The place: Vito’s
The bill: $8.83
The verdict: Stuffed.
Don’t let my size fool you.
I have been told despite my petite size at 5-feet tall, I am able to eat like a pro! I hope to stretch a dollar and leave a meal feeling full. So, I have taken on the challenge of searching for food finds of generous size but a manageable budget of $10.
My first choice, Vito’s, is located both in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Vito’s is known for some of their specialty gourmet pizzas. With the weather heating up, it is great that both Vitos’, have the option of an outdoor seating patio. Whether sitting in the Ped-Mall in Iowa City or across from Twin Pines Golf Course in Cedar Rapids, Vito’s creates a comfortable casual atmosphere. The menus vary slightly, but the food can be satisfying at both locations.
Vito’s on 42nd Street in Cedar Rapids has half-priced pizza on Wednesdays; Vito’s on the Plaza in Iowa City has half price pizza specials from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays. In Iowa City, a perk of being in a college town this night is, one has the option to compliment their pizza with a cold draw, well, calls or a shot for only $1.50 each.
Both Vito’s have a list of gourmet pizzas to choose from or you are able to create your own, all reasonably priced, especially when they’re half-price.
It was a difficult decision, but my pick of this evening was a large savory Margherita Pizza. This specialty pizza consisted of roasted tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, herbed tomatoes and pesto. Vito’s makes their sauce and dough fresh daily from scratch. This pizza has a nice light balance and the pesto adds a nice twist complimenting the fresh ingredients.
Vito’s small pizza is 10 inches, and a large pizza is 16 inches. The large is a considerable amount of food for one hungry person or two people. The half-priced special deal makes it nice to splurge and get the bigger size.
My large gourmet pizza was priced under $10.00 and came to a total of $8.83. Vito’s half-price pizza night is an excellent option for a budget-friendly meal. For this cost, the value of this meal at Vito’s should be able to fill you up too!
Happy Eating,
Britt
May 7th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Hi Britt!!
My tummy is grumblin…
I LOVE Vito’s food… especially their pizza! 1/2 price pizza night is a MUST! I thoroughly enjoyed your write-up and look forward to reading more of “Fill Her UP”
May 7th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Sounds like Britt is up for quite the challenge! Vitos pizza is delicious, thanks for the suggestion to go for half price pizza night. You know I love a good sale!
May 7th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I think that this is a great idea!! I love Vitos!! Especially the artichoke dip…yummmm
Thanks britt for the heads up about the wednesday pizza deal… I am going to start taking advantage of that!
May 7th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Britt,
I know that you are the Queen of eating out and trust your judgement! I’m looking forward to more suggestions! Yum!
May 7th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Oh my gosh I am getting hungry just thinking about this deal:) Thanks so much for letting me know! And I know I can trust your opinion!
May 7th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Nice find, I ve not been to Vito in years, with this deal – it is back on my list.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Hey Britt! I miss Vito’s pizza so much. Especially the Margherita Pizza! Bummer though if they took off the best part, which was the goat cheese!
Can’t wait to read more of your suggestions and watch you eat large amounts of food next time I’m in town!
May 7th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Mmmm….. I will def. have to try this. Good recommendation!
May 7th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
You are a small person with a big stomach!!!
May 7th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Britt, you definitely are the perfect girl for this! Let me know where the next spot will be!
May 7th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Hey, thanks for the recommendation I will blame my new found obessity on you lol jk
May 7th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
WOW! Thanks for the suggestion! I have wanted to try Vito’s fpr quite a while but was always skeptical. But after reading your review, decided to give it a shot! I missed 1/2 price pizza Wed. but I definately felt like the pizza was well worth the menu price! So thanks for the suggestion, hope to get other tips from you on great food at a pocket book friendly price!!!
May 7th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Awesome article!
Well written and who can complain about pizza and hot asian girls!
May 7th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Subway should be your next choice. Ill try the pizza looks good.
May 8th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Britt, awesome column, keep them coming because I am poor and need good places to eat on the cheap.
May 8th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Yummy Britt! Wish i was there to eat it with you! Can’t wait to hear about the next food option!!!
:)
May 8th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Britt,
Thanks for the info…we golf on Wed. and didn’t realize the great deal at Vito’s. We will sure try it out.
May 12th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
This is such a great article…cant wait to read the next one…let me know where you want to go
May 12th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Britt,
Now you have a reason not to learn how to cook…I have class on Wednesday nights so I guess that means you will have to take me all the way to Iowa City on a Thursday! What a wondeful article and great picture!
May 21st, 2009 at 8:11 am
Great idea!!! I love pizza and have great things about Vitos. i’m definetly taking you up on this offer next week!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
OMG I can relate. I really like shopping too… but mostly grocery store shopping, though. lol it was mostly for those automatic coupon dispensers… those things were great!! XD Did they ever have those things around you? I’d yank out hundreds of coupons and get in trouble. lol wow… random rant. anyway, nice blog.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Vito’s is totally the shiznit. If your not down with the pizza (which is really good), I always get the Pita Club with fries. It’s kinda like a BLT on a pita bread. It is more than 10 bucks, but I ALWAYS have enough leftover food for two meals which makes it about a 7 dollar purchase. Don’t sleep on the Buffalo Style pizza though, its a really tasty.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza – Spicy chicken, Vito’s cheese
blend,sliced celery,tomatoes,crumbled blue
cheese,and caramelized onions with a spicy buffalo
blue cheese sauce.
Also, be aware that they do have a website where you can view their menu and it looks like coupons soon!
http://www.vitoson42nd.com/