Bellonas Pizza

Oh my goodness everything was so SO good!…read more I had this one bookmarked forever and had driven by throughout the decades and finally decided to give it a go. The parking lot is small but we snagged a good spot when it wasn't that busy. They have so much to choose from! Everything we tried was delicious! Very well sized arranchini ! We also tried their meat lasagna and brosciul and it was all delectable. So glad to have tried an Italian staple that's been there for many years, loved the old school feel. Friendly service! It's cash only!

For anyone who truly appreciates great pasta, this spot is a gem. Everything is made fresh and you…read morecan taste the difference in every bite. The ambiance has that warm, authentic Italian feel that makes you want to sit back, enjoy a glass of wine, and take your time with the meal. Service is always A1 -- welcoming, attentive, and they even greet you with a little surprise when you arrive, which is such a nice touch. The ownership clearly takes pride in what they do, and it shows in both the food and the experience. Fresh pasta made to order, fantastic flavor, and prices that are more than fair for the quality. If you're in the area and love real Italian food, this place is an absolute must-try.

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Pasta di Napoli

2.3(13 reviews)

0.7 mi•Irving Park

Sadly this place is not it. We ordered via Uber Eats and honestly the pasta was worse than Olive…read moreGarden. We had fettuccine with shrimp and rigatoni with sausage. Both had minimal amounts of sauce which made the pasta dry especially the fettuccine. The rigatoni with sausage had more flavor than the fettuccine but it definitely did not satisfy. The only thing I enjoyed was the shrimp. Not worth $60 for two people.

I wanted spaghetti and meatballs, the damn meatballs were those frozen ones out of the bag you get…read moreat costco. they sucked. Make some fricken real meatballs thank you .

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Mezzi Rigatoni ala Bolognese

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Spaghetti con Polpette

Tortello

4.3(619 reviews)

great pasta food the owner is great i was there many years ago when they first open and know i live…read morein Naples Florida when i come back to chicago it is my first stop

Service was slow but food was good. Came for a date night and order the incredible focaccia, two…read morepastas and a piece of tiramisu. We expected the focaccia to come out before the pastas or during but alas no bread. We waited a little bit before dining in to give them extra time and even asked twice. We were told it was coming. Our pastas were finished and now we were waiting for our desert. Other patrons who arrived later than us started to receive their orders and deserts while we were left forgotten. I went inside to see what was going on and pretty much asked if we could have it to go as our baby was beginning to get restless. The front desk misunderstood me and almost charged me again. It probably took about another 15 minutes before we got our items and were able to leave. Food is good but service needs work. Limited street parking in front. Dog friendly patio.

Indoor dining

Focaccia Ricotta & Honey Sicilians lemonata

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Focaccia with ricotta & honey

Buona Terra

4.3(746 reviews)

0.5 mi•Irving Park

We recently had a dinner on a Thursday night at Bueno Terra with a group of ten friends. One of the…read morecouples in our group and frequent patrons and recommended this restaurant as our place to meet. I live in Buena Park, and I have driven down Irving Park Road, passing this restaurant one hundred times, but never gave it much thought. The space was originally a pizza restaurant called Hearth & Crust and owned by the same people. From what I understand, they closed their original Bueno Terra restaurant in Logan Square and reopened it in this Hearth & Crust space. In fact, the Hearth & Crust logo is still etched into the glass at the inner front of the restaurant. The restaurant was packed, especially with families, but they sat us in a semi-private, glass-enclosed room at the front of the restaurant. The sliding windows were open to the sidewalk and Irving Park Road. That kept the room pleasantly cool, but it was noisy. I could not hear anyone talk except the people sitting right next to me. We had one waiter assigned to our table--someone who knew the people in our group who frequent Bueno Terra--and he was personable and attentive. For the table, we ordered the arancini and fried calamari. Both were excellent. For my entrée, I ordered the Melanzana alla Emilia Romagna--eggplant medallions with a crunchy almond crust served with tomato basil sauce and topped with caramelized onions and goat cheese. Kind of a play on eggplant parmesan, but richer and better. My friends said that they often order it as an appetizer. It was unusual and delicious--I loved it. I do not drink alcohol, but I ordered a Berry Lemonade--strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry muddled with lemon soda. It was tart but refreshing. Platters were served with mixed of desserts--tiramisu, cheesecake and profiteroles. All excellent. The service and food were both great and we all had a wonderful time. Although it doesn't look like much driving past Irving Park Road, Bueno Terra is a gem that I highly recommend.

My updated review is for the Irving Park location. Many of the classics from Logan Square remain,…read moreparticularly the veal pasta and the veal medallions. The food is excellent, across the board. They've also kept Hearth & Crust's pizza, which is a good thing. Cocktails remain superb, and Eileen has expanded the wine offerings to cover all of Italy, including an impressive Aglianico. We stop in once a month, or nearly so, and you should, too.

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La Nonna

4.6(448 reviews)

1.3 mi•Avondale

The cutest little spot in the city…read more The service was attentive and better than good. But the food. Omgoodness. The food. We went for my husband's birthday and they did NOT disappoint. We ordered the Parrillada Argentinian for Two and the Parrillada Deluxe. So good. The salad that comes with. Delicious. The empanadas. Also delicious. Even the fries. So good. Everything. Delicious. The skit steak - my most fave. But everything just AhMazing. I will say if we do it again, we would just order two of the Deluxe meals. City street parking... we just found a spot on the side street so we didn't have to pay for parking.

Food : 10/10 get the Milanesa Napolitana Service: 10/10…read moregreat service Ambiance: 10/10 nice warm cozy and nice

Beef Empanada

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Daisies

4.3(805 reviews)

2.6 mi•Logan Square

Celebrating an engagement and birthday, most of our party was from out of town. Reservations with…read morea considerable payment to hold the reservation was made. We waited 20 minutes past the reservation as the table before us was not vacated. We were given a table in the back with zero airconditioning on a hot, humid day with box fans. Everyone was sweating - horrible ambiance. Food was sold to us as family style - portion size was NOT family size and not enough for our party. Nevertheless, the food did not warrant us torder more of it- we did enjoy the overpriced tomato and the fritto misto. Skip the onion dip - not great. We enjoyed the capellacci while the cavetelli and the spaghetti alla chitarra was just ok. The gelato was the highlight of the night but honestly we couldn't wait to leave the restaurant. It was extremely disappointing to not have been consultated as to whether we wanted to wait for our original table in the main dining room instead of seating us in the back by the bathrooms. I havent seen family members in months as everyone lives on different coasts - this essentially ruined the whole experience. The food was not memorable enough to counteract the seating issue. Given that you pay a reservation fee, either put a time restriction on your tables or space your reservation times better but never use a space that lacks air flow.

for all the attention & awards, I thought daisies would be so much more expensive than it was…read more - the establishment is very farm to table energy but with Michelin recognition. our waiter was incredibly laid back and advised us on the specials based on fresh produce - for a starter we went with the onion dip because how can they really make that classy? ill tell you how: homemade chips that dont taste like dirt or burnt kettle crisps. thick cut yet still snappy and crispy wavy chips with enough oil to crisp apart on your tongue. I am a salt girl but even without clear shards fo salt on each chip these were the perfect amount. the dip was cool and creamy, more of a tzhaiki like coolness than a zingy guilt ridden onion dip - I tried the Agnolotti purely to eat purple pasta. the inside was filled with beet puree and ricotta making the dish hearty and filling. it was slightly earthy as the beet flavor powered through more than just the light sweet sauce. the roe on top miraculously made the dish slightly fishy everywhere to the degree where I asked the waiter if there was fish inside the pasta.....I loved it - the Cappellacci was a flavor rollercoaster. right away you taste the sweet summer squash, a warm and comforting taste. as you swallow your throat is punched with a chili kick. all on top of cloud like pasta pieces - the Pappardelle was about the pasta, the al dente thick cuts showcased the housemate pasta. maintaining an al dente doughy goodness with the quality of the ingredients keeping the pasta fresh and far from what comes in a box.

Nice ambiance

Pappardelle

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Late Summer Preserves (Clarified) peaches, brandy, maple, lemon, amaro, milk, fizz

Tuscan Hen Market

4.6(161 reviews)

1.9 mi•North Center

A friend of mine told me about Tuscan Hen, and she was right. I was met by a lady with a warm,…read morepleasing smile. I ordered their meatball sandwich and a cup of the daily special soup, similar to Pasta Fagioli. It was wonderful; the broth was outstanding. I would order that again next time. I tried their Meatball Sandwich with Hot Gardiniera; the meatballs tasted especially good with their fresh bread. The ambiance was very colorful and airy, seating is in the back patio, weather permitting. Tuscan Hen would be a good place to order catering; they have an extensive menu.

Excellent service, friendly and engaging staff, and the meatball sub was exactly what you'd want…read more The side of red sauce was also a nice touch.

6.1 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

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Patio seating

Italian Homemade Company

4.7(146 reviews)

Food was great, Service very efficient and great Ambiance…read more Pasta was our favorite and all sauces

I was at the Italian Homemade Company last evening for a private event. I cannot say enough about…read morethis place. The food was phenomenal! Every thing they served us was delicious, freshly made and the portions were extremely generous. I teach homemade pasta making classes in Texas and they did a great job. I dare say, even better than me! All the courses were great but the Bolognese lasagna was exactly how I was taught to make it in Bologna. The polpette al sugo di pomodoro was another standout for me. Along with an Aperol Spritz, I thought I was back in Bologna! Oh, and the entire staff from the FOH to the BOH were friendly, accommodating and a pleasure. I do recommend this place and will come back!

5.7 mi•West Loop, Near West Side, West Town

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Gemma Foods

4.8(20 reviews)

Tried their stand in Time Out Market. I wasn't going to stop by here, but they had a sign showing…read moreLamb Meatballs with Favas & Pesto and I had to try it. I'm glad I did because they were delicious! My friend and I both agree that this was our favorite dish out of everything we tried at Time Out Market. The meatballs were packed with flavor and not dry at all. I loved the pesto and fava beans they added to it as well. I would love to come to their actual restaurant to try more of their foods!

Had the Revival Food Hall Gemma Foods vodka pasta and I still think about it once a week! It was so…read moredeliciously creamy and the noodles were so unique and perfect for trapping the sauce. Everything else I've had here was great too. Their main Grand store does DIY pasta kits where they give you homemade noodles and sauce and for a reasonable price. My homemade one wasn't quite as good at Revival but still very yummy. Great for a date night.

1.5 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

Canestri alla Vodka

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The Warbler

4.4(590 reviews)

A great experience. We enjoyed the Burrata Panzanella salad and my wife who hates croutons,…read moreactually enjoyed the Grilled Focaccia. I am so glad not to have read the negative review of the Gather Half Chicken before our visit as my experience was amazing. The breast is seared and juicy and the thigh is Southern fried both without bones on a bed of polenta with crispy onion. All was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. As my wife does not eat mushrooms, she opted for the hamburger. After moving the mushroom slices to the side she made me share the chicken with her. Our son enjoyed his Fusilli as well. We were about to go elsewhere for ice cream, but the coconut and lime semifreddo caught my eye and it was a knockout! shared by all.

Really enjoyed our dinner at The Warbler. We started with the kalbi chicken flatbread, which was…read moreprobably the standout for me-really unique combination of flavors and something I hadn't seen at other restaurants. I went with the wheat bucatini, which was excellent, and also had a gin cocktail that was really well done. Everything we ordered was great, and the whole meal felt creative without trying too hard. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Veggie flatbread

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Mezcal cocktail

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Emmilou R.

9 years ago

I had the strangest experience with this place. I ordered a pizza for delivery around 5:30pm. I lived just a few blocks away. A little over an hour later it hadn't arrived...so I decided to call. They told me, oh it will be there in 30 minutes. I called again after they failed to show up and they apologized but basically told me they weren't delivering the pizza. I don't know what sort of mix up had been made. It probably hadn't been cooked, or was given to the wrong person or something... I was shocked that they would just tell me they weren't going to fulfill my order. This must have been two hours after the order was made, around 7:30pm. (There would still be time to make and deliver a pizza before closing time...) When you have two small children, feeding them at dinnertime is critical, otherwise they turn into little gremlins. I was depending on that pizza. I couldn't believe they would just say, we're not delivering it...I was so aghast I threatened to leave a bad review. Ten minutes later, a new person from their company called me and said they would be delivering a free pizza. I am giving Bellona's two stars because the pizza was actually good. It must have arrived at least 3 hours after it was ordered. I sat in bed with my 5 yr old and we ate it. The 2yr old was already asleep. read more

Frankie S.

2 years ago

Title: Outstanding Pizza and Service Experience!!! I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bellona's Pizza in Chicago, and I must say, it was an absolutely stellar experience from start to finish. First and foremost, let's talk about the food. Bellona's pizza is hands down some of the best I've ever had. The crust was perfectly crispy on the outside, yet wonderfully chewy on the inside. And the toppings? Oh my goodness, each one was incredibly fresh and flavorful. From classic pepperoni to unique specialty options, every bite was a delight to the taste buds. But what truly sets Bellona's apart is their exceptional service. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of perfect. They were attentive, friendly, and genuinely seemed to care about the satisfaction of each and every customer. Overall, I cannot recommend Bellona's Pizza enough. If you're in the mood for some truly outstanding pizza paired with top-notch service, look no further than Bellona's. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! read more

Troy A.

15 years ago

The pizza is good as is the baked spaghetti, the price is very good and the place has some of the nicest people in the city. Yes, the free garlic bread that comes with an order and the fries can be passed on and I don't eat them. So I'm not giving five stars because the entire meal is awesome. But the price, politeness and good pizza make up for it. It's a good pan pizza, which I've ordered over a dozen times since I moved to the neighborhood and always arrives baked correctly. The baked spaghetti is good, I've ordered that several times, and unless I am absolutely starving, have some left for the next day. This is a good business to frequent if you're in the area, to get good food at a good price at a small business with nice people. read more

Amy L.

11 years ago

One of the best pizza places in the town , I don't go there on occasion but my friend insisted that I go there . I made him pay for the pizza and so I began my journey to this restaurant . The food -that's pizza- is good , not too good and not too bad , it's decent . What draws your attention is their serving timer is hat I assure you is less than 20 mins, that's half the time it takes for them to d ale pizza at Giordano . Prices are okay , and food , like I said before is good. I will come back to this place , but with Andy as I made him pay for the pizza read more

Jeffrey A.

15 years ago

Mutassim is the owner's name and he is the coolest guy when it comes to the pizza business. He makes the pizza himself everytime and 7 days a week. i love their pizza and love the service. but they know me by now because i order three times a week , most amount of cheese and ingredients you will find for that price . wayyyyyyyy better than most standard pizza joints read more

Nancy B.

2 years ago

The whole world should try this pizza. it has the authentic taste along with their signature sauce. This is the pizza you've been looking for. The owner has amazing creations for each holiday. He is the only one who sells the Al pastor pizza. YOU MUST TRY! read more

Yusuf K.

5 months ago

By far the best pizza in Chicago local shop been here for over 20 years. From the thin pizza to the stuffed the pan pizza the appetizers, the wings everything taste so good the look of the place the original Chicago vibe it's amazing. read more

Andrew S.

16 years ago

This is amazing pizza, I order all the time and am never unhappy. The price is incredibly cheap and it comes with a free 2L I love this place and I think it rivals even the greatest pizza in Italy!!!!! A true masterpiece. read more

Baderr A.

7 years ago

OMG, what have I been missing all these years! This pizza is sooooo gooooood! I cannot believe I found a pizza that is that healthy and taste that good! I'm shock, thank you Bellona's family for making great pizza!! read more

Isaac C.

378

7 years ago

Best pizza hands down get the fresh garlic added to it you'll never look back. One of my favorite pizzas in the city.

Gee O.

164

11 years ago

I've been coming here since I was 7 & I've never been anywhere else for pizza since, it's truly one of a kind!

Heather F.

15 years ago

great! great! pizza its something i've never enjoyed as much before or ever!!

Crystal V.

15 years ago

I eat here every Wed. best Pizza & it's a great price

Lourdes G.

4 years ago

The best pizza in Chicago hands down!!

Nancy B.

8 years ago

Great pizza in the neighborhood!

Carlos R.

15 years ago

Best pizza in the world !

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