Came across this pizza place that seems pretty chill. DeSalvo's is a popular hipster space in Evanston. It has quite a lot more than just pizzas. Find some other things like pastas and other Italian favorites. The prices aren't bad especially at happy hours and other times. Basically it's best known for the pizzas though there's lots more to choose from. It's actually a lot bigger place than it looks. There's enough room for a group and there's a few window seats along with booths and tables. Has a few local beers on tap including Around The Bend. It's about $12 for a small pizza. Got it and the crust was fluffy while being crispy. They charge per each topping and these aren't cheap so we only got mushrooms. Other menu items include calzones. These are great if eating it yourself and not wanting to look like a pig. For sure it's another pizza place but this is way better than average. It's located close to the Central Street Metra station so it's convenient. They're closed Sundays. read more

DeSalvo's Pizza - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Fun, casual, lots of families, gluten-free and plenty of vegetarian options, wonderful that they have slices (saves a lot of money for groups with various dietary options). Also right across the street from public picnic tables, so a lot of people ordered to-go and went out to enjoy the sunshine. read more

Honestly, I wasn't expecting to love this place as much as I did, but everything was super fresh and packed with flavor. You can tell they really care about their ingredients. We tried the Green Dreams pizza, the Rabbit (veggie) slice, a Detroit Square, the seasonal salad, the seasonal vegetables, and the garlic knots. The seasonal salad was crisp and refreshing, and the seasonal vegetables were roasted perfectly with this creamy aioli that just brought everything together--such a good combo. The pizzas were absolutely delicious, and my favorite was the Detroit-style pie--crispy edges, cheesy, and just the right amount of sauce. You can really taste the freshness in the dough and toppings. And the garlic knots? Next level--soft, flavorful, and honestly, some of the best I've had. Beyond the food, the vibe inside is cozy and bright, making it a great spot for a quick bite or a casual hangout with friends. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely a must-visit if you're in Evanston--whether you're grabbing a slice or sitting down for a full meal, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Cute place- table and counter seating along the perimeter windows. Sandwiches looked great and the thin crust Raccoon. pizza we ordered delicious. We both agreed that it was one of the best pizza by the slices we have had anywhere. Pepperoni, sausage, caramelized onions , goat cheese topped with hot honey. Staff were pleasant. Will be coming back again when in Evanston. read more

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Came here yesterday. Wow a great place. A bit noisy for all the kids but not bad. A real community hangout. You order at the counter and they call your name or bring it to you. We ordered the Detroit and loved it. The crispy cheese edges were soooo good. Lots of pepperoni and I thought a bit skimpy on the sausage. But lots of cheese. It's really one of the better pizzas in Evanston IMHO. The small Caesar's salad was really good. enough for 3 of us. I think since we ate in the portions might be a little more than the small size carryout container. But I'm not telling anyone. They have beer and wine and frozen lemonade that they will add champagne to if interested. We had the sparking that was a nice pour. We'll definitely returning. read more

The pizza is always tremendous. Delicious sides and salads, fast service. Love the location. Always a favorite after the park with the kids.

It's okay. We tried the rabbit and green goddess today. So soggy from all that oil and pesto?! But easily the best reheated pizza in the neighborhood read more

Pizza flavors are delicious! Stopped in for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon to pick up some pizza slices to go. It was pretty empty in the place. When I first walked into the place, the staff welcomed me with great smiles and vibes. The cashier said the sausage pizza is coming up if I want a fresh slice. I ordered 2 cheese and the 1 fresh sausage. Ultra thin crust is not my favorite style of pizza. I will try other items on the menu next time. Parking: street Parking via parking App. Cheers! read more

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The quality of this place has gone way downhill. Today I ordered a gf focaccia bread sandwich. The bread was cold and hard and the aioli was supposed to be Italian. It's super annoying Yelp takes down these reviews. read more

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i got a detroit style red sauce slice. really good haven't had a pizza slice like it before. had crispy outside with a hint of garlic on crust. pepperoni was crispy as well. sauce was the best part. clean inside and service was quick. really enjoy the vibe of the place inside as well read more

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Went in for a pizza with gluten free crust. Glad they carried it. They informed me that it would take me 25 mins. So i check in after 25 to ask if there was an update on the time. The guy pulled my ticket out of the stab pile and said it would be 5-10 mins. It was not a rush during that time, but it seemed like they scrambled to tell the kitchen to crank it out. Anyways, the pizza was the driest and hardest thing i'd eaten in a while. Definitely wasn't worth 28 bucks for a small pizza that tasted like it was out of a frozen 5 dollar thin crust. Don't think i'll be coming back read more

DeSalvo's Pizza - Gf Small Pepperoni and Mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I've been enjoying their slices for a couple of years: delightfully crunchy-but-chewy crust and quality toppings. Carnivores, don't miss The Racoon; vegetable lovers, ditto The Rabbit and The Med. An opportunity to try the calzone finally presented itself, and I grabbed it with both hands (literally). My favorite calzones are typically somewhat heftier, but it was perfectly balanced and just as delicious as their pizza. That crust, man--I could eat it plain! read more

This pizza comes the closest to New York-style pizza among any that I've had since moving to Chicago 45+ years ago. Perfect crust. It folds! Just the right amount of cheese cooked just right. Will definitely order again. read more

Excellent NY east coast crust but sauce is salty and toppings are very light. Could easily be a 5 star spot with some modifications.

Amazing food, the turkey focaccia is to die for. Raccoon pizza just has to be experienced. Has dine-in or carryout.

We stopped in for dinner before a NU hoops game and really enjoyed our salad and pizzas! We split the mixed green salad and the portion was perfect as a side salad and there's lots of good stuff in there. The Rabbit slices were served warm and crispy -- the Neopolitan style crust was so good. We had to go back and pick up a cheese slice for good measure. Friendly staff and no nonsense ordering and they bring your food out when it's ready. A nice fast casual atmosphere. read more

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Delicious pizza, great service. I'm a return customer. What more do you need to know? Definitely recommend.

Amazing friendly service that tells you they care. Neighborhood vibe, yummy food and a shift manager who clearly wants everyone to get their order the way they love it, whether it's trying something new or getting a regular favorite. read more

Hosted a small private party for my son's bday and everything was great! Very accommodating. We had a bunch of rather rowdy boys and had booked the back room which was perfect. Great food and great service. read more

First off, this seasonal salad was delicious. But $17 for a salad that tiny and calling it an entree salad? When I went back in becuase they didn't include my anchovie add-on, I actually asked to confirm that this was in fact the entree size. And this pic was taken before I took a single bite. Wish I'd added something for scale to show just how small the salad container was. If you are familiar with Potbelly salads, I'd say this container was maybe 1/3 smaller than those. And hardly full. So I ended up treating this as an appetizer and getting my entree at Pinto. read more

DeSalvo's Pizza - Seasonal salad - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I absolutely love this place! Great food and great space for friends & families. Love the rabbit & green dreams pizza. The seasonal vegetables are amazing. Plus they have the best gluten-free pizza & foccacia bread around. read more

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Congratulations for ranking on Yelp's Top 100 Pizza Spots in the Midwest, @desalvospizza in Evanston is a Chicagoland hidden gem. You make the most fantastic pizza on the Northshore, and the very best gluten-free pizza around! Great salads, sandwiches, wine and beer. A wonderful space for friends & families to gather. read more

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Pizza was almost refreshing. Try it. We did half and half the spinach tomato garlic side was fantastic

Being an east coast transplant, I found the pizza here to be on par with some of the best places in Boston, Connecticut and New York that I've been to. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Ugh I love a good pizza by the slice place. Pizza and garlic knots were both delicious! Service was quick and everyone working there was so so sweet. I also ordered an Italian sandwich to-go and although that was pretty good, think the pizza was the winner. read more

DeSalvo's Pizza - Margherita Slice and Garlic Knots w/ Ranch - Pizza Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

DeSalvo's is the best pizza on the north shore. NY style slices individually or full pies. Crust is firm and holds but it's also soft and chewy. Proportions of sauce, cheese, crust, and toppings are well balanced so nothing dominates the flavor or texture. They also have Detroit style pizza that looks delicious but I haven't tried it. The sandwiches are really good. The bread is excellent and they use high quality ingredients. The Italian is my favorite sandwich on the north shore. All around great spot. read more

100% will order again. Worth the chaotic parking to pick up. All tasty, but would surpringly rank my food as follows: 1) Seasonal salad 2) Chocolate chip cookie 3) Garlic knots 4) Build-your-own pizza with pineapple and Italian sausage The pizza sauce is ever so slightly spicy, so I may try an alternate sauce next time. After moving back to Evanston after a few years in the city, I was sad to see that Symphony's didn't survive. (I'll miss their pumpkin pasta!) But I'm happy to report that DeSalvo's is an absolutely worthy replacement. read more

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Delish! The pizza dough wasn't too tough or chewy. The Raccoon pizza was amazing! The interior was very clean. The frozen lemonade was great for a hot day! My only gripe is the garlic knots needed some more garlic and butter in my opinion. I will be back for more of their pizza! read more

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Delicious gluten free pizza! I don't have a ton else to say, it was just good. Chewy and thin, tasted very very close to regular pizza. I have an allergy and it was a pleasant change from cardboard GF pizza. Also had salad which was light and fresh. Will be back! read more

I came here with my fiance for a quick bite and it filled us up very well. We loved how big the store is and the space we had to find a seat. The Cookie is really good, along with their pizza's. The service was good and we left satisfied. read more

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Pwitty pwitty overwated sauce was not saucing. It was not flavorful. But da cwust was scwuptias. People were very nice. But very very overwated like A 3/5 read more

The care that DeSalvo's takes with its ingredients is evident in its pies and salads. The Raccoon is a terrific option for meat lovers who are looking for something different, and the Rabbit will satisfy both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. The seasonal salads are always a delight. read more

Tasty salads and great Detroit pizza. I especially love the veggie salads. Friendly folk! Great place to mingle with friends.

Walking into the recently opened DeSalvo's pizza I viewed the delicious pizzas available by the slice. The pizza is also available fresh to order and they have a weekly pizza that does not disappoint. The salads were a delightful surprise as the radish complimented the house made ranch with spring mix. I personally finished a my meal with a Sketchbook IPA which made this whole experience wonderful. This place is a great compliment to Central Street and I can't wait to come back and enjoy the rest of the menu. read more

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DeSalvo's is SUCH a welcome addition to this stretch of Central Street! Their pizza is outstanding... crispy and chewy crust, high quality and fresh toppings, interesting flavor combinations. They get food out quickly when you dine in and their take out is reliable and travels well. We love the Raccoon pizza, the arugula salad, their pepperoni (little cups! Delish!), and their pesto pizza. I can get my four-year-old to do anything by bribing him with their brownie. I've only had their Detroit style pizza once but it was incredible. Oh! And their Italian sandwich! It's so good. My husband is obsessed with it. Everyone who works there is super lovely and kind. Always a great experience there. If you haven't been, go! You'll love it. read more

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Sweet Neptune! Where has this pizza been my whole life?! Awesome pizza in a really good atmosphere. Service is friendly and quick, and the food beyond good. The dough here is perfect, a good amount of chewy and crispy. It's thin crust without being soggy, and there's a generous amount of crust for those who enjoy crust. True gem of a locally owned and operated place. read more

Love DeSalvo's! They're an excellent addition to Central St especially with the lack of pizza options around. Whether you crave a slice, a sandwich or calzone, I'm sure you'll find something to satisfy your hunger. Everyday seems to bring new options pizza-wise. The display has an array of different slices to choose from so each visit with yield a new experience. And they carry a small but great selection of beer and non alcoholic options from local breweries. They got a great lemonade Overall, pizza is great and the service is on-point. read more

you need to be serious with your advertising me and my child came to the sign saying open but you guys are closed! the food I great but lock in read more

I didn't actually dine here but my kid and a bunch of middle school friends did and they had a blast. It sounds like it's a popular spot for local school-goers. Pepperoni pizza and root beer float get 2 thumbs up from my kiddo! read more

Just had the best 5$ slice of pizza I can remember having in years! One thing about the best food establishments - you can taste the love in their creations. Each pie here looked like it was loved as much as someone's baby. In fact, choosing just one slice felt like a 'Sophie's Choice' situation. And unlike a lot of pizza places offering pre-made slices to go - I didn't see a single pie in their slice window that looked like a poorly treated red-headed step child. Even the pre-made sandwiches had that 'cousin Oliver' feel (the new cute kid added to a sitcom after the previous youngest cute kid hits puberty). The garlic knots looked tastier than a young Leo DiCaprio being added to the last season of Growing Pains. I'd write more but I'm already putting my coat on to go back for slice #2. Tell Mr. Drummond what I'm talking about because I'm coming for his adorable red-headed step son Sam this time. read more