FYI- This pizzeria DOES NOT DO APPPLE PAY…read more You can use your credit card. Maya (May-Yah) was really nice and kind as our waitress. She sat us by the window which was a nice view of outside. We all ordered the tortilla soup and it was ok. It was more like a puréed soup with some shredded chicken. This place is huge and spacious and a lot of seating with a lot of tv screens which aren't as loud as other pizzerias. One an actually have a nice conversation. The moment came for the thin crust pizza and it was phenomenal omg the big size sausages are to die for.

I had two extremes for their pizza, the thinnest, and the thickest... and I enjoyed both!…read more Stumbled upon this spot when I was in the area, and I am happy I went! Coming in here, it was not too busy inside and we were seated right away. We started with some wings initially, and were then intrigued by the "Fried Garlic Butter Donuts". The wings were good, though everyone really enjoyed these fried donuts! Essentially fried dough, we were recommended to get this with the Nacho Cheese sauce, and oh man... this was a good way to start the meal! For the main course, we got the All American Thin Pizza w/ Bacon, and the Super Stuffed Pizza. The 2nd pizza is a Deep Dish pizza with extra cheese inside! Note that this pizza takes about an hour to prepare, but the wait is well worth it! Both pizzas were delicious in completely different ways. The thin pizza had a good crisp and just the right amount of cheese, sauce and flavor! The Super Stuff Pizza was very cheesy and I definitely needed a knife a fork to cut and eat it. It was VERY filling and every though we were a large group, we still took food home! Overall, if you are craving pizza in Champaign, this is one of the places to check out! Depending on your preference, I'm sure you will find the type of pizza that you like!

Delicious walk-up counter NY pizza. I did the build-your-own with sausage, pepperoni, onion, and…read morered bell pepper. I liked the wide variety of topping choices! I liked that you could choose red vs green bell pepper, since I prefer red and it isn't usually an option. The toppings seemed quite fresh, the crust was soft like typical NY pizza. Even with these positives though, I felt it was expensive for what it was. I don't think a large, even with this number of toppings, should be over $30. Regardless, I probably will return! Good pizza!

This is it! You've been looking for a respectable slice of pizza in C-U and you just found it…read more The pizza here is street food. I ordered a slice of plain cheese, and it was ready to go in just a few minutes. The crust was pillowy around the edges and floppy near the pie's center, thanks to the sauce and slight grease from the cheese. The sauce is mostly or all crushed tomato and slightly sweet. The mozzarella was evenly layered. As a standalone slice, the point got a little more cooked than the outer crust which maybe wanted more time. For group orders they circle multiple slices on the same pan, and I'd bet they cook more evenly. Almost everyone in the shop ordered a slice with at least one topping, and there are some great looking specialty slices. I look forward to trying them soon!

I'm a college student and honestly this has saved my life with the cheap meal deals and good food…read more It's definitely the sometimes

This was, without a doubt, the worst deep dish pizza I have ever eaten. The cheese was flavorless,…read morecheap, and far too packed to where each bite was nothing but cheese with the tiniest hint of crust and sauce (and I ordered extra sauce). The crust was stiff and lacked any sort of taste. The sauce was the only part that I would consider to be average. I'm very confident that there are multiple grocery store frozen deep dish pizzas that are far superior to what I ate at this place. It feels disrespectful to include this on a menu and charge $28 for such a disastrous glob of tasteless garbage.

This place is AMAZING! Excellent authentic Italian and excellent service! I visit every time I'm…read moreback in Illinois. The ziti and lasagna are outstanding!

The Pizza was soggy and as thin as a paper. The sausage did not taste well. Not worth the money at…read moreall. I ordered it to be delivered at my place. Thus, I did not visit the place. So, I am not sure if I can comment on the restaurant's in person service, beauty, environment, or vibe.

Tip: the crushed tomatoes bring a classic, delicate flavor to the pizzas. However, they also bring…read morea good deal of moisture. After a slice or two, the pizza crust gets soggy and loses its crisp -- the whole point of Neapolitan pizza! Pizzas with meat mostly sidestep the issue by omitting the tomato. Vegetarians should take particular note of the platters, which serve seasoned slices of bread made from the pizza dough. Also, consider the Bianca pizza, which is just topped with cheese. Also note: the salad dressings are made from a vinaigrette base, including the Caesar. As a result, the salad works better as an amuse bouche -- a few, bright bites to clear the palate before the next course -- rather than a full course in itself.

Service is slow, but the pizza and salads are worth the wait!!!…read moreDefinitely will go back for the salad and smoked duck pizza!

Stopped by for some great food and wasn't disappointed we tried the smoked meats platter (ribs and…read moresmoked round) like a smoked roast beef with two sides of onion rings and potato salad and we got the soup of the day a sausage orzo. The ribs were smoked and seasoned very well and didn't need any sauce but the spicy hot BBq sauce was hot we tried the smoked round and it was sliced thin and was delicious not too Smokey but tender and easy to eat onion rings and always good and potato salad was good just on the sweet side. Sausage Orzo soup was very flavorful and we really enjoyed it Wanted to get some slices of the pie of the day but the platter filled us up and we will be back for the pizza we seen a few come out to others and they looked delicious Place is very clean and service was nice and he was very attentive to our needs Great spot for some good BBQ and we'll be back for the pizzas and hopefully try some pies next time

Milk was quite ok. A bit weird texture but the werid young child gave me a frosted glass. So wait…read morestaff was pretty good. The restaurant walls have a picture with a duck next to gunshots. Quite good vibes.

Hands down the best Italian Beef in region. Staff is the best and new spot always has seating…read more Sandwiches aren't cheap but huge. Very happy this place is around. Miss their pizza.

Meat sandos make me happy!…read more Glad we stopped by to try this spot! Literally everything was so delish! We were greeted upon entry and although I briefly looked at the menu online, there's so much other randomness that's available! Be sure to follow their socials for specials and limited menu items that aren't on the paper menus at the counter. We ordered the Baldarotta, Italian Beef, and Turkey Pesto-Hot. Also got an order of fries and the Sicilian Potato Salad. Then ran away with 2 pistachio cannolis! There are quite a few tables in the dining area. I really enjoyed that each table was different with a different set of chairs for each table. There are restrooms available...which was great because I definitely got messy! The namesake Baldarotta had a combination of the porketta and sausage and it made me smile from ear to ear! Such a comforting sandwich. The Italian Beef came with a a whole wide container of au jus for optimal dipping and was so flavorful! The Turkey pesto ordered hot (vs. cold) is a game changer! The pesto Mayo was DELISH! Fries were well seasoned. The potato salad had olives in it and I enjoyed that as well! The cannolis we took to go and enjoyed them later that evening! I loved how it wasn't too sweet at all! Parking was easy as there are spaces in the back. They are next to a brewery so could see pairing these tasty eats with a drink or two next door. Will definitely be back!

We often get a pizza at Padano's on Friday nights. It is always fresh and tasty. We get a large…read moresausage and mushroom pizza and it is a real treat

It's a shame when you try to support your local pizza restaurant but the owner is rude when you…read moretry to order then he hangs up on you. I decided to go into the pizza shop to ask him why he told me "I don't understand I can't make that" in an agitated tone and then hung up when all I asked was for a sausage pizza and cheese pizza. He looked startled that I questioned him in person and he stated that the phones weren't working (he always uses this as an excuse for being rude to customers over the phone). Even if your phones aren't working, then you need to tell me that instead of being rude and hanging up. We have lived in this town for a long time and the town has always talked about how the owner is very kind or very very rude to his customers. Padano's, we will never order from you again. I will always pay more for professional service with kindness. Monicals it is!

We were seated almost right away. Our waitress was very efficient, taking our orders and clearing…read moreour plates in a timely manner. I honestly had low expectations, but the pizza was surprisingly amazing. I had a Hawaiian pizza that was well-done without being burnt, and it had plenty of toppings for a reasonable price. The restaurant is cozy for its size and a nice spot for a family meal. My only complaint was the salad; it was freezing, almost as if it had been kept in a freezer and then thawed out, which made it unpleasant to chew. There were also very few dressing options. Beyond that, both the pizza and the breadsticks and sauces were fantastic.

This is a bit of a difficult review to write. Our experience with Monical's last night had…read moremultiple 'positives' along with several 'negatives'. Sadly, overall we were disappointed with our first visit to this well-known Italian food chain. We ordered two thin crust one-toppings pizzas to take advantage of the online coupon, yet both pizzas were incredibly bland with an odd chewy texture for the crust. Even before ordering, I was taken aback by their high prices. On the plusses side, they were filling, looked fantastic, and were piping hot. My father-in-law seemed to enjoy his lasagna and will get two meals out of it, so it was certainly priced appropriately. He has eaten their lasagna many times over the years and gets a hankering for it every so often. Online ordering was easy. We liked the separate pick-up window (similar to a drive-thru) at their building to save time having to go inside. I would be interested in trying their lasagnas next time. However, for take-out pizza, we will stick with Papa John's. Otherwise, I see much more value and flavor in eating Legit and Home Run Inn frozen pizzas.

Best Italian in CU. Great service, food and cocktails. Nice selection of wines. The deserts are…read morevery tasty as well.

Nandos is one of my favorite places in Champaign. However, this visit was different than most--…read morethey have started doing a set menu with appetizer, entre, and dessert for about $65 per person. The one caveat is that menu items off of the set menu can not just be ordered. For exampl, you cannot just order the arancini balls anymore-- which is one of my faves. This was a smidge disappointing if you don't want to order from the set menu portion. The regular menu has some options but not all that they used to. The food was good per usual just this change up threw us off!