Pagliai's Pizza & Pasta
509 S. Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Discover the authentic taste of tradition at Pagliai’s Pizza, a Carbondale landmark proudly serving Southern Illinois for over 55 years. Family-owned casual Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta & more for dine-in, takeout or delivery.
This family-owned and operated restaurant has been successfully serving delicious Italian cuisine in Carbondale's downtown. Known for both thin and thick crust, there's no question that "Pag's" has set the standard high for "Carbondale Style" pizza!
At Pagliai’s, every meal is a celebration of flavor and craftsmanship. The menu features:
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Handmade Dough: Crafted daily from a secret family recipe, ensuring a perfect foundation for our pizzas.
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Homemade Sausage: Seasoned and blended in-house using our traditional family spice mix.
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Fresh Ingredients: From sliced mushrooms to cheese cut and ground on-site, every ingredient is prepared with care.
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Signature Meat Pasta Sauce: Made from scratch and slow-cooked all day for a rich, savory experience.
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- Mon: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Tue: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Wed: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Thu: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Fri: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Sat: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
- Sun: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
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