We'd heard of this pizza spot since we arrived to Grinnell, so naturally we had to try it…read more Immediately greeted as we walked in the door and loved that we could see all the chefs in the kitchen right then and there. It was busy but not so much that we didn't get sat right away. Our server was also busy so someone else took our drink order - and then gave us menus. We ended up ordering the meatballs, a salad, and a classic pie, and walked out also with a cool vintage looking Pagliai's tee! The meatballs were large, came with two, and really flavorful. The sauce was classic tomato but not basic, you could taste the aromatics and that was so good. Basic salad but really delicious runny ranch to go with it, which I loved. I dipped the crust from my pizza in it and it was just so good! For the pie we split it in half - half with meats and the other half with special. The crust was thin and also seasoned nicely and couldn't say enough about how delicious the cheese was. It was so gooey and thick - it made the pizza so incredibly good. Besides our server taking us on due to the prior one being too busy, the vibes inside were chill and casual, music was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. Everyone behind the pizza counter had smiles and acknowledged you. Was a real delight. Everywhere in Grinnell folks rave about Pagliai's and we understand why. We'll definitely have to come back!

Busy place on a Saturday night!! We were quickly seated & had a great waitress! We started with a…read moredraught & garlic bread. Then we had a large Paglials special. Hot & crispy tasty crust. But rather plain- sausage was just pork it seemed. Next time we'll go back to the house special! But wait! Based on another review, I ordered a piece of champagne cake! It was light and tasty and a great way to end the meal.

This pizza is hard to beat! I really can't think of a better-tasting pizza anywhere that I've…read morevisited. It's unique. Made with the best ingredients-the sauce & so much cheese. They have a wide variety of pizzas, great salad bar, & the homemade cinnamon & caramel rolls are to die for. The owners are very nice & welcoming-staff is friendly. You MUST try it. They have never disappointed! My friends always want to eat here-everyone is obsessed with it. It's famous, or should be!

Little place and family owned it looks like. Fantastic pizza! We had a deep dish and the flavor was…read moregreat and price was perfect as well.

Called in to place a carry out order. No issues. Eat here a couple times a week have the menu…read morememorized. go in to pick up my order and it was partially missing. Got told by the manager that she took my order herself and that I didn't order what I was inquiring about. so proceeded to wait 15 minutes for her to get my 2 drinks ready that I ordered 30 minutes prior as she gave me an attitude in front of the whole bar and angrily placed the receipt in front of me. let alone when I got home and looked at my food I have food that I didnt even order. Terrible management and organization. Will no longer be a frequent visitor.

Good service good food. Nice people and really great atmosphere. Locally run and operated very cleanread more

Great calzones, pizza, and spaghetti. Very nice people in good customer service. The restaurant is…read moreclean and casual.

Well to start the pizza is still amazing. But my gripe is lazy people. First off the waitress…read morenamed Jenny was the best ever. She was friendly and fast and knew her job well. Then the other 3 was lazy. One came in while we was there her name is Nikki. All she did was talk talk and talk some more. OK if she was to man the register then do it but when not busy then clean something. The front windows for instance they need cleaned. Then the red head came in she wore a pink shirts saying Nanas Army. She started eating as soonas she got there and was still eating when we left. No work just eating. Then one other was there and all she was doing was talking and talking . Goodness there are lots of things to keep busy with. So suggestion tell the lazy people get to work and shut your traps . .. Jenny was doing all the work ....

First time here. The food is fabulous. The service is first class. I will definitely be coming…read moreback. If you are a pizza snob, you need to eat here. The cannolis are good too, very traditional with chocolate chips and pistachios. The service is the best I've had anywhere. Did I mention the food was fabulous?

High-End Pizza & Perfect Peronis…read more If you're looking for authentic, high-quality pizza in North Liberty, Rusciano's is the spot. The pizza was excellent--perfectly cooked crust and fresh toppings that actually taste like they came from an Italian kitchen. It's hard to find a place that gets the balance of sauce and cheese just right, but they nailed it. To top it off, they have Peroni on deck. There's nothing better than a cold, crisp Italian lager to cut through a rich pizza. Great atmosphere, even better food. We'll definitely be back!

We saw this small local owned business on yelp and decided to give it a try! We decided on the meat…read morelovers without sausage and added pineapple. The crust held up well to the toppings and sauce, and it wasn't too thick or thin! The flavors melded together perfectly! We also shared an ice cream flight which was spoon licking and bowl licking good! The building was small with just a couple of tables. Even though it was small, it was inviting. It's a great place to meet friends and just spend some time catching up. The lady who took our order and served us was friendly, helpful, and patient since we probably changed our minds multiple times trying to decide what to order.

We had the snack size cheese and meat lovers. It was delicious. The crust was in good balance with…read moresauce and toppings. It was well loaded. The ice cream was worth the trip. We did the flight b/c with ice cream why not. Will be back for sure! Service was very friendly even though we came about 1/2 hour to close.

After the commute home the last thing that I want to do is make a pizza from the love of my oven…read more We tried Kruso's pizza last night and were quite pleased with their deep dish pepperoni. With an ETA of forty-five minutes, the pie was there in less than thirty. The crust was perfect, you could taste that the cheese was not far from the utter. A FIVE star rating would have been given, if they had a dining room to eat in rather than only offering delivery.

I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

Whenever I come to Iowa city I must have their Chicago Style pizza. The amount of cheese inside the…read moreperfectly crunchy yet chewy crust is epic. I love their Italian sausage and huge side salad the best blue cheese dressing around. I liked being able to order a stout on tap so I could get that nice inch of creamy head. The kind that gives me a mustache - it's so good. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. And we got to watch our team (Norway) unjustly lose on one of their big screen TVs. The spacious restaurant with an old school charm has plenty of rooms for the crowds that seek out their delicious pizza. Another table next to us ordered the thin crust, so I'm guessing that's as good as the huge pie we got. But if you like Chicago style, you must try the Wig and Pen-this is their original location I went to in the 90s, and I'm happy to say it's just as good as I remembered-every year when I return to visit family. It's either here or Sam's Pizza for the colossal cheese filled loveliness.