I'm a little surprised by the negative reviews. I have always found the food good and the service excellent. As a teacher in the area, I sometimes happen upon the occasion that I can get away for a longer lunch. The lunch specials at Palio's are excellent. I get the Pesto Chicken Sandwich and it comes with chips, a salad, and a drink. It comes out to about the same price as a Subway sandwich meal, but the food is better and I get more. I can't think why people feel the need to complain, but to each their own I guess. Oh, and the pic on the page proves: they do have bathrooms... read more

Stopped in for a casual meal on a Saturday evening. The place was about 1/2 full so not too busy. Placed our order at the counter and went find a seat. Most of the empty tables were free of used dishes but had not been wiped down so we had to ask a waitress for a rag to wipe the table. Things weren't starting well. I had ordered a gyro and my wife ordered chicken wings with a tiramisu for desert. The gyro was brought out quickly. As it turns out, too quickly. The chicken wings took another 10 minutes to arrive. When I told the waitress that the gyro was now cold, she explained that the wings take longer to cook. I realized that attempting to explain that timing the completion of the orders is what a restaurant is supposed to do would be a waste of time. We simply finished our meals with me eating a cold gyro. One consolation was that I don't think the gyro would have been any good if eaten warm. A few thin, tasteless strips of meat do not make for a good gyro whether it is warm or cold. Once we were done with the entrees, my wife waited for her tiramisu. Unfortunately, the timing of service continued to be lacking. Finally, I had to go to the counter to see if the dessert was still coming. Based on the reaction, if I hadn't asked we would likely still be waiting for dessert. While my wife ate her tiramisu, which was pretty good, I figured out why the place seemed to performing so poorly. I watched the manager walk by our table to return to a booth to sit with what I assumed was a friend. The manager had been at the booth throughout our meal, sharing videos from his phone with his friend. I watched both the manager and his friend go behind the counter to get glasses for soda. When we left, the two were sitting in the outside eating area smoking cigarettes. I don't know if this restaurant was better in the past, but I wouldn't expect any improvement in quality or service with this caliber of management. read more

I absolutely love this place. If your the kind of person that doesn't like "pizza" you should give this place a chance. Completely different then your standard Dominos, Pizza Hut, etc. The pizza here is not greasy and everything tastes fresh. I personally love The Graces Alfredo. read more

Palio's Pizza Cafe - Grace's Alfredo - Pizza Near Me - Cross Roads, Texas

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I don't know what happened to this place, but it has gone down hill FAST! I call in a delivery order this evening at 9:20. They close at 10PM. Some twit named Haley answers the phone with a tone that screams, "I hate the world!" I say I would like to place an order for delivery and she says she doesn't think they are delivering anymore this evening. She starts having a conversation with someone else and then decides they are still doing delivery. This may have something to do with the fact that they are still open for another 40 freaking minutes, no? I rarely place the orders, so my phone number has not been updated with our new address (which they just delivered to last week!). This broad says they do not deliver to our subdivision. I call bullshit since this twat is talking out of her ass. She maintains she does not think they deliver to my address and if they do, it won't be tonight. Guess what Palio's Crossroads...you are just lost a legit loyal customer (see my previous reviews). Haley has got to go. Papa Johns was more than happy to fulfill our $60 order. What happened to this place? I know the rent is not cheap in that barn looking building. Pair that with the fact there are 7 other pizza places who will deliver to our community without any employees giving a hard time to. This location may not be around much longer... read more

They're trying hard, but you might want to wait and see if they make it first. FYI - Order at the counter when you walk in, then find a table and wait for it to be delivered. Not that they tell you that when you walk in. First off, their Caesar Salad is horrific. Romaine Lettuce, shredded Mozzarella, and Italian dressing, served in an stainless steel mixing bowl. ACK! The pizza was ok, but very expensive. 1 large pizza, side salad, and soda was over $24.00 Pizzas are cut into squares, not traditional slices. It also got quite soggy while I ate. Near the end of the meal, the crust couldn't stand up; you had to eat it with a fork. Flavor was ok, but I've had much better. If they don't improve their menu and prices, this location won't last. read more

My grandmother lives close by and we were looking for something for dinner. After looking at reviews, we decided on this. We got two vegetarian pizzas (Mederterrain and Greek) , a Meat and Cheese Delux, and a beef and pineapple. They said their typical crust was thin, but they had a thicker option. We went thicker. It was all absolutely delicious. Although both veggie pizzas were yummy, the group favorite was the Greek. Next time we come to see our Meme...we will probably be getting this again. read more

Palio's Pizza Cafe - Greek and Mederterrain pizzas. - Pizza Near Me - Cross Roads, Texas

First impressions are everything. Ordered my pizza 1:45 minutes ago and still waiting. Lost my business and anyone whoever asks me about this place in the future. I could've been to Luigi's and back three times by now. read more

The counter help is very good. Pizza was burnt. Sent it back and the cook seemed put out. I don't like my pizza to have black crust. Sorry. The size of the salads have shrunk and booths are starting to show their age. The Hawiian salad, though smaller, is still delicious. **the cook did come by just now and apologized. Made another pizza which was much better. The first pizza should have never been served though. read more

Good pizza, close to home. It is a winner. A little on the pricey side but not bad.

I had the meat and cheese pizza for takeout. It was ready when I got there. It was delicious. Palio's has a new customer

In town visiting friends and they suggested this place, even comparing it to a really nice pizza joint back where I'm from. Sadly, it was anything but. The only reason this gets two stars is because the girl helping us at the front register was super friendly and helpful, as our order was to go. Beyond that, I cannot comment on the wait staff or dining room experience, but I CAN comment on the quality (or lack thereof) of the pizza. I was skeptical when we placed our order and, with the place being busy, TWO pies were ready inside of 10 minutes. Thin crust, which is fine, but dry as the desert. "The Jimmy" was supposed to have jalapenos on it, but instead had 9 total slices on a XL pizza. It was overcooked (hence the dry comment) and was quite short on flavor. I'd use the word "cardboard" to describe the crust, in fact. The other pie was a basil, onion, and black olive. Kudos for LOADS of black olives and onions, but using dehydrated basil is just plain tacky. Seriously... spring for whole, fresh basil leaves and put them on, as the flavor will be MUCH better. Maybe I just got a bad pizza, but I'll definitely not be returning to this place as it was extremely underwhelming. read more

The food is good and very fresh and I am surprised at the negative reviews of this place, people talk about the food. I had the chicken club sandwich and the chocolate cherry cheesecake. Both were yum yum from my perspective. The prices are normal for when you're getting fresh food. I think people think about the 10 pizza hut pizza and forget that real fresh food cost and that's okay with me the prices are not over the top. Beautiful place to take the kids and family. Oh and he gave me a free pizza coupon. read more

Their pizza and wings are terrific. I frequently order both because they are reliably good.

Eh. Pizza is kinda gross. At least the cheese pizza. It's too thin and SO much grease. Super disappointing for sure. My 2 year old niece didn't like it either. read more

Thin crust pizzas loaded with fresh and original topping combinations, excellent Greek salad, country music playing in the background, big screen TV with sports and friendly service...very nice! Be sure to ask for the manager's specials. They're usually offering a deep discount on a 2nd pizza. Molly's and Grace's Alfredo are two of our favorites but am looking forward to trying some of their sandwiches on our next visit, especially the gyro. They also offer BYOB...didn't know that on our first visit! read more

Best thin crest pizza in town. I always go with a classic pepperoni, but it's all good!

What can I say... my family and I stopped in for dinner and there were plenty of workers, plenty of open seating and a few customers. Unfortunately for us every open table was filthy. So we walked out. Got home and ordered 2 pizzas for delivery (second chance). Pizzas were delivered on time, but cold and without sauce. What a waste of time and a few dollars. To be positive, they did get the cheese correct on the cheese pizza. To be helpful, overlook this place and get Dominoes or even Pizza Hut. read more

This is a great little restaurant to meet and eat with friends and family. There is a wide assortment of seating ranging from booths to hightop tables to a screened outdoor area. My family has never had to wait for seating. The food is always good and reasonably priced. My son loves their chicken Alfredo and the wife likes the chicken parmesan. I enjoy their salads which are numerous and have always been well prepared with fresh ingredients. For the kids, they serve ice cream and have a great selection for an after dinner treat. My only reason for making this a 3 and not a 5 star is the service. This, like the other Palios, has staff consisting of teens mostly. While friendly, the service is frequently spotty and inconsistent. I like the food, the price is decent and it is a very casual place to have a meal with family. read more

The pizza is fabulous as well as the Greek gyro and Greek salad. We ate a large half "the jimmy" and the prestino. The Jimmy is spicy with sauce and jalapeños, sweet with corn, and salty with bacon. The prestino is sauceless, sliced meatballs, and feta, along with other toppings. read more

I like Palio's. Ate at one in Flower Mound years ago so when this one opened up in Aubrey, I was excited. There is Dominos, etc. in the area but it's hard to beat Palio's pizza. The good thing about Palio's is not only the pizza, but their pasta dishes too. They were way better than the Italian place in the area. They have some great dessert here too... cheesecake, cannoli and tiramisu It's an order, grab a drink and sit down kind of place where they bring your food to your table. TVs are usually tuned to something sports related. Cons: It is kind of pricey and they don't offer coupons that I know of. I think the crust on the pizza is good, but could be a bit more crisp on the bottom. Since they cut their pizza in squares you end up with floppy pieces, especially the center pieces. read more

Absolutely worst customer service experience I have encountered in north Texas. The restaurant never made our to go order for over 90 minutes and when I called and asked for resolution the solution was to cancel with no apologies. Highly disappointed. The assistant manager, Mattie, was very disrespectful and not helpful. read more

My family just moved here and we wanted to try a local place. We spent over $50 for delivery buying 2 spaghettis, 1 lg pizza and a "deep dish chocolate chip cookie" dessert. The pizza was by far the worst we've ever had. The crust is like an overcooked sponge. It was so hard, we couldn't even tear it apart, and it was hard to chew. The cookie was so burnt it looked more like a brownie, and was hard as a rock. The spaghetti was cooked right, but the meatballs were overcooked. We recommend you skip this place, and order from a big chain for better food and to save some money. Worst pizza we've ever had, and its our favorite food. Extremely disappointed. We have no idea how they are still open! read more

Palio's Pizza Cafe - Burnt pizza! Hard as a rock! And cookie was also burnt! - Pizza Near Me - Cross Roads, Texas

I LOVE the pizza from this place. I have them deliver way more than I care to admit. I always order the same thing (Extra-Large with double-cheese), and it's hit or miss as to whether or not the resulting pizza *actually* has extra cheese on it. Sometimes, it's just oozing extra cheese, and other times it's like my request for extra cheese went in one ear and out the other. That's the reason I'm giving them 4 stars and not 5. Even when the order is messed up and I only get regular cheese, it's still really good pizza. I also HIGHLY recommend the Greek Bread. Mmmm.... so good. read more

This is probably my favorite place to eat pizza when I come down to visit my brother in Aubrey. Pizza is always good salads are good people are nice I like it. I just don't give 5's but I eat here I come down from OKC. you can't go wrong here. Great specials too. read more

Palio's Pizza Cafe - This is the place. Nice clean good. What else can I say. - Pizza Near Me - Cross Roads, Texas

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Allie is one of the coolest employees there. She makes us feel like family, we are always welcome here when Allie is around. The entire staff is all around incredibly nice. Love our pizza nights at this location. Highly recommend. Even when we order delivery like tonight, Allie just goes the extra mile with her customer service. Keep it up guys. Thank you Allie. "I hope I spelled your name correctly . read more

Had chicken parm and a hot italian sub. Honestly think frozen chicken parm from Walmart is better than theirs. And the Italian sub literally had a slice of ham and a couple pieces of pepperoni and lettuce and that was about it. Gas station sandwiches are better. read more

Half Mediterranean half bbq chicken. Crust was thin and not dough-y. The bbq chicken was the best of the two. Loved that the bacon on top was crunchy and not chewy. Would like a few more tomatoes on the Mediterranean. Pizza was more toppings than crust. Both were delish!! Service was very friendly and fast. Love this place!! read more

Palio's Pizza Cafe - Pizza Near Me - Cross Roads, Texas

Wow! I have been living down the street from this place for 6 months and just got around to trying it and holy calzone was I missing out. Staff was great and friendly, price was very reasonable if not LOW and the dining area was spotless and well furnished. My wife and I had a "King" calzone and the little people ate a large sausage pizza taking advantage of the managers special. Both were amazing and we could taste and see the freshness of the ingredients. How in Gods name is Dominoes and Pizza Hut still in business around here? I almost forgot, my wife got a piece of tiramisu and it was good too. I'm putting the number on my phone for delivery. read more

Palio's Pizza Cafe - Fresh and clean - Pizza Near Me - Cross Roads, Texas

This place is so awesome it's so good the food is awesome and amazing go here!! It's top quality pizza like high-end stuff I try to go there once a week! read more

Good pizza, but We called in our order then waited about an hour when we decided we wanted a refund when we got up there they gave it to us after it had been on the table the whole time. They also don't wear gloves or hair nets. It was also cold read more

Totally different than I expected. This is an order at the counter and then eat on your own type of place. The food, service and atmosphere were all great for the price and location. We had Cesar salad, Classic pizza and a Gyro. Awesome, quick and friendly service. Food was terrific. Going to add this to our list of regulars. read more

Consistently delicious! The wife and I split a pizza and side salad and it's the perfect amount.

Pricey for the pizza size, no bathroom. New style of soda fountain, plus wifi...slow!

Free wifi but its super slow. The pizzas are tiny for the price. Drive to denton and go to Crooked Crust!

Good Pizza and usually fast delivery. Prices are a little pricey but I feel it is worth it.

I've been to several Palios in area ...Frisco , Plano , McKinney but this one off the beaten path and kinda in the middle of nowhere is the BEST , hands down !! Super clean , they always are so friendly , and accomadation my crazy food allergies . We just arrived thinking they were open until 11pm but instead they close at 10pm and the mgr insisted we could place an order. Well done ! Great attitude and truly understand customer service and fresh food! The more prominent areas could take some lessons from these guys! read more

Cross roads location rules! They always nail it and if they don't, they will drive out immediately even if it were for something small!

One of my favorite places! I know all of their food is good but I am stuck on the Maria's BBQ pizza (add jalapeños)& my husband is stuck on the Tony's BBQ pizza! Amazing think crust gourmet pizzas. The friendliest staff ever, a comfy cozy atmosphere that almost makes you feel like your at a friends house. Tony & Sarah (owners) are as down to earth as it gets,oh.. And did I mention it's BYOB!?! Bring in your bottle of wine & they will set you up with an ice bucket, wine glasses, whatever you need! read more

The cheese pizza is worth every bite if you are not looking for a chunky crust pizza. Their pizza is light, thin crusted and amazingly delicious fresh and Italian looking. They are a little pricy but the freshness and taste is worth every bite. read more

I used a Groupon and got carry out Pizza from Palio's. The pizza was delish! And the people were very nice. I would go back and dine-in here. read more