The Beautiful Restaurant Tucked Away In An Iowa Forest Most People Don’t Know About

McCaffrey's Dolce Vita in Decorah, Iowa, offers a unique dining experience with its scenic woodland setting and delicious brick oven pizza.

Spring is just around the corner, which means it's time to start planning trips to Iowa's most scenic spots. One restaurant in Decorah always makes our spring lists, and if you've never been, you've got to check out this pizza place located right in the middle of Iowa's woods.

McCaffrey's Dolce Vita is located on the outskirts of Decorah, at 2149 Twin Springs Road.

This beautiful, open, and airy cabin restaurant is right in the middle of the woods!

You'll have an amazing view of the surrounding forest and large yard from anywhere in the dining room.

McCaffrey's Dolce Vita is a fun place for families to dine, and it also makes for a romantic, fairytale date night setting.

The restaurant has a full bar and their beer and wine list is extensive, so you're sure to find something you like.

McCaffrey's is famous for their brick oven pizza. They offer 9 specialty varieties, such as the "Junkyard Pizza", and also allow you to create your own.

The rest of their menu is filled with delightful dishes like their homemade chicken noodle soup, which is perfect for a cold winter's day.

You can find a large selection of chicken, fish, and pasta dishes here - and they're all fresh, flavorful, and tasty.

Be sure to join them for their Sunday "Brunch in the Woods"! It's served from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm and they offer all of your favorite brunch dishes.

When it's nice out, there's no better place to dine than their airy, open dining room - or outside, on their lawn!

All summer long, McCaffrey's hosts live music acts from around the state, so you'll enjoy the fresh air and lively entertainment along with your meal.

While McCaffrey's is stunning in the summer, it's also something special when it snows, so visit year-round to get the full experience.

McCaffrey's Dolce Vita's hours are as follows:

Wednesday through Friday, 4:00pm - 9:00pm.

Saturday, 11:00am - 9:00pm.

Sunday, 10:00am - 8:00pm. Brunch runs from 10:00am - 1:30pm, and their standard menu is available from 2:00pm - 8:00pm. In between, you can order pizza from 1:30 - 2:00 pm.

Have you dined here in the woods, with McCaffery's? Tell us your experience in the comments! If you're looking for more scenic restaurants in Iowa, check out our list of The 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants In All Of Iowa.

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