This place has 'average' written all over it. Pizza was good - the ingredients seemed fresh, and the thin crust wasn't too chewy (though it was burned on the bottom). Dessert pizzas actually get 4 stars, particularly the banana brulée. Service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Even though it was busy, the place was big and airy enough that it didn't feel crowded or noisy. Then again, I couldn't really tell what exact ambiance they were going for - the decor is Provo-fancy (cloth napkins!) and the prices are a little steep for what you get, but you order at the counter and they give you a number, and there's basketball on TV, soooo....whatever. I wouldn't go out of my way to choose to come back on my own, but if I was with friends and somebody else chose it, sure. read more

I have only had their pizza when they were catering during an event, but it was good enough to make me want to visit this location. Every pizza I tried (and I had 6 different kinds, so much for my diet) was excellent. The thin crust was consistent and delicious, just the right amount of crisp and sweet. The cheeses and sauces they used sang in harmony in my mouth. The dessert pizzas were also great. The berries they used were really fresh and juicy, and the chocolate overload was deceptively rich. I was skeptical a very thin crust pizza could taste so chocolatey and rich but boy was I wrong. The whole experience with Malawi's pizza was a good one, with great tasting oven fired pizza, friendly caterers, and the fact that they support a good cause. read more

Malawi's Pizza - Firing the pizzas in the oven for a catering event. - Pizza Near Me - Provo, Utah

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Love their Malawi Capri pizza, Strawberry Spinach salad & Berry n cream dessert!! Their service was awesome and I love the fact that they donate their profit for malnutrition kids' in Malawi.. Awesome! read more

Malawi's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Provo, Utah

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I'm a big fan of the Riverwoods, especially Provo Beach Resort. This draws me to Malawis on quite a few occasions. With that, I think Malawi's is a little overpriced. The pizza is decent, and they donate a penny for every pizza you by to people in Africa, but its not worth the money. The only thing that draws me to malawi's anymore is the dessert pizzas, and especially the peanut butter cup smore pizza. This thing is amazing, and makes me sick to my stomach because I eat too much every time. I love it. The rest of the pizzas are good, but its all about the dessert pizzas. If you are not ordering a dessert pizza then you are missing out on the good part of malawi's. read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere, and an incredible cause! I love that they provide meals to children in Malawi! Tuscan Pepperoni + strawberry & spinach salad = read more

You know, there are some pretty tasty dishes here. So far I've tried a few of the pizzas and one of the salads. The pizzas we've tried were the Santa Fe and the Malawi Capri, and I think we've decided that we like the Capri quite a bit! We also tried the Balsamic Steak Salad and it was delicious. I'm glad we got the large because the size probably ends up being a pretty normal size at some other places. Not the least expensive place in the land, but some decent food here. read more

Red sauce is so sweet that it is like eating strawberry jam. The staff is extremely overexuberant and noncommittal. Just like you would expect in Provo. "Perfect" "Fer Sure". Ugh! Portion sizes are large, but also not the best value. And, prepare to be met with aggression if you suggest doing a "half and half" pizza. The answer was "we can NOT do that here." The saving grace of the meal were the breadsticks that, at least, seemed hand made to order. The cheese sauce, while the consistency of melted cheddar combined with Parmesan, was rather bland and devoid of flavor. Not likely to be back. read more

The staff here are so nice and the pizza was great too. Especially the crust! Took a picture after we started eating. read more

Malawi's Pizza - Malawi Capri Pizza with chicken added and mozzarella cheese pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Provo, Utah

I like this place. It is very clean and the service is quite fast. The quality of food is good. You can tell they use fresh ingredients for their pizzas and salads. The only reason I don't give it 5-stars is because of price. I dropped $16 for lunch. I would recommend the Thai peanut pizza and any of their salads. read more

Malawi's Pizza - Thai peanut pizza. Very good and filling. - Pizza Near Me - Provo, Utah

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I don't get the appeal of Malawi's. I like that they donate to help people, but I'd rather give directly than to eat here. The guy who brought our orders was friendly and outgoing, the girl at the register was the opposite. The pizza crust is thin and chewy, Smore's dessert pizza was charred (not in a good way), sauce is minimal (which makes some topping roll away/off) and my steak salad was served warm making the lettuce unappealing all wilted (the dressing tastes weird - not a good descriptor, but that's all I could think when eating it). I only come here when someone else picks the place to eat. read more

This place has continued to go down hill since new management took over. I used to absolutely love this restaurant.

All chairs are filthy, ac broken, cashier doesn't speak English and could not understand the possibility of subbing artichoke hearts for asparagus. So annoyed. Come on malawis. Get it together. They only got 2 stars from memorable college memories. read more

Malawi's Pizza - Pesto chicken no asparagus, sub artichoke hearts. 8" size. - Pizza Near Me - Provo, Utah

This place has gone downhill. They no longer serve pasta which was our favorite. They over charge for small portions and the flavor isn't there anymore. We loved this restaurant and would go once a week. So disappointed in this location. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great staff! We came on a night that they were training and we had a large group of 14. They weren't officially open but they welcomed us in and provided us great food and service. I will definitely come back. read more

We used to have a number of Malawi's Pizza restaurants throughout the valley but now we are down to just one at the shops at Riverwood's. So glad this one is still open. Came in for lunch. I adore their steak salad and was delighted to find it's still on the menu. Ordered a half salad which is plenty for me. The portions are generous. Seriously, this salad is the bomb! Crispy greens, perfectly portioned with parmesan shavings, tenderly grilled steak, delicate mushroom and sautéed red onions tossed together with a delicious balsamic and served with a couple of flat bread triangle crisps. Over the top deliciousness in every bite! Also decided to splurge and ordered a breadstick and Alfredo sauce. Was pleasantly surprised by how perfectly the breadstick was baked. Warm, crispy outside and light and tender inside. The Alfredo sauce was just the right consistency, not heavy or overbearing. Honestly, this was such a delicious meal that I totally forgot to even snap a picture for this review. Noted the restaurant is closing early for remodelling. Planning to head back soon to see the new digs and have another salad!! read more

I thried the Filet & Bacon pizza. An 8" was barely adequate as a meal and I have a small appetite. My friend ordered the artichoke and spinach signature pizza....not enough to fill her up. The $1.50 bread sticks looked unreal-great and I think we both wished we had split a pizza and just ordered one each. We fed a child in Malawi, Africa by ordering there tonight....so I guessi it was worth it. read more

Malawi's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Provo, Utah

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Not only are you helping all those in need of some nutritional value.. The pizza is just delicious! Everything from the fresh toppings to the crust.. There hasn't been a single time where I haven't loved the meal we ended up ordering. I wish I could share a better picture, but we could stop ourselves from just digging in! The twisted breadsticks are a must try.. But I would definitely focus on saving some room for the delicious dessert pizzas!! We tried SMORES one this time... A bit rich, but wow. Great service, fast service, friendly service. Not your typical pizza, definitely one to check out! read more

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Hands down one of my favorite pizza places here in Utah. It is the buttery crust/pizza that I am crazy about. I'm not sure what it is, but there is just this flavor about it that is so good. They are individual size. Pair it with the twisted bread and you will be full. Though, the bread isn't the most amazing thing. The crust is crispy and not soggy. Good flavored ingredients, but I don't think any of it is hand crafted (aka average pepperoni, etc.). It is a little more on the pricey side. Prices are probably $8 - $12. I haven't tried the dessert pizza, but I am looking forward to it. Not sure if they do actually deliver food to Africa, but it is a nice thought. The place is nicely decorated. Fun experience overall. I would say at least try it once. read more

Malawi's Pizza is more than meets the eye. Great service, good food, and a wonderful mission - to donate food to the hungry in Malawi, Africa. Mad respect, Malawi's. Now, on to the meat and potatoes---er, pizza! POSITIVES: Fantastic service. Awesome staff that was willing to go above and beyond to meet my needs both for dining and hiring services (no, I'm not an employee). They have such a marvelous display of decor that fits the African theme. The seating is wonderful (both plentiful and comfortable). The pizza is decent, but it's a great thin crust/brick oven baked pizza that tastes great dipped in ranch. I don't know about you Utah folks, but I drench my pizza in ranch. Maybe it's a CA thing. NEGATIVES: It is a little pricey for the quantity of pizza that you get, but I'm willing to put up with it, especially keeping in mind that they're donating food for a good cause. The pizza does only taste decent, not gonna lie. They keep it simple. Nothing too crazy. PRICE: You're looking a $7-11 depending on if it's a 8 inch personal pizza, or one of their large signatures. Overall, if you're looking for a nice night out to try some new food with your wifey/hubby, or want to conduct your business meeting over a Malawi's pizza, you will leave with a satisfied stomach. read more

Malawi's was a pleasant surprise. My husband and I love pizza, and love to try new kinds whenever possible (after all, Dominos, Papa Johns, and Pizza Hut get old). We saw the sign when we were driving by the Riverwoods one day, and decided to give it a go. Malawi's Pizza has taken over the space that Magleby's used to occupy. It is a very large space, that can accommodate a lot of people. I don't ever see this place being completely full (not because it isn't good, but because it is huge). The decor is awesome. The owners clearly put a lot of thought (and money) into revamping the space to give it a very modern serengeti feel. They have a small art piece made from blown glass (which is one of my very favorite kinds of art). The ordering/paying process at Malawi's Pizza is set up similar to Noodles and Company or Pei Wei. There are huge menus at the front with a cashier. You order your food, they give you a number, you choose a table, put your number on the table, and they bring your food out to you. One of my favorite parts about this type of restaurant is that you don't have to linger around the counter waiting for you number to be called, but you also don't have to tip! Tipping isn't that big of a deal, but it always makes your trip to the restaurant 15-20 percent more expensive. Anytime I can save money...I'm all for it. The restaurant also has an open kitchen concept. Every step of the preparation can be watched. You can also see all the really fresh ingredients they use. I like restaurants like that because you know exactly what you are getting. The restaurant also really prides themselves on using fresh/healthy ingredients. Their menu states, "We are working hard to get you a HEALTHIER pizza. Wheat bread, vegetables, lowest fat cheeses and meats, roasted chicken, fresh tomatoes... We go easy on the toppings for the same reason but frankly, it makes a better tasting pizza, especially if you cook it in a spectacular wood burning stove." The menu is quite extensive. They have pizza, pasta, salads, and dessert pizzas. For each of those, they have signature items and create your own items. My husband and I both ordered pizza (after all it is called Malawi's Pizza). My husband ordered the Santa Fe signature pizza and I ordered the Primo Pepperoni traditional pizza. Both pizzas had a thin, crispy crust...which is common with wood burning ovens, and are about 10". The Santa Fe had a ton of toppings--lime salsa, southwestern chicken, black beans, green chile's, onions, tri-colored bell peppers, chipotle aioli, avocado, and tomato--(they lie when they say they go easy on the toppings), and was on a honey wheat crust. Everything on the pizza tasted really fresh and good. The Primo Pepperoni was more basic with just pepperoni on a white crust. The tomato sauce on the pizza was VERY fresh, and there was plenty of pepperoni. The one thing I will say is that the cheese was a little weird. It wasn't bad at all, but it also wasn't my favorite (maybe because it is low fat). Malawi's serves Coca-Cola products, which is what I like. I won't drink any Pepsi products. Next time I go, I would like to try the pasta--some of their signature pastas sounded really good, such as the Chicken Pepper (trotelli, alfredo, chicken, parmesan, and basil). Also, if you are into sweets, their dessert pizzas looked excellent. Just know that they are just as big. If I was on a date, I would order one pizza and one dessert pizza and that would be plenty of food (my husband and I did not finish our two pizzas...it was a lot of food). Finally, Malawi's Pizza is a company that gives back to the world. They claim that, "For every meal we sell, we will donate a nutritious meal to orphans in Malawi, Africa." Obviously, this is where they get the name. I really like companies that do things like this, and I try to support them whenever possible. Overall, I will definitely be returning to Malawi's PIzza. The pizza was good, the atmosphere was fun, and we helped someone in need. read more

The only reasons we (have) eat(en) here are: A) We are seeing a movie at the nearby theater (that isn't showing anywhere else), and we didn't plan ahead of time for dinner so we have to eat here because it's close Or B) we are at the Riverwoods doing other stuff and I get so hungry that husband MUST feed me before I go completely psycho and start overturning store displays while sobbing uncontrollably. So, I have been here a couple times. It's boring as the day is long, but it's passable as foodstuff. Everything is bland, and the fact that it's busy is just a testament to the fact that "family friendly" sells pretty well in Utah. I find that aspect infuriating since we don't have children and this joint is literally overrun with people's offspring. I don't generally have a problem with kids at restaurants, but this place is weird because that's actually who it is catered to. It isn't creative, it isn't particularly fresh, but it's not fully offensive, either. I can see why children like it here, but a child I am not. Grown women need grown woman food. Next time I'm going to Williams-Sonoma and eating all their free samples. See you there. read more

Unique and somewhat healthy pizza. Great interior design and details for a pizza place. The Santa Fe pizza was delicious. It had 3 kinds of bell pepper, chicken, avocado, southwestern sauce, etc. Apparently, they also donate a portion of the money earned to provide food for kids in Africa. read more

They offer pizza, pasta, and dessert pizzas. The pizza offerings are diverse and varied, everything from your usual toppings, to more healthy options, and even gluten free crust if you like. I love the pizza, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is great too. Of course the mission of the restaurant is another great reason to eat there. Not only will you have a great time, and great food, but you will actually be helping Malawi! This is truly one of our new favorite places to eat. After a great meal, it's nice to walk around a bit at the shops too. read more

Okay. It's been a few years and it's time to give you another star! I do love the thin crust wood fired pizza and in the very many times we have been in the service is easing back where I had remembered it. I think your pizzas are delish, I love your salads and I also adore your dessert pizzas. Well done. You deserved that additional star! All time favs for me are the Capri salad and the Capri pizza. I could live on those two items and never be sad again. My fam enjoys your pastas a lot. While I am an admittedly addicted to all forms of chocolate, the peaches and cream dessert pizza is refreshing and yummy. It's my favorite. There I said it. Not to worry, chocolate overload, I will give you another chance. It's just with the peaches and cream, I can walk out the door. The chocolate overload has put me into a food coma and then I am not much fun for the rest of the evening. Not to mention having to roll me out to the car. Yes, Malawi's, I am a fan. read more

Good selection of pizzas and well-executed, but a little pricey for what you get--and every time I've been here with a group, they've screwed up the order. Weird name. How people who thought the food was just good, that the place was a little dirty (which I didn't see), etc. can give the place 4 stars is beyond me. How someone can think this is awesome food is further beyond me than that. It's good pizza, perhaps even pretty good pizza, but it isn't amazing pizza. read more

Pretty awesome pizza. I'm a sucker for just about anything with avocado, so I ordered a Santa Fe pizza. Pretty amazing food. I like the atmosphere as well. They have several large flat screen TVs, and when I was there, the NCAA tournament was going on. Sweet place to eat, good service, and very entertaining. read more

Ugh! Let's me start out by saying that I am not that harsh of a judge, but when it comes to pizza, it really shouldn't be that hard to get right. What I was just served was awful. I ordered the jalapeño pineapple pizza. The first one was soggy on the bottom. Totally unappetizing. So I gave it back and asked for another. It was a bit better, but quickly regained its sogginess. I figured out that the pineapple was not properly drained and was applied much too heavily. The cooks need to learn to cook with such a thin crust! At least I was able to eat some of it? Beyond that, the place was totally a mess. Nobody was cleaning tables when I tried to find one. The 12 year olds they hire are really cute, but not quite competent for the job. I do not recommend coming here. I also do not understand the African theme. read more

Service is fine, but the pizza toppings aren't very good. I ordered the BLT pizza. Pre-cooked bacon. Cheap ranch. The toppings do not taste homemade, nor fresh, nor good quality. Whether they claim they are or not, they don't taste like it. The worst part is the crust. I'm a thin-crust fan, so the texture did not bother me, but the crust is extremely bland-- exTREMEly. You pretty much can't even taste the crust. I was sitting there, looking around at all the people (it was busy) and thinking, "These are the people that give bad reviews to P712 or SLAB and then come here and rave about THIS pizza." why. WHY! read more

Knowing something about the mission of Malawi's Pizza I wanted very much for this to be the best pizza in Utah. I was not disappointed per se but it also was not the best pizza I've had. My wife had the BBQ pizza and it was quite good. Not as good as Wasatch Pizza's but good. I had the Santa Fe and I am always excited about fusion type food. However, the Santa Fe didn't have the southwest flavors I was hoping for nor did it have the subtle Italian flavors either. The black beans and corn were bland without enough spice to liven them up. We also split the Berry Salad which was full of too large pieces of lettuce and not enough excitement to make up the difference. The S'mores Desert pizza was the star of the night. I am not a big fan of S'mores but my family is so we ordered the pizza. I finally tried a piece after the rest had finished. The nutella and peanut butter were decadently perfect and converted me over to the S'mores crowd. If you want to have a good night out, eat some good pizza, and support some great hearted people and a good cause then Malawi's will suit you nicely. read more

I was so pissed when I found out we were going here for dinner; I was previously told we'd be eating Mexican. Yeah . . . I know! I'm not impressed by shmancy interior decorating. I go out to eat to . . . Wait for it . . . to EAT. How "cool" it looks inside has zero bearing on how good the food was or was not. My brother was enamored with how cool it was inside. That alone was making me sick. (sorry bro). Only girls care about decorating - not that there's anything wrong with girls. So the food was good. By good I mean not bad. By not bad I mean not terrible. The pizza is thin. I don't care for thin crust. I'm hungry, I need more than a cracker crust. We had the pesto w/chicken pizza. It was a menu item. It was good. Pasta was good, although I picked the wrong one. My sister's salads looked good and fresh. I'm sure people love this place. I don't. I would never chose to eat here. Quality is high, the place is clean - yada yada. It just doesn't do it for me. read more

A message to management: have an adult working instead of four 16 year olds. Waited almost 30 mins in a near empty restaurant for mediocre pizza. Absolutely no hurry in the kitchen, most of the employees were talking and joking instead of making our food. read more

This is an AMAZING restaurant! Love the movement!! The quality is great, the portions are sufficient even with the smaller portions! So many different options! Love the vibe! I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back to try out more options!!! The ingredients are fresh and they make the pizza right in front of you!! You know what they're doing to your food hahaha :) read more

Pretty good fast food pizza that is a step up from takeout. The menu has a wide variety of pizza variations sure to please a variety of people. Came here with a large girlfriend group and easily found seating. read more

While I respect the mission, and the eatery is well-decorated, the food is mediocre at best. We tried the Veggie Pizza and Spicy Chicken Fajita Salad, and they were just ok. read more

We went here with some of the family a few weeks ago. It is an interesting place. The inside environment is cool with the trees and different decor. It is also neat that for every meal they donate to those in need. For the food.. We ordered a few salads and pizza's and some pasta. They have a big wood fired stone oven that they cook the pizzas in. The crust is thin and delicious. The salads were pretty good as well as the pasta. Overall some alright food. Nothing amazing, but a good place for the family. read more

5 stars for Malawis for the quality of their food, service, and mission. I have not yet been disappointed by any of their fire oven cooked pizzas or fresh salads. My wife and I come here often, and is one of our favorite eats of Utah Valley. We usually get a pizza each or pizza and salad to share. The restaurant is fun, with a tree inside to eat under, or you can pick a normal table or booth. The bathroom is way nice too by the way...for some that may be a bonus, who knows. read more

The restaurant says it's under new management and we are not impressed. It took us about 20 minutes waiting in line just to order, there were 3 people in front of us. The portions are now smaller and you still pay the same amount. The server brought us our food and when we asked for ranch he said it's an extra cost and that we would have to go wait in line again. Also when you pay it prompts you to leave a tip, leave a tip for what??? You have to get your own drinks and silverware, napkins, all the extras. Why would we tip someone for doing their job which is only bringing the food to our table. Food has gone down hill as well. read more

I love the pizzas here! Everything I ordered was good! I ordered Malawii Capri Pizza and Strawberry Spinach Salad. We enjoyed the food so much and the manager came in if we enjoy our food. Great customer service! read more

Service was friendly and informative. It was our first time as he gave suggestions. They knew we were in a time crunch because of a movie and our pizza was brought quickly to us. The pizza was really good. Flavorful and tasty. Would come back again any time. read more

Malawi's Pizza - Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza - Pizza Near Me - Provo, Utah

I ate at Malawi's Pizza for the first time with some business associates. I loved that for every meal you buy, Malawi's Pizza will donate a nutritious meal to a child in Malawi, Africa. I loved the atmosphere; it was spacious and cool decor. We had the: BLT Wedge Gourmet Salad $8.95 - bacon, tomatoes, butter lettuce & ranch dressing with gorgonzola Primo Pepperoni Pizza $9.25 - pepperoni, mozzarella & fresh tomato sauce Barbecue Chicken Pizza $9.95 - BBQ chicken, onions, bacon & cilantro Island Retreat Pizza $9.95 - Canadian bacon, pineapple, & almonds The pizzas were thin crust and had great flavor. I would go back! read more