Joe's Italian Food & Pizza

Joe's Italian & Pizza is goooood! We're from out of town (Mattoon) but whenever we're near Newton we head for Joe's. The owner and family actually work here and they care! The wait staff are very nice and helpful. The place is nicely decorated and very clean. The best part is the FOOD! This is not lazy, cheap canned sauce Italian, this is good homemade classic Italian-American dining. It's not high-end gourmet, but good family Italian. The atmosphere is casual, you can come in wearing anything legal.

My daughter loves the spinach ravioli with marinara. I prefer the lasagna or baked penne with sausage. My son gets some different pasta every time and loves it each time. There is also excellent thin crust pizza along with sandwiches and appetizers.

Prices are very moderate so feeding a family is not expensive. Folks from metro areas will think it's cheap! There are two dining rooms, one with large tables if you have a larger group. But it's not a very large restaurant so don't show up with a bus full without warning.

They do have limited bar service so you can enjoy a beer or wine with your meal. The service is surprisingly fast for home cooked Italian. My only "not my favorite" comment is the house salad is a little boring. Otherwise, we've been very happy with everything.

If you're near Newton, Illinois, Joe's Italian is THE PLACE!!!

Joe's must be commended for such a nice restaurant on the square in Newton. It's a welcoming venue and shows pride in the community and the restauranting business. Joe's presents a simple menu of Midwest Italian diner favorites. Tortellini rosa is a nice dish. The hallmark of Joe's dishes is the extra sweet tomato sauces. They're very rich and buttery, and incidentally, very good.  Pizza is rich and a crisp crust of medium thickness. There is one significant issue with some items that is reflected in the rating; salt. Alfredo sauce is far too salty. Pizza suffers from the same (I've identified the pepperoni as the likely culprit. Stick with the tomato based dishes and you'll be golden.

Meanwhile, enjoy the ambiance, enjoy the good service, enjoy the menu of lovely dishes.

This Joe's, like all the others in Southern Illinois does not disappoint. They offer some pretty tasty appetizers like cheese stuffed breadsticks bathed in a warm garlic butter sauce, fresh baked bread sticks with a marinara and spicy cheese sauce, house and cesar salads, etc...

For main course, Joe's has some great pizzas with numerous toppings to choose from. There are a few styles of pizza too-traditional thin crust, stuffed pizza, and Chicago style deep dish. They also offer several types of pasta dishes and maybe even ribs, like their sister location in Olney.

This particular location has a small interior for dining but don't let that stop you from coming in and having a meal. But, if you are that worried about seating, call ahead and order your meal to go. Either way, I'm sure you will find a fantastic meal in Joe's Pizza.