Barstool's Dave Portnoy Reviews Boca Raton's Peter's Pizzeria

Portnoy delivers a solid 7.5 rating for the local pizza shop as part of his national review series.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:35am

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Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, visited Peter's Pizzeria in Boca Raton, Florida, as part of his popular Barstool Pizza Review series. Portnoy gave the restaurant a 7.5 rating, describing the pizza as 'very good' and a 'good middle of the road' option.

Why it matters

The Barstool Pizza Review series has a large national following, and Portnoy's appearances often bring increased attention and business to the local pizza shops he visits. While a 7.5 rating is not among Portnoy's highest scores, it is still considered a solid review that can positively impact Peter's Pizzeria's visibility and reputation.

The details

Portnoy stopped at Peter's Pizzeria as part of a day-long tour of several pizza shops in the region. By the time he reached Boca Raton, he noted he was already on his eighth review of the day, saying he was 'running out of gas.' After tasting the pizza, Portnoy described it as 'very good' and a 'good middle of the road' option before assigning it a 7.5 rating. The visit drew a noticeable crowd, with Portnoy remarking that the atmosphere felt like 'high school just got out,' as onlookers gathered around during the review. An employee at the restaurant spoke briefly with Portnoy, noting that the Boca Raton location is one of multiple spots tied to the same ownership.

  • Portnoy visited Peter's Pizzeria in Boca Raton on March 28, 2026.

The players

Dave Portnoy

The founder of Barstool Sports, known for his popular Barstool Pizza Review series.

Peter's Pizzeria

A pizza shop in Boca Raton, Florida, that is part of a larger chain of locations under the same ownership.

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What they’re saying

“I'm running out of gas. This is pizza review number eight.”

— Dave Portnoy

“The visit drew a noticeable crowd, with Portnoy remarking that the atmosphere felt like 'high school just got out,' as onlookers gathered around during the review.”

— Dave Portnoy

“An employee at the restaurant spoke briefly with Portnoy, noting that the Boca Raton location is one of multiple spots tied to the same ownership.”

— Employee at Peter's Pizzeria

What’s next

The Barstool Pizza Review featuring Peter's Pizzeria in Boca Raton is expected to drive increased attention and business to the restaurant in the days following its release.

The takeaway

Dave Portnoy's Barstool Pizza Review series has a large national following, and his appearances often bring significant exposure to the local pizza shops he visits. While a 7.5 rating is not among Portnoy's highest scores, it is still considered a solid review that can positively impact a restaurant's visibility and reputation.