Location: West Lafayette
Top Restaurants in West Lafayette
Indiana, United States Food Guide: 8 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in West Lafayette
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in West Lafayette. West Lafayette /ˌwɛst ˌlɑːfiˈɛt/ is a city in Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, about 65 miles (105 km) northwest of the state capital of Indianapolis and 103 miles (166 km) southeast of Chicago. West Lafayette is directly across the Wabash River from its sister city, Lafayette. As of the 2016 census estimate, its population was 45,872. It is the most densely populated city in Indiana and is home to Purdue University.
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8. Monicals Pizza
Overall Ratings
3 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Sue M
This was the second time we ate here, while visiting my mother-in-law in West Lafayette. She seems to like it for the convenience factor. The pizza is okay: flavor decent and it was plenty hot. Probably the best attribute is the fact that it's cut in smaller square pieces rather than large slices. The salad was not remarkable, just a bag of salad and average dressing. Wasn't too crowded, even though we arrived at dinner hour. Server was pleasant, although very slow to come and take our order.
7. Arni's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Since February 11th 1965, Arni's has been serving fresh and delicious food with a friendly smile. When you come to Arni's you're getting more than just a good meal, you're experiencing one of Indiana's finest restaurant traditions. Family and friends all
Reviewed By interceptpubs
Grew up eating pizza at this Arni's. Back then, it was the only one. However, over the past few years, we've noticed that the pizza has gotten worse at this restaurant - tends to be overdone and the toppings (pepperoni, sausage, etc.) are fairly sparse compared to the Arni's pizza of old. Tried it again this time we were back and alas it is still like this - fortunately, the Arni's over by Columbian Park still makes the pizza like we remember with the toppings piled high. Ambiance here (or nostalgia perhaps) is better, but the pizza there trumps it. We still rate it very good for service, and even a lesser Arni's pizza is good.
6. Pizza Hut
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By John H
We often pickup pizza weekly. We like the food, menu variety, and on-line menu and ordering.Over 30 years, Pizza Hut has been our primary source for pizza: thin, thick, cheese infused crusts, and whatever fad comes and goes. We now host grandchildren who have Chicagoland pizza preferences. Except for a few bits of dark bits of cheese the 4 and 6 year olds ate their thick crust pizza. The adults had a pan BBQ chicken pizza, perfectly baked and still hot when opened at home. We shared bone out wings with a sesame sauce with ranch dressing. Everyone loved the chocolate chip brownies and Pizza Hut "delivered" the (Hershey's) taste Americans have come to love. We will occasionally try other pizzas in town but the "car knows the way" to Pizza Hut.
5. Noodles & Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Come by your local Noodles & Company at 102 N. Chauncey Ave, , West Lafayette where its globally inspired dishes including noodles, soups and salads, come together to create a World Kitchen.
Reviewed By RobbyC765
I enjoyed the Alfredo sauce with broccoli and chicken the last time I dined here. I have eaten here a couple of times and it smells great! If you love carbs this is the place!
4. Arni's Restaurant
Since February 11th 1965, Arni's has been serving fresh and delicious food with a friendly smile. When you come to Arni's you're getting more than just a good meal, you're experiencing one of Indiana's finest restaurant traditions. Family and friends all
Reviewed By Madelinejane
Our son was visiting us from WA and wanted to got to Arnie's for lunch. He and I shared a pepperoni and sausage pizza. My husband ordered an Arnie's Junior (salad). The waitress was efficient and friendly. Brad Cohen, the owner, stopped by our table to say hi and to ask us if we liked our food. The staff are very pleasant and welcoming. The food was delicious. They make pizza in a way that I've not had anywhere else. The crust is thin, and all the meat is ground and then covered with cheese. The Arnies Jr is made with iceberg lettuce and has minced ham, turkey, with cheese and croutons. They bring toast which is impossible to resist. I hadn't been there in a few months, bt enjoyed it so much I plan to go back.To get a sense of Lafayette, and see local color, you can't beat going to Arnie's'
3. Puccini's Smiling Teeth Pizza & Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Puccini's Smiling Teeth specializes in innovative pizza, pasta & salads made fresh every day. The family-friendly restaurant serves sandwiches & calzones, as well as more than 50 gluten-free dishes. Over the years, our loyal customers have come to think o
Reviewed By paul30
We ave gone to the Puccini's in Carmel, In and it is very good... we were going to Purdue for an event so we thought we would have dinner at Puccini's in West Lafayette... it is only a few blocks from Campus...The service was terrible.... took 10 minutes to get waited on after we were seated... took our order and that was the last time we saw our waiter.. at least at our table... the salad came out and they have very good salads... that did not disappoint... however, no one every came around to refill drinks, check on us, etc... we were there an hour and still did not have our Pizza... !!I told my wife there was a pizza sitting up on the counter, I could see if from my seat... it had been sitting there 10 -15 minutes, and person in the restaurant walked past the pizza, but no one looked to see who it belonged to... I told my wife I sure hope that is not our pizza.... I asked a different waitress to check our pizza and sure enough, she came back with the pizza that had been sitting on the counter for 10 -15 minutes... it was COLD....She was not our waiter so I was not upset with her... but this was ridiculous... I asked her to get us the check and a pizza box to take the pizza home as it was cold... she told me she would tell our waiter... sure enough, another 10 minutes goes by and our waiter shows up with a box and the check... we were there 75 minutes...., no apology, no "let me make this right for you", etc... just handed me the check and the box...This is too bad, as they have great pizza and I was really looking forward to this.....the service at this location is terrible..Hi Paul!I am doubly sorry. First, for the poor service you received. And second, because I missed this review and am just now responding. If you would contact me at [email protected], I would like very much to make it up to you.Best,Liz M.
Where to eat Pizza food in West Lafayette: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. La Scala
Overall Ratings
4 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By Daisydoop13
Great waiter! But...we ate outside on a beautiful evening. The sitting area was filthy, there was some kind of large bird or animal poop under the table, leaves all over the patio. A âsweep up â before open would improved the ambiance and had that been done the poop would have been found. Meal tasted good but had a metallic sliver (slice of foil, other) in my lasagna. Not a pleasant experience. I gave the sliver to our waiter who was great, embarrassed, apologetic and gave us a $4.75 accommodation for the sliver. Not sure we will return. Has been one of our regular restaurants but no more.
Most Popular Cafe food in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
1. Bruno's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By ADolores
My grandsons love Brunoâs and so we took them there on a recent visit. We started with the pizza dough appetizer which they enjoyed. We ordered a large cheese pizza and a large pepperoni. Unfortunately the pizzas were a little underdone, but we took home the leftovers and cooked them a little more!
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