LA Gondola Spaghetti House

Waited out side the drive thru for 5 minutes and the employees ignored me. Not happy.

Every time we come out to Pekin, we have to stop by La Gondola! This place has been a favorite of our family for years! Everything is good here, and the bread is OUTSTANDING! Even if you’re not in the mood for a sandwich or ravioli, get some of the garlic or cinnamon bread.

Always a favorite stop when I visit Pekin!
I always go for the Torpedo which is plainly
a combination of Ham, Salami, Cheese and Lettuce
on a loaf of fresh baked in the store, homemade Italian bread.
Now why is this not like the other chain sub places that load you up
with option for sauces, dressings, condiments, etc.
Because flavor is in the bread! Yep try this sub shop and you will taste a big difference in the bread from other sub places.
Sometime I will only purchase a loaf of bread to compliment a meal I am making at home!
While other sub and sandwich shops come and go!
They have been making Torpedoes the same way for at least 30 years that I know of, and have 14 locations scattered across the state of Illinois so they must be doing something right to be in business that long.

I’ve only ever had the family meal deal with spaghetti, garlic bread, fresh bread, gondola, and cinnamon bread. Delicious! Family loves it. More than enough to feed a family of six. Always fresh. Always good. Nice employees. I’ve been told that every Lagondola is different but I’ve only ever eaten at this one in Pekin.

This has been a hometown favorite of mine for thirty years. The Torpedo sub is so good. It’s a very basic sub, but what makes this one so special is their unique sweet bread. Every time I am in the area, I always pick up three or four torpedoes. But be warned. They are closed on Sunday.

I’m not from the area and this place wasn’t for me. The locals seem to love it because business was steady (Friday night). I ordered a sub, they call it a torpedo and it wasn’t very good. It was plain. There wasn’t any dressing like mayo or oil on it. Perhaps you have to ask for that kind of stuff but I don’t have to ask for it at Jimmy Johns, Jersey Mikes, or most reputable sub places. Anyway, this is my first Unilocal review. This place was so bad that I was inspired to create an account right after my meal and write this review. I do not recommend this place. I’m a business traveler and I’ve been eating on the road for 15 years. Find some other place for a sub.

I enjoy coming to this location to order out as they are quick and friendly. Always professional and food is delicious.