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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!

Columbia City Saloon Bar & Grill at West Park Bowl

 Columbia, Illinois
West Park Bowl has been serving Columbia since 1982. We are proud to keep this establishment up and serving the com...more!

Joe Boccardi's Ristorante

 Columbia, Illinois
Rooted in Italian American traditions, Joe Boccardi's specializes in fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. Visit th...more!

Mamma's on Mill

 Waterloo, IL
Charming sandwich shop serving up delicious hot and cold fare with a nostalgic home-town flair! Stop in today and g...more!

Papa Vito's Pizza - Waterloo

 Waterloo, Illinois
Located in historic downtown Waterloo. Papa Vito's serves up the "World's Best Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, and Wings...more!

Pie Hard Pizza & Custard Co.

 Waterloo, Illinois
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Reifschneider's Grill & Grape - Columbia

 Columbia, Illinois
Reifschneider’s Grill & Grape offers a unique dining experience with soups and salads, brick oven pizzas,...more!

Tiny's Pub & Grill

 Columbia, Illinois
Visit Tiny’s Pub & Grill, a locally owned and operated restaurant in Downstate Illinois since 1975! Home ...more!

Top Shooters

 Columbia, Illinois
Top Shooters is located in Columbia, IL. Just 5 min from South County in St. Louis. Established in 2002, a very fun...more!

Washy's Pub

 Columbia, Illinois
Join Washy's Pub for delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options with a hometown, friendly twist. Washy's...more!

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Vandalia America 250 Planning Meeting

Vandalia America 250 Planning Meeting

 January 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Vandalia City Hall | Vandalia, IL
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Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 January 16, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Millpond Bewing | Millstadt, IL
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Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 January 17, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Millpond Bewing | Millstadt, IL

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