Kinda a hidy-hole which I love! Open the door and the heat and smells of pizzas, calzones, and…read moresauce hit you like a brick and I was instantly loving this place. No bells or whistles just a hard working chef and maître d' extrodinaire. I ordered a pizza after much inner debate and promised myself next time I'm in town to order Stromboli or a Calzone. I could quietly work while waiting my order as I found a plug in right by one of the five tables. The pizza fresh out of the oven was soon delivered and it was tasty! I do love bread so was equally as interested in the flavor of the crust and it's doneness (not gooey anywhere) and it was perfect, flavorful and had just the right crunch and chewiness. Overall the pizza was close to excellent and I will give it a five star although the Italian sausage wasn't as good as I would have liked. I'm spoiled with cooking anything that calls for Italian sausage with the meat from Graziano Bro's in Des Moines Jimmy's in Dallas. Bon Appetite!

Great Food. Stromboli, Calzones and Pizza are all fabulous!!…read more We have loved Italian food and Pizza all over the country and have found nothing better tasting than Mama Nellie's anywhere. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Food is delicious, hot and ready to go. The garlic bread is amazing and even better when you add…read morecheese on top! All of their many items have been great.

My family stopped here from Connecticut on the way to Alaska last July. The food and owner were…read moreamazing. Great portions with a fresh loaf of garlic bread. Prices are Family Perfect. Highly recommend!

I enjoy Pizza Ranch buffet options probably the most since you get such a variety of items. The…read moreprice is a bit on the higher side per person but overall a really great option for a small town! Their pizza menu has a lot of flavor and too many options that are delicious. I personally am a fan of the sweet Thai chili and the BLT pizza! Their chicken is also some of the best you can get around here! Good place for family and it's clean, staff are friendly, they are on top of things! Only reason it's not 5 stars is the price point is just on the higher end for a small town!

Worst service of any pizza ranch I've ben to. Asked for 2 piece dark and hot a leg and back and…read morehad rmto wait 10 minutes for one piece of chicken. Won't be going back.

I was honestly impressed, for a small town and local Italian place I just wasn't sure what to order…read moretonight. Usually I end up getting the Stromboli or a sub which are both solid but I wanted to try something new and a bit more "Italian." I went with the Sausage and Pepper Parmigiana, a risk worth taking and probably my new favorite. It is a dish consisting of Sautéed sausage, bell peppers, onions topped with marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella over spaghetti noodles. I used their website to order and picked up to take home for an evening in. Service was quick, easy, and the order was packaged up nicely for transport as I live 24 miles away. I will state as others as if you are looking for a meal in - ambiance of the place is very low key, it's nothing crazy visually but the food is definitely a win! Also added in some photos from previous visits to show other delicious options!

This is a small home town Italian restaurant. The vibe in the place is very causal…read more The food was excellent. The home make gravy, sauce for you non-Italian connoisseurs, was awesome. With that base everything was good. The service was great as well. If you live in Spencer or passing through, this is a must try!!!

Our family was in Humboldt for a visitation/funeral. After the visitation we planned to go to…read morePasquale's for dinner. As you can imagine, it is hard to plan exactly how many people will attend and what time everyone will arrive. The folks are Pasquale's treated us so well. They put us in a private room and even though they close at 8:30, they never said a word as we lingered there well past that time. We seriously appreciate their kindness. We also appreciate the amazing food and service. Our waitress was friendly and patient as she took and delivered 16 drink orders. The pizza was outstanding. I had both the Taco and the Special. They were thin and crispy. Loaded with toppings, perfect crusts. Just outstanding pizza which I highly recommend.

The pizza is the best there is! I've been coming here for 50 plus years. It's a must if you're…read moreever in Humboldt IA. The greatest small town in America!!

Excellent, friendly service and a fantastic selection of high quality meats. Always enjoy visiting…read morewhen in the area. Suggestion the flat iron steaks for the grill.....tender and delicious.

Having moved to Iowa from Colorado, I was extremely surprised and grateful to find Louie's has…read moregreat chorizo. I love my huevos rancheros and need the good chorizo I get a Louies. The steaks of course are excellent, along with anything else I have go from them.

We ate here on 9/29/25. We were staying on property so it was very handy. We asked to be seated…read moreoutside overlooking the water. There were gnats and a very cute kitten named Garette. Neither was very obtrusive. Our waiter was Benjamin. He was so kind and congenial. Even friendly. Our order was relatively simple...onion rings and a chopped sirloin dinner. Benjamin was so good about the timing of our app, salad and entree. He checked with us often enough to be helpful but not a nag. The onion rings were very good with a relatively light coating. I had read that the wedge salad was delicious, and those reviewers were right! The chopped sirloin was fantastic and huge (16 oz.). It was probably done a little past medium, but it was still very flavorful. The mashed potatoes were amazing! Skin on, creamy and delicious. We were so glad we shared the app and the entree so we could get a piece of the lemon berry cake to eat back in our room! The tartness of the lemon with the sweetness of the strawberry sauce was the perfect way to cap off the evening! We were very happy with our experience. Benjamin made it even better with his kind personality! Best of luck with your future plans, Benjamin!

The food, the service, and the ambulance is alway great here…read more We been here a few times now and the food & service is consistently awesome!! Get the mini wedge as your side, you will not be disappointed. The bang bang Brussels are pretty amazing as well.

I grew up going to Jake's, so when we were on a four hour road trip north this past week, we had to…read moreswing over and have some of that amazing thin crust cut party style- exactly how I remembered it. The restaurant was fairly similar to how it used to be in the 80s, too, from what I can still remember anyway. We called ahead so it would be ready and we could get in, eat, and get back on the road. The server was great! We got two pizzas, both of which were perfect. That crust is unbeatable!

We were in town for a Doctor appointment Fantastic pizza and matching service!…read moreVery extensive menu. We will be back.

Skip the food. Ok for drinks. Wont be back. Ordered app…read moredrinks and pizza, server was very sweet and attentive. Male owner was throwing a tantrum in the kitchen loudly behind us. Sad this is one of only a few places in town. Should have been much better. Was served cold pretzels and watery cheese and asked them to heat it up and they came back even colder.. asked them to take them back. Pizza has no flavor. Drinks were good at least! So maybe skip the food.

Went to try it out for the first time, and we've added it to our list of "going out" spots! Our…read morefamily of four started off with the spinach artichoke dip and garlic bread. The spin-dip was incredible! The pizza chips were unique and fun compared to other apps I've had. The cheese pull on the garlic bread was insane. Would have both again. Then, we had two large pizzas, each with two different styles. The adults had an al pastor speciality and kitchen sink pizza, and the other was a pesto chicken and pepperoni pizza. All four styles were delicious, and the fact they were able to accommodate all our wants speaks to their incredible service! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Would recommend if you're in the area!

In the card game "Hi-Lo", players guess if a revealed card is higher or lower in value than a…read moreface-down card. We were recently dealt a winning hand here. Last Friday was a date night for me and Gayle, as we opted to try for kick ass meal out here at the Hi-Lo Club just outside Lakefield. The restaurant and bar was about a 30 minute drive from the family cabin on the East Shore of Spirit Lake (Orleans) and with a lot less traffic that any fine dining choice almost as far on West Lake Okoboji. Our only regret was that we opted not to go downstairs to the Speakeasy after dinner, where live music was in full swing. The only irritation (if that) was a fairly loud bride and friends dinner a couple tables over. But I quibble as Gayle and I thoroughly enjoyed our romantic evening together within our cozy booth. Here's what we ordered: - Bombay Sapphire Martini (Up/Olives) and then a Malbec (Gayle). - Mocktail (Cranberry Pom Spritz) and then a Sauvignon Blanc (Eric) - Filet Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus and Caesar Salad (Gayle) - Canadian Walleye with Caesar Salad and Wild Rice Pilaf. - Coffee (Eric) and a shared piece of Champagne Cake (See Picture). Our Caesar Salads and Gayle's steak were outstanding. My Walley was excellent, but I wanted more of what Gayle was enjoying. The cake was of course icing on our evening. Total tab? About $160 with tax and tip. Special kudos to our great (and very busy) waitress and the Prohibition-era atmosphere. We only visit the Iowa Great Lakes once in the Summer, so look for us to be back here next year.

Good food at a reasonable price. Great service, nice atmosphere. We're looking forward to returning…read moreto the Hilo club.