We LOVE Wooden Paddle! We’re obsessed with the rotating menu additions – everything feels so hand-crafted and packed with flavor. Taylor is the sweetest, kindest waitress and makes the whole experience even better. It’s always a 10/10 when we come here. So yum!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dianna O
We had an excellent very knowledgeable waiter, but the menu is not that great. Had higher hopes. Pizza crust is nice and thin and crispy and not burnt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
THOMAS TATE
Pizza with short rib and giardinier very good Dinosaur (short rib) was not good Chicken was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lorne Golman
This was our first time at Wooden Paddle’s original location and our second try overall after visiting the La Grange spot. Unfortunately, it did not deliver. Between the value, quality, and portion sizes, we do not think we will be back.
TLDR: Cramped seating, uneven service, and overpriced food. One dish was forgotten, not worth it ... better options elsewhere.
We went on a Saturday night, and while the place was not very busy, it felt like a lot of small details were being overlooked. We were seated in the far corner of the dining room, which had a cramped layout. I had to ask another guest to move so I could squeeze around a column. There were open four-tops available, but we were placed at a tight two-top instead.
Service started off fine but went downhill as the night went on. We had to flag down our server multiple times for water refills, to ask for a second round of drinks, and eventually to check on a missing dish.
We started with drinks: an Aperol spritz and a glass of white wine. The spritz was solid, but the white wine was served at room temperature. I probably should have spoken up, but it was still a basic oversight.
For food, we ordered the arancini, Caesar salad, Grandma’s Pie, and a pasta dish. The arancini was the highlight, with a crispy exterior, warm interior, and nice goat cheese flavor. The Caesar was disappointing, underdressed, overly cheesy, and served with croutons that tasted store-bought. For the prices, I expected house-made croutons, especially since they already serve bread and make pizza dough.
The Grandma’s Pie had a great crust with nice leopard spotting, but the sauce was far too sweet for my taste. It was also added after the bake, not under the cheese, which did not help. I think it is the same sauce they use for the Spaghetti O’s dish.
The pasta never came until we asked about it. We were told it had accidentally gone to another table and needed to be remade. The server admitted the mistake and comped the dish, which we appreciated. Still, the timing was off. We had finished most of the pizza by the time the pasta arrived, and everything had gone cold from the AC vent blowing directly over our table.
The pasta itself, a pesto and shallot cream pappardelle, had good flavor but some issues. At $27, it came with only five small pieces of chicken. For that price, I expect leftovers, and this did not come close. Pappardelle also was not the best match for a creamy sauce. Linguini or fusilli would have worked better.
The bill, with the pasta comped, came out to just under $100 for two people with two drinks each. The preset tip options were misleading. What was listed as 15 percent was closer to 18 percent, and 20 percent was around 24 percent, calculated after tax. That kind of tactic feels dishonest and leaves a bad impression.
I hope management reads this and takes an honest look in the mirror. We would love to support a local business, but right now there are other places out there that are either more affordable or offer a better product at the same price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Lexi George
Gluten free options are amazing. I also love that they offer dairy free cheese (and it’s actually good)! We drive 30 minutes out here when we want pizza because it accommodates all of us and is soooo good!
Shelvey Swett
Advertised that there were vegetarian options but anything fried was fried in beef tallow. This was not noted until the end of the menu and I got very sick after eating here. Super weird that they would claim things to be veggie when they weren't
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
John Couwenhoven
Fresh and delicious food. Great service and price in comfortable atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Eberhart
Awesome food, love that they do not use seed oils!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachelyali Zhu
The best short ribs in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bernard McDevitt
Wooden Paddle is not simply a wood-fired pizza place. They have interesting pastas and a creative cocktail list. It’d be an easy five star if not for the prices.
Came here for dinner and I enjoyed the food and drinks! Some of the best mocktails I’ve had so far. The fig pizza was good too if you’re looking to try something new
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yu-Hsuan Chang
A cute place for hanging out with friends. Loved their pizza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Zoellick
Good mushroom truffle pizza and the fire and ice drink was delicious!
Gina Reynolds
The entire experience was amazing — the atmosphere, food, and service were all top-notch. Truly a memorable visit!"
Vanessa Alvarado
I highly recommend this restaurant. Chef Juan Alvarado took his time explaining our options and the entire staff was amazing. We celebrated our daughter’s 10th bday and she loved the atmosphere. She loves pasta and sweets and was delighted. We will most definitely go back again. 🤗🤗
We LOVE Wooden Paddle! We’re obsessed with the rotating menu additions – everything feels so hand-crafted and packed with flavor. Taylor is the sweetest, kindest waitress and makes the whole experience even better. It’s always a 10/10 when we come here. So yum!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an excellent very knowledgeable waiter, but the menu is not that great. Had higher hopes. Pizza crust is nice and thin and crispy and not burnt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Pizza with short rib and giardinier very good
Dinosaur (short rib) was not good
Chicken was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This was our first time at Wooden Paddle’s original location and our second try overall after visiting the La Grange spot. Unfortunately, it did not deliver. Between the value, quality, and portion sizes, we do not think we will be back.
TLDR: Cramped seating, uneven service, and overpriced food. One dish was forgotten, not worth it ... better options elsewhere.
We went on a Saturday night, and while the place was not very busy, it felt like a lot of small details were being overlooked. We were seated in the far corner of the dining room, which had a cramped layout. I had to ask another guest to move so I could squeeze around a column. There were open four-tops available, but we were placed at a tight two-top instead.
Service started off fine but went downhill as the night went on. We had to flag down our server multiple times for water refills, to ask for a second round of drinks, and eventually to check on a missing dish.
We started with drinks: an Aperol spritz and a glass of white wine. The spritz was solid, but the white wine was served at room temperature. I probably should have spoken up, but it was still a basic oversight.
For food, we ordered the arancini, Caesar salad, Grandma’s Pie, and a pasta dish. The arancini was the highlight, with a crispy exterior, warm interior, and nice goat cheese flavor. The Caesar was disappointing, underdressed, overly cheesy, and served with croutons that tasted store-bought. For the prices, I expected house-made croutons, especially since they already serve bread and make pizza dough.
The Grandma’s Pie had a great crust with nice leopard spotting, but the sauce was far too sweet for my taste. It was also added after the bake, not under the cheese, which did not help. I think it is the same sauce they use for the Spaghetti O’s dish.
The pasta never came until we asked about it. We were told it had accidentally gone to another table and needed to be remade. The server admitted the mistake and comped the dish, which we appreciated. Still, the timing was off. We had finished most of the pizza by the time the pasta arrived, and everything had gone cold from the AC vent blowing directly over our table.
The pasta itself, a pesto and shallot cream pappardelle, had good flavor but some issues. At $27, it came with only five small pieces of chicken. For that price, I expect leftovers, and this did not come close. Pappardelle also was not the best match for a creamy sauce. Linguini or fusilli would have worked better.
The bill, with the pasta comped, came out to just under $100 for two people with two drinks each. The preset tip options were misleading. What was listed as 15 percent was closer to 18 percent, and 20 percent was around 24 percent, calculated after tax. That kind of tactic feels dishonest and leaves a bad impression.
I hope management reads this and takes an honest look in the mirror. We would love to support a local business, but right now there are other places out there that are either more affordable or offer a better product at the same price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Gluten free options are amazing. I also love that they offer dairy free cheese (and it’s actually good)! We drive 30 minutes out here when we want pizza because it accommodates all of us and is soooo good!
Advertised that there were vegetarian options but anything fried was fried in beef tallow. This was not noted until the end of the menu and I got very sick after eating here. Super weird that they would claim things to be veggie when they weren't
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Fresh and delicious food. Great service and price in comfortable atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food, love that they do not use seed oils!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best short ribs in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wooden Paddle is not simply a wood-fired pizza place. They have interesting pastas and a creative cocktail list. It’d be an easy five star if not for the prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here for dinner and I enjoyed the food and drinks! Some of the best mocktails I’ve had so far. The fig pizza was good too if you’re looking to try something new
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cute place for hanging out with friends. Loved their pizza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good mushroom truffle pizza and the fire and ice drink was delicious!
The entire experience was amazing — the atmosphere, food, and service were all top-notch. Truly a memorable visit!"
I highly recommend this restaurant. Chef Juan Alvarado took his time explaining our options and the entire staff was amazing. We celebrated our daughter’s 10th bday and she loved the atmosphere. She loves pasta and sweets and was delighted. We will most definitely go back again. 🤗🤗
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...