As the self-proclaimed "Energy Capital" of the nation, Gillette, Wyoming, sits in the northeastern corner of the state and produces coal, oil and coal bed methane gas. Some 29,000 people call Gillette home, according to 2009 census figures. Dining in Gillette offers many versatile choices from upscale, pricey restaurants to casual dining and fast-food options. If you're looking for Italian cuisine, you'll find a few options in Gillette and nearby towns.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Wy., Papa Murphy's Take and Bake is an Italian restaurant with a twist. The concept behind the franchise is to create pizzas with the freshest ingredients possible in front of the customer and then have them take it home to bake when they are ready for it. With a full line of fresh ingredients, customers can personalize their pizza to include a variety of possibilities, even dessert pizzas.
Pizza Hut, a national chain, offers a variety of Italian food on their menu. Gillette has two locations, both of which offer delivery and carry-out options of the full menu. The 2nd Street location offers a dining room. Items on the Pizza Hut menu include pasta dishes, wings, pizza and salads.
Domino's Pizza has two locations in Gillette. Both offer carry-out and delivery services for their customers. Domino's carries a full menu including wings, pizza, pasta dishes and dessert pizzas. The chain prides itself on using only fresh ingredients. As a convenience for its customers, the restaurant offers on-line ordering options.
Godfather's Pizza, one of a chain of 600 restaurants throughout the country, has local owners. This restaurant offers the options of carry-out, delivery or dining in. The menu includes a full line of specialty and create-your-own pizzas, plus extras including bread sticks and wings. Godfather's Pizza also offers a daily lunch buffet from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. As of early 2011, the buffet costs $5.95.
