Reno, Nevada has always had a scrappy, independent spirit — and no restaurant captures that energy quite like DOPO Pizza & Pasta on South Center Street in the heart of the Riverwalk District. 🍕
This locally owned, wood-fired pizza and pasta bar is the brainchild of Coffeebar founder Greg Buchheister, and it brings the same obsessive attention to craft that built his coffee empire to every single pie that comes out of the oven.
“Dopo” means “after” in Italian — and that name says it all.
This is the place you go after your workday, after a night out, after a win, after a loss — and it always, always delivers. 🇮🇹
How DOPO Pizza & Pasta Won Reno’s Hearts
From the moment DOPO Pizza & Pasta fired up its Italian-imported Mugnaini wood oven on Center Street, it was clear that Reno’s dining scene would never quite be the same.
This wasn’t just another pizza joint — it was a neo-Neapolitan pizza destination built on a foundation of genuine Italian tradition and a relentless commitment to quality that locals immediately noticed and responded to. 🔥
The dough alone tells the whole story: crafted from ZeroZero flour sourced from regional milling experts at Central Milling, each batch is slow-fermented for a full 72 hours before it ever gets near the oven.
Fork Me, Reno called it a place where “you can really taste the quality when you bite into your slice” — and that sentiment echoed across the community again and again.
Tucked into the Riverwalk District along the Truckee River, DOPO gives off an “one more round at nonna’s Sunday dinner table” energy that is equal parts lively and welcoming — the kind of vibe that makes two hours feel like twenty minutes. 🥂
As the restaurant evolved — rebranding from its earlier identity as Food + Drink, eventually moving to its current Riverwalk home, and even expanding to a second location in Truckee, California — its loyal fanbase followed every step of the way.
Food Highlights
- Fig & Pig Pizza: One of the most talked-about pies on the menu, pairing fig with savory pork in a sweet-and-salty combination. 🐷
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Margherita Pizza: San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, EVOO, and sea salt on a slow-fermented neo-Neapolitan crust. 🍅
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Tony’s NYC Pizza: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, crispy cup pepperoni, Italian sausage, and oregano.🍕
- Cherry Picker Pizza: A fan favorite that consistently earns rave reviews — sweet, bright cherry flavors balanced against rich, savory toppings. 🍒
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Grasshopper Pizza: Pesto, braised greens, artichokes, fontina, gruyère, and gouda, finished with arugula, EVOO, and sea salt. 🌿
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White Cap Pizza: A white pizza done with the DOPO touch — creamy, rich, and beautifully balanced. 🧀
- Pizza Bianco: No tomato sauce — just a clean, creamy white base topped with premium cheese and fresh ingredients.
Atmosphere
DOPO Pizza & Pasta on South Center Street sits right in Reno’s Riverwalk District, giving it a location as vibrant and energetic as the food coming out of the kitchen.
The space channels a warm, spirited Italian trattoria energy — lively without being loud, intimate without feeling cramped — exactly the kind of place you want to linger in over a second glass of wine. 🥂
The wood-fired Mugnaini oven from Italy is the beating heart of the dining room, and watching the kitchen work around it adds a compelling, theatrical element to the experience that makes every visit feel like a bit of a show.
From date nights to group dinners to solo bar seats with a glass of Barolo, DOPO manages to be the right restaurant for almost any occasion — a genuinely rare quality in a mid-size city. 🌟
Bottom Line
DOPO is Reno’s most exciting pizza destination, full stop. 72-hour fermented dough, locally sourced ingredients, a world-class Italian oven, and creative pies that reward every visit. Whether you’re a Reno local or just passing through, this one belongs on your list. 🍕🔥🥂
Address:
190 S Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
📞 (775) 848-8180
🕔 Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | 5:00 PM–10:00 PM | Fri–Sun: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM