(Last visited 4/26/2022.) Working at my company's headquarters for a couple of weeks and a…read moreco-worker of mine mentioned that this place has AMAZING pizza and some good wings. So... I came here for lunch... then again a few days later! Lol. Atmosphere/Appearance: Located in what I thought was Excelsior, is actually Tonka Bay right off of some water is this gem. It's in a plaza with a few other businesses and a part of a private parking lot. The inside isn't too crazy. You walk in and you are greeted by grand smells of pizza cooking in their huge steel ovens! The menu is overhead and the dining area is to the left. I remember a lot of exposed wood, plastic benches and just a classic looking pizza joint. Service: I can't remember the young lady's name, but Sydney or Candace come to mind. Lol. Whoever it was that took care of us was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. However, all you do is just place your order at the counter, take the number they give you and go sit down then wait for you food to be brought out to you. Drinks are self-serve as well. Food: Throughout my visits I've had the chance to check out 3 of their wing flavors and a couple of toppings on their pizzas. The wow factor here is about big the slices are. They literally don't even fit onto a single plate. The edges hang over rim of the plate. Lol. So for lunch you can order the pizza + salad combo and it totally fills you up. The wings are also enormous and quite delicious I might add! I'd definitely get them again. Cajun and the Buffalo were my favorite, but the BBQ wasn't too bad either. Value: A single order of wings will give you 6 and it'll cost you $10.00. Double your order for $16.50. Like I mentioned, they wings are huge so I think this is a pretty good value. Any time a day you can get a cheese slice + salad + drink for only $12.50. Toppings will cost extra of course. In conclusion, I loved this place. However, coming for lunch and eating heavy makes for a slow rest of the work day. Lol. I ain't trippin' though, sometimes that's what's necessary!

Where the pizza slices are bigger than your head and the whole pie is bigger than your stomach.read more

As a 1996 graduate of the U of MN twin cities, I have some of my fondest memories eating Big Ten…read moresubs in Dinkydome. Recently, on a Reddit thread of equal enthusiastic Big Ten mourners, someone posted that Carbones had a similar sandwhich. Well, while I cannot say it's an EXACT replica, it is definitely hitting the Big Ten spot. Absolutely delicious. In addition, I shared one with my dad who had actually never tried one and he was blown away. Soft bread, garlic butter, mayo, tangy dressed lettuce and the right amount of meat and cheese. 10/10.

Great pizza. Wonderful wait staff, always friendly and attentive. Full bar and very good selection…read moreof beer on tap.

Our go to takeout pizza restaurant. Always personal service and always excellent pizza and side…read moresalads. Usually use takeout, but a cozy eatery with fun family ambiance and other excellent pasta meal options available. Highly recommend!

Best pizza place in the cities. Family owned, great staff, and extremely reasonable prices. They…read moredon't offer delivery but I'll go pick up my pizza rather than have any other delivered. Hands down beats the snot out of Davanni's, which was my favorite for decades.

ElMar's Pizza may be a small neighborhood spot, but it's serving some legitimately good New…read moreYork-style pizza--something that's surprisingly hard to find around here. Get there early if you want pizza by the slice because it goes fast. Don't overlook breakfast, either. Their bagel sandwiches are outstanding, especially the Cheddar Jack with egg, ham, sausage, and bacon. Their bagel pop-up, it's absolutely worth the trip. Fast, friendly service, great food, and a place I'll definitely be coming back to.

Several people, including New Yorkers who moved to Minnesota, have told me this is the best NY…read morePizza in the state. With a crunchy New York slice being my favorite style of my favorite food, let's just say I was excited. We ordered a custom pie with pepperoni, ricotta, and hot honey, along with the rice balls. The pizza came out very fresh and hot, a good sign, and it was phenomenal once it was cool enough to take a bite. The crust was a bit floppier than I expected, but it still held together really well when picked up, and the actual crust edge had a perfect crunch. The best part for me was the sauce. I could tell the tomato sauce had a lot of care put into it because it was the right amount of tomato flavor and sweetness. Overall, we had a great experience. I think my biggest mistake was ordering a whole pie and not trying one of the slices -- the true test of a New York slice. Will definitely come back when hanging out in the west metro!

Still amazing after all these years. Hostess was very…read moreaccommodating as we said we were waiting for two others to join us. Server was perfect. Food fantastic.

My experience here wasn't necessarily bad...it's just that you could have a better one at Olive…read moreGarden for half the price. They were out of chicken for Alfredo, so they offered me steak as an alternative and then drastically up charged me for it. In a way I feel like that should have been a no cost upgrade m since it was their fault for being out of what I ordered. Staff was friendly and service was fine overall, I just don't think this place is a particularly good value. Interior ambiance felt a bit cramped. They're only open for 4 hours a day and I definitely get the impression they try and pack as many people in as they can for that for hours, which I guess would be the best business decision. I wouldn't say that this place isn't worth checking out, it's just not near the top of my list.

Fast and friendly service with to go or eat in options with a handful of seats to pick from. Prices…read moreare very reasonable and proportions are great. Side of chips and pickles come on the side when getting wraps. Make sure you get extra napkins cause they are needed.

I liked it! It was a solid pizza, perfect amount of sauce, flavored well, and the best cheese with…read morethe block circles. (I'll show a pic of that so you know what I'm talking about). My son and husband really disliked the pepperoni on theirs. It was really big pep. I didn't try it but loved my cheese!

The casual vibe here is surpassed only by their reasonable prices and their pleasant, professional…read moredining room and bar staff. My group got in with only about 40 min until close and I really expected to be either refused or told to hurry up because of the time. I would have understood that too since no one enjoys being held late. What I found was a crew happy to greet us and telling us to take the time that we needed to make some first-time visit decisions. There were still a couple of tables occupied when we were seated but within about 20 minutes, we had the place to ourselves. Nevertheless, we were never told to rush and even when the check was brought to me, our server told me with a genuine tone, "no rush". The pizza is from a brick oven and is best characterized as having a crispy, cracker-like crust with a red sauce bordering on the sweet side of the spectrum. The portions and toppings were fresh, generous, and appealing to the eye upon delivery. Definitely no complaints about the food! I really liked that they have an affordable and approachable wine list. We had a bottle of DOCG level Chianti for $29. Sure, the wines on the list are not going to win any worldwide gold medals or be on a collectible list but this is casual pizza and not a Michelin starred destination. You might be able to go to a spot with a fancy expensive wine list every few months. I could go here a few times per week. Let that sink in. I have not seen a decent bottle of wine in a restaurant at the pricing I saw here in quite some time! Kudos to Olive's for being affordable! For a first time visit, I loved several things here. I would be happy to go back for their pizza and wine list. But I am most happy to go back to support their pleasant and professional front of house staff. They definitely deserve to be rewarded.

They have a great variety of pizzas, so there's something for everyone. I ordered the Hawaiian…read morepizza, and it was delicious. The flavors were well balanced, the toppings were generous, and there was plenty of melty cheese in every bite. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality and portion size.

An upscale experience with Great Service including excellent beer and a full cocktail menu. If you…read morelike live music, it's even better. Staff is welcoming and tentative.

The food was good, but the service was bad. We waited for over 35 minutes to order drinks, then…read moreanother 30 to order food. The server was not friendly. We won't be going back.

Went to Josefina for dinner last night!! It's a beautiful restaurant!! I love all the plants and…read moremood lighting. By the time I made reservations there was only space for patio seating which which not as pretty actually had better lighting for photos it was pouring rain at times and I wondered how the patio roof would hold but it did really well just a few drops and the floor got wet so they helped us move our table over a bit Food and drink: I started off with the cocktail of the moment it was a mezcal drink with raspberry and made with Calabrian chilis came topped with a cute little pepper on tops. The chicken was great too!!

A friend selected our restaurant before attending an event in Wayzata. There are two public parking…read morelots on either side of the building strip as well as street parking. Be prepared if you go at dinner time parking will be busy and slightly hard to come by. If you find a spot, take it! We had a reservation, but I don't think we really needed one. We sat in the bar area. The decor was absolutely beautiful. I loved the vibe and being able to see the wood fire pizza oven. We ordered Burrata for the table and ended up needing an additional order of bread. The dip to bread ratio is always off. The burrata was more creamy rather than a ball of cheese. I really enjoyed the kumquat with it, but wish there were more of them. We also ordered crispy Brussels sprouts for the table. I love a Brussels sprouts. These were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. I ordered the Mafaldini Cacio E Pepe. It really was pepper forward and I wasn't mad about it at all. I thought the serving size could have fed two people, especially if you are sharing other items. A couple things that I was not prepared for. This is a "dinner should take hours" type of establishment. We were picking at the appetizer and the server had to come over and ask if we were done and if she should put in the order for our entrees. Meanwhile we were still eating the appetizer because we thought we were waiting for the entrees. And then when it came time for the check and getting boxes for left overs they will take your food and box it up for you. I didn't realize this when I asked for the check and someone's food was taken as she was mid bite (oops). They also did one check for three people and never asked if we wanted to split the bill in any sort of way. They also only gave us one bag for our left overs, even though all of us had food to takeaway.

Had a great meal here. Our group split 2 pizzas which were fantastic, fresh ingredients, fantastic…read moresausage, and a crisp crust that wasn't crumbly. The staff were fun and engaged so we ordered cannoli for dessert on their suggestion - good choice ;)

Great pizza! I've eaten in once and gotten take out twice! Everyone there has always been very…read morefriendly. We got the premium pizza last night for takeout but the meatball pizza is my favorite! The only reason I put 4 stars instead of 5 is parking is a bit hectic. Also, if you don't get seated right away there isn't anywhere to wait and you feel like you are in everyone's way. Food and service is amazing though!!!