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Tradition… Today…

I’m Joey Pagliai, 3rd generation Owner of Pagliai’s Grinnell. Along with my wife, Haylee, we are honored to serve you the flavors you’ve savored since 1957.

Since 2000 I’ve spent learning the craft and commitment it took my Nonno (grandfather) to keep customers satisfied for over 60 years. I now have the opportunity to continue delighting diners with the same made-from-scratch dishes he passed down. The same recipes, tangy tomato sauce, sausage blends and cheeses will continue to tantalize taste buds.

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Our Story

In 1914 John and Katrina (mama and papa) Pagliai left their native home in Northern Italy to seek a better life in the New World. They crossed the Atlantic Ocean settling in the small mining town of Zookspur, Iowa.

Their new life in the U.S. held much promise, however cravings for the crisp crust of their “tomato tarts”, savory sauces and homemade sausages weren’t left behind. Fortunately for them, and future generations of Iowans, their family recipes were welcomed by neighbors and friends alike.

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Frozens

CHILL! OUR FROZENS TASTE LIKE THEY’RE FRESH FROM THE OVEN.

Frozen pizzas get a bum wrap often for good reason. Nonno! Not ours. Our crust is never cardboard-hard. Our mozzarella, never chewy or mealy. Our veggies are same-day fresh…and our sauce? Fuhgettaboutit! It’s the same, savory special blend with all the same tomato tang and zip.

WHAT KINDA PIES CAN I BUY?

12” Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage or our signature, House Special (sausage, beef, pepperoni, onion, green pepper and mushroom.

Breakfast Pizza now available!

WHERE CAN I BUY?

We’ve got them ready for you at our Grinnell location. Come & Get ‘em!

Group Orders

KITCHEN’S OPEN EVEN WHEN OUR DINING AREA IS NOT

Come & get it, or we’ll bring it to you. Our dining room is yours when you need it. Reserve a private room or request a custom, buffet-style lunch.

(We deliver with a minimum $100 order + $5 delivery charge. Dine-in includes a 18% gratuity and a 24-hour request prior to event). 

So, get it hot and get it fast for your next company to-do, office luncheon, celebration or well, for any reason.

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Become a Pag’s Pal!

PIZZA PARTIES! BIRTHDAY PARTIES! TEAM PARTIES! FREE FOOD & MORE!

Parents, when you sign up your kids (12 and under) to be a Pag’s Pal you save and they smile.

At sign up each ‘PAL’ gets the following:

– A FREE PAG’S PALS T-SHIRT –
– 1 FREE SMALL CHEESE PIZZA –

Find Us

816 5th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
641-236-5331
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Dine-In & Pick Up

COME AND GET IT!

Need to grab & get a “quick-made” meal?
Pick up any menu item in just 15 MINUTES!

HAVING A PARTY?

Hosting an event? Feeding a hungry team? Congratulating your employees on a job well-done? Look no further! We’re your PARTY – MEETING – EATING people. We have 2 large party rooms – one that holds 40 persons, and the other seating 70.

But do you have a BUFFET? Yes, come on in, we’ve got all the fresh fixings to feed your needs!

Oh! And Pay no attention to our regular dine-in hours when you’re considering a place to host an event. We open as early as 11:00 am Monday-Friday.

CALL TO BOOK YOUR PARTY:

641.236.5331

  • Tradition… Today…

    I’m Joey Pagliai, 3rd generation Owner of Pagliai’s Grinnell. Along with my wife, Haylee, we are honored to serve you the flavors you’ve savored since 1957.

    17 years I’ve spent learning the craft and commitment it took my Nonno (grandfather) to keep customers satisfied for over 60 years. I now have the opportunity to continue delighting diners with the same made-from-scratch dishes he passed down. The same recipes, tangy tomato sauce, sausage blends and cheeses will continue to tantalize taste buds.

     

     

    Nonno Always Knew Best

    Watching my Nonno work, hearing his stories as an immigrant son, and witnessing his thoughtful attention to both food and friend, that made me realize I’d likely share his labor of love someday. It’s been a slow build, I had much to learn. Fortunately, I learned from the best. Nonno had me doing odd jobs around the restaurant before I could reach the register. He taught me the discipline of hard work, not only in maintenance and operations of the restaurant, but also in devotion to consistent ingredients and recipes. It’s the details that made him then – now us – the premium pizza and pasta place in Grinnell.

    The other key ingredient at Pagliai’s…our people. Simply put, it’s our Pagliai’s team that bring our proud tradition forward into today. So, whether it’s your 50th or 1st time dining at my restaurant, taking our frozens (pizzas) home, you have my promise that you will have that well-fed feeling that only comes from family.

  • Our History

    In 1914 John and Katrina (mama and papa) Pagliai left their native home in Northern Italy to seek a better life in the New World. They crossed the Atlantic Ocean settling in the small mining town of Zookspur, Iowa.

    Their new life in the U.S. held much promise, however cravings for the crisp crust of their “tomato tarts”, savory sauces and homemade sausages weren’t left behind. Fortunately for them, and future generations of Iowans, their family recipes were welcomed by neighbors and friends alike.

    In 1953, son Sam served the first Pagliai’s pizzas to the crowd at his neighborhood bar in Ames, Iowa. The round doughy pies took a little convincing for bar patrons to dig in. But when they did, they kept coming back for more. Gradually, the buzz throughout Ames brought increasing crowds and the bar soon gained restaurant status.

    Local appetites for pizza were growing, so in 1957, Sam and his brother, Armond opened the first official Pagliai’s Restaurant in Ames’ Campus town. Called,The Pizza House, Sam and brother Armond simply treated customers as they wished to be treated. That, paired with a winning formula of fresh, authentic Italian food permitted even greater growth to Grinnell, Iowa in the mid 1960’s.

    Today, grandson Joey Pagliai and wife, Haylee continue the tradition of serving authentic, generations-old Italian family recipes straight from their stonehearth ovens.

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  • Pagliai's Wine Cellar

    • – White Wines

      Glass: $6.75 | Bottle: $22.00

    • Pinot Grigio

      Light and dry, refreshing and crisp.

    • Chardonnay

      Balanced flavors of tropical fruit and light oak.

    • – Red Wines

      Glass: $6.75 | Bottle: $22.00

    • Merlot

      Ripe cherry and vanilla flavors and aromas.

    • Cabernet Sauvignon

      Bold and intense cassis and blackberry flavors.

    • – Sweeter Wines

      Glass: $6.75 | Bottle: $22.00

    • White Zinfandel

      Bright strawberry flavors.

    • Lambrusco

      Red wine with a forthright fruitiness.

    • Moscato

      sweet, and slightly bubbly.

    Beer

    • Beer on Tap

      Domestic Pint: $4.00 | Domestic Pitcher: $14

      Craft Pint: $5.00 | Craft Pitcher: $15

      Bud Light, Blue Moon (5.4% ABV), Michelob Ultra

      Peace Tree Red Rambler (Iowa) (5.8% ABV)

    • Bottled Beer

      Domestic: $4.00 | Craft: $5.00

      Coors, Corona, Angry Orchard

      Exile Ruthie (Iowa) (5.2% ABV), Goose Island IPA

      Busch Light, Budweiser

    • Seltzer  $5.00

      High Noon (Black Cherry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Watermelon)

      Carbliss (Pineapple, Lemon/Lime, Black Raspberry, Black Cherry)

    Soda Fountain

    • Children's Take Home Cup

      $2.25

    • Endless Glass

      $3.00

      Pepsi, Cherry Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer, Lemonade, Sierra Mist and Raspberry Tea

    Coffee, Tea, & Milk

    • Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

      $2.75

    • Hot Tea

      $2.75

    • Milk - 2% White or Chocolate

      (per glass)

      $2.75

    • Fresh Ground Coffee

      (regular & decaffeinated)

      $2.75

  • Pizza (Gluten Free)

    Your favorite crust layered with a specially blended pizza sauce waiting for your choice of our premium toppings.

    • Thin & Crispy (Our Specialty)

    • Double Crust (Thick & Crispy)

    • Gluten Free (10" GF Crust)

    • Half & Half

      We will make 1/2 & 1/2 Pizzas at the price of higher priced ingredient or specialty.

    • Toppings

      Sausage (made in our kitchen), Shrimp, Onion, Green Olives, Beef, Anchovies, Pepperoncini, Sauerkraut, Pepperoni, Fresh Garlic, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Bacon Bits, Fresh Marinated Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Green Pepper, Canadian Bacon, Fresh Mushrooms, Black Olives, Roasted Red Pepper, Chicken, Pickles, Jalapeño

    • Available in 10″ | 12″ | 14″

      Cheese Pizza | 11.50 | 14.80 | 18.25

      Additional Toppings or Double Crust | 1.70 | 1.99 | 2.30

      Double Cheese | 1.99 | 2.30 | 2.50

      Gluten Free 10" Add $2.75

    Specialties

    No substitutions on Specialties.

    Available in 10″ | 12″ | 14″

    • Our Choice

      Pagliai's Special

      Sausage, green pepper, onion.

      10"$14.80

      12"$18.90

      14"$22.80

    • Vegetarian

      Marinated spinach, onion, green pepper, mushroom, tomatoes, light cheese.

      10"$16.50

      12"$20.90

      14"$25.00

    • House Special

      Sausage, beef, pepperoni, onion, green pepper, mushroom.

      10"$18.25

      12"$22.90

      14"$27.30

    • Taco Pizza

      Beef, onion, taco chips, sour cream, lettuce, cheddar cheese.

      10"$18.25

      12"$22.90

      14"$27.30

    • Margherita Pesto

      Pesto sauce, tomatoes, feta cheese, artichokes.

      10"$18.25

      12"$22.90

      14"$27.30

    • Shrimp Alfredo

      Alfredo sauce, shrimp, onion, bacon, three cheeses.

      10"$18.25

      12"$22.90

      14"$27.30

    • Pepperoni Pesto

      Pesto sauce, pepperoni, tomatoes, black olives, onion, feta cheese, pepperoncini.

      10"$18.25

      12"$22.90

      14"$27.30

    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Beef, red onion, bacon, pickles, cheddar cheese, pizza sauce.

      10"$18.25

      12"$22.90

      14"$27.30

    • Cara Special

      Sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, onion, double cheese.

      10"$18.25

      12"$22.90

      14"$27.30

  • Starters & Salads

    • Garlic Bread

      Thick slice of Country Italian bread toasted with garlic butter by the slice.

      $.85

    • Cheese Bread

      Thick slice of Country Italian bread toasted with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese by the slice.

      $1.85
    • Our Choice

      Pagliai’s Bruschetta

      Country Italian bread, sliced thick topped with our own seasoned tomatoes slightly toasted, topped with parmesan cheese by the slice.

      $1.85

    • Bread Sticks

      Basket of five oven baked bread sticks served with our made from scratch meat sauce.

      $5.75

    • Italian Meatballs

      Two of our homemade meatballs covered with your choice of our homemade meat sauce or marinara.

      $4.50

    • Tossed Salad

      Mixed greens garnished with red cabbage, carrots, cherry tomato, red onion and croutons with your choice of dressing. (Ranch, French, Italian and Raspberry Vinaigrette) Additional dressing $1.30.

      $4.50

    • Chicken BLT Salad

      Mixed greens garnished with bacon, cheddar cheese and raspberry vinaigrette.

      $10.50

    • Side of Ranch, Meat Sauce & Marinara

      Savory homemade dressing and sauces are perfect for dipping.

      $1.50

    • Bottle of Ranch

      Savory homemade dressing. Perfect for gifting, or a treat for yourself.

      $6.00

    Kids Menu

    • American Style Ham & Cheese Sandwich

      $5.25

    • Baked Cavatappi

      $5.25

    • Fluffy Ravilio Pasta Pockets Stuffed with Cheese

      $5.25

    • Traditional Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce

      add Meat Balls $1.75

      $5.25

    • Naked Spaghetti

      $4.00

    • Pint-Size Pizza Single Topping

      $6.00

    • Kid’s Drink & Take Home Cup

      $2.25

    Pasta Kitchen

    Pasta dinners served with 2 pieces of garlic bread and a salad.

    • Spaghetti

      Traditional Pasta topped with your choice of our made from scratch meat sauce or marinara sauce. Add two meatballs $3.50.

      $14.50

    • Lasagna

      Layers of pasta with ricotta, mozzarella and our made from scratch meat sauce.

      $15.00

    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Wide noodles in a creamy white sauce. Add chicken or shrimp $3.50.

      $15.00

    • Cheese Ravioli

      Cheese-stuffed ravioli with your choice of our made from scratch meat sauce, marinara, pesto or alfredo sauce.

      $14.75

    • Baked Cavatappi

      A delicious combination of our made from scratch meat sauce and melted Mozzarella cheese.

      $15.00

    Sandwich Board

    • Our Choice

      Pag's Hero

      Cured ham, capocolla, salami, pepperoni and sliced provolone, piled high on a hoagie bun with shredded lettuce and “hero” sauce.

      $11.50

    • Italian Meatball

      Savory homemade meatballs topped with zesty marinara sauce and provolone on a hoagie bun.

      $11.50

    • Italian Steak

      Marinated beef strips with onions, roasted sweet peppers, mushrooms and provolone cheese on a toasted hoagie bun.

      $11.50

    • Ham & Cheese

      Cured ham with provolone cheese on a hoagie bun.

      $11.25

    Dessert

    • Signature Dessert

      Char's Champagne Cake

      Charmaine's famous Champagne cake has been in our family for over 3 generations.

      $4.95