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Polito's

401 N. Hickory Road, South Bend, IN 46615
574 243-5385
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Ranked #23 of 98 restaurants in South Bend
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Most recent review
“it's probably the best in town, but . . .”
- Feb 23, 2013
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17 reviews 17 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“it's probably the best in town, but . . .”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013 via mobile

It's probably the best in town but if you're there by yourself or with one other person then you don't have the opportunity to try their signature pie. the thin is good and there's 2 styles of pan. their signature pie is prepared 2 different ways. it's 16 pounds of meats, veggies and cheeses, but when you come by yourself... More

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South Bend, Indiana
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58 reviews 58 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Great pizza and pasta”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

There are lots of pizza places in our city. This has to be one of the best. The pasta dishes are also wonderful. The serving sizes are MASSIVE. Besides the awesome pizza our favorites are the calzones and ravioli in vodka sauce. Wait staff is friendly and folksy. Service is attentive and fast...especially at lunch.

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South Bend, Indiana
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4 restaurant reviews
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“Great Food!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

The food at Polito's is quite good, just expect to pay a little more than an average pizza restaurant. One of our favorite local pizza places.

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South Bend, Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“NY Style Pizza”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2012

This is the closest pizza to NY style you’re going to get in this area. The garlic pizza with added ricotta cheese is our favorite. Their Stromboli is packed with ingredients and their red sauce is full of garlic and chunky tomatoes. We’ve been going to this place since they were over on Grape Road and it’s very consistent. I’m... More

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South Bend, Indiana
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58 reviews 58 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Delicious, massive portions”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

Great pizza and wonderful Italian dishes. The portions are enormous and most can easily be shared. Their pizza by the slice is gigantic. Get that and the salad bar and you're stuffed. Friendly, fun wait staff.

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Chicago, Illinois
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“Avoid this place!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

The food is terrible- and the crowd is a bunch of yelling, drunk sports idiots- not at all family friendly.

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Clearwater, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Polut-toes”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

I don't like this place! I ordered spaghetti with meat sauce and the cooked just dumped some grey hamburger on top of my spaghetti!!! It wasn't even mixed-in with the sauce- he just dumped it on top! The waitress was rude too! Stay away.

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NJ
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26 reviews 26 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Stuffed Pizza a classic meal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

We ate at Polito's after going to a Notre Dame home football game. I was with my wife and 2 teenage sons who are big eaters. After getting the opion of are very helpful waitress we ordered the stuff pizza. It was a 45 minute wait for the pizza to be cooked but it was well worth the wait. If... More

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Mishawaka, Indiana
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13 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“OMG......Chicago deep dish at its best!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012

We ordered the Chicago deep dish for carry out (best to call ahead because it takes 40 mins to cook this beast). We ordered our pie with pepperoni, sausage, green pepper, and onion...... it was/is awesome! I was absolutely full after eating one piece of this six piece, three inch deep pie. I highly recommend!!!! Great pizza for the price... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Consistently great food with friendly service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 30, 2012 via mobile

We love Polito's! GREAT food and so much of it! Friendly service and quiet family atmosphere.

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