Big River Pizza image

Big River Pizza

Restaurant Pizza restaurant Pizzatakeaway

One of the Top rated Pizzatakeaways in Saint Paul


Address

280 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101

Website

www.bigriverpizza.com

Contact

(651) 683-2186

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (912 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (40) slices (12) good (8) slice (7) pizzas (6) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Elizabeth A. 2 years ago on Google
    Yummy Wood fired New York style slices! You can order slices or full pizzas. The pizza comes out hot & fresh & is made with quality ingredients that taste AMAZING! The crust is thin but not too thin & has great consistency & flavor. They are wheelchair accessible & have a gender neutral restroom. I love the inclusiveness. There is a lot of space to sit with tables & chairs spread out decently. There are no booths. Lots of natural light. There are also standing tables out front & on the side walk if you want to eat outside. There is street parking as well as lots of parking ramps nearby. We love this place & will be back.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent pizza thick with taste, loaded with fresh ingredients. We got a small mixed salad, too, that was perfect complement. Steve makes great food!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonella S. 2 years ago on Google
    I now ordered twice before reviewing, just to make sure I can back up this statement: I moved here from NY and I had given up on finding good pizza in the twin cities area, until I found this pizzeria. This place has literally blown my mind! The pizza is exactly like the one in NY! The dough is absolutely perfect, thin but flavorful and perfectly cooked. The cheese they use is absolutely amazing. Over all, wow! Amazing! Absolutely !
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brady L. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered Big River Pizza’s takeout Dr. Zeus Pizza. Pretty solid pizza! Savory and plenty of fresh ingredients. Very unique and creative signature pizza options.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 J B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best pizza in st Paul? if that's true, I feel sorry for st Paul. Tastes like one of those places that reheats precooked slices. $6 a slice for dried out toppings and not enough cheese. Sauce was stale. Just not good. Any fast food chain pizza place is about equal to what we got. Punch/blaze/black sheep pizza is much better. Unfortunately, I've had better pizza from the grocery store's freezer. Hope the owner reads this and starts serving better slices as I am in the area often.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 grant s. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best pizzas I’ve had. Food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmine H. 2 years ago on Google
    Really tasty wood fired pizza. Great service. Good beer selection. You can even get pizza by the slice! Pictured is the house special and the spinich artichoke dip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B A. 2 years ago on Google
    Maybe my new favorite pizza spot in the twin cities. Amazing pizza and great selection of specialty pizzas. They offer pizza by the slice, which is always nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nicole H. 2 years ago on Google
    I love my sota style za. But if I swing for the thin pie cut, this is where I'm going. Good stuff. 4 out of 5 because I haven't had every pizza to compare. As long as the farmers market isn't open, you can park for free right across the street. Get some chili oil too! Friendly staff and cool atmosphere. Pic of whole pie and my reheated slice in the air fryer for 3 minutes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rachel B. 6 months ago on Google
    I will start off by saying the pizza tasted ok-albeit overpriced and not worth the poor service we had—now that that’s out of the way, let me be brutally honest about the service. On our way in we saw a homeless individual with a sign who asked us very politely ‘do you have a spare change?’ When we said no, he didn’t bother us anymore. It was extremely cold outside and heavily snowing at this point - and My friend said ‘no I don’t but I would love to buy you a couple slices of pizza if you would like?’ The guy looked happy enough that he was close to tears and said ‘oh my gosh thank you so much-bless you’ We walked in - the guy at the register (glasses and short dark hair) just stared at us and looked irritated to even be there. He then asked us what we wanted to order (i couldn’t even hear him because he said this in such a quiet voice and his body language screamed more loudly that he hated being there). He took our orders- then brought our pizza out to our table. My friend asked him whether we could have a to-go box to give two of our slices to the guy outside, or if they would allow him to come in and join us to dine in the warmth. The employees face immediately darkened and he grabbed a pile of plates for us (three of which were very visibly dirty) to use and slammed them loudly on the table then as he walked away he very sternly said to my friend ‘that guy isn’t supposed to ask for food- I’m calling the cops’ (mind you- my friend offered this guy pizza. The homeless individual did NOT ask him for anything more than spare change). The employee stomps to the back kitchen and continues to be outwardly rude to us throughout our visit- did not check in on us throughout the meal and cleared our table seconds after we were done eating without saying a thing- still visibly talking about us to his fellow employees and grumpily walking around the back kitchen. All I wanted to say to this guy was: Have some grace and have a heart- it’s cold and snowy and some people are less fortunate than you. Two slices of pizza may have made a world of difference for this guy, and he was not bothering anyone in the process. Not to mention- we paid for two extra slices and helped your business at NO cost to you, plus in the end the homeless individual moved on to another location to enjoy his hot meal. Have a heart- esp during the holidays.

  • 5/5 Chris 8 months ago on Google
    Hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had. No joke! The bacon jam slam pizza is fire! Thanks for making my tummy happy.

  • 5/5 Amy B. 9 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff, clean environment, looks like a good place for live music. The People's salad was the best salad I've had this year. So good. We split the large and ate it all. Had the pizza too, it was great.

  • 5/5 Joshua W. 9 months ago on Google
    Swung in on a whim as I was leaving town and was happy to find a quick place to park and hot slices ready to be served. I was in and out in 5 minutes, with a smile form the staff and satisfaction that my lunch hunger was soon to be quelled. The pizza did not disappoint - delicious sausage and a daily special that was on point. Keep it up guys and gals!

  • 5/5 failedreference 10 months ago on Google
    Love the beer crust on these pizzas, this is a great place to stop after visiting the farmers market or CHS Field. Tables to sit outside or inside. They sell by the slice and whole pizza, usually they have a veggie and meats options as well as a couple basic ones for slices. The deserts are pricey but worth every penny! Photo is build your own, Red sauce, basil, fennel sausage, and finished with garlic oil.

  • 5/5 Jim R. 1 year ago on Google
    After living in Chicago for nearly 30 years with super pizza places, and being in the cities for almost 5 years, it’s nice to finally locate a good pizza place! Great pizza. Friendly staff! Eat in or take out and enjoy the downtown! We’ll be back regularly!

  • 5/5 Blue Sky C. 1 year ago on Google
    I had this pizza for the first time it is all about the sauce and the fresh dough. So if you are debating if this is good pizza it is fabulous. The vegetarian version is really good. I would put this up to any pizza in the Twin Cities. Incredibly awesome pizza my new favorite go to pizza.

  • 5/5 Miss J. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely to die for pizza... one of my employees mentioned it and ended up ordering a cheese pizza for me to try it. Well.... I took a bite and instantly told him, "I hate you... lol" The crushed tomato sauce was fantastic and the pie had just the right amount of cheese. The crust was thin and had those burnt edges that come from being baked in the brick oven... reminders of a NY style slice.. can NOT go wrong with this place.. A few days later.. ordered one myself with pepperoni and sausage and found a new favorite to add to my list.. Great service from the workers and they are quick as well... Reasonably priced.. $20 for a 12" 2 topping pizza... they sell single slices too if you need a quick lunch... Definitely try this place out.. you won't regret it...

  • 3/5 BAYOWORLD 2 years ago on Google
    Pizza was cool…nothing special imo and a little over done at least on the crust for me. But still good decent pizza and the prices are reasonable as well. You can also build your own but that can get a little pricey…

  • 5/5 Joe G. 2 years ago on Google
    Best, and I mean best pizza joint in the cities. Worked for Luce and Louis(cosettas) And this by far is my go to. Not only are the slices amazing but there pizzas are top notch. Located right next to st.paul farmers market, and Saints stadium.

  • 5/5 J H. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh! My goodness!! This is some awesome pizza. Spendy!! But so delicious! Awesome ingredients/toppings. Delicious wood fire crisp crust and sauce you start drooling over the moment you smell it. Chef kiss 😚🤌🏼

  • 5/5 Kya A. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent pizza! I stopped for a slice, salad, and a beer before an event and was so glad I did! Everyone was so nice and the mixed green salad was amazing! The dressing was some of the best I have had. Highly recommend.


Call (651) 683-2186 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Restaurants nearby

Last updated:
()