Wooden Paddle is a communal, wood-fired pizzeria and cocktail bar where plates are passed, divvied up, and created to create discussion. You’ll eat copious amounts of food, almost exclusively with your hands, all while watching it be made from start to finish. It’s like a grown-up pizza party.
Lively restaurant with outdoor seating serving creative wood-fired pizza, plus salads & snacks. Based on 790 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
212 Stephen St, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone: (630) 326-8150
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Hours
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
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Reservations: sevenrooms.com
Reviews
E.L. Lucas
Can’t say enough about this place:
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Keryn Cannon
We used the Wooden Paddle for our wedding and they were the best!!
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Randy Douglas
Finally made it here! Wooden Paddle is a popular place in downtown Lemont with good reason! Pizza is creative and consistently delicious (Buzzkill was perfection!) along with a classy yet casual environment. Being able to grab a coffee on the way out was icing on the cake! We’ve also heard many compliments regarding their cocktail program. If you haven’t been, you should!
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Laura Castallante
Great lively place. We had reservations which was a great idea for a Friday or Saturday night. The seating is cozy, we really liked our spot right by the window. You can also dine at the counter too and can watch all the action going on by the pizza oven. We tried the shrimp pops, arancini, pork chop, pasta bolognese. Everything was delicious and prices are reasonable. Dessert was flourless chocolate cake and cake pops… so good! We’ll definitely be back to try more of the pizza as well. Highly recommend!
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Lisa Bujak
Our first time here, we already can’t wait to come back! Delicious drinks, amazing food, good vibes and outstanding service – what more can you ask for?! Taylor was our server and she is the best!!!
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Ashley Hartwig
We happened to be working in the area and we will find ANY excuse to come here. Out of the five or so times we have dined here – we have never had a single thing that we didn’t fall in love with. The cocktails are not only tasty but so beautifully crafted. Thank you for giving us something to look forward to
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Erin Coyle
If you love good food that your guests will rave about, book Wooden Paddle for your wedding or event. Everyone was so friendly and amazing to work with, from beginning to end. I highly recommend doing a tasting, you’ll be blown away by all the amazing food and the restaurant is adorable! At the wedding, everyone from Wooden Paddle was incredible. All of our guests with dietary restrictions received the correct food and everyone was treated with such kindness. I was even able to eat and I’m so glad I made that a priority. Also our guests were able to take home boxes of pizza at the end of the night which was a highlight. I can’t say enough amazing things about Wooden Paddle, and I can’t wait to visit the restaurant again soon!
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Renee
I always like to eat outdoor, but it’s basically like eating on the road trucks and cars passing all the time, it’s far from relaxing eating outdoors. Service was the only thing i gave 5 star. The waitress was very attentive. We ordered pizza, and they served it in a way to small plate for large pizza. Don’t they have large plates to fit large pizza?
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Catherine Conrad
Hiring Wooden Paddle for our wedding reception was the best decision EVER! Pizza is our favorite food so having it for the biggest dinner we will ever host was a no brainer. The staff was so attentive to us, and our guests and the food was so delicious. They also created the grazing table of my dreams. We had a tasting with them and got to try everything they offered so we could make an informed choice. I only wish I could have chosen everything on the menu. They also were great when it came to the dietary needs of our guests! They have something for everyone. I could not have asked for a better wedding caterer and experience. If you’re considering Wooden Paddle for your wedding do not hesitate BOOK THEM!
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Kobe Baumgartner
We are so happy that we hired Wooden Paddle to cater our wedding. We received so many complements and positive feedback on the taste and uniqueness of the food. The catering staff really went above and beyond with managing to work on multiple floors that our venue had. Additionally, our guest asked for more of certain kinds of pizza and special dietary accommodations last minute, and they delivered! They took care of me and the bride very well and made sure that we enjoyed all of the delicious food that night. I cannot say enough positive comments about this business!
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