PizzaPapalis of Rivertown in Detroit, MI

PizzaPapalis of Rivertown

4.3(1,864)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1864 reviews (Google rating)Pizza Place$$ RivertownOpen now · closes 12:00 AM
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About PizzaPapalis of Rivertown

PizzaPapalis of Rivertown is a pizza place at 3171 E Jefferson Ave in Detroit, MI, part of a relaxed local chain serving deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas. The menu also includes sandwiches and pasta, with vegetarian options, small plates, comfort food, and desserts available. The setting is described as casual, cozy, and quiet. Lunch and dinner are popular here, and the restaurant also serves breakfast and late-night food.

Diners can eat in, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery; catering and counter service are also available. The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners, welcomes children, and has a children’s menu. Free street parking and a free parking lot are listed, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating, and a restroom. Reservations are not accepted. PizzaPapalis of Rivertown has a Google rating of 4.3 from 1,864 reviews.

Known for

  • Deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas
  • Sandwiches, pasta, and vegetarian options
  • Late-night food
  • Children’s menu and group dining
  • Free street and lot parking

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • Very helpful staff. Good food. Nice location. I've only dined in once but this was a take out order during a thunderstorm. Many chose to wait inside for the rain to calm and the business had no issue with anyone staying. I chose to go ho…

    LaKeisha Slaughter, September 12, 2026 · google

  • Well as much as we patronize this business I hate to say. But I ordered some loaded up tater tots. And I went to go pick it up, I went back home and was ready to eat there was nothing on the tater tots. I returned it and this is the repl…

    Maurice Wincher, September 11, 2026 · google

  • Always delicious deep dish! One slice from a small has me full.

    Adam Nagy, September 8, 2026 · google

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