I visited family in Iowa City in 2025 and had pizza from here that I thought was pretty good, so I…read moretried it again in June 2026. It was a mistake. First the food. I have never experienced such an overdose of salt. Nothing would extinguish the thirst. I tried it a second time, eating a smaller amount the leftovers, with the same result. Even if it had enough salt omitted to be edible, it was very unremarkable pizza, all three of them. Much of it was thrown away. And the ordering. Their web presence is extremely confusing. My siblings who have lived there for years still can't figure out how many locations there are among Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty, or how to control who you order from. We ordered three pizzas but then couldn't tell for sure that we ordered from Iowa City. So we called the Iowa City location to be sure they had our order, and they said yes, ready in 30 minutes. My niece drove there, to be told they knew nothing about it. They finally figured out that it went to a different location, so she drove quite a distance and eventually found it. The staff were not interested. Fortunately they have an email address where you can write them about your experience. Unfortunately, they will not reply. Very expensive and time consuming experience for food we couldn't eat. (We had much better results getting one made at Hy-Vee, far better pizza for around half the price.)

It was the final day of Thanksgiving Break. The Sunday Scaries were setting in and all the…read moreleftovers in the fridge sounded... uh, less than stellar. I threw out a few options to the fam and pizza won them over. Alas... the freezer was stocked with frozen options but that both sounded like too much work and again, uh, less than stellar. I popped on CHOMP Delivery to see what could be brought to my door. At that time and on that day there were a handful of options. Huzzah! Wig & Pen East to the rescue! While the Flying Tomato is the GOAT of all pizzas in the area (I will die on that hill) we were feeling less cheese and more sauce. (I was saddened to see the Detroit Style 'za is not slung at this location.) We opted for the Chicago Style. It's a stuffed deep dish pizza loaded with mozzarella and topped with a chunky sauce on top. Tomatoey perfection. It is sublime as is but we also got half with pepperoni, for good measure. Additionally, I am a sucker for breadsticks. Wig & Pen East has a lot of options! From the tried the true garlic bread to the cheese filled breadsticks. (Bosco sticks, anyone?) We got the ladder, because-- uh why not? The food came on time. The pricing is pretty standard-- we opted for the large and had plenty of leftovers. Each slice is very, very filling. The pie itself was perfection. The crust is so light and flakey. The four breadsticks that came hit the spot. Overall, the Sunday Scaries were forgotten for a time and I didn't have to cook. I'll consider that a win! Check their website out and order truly anything but especially the Flying Tomato or Chicago Style. You won't regret Wig (though you may need to unbutton your pants after indulging).

The owners have something good going on here. Long narrow store with a few tables. Line is 20+…read moredeep at 1AM. Line moves quickly. They have several choices from your traditional cheese or pepperoni to very popular pesto chicken, mac n cheese, and even pizza with pasta on it. Price is just right. They premake alot of pizza and heat it up for you much like a Sbarro. I had the bbq chicken with ranch and it was incredible.

Mesa Pizza - Iowa City…read more The macaroni and cheese pizza here is next-level -- creamy, cheesy, and perfectly baked. If you're in Iowa City (Universityof Iowa) this slice is an absolute must-try!

We were new in town; The smell was in the air, couldn't stop myself from going in. Best pizza in…read morethe area.

A must for anyone visiting Iowa City. But - also a great place to get a good, hot pizza if you…read morelive in town. Hot pizza and an ICE-cold Coors lite. Easy parking across the street. Great service. An Iowa City tradition.

Service was great, but the place was basically empty except for a handful of college kids playing…read morepool and drinking. The wife and I are in town to attend an event at the University of Iowa and we just needed a place to grab a quick dinner on the way back to the hotel after a long day of traveling. We sat at the bar, and as mentioned, the bartender was friendly and attentive. We ordered cheddar bacon fries as an appetizer and a small thin crust Lola Pizza - which had spinach, garlic, red onions and pepperoncini peppers. The cheddar bacon fries probably sat in the window because they were delivered with the pizza. Not a huge deal, but they weren't very flavorful. The pizza was better.. crispy crust, good sauce to toppings ratio, but sadly it really didn't stand out enough for me to recommend Sam's. There are just too many better options downtown for better food.

Sam's Pizza rarely disappoints. From its thin crust to its (best in the area) deep dish-- there's…read moresomething for everyone. Don't miss out on Happy Hour. Which is Tuesday - Friday (they're closed Monday) from 3-6pm. Snag a $3 Domestic Pints or get $1.50 off Craft Pints and a whopping 30% off most apps. This is our go-to for a large group, as there is plenty of seating. Generally service is prompt and professional-- though it can be pretty hit or miss. The food always comes out piping hot! Parking can be a pain-- there's limited meter parking behind it.

First time here. Based on other reviews, tried it . Was very impressed. Had the bruschetta and the…read moremargarita pizza. Both were excellent. Very attentive staff. Nice cosy restaurant. Definitely recommend this place.

High-End Pizza & Perfect Peronis…read more If you're looking for authentic, high-quality pizza in North Liberty, Rusciano's is the spot. The pizza was excellent--perfectly cooked crust and fresh toppings that actually taste like they came from an Italian kitchen. It's hard to find a place that gets the balance of sauce and cheese just right, but they nailed it. To top it off, they have Peroni on deck. There's nothing better than a cold, crisp Italian lager to cut through a rich pizza. Great atmosphere, even better food. We'll definitely be back!

Met a friend halfway and decided to come here, now known as "Toss n Sauce". We were skeptical at…read morefirst but were quickly pleased. I ordered the fettuccine and it was amazing. I just wish the sauce to pasta ratio would've been more even - needed a little more pasta. One of my friends ordered the manicotti and really enjoyed it and another ordered the Hawaiian pizza and seemed to like it as well. If I'm ever in the area I would definitely stop again!

Friendly people and good food! A refreshing take on pizza compared to the norm. Glad we stopped!read more

We went on a weekday during happy hour and there was lots of seating and ample free parking…read more Their happy hour deals were nice, they had a wine deal where you get a double pour, so you pay for one glass but they give you a glass with double the wine content. It was a lot of wine but a good deal! The only thing that was difficult is their printed wine menu is different from what they had available. The waitress was nice so she got some recommendations from the bartender and we were able to choose wine that way. The pizza was great, some of the best we have had in Coralville. Their pasta tasted fresh and homemade, I am not sure if it is but that was the vibe we got. The broccolini was hot!! Not in a straight out of the oven way, but in an it carries some heat way. We thought maybe there was chili oil on it? But even though we weren't expecting the heat, they were super good. The only downside to the meal was the crème brûlée, it bothers me when the top isn't crispy. Normally, you use the spoon to kind of break the sugar glass on top (i think it's sugar?) and I was sad when the sugar on top was missing from half of it. I think to make it you use a blowtorch to melt the sugar on top (?) idk how it works, but whatever that step is I think it was missed. Other than that great food and drinks!

Wow. Ambiance. Legit. Food most importantly amazing. The basic cheese dish pizza, which is happy…read morehour is filling for one person and can also be split for two. The ranch dressing was amazing. It just went up in price to $8. The six dollar beers could've been cheaper but hey for the price of the pizza I'll take it - much thank you so much. $15 (ranch $1 extra. Boo) for a beer and a pizza from 2 to 5 Monday through Friday. The menu looks normwith pasta and apps as well.

I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

First time here The parking need more spaces but there is…read moreparking next door, at your own risk, and sitting at the bar was a challenge with getting my first beer... however... the cheesy garlic bread was SOOOO GOOD!! And ordered the Manchester style pizza (Detroit style) was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!!!! The lighting is weird (redish but it works I guess)