As always, the food at Pio's doesn't disappoint. It's great…read moreto see a grandpa with his teenager grandson munching down on their delicious pizza, the tradition continues. Their comfortable seating with simple yet nostalgic decor add a nice touch of charm. You can order daily lunch specials that are a throwback to an old school restaurant experience with hearty and healthy choices. The servers are kind and efficient and know how to help dinners make good choices. Pio's is an institution (1954) that I'm truly glad lives on in St. Charles.

I hadn't been to Pios in many years so for my hubby's birthday. It was late (around 8). They didn't…read morelook like they were open. No real indicators of an open restaurant and their parking lot is dark. We checked online to verify they were open and their website stated they were open until 10pm so we went in. There might have been 6 people in the entire restaurant. And when we came in it was like everyone was shocked to see people. We were seated and the waitress was very nice and attentive. My husband ordered cod bites with butter beans and I ordered the Italian tilapia with a baked potato. We both also had broccoli soup. The soup was okay. Lacked any real creaminess or richness. Panera makes a richer soup (unfortunately) My husband said the cod and butter beans were good. My tilapia tasted fishy on the first bite. I tried another piece of fish and it was pretty good. Luckily it came with 3 pieces so I ate one. It seemed to me that it had been frozen and defrosted in a microwave. This was not the Pios we remembered. So disappointed. We may go back some time earlier in the evening but to be honest it won't be my first pick. Total spent with tip was $66.00 Drinks are $3.50. Thanks for reading!!

Delicious! Helpful friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Fries are awesome! Waiter was attentive…read morebut not intrusive.

Th food was good. The restaurant was loud and crowded. It was my second visit. I'll go back…read morethough.

Was a great neighborhood local place to be. Parking lot out front is shared with other business in…read morethe area so it's tight. Found a place and read the sign in how to get in. Walked in and was greeted kindly by Dani who was slinging drinks and taking orders from behind the bar. We started with everclear and pickle juice shots, then transitioned into a parrot Bay shot but with monster instead of Red Bull, I had a margarita but ended up on a Long Island. All drinks came fast and wore delicious. The orders and chicken tenders which were extremely meaty hot and I was told that they cut them and make them every day and you can tell they were made because there is love involved. The atmosphere was very relaxed and they also have karaoke on Thursday nights which is amazing. I love they have a touch tunes. I'm a big jukebox girl! Thankful the restroom was very clean. Two story place. There is seating upstairs but leather booths not bar seating. Definitely a place to come back too.

Local bar feel with an excellent dare I say outstanding sound system, the karaoke sounds superb…read moreintergrated into the pa system! Rare with some of the coolest KJs around!! Thanks Dennis & Steve, nothings compares in town in my humble opinion. Band/s noteworthy. Thursday/Sunday Karaoke have an impressive sized rotation with a lot of unique and talented singers! Staff and owners will make sure your treated like friends and family and the are straight forward but friendly as you would expect in a Midwest town from midwestern people. Succinctly fun and interesting to hang. Totally opposite of a shady hole in the wall but still keeps up appearances! lol. The decor is part of its charm but they forgot the Navy flag on the cedar ceiling above the bar. Not everyone or place is perfect. lol Thanks for keeping it real! I'm sure there's a veteran that has historical flags that could be donated.

Still writing this review while I'm sitting at the table because the food is that good…read more I honestly did not expect a place with such a fun, college-bar atmosphere to have food this incredible--especially on a packed Saturday night. Let's start with what completely blew me away: the dessert. I'm not even a dessert person, but the toffee cake with ice cream was hands down the best restaurant dessert I've ever had. Absolutely unbelievable. I could've eaten three more. I already can't wait to come back, and honestly, I'd come back just for that dessert. Our sever asked us if we wanted to lick the plate LOL. By the way she was great. Now, the wings. The 5-wing basket with waffle fries is one of the best values I've seen in a long time. The Buffalo wings were fantastic, perfectly cooked with great flavor. The wrap was also excellent--it comes pressed like a panini, which takes it to another level. And those waffle fries... get the Memphis seasoning. The rub is ridiculously good. You can even get that same seasoning on the wings, and it's a game changer. Between the food, portions, prices, and atmosphere, this place absolutely exceeded every expectation I had. I came in expecting a good sports bar and left wondering how this isn't one of the most talked-about spots around. I'll definitely be back.

We came here for lunch with our team while we were in town. A sports bar type restaurant that…read morealmost has an outdoor terrace feel which was really cool since the area is quite historical looking. I was told to try the toasted ravioli so I tried some of that- did not disappoint and also got the Main Street Favorite 4oz burger cooked medium with a mountain of crunchy tater tots. The burger was cooked perfect and was a great size for lunch. I really enjoyed the tater tots. Not many places really nail a crunch tot, this place did it. Friendly staff and quick service.

Food & service were good. Loved the pizza Prices were…read morereasonable Planning to return soon

Excellent Italian Salad. The Meatlovers Pizza is very good as well. A very pleasant discovery.read more

Food was perfect. I had the blue burger and it was more than I could even finish…read more Service was awesome !! Bartender asked my name first off. She welcomed every customer by their name when they came in. She was so very friendly and welcoming. Good place to go if you are thirsty and hungry !

This is the definition of a dive bar, if I have ever been in a dive bar. We came around 730 on a…read moreWednesday evening and for 5 of us we had the whole back room to ourselves. I did enjoy my mushroom Swiss burger, but not their style of fries. My dad got the BBQ pork steak and I'm pretty sure this is his new favorite restaurant. Not only did he have leftovers, but he was still talking about the pork steak a week later. It was a really big serving and you get 2 sides with it.

Happened into Leo's about a month ago, looking for someplace closer to home. Came back today for…read morethe second time and had the same great experience. Really welcoming, friendly service from everyone. Today we tried the out some of the food. We had the Italian salad and the Honey Mustard wings. Salad was super fresh and tasty, but Wow the Wings! They make the Honey Mustard wing sauce in house and it's killer. Wings were cooked with perfect crispness. We saw some of the other dishes coming out and definitely a level above your typical bar food. We may have found our new favorite hangout.

Good times are had at this bar. Karaoke on Saturday is a good time. Travis behind the bar is so…read moremuch fun.

Food, service, all around excellent experience!!! Salad is divine!!! Pizza is spectacular!!!read more

Maybe it was the heatwave.. or maybe I was just off for a late dinner before bedtime…read more But this is the story of the "Root beer army" (so to speak). Pironne's is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, so I was kinda expecting... I dunno... something extra when I walked in the door (I think I'm going to have to find a dinner companion for these jaunts, just to go with so people don't look at me like I'm weird (which yes, I'm taking a point off for). Walked in and the sign warned me they're short-handed, so I expect a little time between stuff. Anyway, I'm by myself and the kid at the wait station kinda makes it known (Just "One"? Okay.) You could tell he didn't want to be there that night, but honestly, I'm not sure anyone did (as it was still roasting outside and this place is cooled by fans about 15 feet in the air... it was hot and stuffy inside (despite it being a non-busy night). Come on guys, I know we're wanting to be an Italian restaurant, but it's still America: Air conditioning please! Waitress is quick over to the table. No sweet tea in the restaurant, unsweet only (And this foodie is having a sad day at this restaurant to start.). Okay, Root beer it is.. (She quickly brings one over and so I ask her (as I do EVERY restaurant), what do you recommend? "Pizza is our specialty." I get that... but which pizza? You've only got 5 on the menu and a do-it-yourself pizza. it shouldn't be that hard to have a favorite. But that's all I get out of her. Okay, well, just for that. I'll start with the appetizer sampler. Fortunately, this was a quick serve, because remember I mentioned a heat wave? Root Beer one... gone! (remember the heat wave?) Unfortunately it takes a little while for Sampler plates, so by the time the plate arrives.. Root beer two.. gone.. but at least the other waitress is there for the save.. Perfect timing! So, they give me two plates (two, again! Sheesh. I'm by myself for this excursion!) for the appetizer (can i say, Mushrooms should NEVER look this small when they're deep fried!), it's called "BATTER UP!" and two different sauces (marinara and then tomato/meat sauce), even though I'm here solo. (See what I mean about a dining companion, even restaurants don't know what to do for solo men). Now amidst all my complainy-ing to myself... I gotta say the sampler's not bad and the Tomato/meat sauce is pretty darn good (made everything on the sampler plate better than just "breaded Italian food" (so I'm giving a HAPPY point here). But the heat wave still going on, but at least a different waitress sees I'm needing Root Beer #3! But now we have to take a point away. I'm still working through the appetizers but I set them to the side "AWAY" from the main floor.. so if you have to get over them you have to go through my eating, when introductory staff guy comes over and starts to pick up one of the bowls I've still got sauce in and food on my plate. (Do you really want me out THAT Bad?), but I was nice and motioned to him not yet.. so i didn't make him feel too bad, I think (I can be a nice old man at times :P).. And the waitress is back to take my order and Root Beer #4, and we'll do a "pizza" and since she didn't pick, Supreme. At this time I would point out all their specialty pizzas were about the same price (by size) and "DIY" came out to like $2 more if you added the same number of toppings. SO we're watching the root beer slowly disappear again. cause this was the step that took a while (getting the pizza), but here's where I'm going to be nice, because this pizza was... actually good. Not sure if it was the sausage or what, but it did salvage the meal. Oh and there was a rootbeer #5 somewhere during the Pizza eating time, that I kinda of lost track of. So on to the report card! Food: 3/5 (again, whatever meat on the pizza was used and the appetizer meat/tomato sauce saved it from being ordinary) Cost:; Again, probably more than i was expecting, but this time i will say it was due in part to higher than expected pricing for pizzas. Again if it had been with a friend, splitting costs, not so bad, but for a dinner of 1.. Little more expensive than i'd hoped. Service: Even though the kid obviously didn't want to be there and the staff was stretched thin, so mot the best night of service (2/5) Ambience: This is the United States, lack of a/c kinda just ruined most of the evening IMO (and the single runs of luck I'm having).. 2/5) But hey I probably my root-beer quota for the day.. so no winners/no losers this time around. So in my esteemed morale of the story: Make sure you're with a friend to split the costs, and in the end, a solid pizza that isn't enough to take the restaurant to 4*, but a decent 3-star Oh yeah and remember if you're going in the heatwave.. dress cool! (or you might be in that beverage-drinking army!)