Zeno's, a cherished pizza restaurant located at 109 E Main St in Marshalltown, IA, has been delighting customers for decades with its exceptional offerings. Renowned for its **taco pizza**, patrons like Scott Nuckolls and James Buffington reminisce about their experiences, highlighting its long-standing tradition in their families. The **fresh ingredients** and **generous sauce** are frequently praised, as noted by Steven Collinsworth, along with the **charming, nostalgic atmosphere** that transports diners to simpler times.
Every visit feels special, as many customers, including Kyrsten Jackson, share fond memories tied to their family traditions. The **cheese bread appetizer** impresses diners with its garlic butter and provolone, setting the stage for an outstanding pizza experience. A unique combination of **BBQ brisket** and a fresh veggie topping showcases Zeno's mastery in balancing flavors. The **thin, crispy crust** and flavorful sauce elevate these dishes, leaving a lasting impression.
With consistently **friendly service** and a clean, joyful atmosphere, Zeno's is more than just a pizza place; it's a community hub where memories are made. Don't just take our word for it—experience Zeno's for yourself and become part of its rich legacy.
Amenities and More
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safe space
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Zeno's
Scott Nuckolls
Jun 18,2025
Met a cousin here for a long overdue treat. Zeno's has been a go-to in our family for decades, spanning two centuries. Taco Pizza. What is the point in posting another glorious pic of this pie. If you don't know it, go try it. What're ya waitn' for? Another dozen reviews? Go, now!
Steven Collinsworth
Jun 17,2025
Zeno's does pizza the right way. Fresh ingredients, more sauce than most others, and pleasantly prompt service. The atmosphere is dark, but that is part of the charm, from an era when the times were simpler.
James Buffington
Jun 9,2025
Grew up eating at zeno's all my life.moved out of state 10 years ago came back for a visit. First thing I wanted was a zeno's pizza how much I have missed it under new owners but still the best pizza around I'm glad they are keeping the klucks tradition going & keeping zeno's going great for years to come for generations to come to enjoy the best pizza around
Kyrsten Jackson
Jun 3,2025
Every time I roll into Iowa, there's one stop that’s non-negotiable: this pizza place! It was my grandpa’s absolute favorite, and honestly, I get why ... the service is always top-notch, and the pizza? Totally hits the spot. It’s kind of a tradition now, and I’m not mad about it!
Positive Monster
May 24,2025
Great pizza establishment in Marshalltown that has been around for decades. Service was fast and friendly. The waiter or waitress leaves a small placard with their name, and our waiter (Tim) checked back often. We had the cheese bread as an appetizer...soft hot pizza dough with a garlic butter sauce and provolone cheese. It was delicious and the perfect start to the meal. My wife and I did a half all veggie, BBQ brisket pizza. The veggie side was loaded with fresh veggies and (despite my best intentions to not try it) was very good. The BBQ brisket side was excellent...i was afraid the sauce base would be BBQ, thus making the BBQ too overwhelming. The sauce was Zeno's delicious red italian puzza sauce, and the BBQ was a sirracha BBQ that was drizzled on top. Perfect combination in my opinion, and it was great. I think the brisket (thin sliced) was pre-packaged...I am not sure so if that is important to you, be sure to ask. It was good nonetheless. The pizza crust and sauce though...that made the pizza. The crust was thin and crispy the whole way through, and the pizza sauce was applied generously, but not so much that the toppings slide off. Great experience all around. My wife and I got a medium pizza and between it and the cheese bread we had leftovers. Atmosphere was old-timey but really clean. The wooden booths looked like something out of an old restaurant, but were pretty cool. Would recommend this to anyone (look up the hours, they are only open for dinner).
Shannon Shirk
Apr 9,2025
Hands down the best pizza in Marshalltown, Iowa. What I also love is the big meeting rooms. I had my 18 year old's graduation party there. Everyone had a great time, the waitress was amazing too.!
Martin John
Apr 3,2025
Great food, great service, good price, and great atmosphere. I always visit the establishment while visiting Marshalltown.
Marcia Lenoff
Mar 16,2025
This may legitimately be THE best pizza in Iowa. Between the service and food, it's no surprise that Zeno's is a staple in Marshalltown! I hope they're around for another 100 years at least so that I can stop in whenever I'm in town. Or more specifically, I hope I'm able to visit Marshalltown again SPECIFICALLY to come back to Zeno's.
Reviews For Zeno's