Big Pauly's Wood Fired PIZZA

Update: Was in Plainfield and came back for another round here. Better than last time. I had two pizzas that I've never tried, one of them was a brand new Reuben Pizza. There's nowhere in the Chicago area where I can get specialty pizzas like this. They've got unique sauces and cheeses that are way better than your standard pizza fare. My wings were excellent, wings have a smoky flavor that you don't get from a basic deep fried stuff. Meatballs were as good as I remembered. Also I finished everything off with a Cheesecake milk shake, what more could a man want!

Same friendly inviting atmosphere I remembered. Really like the vibe in this place. It seems like more and more restaurants are becoming boring/corporate/bland, and these guys are taking the exact opposite approach. Authentic flavors, real food, family-owned, old world atmosphere. 5 stars!

Original Review: Went to a graduation party here. Had an awesome time. I'm Italian, so I've got some pretty high standards, given all the homemade Italian food I get from eating with family. I was very impressed by the authentic food and flavors. The standout items for me were "The Butcher" pizza, the massive meatballs with homemade sauce, and the Italian sausage with sweet peppers. Waitress was very attentive, didn't have to ask her to refill my drink. Big Pauly came out from cooking in the kitchen to greet the guests, mingle with people, and pose for pictures. The restaurant itself has a really authentic Italian family feel. It’s got an old world, woody theme and all the walls are covered in photos of the owner's actual Italian family from the 40s & 50s. I will be coming back.

Pauly I was torn between 3 and 4 stars. Had to give you 4 because I just moved down the street from your place and recognize quality pie. The pie is kind of on the pricey side BUT the quality of the pizza makes up for that by far. We tried a thin crust pepperoni pizza with a macaroni side. The sauce was fantastic and you can tell they use higher quality cheese compared to most places in the area. Crust on the pizza has a great texture and is perfectly thin. My fiance got the macaroni side which I wasn't impressed with, actually kind of disappointed. Will definitely be stopping by here more often to explore the different types of pizza options.

Try the thin crust pepperoni !!!
Not a fan if macaroni

Cheers!

So many great things to say. A lot of pride goes into this pizzeria. The food is sensational. And the team truly cares about and values their customers. As for our “go-to’s”, aside from the pizza, the garlic knots are outta this world! Pauly’s for the win!

Honestly great pizza. Certainly the best in Plainfield. It's pricey, and not super fast, but it's top notch. I wish they would do a better job of advertising that their produce and meats come from the local markets, because that's huge to me: Small businesses supporting neighboring businesses, and really top quality ones at that. The interior is sterile and not exactly a place you'd want to hang out in, but it doesn't stop me from coming in.

Anyway, take your family here and enjoy a top quality pizza.

This place is great. I enjoy an establishment which truly cares about food preparation, food handling, and customer service. Oh, yeah, and I also enjoy a place that makes absolutely delicious food. This place... Is excellent. You have to come here and build your own pizza or order any one of them off the menu and enjoy the sauce because it is perfect.