This laid-back, old-fashioned Italian eatery serves specialty pizza, pasta dishes & sandwiches. Based on 562 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1129 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: (573) 335-0366
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
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Reviews
Chuck Wallbaum
I don’t think Pagliai’s needs another review, but I like to give credit when it’s earned. I’ve been visiting this location for 3 years now and it’s consistently good. During lunch and dinner there is always a line so they definitely have their loyal customers. The pizzas are chunky, and I mean that in a good way. The House Special Pizza we get has big chunks of sausage, onion, and green peppers. The cheese is nicely browned and plentiful. One of these days I’ll try their pasta.
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Bryan Mcdonald
Great pizza, wonderful service and fantastic history
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richey orman
Delicious pizza, pasta and appetizers in a laid back atmosphere. All the staff, waiter/waitresses are all great, they definitely keep your glad full no matter what you’re drinking. Nice selection of adult beverages as well!
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Jack Johnson
I’ve always enjoyed the pizza at this one. It’s a little small, so wait times can get long but it is worth it. The staff is always friendly & they work hard to keep the place clean & the drinks full. If you’re ever passing through cape, give it a try.
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Dan B
Had Pagliai’s Special pizza and a trip to their small salad bar. Food was good and service was good. I wouldn’t say food was great but it was good. No complaints. I would recommend it.
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Kai Brooks
Reasonably priced, really good pasta/pizza fare. Beer & wine. Waitress suggested ‘Spaghetti Pie,’ which would not be my natural choice but I appreciate a server with an opinion. It was actually great. There was Ricotta cheese involve so think ‘squiggly lasagna.’ If you are a blue cheese dressing lover, the dressing was to die for, with chunks bigger than I’ve ever seen outside my own kitchen. No way was it not made right there. There is an ‘endless salad bar,’ and I would go back just for that. Everyone on the staff was friendly, smiling and happy. This will definitely be our go-to takeout pizza place, it’s so close to our house and the overarching attitude of “we care,” means “we do it right,” in my experience. Great ‘grab a bite’ place. Entrees were $9.50, and pizza prices were within the realm of sanity, as well. Great choice.
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Sarah Caroline Mueller
I was positively surprised to find that they could accommodate my dietary needs as a vegan, I ordered the baked veggie pasta and they even had vegan cheese. It was incredibly delectable. Salad bar also had some options. I was very pleased, would definitely visit again if I were in the area.
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Aaron Groves
Best pizza in SE Missouri. I’m very picky with my pies and Pagliai’s is up there with some of the best. Definitely the best in the area.
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M. S.
The Best pizza place. Our waitress handled our group of 22 like a boss. We all piled our phones on the table for a tech-free gathering with no distractions. Everyone was excited over the Bosco bread sticks (filled with mozzarella cheese) which I’m told aren’t easy to find anymore. My cheese sticks were perfectly dusted with breadcrumbs and delicious. I had an 8-inch thick crust with the old school sausage, onion and mushroom and enjoyed some for breakfast the next day. Also enjoyed a frosty Blue Moon with orange wedges in an old fashioned mug. Fun place. Had a great time here.
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Lena Korzhevska
I liked the atmosphere of the place, and great service. However, let’s be honest – this is not Italian pizza. Probably, that is American adaptation of Italian style, but being in all parts of Italy and knowing what Italian pizza looks and tastes like – this is not the one. Nevertheless, the pizza they serve is tasty, nothing against. Just not Italian…
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