Julie and I visited Bernardi's in Washington on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to meet up with a group…read moreof friends. There were eight of us at the table. When we arrived, the other six people in our group were already there, having drinks and sharing bread from the basket provided at the table. We ordered our meals, and when our food arrived, I asked for some additional bread to go with my meal. I was told, rather abruptly, that there was only one basket of bread per table. What I found particularly frustrating was that there were other tables with only two people sitting at them, and they had a full basket of bread. Meanwhile, our table of eight was expected to share one basket. I even offered to pay for additional bread, but I was simply told no, and I never received any additional bread. The policy itself was disappointing, but what really bothered me was the way the situation was handled. The waitress was extremely abrasive and difficult to understand, and there was no attempt to explain the policy or offer any alternative. A simple explanation such as, "I'm sorry, we have a new policy, but you can purchase additional bread if you'd like," would have been completely different. We have traditionally enjoyed Bernardi's and have gone there about once a week, either dining in or getting carryout. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning. Restaurants have plenty of competition, and when you're spending your hard-earned money somewhere, you should be treated with courtesy and respect. I understand that restaurants can change their policies, even policies I may not agree with. What I don't understand or accept is being treated rudely when simply asking for something as basic as a piece of bread with my meal. It wasn't the bread that ultimately made me decide not to return. It was the way I was treated.

I really love Bernardi's food. But we went there Saturday night and the service was Unbelievable!…read moreWe arrive promptly at six and we're seated ordered appetizers and drinks. Those were delivered, but we never saw the waitress again for 20 minutes. I'm seriously telling you 20 minutes. We sat there with no order. No refill on drinks nothing. We had to go to the bar to get refreshment. Finally got our dinner at 7:30! 730! By the time we ate, we were the last ones in the restaurant. They were actually running the vacuum around us. Here again the food was excellent, but there's no excuse for this type of service. they never did clear the table.

Great local pizza place. No delivery anymore, but great to order ahead and pick-up…read more Not much room inside to wait, but worth it.

INCREDIBLE. Just moved to Morton. Wanted some pizza and poof, Pegasus Pizza appears in my search…read morebar. I'm blown away how great this pizza was. The crust very tasty and great consistency. The sauce just a very good pizza sauce and the cheese once again a great consistency with an old school taste. Bottom line. This pizza place has to be one of the best in the area. So far this is the best pizza I've tried in central Illinois. GO TRY!!! you won't be disappointed.

Very Poor Food Safety.... So discussed I could not eat my food. All high school kids and one…read morefemale letting hair down and shaking it out next to noodles and sause large pots. A male itching skin then handling food without washing an no gloves....needs to be inspected for sure.

Shocking value - my meatball sub was great and the portion was huge. My wife's sub was also…read moredelicious and generous. I think there must have been a half pound of melted cheese on it and I could barely fold it. I really like the sweet bread as well. The order was prepared quickly and the counter person was very pleasant on my takeout order. What a great place.

A classic place to visit and are well-known for their sweetbread deli sandwiches! We stopped by…read morewhile visiting family and actually had them two days in a row: once catered and once sit down. I personally like the sandwiches (gondolas) toasted way better, which is why we just had to go ourselves. This spot was open and accommodating, although pretty packed despite it being absolutely freezing outside. It's calm and warm inside and there are lots of tables and booths. We had a little bit of a wait, maybe ten minutes. The server was nice although a bit rushed. Overall, excellent!

Avanti's is a cute spot for the locals in East Peoria that's been around for a really long time!…read more My boyfriend and I got a couple of their sandwiches and an appetizer for a nice little lunch. We got the Bruschetta which was probably one of the best I've had. It's so good! We also got The Famous Gondola and The Bristol, both toasted. They are known for their Gondola sandwiches so I'd definitely recommend that one if you're trying to figure out what to choose. Otherwise they have lots of options from sandwiches, pastas, and salads. Our service was really nice and helpful. Also parking is super easy with a huge attached free parking lot.

Review Visit: April 18th, 2016…read more This place definitely garners the attention it deserves. On one of my many trips (with a friend that didn't like being in photos), we stopped for pizza at the recommendation of many people we knew. We walked in on a sunny afternoon with empty bellies and high expectations. We were greeted by a friendly staff and a post-lunch winding down of the restaurant. There were a handful of employees who stopped in for a bite to eat but they all were wrapping up to go back to work. We were seated at a table and given menus and some waters. My friend and I have similar taste buds, so we quickly settled on the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza. If memory serves me right, I got my half of the pizza with jalapenos. I do love me a bit of a kick to my food. With the lunch rush past us, we got great service as we were really the only ones in there after about 10 minutes. Our waitress was prompt with everything and just great. It wasn't long before our pizza was brought out to us and boy did it look good. It's not stranger on this blog that I love pizza and Garner's was great. Each bite was full of flavor and each slice being exactly what our bellies needed before we started exploring Bloomington. About the only complaint I would have is that Garner's is in a weird location. It seems to be a newly-built area and I am not entirely too familiar with Morton but it seems to be in a weird location. When my GPS was taking us here, I had doubts the address was correct... but I am glad that I was proven wrong. Garner's was worth the hesitation while driving there.

Absolutely delicious pizza, tasty wings, and friendly service. A new favorite…read more The Family special was perfect for four people.

Great hole in the wall type place. We got an appetizer of the Mozzarella Sticks and wow they were…read moreso good, super stringy cheese I almost choked. Got a salad to start and I was kind of disappointed, lettuce wasn't super fresh and it was very watery. For the main dish I got the baked tortellini, very good although I thought there could have been a little bit more sauce. Service was top notch! Will come back as our family loves coming here.

Review Visit: December 29th, 2015…read more Palanza's was Plainza's. Palanza's seems to be well-regarded among people I know from the Washington area. With that in mind, I went with a group of friends to try it out one evening. We came. We ate. We left reeking of grease. That just about sums up my experience there. We showed up for dinner and tried a variety of things. We all ordered something different and shared some appetizers. What we all picked off the menu was lost to time. But I do remember chomping down my food and having to tell my mouth that there was indeed some food being consumed since there wasn't much flavor in my sandwich. I can't speak for my friends and I know asking them about their experience today would lead to a lot of "I don't remember"s. So, I am going to chalk it up to maybe having an off day there, either on my behalf or the chefs behalf. Either way, I won't forget the stench of my coat after we left. As soon as we got in my car to leave (it was just Tim and I in my car), I could instantly smell the reek of grease on my coat. It was fairly strong and made me gag a bit as I was taking Tim home. Once I got home, I instantly put my coat in the hamper for immediate cleaning. It's amazing that I don't remember what sandwich I ordered but the heavy grease smell on my coat is a memory that is clear as day. Second chances are something I believe in. I am willing to give Palanza's another go should the opportunity arise.

We ordered the Family Feast with spaghetti and added a salad. The spaghetti had ample noodles and…read moremeat sauce. The garlic bread was well seasoned and the extra bread was fresh. Our only complaint was the salad, for $6.99 we got a small plastic bowl with a handful of lettuce, nothing else was added. We were very disappointed.

First time visit, pleasantly surprised. I got the garlic bread and pizza bread with sausage on…read moretop. The sausage especially seemed like very good quality. Both dishes were very good and actually much better than versions of both at "LaGondola". Pricey though at almost $20. And the neighborhood seemed a bit run down, several empty establishments in the area. There are very few reviews on the pizza at this place and those that I have heard mentioned say this place is not known for their pizza. But bc I thought the sausage on top of my pizza bread was so good, it makes me wonder how that pizza would work out. But crust is important and I'm wondering if their crust is just not as good as their bread. Also, used the drive-thru. Fast, courteous and efficient service.

We did not have a good experience at the pizza ranch. Tuesday night is kids night One child 10 &…read moreunder free per full-priced paying adult. The pizza left a lot to be desired! The pizza that was on the buffet around 4:45 pm on a Tuesday night was not good and lacked variety. We requested a thin crust ham and pineapple pizza with light cheese. The pizza took 30 mins to appear on the buffet. No one told us when the pizza was on the buffet. The ham and pineapple pizza did not have very many toppings and was just ok. The salad bar had iceberg shredded lettuce and wilted spinach. The cheddar cheese and French dressing were good. However, the lettuce quality is disappointing. The fried chicken was not cooked properly. The chicken was chewy. The chicken was overcooked. Unfortunately, we will not be coming back to the pizza ranch anytime soon.

I must say the place is very clean and the service itself was very good. But 14.95 for lunch buffet…read morewas a bit rediculous! The pizza isn't really that good, Casey's pizza is a lot better and who eats 15$ worth of pizza at lunch anyway. It's just not a very good deal.

Best subs you'll find in the area! Definitely a hidden gem…read morehere in East Peoria. You will not be disappointed

Really great Sub! Even for plant based eater like me the veggie sub was so good with fresh bread…read moreand great crisp veggies inside topped of with a very good Italian dressing.