One of my all time favs! So clean! Service is good, servers are fast and friendly! Very good food!read more

I read so many reviews of travelers finding this place and loving it. I was excited to try! Sadly…read moreour pizza was burned around the crust and soft on the middle. I did enjoy the parmesan bites! Staff was friendly.

Pizza was fabulous! Service was fantastic. Only thing that would have made it perfect, if they had…read moreCoke instead of Pepsi.

Ordered Baked Mostacioli with a side Greek for pick up…read more The mostacioli was delicious. Healthy portion with a sweet marinara sauce and melted cheese...alot of cheese! The small Greek salad was a great accompaniment with plenty of feta and a tasty Greek dressing. I would have love kalamata olives instead of black,but a great salad. I kinda regret not eating in after walking in and seeing what a cute restaurant this place is. Like something from an Americana movie. I will go back!!

This is a really good pizzeria! I had it delivered to the hotel I was staying at, and if I'm back…read moreagain, I will definitely order from them again!

This is by far the best pizza in Vandalia. Always fresh toppings and baked to perfection.read more

The food, service and ambiance was outstanding. Such a special place. You can see the love and care…read morethat goes into every dish that is prepared as well as the personal treatment they give to every guest. We met the owner, who cooks many of their signature dishes, his daughter who manages the restaurant, and his granddaughter who was the hostess that night. We happened to be traveling through the area, celebrating our 50th anniversary, and they went out of their way to make it a memorable night for us! The restaurant has the feeling of a your smaller, neighborhood Italian restaurant that makes their dishes from recipes that have been passed down from one generation to the next. By the time we left, they made us feel like we were part of their extended family, if only for an evening. And when you're traveling on the road, that's a mighty nice feeling! Do yourself a favor, the next time you are in the area, plan on making this a destination. It's well worth it! (Consider making a reservation or at least calling ahead because they are pretty popular.)

The good: The food was absolutely magnificent. The chef is likely classically trained. Presentation…read morewas excellent. The sauce was as good as i have ever had. The bad: The wait staff was not very engaged. I wanted this review to be about the food but that just wasn't meant to be. The Ugly: I am very well travelled on 3 continents. I've dined elegantly as well as from street vendors and I have NEVER had service that was this off putting to the point of being overtly rude, and I am an American who has eaten in France and doesn't speak much French. When we wouldn't sit at the bar, even though the main area was only 1/4 occupied They moved our party of 2 into the side room with chairs up on tables. It went downhill from there. Due to this, it wasn't possible to really enjoy what should have been a fine meal. I will say it is a wise policy to ask for payment and tip ahead of this type of service before it is provided.

We were in Effingham and saw they have a Pizza Man. I hadn't had Pizza Man in a long time. It was…read morejust like I remember. Very tasty. And very reasonably priced. We got two large pizzas, 12 wings, and garlic bread for $50. Not bad. The pizza hit the spot.

While passing through Effingham, Illinois, I had the pleasure of dining at a local favorite--Pizza…read moreMan--and I'm glad I did. This cozy, unpretentious spot delivers exactly what you hope for in a small-town Italian-American restaurant: hearty portions, comforting flavors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the meatballs, and they did not disappoint--tender, well-seasoned, and served in a rich marinara sauce that tasted homemade. My dinner companion went with the cheese ravioli, which came piping hot and generously smothered in sauce. Both dishes were satisfying and full of flavor. One of the highlights of the meal was the salad bar-- while a small salad bar, it was fresh, well-stocked, and a perfect way to start the meal. The bread sticks were another pleasant surprise: warm, soft, and just the right touch of comfort on the side. Whether you're a local or just passing through Effingham, Pizza Man is a great stop for a relaxed, hearty meal that leaves you full and content. Definitely worth a visit!

The trend continues as to how bad fast food is…read more I used to love the thin n' crispy back in the day. This went mostly uneaten. The sauce, cheese and pepperoni had no flavor and the pizza was overwhelmingly unsatisfactory. The crust was crisp, though. This was bottom of the barrel or even beyond. Has the CEO of Pizza Hut ingested anything that they make lately? The two stars are for the crew working here. They were very friendly, the area was clean and they prepared the food to specifications. P.S. From the outside, this looks like a full service Pizza Hut where you can dine in. Don't be fooled. It is takeout only. There is no dining room.

Cool delivery guy. Local people really remember you from previous orders…read moreSpeedy service. Order done correctly online or over the phone.

Really enjoyed the pizza, the location and that there were younger people in there working. Great…read moresetting and we will be back. The pizza reminds me of the small town pizza place I grew up eating in Nashville. We didnt care too much for the breadstick, but everything else was great. We will be back for sure.

We got takeout of three large pizzas plus an order of breadsticks. The breadsticks were okay. But…read morethe pizza was quite nice. We got a cheese, a mushroom, and one with sausage, mushroom, and black olives. I am not sure which was my favorite! It was a very enjoyable and tasty meal.

I'm from Columbus, Ohio where we know a thing or two about a thing or two. Winning traditions and…read morePizza. So I found myself in Onley, Illinois on a Tuesday night. Hungry. Tired. And did I mention hungry. Based upon some recommendations I came in and wanted to see if the spot was what I wanted and it delivered. Well I did not have the pizza deliver but well you know. In a single room I walked in and found the spot crowded but still had a space for me. I sat down and was greeted promptly. Ordered some toasted ravioli and then followed up with a thin crust Joes Deluxe. Ravioli arrived and a whiff told me things my sight could not discern. Aromatic equated to delightful. At first sight this must have been made in house. A bite. Come on man. Packing a serious punch. Dipped in the accompanying sauce meatier à la plentiful. I devoured the order. Then the pizza arrived. Let me pause here. The toppings underneath the cheese. Is it possible they were sautéed? For me??? The sausage just spicy enough to keep it interesting. The pepperonis bathed in a sweetness of saucy perfection . Is that hints of basil, simmered perfection? Maybe a family tradition and the only way they could figure out to make it. Like it was a real functioning kitchen. The prep line was not just any prep line. Like Leonardo didn't have just an ordinary paint studio. This was not a Ford pizza factory. They are making some serious Maserati's up in this piece. The ambience. Circa Pizza Hut 1972 or so. I loved every second of it. Thank You for being true to the art, true to the best pizza in town, to the heart of what makes a pizzeria a place where the town gathers even on a Tuesday night.

Talk about some of the best pizza and pasta around. This place is amazing. The sauce is a little…read moresweet which makes it different then most. Do a joboli or any of their pizzas. Their bosco sticks with the red sauce and cheese mix is great.

After a long day of driving was ready for a bite to eat and came to Monical's to grab some pizza to…read morego. I've really only seen their name on the highway food/restaurants signs, and those restaurants I feel like tend to be a little meh so my expectations were dampened. BUT all the reviews here were so high I didn't know what to expect. Didn't realize I was going to have one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten before. We ordered the Rams Special which is like a supreme pizza but with bacon which makes it the best supreme pizza I've had. We demolished that pizza. Besides that we ordered at the counter and they were very quick with the order, I feel like we didn't have to wait very long for the pizza, especially considering this is a sit down restaurant as well. They had lots of local decor on the walls which was fun to look at and pass the time.

My husband and I went there for lunch. The whole experience was great. Pizza was out in no time and…read morethe BEST I've had since going home to Effingham. Definitely worth the drive from Ashley. Definitely will return.

A local chain of pizza restaurants that serves a variety of Italian dishes, sandwiches and pizzas…read more The service is great even when they are busy. The food is tasty and delicious! This place just needs a larger dining room!

We got Joe's pizza for dinner while visiting the area. We got thick crust pizza with pepperoni and…read morehot honey and it was delicious. We also got the garlic breadsticks with pasta sauce (based on recommendation or breadsticks vs garlic bread) and loved them. We ordered at the counter for a to-go order and it was ready quickly. Definitely recommend.