Make sure and read all of the negative reviews. They are probably the most objective and they hit…read moreall the highlights. Disclaimer: this visit was on Mother's Day so we understood that it would be crowded with longer wait time. First time in restaurant. The tables are packed claustrophobic tight. Or table was smack up against the side of the salad bar. I was afraid my hair would get in the lettuce. Every time someone walked past our table they bumped into the chairs. Payment is No cards, cash/check only and this info is NOT published anywhere but on a notecard taped to the cash register which was blocked from view as we were seated. Not on the door, not on the website. I see it's here in the comments on Yelp, but I had poor signal and didn't do a review search, just looked at the website. Poor treatment by owners - attitude was not "I'm sorry for your poor experience" but "I'm sorry you're complaining, get lost." Carry out orders and friends and locals seemed to receive priority service. Mediocre, overpriced food. "Baked" pasta dish was runny, mozzarella barely melted, meat sauce with barely any meat, way too sweet. Garlic bread with very little garlic. Pizza crust was hard, flavorless, over cooked on edges. Sauce (to me) has a weird chemical-like taste. Toppings were not fresh, mushrooms were canned, pizza was under cooked in the middle. Wait time - it was one hour until someone told us it was ready to come out in a couple of minutes..... then it actually was another 30 minutes or more later, during which the waiter avoided us like the plague until we flagged him down and asked when our food would be out, then another ten minutes after that. After reading reviews, it would seem that the time deception is a sanctioned tactic. Finally, after going to the car, retrieving an old checkbook, and writing a check with a generous tip in spite of the deficiencies, we politely expressed that they should publish their payment policy and how wait time was misrepresented. Received a very curt response. Left an honest comment on the community fb page and was threatened, cursed, and called every name in the book by most of the friendly "locals." But hey, social media, right? The rudeness on a busy day could have been easier to forgive if everything else had been five star, but the food really isn't worth the price and the wait. And jeez, Monticello....I'm afraid to drive through town, much less eat at this restaurant again.

Our experience was similar to Daune S (see below). Not likely to return. Most of the problem…read moreseemed to be in the kitchen. The floor staff were all nice and tried to be attentive.

Today was an extremely busy day for them. The town had a start of football season scrimmage and so…read morethe restaurant was hammered by all of the guests coming to eat dinner here. The staff was running and sprinting along the floor, the servers were engaging the guests, there were smiles all around. The wait was a little long, but the pizza was excellent and so was the toffee cheesecake. Very very family friendly and an amazing dining experience

Walked in right as openedwas greated as soon as we walked in. Very friendly. Nice open space, GREAT…read moreAMBIENCE. INCREDIBLE MUSIC!!!! Food was good. Alfedo sauce is very good. Itailan beef was good but wish was served with au jus. Friendly server. Solid 6/10, would come back.

The Special Pizza with extra bacon is great. Their tortellini's and cannelloni is good also…read more Great service and reasonable prices.

The pizza is perfect, with a delectable crust that smells and tastes like homemade bread. The house…read moresalad is yummy too, I like it with the creamy Italian dressing. And the lasagna--delicious. For some reason we thought they had closed so we stopped going. Nope. They've been open all along. I can't wait to go back!

This Monical's is timeless! Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Monical's sauce is great and any…read morepizza you choose will be eaten till you're stuffed. We always get the Monical's salad dressing as well.

So I was born and raised in Tuscola and remember when this restaurant over 40 years ago. They…read morestill make the best pizza.i am here visiting for a family event and have enjoyed their pizza 3 times so far. Their thin pizza is the best!

This Pizza Hut is a newer one thus it's a little nicer inside. They have a salad bar and a lunch…read morepizza buffet. Waitress was friendly and the place was clean.

Your usual Pizza Hut, plus Wing Street. Buffet lunch and on Tuesday evenings. Wing specials on…read moreWednesday. They have a drive thru window for carry out which is nice. Deliver, and quickly, throughout town. Clean inside. Nothing wrong here. Only thing bad I have to say is they don't participate in all the national promotions. For instance, the $10 any pizza promo recently was not offered here.

My first visit in SO SO many years, and I must say they hit the ball out of the park! Fabulous…read morePizza, great Toppings, Crust and Sauce flavorings. My Friday night, end of the week cheat meal and it was SO worth it!

Best pizza by far!!! Always wonderful and delicious!! Their breadsticks are awesome too!read more

Food was good, staff was very nice and the vibe was nice for a small town! Would definitely eat…read morehere again!

Excellent pizza! The toppings are good and the pizza dough is delicious. Will come again!read more

Driving north on 57 and stopped. Delicious hot thin crispy crust. We ordered cheese only online for…read morepick up after getting gas at a nearby station. They have a drive-thru too! A must try!

After driving all day, making our way home after a fun road trip, we were starving. We came across…read morethis place and decided to check it out. A great decision! The staff was very welcoming, and we were able to be seated right away. The pizza here is amazing. You have your choice of thin crust, pan style, and gluten free. They even have oven-ready frozen pizzas so you can enjoy the Monicals goodness in the comfort of your own home. We started out with an order of their cheesy garlic bread. It was a very excellent start to our meal! For our pizza, we opted for the 16 inch large thin crust with pepperoni and onion. It was amazing! The sauce and the ingredients really made the pizza come together nicely. If you're not feeling up for pizza, Monicals also has sandwiches, salads, and pasta. There is a kids menu also for those 12 and under. Monicals, seriously, please look into expanding into Wisconsin!

Monical's has great crispy pizza!…read more Whenever we are in Monticello to see family during the holidays, we usually go to this Monical's. They have great cheese pizzas, and I just want to come to Monical's more! The workers were also a highlight. They came out fast with our takeout of pizzas. And the atmosphere was superb! Everyone in the restaurant was quiet, and quite formal.

Monicals is a staple in our family. The pizza is always delicious and perfectly cooked. Just a very…read morenice place to gather and enjoy.

After a long day of driving was ready for a bite to eat and came to Monical's to grab some pizza to…read morego. I've really only seen their name on the highway food/restaurants signs, and those restaurants I feel like tend to be a little meh so my expectations were dampened. BUT all the reviews here were so high I didn't know what to expect. Didn't realize I was going to have one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten before. We ordered the Rams Special which is like a supreme pizza but with bacon which makes it the best supreme pizza I've had. We demolished that pizza. Besides that we ordered at the counter and they were very quick with the order, I feel like we didn't have to wait very long for the pizza, especially considering this is a sit down restaurant as well. They had lots of local decor on the walls which was fun to look at and pass the time.

My husband and I went there for lunch. The whole experience was great. Pizza was out in no time and…read morethe BEST I've had since going home to Effingham. Definitely worth the drive from Ashley. Definitely will return.