By Price County Fun Editorial Team | Last updated: June 22, 2026
If you’ve been searching for Spaghetti Joe’s Pasta House in Phillips, Wisconsin, here’s the short answer: it’s permanently closed. Google Maps confirms the listing as “Permanently closed” as of June 2026, and locals on the Price County Past and Present Facebook group have been asking the same question you probably typed into Google: “Is Spaghetti Joe’s permanently closed? I never see them open.”
The longer answer is that Spaghetti Joe’s had a remarkably short run. The restaurant opened at 295 N Lake Ave in Phillips with a menu of Italian-American classics: lasagna, spaghetti with meat sauce, fried ravioli, pizza, and the kind of dishes that made at least one reviewer compare the food favorably to Italian restaurants in New York City and Boston. It earned a 4.9-star rating on Google from 7 reviews. People who ate there liked it. The problem wasn’t the food. The restaurant simply didn’t last long enough to build the kind of following that keeps a small-town restaurant alive.
So if you’re one of the people searching for “Spaghetti Joe’s Phillips WI menu” or “Spaghetti Joe’s Pasta House Phillips,” you’re not alone. The search traffic is still there. The restaurant isn’t. Here’s what we know and where you can go instead.
What Happened to Spaghetti Joe’s Pasta House?
Spaghetti Joe’s Pasta House operated at 295 N Lake Ave in Phillips, sharing a building with other businesses on Phillips’ main commercial strip along Lake Avenue. The phone number was (715) 339-7724. By all available evidence, the restaurant opened sometime in early 2025 and closed within roughly a year.
Here’s what we can confirm from public sources:
- Google Maps lists the business as “Permanently closed” with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.
- Facebook posts from Cornerstone Processing Solutions in early 2025 promoted the restaurant’s approaching grand opening, calling it a place where “they will be ready to serve all your favorites, and more.”
- The restaurant’s own Facebook page posted as recently as April 26, 2026, writing “Happy Sunday Goombahs…hungry? Swing by and enjoy our Lasagna or maybe one of our pizzas.”
- Job postings on Wisconsin State Jobs showed Spaghetti Joe’s was actively hiring for all positions as recently as January 2026.
- Local advertising in the Price County Review (via the apg-wi.com marketplace) ran a “Sunday Funday Special” ad for the restaurant on April 9, 2026.
- By late June 2026, members of the Price County Past and Present Facebook group (over 15,000 members) were publicly asking whether the restaurant was closed for good.
We don’t know the specific reason the restaurant closed. Small-town restaurants in northern Wisconsin face well-documented challenges: seasonal population swings, staffing shortages, and a customer base that thins out between Memorial Day and the summer cabin-rental rush. Price County has roughly 14,000 residents spread across a large geographic area, and Phillips itself has fewer than 1,500 people. A new Italian restaurant in a town that size was always going to be a tough bet, regardless of how good the lasagna was.
What we can say is that the reviews tell a story of a restaurant that got the food right. Reviewers praised the quality, the fast service, the reasonable prices, and the clean, remodeled dining room. One reviewer mentioned grabbing a lasagna dinner and fried ravioli on the way home. Another compared the food to Italian restaurants in major East Coast cities. The closure wasn’t about the cooking.
Where to Get Italian Food Near Phillips Now
Here’s the honest answer: there isn’t a dedicated Italian restaurant in Phillips anymore. Spaghetti Joe’s was filling that gap, and now the gap is back. But you have pizza options if you’re craving something Italian-style in the area.
Logger’s Pizza (Phillips)
Address: 217 S Lake Ave, Phillips
What it is: Pizza place on the same stretch of Lake Avenue where Spaghetti Joe’s was located. Reviewers highlight the thick, filling pizzas and fresh ingredients. Prices in the $10 to $20 range. Not Italian food in the pasta-and-meatballs sense, but if what you actually wanted was a good pizza in Phillips, this is your closest option.
Vichy’s Pub (Park Falls)
Address: 124 4th Ave S, Park Falls (about 25 minutes from Phillips)
What it is: A pub with pizza and beer that gets strong reviews for both. “Great pizza great beer and a great atmosphere” is a representative review. Not Italian, but pizza-adjacent and worth the drive if you’re in the area.
Piccadilly Circus Pizza (Park Falls)
Address: 307 4th Ave N, Park Falls
What it is: Another Park Falls pizza option. Straightforward pizza spot, no frills, good reviews.
Other Dining Options in Phillips
If you’re less focused on Italian food specifically and more focused on finding a good meal in Phillips, the local dining scene has several solid options:
- Phillips Café & Catering (167 N Lake Ave): The anchor of Phillips dining. All-day breakfast, Friday fish fry with a full salad bar, homemade pies, and Flavor Crisp chicken. Family-owned, and the kind of place where regulars don’t need menus.
- Meister’s Bar & Grill (152 N Lake Ave): Pub atmosphere, burgers and sandwiches, daily specials. Carryout and delivery available, which is rare for a small-town bar.
- Northern Lights Tavern (163 N Lake Ave): The oldest continuously operating tavern in Phillips, serving since the 1890s. Pizza, burgers, and sandwiches. Pool table, darts, and the best jukebox in Price County.
- Bonnie’s Diner (126 S Lake Ave): Homestyle diner cooking, opens at 5 AM, and the kind of breakfast that sets up your whole day.
- Sunset Bay on Solberg Lake (N10575 E Solberg Lake Rd): Lakefront dining with a proper dinner menu. Opens at 4 PM Wednesday through the weekend. $20 to $30 per person with a water view.
- Rock Garden Tavern (N8220 State Hwy 13): Dive bar at the Wisconsin Concrete Park. Good food, cold drinks, and you can walk through Fred Smith’s folk art sculptures before you eat.
For a complete guide to every dining option in the county, organized by meal and mood rather than alphabetically, see our Where to Eat in Price County guide. It covers everything from Friday fish fry to trail-accessible restaurants to the best coffee in town.
What About Making Italian Food at Home?
If Spaghetti Joe’s was your go-to for a lasagna dinner, the Northwoods has grocery options. Phillips has a grocery store where you can pick up pasta, sauce, and the basics. If you’re staying at a cabin on one of the local lakes, a homemade pasta night with a view of the water isn’t a bad consolation prize.
The Price County Review ran ads for Spaghetti Joe’s Sunday Funday specials as recently as April 2026. The restaurant’s own Facebook page was posting about lasagna dinners in late April. Whatever happened between then and June, it happened fast. That’s small-town restaurant life. The margin between “hiring for all positions” and “permanently closed” can be a matter of weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spaghetti Joe’s Pasta House in Phillips, WI still open?
No. Spaghetti Joe’s Pasta House at 295 N Lake Ave in Phillips is permanently closed as of June 2026. Google Maps confirms the listing as “Permanently closed.” The restaurant’s Facebook page was still posting in April 2026, and the closure appears to have happened sometime between late April and mid-June 2026.
What did Spaghetti Joe’s serve?
Based on Facebook posts, reviews, and ads, Spaghetti Joe’s served Italian-American food including lasagna, spaghetti with meat sauce, fried ravioli, and pizza. The restaurant had a 4.9-star Google rating from 7 reviews, with reviewers praising the food quality, fast service, and reasonable prices.
Why did Spaghetti Joe’s close?
The specific reason for the closure has not been publicly announced. The restaurant was open for roughly a year, was actively hiring in January 2026, and was still advertising in April 2026. Small-town restaurants in northern Wisconsin face challenges including seasonal population changes, staffing difficulties, and a limited local customer base. Phillips has fewer than 1,500 year-round residents.
Are there other Italian restaurants in Phillips, WI?
No. Spaghetti Joe’s was the only dedicated Italian restaurant in Phillips. For pasta or Italian-style food, the closest options are Logger’s Pizza in Phillips (pizza only) or Vichy’s Pub in Park Falls (pizza, 25-minute drive). There is no dedicated Italian restaurant in Price County at this time.
Where can I get pizza in Phillips, WI?
Logger’s Pizza at 217 S Lake Ave is the primary pizza spot in Phillips. Northern Lights Tavern at 163 N Lake Ave also serves pizza along with burgers and sandwiches. In Park Falls (25 minutes away), Vichy’s Pub and Piccadilly Circus Pizza both serve pizza.
Where can I find a complete guide to restaurants in Price County?
Our Where to Eat in Price County guide covers every dining option in the area, organized by meal type and mood. It includes breakfast spots, Friday fish fry locations, supper clubs, casual bar food, food trucks, coffee shops, and trail-accessible restaurants.
By Price County Fun Editorial Team | Last updated: June 22, 2026 | Price County, Wisconsin