For more than 60 years, Zeno's has been a beloved part of Marshalltown’s dining scene, serving up old-school, family-owned pizza with the kind of care and consistency that keeps generations of customers coming back.
Located at 109 E Main St, this long-standing pizza restaurant is known for its thin-crust pies, fast service, and welcoming atmosphere that blends casual comfort with a sense of history and character.
Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed dinner, dining solo, or gathering with friends and family, Zeno's offers a warm setting where great food and friendly service come together naturally.
What makes Zeno's especially appealing is the wide range of ways guests can enjoy their meal. With dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, and no-contact delivery available, it is easy to enjoy their food in the way that best fits your day.
The restaurant is also thoughtfully accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure a comfortable visit for every guest. Inside, you will find table service, restroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi, along with a menu that goes beyond pizza to include comfort food, vegetarian options, beer, wine, and alcohol.
Known for serving a local specialty, Zeno's gives guests a true taste of something special while providing the flexibility and convenience modern customers expect.
With a strong 4.50-star rating from 729 reviews, Zeno's has earned a reputation for dependable quality and a welcoming experience that feels both timeless and current.
Guests can plan ahead by making reservations, pay easily with credit or debit cards, and enjoy the kind of dining experience that suits everything from a casual weeknight dinner to a memorable dessert stop.
Cozy, trendy, and steeped in local tradition, Zeno's delivers more than a meal—it offers the comfort of a neighborhood favorite and the confidence that comes from a business trusted by so many in the community. For anyone looking for great pizza in Marshalltown, Zeno's remains a standout choice.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Zeno's
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
A longtime favorite! Sausage, mushroom, pepperoni, onion, green pepper
Taco meat, taco chips, lettuce, fresh diced tomato
Sausage, hamburger, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, ham, bacon
Taco meat, onion, black olive, jalapeño, cheddar
Hamburger, bacon, onion, dill pickle, cheddar
Smoked beef brisket, red onion, peppadew pepper, drizzled with bourbon BBQ sauce
Mushroom, onion, green pepper, fresh tomato, black olive, green olive
Chicken, bacon, red onion, basil, sriracha BBQ sauce
Ham, pineapple
Have it your way with bacon or Canadian bacon, sauerkraut
Bacon, lettuce, tomato
Great for kids! We swap out our homemade sauce for garlic butter, topped with provolone cheese.
Our signature dough topped with garlic butter and provolone cheese, perfectly pan baked
Homemade crostini topped with our blend of tomatoes and spices, drizzled with balsamic glaze
A blend of romaine and spring mix, grape tomatoes and croutons. Your choice of dressing: house,ranch, French, blue cheese, golden Italian, Thousand Island, shallot vinaigrette
Plant-based chorizo, taco chips, lettuce, fresh diced tomato
Plant-based sausage, plant-based pepperoni, mushroom, onion, green pepper
Plant-based chorizo, onion, black olive, jalapeño, cheddar
Enjoy tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough filled with a sweet, creamy filling. Two to an order.
Hear from our valued guests
Delicious pizza. Fast service. Great prices. A local gem.
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.!
Wonderful pizza! Crust is great and the ingredients taste fresh. We've never been disappointed with a pizza here. Interior is showing its age and could use a bit of a refresh, but there is comfort in the familiar, too,
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).
This place is an absolute gem. Great pizza, wonderful staff, and a fantastic vibe. Highly recommend!
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!
My wife and I stopped at Zenos for the first time after having it suggested to us by a coworker. We had an excellent experience. Friendly staff and great food. We will definitely go again!
he service was impressively fast, efficient, and genuinely friendly from start to finish 😊👏. Everything moved smoothly, and we never felt like we were waiting around, which made the whole visit even more enjoyable. It’s always a great sign when the staff are both professional and welcoming! I ordered the Zeno’s Special pizza, and wow — it was absolutely outstanding 🍕🔥. The crust was just right, perfectly balanced — not too hard and not overly chewy. It had that ideal texture that makes every bite satisfying. The toppings were clearly fresh, and you could truly taste each individual ingredient. The vegetables had great flavor, and the meat was seasoned perfectly 😋✨. Every slice was packed with deliciousness. Definitely a pizza worth coming back for! 💯
My extended family has been dining at Zeno’s for longer than I’ve been alive. We have our annual family “Christmas” dinner here every January. Zeno’s never disappoints! The service here is stellar, food is always fresh and delicious, and the menu is full of options! I always get the Bavarian pizza (sauerkraut, Canadian bacon or regular bacon) and add banana peppers. I’ve never had a single pizza here that I haven’t enjoyed! Their crust is always perfectly cooked, and the toppings are plentiful. While the prices may look a bit high at first, the amount of food you get is well worth it. Their pizzas are filling, and a large pizza was enough for 3 meals for me, when I can normally put away pizza like a beast. If you enjoy some old school charm and are a fan of places that haven’t unnecessarily modernized every single aspect of their operation, along with excellent service, great beers, awesome food, and a genuinely welcoming staff, look no further, Zeno’s is THE place! I just wish that they weren’t so far away for me, because I’d be eating here far more often than I get to!
Service was fast, efficient and cordial. I had the Zeno's Special pizza and it was outstanding. The crust was perfect, not too hard and not to chewy. The ingredients were fresh and you could taste all the individual vegetables and meat distinctly. The prices were comparable to national pizza chain restaurants and the pizza came out quickly.
Common questions about Zeno's
Zeno's is located at 109 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158, United States, Marshalltown, IA, United States.
You can reach Zeno's by calling +1 641-752-1245.
Zeno's has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 729 customer reviews.
Zeno's features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Zeno's features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Zeno's features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Zeno's features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Zeno's features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Zeno's features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Comfort food, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Zeno's features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Zeno's features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Zeno's features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Zeno's features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Zeno's features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Zeno's features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Zeno's features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs.
Zeno's features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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