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Wooden Paddle

4.0 (103 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Grandma's Pie with arugula
Lydia W.

Great spot, but we definitely picked the wrong night to go :/ It was packed with family dinners, the football game was on, and tons of high schoolers were grabbing dinner before homecoming. Clearly a popular place and the food showed us why. Everything we ordered was great, and we'd definitely come back... on a weekday when it's less crowded.

Pepperonly pizza
Moises T.

Wooden Paddle was a really good surprise. A little more upscale, but still comfortable. It was kinda empty when we went. You can see the pizza ovens from the seats. Smells amazing the whole time. Staff was great. Sean helped us out and gave some solid recommendations. We went with the pepperonly pizza. When it hit the table, the presentation looked amazing. First bite... that was it. The crust had that perfect crunch on the outside but still soft inside. You could taste that wood-fired char, just enough to give it that smoky edge. The cheese was melted just right, stretchy and hot. The sauce had a nice balance, a little tangy, a little sweet, not overpowering anything. The pepperoni was the best part. Crispy on the edges, a little oily in a good way, and full of flavor. Every bite just worked. Thin, balanced, nothing too heavy. If you like pizza, this is one of those spots you gotta try. I'd go back for that one easy.

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Esther M.

We went to Wooden Paddle for the first time with a group (including a toddler), and it ended up being the perfect setting. It's a shareable, tapas-style dining experience, which makes it ideal for groups. We ordered the Fried Mozz Brick, which was good but didn't quite wow our group. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the Caesar salad, always a go-to for me and this one met my expectations. For pizzas, we tried the Pepper Only, the Sausage Fest, and The Original Mr. Beef, and that one ended up being my favorite. Definitely the star of the night. The drink menu is also great. Lots of options depending on what you're in the mood for. And as a mom, I have to mention the bathroom situation. Although it's downstairs, it's clean, spacious and private, and they have a changing table, which honestly makes such a difference. Believe it or not, not every place thinks about that, and it's always appreciated. Overall, a great spot for groups with good food, good drinks, and an aesthetic interior that left me wanting to go back for more.

Pappardelle
Cat H.

Great food, amazing service, and a family friendly dining room! The menu is full of amazing Italian dishes - you truly cannot go wrong! I've eaten here with both large parties, and with just one other person at the bar, and all experiences have been great! The "fried mozz brick" and "really good bread & butter" are my favorite apps. The "buzzkill" pizza and the "basil pesto pappardelle" are my favorite dishes. I highly recommend sharing a bunch of different plates!

Roasted n toasted
Miller G.

Quick rating : Food 5/5 Service 3.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 The food here is yummy. Whatever option you go with really is yummy. We ordered several items off the menu and everything came out perfectly. Even the kid's pizza was amazing, I had to steal a slice. Service however is not ideal. Our server was Emma or Emily (not sure) took her time between each time she visited the table. We finished our waters and wanted more and she was not around. The restaurant is nicely decorated and eye pleasing. Overall it's a great experience and would definitely go again.

Sausage Fest
Vita P.

Dined here on a Friday night - busy and for good reason! The space is beautiful - large bar available, plenty of seating, they even have designated spaces for large party rooms. We started with some appetizers. In order of preference: bread and honeycomb, bread and butter, polenta shrimp pops. The other items looked great on the menu also. The original Mr Beef was highlighted as a favorite - good especially if you like hot giardinara. The sausage fest was a little too heavy for my tasting- overload on meats and felt greasy and soggy but flavor was good. The menu has a good amount of pizza options and gluten free crust is available which is great. The dough was more crunchy than doughy which was a nice surprise. Great under carriage. Absolute shout out to our server Leah T - she was attentive, kind, accommodating and such a pleasure to have as a server. She made our first experience exquisite. The rest of the staff was attentive and quick to clean tables which was nice. I would recommend this place in the area! The pizzas are priced a little higher than others but the ingredients are high quality and every dish that walked past us looked excellent. Kudos!

Karolina J.

Came here twice, and sat outside both times but the place looks really trendy inside. Really like this location, I feel like menu has more to offer than the Lemont location. Service is pretty quick as well which is a plus if you come with kids. We enjoyed some salads and pizza.

David C.

Not pictured but the fig jam pizza is amazing!! My favorite pizza here. The fig jam is made in house and it really shines. The friend polenta with shrimp was delicious but I think adding a hit of spice would make it a 10/10 for me. But I would still order again since it's still super solid. The angel hair pasta was solid. I don't usually like this style of pasta but ordered it because my wife wanted it. I was pleasantly surprised by this! The drinks are also very well made and delicious. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The decor and vibes are fantastic as well and can see the dedication from the owners in every inch of this place.

Drink Menu
Miranda L.

What a beautiful space! Wooden Paddle LaGrange is a totally different vibe than their location in Lemont. This space is sexier, more sophisticated, and upscale. My husband and I visited and sat at the bar. I ordered the Moonmilk as recommended by the bartender. The color was not what I was expecting. The taste was subtle and more acidic than the description read but it was good and balanced. I also ordered their Goat Cheese Arancini. It came with four large balls with a dollop of sauce on top of each. They were perfectly crispy and savory. I did notice while visiting that their menu changes seasonally. They had less pastas than I remembered and some of our favorite items were no longer being served. I recommend previewing the menu online before visiting to ensure they have what you want.

Pomegranate cocktail
Anu K.

Love wooden paddle, we often visit the one in lemont since we're nearby which has more of a farmhouse vibe inside and very close tables but this new location in Lagrange is more of a modern vibe and spacious, there's multiple rooms to rent out for parties and feels a little more classy. Everything was so good! Our favorite is always the truffle mushroom pizza

Heads up!
Joy C.

There were always people waiting outside of this restaurant every time I went to the Mexican restaurant across the street. I was curious why it was that busy so I made reservations online for a Saturday night. We were seated promptly as we walked in for our reservation. We were seated at a table near the bar and I think that it was a better area. The rest of the dining area was very busy and loud. I like the interior and vibe of the restaurant. Our server was attentive and friendly. For this visit, I tried: POLENTA SHRIMP POPS- these were good THE BEST DUCKIN' RAGU- the pasta and duck were cooked well but the whole dish did not have any flavor. It was very bland. BLACKBERRY-MERLOT SHORT RIB- the meat was SUPER dry. I tried eating it together with the puree and the whipped ricotta but the meat was just too dry to chew. BUTTER CAKE- we were given this as a complimentary treat because we were celebrating an event. Unfortunately, the cake was BURNT. The dark (black) brown exterior of the cake speaks for itself. Overall, the place has a lively vibe and clean restrooms. The restrooms are downstairs, past the main dining area. The drinks were ok. The food? I don't think I'll be running back to eat here again, but maybe I'll try their pizza if I do come back.

Fire & Ice (tequila)
Joneice B.

Visited this location for a sponsored event but stayed to enjoy a cocktail. I tried the Fire & Ice cocktail which is traditionally made with Mezcal. I asked that they substitute this for a blanco tequila. I enjoyed my cocktail but wanted to more spice. The FIRE & ICE was made with passionfruit liqueur, fresh lime juice, simple syrup habanero bitters, fresh basil. On this occasion, I also got to try the Grandma's pie. The GRANDMA'S PIE Sweet was made tavern-style tomato sauce, provolone, fresh mozz, freshly grated parm, basil chiffonade. I would order this again as the tomato sauce was complex. Excited to come back and check out the brunch offerings. All the cocktails seemed to have cutesy names and thoughtful presentation. Definitely have the Ube Mai Tai on my radar for summer.

Katie N.

When I first walked in the door, I was like wow this place is classy. It is significantly larger than their Lemont space. The cocktail that I tried was don't take it for pomegranate. It was delicious. I also recommend the fried brie. It is not greasy compared to other cheese curds. For pizza, I enjoyed their grandma's pie (vegetarian), Mr beef (beef and giardinera), and k-bbq (Korean barbecue style). Owners are super friendly. Some things to keep in mind when coming here 1. There is some street parking in front, but the Calendar lot is right here. 2. 4 gender neutral bathrooms located in the basement. They have about 13 steps to go down, or offer an elevator.

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Gluten free menu is delicious. I had the shrimp and pasta with pesto sauce divided between three. I will be back for sure. Yy

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