Everyone knows the best place to get a slice of pizza in Illinois is from one of those little local places that makes everything from scratch. Below are eight small town pizza restaurants that fit the bill and which deserve more attention. Check ’em out:
- Alfano’s
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Facebook/Alfano’s Oregon, IL This northern Illinois pizza place is located near the Rock River and is known for its pies that are always made-to-order. The place is open daily and is a popular place for large groups, kids, as well as delivery service for Friday night pizza night.
- Andrea’s Pizzeria & Grill
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Facebook/Andrea’s Pizzeria & Grill Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this is one of those small-town pizza restaurants that do a little bit of everything. In addition to pizza and a pizza buffet, they serve Mexican favorites, fried catfish, burgers, sandwiches, breakfast classics, and several desserts.
- Anna’s Pizza
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Facebook/Anna’s Pizza, Winnebago,IL This award-winning restaurant has been around since 1995 and is known for its large assortment of menu items that are centered around pizza and authentic Italian pasta. A slew of appetizers, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, as well as seafood and chicken dishes abound. Click here to learn more about this small-town pizzeria.
- Crawford’s Pizza & Pub
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Facebook/Crawford’s Pizza & Pub Mt. Zion With three locations in the state, this central Illinois chain of pizzerias is known as excellent sports bars. Whether you’re looking for a spot to grab lunch, a drink with friends, or a full meal with the family, you’ll find plenty of elbow room at one of these great eateries.
- Dwight Pizza
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Facebook/Dwight Pizza This pizzeria guarantees that it will tailor-make a pizza any way you like it. The restaurant hand-makes its dough and uses a tomato sauce recipe that has been handed down for decades. You’ll be able to taste the freshness in every bite.
- Joe’s Pizza
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Facebook/Joe’s Pizza in Paris, IL. In business since 1973, this business has three locations but still retains its small-town vibe. It is known for offering thick and thin crusts as well as a slew of toppings to choose from. Learn more about these popular pizza places here.
- Knuckles Pizza
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Facebook/Knuckles Pizza This award-winning Quad City pizza joint is known for more than just its food. Live jazz can often be heard coming from this casual place that is open daily.
- Picco’s Pit BBQ & Steak House
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Google/BBQ Picco In business since 1983, this cozy little restaurant has lovely indoor and outdoor seating and offers a wide array of menu options. In addition to delicious pizza, you’ll also find steaks and BBQ as well as fried chicken and other comfort foods. Get more details about this incredible restaurant here.
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Facebook/Alfano’s Oregon, IL
This northern Illinois pizza place is located near the Rock River and is known for its pies that are always made-to-order. The place is open daily and is a popular place for large groups, kids, as well as delivery service for Friday night pizza night.
Facebook/Andrea’s Pizzeria & Grill
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this is one of those small-town pizza restaurants that do a little bit of everything. In addition to pizza and a pizza buffet, they serve Mexican favorites, fried catfish, burgers, sandwiches, breakfast classics, and several desserts.
Facebook/Anna’s Pizza, Winnebago,IL
This award-winning restaurant has been around since 1995 and is known for its large assortment of menu items that are centered around pizza and authentic Italian pasta. A slew of appetizers, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, as well as seafood and chicken dishes abound. Click here to learn more about this small-town pizzeria.
Google/Patrick McLane
Facebook/Crawford’s Pizza & Pub Mt. Zion
With three locations in the state, this central Illinois chain of pizzerias is known as excellent sports bars. Whether you’re looking for a spot to grab lunch, a drink with friends, or a full meal with the family, you’ll find plenty of elbow room at one of these great eateries.
Facebook/Dwight Pizza
This pizzeria guarantees that it will tailor-make a pizza any way you like it. The restaurant hand-makes its dough and uses a tomato sauce recipe that has been handed down for decades. You’ll be able to taste the freshness in every bite.
Facebook/Joe’s Pizza in Paris, IL.
In business since 1973, this business has three locations but still retains its small-town vibe. It is known for offering thick and thin crusts as well as a slew of toppings to choose from. Learn more about these popular pizza places here.
Facebook/Knuckles Pizza
This award-winning Quad City pizza joint is known for more than just its food. Live jazz can often be heard coming from this casual place that is open daily.
Facebook/Picco’s Pit BBQ & Steak House
Google/BBQ Picco
In business since 1983, this cozy little restaurant has lovely indoor and outdoor seating and offers a wide array of menu options. In addition to delicious pizza, you’ll also find steaks and BBQ as well as fried chicken and other comfort foods. Get more details about this incredible restaurant here.
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