Barstool's Dave Portnoy Reviews North Dakota Pizza Place

The Barstool Sports founder tried a pizza from Rhombus Guys in Grand Forks and shared his thoughts.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy reviewed a pizza from Rhombus Guys, a pizza place in Grand Forks, North Dakota, as part of his "One Bite" pizza review series. Portnoy scored the pizza a 6.8 out of 10, saying it was "pretty good." This was the only North Dakota pizza place Portnoy has reviewed so far.

Why it matters

Portnoy's pizza reviews on Barstool Sports have gained a cult following, so his opinion on a North Dakota pizza place is noteworthy for local pizza fans. The review also highlights how Barstool Sports, a national media brand, is paying attention to even small-town businesses in the state.

The details

Rhombus Guys, a pizza place in Grand Forks, sent Portnoy a frozen pizza to review since he couldn't travel to North Dakota. In the video, Portnoy said he associates North Dakota with "cows, cold, and Fargo" - though he mistakenly thought Fargo was in South Dakota. Overall, Portnoy gave the Rhombus Guys pizza a score of 6.8 out of 10, saying it was "pretty good."

  • In May 2020, Portnoy posted the video reviewing the Rhombus Guys pizza.

The players

Dave Portnoy

The founder of Barstool Sports, a popular sports and pop culture media brand known for its online vlogs and podcasts, including Portnoy's "One Bite" pizza review series.

Rhombus Guys

A pizza place located in Grand Forks, North Dakota that sent Portnoy a frozen pizza to review as part of his "One Bite" series.

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What they’re saying

“He said he thinks of cows, cold, and Fargo, which, unfortunately, he went on to say he thought Fargo was in South Dakota.”

— Andi Ahne, Author (supertalk1270.com)

“In the video he talks about what he pictures when he thinks of North Dakota. He said he thinks of cows, cold, and Fargo, which, unfortunately, he went on to say he thought Fargo was in South Dakota.”

— Andi Ahne, Author (supertalk1270.com)

What’s next

It's unclear if Portnoy plans to review any other North Dakota pizza places in the future, but local pizza fans will likely be eager to see if he tries any other spots in the state.

The takeaway

Portnoy's review of a pizza from a small-town North Dakota business shows the national reach and influence of Barstool Sports, even in relatively obscure markets. It also highlights how local businesses are trying to get their products in front of high-profile personalities like Portnoy to boost their visibility.