Joe&#x27;s Pizza

The Pizza was next level, I love the sauce. I ordered the meatballs as well, Magnifique.read more

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!!

Inside back room

Hot honey pepperoni pizza.

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Gseppes Pizzeria

5.0(2 reviews)

19.7 mi

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

Lucia's Italian Kitchen

4.4(69 reviews)

12.3 mi

This is one of our favorite restaurants in the country! We have been here probably 4 or 5 times…read moresince it opened. We have a place not far from here but live full time in Texas. My wife was spending some time up here and drove up to surprise her for her birthday! Reservations at the counter so we could watch Chef Geno work his magic! The food is usually spectacular and tonight did not disappoint! We split the Caesar Salad to start which was plenty. And then I had the Pasta Rags and my wife had the Pasta Carbonara. Both were as good as they looked! Perfection! No splitting dessert! I had the Tiramisu and she had the Chocolate Cake. Both to die for! It's byob so bring a nice bottle of wine and round out the experience. As Chef Geno says..."Cheaper than a plane ticket to Italy!"

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.

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The Pizza Man

3.9(36 reviews)

11.9 mi

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!

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The $8 lunch special wasn't much bigger than a dollar bill. Pretty chewy and disappointing.

Pizza Hut

2.1(8 reviews)

19.5 mi

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.

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Mario's Pizza

4.4(61 reviews)

37.2 mi

Best pizza ever!!…read more Wrangler w feta and a Mario's Supreme both are awesome! Start w a BLT salad...order extra house dressing to dip crusts in...the best!! Still waiting to find out the secret ingredient(s) for the dressing. Drive from STL / Chicago / Memphis / Indy...nothing compares!!

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.

Massimo Stick appetizer (not on the regular menu) but oh so good.

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Joe's Pizza

4.4(24 reviews)

42.3 mi

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.

Toasted meat ravioli with marinara

Joe's deluxe, thin crust

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Joe's deluxe, thin crust

Monical's Pizza Shelbyville

4.5(28 reviews)

24.9 mi

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.

Hald Rams Special and half pepperoni

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Joe's Pizza & Pasta

3.5(26 reviews)

19.3 mi

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.

The small Greek salad. Small meant to serve 2, large will serve 4

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Garlic bread appetizer -- garlic and paprika and the sauce is the spaghetti meat sauce

Monical's Pizza Centralia

4.2(48 reviews)

40.6 mi

Pan pizza is similar to what you'd get at Pizza Hut. Not bad. Kind of oily dough…read more Interestingly the 8" pan pizza is $8, but the 10" pan pizza is $16 Bread sticks are soft. Step up from grocery store bread sticks

You come in look at a menu at the order counter. I ordered a grilled chicken salad. Expecting the…read morechicken to at least warm. Nope it was prepackaged. It had a strange taste, texture and color. I took it back to the counter and the man asked what was wrong. I told him and he says we don't grille it in house. The he says what do you want me to do about it? I tell him to make me a salad without the chicken; his reply it will take 10 minutes to get it out to me. I say fine I'll wait for it. He is angry now and slams the bowl against the side of the trash can to empty the salad. The salad was very large bowl. It consisted of mainly ice berg lettuce some cut up tomato and some shredded mozzarella cheese. In my opinion not worth the $12.00

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Sandy J.

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8 years ago

Would be a much better place if y'all didn't have a waitress on staff that's been convicted of multiple felonies of ID theft and drug sales. Y'all be careful who you're handing your credit or debit cards to at this place. read more

Austin H.

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1

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6 months ago

Worst pizza I've ever had... who ever made my pie needs to do the world a favor and take some classes or... you know

John G.

27

71

1

8 years ago

We had their lunch special, a salad and a personal pizza. It was great as was our server. Very reasonably priced.

Breanna C.

53

12

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9 years ago

Fantastic pasta and salads! Great pizza! Good atmosphere and very clean. Friendly staff. Very decent price

Dillan S.

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3

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7 years ago

The pizza is great! Worth the stop.

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