I hadn't been to Belucci's since the 1980s and was *so* excited to see it was still around! Finally…read moremade it back last month with my daughter on a Wednesday evening. Sadly, we were the only ones in the restaurant -- and it felt like not much has changed since the place opened back in the 50s or 60s. Same booths (I'm pretty sure), and not sure the last time they've been deep cleaned. The bathroom in particular was... rough. There's a really cool old jukebox that adds to the nostalgia -- but unfortunately, it was out of order. Would've been nice to sip on a beer while waiting (the pizza took quite a while), but just a heads-up: they only serve canned pop and bottled water. Now, the good news -- once the pizza finally arrived, it was **fantastic**. Classic brick-oven flavor, perfectly crisp, and loaded with flavor. We ate the whole thing even though we'd planned to save leftovers for my daughter and her roommate! If I lived in Boone, I'd absolutely order from here again -- but next time, it would definitely be takeout.

Delicious pizza! Crust was thin and crispy. We took it over to the little wine bar and enjoyed it.read more

The food is awesome and delivered to my home without extra cost piping hot! Cost is very…read morereasonable! Use them often'

OMG this is the best food we have had in a long time. We were traveling through the area from our…read morehome in Denver and stayed at a beautiful campground. I asked them for recommendations on places that deliver since we were exhausted. He told us about Alley's pizza and said they deliver. It did take 45 minutes to get the food but, he told me it would so they met my expectation. OK so now to the food. We ordered a sausage pizza, a Chicken Alfredo and the Spaghetti and meatballs entree. DELICIOUS! Everything is soooo good. This is homemade food made with Love! We loved it all. And there was enough food left over for the three of us to have leftovers the second day. What a treat Alley's is. If you are considering going anywhere in Story City, this is the place. Joan and Mike Ryan

Good service and food. Reasonable prices and serving size…read more Very nice restaurant and attentive staff.

To start out... I'm not a local, I come to Ames once a month for work and love to try new bars and…read morerestaurants.. Figured I'd give this place a try! The feel and ambiance... mixed with a touch of nostalgic. Upon entering you are greeted with tables and chairs inches from the door. We thought that we entered from the side door. There was no host stand or sign stating that you should order in the back at the kitchen. We were confused. During our meal the radio was playing, and not nice music but a crude talk show that happened to be talking about someone getting a Brazilian wax... You'd think the place could pay for Spotify or music without ads... The booths were a tad old and crusty - But I suppose that's where the nostalgia comes in. The food... much to be desired. It was all cheap just okay. Everything lacked flavor. Nothing to write home about. The salads were massive and a great bargain. The cheese bread was disappointing, it was just melted cheese on a sub bun with store bought sauce. For a location called sauce and dough company. This was expected to be a highlight, but ended up being something that could easily be made at home. The pizza was decent, but confusing at best. For someone's first time, I'd expect there to be signs or mentions that the honey should go on the crust... I only found that out after once I read reviews. The crust was dry and lacked flavor without the honey or other seasoning... Am I the only one that thinks that you should not need honey to make pizza palatable. Also, if you add honey you add 70 cals each tablespoon. I know I didn't come to eat healthy but also... Everyone is right, so many toppings and cheese. But again, lacks flavor. The prices... very reasonable. We got two large salads, two beers, an app and a large pizza for $50. Very reasonable. Overall, I won't be back but am glad I at least tried an Ames staple.

Pickles Pub is central Iowa gem. Hidden on blue Highway D 41 in Kamrar. The building is lovely with…read morea great hometown bar & grill vibe. Always bustling on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Fun Day, Pickles has a great staff of friendly, small-town folks. They hustle! Food comes out timely, and is good quality. We had a combo plate with fried mushrooms, pickles, and corn nuggets. It's all frozen stuff, but good quality. My wife had the French Dip sandwich and loved it (although she never dips her sandwich... wtf). I had the Patty Melt. It was cooked well on marble rye and was delicious. This is the ultimate roadside joint for a beer and bite. Nothing but positive energy for Pickles Pub!

I'd like to start out by saying; the experience exceeded any expectation I had!…read more My boyfriend and I visited on a Saturday evening. We had an app, 2 steak dinners & 2 drinks each for around $75. Great prices, good food, friendly staff. They weren't packed but as we sat there the place filled up very quickly! Classic American pub. I was not expecting my sirloin to be so well cooked & seasoned. It was the most perfectly cooked Medium steak. WORLDS better than the crap Texas Roadhouse puts out. I did ask for steak sauce or "A1" and one of the server's (not our server) looked at me like I had 5 heads & shook her head no. This dumbfounded me that she had no clue what steak sauce was. Our server grabbed the steak sauce so no harm no foul! We will be back to try the pizza which seemed quite popular there. This is also a great establishment if you have a larger party for dinner, they get the food cranked out pretty quickly.

I had the pleasure of visiting Leon's Pizza for the first time last night. I will not wait long to…read moretry it again. My group and I entered the restaurant around 5 PM and were immediately seated at a table. The first thing that came to mind when viewing the interior was pure nostalgia from my childhood. The restaurant exists within a Time Machine in the best way possible. You don't need frills when the food is this good. Speaking of the food, our group got a sampler platter to start with. I tried a bit of everything. The onion rings and cheese curds both drew rave reviews. The fried sweet corn got a mixed reaction, but I quite enjoyed it. The pizza menu allows for a lot of creative thinking with the different sizes. Most of our group got their own mini pizzas. The three people who tried that reported that they were all delicious and a perfect size for one person. My friend and I decided to split a large pepperoni, sausage and Canadian bacon pizza. It. Was. Amazing! Let's start with the crust. It was thin and had a nice crunch to it. My favorite bites were the ones where the pizza was slightly more done. I loved the thickness of the crust. The sauce was delicious, the pepperoni solid, and the Canadian bacon good. But the real star was the sausage. It had a little bit of a bite, in a spicy way, that was fantastic and left you craving more. We should've had plenty of leftovers, but my friend and I both decided it was too good to not eat the whole thing right then. The wait staff was very attentive and we were even blessed with a visit from the owner to check on how our meal was. A very nice touch. If you want a unique, thin crust pizza that allows for everyone to get their own favorite toppings, visit Leon's. You will not be disappointed!

Excellent food!!! Excellent service!!! Comfortable ambiance!!!…read more We have eaten at Leon's for years. The food and service are always good.

I am reviewing Pizza Ranch for their fried chicken. About a year ago I heeded their claim of the…read morecountry's best and tried it in Story City. It is very good. This time while in Iowa Falls with my sister, we thought it sounded good and again, it was. It seems that it will be consistently prepared from location to location. I like that it is not heavily breaded. It has a light coating and is seasoned appropriately with salt. I could use a spicy version but this will certainly satisfy my fried chicken cravings. I also really like their coleslaw and usually order an additional side order. Four stars for great fried chicken and coleslaw.

Very noisy due to large group of men at a large table. Very noisy and management did nothing. Do…read morenot not pay for a buffet until until you check the dining room. It is small and rowdy men ruin it for for everyone.

Mostly a bar, but with some tasty pizza. Even though it's a bar, it's definitely a family friendly…read moreplace to go and eat some delicious pizza. People have been telling me about this place and their pizza for some time now and so we finally took the drive to try it out for ourselves. We were glad we did. They have 2 kinds of pizza a Chicago Style (16 inches only size) and thin (18 inches only size). My husband wanted to try the thin and we went with our usual topping selection (pepperoni, Italian sausage and green peppers). They definitely didn't skimp on ANY of it. I am not sure how their crust is made, but it's definitely different. It's almost like a deep dish texture flavor, but it's thin crust. Very tasty. We will be back to try the Chicago style and have a cold beer to go along with it.

Service was super friendly. Loved the welcoming atmosphere too. Pizza was great. Crust was crispy…read moreon the bottom which we love. Good selection of beers on tap. Definitely going back. Worth the drive from Ankeny!

Pizza Pit Extreme is more than pizza, it's comfort food. I frequent many pizza joints in Ames and…read moreI have several favorites but Pizza Pit is the best. It's the sauce and cheese along with tasty toppings that really make the difference. Pizza Pit Extreme is a staple of campus town and the Ames scene. I can't tell you how many Meeker Elementary school fund raisers I attended only to find the owner severing a mountain of pizzas to hungry kids and parents. Tireless in his support of the Ames Schools. But it's the pizza that brings me back. It's comfort food!

Ordered delivery while we were in town for a football game. The website was easy to use to order, I…read moreeven realized I forgot something and when I called them to ask if they could add to my order they did it quick no questions asked. We ordered jalapeno poppers, cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, pit sticks, and a black olive and green pepper beef pizza. Everything was really good! Perfect ratio of sauce, cheese and ingredients. It wasn't too greasy or floppy. Arrived hot. Would definitely order here again next time I am in town.

I haven't been to Domino's in years, but I saw ads on tv about them finally coming out with a…read morestuffed crust pizza and I'd seen YouTube videos of folks rating national pizza chain pizzas. They always came back to Domino's having the freshest toppings. So, today I ventured out to check them out. I'm surprised that I'm the first person to do a review on this store. I ordered just before I left home and the pizza was ready when I got there. Quick reminder-always download apps. They eventually get you some free food. Now, to the pizza. I got the medium one topping stuffed crust for $10+tax. It was really hot when I took a piece to eat in the car. The crust was crispy outside, with melty cheese inside. They add Parmesan and garlic butter to the outside before baking it, so you have a very high quality product. Friendly staff. Lot parking. MarcyDiner'sTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. CyHawkApproved. Good job, Domino's!