
PizzaPapalis
Experience the authentic taste of Chicago with gourmet deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches, and pasta in a relaxed local setting.

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PizzaPapalis

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Experience the authentic taste of Chicago with gourmet deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches, and pasta in a relaxed local setting.
"This is the best pizza in Downtown Toledo!"
Patience for Deep Dish
Deep dish pizzas take 45-60 minutes to cook. Consider ordering ahead for dine-in or delivery.
Explore Beyond Deep Dish
Try the large Greek salads, flavorful chicken wings, or a delicious calzone for a different taste.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pizza
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(419) 244-7722
Address
519 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43604, USA
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Authentic Chicago-Style Deep-Dish
Experience true Chicago-style deep-dish pizza with well-seasoned sauces, generous toppings, and a thick, delicious crust.

Generous Toppings & Fresh Ingredients
Savor pizzas piled high with premium Wisconsin cheese and fresh ingredients, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Vibrant Downtown Atmosphere
Enjoy a relaxed local vibe with an open, airy feel, perfect for casual dining and lively nights out, especially with garage doors open.
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Patience for Deep Dish
Deep dish pizzas take 45-60 minutes to cook. Consider ordering ahead for dine-in or delivery.
Explore Beyond Deep Dish
Try the large Greek salads, flavorful chicken wings, or a delicious calzone for a different taste.
Delivery Deal Alert
Check for delivery deals like fresh and accurate service through DoorDash.
Tuesday Date Night Special
Take advantage of half-off pizza deals on Tuesdays with appetizer purchase for a great date night.
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Patience for Deep Dish
Deep dish pizzas take 45-60 minutes to cook. Consider ordering ahead for dine-in or delivery.
Explore Beyond Deep Dish
Try the large Greek salads, flavorful chicken wings, or a delicious calzone for a different taste.
Delivery Deal Alert
Check for delivery deals like fresh and accurate service through DoorDash.
Tuesday Date Night Special
Take advantage of half-off pizza deals on Tuesdays with appetizer purchase for a great date night.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
PizzaPapalis is lauded for its authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, often praised for generous toppings and flavorful sauces. While many enjoy the unique crust and quality ingredients, some reviews mention long wait times for pizzas and occasional issues with service or food temperature, though management often strives to resolve these promptly.
"Date Night Done Right at Pizza Papalis!
My husband and I decided to switch things up with a Tuesday date night, and this was our first time trying Pizza Papalis. We ordered the deep dish veggie pizza with mushrooms, spinach, banana peppers, green peppers, and green olives—loaded and delicious! We also got the cheesy bread with spinach and feta cheese that was pretty good. My husband had to get French fries and Surprisingly, they ended up being a favorite too—crispy, well-seasoned, and way better than we expected. I had an Amaretto Sour, which was smooth and refreshing, while my husband enjoyed the Italian Cherry Margarita.
Our waitress was very nice and checked on us often, which made the experience even better. We’ll definitely be back, especially to take advantage of the half-off Tuesday pizza deal with the purchase of an appetizer.
We’re also excited to go back once the weather breaks so we can enjoy the breeze with the garage-style windows open—it looks like the perfect summer vibe! The only downside? Parking can be a bit of a challenge. But overall, great food, friendly service, and a perfect spot for a chill night out."
Trina Taite
"We stopped in today before the Walleye game for a pizza and cheese sticks. The experience was an utter disaster. We waited close to an hour for our pizza and when it arrived it was cold and the bottom was burnt. Even the cheesesticks were cold when they arrived. We were told the pizza was mistakenly sent upstairs prior to our receiving it. The waitress had the manager take the pizza off the bill after asking if we wanted it reheated or remade. Still had an 18.00 bill for lousy cheesesticks. At least our drinks were ok. Very disappointing since we usually have good experiences here. It will be a long time before we come back if ever."
Dave S
"I stopped in to try this place out. I was in the area.
I got seated right away. There were a few other tables with people. Not too busy.
I over heard that a large pizza takes 45 minutes to cook. Since I didn't have a lot of time, I went with the 6" pepperoni pizza. The pizza came out in about 10 minutes.
The chicago style pizza was a bit of a surprise. The sauce was on top! First the crust, then pepperoni, cheese, and sauce.
I can understand why it takes so long to cook a large. The crust is thick. Double layer. The crust was delicious. A bit crunchy. I couldn't really taste the pepperoni, being burried beneath everything. The sauce was good, nice flavor, good balance of herbs and spices.
Overall, the pizza was good.
I've read some of the comments about the pizza. How some said the pizza wasn't cooked all the way. I can understand that. The oven is not the conveyor belt style the chain pizza places use. The oven is more like a rotisserie. The pizza's circle around and around. The chef has to decide when the pizza is done.
Overall, I liked the pizza."
Walter Mattox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Deep-dish pizzas typically take between 45 to 60 minutes to cook due to their thick crust and generous toppings. It's recommended to call ahead if you're on a tight schedule.
Yes, PizzaPapalis offers St. Louis-style thin crust pizzas, calzones, sub sandwiches, ciabatta sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads, and appetizers.
Parking can be a challenge, especially during peak hours. Street parking with metered payment or the parking garage across the street are options.
Popular appetizers include cheesy bread with spinach and feta, toasted ravioli, and meatball appetizers served with garlic toast.
Yes, they often have specials like 'Wind Down Wednesdays' for discounted drinks and appetizers, and Tuesday pizza deals.
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For more casual dining I would say places like Tony Packo's (any location), Maumee Bay Brewing Co., Shorty's BBQ, Famous Dave's BBQ, Pizza Papalis, Grumpy's, Ahmeds Steak House (borderline mid to higher pricing), and my personal favorite El Camino Real (any location). El Camino has great Mexican food at a very decent price. Like many of the other Mexican restaurants around Toledo now, they also have a fairly lively crowd, typically at their outdoor patio, during the summer months when it's nice out.
10 Things You Can Do in Toledo, OH This Weekend
Detroit-style deep-dish is king in the Great Lakes region and few do it better than PizzaPapalis. In addition to their pan pizzas, PizzaPapalis also features St Louis-style thin crust, calzones, submarine and ciabatta sandwiches, pasta, and more!. Don’t forget to save room for a deep-dish chocolate chip cookie or an indulgent deep-dish brownie!
Downtown Lunch Delivery Guide
This regional chain boasts “premium Wisconsin cheese” and tomatoes from the Agro Nocerine Sarnese region of Italy. Options include deep dish, thin crust or regular pan pizzas, with toppings such as the spinach special, seafood and bacon cheeseburger. The menu also includes stromboli, soup and salad, sub sandwiches, pasta and calzones.
Things to Do in Toledo, Ohio This Weekend
Start out with one of their Papatizers and try the Garlic Bread with Cheese or the Mozzarella Sticks. Then for the main dish, try out a salad, soup, pizza, calzone, subs, sandwiches, or pasta. We recommend trying the Papalis Gourmet Pizza, Papazone Calzone, or the Meat Lasagna.
Things to Do in Downtown Toledo This Weekend
In the Great Lakes area, Detroit-style deep-dish rules supreme, and PizzaPapalis is the best at serving it. PizzaPapalis offers calzones, sub and ciabatta sandwiches, pasta, and St. Louis-style thin crust in addition to pan pizzas. It's the best pizza in Downtown Toledo!
Restaurants | Destination Toledo
Phone:419-244-7722Website:https://pizzapapalis.com/location/toledo. Here at PizzaPapalis in downtown Toledo, we specialize in Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Offering a full menu including soups, salads, appetizers, stromboli, calzones, classic subs and sandwiches.
Highest-rated Restaurants in Toledo, According to Tripadvisor
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (199 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pizza- Price: $$ - $$$- Address: 519 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43604-1013- Read more on Tripadvisor
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Pizzapapalis - thanks u/mikeyj198 - "It’s a smaller chain restaurant and has great chicago style pizza. Be prepared to wait 30-40 minutes for pizzas to cook, or call in an order ahead for dine in.
10 Best Toledo, OH Pizzerias
The Chicago-style pizza at Pizza Papalis makes it one of the best Toledo pizzerias, and that is only scratching the surface!
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