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(612) 331-9298
306 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55414
44.988
-93.256
Neighborhoods: Nicollet Island, University
Price:
$$
Last updated 7.20.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Hidden Find, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Pizza Nea
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – With its exposed brick walls, sleek bar, Euro-style furniture and displays by local artists, Pizza Nea seems more like a chic gallery than a pizza joint. The sophisticated atmosphere suits the artsy Northeast Hennepin business district, and the artisanal food and wine list complete the picture. Choose from wild combos like the Con Uovo pie with eggs and black pepper or tamer concoctions starring sea salt, porcini and Castilla olives on a wood-fired crust.
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Pizzas serve one or two people, so order accordingly.
- Where to Sit:
- If you're dining alone or with one friend, consider the bar overlooking the kitchen. Watching the chefs in action is great entertainment.
01/06/10
my absolute favorite
by tosco at Citysearch
Incredibly sweet waitstaff, brilliant menu of traditional to offbeat pizzas, great salads and a fine, fine wine list. We return again and again. We bring our friends. They insist on going back. This is upscale comfort food at downscale prices.
- Pros: the staff is as good as the pizza
01/29/09
Better than it's competition down the street
by hage0269 at Citysearch
It is a smaller selection, not as quick but I prefer this place over p. pizza down the street. I like the brushetta as well as the pizza with arugula on it. Blanking on the name. Desserts are boring here.
12/20/08
Best appetizers of all time
by sundaze11 at Citysearch
The pizza is amazing, but the apps are killer! My husband and I love the carciofo and order as a carry-out meal on a regular basis. Yummmm! In my experience, the service is acceptable. Parking is hit-or-miss...just have to find a metered spot somewhat nearby.
- Pros: carciofo
- Cons: parking
01/07/08
best pizza i'ev had!!
by gte081h at Citysearch
the exposed brick, red leather chairs and brick oven make this a very cozy spot in the st. anthony neighborhood. we had a caprini pizza, that had sun dried tomatos, smoked mozarella, goat cheese and artichokes. It was so so yummy and the pizza crust was excellent. We also had a gorgonzola salad, very fresh and gormet cheese. will defnitely come again and again to try the large variety of pizzas.
- Pros: top notch brick oven pizza
- Cons: have to find parking around the area
09/05/07
East Hennepin's best-kept secret!
by carbero at Citysearch
Only a block from another "Neopolitan" pizza joint which caters primarily to the beer and pizza college crowd, this intimate little gem is one of the best-kept secrets on East Hennepin in the St. Anthony Main district. The pizza is the best we have eaten in the Twin Cities, with perfectly baked thin crust, and generous amounts of fresh tomatoes, herbs and a variety of other toppings. We've had Neopolitan pizza at other places, and no-one seems to be able to bake the pizza so that the middle is not soggy. Pizza Nea gets it right! Monday night is half-price wine, and they have a moderately-priced wine list with enough variety to satisfy any palate--and beer, too. For those of us who enjoy greens with our pizza, there is a variety of super-fresh salads to choose from.
The staff is friendly and attentive, and the space is charming, with sidewalk seating in the warmer months. We agree with other comments about the room's being a little noisy at times, but that just reminds us of other Italian trattorias we have visited. If it's not noisy, it's not Italian!
Skip the chain pizzerias. One visit to Pizza Nea and you will be a fan forever!
- Pros: Intimacy, informal and friendly service, simple decor featuring local artists' paintings
- Cons: Metered parking on street, ramp parking two blocks away.
