My family and I had a great meal here. The staff is friendly. I like that they don't ask how you are doing every 5 minutes, it gives you time to actually taste your meal. The pizza was great. Very authentic, being a native Italian I would know. The location is cute but small, I'd say that's the only negative since we had to wait a while for a table to free up. Overall great experience. read more

Elio Pizza On Fire - Delicious Pizza Capricciosa! - Pizza Near Me - Addison, Illinois

We come to Elios about once per month and up until their move had 5-star service each time. This most recent visit, we went to the old location and learned they'd moved (which is about a 3-minute drive up the way and across the street) and made the drive. We came on a Friday night which is, arguably, the worst time to issue a review. That said, it was cold out, the restaurant was busy and due to the weather the front tables asked to "push back into the restaurant" which made it very crowded for everyone (just enough room to slip through tables to get where you are going). They also had an extremely large party show up (20+ people) and hog 5 of their largest tables for the better part of 2 hours. That all said, we were seated promptly and presented with utensils and plates. The plates had particles of salad on them and bits of paper napkin. We took those back and asked for fresh plates. Then, the drinks were sub-par. I asked for tea which was greatly oversteeped and bitter. I switched it out for water, which came to the table with napkin particles floating in the water. Thankfully, the second round of plates and third round of drinks came out clean. The pizza was as expected and cannoli was wonderful, as usual. We will continue to visit Elios, but if the service continues to suffer we're going to need to look elsewhere for pizza. I would typically give 5 stars to a great restaurant, but I have chipped off one star for the mediocre service we received on our last visit. If changes occur in the future warranting of increasing or decreasing my rating, I will return to make those changes. read more

Elio on Fire is a great value. The bruschetta has a perfect balance of basil and tomato and it's piled on 6 slices of Italian bread. I went for a work lunch with one coworker and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. I had a calzone which was crispy and delicious from their stone oven. My coworker had a chicken salad that was not only tasty, but also quite large. We could have split it between us, two grown men. Really 5 Stars! Timeliness and ambiance cost them a star. We were the first table in the place and still took a bit. We had an hour lunch which ended up more like an hour and 20 minutes. That oven cooks pizza at an incredible rate but the wait for both bruschetta and then our meals were long. Then, my calzone came out 5 minutes before my coworker's salad, which was kind of odd. We asked for the check a couple times and then finally once were already way too late we just went up to the front to pay. As far as ambiance, playing unedited rap threw me off. I'm not asking for Italian music and I'm no prude, I just don't think it's appropriate for a business to go that route during the lunch hour. I would still go again without question; the food was that good. Just make sure you don't have a timeframe, or make it clear you have a set amount of time. read more

Time to update my review since I eat Elio's pizza on a monthly basis...(and sometimes a few times a month). It's one of my favorite places for Neapolitan pizza...with no shortage of variety.. Some of you may or may not know, but Elio's Lincoln Park location has closed.. This is not due to lack of business, but more about splitting with his partner...I am just sad that those in the city will no longer reap the deliciousness of his pie...yet, we all know the city has no shortage of awesome wood fired pizza joints... I have to give Elio props for being a stand up guy who really cares about his customers and his food...His Italian good hearted nature never goes unnoticed...and he really treats his customers like family...his prices are very reasonable, his portions generous and.. his ingredients are FRESH...I feel like I get a taste of Italy anytime I eat here... I've tasted almost every pizza variety on the menu and my recent visit included a first! Dare I say, WURSTEL pizza? Did I ever think I'd be inclined to eat hot dogs on my pizza?? NO....never crossed my mind, never had a desire, thought it sounded gross...BUT because it was featured on Elio's menu, I decided to give it try....everyone eats hot dogs right? its just cut up dogs on a pizza... I know your thinking dogs on a pizza is disgusting, but it really sounds much worse than it tastes.... I gotta tell you...it was actually not bad and somehow it works with the sauce, cheese and crust. The fact that he uses quality beef franks makes all the difference...is it Vienna? I have no idea, but it sure tasted like it... Some pieces were sliced lengthwise while others were nugget sized...The hot dog/pepperoni combination was a good one....a little heavy/greasy, but definately better than I imagined. Would I order this again? probably not...but if someone offered me a slice, I wouldn't be turned off by it...give it a try! The Capricciosa is topped with fresh plum tomatoes, mozzarella (not fresh bocconcini), artichoke hearts, ham, mushrooms and kalamata olives..I'm not really a fan of ham on my pizza, but I enjoyed the ham Elio uses and I loved all the other toppings. The ham is more like a prosciutto cotto which just means the ham is cooked by boiling or steaming rather than crudo which is cured ham and what most refer to as prosciutto...Italian ham has a different texture and richer flavor in my opinion versus reg baked or boiled ham. I never cared for Elio's sausage in the past. He used thinly sliced cooked sausage and I always wondered why he didn't use Italian fresh sausage....maybe it had something to do with the oven temp and cooking...but it was just strange to me. Those days are gone as my sausage pizza looked completely different. Crumbled sausage covered the top...if your not a fan of crumbled, you may not like this...I think its a change for the better compared to what he had.. It was tasty, but I will say this pizza was greasy though... The Burrata app is one of my favorites and is a HUGE portion..it comes loaded with a mound of fresh arugula, about ten slices of good quality prosciutto - - I love that it is not salty and has great flavor...Kalamata olives, a nice serving of burrata and includes sliced flatbread. This is so good...and meant to be shared...great size app for roughly 3 - 4 eaters....less than that, and you'll have leftovers w/your pizza...Burrata is always fresh and creamy and paired with prosciutto and arugula makes this extra special ;) The Caesar salad is another fave too...it is enormous! And finally, the Ruvida! (cannoli crepe) I've had this a few times and it always hits the spot. Elio has 3 crepe combinations, but I love cannoli anything so if your a fan too...try it. The filling is perfect, and its not overly sweet...He also has a Nutella and Bianco-Nero crepe (mascarpone filling with espresso)....that sounds good too... Our pizza's were on the charred side this time....didn't really bother me though...yes, sometimes they can be a little undercooked and sometimes a little over charred...but... I still love Elio's anyway... read more

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Our tastebuds traveled to Sicily last night when we dined at Elio Pizza On Fire. Thankfully, our "tour guide", Adrianna was there to help us choose from their incredible pizza menu. For most of you, this is unlike any pizza you have ever had. You don't order a sausage and mushroom or pepperoni, onions and green pepper. No, no, no... you'll find amazing items like Rucolina, Primavera, Pirata, Gusti, and Dolcezza on the menu. That's where the lovely Adrianna comes in. She's both translator and tour guide as you explore the authentic Sicilian pizza landscape. Here's what we had: Mediterrenea Salad - A nice sald for two to share with romaine lettuce, fresh tomato, red onions, Calamata olives, sundried tomato, cucumbers and liberally drizzled with their own balsamic dressing. This is a wonderful start for your meal. We decided to order 2 pizzas and share them and take the remainder home. Our first choice was the Ortolana which is topped with fresh plum tomato, mozzarella, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, roasted red pepper and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. This was a wonderful veggie pizza option! We sometimes get bored with typical veggie pizzas because it's the same old, same old. Not at Elios. You can really taste the freshness of the ingrdients. The second pizza we ordered was the Rucolina. All I can say is "WOW!!" Fresh mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto parma, grana cheese flakes, and extra virgin olive oil. Sounds simple right? We added red sauce per Adrianna's suggestion and it was quite frankly one of the best pizzas I have ever had! We finished with about 5 slices of pizza to take home for the next day. Now here's the best part - we had a salad, 2 pizzas and 3 sodas. Cost = $29.49. Yes, you read that right, just a shade under 30 bucks. I have spent 3X the amount at some restaurants and not enjoyed my food as much as I did last night at Elios. Let me offer a few tips that might help you better enjoy your experience: 1) It's a real P-I-T-A to find because there is no obvious sign blaring out "ELIO ON FIRE". When traveling on Lake Street, enter the strip mall parking lot just east of the McDonalds and directly across the street from the entrance to Sal's Beverage Depot. (It's the strip mall on the south side of Lake with the taqueria right when you turn into the lot.) Elio is at the opposite end of the strip mall at the very end. 2) IF you enjoy wine and beer with your meal, find a place to park and cross the street and grab yourself a beverage at Sal's Beverage Depot. Adrianna said that people are welcome to BYOB. NOTE: They do NOT serve alcohol. 3) When dining as a couple, whether to order one pizza or two? If you are really hungry, I say "go for it!" and take the leftovers home. Not that hungry and want to save a few bucks, share a salad and a pizza. Throw in a nice bottle of your own wine and you can get a decent meal for two for under $50. 4) Bring cash - they don't take credit cards. 5) Ask for Adrianna - she'll take good care of you! Be sure to leave a nice tip. So there you have it. A new, family owned restaurant in the heart of Addison serving some of the best pizza I have ever had. I haven't been this excited since discovering Bigby's! read more

I won't be back and it has nothing to do with the food. The food here is very good, but unfortunately my praise ends there. I've been here 3 times and each time the service was equally awful. Everyone here is obviously family and the overly young waitress who was there every time seems to think it's more important to socialize, do homework, and entertain her younger relative than to attend to her tables. You need to make sure you ask for what you want too, because if you don't catch her when she takes your order or drops off your food you're out of luck. No initiative here people. The last time I was here was just comically bad. They had 2 kids running around the place, through the kitchen, through the back and out the sides again. Then the kicker was the little chubby kid decided to scratch his butt right in front of 2 tables, but he dug in under his pants and underwear (part of his butt was actually exposed too!). Yup, pretty gross huh? LOL. You think that was the end of it? NOPE! Not even a minute after this kid was digging in his pants he decided to go into the soda cooler and get himself a drink. read more

We pull up to this restaurant after finding it on Yelp & seeing it had a decent star rating & we decided to go. It looks dark & doesn't really appear to be open?? We decide to walk up & see if it is open & in fact, they were. We discussed after we left that they really need to turn on their open sign during the day. They are set back off Lake street & need to draw some attention. Ok, now it gets....I don't know...strange?? We walk in...greeting from a young lady at the door: "Can I help you?" Do I look lost?? I have 3 other people with me & we're walking to a restaurant, ummmmm....the only thing that I think to respond with is "We'd like to eat". No, I'm not kidding. I actually uttered these words. Perhaps, she should greet people with "Hello, welcome, how many?" or "Dining in or take out?" I don't know what that was. It was strange. But let's move on... She sat us at a half booth/half table 4-top. Which is basically all the seating they have with the exception of their counter where you can sit & kinda watch them cook. That looked cool. They also had some TV's to watch. She offered us drinks. I ordered a diet coke & an ice water. Her response "We don't have ice." Ok! What the hell? You don't have ice...are you restaurant? This was weird. Ok, I expected her to bring us glasses with soda & no ice, thinking "I hope it's cold." Nope, we were served cans of soda with a plastic cup. This was not really the best start to our visit. Soda was not very cold for a place with no ice. I like a cold soda to drink...not one that you put in the cooler 2 hours ago. But, because there is no ice, I can't really say anything. So I just deal. We keep saying....we can't judge it yet...they have 4 stars...we need to wait on our judgement until we have eaten. & we do just that! We review the menu & they have some straight forward apps & two listed with zero description: the "Salumi Mix" & "Burrata" I decided to ask the server to explain what these are & her response: "I honestly have no idea". Ok, now, I'm just annoyed....I wanted to ask if she even worked there. She then said she would go find out....a few moments later, the cook or owner (i don't know), a gentleman came out & explained that the mix was meats & cheeses & the burrata was basically similar to the pizza we were talking about ordering with prosciutto so we ordered a caprese salad. It was presented beautifully. So glad, I held off on judgement, but still, this young woman did not seem to have much information at all. We also ordered a shrimp cocktail. The young lady returned a few minutes after ordering the apps to inform us that they are out of shrimp cocktail. This kinda bothers me because I use to be a server at multiple restaurants & one thing you should always do with servers when they start a shift, is inform them of any 86'd items. So when people order, you can inform them on the spot & maybe suggest something else that they like which is upselling & increases your potential tip. The caprese salad had excellent dressing on it, but it needed salt & pepper very desperately.There wasn't any on the tables. I asked the server for some & she did not know if they even had salt & pepper. WTH? She found some & brought them over. Sadly, they were almost empty....I'm not getting any happier here. Finally, their saving grace: THE PIZZA ARRIVED!!! We ordered 3 pizzas & my nephew got a panini. The panini looked good, but he really liked our pizza instead, so we shared like a good family does. The first pizza we opted for was the Pizza Rustica: Smoked Mozzarella, Speck Prosciutto, oregano & Parmesan cheese. We also ordered an Italian Beef pizza. I really enjoyed the Rustica. The roast beef was not my cup of tea, but it was okay. My sister ordered the white pizza & added Prosciutto which I thought sounded good, but I think they forgot to put on the Prosciutto because when it was served it was basically just placed on top of the already cooked pizza. It did not look appealing at all. I think my sis was also a bit disappointed because our Prosciutto was in the pizza where her's was an after-thought. A few suggestions: - real plates. Throw the paper plates in the garbage where they belong...that or use them for take out orders. Cutting with a fork & knife on a paper plate is quite difficult. -The tables are pretty small for 4 people, they need those metal st&s that raise the pizza off the table, because we actually had to put our pizzas on the table next to us so there was enough space for our plates to eat. Between the plates, the cans of soda & the plastic cups, there is not much room on the tables to work. -Get some ice! Either make sure your canned soda is ice cold or offer ice for this purpose. -Put salt & pepper on the tables & fill them. -Train your staff & communicate with them. Please, please, please do this. We'll be back....most likely for take out until they get things in order. read more

Great wood fired pizza in the suburbs. Authentic ingredients and great quality. If you go there, do yourself a favor and get something other than the standard cheese or sausage pizza. The 4 Formaggi and Dolcezza are some of my favorites. The desserts are good too, especially the Nutella pizza. The only negatives I have to say is the location in pretty small, and the place gets crowded so on busy nights there is a wait, and it's not really a good location for going with big groups. The location is also tucked away at the end of a strip mall, so it's hard to see from Lake Street. read more

Elio Pizza On Fire - Nutella Pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Addison, Illinois

Pizza & bruschetta are great! Owners are super friendly. Would definitely go back. Small place. Arrive early. Went here in a double date as a half way meeting spot between us and friends from about 40 minutes away. The shop was very warm on a hot summer day but I suppose that's to be expected when you have a wood fire oven in the store. We were glad we got there early (about 5:30) on a Friday because the place is small and seating is limited. We were greeted and seated right away while we waited for our friends to arrive. Took several minutes longer than I'd liked for our server to great us and get us water, but other than that our experience here was wonderful. The owners are super friendly. Both talked with us at length several times. We ordered the artichoke bruschetta thinking it would be bruschetta with artichokes in it. It was ALL artichokes...but it was delicious!!! The Bruschetta Pere e Gorgonzola was amazing!!! The pizza is fantastic! And that's why you go...but the service was great too. Ordered the Capricciosa - recommended by Chicago's Best (and the owner's personal favorite). We're not big on olives but wanted to try it anyway. It was fantastic. Also ordered the Rustica. I loved it. Too smoky for my wife but it was delicious. Great food. Friendly service. Would definitely go again...and make the trip just for this place. read more

This is the second time I've been here and honestly I'm impressed. Both times we ordered the same thing. We ordered the Ortolana Pizza and the Primavera. The first time we had them as they came and they were delish. The Ortolana has roasted red peppers, zucchini and eggplant. The veggies have some type of marinade or spice or something that is amazing!! The Primavera pizza is a Pizza Bianca (white pizza) with cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula, slices of grana cheese. I've never heard of it, but it's like parmesan or Romano. So freaking yummy. Then we ordered dessert: the tiramisu and a crepe stuffed with bananas and strawberries, and they were good. The tiramisu was so so good. And I don't normally like tiramisu. And the crepes were good. This will be the only other pizza place I'll eat at. Yay!!! read more

If you want delicious Neapolitan pizza you will eat at Elio's, as simple as that! I am a fan of the Rustica pizza and their Mediterranea salad. This small pizzeria is tucked away in a corner of a strip mall on Lake steet, but definitely worth finding. Inside there are a few tables and a kitchen with a wood burning oven but that is all one needs to have some of the best pizza around. I will be back and look forward to trying more of their pizzas! read more

This is not Chicago pizza, but it is absolutely, wonderfully delicious and flavorful pizza. Be prepared to look over the menu, as standard pepperoni or sausage just won't do. (One pizza serves 2 very hungry people or 4 little faces.) Also, save some room for their crepes and desserts. I was blown away by the creeps filled with cannoli cream. They may just be able to solve world peace. Seriously. That good. read more

I sometimes think that I'm a failure as a Fat Man. I don't like Lasagna, I won't eat a whole container of Ice Cream or a bag of cookies at a time, and If I have one Malt or Milkshake per year, then that's too many. And I'm not a Pizza fanatic. Un-American, you say? If not that, then certainly Un-Chicago like. But nonetheless, I can go months without a slice and I'm none the worse for the wear. There are exceptions. I've always love the Pizza Pot Pie at "Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder", and every once in awhile, I've gotta have an Anchovy/Fresh Garlic/Sausage from Homme Rumm Imm (yes I know that's a spelling mistake, but the corner store in Berwyn from when I was a kid had a hand lettered sign advertising frozen HRI 'za and that's how it always looked to me-I'm a stickler for sentimentality) Also, my wife turned me on to New-York style Pie a few years ago during a junket to Long Island, (Vincent's in Baldwin-Excellent!) and I've always been curious about Lombardi's, and the whole "Wood Fired" thing. I've been to a few "Wood Fired" pizza joints here in town (Tony Sacco's for example) and I swear I could taste the quotation marks around their "wood fired" pizza. In other words, they didn't bite my bippy. Expensive and blah. So when I saw Steve Dolinsky waxing poetic about Elios on the Channel 7 news, I didn't rush out right away. But the review was intriguing. Not long after, I was coming home from I-don't-know-where southbound on I-355 with my Pizza-addict wife, pensing on a place for dinner, and I thought "why not try Elios?" We bailed on Lake Street and went on an Elio search. We found the place hidden on the edge of a strip mall obscured from the street by a McDonalds. Uh-Oh. The place is a single-width storefront about the same size as your average nail salon-blink and you'll miss it. What you WON'T miss is the wood aroma as you approach. Good sign. There's a Row of tables down one wall, and the kitchen down the other. The decor on the inside is much more sophisticated than you'd think. The place is NOT a sh!thole. Wife and I sat down and looked at the extensive menu. Pizzas "Rosso" with Tomatoes and "Blanco" without. Salads, Foccacias, and more. I had NEVER seen a pizza menu like this. Every entry looked yummy. What looked better were the pies that were coming out of the kitchen. "What the hell was THAT?" as tempting aromas drifted past. My wife likes plain Cheese Pizza. Maybe with a little basil, but the plain pie does it for her, and that was her order. I saw a White pizza with Garlic and fresh Mozz. I figured that I would try a "plain-ish" pie to set the basic bar-if they did THAT well, then they'd have my attention. I also ordered a Carpaccio appetizer. After a not-too-long wait, the Carpaccio came out (which I had all to myself-Chris gave up red meat a while ago). It was quite a large plate, with a pronounced salad element to it. Unlike other Carpaccios I've had (I'm a raw meat freak-love it!). The dish was great! Light and flavorful. Then the pies came. Thin-crusted, with char marks, and a very light touch with the toppings. Chris's Cheese was Flor Di Latte Mozz, and a very light tomato, and the basil was applied with a light hand. My pie had fresh Mozz, garlic and EVO. I never thought I'd ever see a "light" Pizza, but I was holding it in my hand. This was not the leaden ultra-rich pie you see everywhere else, but a tasty and light crisp crust with just enough topping on it to satisfy a flavor urge. Ultra-simple, Ultra-good. I was flipping out, and so was my wife. This was Pizza nirvana. And when you're through with your meal, you don't have that feeling like you've swallowed a bowling ball. And that "Light" does not mean light in flavor or quality. The place is authentic Italian, and not "goombah-cartoon" Italian. RAI was on the TeeVees that are above the kitchen, and I didn't hear any English spoken by anyone behind the counter when they weren't talking to the clientele. Don't worry about communicating with the staff, however they all speak fine Inglese. Elio is from Sicily, and he assured me that this is what you get when you go into a Pizzeria in Italia. Over the past few weeks, Elios has become a regular haunt, and I'm making my way through the menu-haven't had a loser yet. I even special-ordered my favorite Anchovy/Fresh Garlic in a "white" Pizza. Outstanding!! I got recognized from my recent appearance on "Check Please" during a recent visit, and the gal's Hub was direct from Sicily. He said that "This is the real deal-just like it is back home" So I've found a Pizza joint that blows my mind, and I haven't shut up about it. I tried the Tira-mi-su, which was as good as the pizza-Donna the Waitress said she makes it herself. I found out on a subsequent visit that it is the recipe of Elio's Partner's Mom (who was here on vacation) Addison ain't that far from anywhere-go here soon! read more

Stopped in one day just because it was open and close to Marcus, to my surprise the pizza was very good and brought out very quickly. What started as a pop in had now turned into a family favorite and will continue to be one as long as they continue making that amazing pizza! read more

This one's on fire! Eilo Pizza On Fire is a small, family run, pizza place that serves up thin crust pizza from a wood-burning oven. I went to this place one night with the gf and was not even hungry but ended up feasting on the delicious pizza. It was a great experience overall with good food, a nice atmosphere, and friendly, helpful, authentic Italian staff. Looking at the menu there were several pre-made veggie combinations so it was hard to decide with each one looking wonderful. There is only one size, which is a little bigger then a personal pizza size. The wood-burning oven turns the pizza out fast so you won't have to wait long - before we knew it the pizza was out and ready to eat . I had one piece just to try it but after the first bite I was hooked. Luckily there was enough pizza for both of us because I ended up eating half of the pizza, and I knew that I would be coming back for more. On top of all that it was super cheap, EPOF FTW! It is worth the trip out to Addison to try this place and if you live in the area go now! read more

Some really great pizzas. Can't say enough. Some of the most unique flavor combinations I've had on a pizza.

Their food is delicious and fresh. Great generous salad and delicious pizza. Pannini sandwiches pretty good. Three stars because they ran out of Italian beef! Not okay to run out of Italian beef at an Italian restaurant. So disappointed and really surprised. Still in all I look forward to my next visit! Really relike this little gem in Addison. read more

BELIEVE the hype!!! I had the Rustica pizza and it was awesome. The prosciutto! The cheese! The crust! Just perfect! I thought I might have some leftovers, but I couldn't stop eating it. Great experience for a small place tucked away in a small unsuspecting strip mall. read more

This place is a disappointment. A major disappointment. We came on a thrusday night. Service was horrible. We sat down, were given menu's and then ignored for like 15 min. The owner comes by to ask how our meal was, and we tell him that we hadn't even ordered yet. He took the order and put it in, and brought the drinks himself. ($2.25 for a soda is too much). The waitress brings the pizza, and we don't see her again. After we are done, we're waiting for a while. She's just sitting their talking with a bunch of friends. The pizza itself was horrible. No oregano, no flavor to the sauce, and the cheese was this imitation cheese that had a huge pool of oil in the middle. As you picked it up, the slice would come apart. No spatula, or cutter to cut it...we used our knives to do it ourselves. The sizes were horrendous. My 4 and 7 year old finished a cheese pizza by them selves, and were still hungry. My wife and I had another for ourselves, and the same. Save yourself the time, and money. Pop in a frozen pizza, or get a $5 pizza from somewhere else and save yourself the trouble. read more

Not your traditional Chicago pizza but it's pretty darn good. The restaurant reminds of Italy. Customer service is very efficient. Also, they're very friendly which makes the restaurant a comfortable environment. I like how they put the herbs on the pizza because it balances the flavors out. Tiramisu is one of my favorite Italian desserts and it came out really good. It had a delayed flavor boost. Elio is right by O'hare airport and looking for a great pizza around the airport, I strongly recommend to go to this place. The menu size is pretty reasonable. Overall, I strongly recommend visiting this place no matter where you are. read more

Wood fire oven? Check, small hand sized bruschetta? Check, hardcore italian accent having owner? Check. This is it folks, the Holy Trinity of good Italian eats. This place is nestled in a small strip mall off of lake street just east of Mills Rd and although inside is little small, they have outside dining option also. Ordered the bruschetta mix (traditional, artichoke and eggplant) which is filling itself (3 of each for mix plate) and shared Montana which has mushrooms and prosciutto which were done super fast and it was very good. Even had a left over for pizza in the morning! All in all, great pizza place. Although, it can be pretty small for 2 people to share, if you add the bruschetta mix for appetizer, you should be pretty darn full. Did get to try their wine collection since I was going to the shooting range after but the list looked pretty good also. read more

I tried Elio's when it first opened. Not your typical pizza, but it is very good. Ingredients are fresh. They also have a pecan salad with a mustar vinaigrette that is awesome. I've had it 2 different times, years apart, and the taste was consistently the same which was yummy. The only thing, I would like to see real plates, they use hokey paper plates that make the place look cheap. read more

The pizza here is great! Elio is awesome and makes you feel so welcomed. Make sure you get the tiramisu for dessert!

Rating: 3.2 Short description: Wood fired oven pizza Pluses: Pizza was pretty decent, very jovial atmosphere, seemed privately run. Negatives: Service wasn't the best, lots of standing around by the staff, sausage seemed a bit off, a bit expensive for what it was, a little tight to sit in. Recommendations: Check their white pizza with prosciutto, it was great. read more

It's a super casual pizza place with an upscale wood burning, Naples style pizza oven? Yes please! Loved it. If you know Naples style pizza then get to Elio's. This is not Chicago style pizza, more like New York style with a chewy crust. Sauce was not sweet nor chunky. Toppings were generous but not too much. I'm not a cult of personality person but the owner was genuinely warm and friendly, it really improves the experience when you know the guy watching over your dinner cares whether or not you're enjoying it. The pizzas are good for 2 if you get an appetizer but if you're a big eater get your own. My husb and I each ordered a pie and each took half home. He got the Bufalo mozzarella pie. That one is all about the special mozzarella. I got the Capricciosa pie with ham, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and cured olives, a nice combo of savory toppings of varying saltiness. The crust was crisp and chewy. The wood fire oven gives it a distinct flavor and texture. The ingredients were fresh and sliced the right size in order to be cooked perfectly in the short time a neopolitan pie is in the very hot oven. We started with a Caesar Salad to share and the dressing was not the creamy mess you get some places, it was homemade I think, very flavorful with homemade croutons and thick slices of aged cheese. We got dessert to go. The tiramisu is definitely homemade, it was creamy and it was delicious. Even though we make it here at home for special occasions, I would order it again at Elio's. It's a small place, maybe 8 tables and a counter, reminded me if the neighborhood  pizza place where I grew up in NY except with a wood burning oven. I heard them chopping wood out back! I'll totally drive an hour each way to go eat here again. I didn't want to write this and tell everyone how good it is because it might get too big and famous but it's been on TV so secret's out. Really good. read more

LOVE this pizza at Elios !!!!!!!! Love the staff !!!!!! Love the salads !!!!!!! I find myself craving this pizza. You must get there early since its small. I will be a regular here :) read more

Elio Pizza On Fire - Pizza Near Me - Addison, Illinois

Came across Elio Pizza on Fire when I was reading local news online. Close to us, and decided to go there for dinner. One of the best decisions I've ever made, when it comes to food. It's in a small strip mall, you may miss it if you're driving fast down Lake Street. Parking minimal but we didn't have any trouble looking for one since it was on a thursday night. We had Pizza Rustica and it was good. Family also had Elio Super salad. Will definitely be back here again. read more

Had the Rustic pizza here along with the mixed bruschetta appetizer. Both were amazing. But aside from the absolutely delicious food, what got me was the ambience of this place. It's a small, unassuming family pizzeria. Being family owned goes such a long way in rounding out a restaurant. You can tell that the owners take great pride in their establishment and it shows in their interaction with their customers. We will definitely be making a trip back out here in the near future. read more

Elio Pizza On Fire - Pizza Near Me - Addison, Illinois

Love this place! Best Neapolitan Pizza I've had. This was one of the first restaurants we went to after my son was born. Being new parents we were happy to feel so welcome, even with a young baby. Now when we return, they remember us, and comment on how big our little guy is getting. He's 11 months, and loves the food too! The ingredients are always fresh and the pizza crust is very thin and crispy, just how it should be. Must Try Items: Margarita Pizza, Rucolina Pizza, Brushetta Rockefeller, & Panzerotti read more

We've always loved Elio's pizza! We used to go to the old location all the time! We've been to the newer location about 3-4 times. The last two times we were there, two people working there were not seeing their masks properly. The woman had her mask BELOW her nose & a man kept touching his face and adjusting his mask. When I spoke to the woman about it, she was very rude. That's too bad. We love the pizza, but this was totally unacceptable. I do believe she was the owner read more

If you are looking for authentic Italian pizza, this is the place! Pizza is super thin and crispy with an amazing crust. Our group ordered the cheese, Biancaneve, Montana, Sausage and Rucolino. Everyone loved them all. My favorite were the Rucolino (Prosciutto can't be beat) and the Biancaneve. The place is small and fills up fast so make reservations or head over early on the weekends. Can't wait to go back and try the Nutella Pizza! read more

Amazing fresh flavor! This Pizza is a 10! The Margherita WAS FLAWLESS. The flavor was 2nd to none. It was worth the trip and I WILL BE BACK!! IN FUOCO PER SICURO!!! BRAVO ELIO!!! read more

Wow... Addison is definitely getting some great food places worth checking out! Here's the scoop on Elio: Sicilian roots, they came over and eventually decided to switch from a bar that has food as a side, to a pizza place that has drinks on the side... and a great choice to switch it was! His wife was there to consistently check on us, chat with my 1 yr old nephew, and tell us about their history. Elio tells me his pizza isn't Neapolitan, and based on his bake times and crust, he's right. His crust is crisper on the outside, but still light and airy (not soft) after you bite in, and it's a very solid pizza! He makes a pizza that suits his tastes, which is what any great pizza maker does... customizes to what he likes, and shares it with the world! My sister, sleeping nephew, and I tried the following (well, the sleeping nephew didn't really eat... just woke up and checked out the flickering flame decorations the whole time): Margherita - A pretty standard pizza, I like to see how this is made at different places. Basil is shredded and put on with dollops of fresh mozz. Nice, clean, simple flavors, as always, one of my favorites. Capricciosa - My sister, having just come back from Rome, was craving artichokes. This pizza had it, along with fresh mushrooms, olives, and thin slices of ham. Let me tell you, this pizza was LOADED. Unlike the more traditional Neapolitan style, every bite was packed with different toppings... very generously loaded, and the combination worked well! Verdict: Spectacular customer service, wonderful pizza, very reasonable prices. I look forward to bringing the wife here to have a meal in the future! Insider tip: Elio and his wife revealed to me that they're about to open in Lincoln Park for their second location! City dwellers, keep an eye out... Elio himself will be making the commute to make sure the pizza is up to par! read more

My new favorite place. THIS is the place my daughter's Italian teacher recommended to her to go for when she became homesick for real pizza after her trip to Italy. Their pizzas are cooked in a wood burning brick oven. They are wonderful. So light and flavorful. The bruchettas are amazing. I've tried them all. Such a great value! For dessert so far we've had the crepes and they too are wonderful. The atmosphere is charming. You'd never guess you're in a strip mall. Tables along one side and you can also sit at a bar area and watch them making the pizzas. You must go! read more

I tried Elio's last week and loved it, what a hidden gem! We came with a large group and started out with the Caesar salad and the assorted bruschettas. The salad portion was enormous and fresh, definitely a win. The bruschettas were the real star of the beginning of the meal though, each was better than the last. I fell totally in love with the artichoke bruschetta, the artichokes were perfectly seasoned and not too heavy, I could eat them everyday! For my meal I had the rucolina pizza. The crust was so light and crispy and definitely hit home on the brick oven front. I also tried the Hawaiian and the 4 Formaggi, both were also excellent. I would highly recommend Elio Pizza on Fire to anyone looking for good pizza in the suburbs. It's a family owned business that definitely cares about it's product which results in an outstanding meal. read more

You will think you are in Italy! Family owned very cozy place with great service. The pizza was the closest thing to he authentic pizza in Italy! Delicious! Place is small so there might be a wait but well worth it!! read more

Elio Pizza On Fire - Delicious Mix of bruschetta - Pizza Near Me - Addison, Illinois

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Simply Put.. the best Pizza in Addison and maybe a contender to be best in the suburbs.. I had the Pepperoni and it was perfect-o these guys know what they are doing read more

The best! If you want real authentic brick oven pizza, this is the place to go! Ingredients are so fresh and the food is amazing!

Elio the heart that makes the music. The best pizza I have ever eaten. I have eaten pizza all over the world. This is high art. Thank you Elio for taking such wonderful care of our family!!!! This is life. read more

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Went here one night on a whim because we heard the food was very good. Have to say it was excellent! Tried all the appetizers and they were excellent. Had a few of the pizzas and panini. Have to say excellent would recommend this place in a heart beat. We had a party of 10 so we took up most of the seating inside. Place is very clean and the service was good! They definitely need to expand so they can seat more. I imagine when it gets colder outside their will be more of a wait for a table because you won't be able to dine outside. Owner even came over to see how we were doing and if everything was all right. Will definitely be going back!! read more