Monical&#x27;s Pizza

Make sure and read all of the negative reviews. They are probably the most objective and they hit…read moreall the highlights. Disclaimer: this visit was on Mother's Day so we understood that it would be crowded with longer wait time. First time in restaurant. The tables are packed claustrophobic tight. Or table was smack up against the side of the salad bar. I was afraid my hair would get in the lettuce. Every time someone walked past our table they bumped into the chairs. Payment is No cards, cash/check only and this info is NOT published anywhere but on a notecard taped to the cash register which was blocked from view as we were seated. Not on the door, not on the website. I see it's here in the comments on Yelp, but I had poor signal and didn't do a review search, just looked at the website. Poor treatment by owners - attitude was not "I'm sorry for your poor experience" but "I'm sorry you're complaining, get lost." Carry out orders and friends and locals seemed to receive priority service. Mediocre, overpriced food. "Baked" pasta dish was runny, mozzarella barely melted, meat sauce with barely any meat, way too sweet. Garlic bread with very little garlic. Pizza crust was hard, flavorless, over cooked on edges. Sauce (to me) has a weird chemical-like taste. Toppings were not fresh, mushrooms were canned, pizza was under cooked in the middle. Wait time - it was one hour until someone told us it was ready to come out in a couple of minutes..... then it actually was another 30 minutes or more later, during which the waiter avoided us like the plague until we flagged him down and asked when our food would be out, then another ten minutes after that. After reading reviews, it would seem that the time deception is a sanctioned tactic. Finally, after going to the car, retrieving an old checkbook, and writing a check with a generous tip in spite of the deficiencies, we politely expressed that they should publish their payment policy and how wait time was misrepresented. Received a very curt response. Left an honest comment on the community fb page and was threatened, cursed, and called every name in the book by most of the friendly "locals." But hey, social media, right? The rudeness on a busy day could have been easier to forgive if everything else had been five star, but the food really isn't worth the price and the wait. And jeez, Monticello....I'm afraid to drive through town, much less eat at this restaurant again.

Our experience was similar to Daune S (see below). Not likely to return. Most of the problem…read moreseemed to be in the kitchen. The floor staff were all nice and tried to be attentive.

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A (half eaten XD ) bacon and garlic large pizza.

Filippo's Pizza and Italian Food of Mahomet

4.1(80 reviews)

16.2 mi

Excellent service and Brittany was amazing. Pizza was delicious and we will be coming back! We got…read morecannolis and they were fresh and so yummy. Can't wait to try the pasta. Family owned and met the owners so kind. Great prices all fresh ingredients

Arrived early to have a table for four. The restaurant is pretty cool inside so make sure you have…read morea jacket. We needed to wait for our party and Brittney was generous in allowing us a delayed order until our party showed up. We ordered one cheese pizza and one pizza with sausage, onion, mushrooms, peppers, and artichokes. Our full pizza was delicious! I really like their sauce and their crust. The crust is crispy and has great mouth-feel and the sauce is sweeter than I have normally have which is why I like it...it's really good. We ordered the larger pizza so I could have leftovers....so good!

Filippo's Pizza and Italian Food of Mahomet

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Mama T's

4.5(8 reviews)

7.4 mi

This was one of the best deep dish pizzas we have ever had. It had so much flavor and the spices…read morewere just right! It beat Papa Del's in Champaign by a mile!!!

Really good pizza, delivery fees surprisingly low even when ordering 10 miles out. They let you…read moreeat inside too.

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Casey's

3.2(6 reviews)

0.4 mi

For gas station food it's not the worst. However, the pizza is typically very greasy. I would just…read morerecommend not eating gas station food.

Yoooo, Casey's-- I love y'all's pizza. But what is this!? Pepperoni pizza more like, Nottalottaroni…read morepizza.

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What's in this photo? Not a whole lotta pepperoni, that's what.

Joe's Pizza

3.9(23 reviews)

22.0 mi

Walked in right as openedwas greated as soon as we walked in. Very friendly. Nice open space, GREAT…read moreAMBIENCE. INCREDIBLE MUSIC!!!! Food was good. Alfedo sauce is very good. Itailan beef was good but wish was served with au jus. Friendly server. Solid 6/10, would come back.

Today was an extremely busy day for them. The town had a start of football season scrimmage and so…read morethe restaurant was hammered by all of the guests coming to eat dinner here. The staff was running and sprinting along the floor, the servers were engaging the guests, there were smiles all around. The wait was a little long, but the pizza was excellent and so was the toffee cheesecake. Very very family friendly and an amazing dining experience

Hand tossed crust

Wine (and garlic bread with mozz)

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Toppings on top of cheese. Piled high.

Casey's

5.0(3 reviews)

7.7 mi

Friendly people and great service. Great pizza for a good price. I like their Veggie Pizza but I do…read moreadd pepperoni.

Awesome service and phenomenal food! Staff is extremely friendly! Locally owned! Cheap gas abs you…read morecan't go wrong with Casey's pizza

Judy's Kitchen & Catering

4.8(4 reviews)

12.4 mi

Cute lil diner with the friendliest service and something for everyone on the menu. Very kid…read morefriendly and welcoming - my little guy loved the mac n cheese and french fries. FYI payments are cash or check only.

Great family owned and operated restaurant. Food is always freshly prepared and hot when served.read more

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Sun Singer Wine and Spirits

4.1(226 reviews)

17.1 mi

I can't believe it's taken this long for me to write a review about my fav restaurant in CU. I…read moreabsolutely love this place, I have never had something I didn't love here but one of my new favorites are the yellow fin nachos! Omg they were so amazing, fresh and flavorful! Also our waitress was seriously nice and attentive we never needed for anything! I seriously cannot recommend this place enough!

We stopped into Sun Singer for a lunch break during a business trip, and it ended up being one of…read morethe highlights of our time in the area. It's a wonderfully unique space--part wine and spirits shop, part lively daytime dining room--with a steady flow of customers browsing bottles alongside a full bar and tables occupied by ladies who lunch and retirees enjoying a relaxed weekday afternoon. It is a surprisingly chic space for Champaign. The dining room was busy enough that there would have been a wait for a table, but we were perfectly happy at the bar. Our bartender was very friendly and welcoming, even while clearly managing a high volume of guests in what felt like a short-staffed moment. Despite that, service remained warm and attentive. We shared the traditional fondue, which was generously portioned and stayed hot for an impressively long time thanks to their setup--ideal for lingering over conversation. We both enjoyed wine pairings, and I especially loved the Winter Warmer Knob Creek cider: cozy, well-balanced, and a standout choice, particularly for anyone who appreciates Knob Creek. Sun Singer has an excellent atmosphere--social, distinctive, and effortlessly inviting. I very much look forward to returning the next time we're back in the area.

Chargrilled oysters

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