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Punch Neapolitan Pizza - Grand Ave.

769 Grand Ave., Saint Paul, MN
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Ranked #10 of 482 restaurants in Saint Paul
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Cuisines: Pizza
Good for: Child-friendly
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St. Paul, MN
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Punch is hands-down the best pizza in the twin cities. If you want deep-dish Chicago-style pizza this isn't the place, but for real Neapolitan taste there is no competition. They import ingredients like the mozzarella di bufula from Italy and the taste reflects it. Also try the artichoke dip - to die for.

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Virginia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012 via mobile

This place had good pizza that was fast. However, the seating area was very small and at lunchtime on a Friday, it was crazy. Due to the crowded tight spot, it was loud. Staff was friendly and very efficient at moving people through.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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172 reviews 172 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

We just don't care for the crumbling, burnt crust. The salads are very good.

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

So glad we heard about this place on television before we went to St. Paul. We've eaten pizza in Italy and this is the real deal. Friendly fast service, nice restaurant, and great prices. Great for family. Just a tip, we were lucky and happen to arrive between meal times. When the rush hits it is packed.

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Minnesota
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

The coal fired pizza is as close to New York Pizza as you can get in the midwest. There is nothing like a thin slice of New York Pizza. Punch Pizza comes very close.

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Newport, Minnesota, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Punch is soo soo good. And a nice change from the normal pizza around. Freshest ingredients!!!

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

Punch Neapolitan Pizza is a fast food pizza joint in the same style as Pizza Hut, Dominos, or any other chain restaurant. Let's be honest please. It's hard to screw up a pizza. A little sauce. A little cheese. Some bread. What sets Punch out from the rest of the pack is their traditional (loose term) Neapolitan pizza. Punch uses... More

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St Paul MN
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

You can't go wrong with Punch. Alway always amazing!!!! A quick, perfect meal!

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

If you want a unique pizza, you'll get it here. All the pizzas are "personal size," which is kind of nice, so everyone can get what they want. The problem is that they only have a few options and none of them are traditional pizzas (pepperoni, sausage, etc.). I don't know if it is always like this, but when we... More

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Mpls, MN
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011 via mobile

Most rvwrs have said it all, but I'll say it's my favorite pizza in the Twin Cities. I have eaten at the other Punches on Cleveland(?), UofM, and somewhere else and they are all good. It' gets a little loud at the big communal table, but overall highly recommended.

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