See What the Critics are saying about Us

At Pompeii Pizzeria we're not only proud of our fantastic Neapolitan-style pizzas and salads but proud of our quality service is what makes us unique. See what the critics are saying and you'll realize why Pompeii Pizza is a favorite among Elk River residents. Our atmosphere is fun and friendly and truly accentuates the our flavorful artisan pizzas.

StarTribune BEST OF MN 2014 Restaurant on Highway 10

"Frank Galli, founder of Elk River’s Diamond City Bread, brought Neapolitan-style pizza to the outer metro..." Minnesota Monthly - March 2013 Read full story...

"...the star is the crust, baked to chewy perfection in a 750-degree stone oven. " Midwest Living - March 2013 Read full story...

"From the moment you step out of your car and walk up to the door of Pompeii Pizzeria, you will be able to smell the savory, artisan pizzas coming fresh out of the 750-degree hearth oven." St. Cloud Times - April 13, 2016 Read full story...

"Up in Elk River sits a small pizza shop that probably has the best white pies in the state." Mpls/St. Paul - August 2014 Read full story...

"Elk River’s Pompeii Pizzeria delivers a tasty meal in a historic downtown eatery less than a block from the Mississippi River." Best of MN - StarTribune - 2014 Read full story...

"The crusts have a pleasant crispy-chewy texture, their edges charred and bubbled, and toppings put a premium on freshness..." Rick Nelson - Star Tribune Read full story...

"Pompeii has a lot going for it: a cute and historic downtown storefront setting, hyper-friendly staffers, affordable prices and an obvious commitment to quality." Rick Nelson - Star Tribune Read full story...

"Pizzas come dressed in Sicilian olive oil, delicate tomato sauce and unique toppings, but the star is the crust baked to chewey perfection in a 750 degree stone oven." Midwest Living Magazine April 2013 Read full story...

"Unique mango chutney pizza blends sweet with heat. The menu highlights more than a dozen wines, plus seasonal salads." Lisa Meyers McClintick - Midwest Living Magazine April 2013 Read full story...

"Perfect Pizza, Pompeii Elk River Minnesota." Best of the Midwest Travel Magazine 2013 Read full story...

"Frank Galli, founder of Elk River's Diamond City Bread, brought Neapolitan-style pizza to the outer metro when he opened Pompeii in 2010." Minnesota Monthly Magazine Read full story...

"When we got word that a guy in Elk River was making pizza that rivals that if an Italian pizzeria, we sent our two photographers, Seth and Kerry to check out pomepii pizza." TCL Twin Cities Live

"Pompeii puts downtown Elk River on the pizza map." Star News Read full story...

"The first Neapolitan-style restaurant in this part of the state. The prices are very low...some Sunday afternoons there are free wine tastings." Minnesota Monthly Magazine Read full story...