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Punch Neapolitan Pizza

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Local(651) 696-1066

704 Cleveland Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116

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Punch Neapolitan Pizza
Local(651) 696-1066

704 Cleveland Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116

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Punch Woodfire Pizza is a four star restaurant in Saint Paul. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its pizza. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Punch Neapolitan Pizza

Citysearch | This diminutive Highland Park pizzeria serves the most authentic pies in town.

The tiny dining room is painted in cheery shades of orange and yellow and filled with rustic wood tables and chairs. Lively Italian posters decorate the walls. Punch attracts a diverse neighborhood crowd, from...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/21/2006
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Wcities

this small, yet classy open-kitchen caf doles out the best classic neapolitan pizza in the area. its crammed-in tables and popularity make 'rubbing shoulders' with your neighboring patrons inevitable...
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AOL CityGuide

this is a very nice establishment. i am italian. my father is from avellino italy and we had a pizza place when i was growing up...
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Gayot

the worst thing about punch woodfire pizza are the hours. open for dinner a mere five days a week, punch teases us with a short window of time in which to enjoy this upscale pizzeria's charms. (i don't know...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Punch Woodfire Pizza in St. Paul, Minnesota. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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AOL CityGuide

pie with a whole lotta punch...
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User Reviews of Punch Neapolitan Pizza

Yelp.com Review - by Drew B.

5 of 5 stars. Extra olive oil Buffalo mozzarella
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Harsh K.

5 of 5 stars. It's been 2 years since I've been to naples, and while this isn't quite a pizza napolitana it's about as good a facsimile as you'll get without importing the water and a pizza oven that's been used…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacey P.

5 of 5 stars. This is really great pizza. Don't even bother with this place on a weekend night though. Too much waiting. But. On a weekday night, you'll be eating wood-fired pizza, if you're smart with extra extra…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew n.

5 of 5 stars. One of the best if you like a small, light, pizza that is served wet. Great salads and decent choice of wines. The Saint Paul location is the smallest so you have to get there early or risk a long…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ruth C.

4 of 5 stars. Great place, great vibe, great ingredients=great pizza. The Margherita DOC is incredibly refreshing (for a pizza, I know!), but my absolute favorite is the Mimi. So garlic-y and topped with fresh…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick D.

5 of 5 stars. Some of the best pizza around, although I'm starting to get bored with their menu and would welcome a couple of new choices. The Highland Park location is my home base, but if the St. Anthony…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn W.

5 of 5 stars. It's as simple as great ingredients! Punch understands this. They take a simple concept and refuse to complicate it. The food is excellent and the service is just as good. The pizza choices are…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike F.

5 of 5 stars. When I got off the plane from California, I came directly here. The food is great, the service is better than average, and the cozy environment with the wood-burning oven makes it all the better.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ericka A.

4 of 5 stars. This Punch isn't my favorite because I don't believe that I should have to tip a server for bringing me pizza when the other Punches are so much faster by calling your number; however, I like the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cristin M.

4 of 5 stars. Punch is a really good place for Neapolitan pizza. They have a large variety of pizza choices, which is always a good thing, until it comes down to time to order! I ordered the bufalina pizza which…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by SARAH R.

5 of 5 stars. This place is so very good. Perfect crust (thin yet soft and chewy), excellent, flavorful toppings. I'm drooling just writing this review!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Can be good, on occasion

I don?t know what's going on with the NE location, but lately, their product has not been consistent. Some times I get it and it's burned / charred, or it's too thin in the middle and all of the topp
kudzu.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Best pizza in the area!

I love their pizza. It is unique and unlike your typical, generic pizza places in town. The pizzas are big but are good enough for one to two people. Price is a little expensive, but well worth it
kudzu.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt H.

5 of 5 stars. The original, and many say, best location in the Highland Park neighborhood in St. Paul. Punch serves Neapolitan pizza. The D.O.C. pizza is the Italian government-certified authentic version topped…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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mmmm...volcano pizza....

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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WOW! Exactly like I had in Italy!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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BAD PIZZA

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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a little overrated

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Always a good experience

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Wonderful food and people

This was the closest to the great food I love from Italy. What a perfect treat for those special days with family or friends!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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Punch Pizza

If you are in St. Paul, and you are looking for a great restaurant, look no further than Punch Pizza...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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Great Food, Needs more space

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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The pizza is very good and i am napolitan 100%

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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I love Punch

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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like no pizza you've ever had...

frickin' amazing! we moved out of state & still crave this pizza & come back whenever we can.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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Why Go Anywhere Else

The pizza is so good. It is one of my favorite places in the Twin Cities. When I lived in Highland Park, I would go there weekly. The salads are really good, and did I mention the pizza is awesome. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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The most authentic Italian pizza in St. Paul

Punch Neapolitan Pizza will bring back delectable memories to anyone who has spent some time in Italy. Try the classic pizza Marinara with only tomato sauce, garlic and oregano or the Quattro Formaggi with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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A little greasy...

The only reason I went to this place was because there was a coupon for a free pizza in the Sunday P...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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Delicious and authentic

Punch Neapolitan Pizza is a cozy little place on Cleveland Ave in St. Paul. It has a tiny outdoor d...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Simply the best pizza around

There's no pizza place around that even comes close to Punch. The service is friendly - they still let me order a pizza that was removed from the menu years ago. The salads are great. I particularly like the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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Punch is the best!

I used to work at this restaurant and before I moved away from Mpls, I still ate there at least twice a week. The pizza is irresistable, the prices are good, service is fast. I honestly have not had a better...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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Lacks the "punch" I was expecting...

I had heard only amazing things about Punch Pizza in Highland, so I have to admit I was disappointed when I found it to be only so-so. The salad we shared as an appetizer was good, although it seemed like...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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Authentic Italian Pizza

In one word: amazing. I went to Italy four years ago and had pizza in Naples that was just as delicious and authentic as Punch's. What the restaurant lacks in comfort (hard wooden chairs and tiny, cramped...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2004
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Always Good

Consistently great pizza, well priced wine list to match the pizza, friendly fast service. Just be prepared for a wait on busy nights!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2004
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A "MUST"

I had never been to Punch until last week and I couldn't THINK about anything else until I went back yesterday to get some more! Their salads are amazingly tasty, then you get your pizza that is just explodes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2003
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Unbelievable

Punch has the most unique and dilectable pizza in the state. I eat there as much as i can! it's a great place for a first date, an dan even better place to be a regular.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2003
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Wonderful!

This is the best pizza anywhere! The incredible crust, the fresh ingredients, the creative combinations, Punch pizza has it all. Try the Punch salad, too!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2003
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MUST TRY!

I went here with my wife and inlaws, we had a great time. The Foccacia was unbelievably good, and our Pizzas were so flavorful and perfect. The place is way small, and busy, but there pizza is worth it. Why...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2003
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Best in twin cities

The best crust and all around authentic pizza in the twin cities, I think one of the best in the country.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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The Best of Whats Around

This place is outstanding. They have a huge variety of pizzas with every topping you can possibly imagine. Whats better is that the prices are very reasonable as well. It can be a bit crowded in the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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Pizza to DIE for

The atmosphere is wonderful, the pizza is amazing, the only thing to change would be a bit more room around the tables. The service is always great and when we have not LOVED our meal, it was given to us at a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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The only pizza I crave

Punch is hands down the best pizza in the TC area, possibly anywhere. It truly is the only pizza I crave - whenever I talk about it, I start mentally figuring out when we can get there again. And the artichoke...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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worth the wait

best "real" italian pizza! often crowded and usually a wait for a table.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2002
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authentic italian pizza

Most authentic Italian-style pizza! I received my order very quickly, great ambiance.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Yummy

Best Pizza ever. I am moving to Orlando, FL and will miss this pizza more than any other in the Twin Cities
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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8.5

Excellent Neopolitan pizza. Service, however, leaves much to be desired.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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A pizza is cooked in 2 mintues!

All of the pizzas served here are creative, though don't let that scare those of you who are timid eaters. There is the regular pepperoni or three cheese pizzas for those who do not care for the anchovi,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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