We were new in town; The smell was in the air, couldn't stop myself from going in. Best pizza in…read morethe area.

A must for anyone visiting Iowa City. But - also a great place to get a good, hot pizza if you…read morelive in town. Hot pizza and an ICE-cold Coors lite. Easy parking across the street. Great service. An Iowa City tradition.

Really enjoyed this place! Food was great but random detail I have to mention the to-go packaging…read morewas Finally a restaurant that puts as much thought into how the food travels as how it's served. Everything stayed neat, fresh and actually made it home looking like it should.

The ambiance is great. The service was fine. But the gluten free pizza was trash. It tasted like…read moremicrowaved rubber with fake cheese. It honestly looked and tasted worse than Chuck-E-Cheese's pizza. The cheesecake was dry and bread like.

Service was great, but the place was basically empty except for a handful of college kids playing…read morepool and drinking. The wife and I are in town to attend an event at the University of Iowa and we just needed a place to grab a quick dinner on the way back to the hotel after a long day of traveling. We sat at the bar, and as mentioned, the bartender was friendly and attentive. We ordered cheddar bacon fries as an appetizer and a small thin crust Lola Pizza - which had spinach, garlic, red onions and pepperoncini peppers. The cheddar bacon fries probably sat in the window because they were delivered with the pizza. Not a huge deal, but they weren't very flavorful. The pizza was better.. crispy crust, good sauce to toppings ratio, but sadly it really didn't stand out enough for me to recommend Sam's. There are just too many better options downtown for better food.

Sam's Pizza rarely disappoints. From its thin crust to its (best in the area) deep dish-- there's…read moresomething for everyone. Don't miss out on Happy Hour. Which is Tuesday - Friday (they're closed Monday) from 3-6pm. Snag a $3 Domestic Pints or get $1.50 off Craft Pints and a whopping 30% off most apps. This is our go-to for a large group, as there is plenty of seating. Generally service is prompt and professional-- though it can be pretty hit or miss. The food always comes out piping hot! Parking can be a pain-- there's limited meter parking behind it.

I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

First time here The parking need more spaces but there is…read moreparking next door, at your own risk, and sitting at the bar was a challenge with getting my first beer... however... the cheesy garlic bread was SOOOO GOOD!! And ordered the Manchester style pizza (Detroit style) was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!!!! The lighting is weird (redish but it works I guess)

Basta is a pizza and pasta restaurant located in downtown Iowa city on the U of I campus. It's a…read morestep up from casual but not fancy. You can find metered parking out front. Service is friendly and fast. I ordered the calamari, spaghetti bolognese and Bellini. Everything was delicious and fairly priced.

Went here in a large group during the block party. Sat at the front round table. There was a bit…read moreof nostalgia as this place was a popular bar in the late 90s. Waitstaff was incredible. Quick with waters and very social. The chicken milanese was incredible. Everyone loved their drinks and food. No wonder my college daughter loves this place.

We came here before going to Joes for the CYHAWK game and the food was incredible. Everything is…read moremade fresh and it's delicious. Regina served us and she was the sweetest! Definitely coming back here any chance we get!!!!

I can't lie--I find most artisanal pizza places to be frustratingly overtopped. There are many of…read moreus who don't like "traditional" pizza toppings that don't need to overcompensate with sheer quantity. Put another way: just because I don't eat pork and prefer vegetables on my pizza, that doesn't mean I want ALL OF THEM on my pizza at once. To that end, I think the Wedge can be stereotypical at times--all their nonstandard pizzas seem to have one or two more toppings than necessary. The Chicken Pesto is really good...until you dump the mushrooms on it, for example. All that said, I'm here for the Wedge. They have the perfect meal deal; $10 gets you two slices, a soda, and a cookie. They're perfect for any time of day, any date night, and any afternoon with two hungry boys. Their service is always TOP NOTCH, and their pizzas-even over-topped as they can be--are always superb. I personally prefer the Pesto Veggie with no onions, but adding kalamata olives, or the Chicken Pesto with no mushrooms. Glad these folks are downtown again. Good to see them and Saj grill amongst all the corporate crap.

In my mind, the Provender started like this: "Hey dude. You…read moreknow what would be awesome? A sweet old truck with a pizza oven in it!" And the Provender was born of the union of a sweet old truck and brick pizza oven! While, I've only been here on RAGBRAI, the place is seriously magical. A delight of a restaurant on wheels that served up some mighty fine vittles! We had a breakfast bar that consisted of rice, sausage and eggs - served cold and in rectangular form. This action was solid! If not for the miles ahead, I would have partaken in the meat laden sandwich. Apparently you can rent this beast for gatherings as well! We're excited to get to know this unique food truck better in the near future and you'd be wise to do the same!

Wowza, delish!…read more These guys focus on good, local, from-scratch ingredients and it shows! Everything is fresh from the farm and they even make use out of things like the radish greens - love that! Oh, and I suppose I should mention that these dishes are unintentionally healthy, because they are. This is the kind of food you want to eat all the time not because it's good for you, but because it's tasty. The fact that their menu is loaded with a bunch of super foods, is a mega bonus. Also, can we talk about the truck for a second? Because it's the hippest thing that's rolled down Washington Street since horses were the only mode of transportation! The style is perfectly on-par with their local, farm-to-table mission. I can't wait to work my way through their whole menu!

We went on a weekday during happy hour and there was lots of seating and ample free parking…read more Their happy hour deals were nice, they had a wine deal where you get a double pour, so you pay for one glass but they give you a glass with double the wine content. It was a lot of wine but a good deal! The only thing that was difficult is their printed wine menu is different from what they had available. The waitress was nice so she got some recommendations from the bartender and we were able to choose wine that way. The pizza was great, some of the best we have had in Coralville. Their pasta tasted fresh and homemade, I am not sure if it is but that was the vibe we got. The broccolini was hot!! Not in a straight out of the oven way, but in an it carries some heat way. We thought maybe there was chili oil on it? But even though we weren't expecting the heat, they were super good. The only downside to the meal was the crème brûlée, it bothers me when the top isn't crispy. Normally, you use the spoon to kind of break the sugar glass on top (i think it's sugar?) and I was sad when the sugar on top was missing from half of it. I think to make it you use a blowtorch to melt the sugar on top (?) idk how it works, but whatever that step is I think it was missed. Other than that great food and drinks!

Wow. Ambiance. Legit. Food most importantly amazing. The basic cheese dish pizza, which is happy…read morehour is filling for one person and can also be split for two. The ranch dressing was amazing. It just went up in price to $8. The six dollar beers could've been cheaper but hey for the price of the pizza I'll take it - much thank you so much. $15 (ranch $1 extra. Boo) for a beer and a pizza from 2 to 5 Monday through Friday. The menu looks normwith pasta and apps as well.

Ha! Seriously? Would you serve this? Burnt to hell. Evidently, the rumor is to only eat the pizza…read moreprepared by the "best cook" on Tuesday afternoons.

Pizza is always AHMAZING! Iowa City location is a staple. Staff always friendly and helpful, always…read moreenjoy any time I stop in to grab some food!

We go almost every week for pizza on Tuesdays. The staff is ALWAYS awesome and the pizza is always…read moregreat. BUT....they have a MAJOR issue with their beer taps. It's regularly down or the beer is routinely warm and flat. Now at 11:00 pm in my college years? Probably don't care too much. But it's an ongoing issue.

Went for game day. Ordered 2 appetizers that took over an hour to get. Wanted to cancel the order…read morebut couldn't find our server. Turns out she was in the back trying to cook. She was really trying but you need to work on the kitchen staff. Table next to us came in after us, got their food, ate it, and left way before we got our food.