LaRocca&#x27;s Pizza

The salad & breadsticks were great; we didn't even need an appetizer. Best entree was the creamy…read moreSurf & Turf Pasta! Best drink was my Dirry Paisano Martini. Quick and friendly service, good food, and a well-stocked bar! Awesome!

Excellent food, service, and ambiance! 11/10 Mmm creamy spaghetti just like her mom always made…read moregrowing up! Your favorite regular, John Francis Gootee Schafers ;)

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The entrance. I thought it was tough to find, even using GPS help.

The Wheel Barrel

4.5(342 reviews)

5.2 mi

Good food worth the delivery wait I'd order from them again. Next chance I'll go in person.read more

This review is for lunch at the bar for two on a Saturday in mid-August…read more service: Elizabth B. was our waitstaff and she was great. Very professional and prompt. Place was packed, but she didn't miss a beat. bar: Outstanding beer list, including Hop Butcher (Chicago) New School Hawaii Vibes IPA. Their tap list includes a style for everyone's interest. Big emphasis here on cocktails. Elizabeth put together a stunning Cosmo ($10!) for my wife. food: My wife's half Baja Turkey and soup-of-the-day, Chicken Noodle, with chips ($12) was outstanding. My half Not Your Mama's BLT and tomato bisque with chips (also $12) was equally fantastic. details: This is a relatively small restaurant with choice of inside, outside, and bar seating. Of note, the host also seats the bar, it's not open seating at the bar. There was a 20-minute wait at 1pm on a Saturday. Street parking outside in NOTO. There is a 3% surcharge if you pay with credit card.

Dinner

Great pretzels!

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Fedeli's Steak & Pasta

2.5(17 reviews)

3.7 mi

You can see the potential for a true 5 star experience in this stylish new facility, but there is a…read moredefinite lack of attention to detail by the staff that is keeping it from realizing that potential. I don't think the owners/developers of this beautiful looking spot had an "Olive Garden-like Experience" in mind when they opened. The staff, dressed in all black apparently have never learned to operate an iron. Loose tucked, slightly faded and wrinkled uniforms abound. No personnel manning a host stand or welcoming customers. When we arrived a young man who was busy place setting a high top in the bar, speaking muffled through his mask and facing away from me was apparently inquiring who we were? After being seated and ordering cocktails from our gorgeous green velvet booth we waited more than an acceptable amount of time to receive them. The cocktails were well prepared and I would note here that the wine list by both the bottle and the glass is excellent. No bread or complimentary snack. That's right, I said NO BREAD at an Italian restaurant? We shared the ONLY salad option on the menu which is a Caesar. While it was generous in size and loaded with fresh lettuces (not a fan of kale in my Caesar, but hey), the dressing was lacking of any authentic flavor or even a hint of anchovy. Cheese was fine grated and clearly low quality domestic. As for the misshapen "crouton or toast" thrown on top, don't get me started! For mains I received a lukewarm serving of lasagna that I had heard good things about. Our waitress Rose, politely took it back, but returned with the same serving reheated in the oven, but lacking the sauce and garnish that were originally on the plate. It was tasty and had tremendous potential as a signature dish. My wife had the Linguine Carbonara and it was both hot and delicious. One other note, the wines by the glass we ordered did not arrive with the meal and after saying that she would bring them immediately, Rose stopped at an adjacent table and took their order first. I think with some proper training and attention to detail, this could become the dining place our city so badly needs.

Sigh. This was a disappointing experience. While traveling for work, I decided to make it a nice…read moreweekend and spend the night in Topeka at the Cyrus Hotel. The room itself was nice but I am not sure what is going on with the service here. I left detailed feedback to management and have zero confidence in getting a response. Interacting with the staff here is like pulling teeth. While Topeka is not a luxury market, this is a luxury hotel, and other similar properties I've stayed at (The Current in Davenport, IA is one such example) still deliver big city customer service. We sat at the bar around 6:45pm on a Saturday night. The place was about half-full (empty?) which is always a bad sign. If a place is not busy on a Saturday night, there is something severely wrong. We ordered, drank our drinks, and paid, with as few interactions or words from the staff as they could possibly muster. Their take on a chocolate martini was absolutely one of the best drinks I've ever had in my life, hands down. I would've liked 3 or 4. Or 5 or 6, let's be honest. I would've even been talked into ordering what sounds like their sub-par food, just so I could stay at the bar and keep drinking those all night. But no one talked, or offered food, or offered menus, or suggested anything. I'm not going to do their jobs for them. I've been through it all: restaurants, coffee shops, dive bars and breweries. It's not always a good day at work, I get it. But like... you have to SPEAK to CUSTOMERS. I'm an adult, with things to do and places to be, and this bar + restaurant wasn't it. At the end of the day, I place the blame completely where it belongs: on management. Something is going on here that's causing major problems. Failing local economy, budget cuts, staffing woes (are you paying them enough?) -- I have no idea. But management needs to be IN the property on weekends and figuring it out. They need to actually read and respond to the automated surveys their parent corporation sends out. And hey, they need to be on Yelp, looking for fixes and offering solutions.

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Main menu

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

3.1(73 reviews)

2.3 mi

My first time at Olive Garden was amazing. The pasta and Unlimited Bread sticks were yummy. My…read moreserver Michael was very nice. It was very nice inside and As my first time at Olive Garden I'm definitely coming back.

The chicken tortellini alfredo was wonderful!!! I got shrimp instead of chicken. Every time i go…read morethere, the employees are so friendly and our server, Conner was the best!!!!

Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.

Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

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Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

Pizagel's Pizza & Bakery

4.2(124 reviews)

0.9 mi

Great place to eat! Don't know why we've never been there. We tried the pizza. Very Good! We'll…read morebe back!

Dropped in for lunch great service n food as always. The staff are always friendly and great to be…read morearound

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Doughboyz Pizzeria

3.8(41 reviews)

5.5 mi

Went here a year ago, best pizza ever. Went back tonight and the pizza was cold, they were only…read moreaccepting cash while they're ATM was out of cash, no delivery option, wrong wing flavors and the wings were burnt. Service was mid. They had two large parties in the establishment but that does not give an excuse to have crappy food service. Won't be returning and I'd advise others to follow my lead !! 1/10

I first went to Doughboys to a gathering of friends celebrating the life of a daughter we all loved…read moreand it was the warmest, friendly, time I had spent at a time like this. I like thin pizza and I don't think they had it but they did have desserts pizza that was excellent as were their other choices. I have eaten there since on many occasions and will continue to do so. You will recognize it with the bright color of the building.

Savage, inferno, and Mexicana

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Godfathers Pizza

3.2(24 reviews)

2.0 mi

No buffet since Covid. This really kind of sux because I used to love their buffet and got it…read moreoften. I wish they'd get it back and going again. The positives...I DO love this Godfathers! They alway serve it up hot and when I order extra cheese they never skimp in it. They seriously give you what you expect. The prices are a bit steep (especially because I know how low the cost to make a pizza. In an edit I will now add that I just tried GAMBINOS pizza, they have a buffet. I absolutely loved it! There's one in auburn and one in Meriden they go until 2pm but I recommend going no later than 1:15pm. Sorry godfathers but you really should bring back your buffer even if it's only for two or three days a week.

We dined in, so the pizza was very fresh. It was good, classic Godfathers, with lots of toppings &…read morecheese, with a decent sauce. That said, the crust is pretty thick (for my taste) and they have zero crust options. The people working there are polite enough but clearly would rather be anywhere else. Restaurant was fairly clean but needed attention - like they just should clean tables after someone leaves.

Carry Out.

Shows the EPIC cinnamon monkey bread (there wasn't as much icing as it looks in the picture)

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Saturday Night-Pizza Carry Out

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Kyle H.

11 years ago

A few years ago my family from W. KS was here for a visit and my brother asked if I could find a good pizza place that was NOT a chain operation. At that time, I knew that LaRocca's had moved to the new location (3100 Gage), but had never gone there. I knew they had a great reputation in the old location, so giving them a first try was a no-brainer... Cutting to the chase...the pizza and sides we had were excellent...best thing about their pizzas is the very ample toppings. We've had some pizzas with some cheese and a few bit of meats or veggies...very skimpy, but NOT LaRocca's. These could best be described as 'loaded'...and since that first visit, this has become our one and only pizza place. A reminder to anyone wanting to make a visit, the hours and days they are open are a bit limited, since it's a small family operated place (a BIG plus for us!!), they are only open 5 days a week...Wed. thru Sun, so check first if you are unsure. read more

Eddie M.

8 years ago

LaRocca's Has The Best Vegan Pizza in Northeast Kansas. The Vegan Pizza is Super Delicious and There Vegan Cheese Melts Really Good and There Crust is Vegan and They also Have Vegan Cauliflower Crust To. We Will Be Back LaRocca's and We Hope You Come Out With a Vegan Meatless Meatball Sandwich With Bell Peppers and Onions. Come On Vegans and Go To LaRocca's and Get Your Pizza Order in Or Have a Pizza Party. And The Management Team are Really Nice and Vegan Knowledgeable. read more

Dana M.

8 years ago

Chris S.

12 years ago

This is the best pizza in topeka. Great bread and perfect amount of sauce on there pizza.

Tanya K.

243

8 years ago

The best pizza ever. Staff is friendly and the owners great. It has a good atmosphere.

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