SURPRISINGLY tasty, hits the spot for a sudden hunger pain, super fast (5-7 minutes), and fair/ good pricing for value given! What makes these thin or thick pizzas so delicious are (1) made in a SUPER hot BRICK fire oven. (2) a great flavorful sauce (3) excellent quality flour dough -- very very unusual for a fast food outlet in a big Mall. I love this place. The pies are about 12-14 inches wide, and if a thin crust you can order a simple cheese pizza for $5.99. They offer 6 " combos" each with very impressive ingredients and piled about 2.5 inches high before being popped into the roaring brick oven. Combos all priced at $9.99. They cut the pies into 6 pieces, I'm full after 3 and bring the other half home where I inhale it in 10 minutes. A thicker crust is $1.50 more. AND they offer REALLY tasty home made real Italian meatballs, two for $4.99 in a paper " one pound deli container" with a generous helping of their GREAT sauce, ricotta cheese ( yum) and a few other items. A plain cheese pizza with these meatballs = heaven for me! Oh, and extra sauce on the pie of course. Staff has been there a long time - - a sign that the Mngt is good to them. Fellow that cooks the pies in this PIPPING hot oven is quite expert! Never burned/ baked perfectly, ingredients not sliding off, hard to do. ( my pie at Napule Restaurant came with all the ingredients slid to one side!) Ceiling is high, nice open spacious layout, natural wood. Fancy Pepsi machine that dispenses tons of different sodas. Oh and discount for mall employees too. Enjoy! read more

OMG were we ever disappointed with this place! We asked for gluten free crust & they pulled out a frozen crust! Then they didn't really explain how it works as far as ordering! We asked for regular pizza sauce & the young female employee who was waiting was kind of sheepish to the point where we couldn't hear her! She put about 1 teaspoon of sauce in the pizza & spread it around...really sparse! So we asked for more sauce & she dabbed about 4 dime sized blops of sauce! Then we had to ask her to speak up when going to other choices...we asked for green pepper & she put about 7 (I could literally count them) little pieces on there, same with everything else....really ridiculous! They had a tip jar but NO WAY! Got our pizza & crust soggy with the tiny little portions of toppings! Super chincy on toppings. I went to use the bathroom (unisex individual bathrooms) & it was a mess... paper towels all over the floor & trash overflowing...you could tell no one cleaned it for a long time...dirty! There were 7 young employees standing around so why couldn't they clean bathrooms. Someone seriously needs to teach them how to put toppings on & not be so damn stingy! & not make soggy pizza! Really sorry we stopped there! An adult manager needs to be there. Super super super disappointed! Don't waste your time or money there. read more

The worst place to eat or work tomatoes are expired and likewise with the chicken the mushrooms smell like dead fish it's the most gross thing I witnessed the smell from the product is horrible and victor still makes the employees feed these things to the customers. HR knows and did nothing just have a pat on the back so please be careful eating there you get served old expired product I witnessed a young girl get sick and throw up after getting served the tomatoes I do not recommend this place. Good luck if you go here read more

A very confusing menu board. Vernon's Meatballs were an OK value for $7.59 but $3.69 for a 20 oz. Pepsi is a total ripoff!

I have been coming to this location inside of UTC Mall for 3 1/2 years. When I first started coming here around Christmas of 2020 The prices were extremely reasonable, the ingredients were fresh and the restaurant was busy all of the time! We are talking a 30 to 40 minute wait just to get your food. Since this time I have seen more turnover than you could imagine. We are talking 7 or 8 different managers in this period of time, not to mention countless other employees that have come and gone, only a few have managed to stick around. In the past few weeks, I have stopped in here to get either a small side, salad, and or a basic cheese pizza or cheesy sticks because only the basics because prices have gone through the roof! They are now charging a Dollar just to have marinara sauce with your "breadsticks"!!!! This is unbelievable you mean you would not include this in the price of your cheesy breadsticks or whatever they are called? If you want cheese on your salad or on your pizza it is an additional $2.60 for literally a small handful of shredded cheese in your hand!!! Are you kidding me??? Even the salads are so awful like the one I had today I couldn't eat it. The lettuce is wilted the tomatoes and onions don't taste right! This is a poorly run company a poorly managed location and I would strongly recommend going anywhere else other than here! For the price of one of their Small personal size pizzas, you could get a pizza that would serve 6 people from Papa John's, Pizza Hut or anywhere else. And I should mention that the pizzas are now about 20% smaller than what they were three years ago! Yep they are charging $3 - $5 dollars more for them! And don't believe the sign that talks about building your own pizza for a certain price. Everything here is à la cart and you will pay extra for I mean everything! read more

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The young lady who took my order and made the pizza was very pleasant. The dining area was nice and clean. However, it was completely empty . I was literally the only person there. The crust of the pizza was light and crispy. That's where the positive ends. The young lady emptying the trash and keeping the dining area clean was a little rude. Sadly, That was literally the blandest pizza I've ever had in my life! They also tell fresh ingredients, but their red pepper and Parmesan comes in dried out little packets. And they don't even have garlic powder. They handed me the shaker they use on the line. Which I had to use twice because of how bland the pizza was! Definitely a huge disappointment for almost $10 for a cheese pizza. I won't be eating there ever again. read more

We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Pizza's were good, and service was nice. One of us in the party had a peanut allergy and they explained that the whole kitchen was nut free. Yay!! read more

Tried this place today. Was looking forward to getting what i wanted on a salad. Ordered Meatballs, small rolled up pizza bites and a small salad. Waited several minutes for things to be ready. Received everything except the salad. The person at the register rudely told me I had to order near the entrance, which is where I ordered it. I tried to explain that i had ordered it. Apparently the woman taking the order didn't think I needed it. read more

The service needs to improve significantly. There is very bad customer service and when they finally do address you, it is with a very bad attitude. The food is bland and actually flavorless. Furthermore, that is very expensive for the quality of food that you're receiving and to make matters worse their dining area is filthy. There are overflowing trash cans with food throughout on the floor. Would not recommend anybody to spend a penny in this location. read more

A clever concept Rise Pies offer pizza quickly made while you wait. They have several pizza suggestions and will also make a pizza however you want. I selected their Supreme, easier for me to decide at the pizza level and not pick and choose individual ingredients. They had a couple of crust choices, sauce choices, and many toppings. You watch, or instruct, as they construct your pie, they pop it into a pizza oven, and it is ready in a few minutes. I found the staff positive and helpful. It wasn't my first visit, so I already knew the process and the visit went well. I timed my visit from when I first spoke with a person until I left the counter with my pizza. While it took a little longer than I expected at just under 10 minutes, the good news is it took less than 10 minutes to get a hot out of the oven custom made pizza. And it was very good. The pizza had a thin crust and a good spread of toppings and cheese. A customer behind me even asked if his pizza could be cooked a little longer for a crispier crust, so not only do you have control over how the pizza is made, you can also have a say in how the pizza is cooked. I had read a review talking up the meatballs. You can order a side of Vernon's meatballs, which I did, and they were excellent. The two large meatballs in a sauce, and my personal sized pizza, was plenty of food for me tonight. Rise Pies is conveniently located inside UTC down by Macy's. read more

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This place is great! The pizza Taste fresh and we like the crispy thin crust. Their restaurant is inviting and the people are kind. I especially love the cheddar bacon pizza. read more

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Delicious pizza, we had the Chicken Caprese. Service was quick and friendly. But the atmosphere was fast food. No beer and wine as Yelp has posted. read more

Attempted to come here three times now. They close an hour before the mall! So you can not order online either! Be aware! Cleaner place than Blaze pizza by far but hopefully you can catch them open! read more

If you do decide to eat here make sure to tell them to cook the pizza well. Our Supreme tonight was pretty much raw.

I used to love this place, but over the last 2-3 visits, it has gone way downhill. I went in yesterday and ordered a pizza with pepperoni, green peppers and extra cheese. The cost for this pizza came to $20.94. When I asked the manager why it was so much, he stated because I ordered extra cheese. Then I looked at my receipt and saw they charged me for a Big Ed. I was under the impression that a Big Ed was a loaded pizza. I was charged for a Big Ed with only 2 toppings and then another $2.39 for extra cheese- ridiculous. I could have gotten a better pizza for less at Papa John's! In addition, the pizza was under cooked, tasteless and they had no ice so the soda was warm. I won't be back to this overpriced rip off of a pizza joint! No wonder there was 5 times more customers over at Auntie Anne's' next door. read more

Decent food but service isnt always the best. i recently placed an online order to pickup on my lunch break. Went by about 20 minutes later to pick it up and had to wait an additional 20 minutes for my meatballs that were ordered and were just sitting on the counter but nobody would pay attention to me. Or but my food on the pickup counter read more

I ordered the capris pizza. Paid over $14 and ended up with food poisoning. At first I was disappointed on how stingy they were with the toppings. Now that I got sick I guess I was lucky they didn't put more. I will never eat there again! read more

Neat concept in Pizza. They don't sell by the slice. It's a build your own pie, and each pie serves 1 or two. Sure they have combos they already have made up, but they also offer you the chance to build your own. The husbeast and I took full advantage of this. He got a pie with god knows what and Jalapeños on it and I went for a pepperoni and black olive. The two pies and two drinks ran a total of $23.00 mind you, his pie had about 6 toppings. Mine had 2. They were baked in a 600* oven and came out in about 10 minutes. For me, They could have baked it a bit longer, as I didn't feel the center was fully done, but the taste was good. I took half home. The husbeast ate his in one sitting. One thing to note, they do offer eat in, but there isn't a lot of seating. read more

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We were there pretty fast service, my picky son loved the cheese Pizza, sauce taste so real!! Clean place and social distance is not hard to practice during COVID-19, we would definitely go back. read more

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Stopped into the mall for a bite and some shopping while in the area. Looked for the mall food court and couldnt find one. Found this place down on one end with a few other places to eat. It's similar to Blaze but with a little extra offerings. Plus it only takes them 160 seconds to make and bake your pizza from the moment you place your order. We decided to get Vernons Meatballs (Two fresh 100% Beef Meatballs Slow Cooked in Vernon's Classic Sauce, served with fresh Ricotta Cheese. Try them with Rise Hot Peppers in Oil, available upon request.) The meat balls were just the right size. We also ordered a pepperoni pizza. The sauce is a bit on the mild spicy side but really good. The crust was a good thickness and crispness. This appears to be a new mall. Be prepared to hunt for a good parking space on busy days. read more

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It's like Chipotle...but for Pizza! Atmosphere: Neutral. It's a tiny shop located in west side of the UTC mall with a couple tables, nothing fancy. Seems like it could get hectic at times. Service: Win-Win. They're pleasant yet fast. Food: Good. I like this concept. You can pick from their menu or create your own personalized pizza. I got the Speciality Alfredo off the menu once then the other time I made my own with pineapples ham and feta cheese! Both were delicious. They have plenty of veggies, cheese, and meats. Who doesn't like having options? Only downside: they don't sell by the slice, you have to buy a whole pie. Not bad for "mall food" but honestly, i think I'd pick the newly opened CPK down the street if I'm ever in the area with a pizza craving again. read more

It's been a couple of months and this place has gone down hill fast! $10 for a pie that is light on toppings and I told 3 different people I wanted it extra well done but when served the cheese was not melted! Sodas are $2.69 and both machines were OUT OF ICE! The employees didn't care or smile. 2 people $28.21 with tax. This is my last visit here! read more

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I ordered a pizza online 2 hours before closing but they cancelled the order 30 minutes before closing. This is extremely disappointing considering the lead time they had. They could have just cancelled it from the beginning if they didn't want to fill the order. Don't waste your time. Order from Blaze or Michelangelo's. read more

My friends and I were excited to try out this place. Coming in was a joke. Workers were very rude. Too busy to say hi or hold on. Yet they seen us standing. Bad customer service. Pizzas were dry very bland. Do not waste your money on this place. read more

Pretty decent thin crust fast food pizza Takes longer than the 180 seconds they claim,but not.much. Great flavor. read more

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pizzas are good but girl working behind counter very rude , i ordered 4 pizzas to go, she only put half the cheese on the margarita one , I asked her to put 2 more little chunks , and she acted as if it made her mad, very rudely told me , if I wanted to pay 2.30 more I could !! I told her no thanks. I paid a young guy , for the pizzas and I paid for a bottle of ice tea, and asked for a cup so I could get ice . he was polite and gave me a small cup. as I was leaving , the very rude girl, yelled loudly that I was stealing the ice tea , that the cup was for water only!! the young guy came running from back , as he heard her yelling , and told her I had paid for it!!! I'm in my 70's , haven't ever stolen anything , was very upsetting , and embarrassing!!! no more Rise Pies for me !! read more

I went to Rise Pies for dinner on 11/13/15 based on a recommendation from a family member. (If you're reading this and your note from the Washington, DC area what I am about to write is going to be lost on you.) Rise Pies is Sarasota's version of &Pizza. I had a basic cheese pizza and a large salad. The salad was fantastic. I would consider both their pizzas and salad a very reasonable price. The pizza was good and for "mall food" better than what you'd expect or are used to. The ambiance is nice and comfortable but like most casual dining in a mall (upscale or otherwise), it's not a place you'd linger at. In a nutshell, a solid choice for a healthier version of fast food if you happen to find yourself in this mall. read more

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Delivery to home arrived a few min. early via Grubhub. Crust was good on veggie pizza - doughy center with some crispness on the immediate outside. Crust was tougher on chicken white pie (probably too little sauce). Specifically didn't check the red onion box on the salad, but the put on red onions. Not happy. Would otherwise rate them a 4. 1 pie per person is probably too much. Half pie could be too little. I'd go 2/3rds per person in the future. read more

Service was terrible waited 30 minutes to get our food when people that ordered after us received their food before us by a long shot when I went up to tell them that they made our order wrong which in my defense I was very confused because I watched them make the pizza that we ordered. I was given an attitude and sass. then they proceeded to put cold sauce on our pizza and give it to us to eat the pizza was cold undercooked and the cheese slid right off of the pizza when we got it read more

Fresh, fast, options. Classic, while wheat, & GF pies! Multiple sauce options; bottom line: make your own pie for under $10! They even have vegan cheese & lots of veggie options. The only downfall, no fresh brewed tea. Staff is friendly. Who would have thought, authentic thin crust pizza in under 3 minutes for less than $10. Makes coming to the mall almost bearable! read more

Rise Pies - Vegan options & lots of fresh veggies to boot! - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The management staff is seriously on point here. Great place to grab a pie in UTC mall.

We used to come here quite a bit, but it went downhill. All the good toppings they used to have are gone, the meatballs we dry and over cooked and the pizza was burnt because the staff seemed to forget it was in the oven. read more

DELICIOUSNESS IN 160 SECONDS!!! the staff was a bit annoying. But the pizza was fantastic and under $10!!! read more

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It was actually pre darn good, especially for what you would expect for mall food. Only 2nd lately to the pizza we had a few nights ago, also here in FLORIDA. I don't usually think of pizza when I think of Florida, but I may have to rethink that... read more

The pizza was veryyy dry and salty. We asked for thick crust but it was barely more than 2cm. The crust was burnt with barely any toppings on it. A small container of sauce is $0.50 and mine was barely filled halfway. She didn't even give me our sauce when I asked, so a different employee gave me it. The pizzas are tiny for almost $15. I am disappointed after having such high expectations. If you like small dry "pizza" I would definitely come here, but other than that I would pass on Rise Pies. read more

Breadsticks were on the verge of being burnt and very over salted. The pizza was good but had barely any cheese.

I had finished up an appointment at the Apple Store in the UTC mall, and my wife announced she was hungry. Rise Pies was close and my wife wanted to try it. This is a unique pizzeria in that you order your personal pie, then you move down the line explain which pie you ordered but which additional ingredients, if any, you would like added. You begin with your choice of pizza dough, in our case it was white or whole wheat. I won't knock whole wheat, but for a first time we went with white. The dough ball is spread out before you, these ae personal size pies, and then based on your order, they begin. I ordered a Vernon pie but held off on the hot peppers. My wife ordered a Margherita pie along with a side salad. I did ask for an order of Vernon's meatballs, but I gather I wasn't heard. Can't report on what I didn't eat. My wife built that side salad and added peppers, tomatoes, olives, onions, artichokes, etc. until it was piled high with stuff. She also had the white balsamic dressing which comes in its own container. To be honest, I was glad I didn't get the meatballs. I had to share my wife's salad, and in doing so I had to bring home half of my pizza and about a third of my wife's. The "gimmick" here is that the pie is made fresh in 160 seconds. A little under three minutes. And they did deliver in our case. These are thin crust pie which no doubt allows for the speed. You carry your pies and drink, a separate purchase, to your table. All they ask is when you bus your own table that you do not toss the metal pie plates or trays into the trash. We were there about 1:15 for a lunch, and everything moved along quite briskly and the place was maybe a little over a third filed. It was a pleasant experience and the pizzas were good. My wife especially liked her choice. I could see a return if we were in the area. Our bill came to a little under $24.00. I thought it was actually fun. read more

The meatballs and the sauce they come in taste like Chef Boyardee. Customer service not the best. Ordered a thin crust pizza and they gave us a regular crust. Soda machines down but only a sign on one. Topping choices are limited. No garlic of any kind (they did have garlic oil). Pizza was mediocre. There is another "build your own" pizza place right across the street that is better on price, taste, customer service, and more to choose from. Will not go back. read more

Just go to Blaze right outside the mall if you need a quick pizza fix, so much better and the Blood Orange Lemonade is amazing. You can get a build your own Pizza for so much less and you could get any topping you want with no extra charge. read more

if somebody asks you for hawaiian and yes i know fucking disgusting to half the world right but you'd be expected to be told that hawaiian actually means covered in fucking onions. bf didn't check opened it in the car and it's just fucking pink onions all over the pizza. fucking why. hawaian is pineapplle and ham why are you adding disgusting shit to it and not even letting people know. money wasted thanks assholes. who the fuck eats onion covered pizza. let people know you are loading that shit with onions before you waste someones time and money. read more