Papa's Italian

This pizza joint was a great find! Just outside the cities but worth the drive if you're looking for tasty 'za and impeccable friendly service. The pizza sauce is tangy, and the crust is not too thick nor not too thin. The pizza ovens are well seasoned, making for a delicious old-school pizza joint flavor.

The staff are super friendly, helpful, and quick to refill your glass. Just all-around great service. Try out Papa's Italian Pizza in Zimmerman MN. You won't regret it!

It's all in the sauce and crust. Sauce is slightly sweet, not too acidic, and so delicious. The crust is as close to a real neopolitan crust as you can get. Thin, and crunchy without ever being burnt, but with still a good thicker ring around the edge to cure your bread craving. Top those 2 with a perfect gooey stringy mozzarella and fresh toppings, and you have the best pizza in the state in my opinion. I live down in Elk River, and can't wait for Fridays when I work in the area and get to have some of their pizza. The staff is always friendly and concerned that their product is top notch. The perfect mom and pop shop, and blows those chains outta the water.

Quiet place at 3 in the afternoon. Had the place to ourselves. They have a large menu with lots of options even for the kiddos.
I created my own, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, cheddar with their homemade Alfredo as the base sauce, it is pictured.
And the meat sub, all items were delicious.
Our server Karen was attentive and very friendly.

Tasty sauce and decent meatballs. Ordered the larger size of spaghetti and portions can depend on who you get (if you are doing order pickup). Kids meals are well priced and well portioned. Overall a nice place to stop and I would recommend. Not a five star due to inconsistent portion sizes when ordering carside.

Food was great!

Better than that, was Jade our server.

We have never been here, Jade offered to give advice about the menu without hesitation.

She was polite, courteous, and could banter with the best of them.

Not only that, is she RAN that floor. People came in and she acknowledged them, while doing six other things with a smile on her face.

Drinks were never empty, we were checked on multiple times, and she did it all with the vigor and energy that is rarely seen by someone in their early 20’s.

Jade - thank you for being fantastic. You are bound for greatness with that attitude and work ethic.

We are both still blown away by this experience!

5/5 star service - 5/5 star food.

100/100 Jade