I grew up about a mile and a half away from Portesi's and I think it was my absolute favorite place…read moreto eat, at least for pizza. In the many years since I moved away from Rapids, I have not been there but I could not pass it up when driving by today. I have very mixed feelings about it. The atmosphere was just not the same. They remodeled it and quite frankly it's just boring, awkward and loud now. The carpet and the checked plaid tablecloths and candles and everything that made an amazing old-school Italian restaurant are gone. It is very boring. Could be anywhere decor. Without the carpet, it's also extremely loud. The reconfiguration of the dining room was also very weird. So the atmosphere is just not what it used to be. I don't know why they gave that up. I know carpet is not easy to maintain but still. It's just a really not great vibe inside. That being said, they still make the best damn pizza. It was everything I remembered. I don't know how they do their crust better than anywhere else in the Midwest or beyond. It was so very, very good. Loved it wish I could eat that pizza more often. So thumbs down for the atmosphere big thumbs up for the pizza and the very gracious and helpful staff. It's an Italian restaurant. I wish they had Negronis on the cocktail menu, but I guess those just aren't popular in Wisconsin.

Great pizza, great bar service, nice place. Going for years, nicely done. Sandwiches are good when…read morenot in mood for pizza.

We have been coming here, nearly weekly, since January 2025. It is situated in the town's old…read morelibrary, high ceilings and chandeliers. I have never once been disappointed. Nice crispy thin crust pizza that doesn't skimp on the cheese!

Food rating! 5 Stars for a unique pizza that has been true and consistent for perhaps 20+ years!…read more Little fun fact, did you know it's run by a sitting Mayor? It's an old school library longtime ago converted to this pizza place. The sauce, crust, and flavors are unique and fantastic. If you catch Dan in the building, he's welcoming and kind. they also have a basement party room that's convenient for small to midsized gatherings. If you find yourself seeking a unique and tasty pizza, here's your spot.

We have gone to this Rocky rococo many times over the years. The staff is excellent, always willing…read moreto go the extra mile. Our children did a field trip here and everything was great and very generous. The pizza is awesome and the salad bar is delicious! Out of the many many visits we have had, never once did I have a bad experience.

SCAM ALERT Went here…read moreon lunch break because it would be quick. Was charged an unexplained customer charge so they could keep the change. Then while sitting and waiting for order they came back and said they did not have what I ordered and would have to make it from scratch if I wanted to wait. Could not wait and asked for money back. They only gave me cost of food and tried to keep the money they had stolen from me. Terrible management, how do you run out of the slice of the day during peak time and not even have more being made. Waiting to run out of product before even starting more during meal time is unforgiveable. Ended up going hungry because of their incompetence.

Stopped for a Bloody Mary and was not disappointed. Clean bathrooms (super important) very friendly…read morestaff and the Bloody was great! So glad we stopped, hopefully we'll get back this way again.

I let my husband do the research for a place we could grab some breakfast and a drink. We showed…read moreup Memorial Day around 10:15a and I knew before we even came in that they didn't serve food. We went in anyways and had a drink so we could figure out our next stop. There were a couple of other patrons there, plus the biggest, friendliest Great Dane I'd seen (bonus). The bartender was friendly enough but I'm sure he knew were weren't sticking around so why engage too much? There seemed to be a good amount of TV's, games and seating. Was also clean and well-lit for a dive bar. I believe they serve pizza but that's it.

My first visit. I've been spending time in my home town and checking out all the places that have…read moreopened (and have vegetarian food) since I left. I love the location- along the river, historical building with high ceilings, lots of space and a variety of seating styles. They have a small but nicely curated wine list. I had a Cabernet Sauvignon and Vouvray. For dinner I ordered the pizza special- a Shrimp pizza that was an unexpected delight. The combination of the shrimp, lemon and parsley balanced really well. super friendly and helpful staff. A lovely place to visit for a beverage and pizza.

Pizza and breadsticks were really good weren't a lot of people in the restaurant cause of the…read morerecent storm so service was awesome was really hard to sit in the chairs

Excellent Warm Cozy place. Prime Rib Sandwich special & fries delicious. Meat so tender. Incredible…read moreBloody Mary. Thanks Jody. Will be back. Highly recommend

I'm back home in the Rapids for Easter weekend and wanted to find the best fish fry around. Ida's…read morehad me at perch! Walking in, it's got the look and feel of your average Wisconsin tavern but the menu is a step above. seriously- you can order perch for your fish fry!! Not much on tap but they have a decent beer in the bottle collection. Friendly helpful staff. Most importantly- the Fish Fry lived up to the hype! So tasty- breaded and crispy without being too greasy or heavy. I highly recommend!

This place concerns me sometimes. Whenever we order pickup someone who's working on is on a…read moresubstance or has been within a day or two. They never fail at making good pizzas though, I've only ever had 1 really bad delivery experience here and it was probably just a busy day. The foods consistently good and never gross or bad. The insides nice I think.

2nd time in a month, I place an order.. and its done wrong... placed an irder with a…read moreperson..because last time they said, it might have been the computer did not place the right order..B.S. SO TODAY I spoke with someone.. ordered 1/2 &Half... she asked if I wated the extra toppings on the right or the left !@ Huh?? a round pizza has sides..ok !! so I told Her the top.. I get there AGAIN the order is screwed up. I tell the mngr.. the Kid starts to argue with Me.. WTF!!... so they were making the order again.. walked out... not spending my $$$ to get food they give me... its not free food.. I pay for it... THANKS DOMINOES

This business needs to get there act together. I order one…read moretime and I swear I will not go any where else for pizza. The next time I order and they either forget items on my order or it's not cooked all the way threw. Not sure if I can recommend this place until changes are made.

Great pizzas and the staff is always accommodating when we ask them make our pizza a 1/2 & 1/2. Not…read morein the mood for pizza? Try one of their sandwiches or pasta.

Very friendly staff and very nice location. My wife and I both had a tap beer and Prime rib french…read moredips. Both beers were flat tasting. Maybe the system was not set right? We just had 1 beer each so not that big of a deal. But our meals came and the sandwich was very small. Hardly any meat in them and dry. High price for not much value. I would expect more from an $18 sandwich and fries.

This is a wonderful place to gather with friends for a traditional Wisconsin fish fry. Just an FYI,…read morethe place is always busy, so be prepared for a wait....that's not a problem is you plan cocktail time with friends on the patio into your plans. The inside bar area is huge, and they have many local beers to choose from, my favorite is usually an ice cold Spotted Cow. Everyone in our group had the breaded/fried fish with fries, the portions were generous and the orders came out quickly. Everyone was happy with their meal and we will gladly return. The only criticism is that we felt a little rushed so they could turn over the table.