Pizza in Bloomington, MN: A Local Guide

By Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria Editorial · Updated September 20, 2026

Bloomington is one of Minnesota’s largest cities and home to the Mall of America, so it sees a lot of pizza. For years one of the neighborhood options was Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria at 521 W 98th St. This guide keeps a record of that restaurant and offers practical advice for anyone ordering pizza in Bloomington, Richfield, Eagan and Burnsville.

Remembering Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria

Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria served the south metro from 521 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55420, and offered pickup, takeout, carryout and catering. Its menu was broader than many pizza shops:

• A gourmet pizza list plus build-your-own pizza
• Gourmet calzones and classic calzones
• Pasta, hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, salads, desserts and a kids’ menu
• Named favorites: the Hawaiian Sensation pizza, gyro hummus platter, vegan double cheese burger, vegan calzone, chicken fettuccine alfredo, Italian beef sandwich, salami and Swiss sandwich, and gyro salad

The restaurant has permanently closed. Its original homepage, location page and specials page are preserved on this site.

The local style: thin crust, cut in squares

If you grew up in the Twin Cities, your idea of pizza is probably a thin, crisp crust cut into squares: tavern-style, or “party cut.” It is the Upper Midwest’s signature style, and many Minnesota pizzerias offer it alongside hand-tossed and pan crusts. Learn why in our tavern-style pizza guide.

Ordering for groups

Bloomington has large employers and hotels, busy sports seasons and plenty of youth leagues, so group orders are common. Two guides help here:

• How much pizza to order: a per-person calculator and size chart.
• Pizza catering guide: planning office lunches, parties and events.

Pickup or delivery?

Umbria’s old slogan was “Skip the line, order online”: order ahead and pick up hot. Whether pickup or delivery is the better choice depends on distance, weather (a real factor in a Minnesota winter) and fees. See pickup vs. delivery.

Tips for choosing a pizzeria in the south metro

1. Check the crust options. Thin, hand-tossed and pan crusts bake very differently; see the crust guide.
2. Look beyond pizza. A good calzone, sandwich or gyro list signals a kitchen that cooks from scratch; see our calzone and sandwich and gyro guides.
3. Ask about dietary options. Vegan cheese, gluten-free crust and vegetarian toppings are now common.
4. Order direct when you can. Ordering straight from the restaurant usually saves the restaurant third-party commission fees.
5. Read recent reviews rather than old ones, since kitchens and owners change.

Explore the Bloomington pizza guides

• Tavern-Style Pizza and the Party Cut: Minnesota’s Thin CrustWhat tavern-style pizza is, why Midwest pizza is cut in squares (the party cut), and how the Minnesota thin crust compares to New York and Neapolitan styles.
• How Much Pizza to Order for a PartyHow much pizza to order per person, with a size chart (slices and square inches), a quick party calculator table and tips for kids, teens and office lunches.
• Pizza Catering: A Planning Guide for Office Lunches, Parties and EventsPlan pizza catering for an office lunch, party or event: quantities, dietary mix, sides, timing, keeping pizza hot, and a printable checklist.
• Pizza Pickup vs. Delivery: Which Is Better?Pickup, carryout or delivery? Compare cost, freshness, timing and winter weather, plus tips to keep pizza hot and crisp on the way home.

This guide is published by the team preserving the Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria website. Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria at 521 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN has permanently closed; this page offers general food information and is not an offer to order.