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.

Holy wow. This place was incredible. As first timers in Iowa, we weren't sure where to eat and what…read moreeven was available for a handful of vegetarians - but this place was IT and then some. We went on May 21st, and we were greeted by 2 men at 8:40 pm. They let us know the buffet was closing shortly but essentially implied "take as much as you can since we throw out everything at the end of the night anyways" so WE DID (as you can see from our plates. And we were FULL after a 10.5 hour drive, but then they brought out a custom made veggie pizza which we DEVOURED. An incredible experience for something we thought was a "mom & pop" shop for how nice the host was but happy to find out it's a chain that exists in our home state!

Great place in North Liberty, clean, good is always hot, tasty! No waiting, super service!read more

Great pizza. Friendly and helpful staff. Added a couple pictures of the menu. Great movie playing…read moreon the tv.

Great food I prefer getting pizza, fries, and a tenderloin. the service is amazing they make sure…read moreyou have what you need.

Stop by to get a soda pizza or a doughnut the place makes amazing things and hopes the amazing…read moreCasey's will survive ( for more good reports follow me on tic Tom ;)

We stopped for lunch on a Friday. The lunch special was $10 - - a drink, 3 ounces of onion rings…read moreand a 5 inch pizza. We decided we would just order a bigger pizza to share. We got onion rings to start and they were good, as usual. I just think 30 seconds more in the fryer would make them a little crisper and tastier. Our Canadian bacon mushroom pizza was awesome! The crust was just right. The amount of sauce was just right. The waitress was friendly and took our order at our seats. Drinks were self serve. If you're wanting a good pizza, keep Giovanni's in mind

Amazing food and the manager, Regina, is the best! The owner…read moreis an Amazing Christian that does a lot for the Newton community. Thanks, Giovanni's!

We stopped for lunch and hubby was very pleased with the special - - hot beef sandwich over mashed…read morepotatoes! I had a slice of pizza and a soda, which is a lunch special. My pepperoni pizza was hot and tasty! I started off with a nice dinner salad-- the homemade ranch dressing is incredible. Hubby loved his sandwich. The place was busy and there was just one worker working the floor-- she did a great job keeping up. It's a clean bright place and a nice place to go!

Great pizza!!!! Waitress was charming. Great hidden gem right off the interstate! If traveling…read morethrough worth the stop. Be aware they close early as the hostess warned us!

Service was super friendly. Loved the welcoming atmosphere too. Pizza was great. Crust was crispy…read moreon the bottom which we love. Good selection of beers on tap. Definitely going back. Worth the drive from Ankeny!

Very good food and nice bar. We stop to watch the games there. Drinks are good and not expensiveread more

A great pizza, either thin or thick. Plenty of cheese and topping ingredients…read more Service was friendly and dining room looks like they have spruced up the decor. I really enjoy the cheese stuffed crust option. Will eat here again.

Are you considering moving to a small town in Iowa and is Traer an option, eat here before you…read moredecide. There are few other pizza places in Iowa, let alone restaurants that get me more excited. We make a point to travel through Traer. If you like taco pizza, you will urgently want to close on your house here after you have theirs. If not order whatever you do like for a similar effect. Great recipes. Fresh Ingredients. Love that little places like this are scattered through Iowa. I hope to find more.

Stone wall pizza is in our neighborhood tonight and it is delicious!!! We ordered a pepperoni and…read morea down home pizza. Both were excellent and the staff was great!!!

The pizza here is amazing! Looking forward to sitting outside in the summer and having some more!…read moreHighly recommend!