A gem of a restaurant. I didn't realize this is an order and find a seat instead of a sit down restaurant with wait staff, but I definitely appreciate now that you order and find a table because this means service is fast. We came on a Saturday at about 1250, I am glad we came later because all the tables were taken but one got up while we were ordering our food so we were able to grab it. There is outside seating as well, but if it pours the tables make it wet, even though they are covered. I think on a non-rainy day there are enough tables, but on a rainy day it does get busy inside so I would recommend coming either earlier than noon or later than one. There is a ton of street parking around. One street down there was even free parking so we parked there. There are so many different types of pizza with really interesting ingredients. There was a Caesar salad pizza, which is the one that stuck out to me. We ended up getting just plain cheese pizza for the kids. I love how they have slices of pizza so you can try multiple flavors if you want. We got a meatball appetizer with breadsticks. My older son loved the meatballs, there is pork so I can't eat it. He ate two of the meatballs, and my husband ate two of the meatballs since our younger son didn't want to try it. My older and younger son split the breadstick and my younger son actually liked it more than the garlic knots, so we will definitely have to do this appetizer again. We also got each of them a slice of cheese, pizza, which they both ate enough of to make me realize that we did need to get two instead of one and split it between the two of them. We got a side of fries which my older son initially thought was OK, but then said he didn't like it that much. I think we can skip the fries in the future, but it really depends on whether the older son really wants the fries or not. And my husband got chicken marsala with garlic knots. The garlic knots are amazing. There are absolutely soaked in butter and garlic, so it is the least healthy thing for you on the planet, but it is so worth it. It comes with three garlic knots and we ate all of it. The chicken marsala was very good too. We got it with rigatoni and it is a huge plate so we split it. I didn't get food because I knew that nobody would finish the food that they got so I ended up eating off of everyone's plate. This was definitely the way to go, we did have some leftovers, but I think if we skipped the fries, we wouldn't have had food to take home. The people working here are all very friendly and the food was really quick. They bring the food out when it's ready. They also have a full bar which I thought is great if you want to make this longer meal. I love this place and prices were super reasonable. I will definitely come back. read more

Palace Pizza - Meatball - Pizza Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Palace Pizza is a solid four stars for me based strictly on the pizza and garlic knots. I didn't get a chance to try any of the pasta, although I have to admit it looked pretty delicious coming out. We tried several pizzas, including the pepperoni pizza with the garlic-knot crust, chicken Alfredo pizza, BBQ pizza, and Meat Delight. The pepperoni pizza itself was good, but I was a little disappointed by the garlic knots built into the crust. What's strange is that their regular garlic knots are completely different and AMAZING. Seriously, those were probably one of my favorite things we ordered. If the garlic-knot crust tasted like the standalone knots, that pizza would easily be top-tier. The BBQ pizza and Meat Delight were both pretty good and I would order either again. The chicken Alfredo pizza, however, was my least favorite. I personally didn't enjoy the flavor combination enough to recommend that one. The restaurant has that casual, old-school New York pizza/Italian joint vibe, nothing overly fancy, just a comfortable place to grab a slice or sit down for a meal. The staff was friendly during our visit, and everything felt pretty laid-back. Overall, definitely worth stopping in if you're craving pizza, but do yourself a favor and get an order of the regular garlic knots. Those alone are worth it. I'd come back to try more of the pizza and probably give the pasta a shot next time. read more

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First time at Palace Pizza and it definitely won't be the last. The lasagna, baked ziti, spaghetti, and pizza were all delicious -- everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and truly homemade. The service from everyone was outstanding and made us feel welcomed from the moment we walked in. The location is great, and we absolutely loved the authentic Italian atmosphere. A wonderful spot for anyone craving classic Italian comfort food. Kid friendly And they also serve alcohol ... Thank you read more

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We finally stopped in for a slice while visiting downtown Lakeland, and wow... I'm kicking myself for not coming here sooner. I'm usually not a fan of pizza by the slice, but I kept an open mind--and I'm so glad I did. My wife ordered the chicken Caesar slice and I went with the meat lovers, and hands down, this was the best pizza I've had in the five years I've lived in Lakeland. That's how good it was: the moment we finished our slices, we immediately ordered takeout for dinner later that night. We got the chicken broccoli pasta, cheese tortellini, and a Stromboli that was literally the size of a large pizza box. Everything was absolutely incredible--even after reheating at home, it tasted fresh and amazing. This place completely exceeded expectations from start to finish. Incredible food, generous portions, and clearly made with care. I can't wait to come back and work my way through the menu. Highly recommend--this spot is a must-visit. Service was super fast and the atmosphere is pretty chill. It does get extremely busy. They do have a really nice seating area outside on the side of the building. It's somewhat secluded or you can sit in front of the restaurant to see the happenings downtown. read more

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Yesterday was 1st Friday. You would think we would have to wait forever. That was not the case. They had seating inside and outside. We sat outside with the DJ. Yes that's right they had a DJ and we had a blast. We ordered our half Hawaiian half meat lovers pizza and it was ready fast they brought to our table nice and hot. The staff was amazing and professional. If they were stressed you couldn't tell because they were all working like a well oiled machine. Good job guy's. Me and my family are definitely going back read more

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Oooook! So my husband raves about this place all the time so when I had an opportunity to visit Lakeland for work, I came here to see what the hype was about. I totally get it now. The place was decorated old school Italian with red and white checkered tablecloths. Tons of pizzas on display. I ordered a slice of the spinach and ricotta one, and garlic knots. The garlic knots were dripping in butter. The slice of pizza was divine each time you have a bite of it. The people there at the counter were friendly and willing to help get whatever we needed. Excellent pizza. Loved it. Wish we had one similar in Orlando. read more

Palace Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Plenty of people know this about Palace Pizza but I will once again affirm-it's so good. Always-don't think I've ever eaten anything bad here or any of the locations; I don't know if they are all related or not but they are all good. Some have different prices but all are good. This downtown Lakeland location has large portions and friendly service. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked-not too mushy and not undercooked. The Alfredo was of medium consistency. It wasn't runny and it wasn't overly thick. This is a perfect starter for someone who has never had gnocchi before because it isn't spicy and not too rich. And of course, the knots are always good. read more

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Pizza by the slice is the way to go. My personal favorite is the Supreme. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly, helpful service. read more

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Staff was very nice and the portions were large. We enjoyed our meal and it was nice to be able to sit outside with our dog.

My husband and I spent a day in Lakeland. We went to this restaurant for a pizza dinner. We ordered the Joe's Special pizza. You order at the counter, they give you a number, you find a table and they bring the pizza to your table. The pizza was prepared quickly. They provide paper plates with the pizza. The pizza was a little greasy. Maybe from the pepperoni? But the crust was thin and crispy as we like it. The ricotta added a nice touch. The unusual thing for me was the printed menu and all the boards in the restaurant had no prices. A first in my experience. read more

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Really good pizza really great service. The restaurant is clean. The bathrooms were nice several beers to choose.

The food was fantastic, gluten free options in pizza and ravioli was excellent!! Non gluten free choices are outstanding as well ! The quality of this food is spectacular!! The portions are more than ample all of us had take home portions!! Highly recommend sitting on the patio ! read more

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I wanted to find another pizza spot and got lucky ...pizza was good, garlic roll GOOD and of course I had to get wings. These wings reminded me of a few bars or bowling alley which are my favorite. Staff was really nice and the place was clean. Outdoor seating available with street parking or you can park in a lot.I will definitely be back. read more

Palace Pizza Downtown- Lakeland @palacepizzadwtn Had the pleasure of visiting this Pizza place in Lakeland, FL. This is a definite hit by the locals in Lakeland. As soon as I went in , it was a packed house and I could see why. Great food, great customer service and great atmosphere all in one place. Thier Outdoor Patio is simply awesome. Now with the fall weather, you can't resist to be outside enjoying your Pizza. They have a lot of good options to eat. Thier sweet treats are so delicious too . So if you happen to be in Downtown Lakeland, make sure to come visit them. What I had: 1) 2 Pies Pizza - Half cheese/ Half Pepperoni. Half bacon and sausage/ Half Pepperoni Jalapeño 2) Cheese Bread and Garlic Knots- great appetizers 3) Tiramasu- Great Choice for dessert 4) Calzone- don't underestimate this choice. It's big and huge. Very satisfying. read more

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OLD WORLD PIZZA FAMILY ADVENTURE!!! We all love this PIZZA PALACE!!! We have been going here for a while and have never been dissapointed!!! It reminds me of the old school pizza places in regard to how you order and the variety of ready to heat pizza slice options to choose from. The exterior is a brick with old worldly Italian nostalgia decor. Interior tables have Red and white checker table cloth's, the walls have Italian style scenes/decor. The whole place always has a Clean look and feel. They have a Dessert/Bottled Drink case to tempt you while in line before ordering your entrees/pizza. Lots of YUMMIES, Try the Cannolis they're our favorite!!! They have or can make any pizza you can think of, almost of course, no one can have everything, lol, but pizzas Galore!!! They have many Salads, Italian entrees and other items to choose from. You can order by the slice and type of pizza or order full pies, pizza pies that is!!! They have so many ready to heat pizza slice types you'll have plenty of quick bite options to choose from and they are always fresh!!! Food to Value ratio: In my opinion Pizza Palace Pizza is worth the price point in comparison to others with same pricing & way less quality. It's worth the 35 min ride to eat here when we want Great Pizza, Garlic knots & Cannolis!!! AS ALWAYS TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!!! read more

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Pasta, pizza and salad with delivery along with tiramusu...everything was delicious and perfectly delivered Can't wait to try dining in the restaurant! Highly recommended read more

I walked past Pizza Palace the other day. But being from Chicago, I'm a pizza snob and would not even consider going in there. But I was at an event that was catered by Pizza Palace that changed my mind about this place. The food was delicious and prepared well. They had three different salads, a garden salad, antipasto salad, and a Caprese salad. All fresh. Also had garlic knots for appetizers Main courses included lasagna, gnocchi, and ravioli. Accompanied by meatballs, and a tray of sausage, onion, and green peppers. Food arrived warm. Everything was very tasty. If I'm back in the area, I think I would definitely give them a try. read more

I have very, very high standards for pizza - especially since I make my own Neapolitan and NY style pizzas at home; however, Palace Pizza really blew me away with the flavor, texture, and high quality ingredients used in their pizzas. Im visiting from out of town and this has been my best meal of my entire visit. Would definitely recommend! Excellent service, great ambiance, awesome food. read more

Holy Canoli is this pizza good!! Easily the best pizzeria in the entire southeast region of the US. First of all, the sauce is absolutely delicious, the dough is crispy and exactly as it should be. You couple this with an order of knots and sauce and you're all set. More than enough of a reason to drive to Lakeland IMHO read more

Pizzas here are sitting prepared and, after purchased, slices are heated and served. My husband said the pizza was "nothing special." The lasagna was also mediocre. It tasted as though it had been prepared for some time and reheated, the noodles were dark in color. The most interesting thing about Pizza Palace was there are no prices on their menus, nor any prices listed anywhere in the restaurant. I found this strange. We won't be back. read more

Delicious pizza. Ended up walking from another pizza place at the joinery that has rude staff, unreasonable prices and a 45 minute wait to eat at palace instead. The line at the other place was 0 pizza long, whereas palace was almost out the door. Staff at palace are friendly, service was insanely quick, garlic knots and pizza was great. Only giving 4 stars because their soda machine is out of half the options and they didn't alert us of this. Otherwise we will keep coming back for the superior food and service. read more

Was wanting some pizza and I was in Lakeland and wandered into this spot. That's quite a few people already having lunch and I am very pleased that I came in. Lots of employees working all or happy to be there and very friendly. This is a cool spot to go check out. I ordered a slice of supreme pizza and it was really good and the garlic knots I regretted only buying one cuz that thing was on point! Eating it with the marinara sauce was another hit. They have indoor and outdoor seatings so I chose a sit outside it was really nice and the whole area is clean. So if you're ever in downtown Lakeland definitely come check out Palace Pizza because it's really good and they have a great selection. The bathrooms are clean. read more

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Always great pizza by the slice. The staff is always friendly and the selection is extensive. Really nice downtown Lakeland area.

Great food,service was excellent, I was really surprised at the quality and the service.

All their food was delicious and made to order quickly. Would be my go to place if I lived there.

One of the best pizzas I've had, phenomenal fresh hot delicious anchovies onion and sausage goodness! 5 stars hands down!

Greasy pizza, reheated to order most of the time. Pasta dishes aren't bad and the sandwiches are pretty good. Service is always pretty good and the Resturant itself is nice inside and out read more

Absolutely delicious! Saw a fellow helper make a great review of this place so I figured I'd give it a shot...well I am so happy I did the pizza here is delicious I ordered way too much but It was worth it. I got a rustica slice which I highly recommend because it's a light sauce filled with meat and cheese and beautiful ricotta on top it's the perfect blend. The chicken bacon each square was good as well but got cold quickly but yummy for sure. My daughter loved the pepperoni pizza not spicy roni slices it was perfect for her. The chicken tort comes with either a knot or bread I definitely chose the bread it tasted amazing especially dipping it into the soup!!!! I can't wait to go back. read more

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I give this place a solid 4! I give this place a solid for we were vacationing in Lakeland and on the last night there was a huge storm so we didn't want to go out so we ordered pizza in. We got there 18 inch rustic and it was so huge but it was definitely delicious. We also got an order of spaghetti and meatballs and hands-down the best I've ever had from a pizza place, we are in Lakeland again. We will definitely stop next time! read more

Palace Pizza - 18" Rustica Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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Fantastic salmon and I am picky... Great garlic knots and just a wonderful cute local owned restaurant! Decorated old school and while we didn't have the pizza, it looked authentically thin like the NYC pizza that we adore and miss! read more

Considering that most people (sadly) don't know great pizza, which explains the high ratings. If you are that, you will enjoy it very much. To me, good enough. Using Dave's scale, I'd give it a 6.8. Remember for Dave a 7.3 is a solid pizza, good but not great. It's the best you'll get in Lakeland for sure. That said, I would not go out of my way to eat here. read more

4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 01/13/2023 Excellent pizza and Italian food that we enjoyed courtesy of our son's recommendation while visiting his worksite in the Lakeland area. You order from the counter while looking at the previously prepared menu items, then your selected items are warmed up and delivered to your table (see pictures). It is definitely an area favorite, as the place was buzzing when we stopped by for dinner. Tables were at a premium since it was quite chilly outside, so the outside dining area was not being utilized. The Garlic Knots (see picture) are unbelievably good - soft, warm, buttery and with just a slight outer layer crunch. In almost the same category was the Bruschetta (see picture) - crunchy bread, fresh ingredients and tasty seasoning! All of the pizzas that we tried (see pictures) were fantastic - not sure that you can go wrong with any of them. Most importantly, make sure you save some room for dessert (see cooler picture) and sample one or two before you leave. We had the Tiramisu and Chocolate Cheesecake - and both were oh, so delicious! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. read more

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Absolutely great pizza! We had a group of twenty so had a little different experience than when you typically visit since you usually order at the counter. We had multiple pizzas. Everyone seemed to love them all. Then the desserts showed up. Wow. Amazing. Decent selection of beers in cans or bottles. Really nice patio. Great food and very friendly service. read more

Very good pizza by the slice. Very busy the weeknight we were there. Would visit again.

Delicious with an unbelievable set of menu items. A treasured find for this Lakeland for sure.

The reviews here do not lie, the food and service was AMAZING!! We had a little bit of everything: veggie pizza, lobster ravioli, Greek salad, garlic knots, and mozzarella sticks. Everything was made fresh to order and came out piping hot. The ambience is very relaxed and homey feel. I like that you can order at the front and the food is brought to your table. It made the service seem a lot quicker. I wish we lived in Lakeland so we could come here more often. It is that good! read more

We were just strolling through Lakeland when the incredible aromas coming from Palace Italian stopped us in our tracks--and we're so glad they did! Our group of five grabbed a table on their charming patio, which was both inviting and comfortable. We decided to keep it simple with a couple of slices of pizza and some drinks--everything was so delicious! To top it all off, we were completely surprised when the manager, Gina, treated our table to cannoli! She and the entire staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and truly made us feel like part of the family. Gina even offered to take a group photo for us in front of their beautiful mural, which made the experience even more memorable. We can't recommend Palace Italian enough--great food, great people, and a great vibe. We'll definitely be back! read more

One of the best places to have pizza in Lakeland. Been there few times during lunch hour. One of the better choices. Its quick and the food tastes great. read more

Ordered through their website for pickup and food was ready within 20 min and made correctly. Eggplant parm entree included side spaghetti and 3 huge garlic knots with sauce. Veggie Stromboli was big and had plenty of sauce. It could've had less cheese and more Veggies for my preference. Nice covered patio and indoor ambience of a classic pizza joint. 9/10 would come back! read more

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This place takes me back to the days of walking around Times Square in NY. Pizza shops everywhere serving out NY famous pizza. The problem with by the slice is the reheat, but hey pizza is pizza. Kind of, PP uses only the freshest ingredients. Something that takes you back to NY NY. If you're in town stop by for a slice. Well worth it. read more

Palace Pizza - customers at the counter - Pizza Near Me - Lakeland, Florida