Explore the world of authentic Neapolitan punch pizza — from the history of wood-fired ovens and Italian flour sourcing to Minneapolis dining culture and seasonal menu inspiration.
Behind-the-scenes stories, pizza-making guides, ingredient spotlights, and news from our Minneapolis location.
Featured
Great pizza begins long before the oven fires up. Our head pizzaiolo walks you through the slow, cold fermentation process that gives Punch pizza its signature open crumb, blistered crust, and depth of flavor that no shortcuts can replicate. Discover how Italian "00" flour, filtered water temperature, and precise salt ratios all play a role in every pie we serve.
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Ingredients
Not all tomatoes are created equal. We import DOP-certified San Marzano tomatoes from the volcanic slopes of Mount Vesuvius — and here's exactly why that decision defines every punch pizza we make.
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Behind the Scenes
At Punch pizza, our imported Italian wood-burning oven reaches temperatures that transform raw dough into charred, pillow-soft perfection in under two minutes. We take you inside the science of extreme-heat baking.
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Menu
As summer arrives in Minneapolis, we're introducing three new limited-edition pies featuring Midwest-grown produce, fresh herbs, and house-made ricotta. Find out what's landing on our menu this season.
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Pairings
Our sommelier and head chef collaborated to create the perfect drink pairings for every pizza on our menu. From a crisp Falanghina with Margherita to a funky natural red with our spicy salami pie — here's your complete guide.
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Community
From Northeast Minneapolis to the North Loop, a new wave of pizzerias is transforming the Twin Cities food scene. We sit down with local chefs, food writers, and longtime Punch pizza regulars to understand what's driving Minneapolis's pizza renaissance — and what makes our corner of East Hennepin Avenue feel like the center of it all.
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