Perillo's Pizzeria

On Friday I happened to be driving through rural Indiana on the economic blackout day with a HANGRY, weepy 8 year old and nothing but Casey's gas stations and Dollar Generals to be found. No big corporations for us that day! We soldiered on. We got to the teeny town of North Salem and ended up finding a beautiful oasis. Perillo's Pizzaria. Like a mirage out of the soybean fields (if the mirage looked like a tiny, possibly abandoned building). I made by son try the door to be sure it was open. Inside, the place was adorable, a historic building with a previous life as the town doctor's office. Ambiance was great and the Pizza looked amazing but we got the garlic knots and dessert. The limoncello cake was fabulous! But the garlic knots - OH MY GOD THE KNOTS. Best I've ever eaten. Hands down. Ooey gooey, chewy heaven. Do not miss this gem of a place. Seriously! Go out of your way for this.

2 years later and this place still holds up as one of my favorite pizzerias! Crispy, crunch crust and delicious toppings for the New York Style. Service is always great. The inside seating area is limited, but carry out and patio dining are always a good option!

WOW! This place was AMAZING!! What an unexpected surprise when we stumbled in for lunch while passing through the small town of North Salem, located just a short 40 minute drive north west of Indianapolis. The building is small but very cozy and welcoming. The food is absolutely fresh and made to order so you may have to wait 20-30 minutes but it's well worth it! Perillo's makes all their sauces in house and you can definitely taste the difference. They sell pizza by the slice or a whole pie. The pasta can be ordered as a 1/2 portion which is what we opted for, and still took leftovers home!! We will be making Perillo's a regular stop on our walk rotation!! CASH ONLY!!!

I have been wanting to go for years and just find reasons not to go that far west (only about 20 min)...this will likely become a place we go often. We both got a slice of pizza & a garlic rolls (with cheese and marinara - loved both). Holy cow, both were delicious and filling - $13 bucks for all that?! It's quaint and small but it packs flavor. Their outdoor area is very cute as well. Service was great and attentive. Love you can hear the work being done in the kitchen as well - it is a gem just like Yelp said!

This is the best Italian food in the Midwest. I said it. They have the best pasta and pizza. And their salads are my favorite but we come for the pizza. They also grow a lot of their veggies in their garden out back or at the owner's garden. Every time I'm there I meet someone who is also there to eat but they've crated this atmosphere of community and it's the best!

My husband asked where I wanted to go for my birthday dinner. Love several restaurants but tonight, I needed a delicious salad from Perillo's. The staff convinced me to have a luscious piece of chocolate mouse pie! Love the restaurant and the staff are very special to me!

This was my first visit to Perillo's Pizza in Clayton, Indiana. Thanks to Kara M. I learned about the cute little antique shop, tea room, and this pizzeria in Clayton.Perillo's has street parking and offers pasta dishes, salads, and pizza. The dining area has many 4-top tables for patrons.Kara M. and I ordered different pasta dishes, but both had a generous serving and delicious. I ended up taking more than half home with the amount of seafood and pasta on my plates.Our server was very friendly, kept our drinks full, and checked on us several times. To Go boxes were received quickly as well as our checks.I love the cozy atmosphere, how friendly all the employees were and the food was delicious.Perillo's would not be a destination restaurant for me, but if you're in the area, definitely stop by. The pizza looked delicious, but pasta is my go-to, and it did not disappoint. The prices are reasonable for the portion size, the quality of food is good and you'll be surprised how much you remember your meal days after. Cute little restaurant with super friendly employees.

Great pizza. Reminds me of the pizza from Jersey. Reminds me of the little Mom and Pa restaurants out east

Beautiful June evening to eat at perillo's. Called ahead to order and was told an hour wait for pizza. No problem. We live 22 minutes away. Relaxes at home then drove over. Arrived 10 minutes early and had a seat at a picnic table in the shade. Pizza was brought out by a delightful server. Can't say enough about this joint. Small menu so the food on it better be good. AND IT IS! Best New Your style pizza around. Seriously! Small town joint is awesome! One negative: cash or a check only. No cards. They remind you on the phone when you call ahead. I get it! They don't get taken for the 2% the credit card companies charge. Small business has to think about that. There is a bank machine less than a block away should you forget.

I don't want to tell you all this because the place is tiny and I want to keep it for myself! However, our party of five was able to go and try perillos and it instantly became "our" pizza place. I love how tiny the place is and the dining room just makes you feel cozy and relaxed. The service was excellent and fairly fast for being all fresh food. We tried the double crust pizza, the cheese pizza, garlic rolls and salads. We had chocolate mousse and lemincello flute for dessert. Not a single person had a complaint for any of it. It was all very good food that we enjoyed with soft drinks and beer. We were able to laugh and talk and just feel like we were in a good atmosphere instead of going to Indy and feeling that atmosphere. It was great and different and we loved it, I wish we had a million places like perillos and a lot less corporation dining options