Worth the Drive - One of the Best Pizzas I've Ever Had**…read more If you're looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza, make the trip to **Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana** in DeKalb. It is, without question, some of the best pizza I've ever eaten! Every pizza arrives beautifully blistered with that signature airy, chewy crust that only a true wood-fired oven can produce. The ingredients are exceptional--from imported San Marzano tomatoes and creamy mozzarella to fresh herbs and premium toppings. Each pizza is handcrafted, simple, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Our favorites? Mais Pizza - sweet corn, creamy cheese, and just the right amount of char...unexpected and unforgettable. Hot White Pizza - rich, spicy, and incredibly satisfying. Pesto & Burrata - fresh, vibrant, and decadent with perfectly creamy burrata. San Marzano Tomato & Sausage - classic done to perfection. Sometimes the simplest combinations are the very best. The menu extends well beyond pizza with charcuterie, salads, gelato, desserts, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus gluten-free crust options for those who need them. If I had one suggestion, it would be to refresh the indoor atmosphere a bit. The food deserves an interior that matches its quality and creativity. The outdoor patio, however, is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. Brent as your server will take up another notch! And here's a bonus..Monday is half-price pizza.You'll probably find me there. Iniga doesn't just serve pizza--it delivers an authentic taste of Naples right here in Illinois. It's a destination restaurant that's absolutely worth the drive. Highly recommended!

It was a cold night in DeKalb, Illinois. However, it was nice and comfortably warm in Iniga's…read morePizzeria. We decided to drop in since it had just opened, and we wanted to see what they had to offer. If you look at the name "pizzeria napoletana" you may get the idea that this isn't Pizza Hut. It isn't. This is (according to my wife who has been to Naples in Italy) pizza the Napoletanese way. Thin crusts, interesting toppings, and different than mainstream American pizza. When we arrived we were promptly greeted at the door as we walked in, and given a choice of bar or dining room seating. We selected the dining room. Both areas were warm and comfortable, with the usual things in the bar (big screen TV) and dining room (art on the walls, nice tables and chairs, nice booths). We started with the Bagna Cauda, which was delicious. It seemed to be a little light on the garlic compared to my friend's version of the dish, but it was still good. It was served with bread, fennel, pepper and zucchini for dipping. It could have fed 4. For pizzas, my wife ordered their Margherita Verace, and I ordered their Puttanesca pizza. The Puttanesca had green olives, brown olives and white anchovies. The crust was very thin - so thin that I ended up cutting this with my knife and using my fork. I couldn't even fold it - the crust is very soft. I tried my wife's Margherita Verace, and it was similar in crust. It had lots of good stuff on it, and tasted good. Drinks were reasonably sized. I had a glass of wine which was fresh, and my wife after trying to order (and pronounce) Raganrok found that they were out of the sweet mead, so she went with a Negroni instead, which she said was quite good. The bathrooms were clean, but chilly in temperature. I hit the hot air hand dryer as I walked out in an effort to warm up the space. Clean, all fixtures worked, and well kept. The question boils down to this: Are you willing to experience pizza the way it was originally made - or not. If you are willing, you should try this place out. If you aren't willing - well, that's on YOU to change. You're missing a lot.

This was our first time here. The service was excellent but the pizza definitely a 5 star sooo…read moredelish!! Thank you for a great experience. The ambiance is casual yet very inviting! I recommend and hope to return.

Zana's was recommended by a local and it delivers--figuratively speaking (maybe literally too?)…read more Super thin, crispy crust, with wood fired goodness. The toppings were a bit scant but otherwise excellent pizza. Good variety of interesting pre-set pizzas to choose from, plus other menu items. Good service too--very accommodating. Atmosphere is fine, though we went during off hours and was very quiet. Let's trace the history of top pizza joints in Dekalb: 1. J.P. Hannigans ('70s/early '80s). 2. Sgt Pepper's ('70s - '80s). 3. The Stadium Club (late 80s/early 90s). 4. Crickets through the 2000s? *Some would say Pizza Villa through much of the above, but Villa is solid, not exceptional. 5. Possibly Zana's now?

Best of the many bars in DeKalb. It has been a long time local favorite. Lord Stanley's has been…read morewhere NIU students and locals watch sports, get trashed, and eat greasy pizza for years. For sure it's not a nice looking place but this isn't where to go to impress anyone. The cheap prices and cheap tastes are the main things. A lot of bars around here are nothing special looking, and this is no exception. It's pretty much a worn out looking place. The inside is bigger than it looks, with room enough for quite a crowd to watch games and stuff. Lots of good deals going on. These are daily and weekly. It's about $4 for a cocktail. The basics like whiskey and Coke or whatever. A lot of classic appetizers. It's about $4 for the World Famous Willies. Highly suspect these are that famous. These are fried pizza dough balls served with red sauce. Also you can get these with garlic and Parmesan cheese. The pizzas are pretty greasy but still are popular. Classic small town college bar. It's open in the afternoon to late at night, so lots of time to come in and have good times. There's plenty of the locals, not just the college students who like to hang out or whatever.

You simply cannot go wrong with the pizzas or the price! Great for friends get together.read more

Pizza Villa in DeKalb delivers a classic, satisfying pizza experience, highlighted by their…read morecommitment to fresh ingredients. Pizza Villa Special: "This Dekalb favorite comes loaded with our home seasoned Italian sausage, mushroom, green pepper and onion." I added pepperoni and it did not overwhelm the dish. This sausage, mushroom, onion, bell pepper, and pepperoni pizza is a standout, with each topping bringing bold, distinct flavor. The real star is the fresh mushrooms--earthy, tender, and noticeably superior to the canned variety you'll find elsewhere. Combined with perfectly seasoned sausage and crisp bell peppers, it's a balanced, flavorful bite every time. I also added the perfectly crispy potato wedges (do yourself a favor and sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on them generously while they are hot) and a good old fashioned Root Beer Float . Wonderful attentive service to boot! I felt like I was in a different era.

Well to start off with I paid $19.28 for a 3 inch meatball sandwich. I asked for two extra…read moremeatballs and they charge me an additional five dollars for the meatballs. I also charged me extra for cheese not to mention the food had no flavor whatsoever, so that's why I'm giving it only one star

Pizza Pro's is a DeKalb staple, and a solid choice for pizza or roll. For us, the perfect order is…read morea beef roll and buffalo wings. The beef roll is perfect. Italian beef baked fresh in a roll with a side of au jus and hot giardiniera. It's indulgent, buttery, cheesy, and the perfect item to share with a group. The wings and fries are nothing special, but always come crispy and are a reliable appetizer. Overall, this is a good place to come when out with friends, and a must try for anyone in DeKalb.

Very consistent food and a great meal everyone!! We get carry out at least once a month!!read more

We don't order pizza often but when we do, it's always from Dough Bros…read more And we're always been pleased.... Until last night. Very disappointed!!! I don't believe my order was complex but, I like my pizza the way I like it. I'm particular about it... I like extra sauce, easy cheese & well done. We ordered a 12" pick 5 While it had the toppings requested, I ALWAYS ask for extra sauce & it barely had any at all. Like literally NONE. Almost as if I said easy or no sauce- which my receipt shows I did not. It was extremely dry & flavorless as I also always request slightly well done. One piece for us both (in fact it was 2 bites for me) removed the toppings to see a couple specs of red & in the trash it went. Not sure what's going on in the unit at the end of the strip, but it was a madhouse & made parking a bit of a challenge... I probably would've opted for delivery had I known that. However!!! I WILL say the checkout/pick up process once made it in, was smooth, fast & the staff was friendly. You'll see by my reviews, I'm NOT a repeat constant bad reviewer. I personally always check out reviews before trying somewhere & when I see negative ones... I'll click on that person & when I see NOTHING but bad reviews- I take those reviews with a grain of salt because the person obviously is never happy & has nothing good to say about anything... I give praise when it's deserved but I also have to give a thumbs down also once in a while when it's deserved as well. Better luck next time I hope....‍

I was looking for a new place to grab dinner, and this one caught my eye. Since I was in the area,…read moreI ordered and stopped in. First off, carry out only at this location. If you want to dine in, go to their Elburn location. I was looking for a pizza with everything - I got their healthy choice, and substituted sausage for the spinach, and then added pepperoni. Good choice! I was driving the pizza 30 minutes home, so I know it came right out of the oven steaming hot, and was reasonably hot after driving in my car for 30 minutes or so to get home. To be honest, the pizza was actually very good. The crust was good, there were plenty of toppings, and it had good sauce and lots of cheese. For price, you get what you pay for. This isn't one of those chain restaurants - it has people who hand make pies and do a good job of it. I was out the door for $31.50 for a large pizza. Is this place for you? Well, do you like good pizza? If you do, pay your money and enjoy some. Also, if you see someone go into the back door, you might see their Christopher Walken Cooler - complete with his picture on the door. The $3.50 brownies are also very good - pre-packaged, but ooooohhhh. Good!

Not really a BBQ place (why only 4 stars). They have two or three items that are BBQ on their menu,…read morebut no ribs, brisket etc. They have burgers, fries, Pizza Puffs, Fish Sandwiches, etc, a pretty full menu. Unfortunately, they have no online presence so no menus The food they do have is pretty good and the staff is very friendly. I do recommend them, even the few BBQ items they have, just don't expect a full BBQ menu.

Ribs had no smoke flavor and were just salty. Mild links…read morewere not smoked just grilled and flavorless. French fries were not fully cooked and shaky underneath the sauce.

Great deep dish I must say. Everything was prepared exactly how I ordered it. I see some people…read morecomplain that their pizza was soggy which is why I alway insist on ordering it well done. They even give you a pizza cutter to take with you. This was a great experience and I'd definitely order again.

Love their deep dish pizza. It's usually just me eating it and the small deep dish pizzas are…read moreusually too much. This individual size was perfect for me. Flavor was amazing as usual. I called in my order and the staff was super friendly and I had a nice chat with them when I picked up the pizza. Thank you!

I've been a loyal supporter of World Famous Pizza for years. I don't live in DeKalb anymore, but…read morewhen I come home it's definitely a must. It's located inside Lord Stanley's if you wanna chill and have a beer with your pizza or while you wait. Look...if you wanna be razzle-dazzled this ain't the spot for you. This is real pizza made by real people who really care about doing it well. Just one look at the space they operate out of is all you need to know that. We're talking about a handful of people crammed into a small space with big, hot ovens. You gotta love it. Nothing fancy. Just good folks making great pizza.

I've always loved this place but it got a little rough for a while there. I've ordered about once…read morea month for the past few months and it's been great again! They are using the slice app for their POS system which makes it as easy to order as Dominos but it's 10x better pizza. I still love the classic sausage and mushroom, always a hit. Unfortunately they don't deliver but the app has a pretty good estimate on wait time so no worries there. I would recommend this pizza to anyone. Great to see a local joint slammin' out fine pies for the community! Keep up the good work!

Hometown, homemade slice of Fried Chicken heaven! It's simple and to the point. Combos from one to…read moremany, plate lunch style that it's just like you Auntie that (really, really knows how to cook) The place is take away only, there is a small sitting area for you to wait while the magic happens but it's better to call ahead. And they prefer cash, but take cards so don't worry.

This is an old-school, fried chicken place. The equipment is dated (and well-maintained), and the…read morelove of making the food is evident. We had been trying to get dinner at this place for a while, but carry out isn't something we can do without some planning. Fortunately, fate intervened, and we were able to plan for me to pick up two 4 piece dinners, and get it home on a cold, winter day. My wife called in the order ahead of time, asking for it to be ready by a specific time. My order was ready, right on time. A four piece dinner is comprised of two pieces of white meat, and two of dark, along with a good portion of fries, a vinegar based cole slaw, and a nice biscuit with a home-made honey-butter that made it taste really good. The chicken is hand-breaded for each order. The cole slaw is made fresh. The fries are made fresh. The honey butter is made fresh. FRESH. I know, what an odd concept in fast food where they mostly take pre-made stuff out of the freezer and put it into the fryer. This is real fried chicken. The sizes of the bird pieces are average (not Wal-Mart "average" which isn't average, but REAL chicken average), and were more than enough to make sure we weren't hungry afterwards. Some tips: 1. Turn the corner if headed eastbound, and park in the lot east of Lothson's. 2. The hours are the hours. This is a one woman shop, and they open for Dinner at 4:30 pm with the LAST ORDER taken at 7:00 pm. 3. Get there a few minutes ahead of schedule to pick up your order. 4. To avoid waiting too much, call in your order if you can. For "to go" dishes on a cold night like this was, the owner put a plate on top and napkins in the bag, and then stapled the bag shut. 30 minutes later after driving in my car home, the chicken and fries were still nice and hot. You want it hotter, put them in a cooler with no ice to better trap the heat. If you are local, you won't need to do this.