Picked a pizza since I had a taste for some wood fire. Got the margarita and added caramelized onion, Gouda, basil, tomato sauce and fresh moz. Look the pizza is good but the toppings not so much. There was a total of 3 basil leaves and 7 small pieces of onion on there. It was slightly undercooked. The crust was very good and the sauce was average. Not very crispy but for a Monday night pizza it was not bad 6.8
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Darek P
I stopped in this place for the first time, and I have to say the pizza is delicious, especially with prosciutto and fresh arugula at the top.The cheese pizza kids loved, too.The staff is friendly, but not play fair.Unfortunately, when I was out of the table, my wife paid for a plate.At home, I rechecked the receipt, and I was surprised to see they overcharged us. We paid for five pizzas when we ordered and ate just four.I am unsure if this was a mistake or a card - only is the way to earn extra money for the pizzeria.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Riley
Place is great. Love the vibe and food. Drinks are great and I no longer need to drive the city in order to have a fine cocktail. Please keep the Allspice cocktail on the menu or something similar. Thank you. Nice work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brienne Moore
The food tastes good but I would say it’s a bit of a mismatch with the rest of the place. It’s overpriced for a pizza restaurant. The seating is extremely cramped! No place to stand and wait for a table - it’s always very awkward. But I think the biggest thing they can improve on is the service. It’s very slow - have waited 30 minutes for a cocktail. I also find it’s not super clean in terms of the seating and the tables. I’ve tried it 4 times but probably won’t be back unless they make some service improvements.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Scott Pettineo
sneaky good coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Walters
Always a wonderful food experience. Loved the mushroom stacker starter.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suzanne S
Great place, FOOD AMAZINGPRICEY though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crust Flight, Buzzkill, The Buzzkill
Alyssa Madsen
We had high hopes for this place considering the reviews that were posted here. Unfortunately, our server greeted us, then did not come back to the table for another 10ish minutes while we were ready to order. If the server was busy, I would completely understand, but we saw them on their phone and talking to other coworkers while we were waiting around at our centralized table ready to order. For a shareable, the polenta shrimp pops only having 2 was very disappointing. Pizza and pasta were pretty good, but nothing to be wowed over. Atmosphere was cute and cozy for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Shrooms
Katie Nelson
Our wedding was made even more memorable thanks to the incredible catering provided by Wooden Paddle. From the first bite to the last, their pizzas were a culinary delight, leaving our guests raving about the flavors and quality. Not only were the pizzas delicious, but the service was exceptional—prompt, professional, and attentive to every detail. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and they effortlessly catered to our diverse dietary needs and preferences. With their rustic wood-fired oven and fresh, high-quality ingredients, charcuterie grazing table, and artsy drinks they brought the flavor to our special day. If you're looking to add a unique and delicious touch to your wedding, look no further than Wooden Paddle. They truly deserve every one of these five stars!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buzzkill, Margherita Pizza, Pretty Fly for a White Pie, Charcuterie
Claire Brom
They are small businesses owners but big on heart. Absolutely stellar place!
Lemont locals that cannot get enough of this place. We tell everyone we can about wooden paddle. The food is delicious, and the bar is top notch! If you're in lemont for drinks, stop by here first. The drinks are amazing every time and after a couple drinks the food hits perfectly. Smokey old fashioneds are my favorite! Unfortunately we will be moving, but we will make time to come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony M
My issue with this restaurant is that the pizza menu is predominantly all pork. 7 out of the 9 pizzas are all pork. When I asked if things can be substituted they said no, but they can be removed…. Just doesn’t make much sense to me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Caitlin O'Malley
Lovely unassuming little place with really incredible flavors waiting inside! The service was great! The restaurant IS very small so it can be hard to navigate. A bit of a bummer to be directly under a heat vent, but the staff switched to the AC after a while so it wasn’t horrible! The food is very, very good. The focaccia and arancini are incredible! The meatballs are good but less unique. I had the fig and prosciutto pizza, and while the flavors and ingredients were genuinely AMAZING, the crust was PAPER thin and made all of the toppings slide off into an oily soup. Getting it off the tray was a challenge, as was eating it without the pieces truly just caving in. Would have been 5/5 if the crust had been sturdy!! Overall I still would highly recommend!Parking: You will likely have to find a spot in a nearby lot or at the metro station, unless you’re lucky enough to get street parking!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Arancini
Stephanie Dal Porto
First time coming here after many years of passing it. Great atmosphere, cozy space, good music which all makes it feel like you’re somewhere in the city for a moment. Service was very great and welcoming. My favorite thing I appreciated was the pomegranate cocktail… perfectly made - not too strong, not too sweet!Pizza was cooked really well and they also offer GF / dairy free options for those looking for that. I got the Rocketman pizza. Everything here our server noted is really great for sharing, so you can order multiple things to really try out their menu.Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Castaneda
This place is so cozy and delicious! Great for a gathering with friends or a romantic date with your significant other. Everything is delicious, but my favorite is the "Getting Figgy with It". The owners are so friendly and interested in their restaurant. If your haven't been, you gotta try for yourself!
Picked a pizza since I had a taste for some wood fire. Got the margarita and added caramelized onion, Gouda, basil, tomato sauce and fresh moz. Look the pizza is good but the toppings not so much. There was a total of 3 basil leaves and 7 small pieces of onion on there. It was slightly undercooked. The crust was very good and the sauce was average. Not very crispy but for a Monday night pizza it was not bad 6.8
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
I stopped in this place for the first time, and I have to say the pizza is delicious, especially with prosciutto and fresh arugula at the top.The cheese pizza kids loved, too.The staff is friendly, but not play fair.Unfortunately, when I was out of the table, my wife paid for a plate.At home, I rechecked the receipt, and I was surprised to see they overcharged us. We paid for five pizzas when we ordered and ate just four.I am unsure if this was a mistake or a card - only is the way to earn extra money for the pizzeria.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place is great. Love the vibe and food. Drinks are great and I no longer need to drive the city in order to have a fine cocktail. Please keep the Allspice cocktail on the menu or something similar. Thank you. Nice work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food tastes good but I would say it’s a bit of a mismatch with the rest of the place. It’s overpriced for a pizza restaurant. The seating is extremely cramped! No place to stand and wait for a table - it’s always very awkward. But I think the biggest thing they can improve on is the service. It’s very slow - have waited 30 minutes for a cocktail. I also find it’s not super clean in terms of the seating and the tables. I’ve tried it 4 times but probably won’t be back unless they make some service improvements.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
sneaky good coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a wonderful food experience. Loved the mushroom stacker starter.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place, FOOD AMAZINGPRICEY though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crust Flight, Buzzkill, The Buzzkill
We had high hopes for this place considering the reviews that were posted here. Unfortunately, our server greeted us, then did not come back to the table for another 10ish minutes while we were ready to order. If the server was busy, I would completely understand, but we saw them on their phone and talking to other coworkers while we were waiting around at our centralized table ready to order. For a shareable, the polenta shrimp pops only having 2 was very disappointing. Pizza and pasta were pretty good, but nothing to be wowed over. Atmosphere was cute and cozy for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Shrooms
Our wedding was made even more memorable thanks to the incredible catering provided by Wooden Paddle. From the first bite to the last, their pizzas were a culinary delight, leaving our guests raving about the flavors and quality. Not only were the pizzas delicious, but the service was exceptional—prompt, professional, and attentive to every detail. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and they effortlessly catered to our diverse dietary needs and preferences. With their rustic wood-fired oven and fresh, high-quality ingredients, charcuterie grazing table, and artsy drinks they brought the flavor to our special day. If you're looking to add a unique and delicious touch to your wedding, look no further than Wooden Paddle. They truly deserve every one of these five stars!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buzzkill, Margherita Pizza, Pretty Fly for a White Pie, Charcuterie
They are small businesses owners but big on heart. Absolutely stellar place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Lemont locals that cannot get enough of this place. We tell everyone we can about wooden paddle. The food is delicious, and the bar is top notch! If you're in lemont for drinks, stop by here first. The drinks are amazing every time and after a couple drinks the food hits perfectly. Smokey old fashioneds are my favorite! Unfortunately we will be moving, but we will make time to come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My issue with this restaurant is that the pizza menu is predominantly all pork. 7 out of the 9 pizzas are all pork. When I asked if things can be substituted they said no, but they can be removed…. Just doesn’t make much sense to me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Lovely unassuming little place with really incredible flavors waiting inside! The service was great! The restaurant IS very small so it can be hard to navigate. A bit of a bummer to be directly under a heat vent, but the staff switched to the AC after a while so it wasn’t horrible! The food is very, very good. The focaccia and arancini are incredible! The meatballs are good but less unique. I had the fig and prosciutto pizza, and while the flavors and ingredients were genuinely AMAZING, the crust was PAPER thin and made all of the toppings slide off into an oily soup. Getting it off the tray was a challenge, as was eating it without the pieces truly just caving in. Would have been 5/5 if the crust had been sturdy!! Overall I still would highly recommend!Parking: You will likely have to find a spot in a nearby lot or at the metro station, unless you’re lucky enough to get street parking!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Arancini
First time coming here after many years of passing it. Great atmosphere, cozy space, good music which all makes it feel like you’re somewhere in the city for a moment. Service was very great and welcoming. My favorite thing I appreciated was the pomegranate cocktail… perfectly made - not too strong, not too sweet!Pizza was cooked really well and they also offer GF / dairy free options for those looking for that. I got the Rocketman pizza. Everything here our server noted is really great for sharing, so you can order multiple things to really try out their menu.Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is so cozy and delicious! Great for a gathering with friends or a romantic date with your significant other. Everything is delicious, but my favorite is the "Getting Figgy with It". The owners are so friendly and interested in their restaurant. If your haven't been, you gotta try for yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crust Flight, Rocketman