Monical&#x27;s Pizza

Great service, polite staff. Cajun shrimp was great, I'd personally avoid anything not pasta on the…read moremenu

Julie and I visited Bernardi's in Washington on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to meet up with a group…read moreof friends. There were eight of us at the table. When we arrived, the other six people in our group were already there, having drinks and sharing bread from the basket provided at the table. We ordered our meals, and when our food arrived, I asked for some additional bread to go with my meal. I was told, rather abruptly, that there was only one basket of bread per table. What I found particularly frustrating was that there were other tables with only two people sitting at them, and they had a full basket of bread. Meanwhile, our table of eight was expected to share one basket. I even offered to pay for additional bread, but I was simply told no, and I never received any additional bread. The policy itself was disappointing, but what really bothered me was the way the situation was handled. The waitress was extremely abrasive and difficult to understand, and there was no attempt to explain the policy or offer any alternative. A simple explanation such as, "I'm sorry, we have a new policy, but you can purchase additional bread if you'd like," would have been completely different. We have traditionally enjoyed Bernardi's and have gone there about once a week, either dining in or getting carryout. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning. Restaurants have plenty of competition, and when you're spending your hard-earned money somewhere, you should be treated with courtesy and respect. I understand that restaurants can change their policies, even policies I may not agree with. What I don't understand or accept is being treated rudely when simply asking for something as basic as a piece of bread with my meal. It wasn't the bread that ultimately made me decide not to return. It was the way I was treated.

Homemade Italian sausage bites

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Michael's Italian Feast

3.5(52 reviews)

1.3 mi

We ordered the Family Feast with spaghetti and added a salad. The spaghetti had ample noodles and…read moremeat sauce. The garlic bread was well seasoned and the extra bread was fresh. Our only complaint was the salad, for $6.99 we got a small plastic bowl with a handful of lettuce, nothing else was added. We were very disappointed.

First time visit, pleasantly surprised. I got the garlic bread and pizza bread with sausage on…read moretop. The sausage especially seemed like very good quality. Both dishes were very good and actually much better than versions of both at "LaGondola". Pricey though at almost $20. And the neighborhood seemed a bit run down, several empty establishments in the area. There are very few reviews on the pizza at this place and those that I have heard mentioned say this place is not known for their pizza. But bc I thought the sausage on top of my pizza bread was so good, it makes me wonder how that pizza would work out. But crust is important and I'm wondering if their crust is just not as good as their bread. Also, used the drive-thru. Fast, courteous and efficient service.

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Palanza's Family Dining

3.9(23 reviews)

2.9 mi

Great hole in the wall type place. We got an appetizer of the Mozzarella Sticks and wow they were…read moreso good, super stringy cheese I almost choked. Got a salad to start and I was kind of disappointed, lettuce wasn't super fresh and it was very watery. For the main dish I got the baked tortellini, very good although I thought there could have been a little bit more sauce. Service was top notch! Will come back as our family loves coming here.

Review Visit: December 29th, 2015…read more Palanza's was Plainza's. Palanza's seems to be well-regarded among people I know from the Washington area. With that in mind, I went with a group of friends to try it out one evening. We came. We ate. We left reeking of grease. That just about sums up my experience there. We showed up for dinner and tried a variety of things. We all ordered something different and shared some appetizers. What we all picked off the menu was lost to time. But I do remember chomping down my food and having to tell my mouth that there was indeed some food being consumed since there wasn't much flavor in my sandwich. I can't speak for my friends and I know asking them about their experience today would lead to a lot of "I don't remember"s. So, I am going to chalk it up to maybe having an off day there, either on my behalf or the chefs behalf. Either way, I won't forget the stench of my coat after we left. As soon as we got in my car to leave (it was just Tim and I in my car), I could instantly smell the reek of grease on my coat. It was fairly strong and made me gag a bit as I was taking Tim home. Once I got home, I instantly put my coat in the hamper for immediate cleaning. It's amazing that I don't remember what sandwich I ordered but the heavy grease smell on my coat is a memory that is clear as day. Second chances are something I believe in. I am willing to give Palanza's another go should the opportunity arise.

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Michael's Italian Feast

4.1(32 reviews)

4.2 mi

Review Visit: September 17th, 2014…read more In Central Illinois, there is a fierce battle between local Italian places. La Gondola. Avanti's. Michael's Italian Feast. Not only the trifecta of Italian places but also a battle of personal preference. My family and friends grew up on Avanti's. Others grew up on La Gondola while the rest had Michaels. It seems like once you pick one, you stick to it for life. Bucking that trend, I tried them all and loved them all. Michael's has a smaller but very similar menu to the other places. They offer their version of an Italian sub simply called Mike's Sub. I actually had one today since I was in the area and it was just as good as I remembered. It was served warmed and that amplifies the taste a ton. Avanti's has a restaurant you can sit in while La Gondola and Michael's have areas where you order at a counter and they bring the food to you. While this doesn't impact my review in any way, it is something to keep in mind if you visit. After my initial visit, we popped over to FrozenSpoon for some ice cream. While Michael's has a few locations throughout the Central Illinois area, this one is special in having a local ice cream place as neighbors. Ice cream or not, you can't go wrong with any of the Michael's locations.

Love Fridays and the live music. The main room also has an ice cream counter tucked in the corner…read more The pizza is the best Italian style!! Staff is friendly, and accommodating.

Main dining room and ice cream parlor

Main dining room

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Germantown Grille

4.4(54 reviews)

4.1 mi

Recently my second visit to Germantown Grille and it was as good as the first. Friendly, polite…read morestaff. Terrific service. Great neighborhood atmosphere. Lots of TV's if you want to watch. You can easily tell this is a popular bar and restaurant. Really enjoyed coming back and the food is tasty! Especially the onion rings. Thanks to everyone at the Germantown Grille!

I had the patty melt which was excellent with the special sauce. My husband had the pork tenderloin…read moresandwich which is big enough for 2-3 hungry people. Very happy with the food selections.

Pork tenderloin sandwich.

Beef hobo soup

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Goose island Bourbon Beer

Kep's Sports Bar & Grill

3.7(69 reviews)

1.3 mi

If I lived nearby I might eat here weekly. The restaurant is big, service attentive, food really…read moregood, portions large enough to share, prices reasonable. We were passing thru. We've been here before so I made it our destination for lunch. Tried and true. No reason to change. Four of us were dining. Keps burger with American cheese, bacon, fried egg and onion. Huge and served with fries. Rated 5 stars. Chicken quesadilla 3 stars. It was average it taste. But extremely large. Huge value. Can serve 4. Chips and salsa nothing special Grilled cheese five plus stars. The very best grilled cheese I've had. It comes with fries or frips. Frips are potato chips. Homemade and delicious. Drinks are reasonably priced. Service was really good and attentive.

Good place to watch sporting event. Highly recommend ditching the tiny styrofoam plates served with…read morethe pizza. Also recommend using fresh mushrooms on pizza.

General shot of the dining area

And they say they are the same size...

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Thin-Crust Pizza

Avanti's Italian Restaurant - East Peoria

3.1(76 reviews)

5.4 mi

A classic place to visit and are well-known for their sweetbread deli sandwiches! We stopped by…read morewhile visiting family and actually had them two days in a row: once catered and once sit down. I personally like the sandwiches (gondolas) toasted way better, which is why we just had to go ourselves. This spot was open and accommodating, although pretty packed despite it being absolutely freezing outside. It's calm and warm inside and there are lots of tables and booths. We had a little bit of a wait, maybe ten minutes. The server was nice although a bit rushed. Overall, excellent!

Avanti's is a cute spot for the locals in East Peoria that's been around for a really long time!…read more My boyfriend and I got a couple of their sandwiches and an appetizer for a nice little lunch. We got the Bruschetta which was probably one of the best I've had. It's so good! We also got The Famous Gondola and The Bristol, both toasted. They are known for their Gondola sandwiches so I'd definitely recommend that one if you're trying to figure out what to choose. Otherwise they have lots of options from sandwiches, pastas, and salads. Our service was really nice and helpful. Also parking is super easy with a huge attached free parking lot.

Lobby skylight *chef's kiss*

Whole Bruschetta

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The Bristol

Pizza Hut

2.4(8 reviews)

0.9 mi

even through busy times Friday nights very busy.. but they still managed to do everything great…read more Great staff super polite. The food was amazing. The service was great. We got our order in time.

Disgusting pizza I had ever !! Nightshift girl is rude !! Bunch of jalapeños on just one sideread more

Casey's

5.0(1 review)

2.6 mi

We called in at about 9:00 pm to order a buffalo chicken pizza and a turkey club and spoke to a…read morenice girl named Brittany on the phone. We picked our food up just before 9:30. Everything tasted wonderful! We will be back! Thanks. :)

Tnt's

3.1(17 reviews)

5.5 mi

I was so embarrassed after getting my family to eat here. The food was cold. The waitress made us…read morefeel like we are a burden. My husband had the chili which was ice cold. We ordered cheese curds for an appetizer and they were still frozen. The bartender was complaining the entire time about people who are against the LGBTQ community... even though there was no provocation. Miserable experience. Couldn't get out the door fast enough.

Onion rings are good, tenderloins are beaten so then you can't really taste the meat. Service was…read moregood, but it was slow, and they had fans going because it smelled really moldy

Italian beef with fries and macaroni salad

Emily's chicken tenders with chili

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Italian beef sandwich basket with au jus, marinara and giardiniera on the side & chili

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Dale F.

9 years ago

Seriously overpriced for pizza that is average. Avoid the peppers that Monical's likes to put on their deluxe pizza.

Anna R.

101

11 years ago

A little pricey but it always tastes good and the staff are nice. Plus they have the best BBQ chicken pizza!

Ja A.

7 years ago

Monical's pizza is part of what makes Central Illinois great, but the Monical's in Canton is still the best.

D R.

10 years ago

Eat there about once a month both eat in and carry out. Great thin crust pizza. Can get very busy.

Veronica H.

7 years ago

We like their Italian beef and the point pizza.

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