Pizza is good but when extra sauce is requested they charge but don't ever seem to do it.

This is a really nice, family-owned place with great food. The strip mall that it's in looks a little rough on the outside, but it's actually very friendly and nice, and it's actually close to hotels on I-77 ( though not obviously so --you gotta use Yelp!). They're not going to win any culinary awards for innovative cuisine, but the food is good, fresh, and affordable, and everyone leaves happy. The pizzas, calzones, and stromboli are definitely far better than any chain restaurant. They really need a better beer and wine selection, though. Only Sutter Home? Really? But still, it's great if you have a tired family with picky children, all of whom are sick of chain restaurants and fast food on the road. I have to admit it -- I love that it's called "Pizza Palace." So old school! I have a soft spot in my heart for good family pizza joints, especially when they're called "Pizza Palace." I wish there was a Pizza Palace in my hometown. If I lived in Columbia, I would totally come here every Friday night. read more

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Still a great place for Pizza, Subs, Salads and my favorite Baked Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. The food and service here is consistently good. In a hurried world, we frequently call ahead and do the take out thing. I can say they have yet to get a call-in-order wrong. They have beer and wine only..... Stop by, you will not be disappointed. read more

It's been awhile since I have been here but the pizza is as good as I remembered it! The atmosphere is cute, the people nice and the food great. If it's not to cold enjoy their outdoor patio. For pizza, subs or other Italian food I highly recommend Pizza Palace! read more

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Terrible service worst Pizza we've ever had in our whole life. The crust was super greasy and odd flavors . Calzone was the same super super greasy . Won't be returning. read more

Great pizza, calzone, and spaghetti. Customer service is always on point and friendly! Can't go wrong here!

We've only ordered to-go but have been pleased each time. Pizza is delicious, as are the sandwiches and appetizers! We like the fried zucchini, roast beef sub and pizzas the best. Friendly service and food is always ready on time too. Two thumbs up for this hole-in-the-wall spot! read more

This place was Very friendly, and had great customer service, our waiter kept us smiling the whole time we were there. The Food didnt take long came out pretty fast and nice and hot. read more

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This is one of the best pizza places in the city. Quick, easy, and plentiful sized menu. Not to mention the service is always friendly. The sizes of the pies are over generous. I love the booths, old school diner booths. I have been to this place over 10 times and love the sandwiches and pizzas. Don't forget the garlic rolls. read more

We've always come here for the last ten years.. The food has always been delightful, everything from calzones, pizzas,spaghetti dishes, lasagna dishes & also baklava... read more

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The is a great local pizzeria and is a rare find for good Italian food! We had pizza with a tasty homemade style crust and zesty sauce. We also tried the Italian sampler plate, it comes with ravioli and manicotti that tastes like your Mom made it. read more

Excellent subs! I haven't tried the pizza yet but I heard it's amazing. I first tried the Italian sub and it is awesome! I tried the pizza sub as well. It is good, but I probably wouldn't order it again. I ordered the roast beef sub and it is extremely good. Definitely coming back here. read more

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Nine of us stopped at the Pizza Palace for lunch yesterday on the way to our destination in Savannah. We had 3 Greek salads and 3 large pizzas to share (Greek, pepperoni, and cheese). Everything was good. Service was excellent. read more

We come to Pizza Palace frequently for takeout and to eat in. The food is fantastic, the service is friendly and quick, and the atmosphere is very down to earth and relaxed. We love it. The beer on tap is super cheap and always cold. We've tried a lot of stuff on the menu, and it's all really good. The pizza is awesome and fresh and homemade. My favorite item is the grilled chicken sub. It's melt in your mouth delicious. The baked pastas are also great. We love, love, love this place and will definitely always keep it in our rotation. read more

Not the worst, but I wasn't impressed and probably won't be back. There was a little initial confusion as to whether you seat yourself or have to wait, but you just go in and sit anywhere. The waitress dropping off our food was the last time I saw her, I had to go to the back and ask for a box and my check. The salad is just.. meh. It had iceberg for one, some tomatoes.It had feta, and there might have been an olive involved, but I can't remember. The house dressing was pretty good. The tzatziki sauce was runny and spent more time being a puddle than a flavor. The pizza look pretty well assembled, but taste-wise it just didn't make any impressions. All in all, I would only go back if I were starving, all other places were closed and I would get it to go. read more

I've come here at this point about 5 times. Even though I live right down the road. I drive by it every day... Yet I almost always forget about it. Don't be that guy ;) bookmark it and visit it when you're near by. They have really good calzones. I've yet to have a pie, but I'm sure they are just as good. Not a ton of beer options... Thus the 4 vs 5 star. I like a good selection for my dinner... And lunch.... And office breaks... And mid morning breaks... And. ... Customer service has always been pleasant. Checkout has always seemed a bit 'ok good you're here. Gimmie money and goodbye'. Another reason for the 4. I'm pretty sure it's the owner that has always closed me out. And I get the impression he's not from around here ;) I'll come back for sure. I can overlook the checkout bedside manner. ;) read more

Go say hi to Angel! When I worked over there, I would eat here 1x a week. They have mostly Italian dishes, but hamburgers, sandwiches, or prime rib. read more

Some of the best saladss ever!!!the house dressing is amazing. You just have to try them!

WaWaWeeWah! I was not expecting to like this place as much as I did. Nestled back into a dingy strip mall, full of blue hairs and ripe with a dank atmosphere that told me I shouldn't be surprised if I saw some mafia-esque Fat Tony's and Uncle Joey's racketeering here. I almost turned on my heel to about-face right out of there. If it hadn't been for the cheerful server that greeted us at our table or the stellar beer deals (seriously cheap Bocks) I would have done just that. As it were, we stayed and ordered a meat lover's but without this and add that - for a very reasonable price. It was so delicious I ordered a second pizza (the Greek) to take home before we'd even finished the first one!! While I find it a little odd to have a pizza parlor run by a bunch of non-Italians, I've seen crazier things before. If anything, they add a little foreign flair to a potentially-greased up blah staple. I'm so glad appearances didn't deceive me out of trying what, so far, has been the best pizza in Columbia!! read more

Terrible customer service was slower than DSS two notch office. Food was completely flavorless. Only airplane food is worse. I've eaten stale items from vending machines that were healthier and tastier choices, than the food they serve at pizza palace. read more

Found this great family owned, clean restaurant off Yelp. Great service from Tabatha. Had the Greek salad and cheese pizza. The pizza was properly "sauced" and kids loved it! All in all a great value. Location in a strip mall not so great but if you want convenience.. Close to highway, fast and good service, clean and good value... This is it! read more

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We just moved to Columbia and we always like to find great places to eat so we aren't wasting time or money. We definitely lucked out with this place! It was listed as a local favorite and now I know why, the staff was friendly and helpful and the food was delicious! My only complaint was that I ordered the wrong combo of food, but that will be remedied on our next visit. I'll be sure and order what makes sense, not what I was craving. Awesome pizza place! read more

I really liked the lasagna and thought the service was friendly. She was a rockstar pretty much working all alone! She got to us in a fair amount of time even if all the tables were take. Can't wait to try more. read more

This place is the bomb. Hidden gem in Columbia. Baked lasagna is off the charts

This place on the corner of a not so good-looking area and looks like a hole in the wall joint on the outside but inside it is anything but that. The good thing is that the food- oh man- the food is superb! I tried their salad with ranch and something about that dressing was good. I hate it when ranch tastes crappy! The spanikopita was our appetizer and it is probably the best i've ever had. The inside is creamy and tasty whereas the outside was light, fluffy, and flakey. The reason why we came here was because we were told the calzones were the best in COLA so that's what my hubby got. I agree, they were scrumptious. Not as cheesy as i'd like but to his preference, it was very meaty. Something about the bread here was not like most calzones. It was an extremely thin bread, however, it was still the texture that it should be. The waitress recommended that I ordered the pastrami sub and if you're a pastrami lover like myself, I recommend it too! It's extremely peppery (i know, mmm) and the meat slices are lightly sliced and placed in the same thin bread. It's nice to know that even though its not the healthiest meal in the world, you're not loading up on a ton of carbs. LOL. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're on a budget. The food is good and the service is above average. The waitresses will do more than just take your order. I hope you enjoy this place the way I did! read more

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Love the Subs but..... When I go to eat with 3 friends and you bring the plates out 15 to 20 minutes a part, it's like we are taking turns watching each other eat. It wasn't busy there but once the food was dropped off we never saw the waitress again. No drink refills...awww. Had to go to the counter to ask for our bill. Very disappointed. read more

How far does a Pizza place have to go to put it above the usual and national chains? Try unique dough, fresh ingredients, and a desire to please every time! Pizza Palace on Leesburg Road has be a landmark for diners for longer than I can remember. It's blend of Italian, Greek and Mediterranean dishes make it more than a Pizza Place. Take our word for it- We have been loyal diners for 20 years read more

The Pizza Palace serves fresh pizza, all the ingredients are fresh and homemade. When you talk to the owner you get a real sense that he really enjoys what he is doing. His product is top notch, there's no room for anything but the best ingredients. From the fresh cut veggies, and fresh homemade marinara sauce, to the thinly sliced ham and freshly grated mozzarella cheese, every part of the pizza has been accounted for with surgeon like precision. Pizza is not the only thing good at this local establishment The Pizza Palace also offers a wide variety of pasta dishes and other Italian cuisine, including the best calzone in South Carolina, I hear. So for the title of best pizza place in town, I'm sad to say it's a tie. I can't make up my mind which has the better pizza, Pizza Man Pizzeria or The Pizza Palace both have fantastic pies. But I am happy to say that Columbia has two great options for New York style pizza in town, now all we need is a place to get Chicago style pizza in town. If any of you know where one is let me know! And no Uno doesn't count! read more

So my first impression was "this is a cute place," and it went downhill from there. We walked all the way across the restaurant to the server behind the counter to ask if we sat ourselves because there was no signage, then we picked one of the 1 1/2 person booths. The booths definitely don't comfortably fit two people to a side. As we sat I realized that the music and the Law and Order on TV were at about the same volume, both just a tad too loud. I ordered the side salad and eggplant parm and my husband got the gyro Stromboli. My salad was $3.95 and what I got was iceberg lettuce, 1/6 of a medium tomato, one half moon of cucumber and about 15 onion slices with 3 packs of club crackers. The Italian dressing was bland and the salad was a tasteless waste of my money. Then our waitress proceeded to vacuum the entire establishment with a vacuum that is louder than a space shuttle taking off. By then my ears were ringing, there was dirt kicked up everywhere until the other patrons food, and I was ready to leave. At least the vacuum had drown out the sound of the people screaming in Law and Order SVU about getting raped. When our food came out I was once again crestfallen, I saw burned noodles sticking out of a cheesy breaded mess. Where was the tomato sauce? Where was the eggplant? The super thin slices of eggplant were rubbery and the soggy in oil and breading, not to mention burnt like hockey pucks around the edges. I attempted to take a bite out of it and failed, it was too hard. The noodles were dry except for being completely stuck together by burnt cheese glue. Thankfully my husband's Stromboli was good, just very greasy. He said that he has had a lot better for a lot cheaper at other places in the past. We don't go out much and were really looking for that quaint Italian feel, and to have a romantic evening together. What we had was headache, a stomach ache, and a strong desire to never, ever go back. read more

I would have to say that this is the best place on EARTH! My family and I eat here almost once every other day because of how great the food is. The waitresses are professional and friendly. The owner is so AWESOME and remembers my order as soon as he see's me walk through the front door. The subs are excellent, the pizza, the chicken and rice...EVERYTHING! I cant see how anyone could give this place less than five stars. read more

I love that they're so close and offer such an assortment. I love their spanakopita. I feel like the pizza crust is bought premade and the tast/texture suffers because of it though. read more

Best pizza we've ever had. Spaghetti, subs, and salads are good, too. The draft beer is cold and cheap! Service is great! Not a fancy place; it's just great food served in a casual atmosphere. read more

I've been here a couple times before. Was happy with the food, don't think the pizzas that great, though. Today, I went for lunch. They were busy. The waitress took my order, brought me my water, and I didn't see her again. I sat there watching several people who came in at the same time or after me getting their food and leaving. Another waitress finally ask me if I was waiting for food. She went back to check it out and the original waitress never placed my order "on accident" and she brought me an extra salad to eat while I waited. Then the cashier brought me my order, asked me if I wanted a drink refill and I said yes, and that was forgotten. No-one came back to ask how the food was. When I paid, they tried to charge me for a lemonade. I shouldn't have bothered with a tip, but the second girl got one from me. read more

Very good pizza and wings. Calzone is very very big and great! Cant miss with this place.

My husband always gets their spaghetti and I love the chicken dinner with grilled chicken, rice and Greek salad!!

The title may make you think that it is just pizza, if you think that then you will be surprised at how many options they have. Pizzas, pasta , salad, they make you feel at home. Our waitress was truthful about the food and accommodated my party's needs ( allergies) and made sure that everything was made properly for them. A very nice place with a great atmosphere. Great for kids and other groups! read more

This place would definitely be considered a "dive" so you don't go for the ambiance. That being said, the Greek salad with their creamy Greek dressing is the best Greek salad I've had. It was fresh with plenty of feta cheese. The Greek potatoes were yummy, especially when dipped in the Greek dressing. My friend had a gyro and ate every bite. The steak and cheese sub wasn't the best I've had but everything else was so good they still earned 5 stars! The servers were attentive and our food arrived to the table quickly. Enjoy! read more

Last night, I went there for the first time but unfortunately I probably won't be returning. The food was ok. I didn't think it was all that great. For those of you who don't want pizza they also offer baked pasta dishes. Anyhow, the most disappointing part of the dinner was the lack of service. I had a similar experience as another reviewer. There was confusion about self seating vs waiting to be seated and the food was just ok. I saw my waitress for a total of three times ... once for my drink order, once for my food order, and then she brought out my food. She never came back to check up on me. I ran out of my beverage and thought about getting up go ask for more. I didn't. There was almost no one there and the service was still terrible. I'm actually pretty forgiving to wait staffs in general but the service was so bad that I'll probably never come back. read more

how can a place with such good food have such bad serice. after waiting 10 minutes and being ignored by the waitress( walked by 5 times and then started cleaning a table next to ours ) we just walked out. the place was not even busy less than a 1/4 full. to be fair when the wait staff who have been there for several years is working - its great but the new wait staff has no clue what customer service is. read more

Not a bad little place to eat. Food is descent. Need to update the inside of the restaurant. Beer prices aren't too bad. I like the outside tables on a good weather day read more