We are a wood-fired pizza restaurant in Lowertown, St. Paul, MN serving "Minne-politan" style pizzas, beer, wine and small plates. When we aren't in Lowertown we take one of our ovens on the road to cater your event or meet you at a farmers' market or local event. Steve credits his success to following the freshness of seasonal locally grown foods, a proclivity born from family farmers' market outings and street food festivals.
Big River Pizza is the natural evolution from taking that love of simple, vibrant food and putting it into the pizzas Steve sells at farmers' markets and outdoor venues throughout beautiful Minnesota and ultimately rooting in Lowertown. We came out of farmers' markets, so naturally we set up our brick and mortar across the street from the best one in the state.
Big River Pizza is the natural evolution from taking that love of simple, vibrant food and putting it into the pizzas Steve sells at farmers' markets and outdoor venues throughout beautiful Minnesota and ultimately rooting in Lowertown. We came out of farmers' markets, so naturally we set up our brick and mortar across the street from the best one in the state.
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Big River Pizza came and catered our wedding; they were simply phenomenal. So many guests came up to me to tell me how much they loved the pizza. I was particularly touched when they found us in the hectic mix of the evening to ask us what we (my new husband and I) wanted on our pizza, without them seeking us out I'm not sure as we would have eaten!
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J. H.
Jan 30, 2022
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Joe Girard
Jan 21, 2022
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Mark Smith
Dec 14, 2021
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Jasmine Hernandez
Oct 24, 2021
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Donald P.
Oct 23, 2021
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Bonsoir tout le monde !
This place was pretty decent. The pizza and staff were great, however it was quite smoky and the pizza was a little burnt underneath it (which throws off the great flavors)! All in all it was nothing to write home about, but will definitely do the job and taste decent. The staff are pretty decent as well, they aren't jerks but aren't holding your hand throughout the process either! I do recommend, for when you don't know what to eat! Price point was okay, $18 for a 12" pizza.
À la prochaine !
This place was pretty decent. The pizza and staff were great, however it was quite smoky and the pizza was a little burnt underneath it (which throws off the great flavors)! All in all it was nothing to write home about, but will definitely do the job and taste decent. The staff are pretty decent as well, they aren't jerks but aren't holding your hand throughout the process either! I do recommend, for when you don't know what to eat! Price point was okay, $18 for a 12" pizza.
À la prochaine !
Elizabeth Ann
Oct 13, 2021
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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
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
Christi Diamond
Aug 29, 2021
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Sam T.
Aug 28, 2021
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Kedar D.
Aug 23, 2021
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Big River Pizza is a nice independent pizza shop with some outdoor seating. Located near CHS Field (home of the AAA St. Paul Saints), it's fun to stop by for a pie before a game.
Big River has vegan cheese, which is nice. I'm not sure of the brand, but think it might have been Follow Your Heart.
We got a 12" build-your-own ($12 + $3.50 for vegan cheese + $2 and more for other toppings). The crust and sauce on the pie are both good, while the cheese seemed to be cheddar instead of mozzarella. That was fine by me, as it had a deep tang and addictive quality; but, it was also ridiculously
Big River has vegan cheese, which is nice. I'm not sure of the brand, but think it might have been Follow Your Heart.
We got a 12" build-your-own ($12 + $3.50 for vegan cheese + $2 and more for other toppings). The crust and sauce on the pie are both good, while the cheese seemed to be cheddar instead of mozzarella. That was fine by me, as it had a deep tang and addictive quality; but, it was also ridiculously
Alexandra R.
Aug 17, 2021
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Kya Anderson
Aug 16, 2021
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Iris A.
Jul 20, 2021
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Brady Lange
Jun 17, 2021
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Erin K.
Jun 13, 2021
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Went to the St. Paul Farmer's Market yesterday with a friend from the suburbs - we wanted to grab lunch after and with a quick look through Yelp, Big River Pizza seemed like a good choice.
We were not disappointed! We each ordered a small salad - she got the Caesar and I got the house with a spinach base instead of mixed greens. We then shared a 12" pepperoni pizza.
The service was great - helpful & friendly for us first timers and the food was super tasty! We sat outside on the gorgeous summer day.
If you are looking for a spot to enjoy in Lowertown, I fully endorse Big River
We were not disappointed! We each ordered a small salad - she got the Caesar and I got the house with a spinach base instead of mixed greens. We then shared a 12" pepperoni pizza.
The service was great - helpful & friendly for us first timers and the food was super tasty! We sat outside on the gorgeous summer day.
If you are looking for a spot to enjoy in Lowertown, I fully endorse Big River
Karen K.
May 10, 2021
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Updated review!
I went for a slice and had most likely best salad I've had out in years.... and a great slice of pepperoni , pineapple & jalapeño pizza. All for about $12.
The salad was the star! Fresh green mix, tons of black olives, artichoke hearts, onions, feta, peppers, cucumbers etc, and a great house made balsamic dressing. Note I don't like salad but this was exceptional!
I went for a slice and had most likely best salad I've had out in years.... and a great slice of pepperoni , pineapple & jalapeño pizza. All for about $12.
The salad was the star! Fresh green mix, tons of black olives, artichoke hearts, onions, feta, peppers, cucumbers etc, and a great house made balsamic dressing. Note I don't like salad but this was exceptional!
Brett W.
Apr 27, 2021
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They are still getting it right!
My wife and I stopped in last Friday to order a couple of pies to take home and were very impressed with the food quality. We both witnessed each other bashfully sneaking back to the kitchen to grab extra slices because it was just that good. It's amazing how after 5 years Big River hasn't lost a step - in fact, I think they're getting better.
Big River has found that perfect balance of crust/sauce/cheese(/toppings) to have you reaching for another slice just to experience the flavor. The restaurant location and atmosphere make for a comfortable
My wife and I stopped in last Friday to order a couple of pies to take home and were very impressed with the food quality. We both witnessed each other bashfully sneaking back to the kitchen to grab extra slices because it was just that good. It's amazing how after 5 years Big River hasn't lost a step - in fact, I think they're getting better.
Big River has found that perfect balance of crust/sauce/cheese(/toppings) to have you reaching for another slice just to experience the flavor. The restaurant location and atmosphere make for a comfortable
Jim Blackwood
Apr 22, 2021
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Andrew K.
Mar 23, 2021
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Adilene H.
Feb 13, 2021
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Heather S.
Dec 31, 2020
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Chris M.
Nov 15, 2020
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There's no shortage of great pizza in the Twin Cities, but Big River seems to be one that somehow flies under the radar, which is baffling given the great woodfired pies they are slinging.
You can order by the slice or by the whole pie. They have a large menu of options to choose from or you can go the build your own route. Of the handful of pies I've tried the 10,000 Leeks pizza takes the cake for me thus far, though they've all been great. Pizza makes up most of the menu, but they also have a few salads (their Caesar isn't bad) and appetizers to round out your meal. Beer
You can order by the slice or by the whole pie. They have a large menu of options to choose from or you can go the build your own route. Of the handful of pies I've tried the 10,000 Leeks pizza takes the cake for me thus far, though they've all been great. Pizza makes up most of the menu, but they also have a few salads (their Caesar isn't bad) and appetizers to round out your meal. Beer
Kavisha S.
Nov 02, 2020
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This is another place that I have been wanting to try, so in the time of heavily supporting local businesses we tried this over the past two weeks, and boy have I have I been missing out. I love how they have a full list of interesting and tasty vegetarian pizzas. We have already has this place twice in the past two weeks! We have tried the boomer pizza which has a good amount of mushrooms but not too much and herbs. We also made our own vegetarian pies including fresh vegetables and great tasting cheese. I love the dough and how thin it is. I can't wait till I can enjoy their pizza in person
Kimberly B.
Oct 30, 2020
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Juli McDermott
Jul 13, 2020
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Big River Pizza serves GREAT wood fired pizza and wonderful salads! They offer local beers from their very hip location in Lowertown, St Paul. Come to Big River for all that! But wait! There’s more!… Big River’s name isn’t just a reference to our mighty Mississippi. It’s also the name of a Johnny Cash song! Big River regularly hosts (usually) free live music! The owner is a big-time Deadhead and some of the bands he hosts are Dead cover bands. I love this so much!
Great food + easy to relax setting + cool ownership+ local music = Big River Pizza! 🍕 🎶
Great food + easy to relax setting + cool ownership+ local music = Big River Pizza! 🍕 🎶
Shani A.
Dec 06, 2019
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Heidi C.
Aug 30, 2019
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Bacon jam slam pizza was delicious!! Pie of 6 slices was $18. It was a very well executed flavor Combination, and cook of the pizza. The perfect texture, soft and stretchy in the topping and crisp on the bottom. Crisp and strong enough up to pick up the slice. Ratio of bread to topping was on point too.
The toppings on this pizza: star is ofc the bacon jam!!! Taste sweet savory and smoky. Loved the super thinly sliced white onion scattered across the pie!!! And then sausage pieces. Good sauce!!! The only thing was the cheese, I wish it was a sharper cheese for extra flavor. They did choose that
The toppings on this pizza: star is ofc the bacon jam!!! Taste sweet savory and smoky. Loved the super thinly sliced white onion scattered across the pie!!! And then sausage pieces. Good sauce!!! The only thing was the cheese, I wish it was a sharper cheese for extra flavor. They did choose that
Phyllis M.
Apr 10, 2019
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The Twin Cities has some insanely good pizza - and I love pizza. Big River is my ride or die. It's a spot in Lowertown St Paul, right by the Farmers Market. I was introduced to it by a former colleague who told me that BRP had a pizza with bacon jam on it. I sadly wrote it off at the time and deeply, deeply regret it.
If you go to BRP, you cannot go wrong with any of their specialty pizzas or with one you built yourself. But for me, my go-to, when I'm feeling blue, when I'm feeling happy, whenever I want cheesy goodness pizza is a pepperoni and bacon jam pizza. Its the perfect sweet
If you go to BRP, you cannot go wrong with any of their specialty pizzas or with one you built yourself. But for me, my go-to, when I'm feeling blue, when I'm feeling happy, whenever I want cheesy goodness pizza is a pepperoni and bacon jam pizza. Its the perfect sweet
Perry S.
Jun 25, 2018
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