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Italian and Pizza

Italian and Pizza

Taste of Italy in Downstate Illinois

There’s no question that one of the most popular foods in the history of food is Italian and pizza. Odds are that you’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love it, right?  If you’re hungry while reading this, it’s an almost certainly you’ll be eating Italian for your next meal – hopefully from one of the restaurants below!

Bella Milano

 O'Fallon, Illinois
At Bella Milano, you'll find seasonally inspired cuisine and St. Louis-style Italian cooking, made from recipes...more!

Bennie's Pizza Pub

 Belleville, Illinois
A cool little Pizza Pub on Main St. in Downtown Belleville, IL. You can swing in and grab a slice, take a pie to go...more!

Breadeaux Pizza

 Millstadt, Illinois
What makes our products different? The most important single factor is our crust, which is chewy and sweet, and rem...more!

Casino Queen Restaurant

 East St. Louis, Illinois
Dine in only. Steak served with the utmost quality....more!

D.S. Vespers Sports Pub & Eatery at The EDGE

 Belleville, Illinois
The EDGE features freshly made food with the majority of it locally sourced.  We have been long known for our ...more!

Gia's Pizza

 O'Fallon, Illinois
Welcome to Gia’s Pizza. Located in both historic downtown O’Fallon, IL, Gia’s Pizza serves up Pizza, Salads, Sandwi...more!

Lucky Joe's Corner Bar & Grill

 Freeburg, Illinois
We serve lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks!...more!

Marco's Express

 Swansea, Illinois
Located at 127 North Belt East Swansea, IL.  Marco's Express is a local family owned business that has bee...more!

Mascoutah Community Lanes

 Mascoutah, Illinois
Handcrafted Pizza & Hand-dipped Ice Cream served for dine-in or carryout 7 days a week....more!

Papa Vito's Pizza - Belleville

 Belleville, Illinois
Welcome to Papa Vito's Pizza. Located in historic downtown Belleville. Papa Vito's serves up the "Worl...more!

Papa Vito's Pizza West

 Belleville, Illinois
A welcome addition to the Papa Vito's family open on the beautiful Westend of Belleville, IL....more!

Peel Wood Fired Pizza

 O'Fallon, Illinois
Award winning wood fired pizza restaurant with locations in O'Fallon and beyond!...more!

Reifschneider's Grill & Grape - Freeburg

 Freeburg, Illinois
Reifschneider’s Grill & Grape offers a unique dining experience that includes something for everybody inc...more!

Smokin' K's BBQ & More

 Millstadt, Illinois
Traditional American cuisine including barbecue and breakfast....more!

Soul Fish Chicken Gyro Pizza Int. Food

 O'Fallon, Illinois
Food that everyone will love. From pizza to gyros, there is something on the menu for you....more!

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 January 5, 2025 @ 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
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