Since 1957 the Pagliai family has been serving Iowans authentic Italian pizza and pasta.
Today we continue their traditions and recipes including pork sausage spiced in our kitchen, custom blended mozzarella and dough mixed fresh.
Watch as we make your pizza infront of you in our clean, professional kitchen featuring large stone-hearth ovens.
Comfy, bustling, family-run eatery featuring stone-oven pizzas plus pasta, subs, wine & beer. Based on 797 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5312 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 253-9800
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Hours
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
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Reviews
Jax Smith
I tried Pagliai’s pizza for the very first time last weekend, and I’m sorry to say that it was the worst pizza I have ever had. And I mean no disrespect or cruel intentions when I say, a frozen, store bought pizza would have been money better spent … and a heck of a lot less in price.
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Joseph Heuertz
We had a group outing/meeting with an indeterminate amount of guests. I had planned for about 20-25. We ended up having close to 35-40. Staff was well prepared, courteous, and accommodating. And of course, the food was amazing! Highly recommend!
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Jacqueline Riekena
Best Deep Dish Pizza in Iowa! This pizzas has the best pizza sauce, six cups of cheese along with two toppings of choice: Italian sausage and olives. The staff was friendly and welcoming!
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Kelli Schoney
We had a catering order of pizza, cheese bread, and two pans of pasta (spaghetti and chicken fettuccine Alfredo). It was amazing. I made the arrangements with the managers, who were super nice to work with. Food was delicious and the pans of pasta were generously sized. It made the day so much easier for me to have it all made up and delivered, I’m so glad we used Pagliai’s! Highly recommend.
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Kelli Brooker
Pagliai’s has the best thin crust pizza and red sauce! Our favorite is their pesto pepperoni pizza. The feta cheese and pesto is amazing combination. The pizza was not shown on menu but our server reassured us it was still in the system to order!! We forgot it had black olives on it which we wouldn’t have opted out for but we definitely won’t forget to mention next time. Don’t forget there homemade ranch it is also amazing!
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Ellen Paullin
Had delivery on a weeknight. Timing was spot on. Pizza phenomenal. Salad good. Service super nice.
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Ross Kelderman
Food is excellent. They are typically quite a bit slower than you’d expect at making the food and the dining room feels dated but the food is worth it.
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Mike Lynn
I drove from Arizona just to eat here, by far the best pizza. The homemade sausage is amazing, cheese is perfect. Sauce is just right. Can’t go wrong with this pizza. Deep is my favorite but thin is just as good.
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Willy Lafferty
First time Paglias customer and disappointed. Ordered 3 pizza’s with extra sauce, don’t think my pizza’s even had regular sauce. More like expensive cheese bread. Crust was tough,also. Am I bad expecting to get what I ordered? Don’t think so from last time customer.
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Paula Cherry
Usually get the same things. Pizza and Spaghetti and meatballs. Absolutely THE BEST!!
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