Paton, Greene County | Map It

209 Main serves fresh, contemporary American fare along with specialty drinks and cocktails topped off with fabulous desserts. Open for lunch and dinner, their menu offers an assortment of delicious dishes that will have you coming back to Paton time and time again.

Holstein, Ida County | Map It

Once called "the best kept secret of Holstein," Backdraft Bar and Grill boasts some of the best pizza. Fans of the BBQ Brisket Pizza come from miles around for this unique fare.

Independence, Buchanan County | Map It

Specialty pizzas and slow-smoked BBQ basted in their house-made sauce make Bill’s Pizza a go-to for a hearty meal while watching the game.

Des Moines, Polk County | Map It

Features on the Travel Channel and the Cooking Channel made Fong's signature Crab Rangoon Pizza even more famous. Enjoy the Chinese décor, Tiki drinks and unique pizzas.

Decorah, Winneshiek County | Map It

What started in 1953 as Mabel's Lunchroom morphed into legendary Mabe's Pizza. More than 90,000 pizzas are churned out annually as a testament to the restaurant's cult-like popularity.

Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County | Map It

The pizza might be king at this Council Bluffs classic, but the menu also includes steak, seafood and pasta.

Iowa Falls, Hardin County | Map It

The main attraction in this historic restaurant is the soda fountain counter where visitors can get a huge variety of ice cream treats. Open for lunch and dinner, the Princess Grill & Pizzeria also has an extensive menu with surf and turf, pizza and classic comfort food.

Clinton, Clinton County | Map It

Rastrelli’s has been the best in Italian dining in the Clinton area for over 70 years. Located in the historic Lyons Shopping District, it’s perfect for a date night or a family meal. And if you can’t make it to Clinton, they also ship their pizzas overnight to pizza lovers in the contiguous United States.

Marshalltown, Marshall County | Map It

A central Iowa staple for nearly 64 years in the same downtown location, albeit with different owners. The restaurant is known for traditional pizza concoctions as well as a few original options. The Bavarian pizza includes bacon and sauerkraut. And Zeno's offers a BLT, which, just like the sandwich, is a pie loaded with bacon, lettuce and tomato, along with homemade sauce and provolone cheese.