In Kenosha, Wisconsin there are more than 35 pizza parlors. With a population of about 90,000, that is a pizza joint for every 3,000 residents. With so many choices, how to choose? You can always play it safe and choose a chain like Dominos or Pizza Hut. But for delicious authentic Italian-style pizza you may want to try some of the following:
Villa De Carlo restaurant is located at 5140 6
th Ave. Located just north of the downtown area, Villa De Carlo offers an outdoor seating area in nice weather and charming décor. They decorate extensively for every season and holiday. The low lighting accented by candles on the table and strings of white
holiday lights on the ceiling offer an intimate experience. A main attraction for children and the young at heart is the paper tablecloths and jar of
crayons offered at each table. You can color on the table as you wait for you food, which may take a while if you visit on the weekend. They offer a complete Italian menu as well as pizza for dine-in or carry out. They only offer a thin crust pizza, so if you are looking for a gooey deep-dish pizza, the crispy crust will disappoint you. Their pizza is considered some of the best in Kenosha but you may also want to try their spinach salad with the warm dressing or the cheese ravioli. There is a small bar but no smoking anywhere inside the restaurant. Major complaints are long wait for seating and long wait for dine-in pizza. Your best bet is to visit on a weekday or to call ahead.
Luigi's Pizza Kitchen & Restaurant located at 7531 39th Avenue, has been a town favorite for over 30 years. They offer dine-in, carry out and delivery service. While there have been some complaints about the quality of the service when calling in and picking up orders, the pizza is so good and affordable that the service does not keep many folks away. They offer a full Italian menu and fried chicken and a delicious Friday fish fry. They are closed on Mondays and are open Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30 - Midnight. Luigi's Pizza only comes in a thin crust, for a real treat order extra cheese.
For something really different, try Frankie D's Pizzeria at 8207 22nd Ave. While their regular pizza menu is only slightly above average, they offer some unique specialty pizzas. The Mexican Pizza features a taco sauce cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, onions, beef, and jalapenos. Or try the DeBartolo Special, which is served in olive oil with cheese, tomatoes, basil and fresh garlic. A personal favorite is the Frank D's Special which is a delicious treat of cheese, chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, w/oregano, garlic, and parmesan cheese served in alfredo sauce. You can choose a thin, pan or deep dish and a variety of sauces including traditional red sauce, alfredo, barbeque, white wine sauce, or olive oil. The service is excellent and the prices are affordable. A large thin crust specialty pizza is only $13.50. They offer carry out or delivery only.
One place you may want to avoid is Derango, The Pizza King Restaurant at 2135 31st Street. While some feel the food is average there have been many complaints about the quality. Undercooked chicken, chicken bones in the soup and brown lettuce in the salad top the list. But what may be most disturbing are the numerous complaints regarding the service. Many customers complain of long waits to be greeted by a server. Credit billing errors that take weeks to get corrected and refusal to honor published coupons are among the most shocking complaints. An interesting irony is that they are criticized for their service but praised for their donations to schools and other civic events.
Kenosha has a rich Italian heritage. Italian immigrants began to settle in Kenosha in the 1890s. In the mid 1920's Nash Motor Corporation, later American Motors Corporation and now Chrysler Engine Plant, began an aggressive recruiting campaign in Italy after Charles Nash and his family had toured Italy. These Italian immigrants opened numerous small businesses in Kenosha, many of which are still family owned and operated today. But the most delicious legacy to the Italian immigrants remains the delicious authentic pizza.
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Post a CommentI would have to say that the section on Derangos is completely overlooking that the pizza is amazing and it is by far the current favorite for Carthage students for the past 4 years.
I never miss a chance to eat at Calo's... I attended Carthage College from 1979-1983 and Carl's Pizza was a weekly part of my diet ... Pizza is amazing ... can't stop eating it... No my daughter lives in Kenosha and I'm back in Carlo's heaven.
i would have to say that villa de carlo used to be one of the best dining experiences i have ever had. When i was a little girl, my parents would bring me there and I just loved there food. The past 2 years or so, my husband noticed that the wait staff is always changing. Its like they can't keep employees. Now when we go there all I hear about is what one person is doing with another person, who is dating who, and who got in trouble with who. I went there so much that i could tell you what was going on in each persons life. My husband and I stopped going there as much, but we always see friendly new faces when we go there. If your the type that dont mind gossip, or can look past it when your eating, Villa De Carlo is the place to go. Just don't bring your kids there. Some of the language is a little disturbing.
" play it safe" at Pizza Hut? That is like going to Rome and eating at McDonald's because you are a complete brainwashed fool. Kenosha has the best pizza in the U.S. (I have tried) and Villa D'Carlo is my favorite but I should try the others. I found a good thing and got stuck! Charles had a bad experience but it was a fluke. The place is clean, friendly and the pizza, mama mia!
Charles Jackson... are you always this angry? Maybe you should hit up McDonalds and have some chicken nuggets.
BORN AND RAISED IN KENOSHA ,NOW LIVING IN SOUTH DAKOTA I AWAYS COME BACK TO VILLA DE CARLOS WHEN I COME BACK TO VISIT ,BEEN GONE FROM KENOSHA NOW 16 YEARS SURE MISS THE FOOD.
villa de carlo is not the same restarant i grew to love.the food is aweful.i had the ribs that were at least cooked three days earlier and they tried to hide the fact by putting a whole bottle of rib sauce on them and my wifes meal was bland and this is a must -please go to the booths and see if they can possible get one more piece of duck tape on their furniture.what sucks is they show photos from 1960 from the menu like they take great pride in their food and what has happened they have sucked every nickel out of the place since 1995 with we dont care if our food is good anymore(sell the place) so new owners will bring the quality back and there bad food is way over priced-for great food try the village on sheridan rd in kenosha or ray radigans-were scared to order pizza from this company now and this place needs a couple adults-too many clueless kids and my husband still wants to know how this place can peddle bad food and not care.
Charles Jackson you are not straight. Villa de Carlos is the best pizza in Kenosha hands down.
Born and Raised in Kenosha and being raised in the Italian life style. I guess you could say im a pretty good Source when it comes to finding Good italian food in kenosha. The best Pizza that you will find here in my opinion is Ruffolo's. Maybe its just becuase i was raised on it my whole life...but im telling you right now..nothing in my mind wil EVER beat a Deep Dish pizza with some Mojos on the side=] The seasoning that they use on the mojos at Ruffolos will surpass anyones taste buds if they've tried luigis mojos. Not that Luigis isnt good, just trust me on this. Theres a special seansoning that ruffolos put on their mojos that will make you keep coming back for more!
Gee nonya- ever thought about looking it up or are you that lazy? I also agree that Luigi's now sucks, but is still better then the swill at infusinos. But in fefense of the author, the article was written in 2005 before Luigi's started to go down hill