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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

My favorite place for carb cheat day. Always friendly staff and great food. We do miss having Abraham as our server and hope he is doing well.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 31 July 2023

I grew up eating Zeno’s—loved it. However, my love affair with their pizza has ended. I was back in Marshalltown in May and July to eat in the restaurant and was underwhelmed with the pizza both times. The first time, the sausage pieces were small...and few (they use to have plentiful good size chunks). The second time, the sausage pieces were scarce too and the sauce had a ‘meh’ taste. At $28+ for a jumbo two topping pizza, we expected the toppings to be abundant. Sadly, they weren’t. After dining, my husband (who became a Zeno’s lover decades ago) and I both said that Zeno’s is no longer on our list of ‘must have food’ when we go back to Marshalltown. Taylor’s Maid Rite, The Flying Elbow and Ev’s ice cream remain on our list. In LeGrand, check out The Sunrise Cafe (lots of great food at great prices) and my now favorite pizza carry out place, Godfather’s Pizza Express (the taco pizza is killer good).More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 December 2022

I was visiting from out of town and my family took me here. Love the meataterine (meat lovers) pizza. Next time I am back in town Zenos is now on my list of places to eat. The service was excellent, and it was a busy...Saturday night.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 10 September 2022

I am 67 years old and have been going to Zeno's since I was a child. My parents used to go there almost every Sunday. It WAS the best pizza I have ever had. It is no longer even a good pizza. The new owners...have really made it a terrible pizza. My mother and husband agree with me. We brought a pizza to my mother's house for us to have. We were definitely not happy with the pizza. Since the new owners took over a few years ago it has gone downhill. We will no longer go there. We can get a better pizza at Casey's. The sauce was skimpy and not the same quality. The crust was soggy. There was different cheese and not enough. And it was not as loaded with the meats and veggies. We got a large Zeno's special which cost $33. We decided it was NOT WORTH the money. Go elsewhere if you want GOOD pizza!!!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 14 June 2022

Many things have changed in Marshalltown, but Zenos still delivers a great dining experience. They have also added more vegitarin options.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 24 March 2022 via mobile

We live out of town and have only visited a couple times since the new owners. We stopped tonight for a family outing. First there were only two other people in a always full restaurant. We arrived at a busy time or should have been....The pizza isn’t the same, obviously different recipe but close. Our waiter named “ Tim” who our family doesn’t know waited on us. Since we are from out of town my daughter was happy to see one of her friends working there. Tim was is an adult proceeded to tell my daughters friends slanderous things about our family although we don’t know him. He did not check in us. Service was horrible, pizza just ok. The only joy of our hour long journey to have a night out was the very nice and polite gal that Rang us up. Will never go here again.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 8 September 2021 via mobile

I have Zenos on speed dial and I live 4 hours away! Their pizza is my absolute favorite! Try the Canadian bacon, mushroom and sauerkraut and ask for it well done. Delicious!! Crust isn’t thick it’s just right. Worth the price!!

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 2 July 2021 via mobile

Highly recommended! Great authentic pizza and the cannoli are awesome. Jessica provided warm and personal service. We’ll be back.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 27 March 2021 via mobile

Arrived at 8:02 on Saturday evening after attending a college soccer game from Wisconsin. Web site said open until 9:30. We were turned away with them saying they closed at 8:00 with many people there. Really....

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 8 November 2020 via mobile

Great thin crust pizza and excellent service. They have traditional toppings as well as delicious taco or Mexican fiesta.

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 27 March 2020

I heard that the place may not be updated and a little div-ey but that the pizza was good. I wasn't impressed. The pizza was bland and not real flavorful. We orders 1/2 vegetarian and 1/2 the meat lovers type.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 29 February 2020 via mobile

I have not been to Zeno’s since I was a child. Tonight to celebrate Leap Day we brought our three kids to check it out. This Zeno’s hasn’t changed. The pizza is still amazing. Highly recommend it. But I imagine now the KCCI named it...a top 5 pizza place in Iowa, everyone knows about it now.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 5 February 2020

it´s not good and they mess up your order WORST PLACE EVER and you will have to wait for 20 min for a pizza and for one pizza it will be at least $19 and not WORTH YOUR MONEY but try it and it wont...be good and on your pizza they will put a lot of greace and lots of cheese. and you will get scamed and by the time you get your food it will be cold but you will get scamed cause all they want is that CASH 💰💰💰💰💰💳💰💰💰💰💰More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 31 December 2019

We had heard many good things about Zeno's and finally found time to make the drive to Marshalltown. The pizza is every bit as good as it's reputation. Two of us shared a medium Zeno's Special and had a couple pieces left over lunch the...next day. Plenty of cheese and a thin, crisp crust complemented the sausage and veggies perfectly. They have a good beer selection and the wait staff was friendly and on the spot.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 31 December 2019

You can eat chain store pizza or you can have a one of a kind Zeno's pizza! Try the supreme or whatever combination you like. You won't be disappointed!!

Date of visit: December 2019
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Zenos Pizza is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5