One of the most genuine Italian restaurants I've been to in 21 years of living. Truly amazing food, amazing service.

I had been hearing about this restaurant since I first started working in Terre Haute so I finally decided to try it. It was good. I am writing about a delivery, so I can't comment on the restaurant itself. I took a star off because they did not provide any utensils or napkins in the delivery bag which made for a delayed meal since I had to go searching for a fork. The garden salad was very good. So crisp and fresh. The tomatoes were yummy, and I liked the surprise of celery amoungst the greens. The greens were mixed and not just iceberg which elevated the salad quite a bit. I always say I judge an Italian restaurant by their sauce, and this one was ok. Very sweet. Not thick. It wanted for something. I ordered the half portion of angel hair pasta, and it was still a very generous amount. I added a meatball which tasted more like an Italian sausage in a ball with a bit of spice and a chewier consistency. I wasn't mad at it, but it wasn't the seasoned ground beef crumble I expected. All in all, the meal was good, just lacking in some of things I expected from a place everyone seemed to like about it. I would probably go back and maybe try some of the other dishes next time I am in Terre Haute, if only to see if maybe it was just that order. read more

Piloni's - Angel Hair Pasta with a meatball - Italian Near Me - Terre Haute, Indiana

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We were spending the night and suprised how good the food was at a very modest price~~

Normally, we enjoy frequenting Piloni's. Today, three of us went for an early dinner and each ordered the chicken Parmesan and substituted spaghetti for the fettuccini Alfredo. I expect an up-charge but not $8.00 per plate for a dinner that costs $18.95. Apparently, you get charged for the pasta AND the sauce sub. I really wish we had known that before we ordered. The food was good, and our server was very kind and attentive. However, it will be a while before we return because we are a bit shocked. A near 50% up-charge seems pretty greedy to me. read more

I entered the lounge area and was immediately advised by Annette, that they had so many reservations so we couldn't be sat at the tables. She stated that their were two spots at the bar we could sit at and proceeded to guide me over (bf was parking the car) - I noticed their were two empty tables but when going to the bar, the second waitress stopped her and told her the bar seats were for reservations as well. This prompted Annette to tell me we would need to leave by 7, it was 5:50 at the time. I thought that was the most rudest thing to say, so I told her that would depend on how quickly the kitchen makes our food. The garlic bread and meatballs were delicious but the stroganoff was not that great - the meat was very chewy and the noodles seemed under boiled. Our tiramisu was pretty good as well but I'm sure it's not made in house. I also had the worst glass of Riesling for $9 - the brand is Kendall-Jackson and per google, that's a $16 bottle, cheap wine should not be priced as such per the glass. We agreed the meatballs were a good decision to add on or I would have felt like I had wasted $60. Honestly, it feels like I did anyways. We left around 6:30 and a couple who had been sitting next to us had already left so their were now four free seats at the bar and two empty booths - for the many reservations of course. Just to point out, the lounge area isn't big enough to hold "so many" people, theirs literally 10 tables and 6 bar chairs - where would the "so many" be seated? We agreed we would take future orders to go IF we wanted the meatballs again or to try something new but this place was out of the way, so that may not happen. read more

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Sister-in-law made reservations for a wedding rehearsal dinner, spoke to management several times during the wedding planning period. Had once again confirmed earlier in the week, called the night of the rehearsal, well before the reservation time to let them know the party would be late only to be informed that the reservation had been canceled and given to Butler University. Not a way to take care of customer. Will not ever consider patronizing this restaurant! Would prefer to give zero stars but that's not an option. read more

2 for 2! Love this place! We are big fans of Terre Haute local restaurants like Terminal and Bar Bosco. That being said, this place tops them all. Food and beverage is 10/10, and the service both times has been excellent. So glad we have a great recommendation for our visiting guests! read more

Piloni's - Tortellini with grilled chicken - Italian Near Me - Terre Haute, Indiana

I was visiting family and scoured Yelp for great restaurant. This place did not disappoint with the food. The atmosphere was very casual which was great with my family. They seemed to stay busy. I had the lunch Tortellini. Delicious! The lasagna got rave reviews at the table. What I did not appreciate was the SURPRISE 15% increase on pasta because of egg prices. It was not posted anywhere in the restaurant. And, when I asked about it, the server seemed ashamed. Not a big deal. Lunch was my treat so that really added up with six people but I paid it with no problem and no fuss. Still, a customer should be allowed to make informed decisions. read more

Everyone raved about this restraunt. I have ordered take out from here twice now, and I'm afraid I don't understand the hype. The eggplant parm - the eggplant was dropped in a deep fryer. You don't have to be Italian to know you don't cook eggplant in a deep fryer!! It absorbs the taste of the grease! If you are ordering take out they put you in the back by the kitchen to wait- and you will get to watch every spill, run to the cooler, and whatever else as entertainment. To their credit, they have fresh pasta. That's about the only positive I've got. read more

The food was AMAZING and the service was exceptional. Loved the atmosphere, too. We didn't have a reservation and they were busy, but they kindly found a place for us at the bar--and it was a nice place to sit. We enjoyed the music they played, and eating somewhere we could actually talk. I live Texas and don't know if I will ever get back there, which is a shame--I'm craving it! read more

Atmosphere was adequate, the portions were plentiful so I did not need to order Ala carte side. The bread was very good and the staff were attentive and friendly. Cost of eating out has gone up read more

Service was terrific and the setting was wonderful for a family meal. In general food was great maybe a little pricy. I had the special of the evening a 8oz. Filet, cooked rare (exactly how I requested), but a little heavy on the special sauce. Would have preferred to taste more of the steak. We would most likely return while visiting family. read more

Amazing! We have never been here and weren't sure what to expect. Authentic Italian and the staff is so friendly. The food was amazing and the noodles were fresh and flavorful. Such a sweet vibe and nice atmosphere. Will be back again and again read more

Piloni's - Tortellini Alla Venetta - Italian Near Me - Terre Haute, Indiana

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Food is tasty and very fresh, staff has excellent service very professional and ambiance is small but very Italian feel. Loved the whole experience read more

Piloni's - Delicious Calamari - Italian Near Me - Terre Haute, Indiana

Great service. Food was wonderful. Very friendly, comfortable atmosphere. We need another one down south. But as long as we keep the one up north, I will remain happy. read more

Homemade pasta was excellent! I had the veal piccata and my husband had the pasta bolognese. Drinks were good. Desserts looked too good to pass up so we took them home. Lovely atmosphere. We were there late afternoon so it wasn't busy but I'm sure it is later. read more

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Delicious northern Italian food! Great feel and service. Has an old fashioned, family style Italian restaurant feel. Such a treat! Definitely would come again! Lemon cello gelato is a must for dessert, even if you're full! read more

Pilonis is, unfortunately, a restaurant to skip. I was hoping to find another good locally owned place; there are so few in town. From the service to the bread to the entrees... none of it was good. Poorly lit, way too loud to hear my dining partner, and bland food or items swimming in oil. The bread: dry, tasteless The main dishes: fish with lemon sauce, swimming in oil, no flavor other than WAY too much lemon, and the homemade pasta was thick and gummy. There is another local Italian place in town. I recommend you go there instead. read more

The veal picotta and lamb chops were very tasty. I loved the homemade pasta, and the lemon wine picotta sauce. Not a fan of the Bronzini fish dish with broccoli. Fish was strong tasting and disappointing. Wait staff was lovely and helpful. Atmosphere was homey and authentic Italian. read more

I appreciated the many vegetarian options. We had the eggplant parmigiana and ziti with mushrooms and an Alfredo sauce. I'd get either again. I'd recommend getting a reservation. We made one less than an hour before we arrived and they were able to accommodate us. read more

Excellent service and good when we came in on Friday. Staff was attentive and explained the menu, giving good suggestions since it was our first time there. The portions are worth it and everything we tried was delicious. Ambiance was really cute. They have murals on the walls and their complementary bread was seasoned very well. read more

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The quality of food you get here for the price you pay is outstanding. The staff is super attentive and will meet every need that you have while you're there. And the restaurant is clean!! read more

Piloni's - Italian Near Me - Terre Haute, Indiana

My fiance and I were just passing through and decided to try it out. It did not disappoint!! The outside is a little deceiving but the food is FANTASTIC! The seating was semi close however it was still a quiet setting. Perfect for a date night. read more

I enjoy going to Piloni's for lunch. The food is usually really good. Most lunches are in the $10-13 range and include garlic bread. They have a good selection of smaller fares for lunch than the larger dinner portions. If you haven't tried it, you should. read more

Overall top quality restaurant and service. I'm not a big Italian eater but then again we look for something different each time we visit Terre Haute, and Piloni's fit that spec 100%. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the restaurant, the personal service, the authenticity of the menu, the homemade pasta, and most of all, the value. I think 4.5 stars is fair here, and rounding up to 5.0 given the value. Home runs and triples on what we ordered: bruschetta piled with chopped tomatoes and basil, good meatballs, good chicken parm, and a quality cannoli dessert. My only nitpicks, the sign says "wait to be seated" but then the staff are all busy in the kitchen. No biggie, we sat down anyway and waited for service. Once spotted, we were taken care of immediately. Another area of improvement, the styrofoam take away boxes are not recyclable. Not a deal breaker but it is noticed. The weakest part of the meal was the flat and cold breadsticks, but since they were free I'm not counting Piloni off for that, and instead will say, "Grazie per il pane, amico mio!" So while this is not a "must visit" for my trips to Terre Haute, it is a hidden gem of quality if you are hankering for authentic Italian food. I think the lunch menu has great value for what you get, and I anticipate the larger dinner portions would offer enough leftovers for a second meal. I will return and place Piloni's in my rotation of 3-4 restaurants of choice in Terre Haute. read more

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Our daughter was visiting from Texas and we took her to one of our favorite places. We ate in a small room just off the bar, great ambiance. Our daughter order chicken parmesan which see said was great. I had gambri (shrimp) with pasta. They even went to the effort to thinly slice garlic. Great meal. Took home three desserts, tiramasu, cannoli and lemon cream cake. Fought over them all. read more

Now this is a family business! You pull up and there's typically plenty of parking on the gravel lot next door. The main entrance to the restraint is right along the road, but the bar and quainter ambience seating is available in the building out back. We grabbed drinks in the bar before our reservation and carried then into the restaurant to eat. We had a very large party of 16 and they accommodated us perfectly. The place was mostly full, few walk ins grabbed a table. I drank beer, but the wine selection was of quality. I started off with the arugula salad, which was just ok. It was truly just arugula with an olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing on top. Not quite worth ordering, almost too simple. I ordered the tomato pesto pasta with penne and added sautéed veggies to it. The tomato pesto is good. It is also brought out with breadsticks before the meal, which I probably wouldn't have ordered it as my meal if I would've know I'd already be trying it. The veggies were cooked and delicious. The penne tasted as I expected, from a box. The portions are very large here. I had over half taken home for leftovers. Had a bite of tiramisu as well - great cap to dinner! I love the family history of this place. Family photos fill the restaurants walls and you can feel the value and hard working paved path that it's come from. Overall though, my meal was pretty average. I'd certainly give it another try and test out another menu option! read more

Homemade noodles and sauces! I travel a lot for work and this hands down best Italian I have had! Everyone at table went on about how great their meal was and some wanted to travel states back with their families to eat there again! Sherbet and desserts were absolutely amazing also! read more

Piloni's - Exotic bomba - Italian Near Me - Terre Haute, Indiana

Oh damn this place is crazy good. Pasta is homemade and so good. I love Italian and we have great places back home (Chicago) but truly not fresh like this that I have come across. Servers have been accommodating and prompt. Unassuming little joint, love to go here and visiting my son. read more

The service was great. A young man was our server. The bread was dry, I liked the flavor but not the dryness. The lasagna was sweet in taste way too sweet and not enough noodles to find. Then the chicken Marsala was also way too sweet! The noodles were great in the dish if the sauce wasn't so sugary. Over all food grade is 2. Service 5. read more

We were here for a birthday. It took an hour to get our food and more than 90 minutes more to get our check. No one refilled water. No one checked on us. I felt like I was a bother. read more

Food was Amazing, ambience was neat. Services was amazing. Meatball appetizer was the bomb. Fettuccine carbonara was amazing! read more

Fantastic fresh food made to order ! Great lunch spot ! The owners live the American dream .

Managed to score reservations at the bar side on a super busy night. Super comfy (high) chairs and great service on the quieter side of the restaurant. Ordered from that night's specials menu- the cannelloni. So delicious. Paired well with their Chianti. Definitely make reservations ahead for your night out. It's so worth the visit. Delicious food and great vibe. read more

Love the food and service here! Authentic Italian food and the staff are very friendly!

My favorite restaurant on Terre Haute's North side. My go to is the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo. We always share the calamari app and it's plenty for four to share. Last visit my son and I tried the surf and turf and it was ‍ . If you go for lunch you have to try the chicken Parmesan sandwich! read more

Great Italian food !! Try the pizza its super delicious and lots of real cheese and more. Cant tell ya everything about it !! ... It's a surprise !! read more

I had carrot soup, broccoli and salmon. The salmon while very good was slightly undercooked for my taste. The broccoli was perfect and the carrot soup absolutely delicious. The waitress very nice and tentative. The ambiance very pleasant. All and all I would definitely eat here again. Thank you for a very nice dinner. read more

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We scouted out this little gem of a restaurant yesterday after reading some of the reviews! We were gonna eat dinner here, but it was closer to a late lunch (linner as we like to call it) and that turned out to be the perfect time! It was quiet when we entered, only 2 tables had patrons and we were seated immediately. They have a huge area for curb service, and for dine in, they don't require masks but politely ask you to wear them for the safety of their employees. (We did.) For the appetizer, I ordered the Shrimp and Mussels alla Creme and the better half ordered the Baked Meatballs. Both absolutely delicious! She offered a salad with the main course, so I ordered the house salad with blue cheese dressing. Without question - hands down - the BEST blue cheese dressing I can ever remember eating - in my entire life! Oh my gravy!! For my entree, I ordered the Toretllini Alla Venetta, also very, very good. But after we ate, I realized my choice was a little too heavy for lunch. For dessert, I just HAD to have a cannoli so we ordered desserts to go. We ate the desserts in our hotel room later on and the cannoli was perfect, the right amount of sweet, the right amount of chocolate, the shell was light and flaky. Just delicious (so delicious I shoulda ordered 2!!) All in all, the best Italian food I've had in YEARS! It's not the fanciest place, staff is very "busy" despite no one in the restaurant, but it was clean and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend visiting if you're in the mood for Italian. (Great playlist of Big Band favorites playing as well!) *Can't miss: the Blue cheese dressing and the cannoli, highly recommend the meatballs! Happy Eating! read more

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The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the service was good. The food reminds me of the home cooked Italian dishes that I grew up eating. The portions were larger than expected which is always good right? Overall it was a good experience. read more