A beloved pizzeria next to the People’s Food Co-op has been serving Rochester residents authentic New York-style pizza crafted by Chef Pasquale Presa, who brought his family’s Italian traditions from Bari, Italy.
The restaurant makes dough fresh daily from just four simple ingredients, while their traditional sauce uses pure ingredients that Italians have relied on for centuries without weird additives or shortcuts.
Chef Pasquale serves the food he grew up with, combining simple traditional Italian dishes with hand-tossed thin-crust pizzas available by the slice or whole pie.
How Pasquale’s Won Rochester’s Hearts
Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria captured Rochester’s heart by delivering consistently excellent pizza with generous portions at reasonable prices that keep families coming back week after week.
The warm, comforting atmosphere paired with friendly staff creates the perfect neighborhood gathering place where everyone feels welcome.
Customers discovered that good cheese and sauce combined with well-done crust creates pizza perfection, declaring it the best pie in Rochester 🔥
One diner gushed about the delicious appetizers and desserts, noting they loved the sauce so much they purchased jars to take home.
The authentic New York-style pizza brings a taste of NYC to Minnesota, earning praise from transplants who recognize the real deal when they taste it.
The restaurant’s commitment to catering and event space makes it versatile for everything from simple pizza parties to multi-course meals for celebrations.
Food Highlights
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Bianca White Pie: This popular choice features olive oil, garlic, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
- Prosciutto Pizza & Truffle: A gourmet option featuring mozzarella, basil pesto, fresh mushrooms, imported prosciutto, and truffle oil.
- The Masterpiece: This Italian supreme style loads up with pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, imported black olives, pizza sauce, and mozzarella.
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Vinny P Pie (Spicy Honey): This creative specialty combines ricotta, mozzarella, spicy Calabrese salami, fresh mushrooms, and housemade spicy honey with pizza sauce.
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Alla Raffaele: This signature pizza features their signature pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, oregano, and sea salt drizzled with their family’s cold-pressed olive oil.
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The Puglia: AÂ robust combination of eggplant, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and pizza sauce.
- Nonna Sicilian: AÂ thick-crust square pie topped with marinara sauce, basil pesto, pepperoni, and fresh mozzarella.
Atmosphere 🏡
The restaurant creates a safe, quaint location with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating that’s perfect for families seeking a comfortable dining experience.
Located conveniently in downtown Rochester, just a few minutes’ walk from the Mayo Gonda building, this family-owned and operated spot welcomes singles, groups, and families alike.
The neighborhood gathering place vibe makes everyone feel at home, with pleasant staff ensuring efficient service from ordering to eating.
The marketplace showcases the best products from their hometown in Italy, including pasta made from just wheat and water for health-conscious guests seeking authentic Italian ingredients.
Bottom Line đź’Ż
Visit Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria for authentic New York-style pizza made with dough prepared fresh daily from four ingredients, Chef Pasquale’s family recipes brought from Bari, Italy, delivering genuine Italian flavors, incredible variety, including gluten-free and keto options, and supporting a locally-owned family business dedicated to sharing their culture through food.
Address:
130 5th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
đź“ž (507) 424-7800
🕔 Tue-Thu 11 AM–8 PM, Fri 11 AM–8:30 PM, Sat 12 PM–8:30 PM, Sun 12 PM–8 PM (closed Mon)