Location: LaSalle
Top Restaurants in LaSalle
Top Things to do in LaSalle
- 1. Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat
- 2. Matthiessen State Park
- 3. Cedar Creek Ranch
- 4. Baker Lake Park
- 5. Senica's Deer Park Golf Club
- 6. Starved Rock State Park
- 7. Hegeler Carus Mansion
- 8. August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. Tasting Room
- 9. Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
- 10. Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail
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Best Italian food near LaSalle, Illinois, United States
Reviews on Italian food in LaSalle, Illinois, United States. LaSalle is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States, located at the intersection of Interstates 39 and 80. It is part of the Ottawa-Peru, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Originally platted in 1837 over one square mile (2.6 square kilometers), the city's boundaries have grown to 12 sq mi (31 km). City boundaries extend from the Illinois River and Illinois and Michigan Canal to a mile north of Interstate 80 and from the city of Peru on the west to the village of North Utica on the east. Starved Rock State Park is located approximately 5 mi (8 km) to the east. The population was 9,609 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to be 9,328 by July 2014. LaSalle and its twin city, Peru, make up the core of the Illinois Valley. Due to their combined dominance of the zinc processing industry in the early 1900s, they were collectively nicknamed "Zinc City."
Things to do in LaSalle
10. Verucchi's Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By DickandRobin
In business for over 100 years, the food is authentic and delicious. Best Italian food in area. I had fried chickenâcrisp and plentiful. Their Italian sausage is very good, although they switched suppliers and itâs not the same. Plenty of reasonably priced wines. Attentive service and competitive prices (increased soon after Garzaneliâs closed in Oglesby).
9. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
3 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Kurt R
We decided to eat here again. We have eaten here many times over the past few years. It is about an hour and a half away for us. We wanted to see what was happening in the area. We enjoyed the food
8. Sam's Pizza
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By James C
I hardly ever hand out five star reviews, so let me just qualify this by saying first of all that the pizza itself is maybe 3 stars at best. Sammy may be Italian but his pizza is not. I'm giving Sammy and his mediocre pizza five stars because the night we stopped in was one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had at a pizza place, such that I would recommend anyone who is driving by Oglesby IL to take an hour away from the highway to bask in something truly unique. Our story began the day after Christmas when a group of 8 of us were heading south after a few solid hours at the curling rink. (yes you heard me, curling, it's awesome!) We randomly selected a pizza place that was on the drive home and called ahead to order. The voice on the other end was heavily accented and had a thick gravelly timbre fine tuned through years of heavy smoking. We arrived fifteen minutes later to a small building with a lazy sign indicating this was Sam's Pizza. The inside of the building looked like it hadn't seen a renovation since it was built in 1975. The menu, which consisted of Pepperoni, Sausage and Supreme was displayed on one of those old church style bulletin boards and had presumable sat up there unchanged since the aforementioned renovation. The only drinks to be had in the place could be bought with quarters out of an old vending machine. We all grabbed seats while one of our party went up to the counter to inform Sam we had arrived and asked when our pizza's would be ready. He returned to our table to tell us he couldn't understand a word Sam was saying but it appeared there were pizzas in the oven so maybe they were ours. Some time went by during which we all placed bets on when the last time the "dining area" had been cleaned and whether or not there were plates and utensils even in the building. Other patrons began to arrive and two things became immediately clear: everyone knew Sammy like he was some kind of local legend, and no one dined in, ever, except for us of course. After about thirty minutes we started getting restless and we again sent a representative up to the counter to query about our pizzas. Again he came back without any real idea of what Sammy had said but it appeared that Sam was cooking something back there. A few minutes later the acrid tang of cigarette smoke came wafting out of the kitchen. We all looked at each other with a mixture of incredulity and hilarity as we joked about Sammy back there smoking cigarettes over our pizza. Maybe no one told him you can't do that anymore, or maybe they did and he just couldn't understand them or maybe he just didn't care. Finally after nearly an hour of waiting our smoking hot mediocre pizza was ready. We set it down on the table and asked Sammy for some plates. He didn't have any, as we had speculated, but did produce some circles of cardboard I assume came with the packages of cardboard boxes or maybe with the dough. We devoured our pizzas and then paid for them leaving Sammy a nice tip. He seemed grateful and gave us a cheap baseball cap with the Sam's Pizza logo on it, ensuring we would forever remember that one Christmas when we went curling and stopped at Sam's Pizza. I highly recommend stopping in, but don't expect to get good service or even good pizza, instead expect to get a great experience and a lifelong memory.
7. Palermo Pizza
Reviewed By buffet67
A nice little pizza place, no place for in house dining but does offer pick up and delivery. Monday and Thursday night is cheap pizza night...a Large 2 topping pizza for $8, cant beat the price for a good quality pizza...Stop by you wont be sorry
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6. Pizza's by Marchelloni-Peru
Reviewed By johnwV3884UL
This place occupies the building where Papa John's used to be though it is far better. It usually only takes about 25-30 minutes and it's just down the street. The Meat Marchelloni and the Primo pizza are the best though you can't go wrong here. The garlic nuggets are worth a try though they are best with cheese on them!!
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5. DeMilio's Italian Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Diana W
I've lived here all of my life and just discovered them last year! They are wonderful. Best homemade potato salad EVER!. They have lots of great food, my daughter loves the mozzarella/tomato salad also. Soups are great! And of course excellent sandwiches. Nice people, great service, you will like it! They were recommended to me by several people. Happy I found them!
4. Lil Bellas Pizzeria Inc.
Reviewed By katjotraveler
we were staying at the koa nearby and had pizza delivered. the pizza was "okay" - they call it thin crust but it was more carboard style to me - we ordered 4 different vegetable toppings but you couldn't really taste them. I guess I'm just a pizza snob...
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3. Mr J's Hot Dogs & Gyros
Reviewed By KC4444
Mr. J's has an excellent selection, but their Gyros are the best in the area. Prices are very reasonable. Also like their cheese fries.
2. Peru Pizza House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Crisp salads, fresh entrees, made-to-order pizza, and delectable sandwiches are waiting for you at Peru Pizza House Restaurant. Experience our original family recipes and see for yourself what keeps customers coming back time and time again. Stop in today
Reviewed By DawnS980
This little corner restaurant has wonderful pizza. The crust is crispy and light and the toppings are outstanding. Lots of cheese and toppings! This is how pizza is supposed to be! I would definitely recommend it for any occasion. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful and our glasses were never empty. What a great experience.
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1. Lou's LaGrotto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
From holiday parties to daily and monthly specials, Lou's LaGrotto is always the best restaurant to visit for great food at great prices. With 40 years of experience, you can expect a delicious meal from us every time you order.
Reviewed By tripree
Visiting from out of state and gathered here with family. Friendly service and yummy deep dish Chicago style pizza. Specialty house salad is yummy, too. Definitely recommend! Thanks for stopping at Lou's LaGrotto in Peru, IL! We're glad you enjoyed your pizzas and salad. Hope to see you back next time you're in the area!
