Punch Neapolitan Pizza

06/14/2007 Posted by chiliboots

My sister and brother in law recommended this place while I was visiting last weekend, and we ordered takeout, so I have no feedback on the restaurant itself. However, the pizza was good. The menu (which I unfortunately didn't keep) states that the restaurant is "one of the few" pizzerias outside of Italy to receive an official stamp of approval from the Naples Pizza Police, so it must be good, right? The crust, as you'd expect, is nice and thin. The flavor reminded me of freshed-baked naan like you'd find in an Indian restaurant (the flavor, not the consistency). I do remember that my favorite pizza was the Vesuvius, which was nice and spicy, as you'd expect a pizza named after a volcano to be. Because the crusts are so thin, anyone with an average appetitie could probably snap thru a whole pizza by him or herself. Which could get a little expensive, at ten to eleven bucks per pizza. The place needs a website, too. C'mon, it's the 21st century!

Pros: great pizza

Cons: high prices

05/09/2007 Posted by smokeyust

This stuff is awesome! Just like the litttle roadside places in Italy! The center is never 100% "cooked", but that is what makes it so great; all of the respective flavors join there and it tastes amazing. I love how two pizza's are never the same, you want to just keep eating to see what flavors you get next. And the pizza chefs are quite entertaining also. Overall GREAT!

Pros: Amazing pizza

Cons: Can get crowded

04/26/2007 Posted by chatterbait

I heard great reviews about this pizza joint. So I went one evening with my son and I was VERY disappointed. The crust was soggy and flavorless, the toppongs were few and far between, and the service was so-so considering the place was one-quarter full. I wll not return!

Pros: Lots of parking

Cons: The food

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03/30/2007 Posted by clburfeind

I was very excited to see a P. Neapolitan open in our area since I've seen all the good ratings on it, but I was disappointed when I went in to try it out. I'm not sure if my expectations were just too high at that point or if it just really isn't that great. I thought the pizza was okay. I liked the freshness of the basil on it, but the edge of the crust was burnt to a black crisp while the center was still a tiny bit doughy. And due to the high ceiling in the restaurant, it made for an extremely loud experience. Everything is all clustered into one small area from the line you wait in upon walking in the door, the order taking, the pizza making and baking and all the tables. Compared to other cities I've been in, I'm just not sure Minneapolis has one outstanding pizza place.

Pros: fresh ingredients

Cons: noise level

03/12/2007 Posted by msuspar10

Great Pizza. Highly recommend the call ahead seating. Parking is limited and so is seating, but you won't be dissapointed. Not tgood for groups...I wouldn't go with more than 6 people. Service is quick and the price is right.

04/20/2006 Posted by poohgom

This was the closest to the great food I love from Italy. What a perfect treat for those special days with family or friends!!

02/06/2006 Posted by minoohamza

My husband and I went to Punch on a Friday night with another couple. The food was, undeniably, excellent. The salad was crispy and oh-so-tasty! The pizza was perfect. although if you are not a salami/prosciutto fan, you don't have other meats to select from. There is however a great a anchovy pizza. If somebody forced me to give one negative comment about this place it would be that it's too small. There was quite a crowd on a Friday night and hardly any place to wait. We had made a reservation but the table was way too close to the front door. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this place!

Pros: Pizza!, Salad!, Food!

Cons: Space, Tables too close

02/05/2006 Posted by onapoletano

I live in italy Napoli and when i come i to mn for work i like to go in this pizzeria is very close to the real napolitan pizza.Is not like the real one but for me is 7 point!If you test the real one in napoli at michele or Ciro do you know what i am talking about.The mozzarella is good di bufala is good and the rest is ok !much better than pizza hut!GO and order the napoletana doc is the the best !

01/03/2006 Posted by williammsoule

I lived in St. Paul for 3 years and work in the food business. Everytime I go back, the first restaurant I want to go to is Punch. I've raved to many friends about it in my hometown; a pizza town. I know of no other place to have a better, more authentic pizza experience. The atmosphere is always comfortable and they have some nice wines by the glass or bottle and beer by the bottle. Can't wait to come back again and again.

Pros: The Food, The Food, The Food

Cons: it's usually busy

12/16/2005 Posted by cmswalboski

frickin' amazing! we moved out of state & still crave this pizza & come back whenever we can.