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    Nella Pizza e Pasta

    4.1 (386 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Bars
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gnocchi* Di Mare (but I got shrimp only no clams by request)
    Ken R.

    Amazing experience here this evening. We were a party of 15 in a busy restaurant at dinner and the service was impeccable! Everyone was happy with their meals, and all the food was freshly prepared and full of flavor. It's a loud, open restaurant, fitting for a bustling eatery you should definitely visit!

    Funghi E Salsiccia (I think)
    Jen S.

    We come here every so often. All pizzas are just amazing. I tend to forget that my camera eats first. We've had the Quattro formaggi, the funghi + salsiccia and most recently the capricciosa. They are all delicious, hard to pick a favorite. So delicious. It's always packed and busy but the staff are nice and efficient. We will keep coming back!

    J David H.

    Our group had a variety of pies we shared and really enjoyed their friendly staff and atmosphere. We settled in a booth. Service was immediate with wine and our order. The place has a cool vibe and was busy on a Saturday afternoon. The pies took a little longer than hoped over 30 minutes. The Prosciutto Rucola app did push out quickly and was scrumptious! The pizza was worth the wait. My favorite the margarita. I would return absolutely recommend.

    Bill B.

    Nice spot on u Chicago campus. Indoor and patio seating available The gnocchi was good, the bolonase was only ok. It was undercooked and bland. My pasta was very nice with muscles and a black truffle garlic sauce. The deserts were fine

    Capricciosa Pizza
    Vita P.

    Came back here after my first visit over 5 years ago and pleasantly surprised that the quality of the pizza was as good as it was 5 years ago - consistency is key! Our service was excellent and we all ordered pizzas which were cooked beautifully and quite favorable. This place is such a gem in the area... still!

    Tiramisu
    KELLY M.

    For one of our date nights, we decided to give this place a try. We made a reservation, and there's street parking available. The server was very nice and welcoming, and our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered a seafood salad, pizza, risotto, and a pasta dish. Let me just say--we got so full that we couldn't finish the pasta and risotto. The prices were reasonable, too. I definitely recommend coming here for the pizza; I loved that the dough wasn't too thick.

    Funghi Pizza
    Kacie N.

    Rating is more of a 4.5/5 but I've been twice and enjoyed my experience both times. I've also uber eats their pizza and it's great even to enjoy at home. Ambiance (5/5): spacious interior, brightly lit, and the interior shelves have mirrors with little sayings and cans of tomatoes line the shelves. Service (4.5/5): we've been seated pretty quickly both times and service is always very kind. Waters are always filled up and have managed to have a short conversation with the staff even when it's busy. Food: Diavola Pizza (4.8/5): I LOVE this pizza. The tomatoes are bright, the toppings are perfectly savory, and the crust is crisp on the outside, fluffy in the middle. Don't forget to ask for crushed red pepper. Funghi Pizza (3.8/5): for some reason everytime I've gotten the mushrooms, the bottom ends up being soggy but the crust that's untouched by mushroom is fine. Mushrooms are sweet but the soggy crust puts a dent in this rating Polpette (meatballs) (3/5): order came with 2. They were paired with marinara sauce that I felt needed some salt. The meatballs themselves were alright but it lacked flavor for me. Not bad but I wouldn't get it again. Rigatoni Bolognese (4/5): exactly what it sounds like and a decent portion. Pasta was perfectly al dente and the perfect amount of sauce. I also felt this one lacked a little salt but was enjoyable nonetheless Overall, I've enjoyed their food in person and at home. Definitely go for the pizzas - so far I've been unimpressed with the other offerings. Perfect date night or gathering for groups of 2-6 although I did see they have a table for 8-10.

    Paccheri Alla Boscaiola Pasta and Diavola Pizza

    The food was SO good! The service was insanely fast. Loved our experience and the fact that our server sounded like he was from Italy. The decor of the restaurant was so cute and I loved the hooks for your personal belongings where you sat so you didn't feel too crowded in your own seat. The moped in the bar definitely got my attention.

    Lobster Risotto
    Jim D.

    Place is more like a 3.5. Pretty damn expensive for what it is. The flavors are definitely lighter here as opposed to typical American Italian cuisine. I guess that is authentic but I've never been to Italy so i can't speak to that. Pizzas come out piping hot. There's a mirror above the station like at Monteverde. Risotto could've used more lobster. Decent place but doubt I'd return

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    Jarquetta E.

    Nella is pretty good. I've always gotten good service. I enjoy the outdoor seating, so I typically go when the weather is decent. The food is good.

    Burrata
    Clarissa C.

    A yummy Italian spot with cool modern decor and floor to ceiling glass windows! Our table of 8 was seated immediately on a Monday lunch, and our servers were incredibly efficient! We ordered the calamari, burrata, and prosciutto e rucola salad to start. The salad was so refreshing with the perfect combination of bitterness to acidity! The burrata was so fresh and came with a deliciously sweet and tangy bruschetta. I also tried the ravioli al tartufo. I was sad that there were only four pieces of ravioli and felt that they could've been more generous! Still, the flavors were so creamy and yummy! You could definitely taste the rich truffle.

    Nella D.O.P. Margherita Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

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    The food at Nella was amazing! Fresh bread, excellent pasta. Free parking right across the street. Highly recommend.

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    Very hood food. Restaurant was willing to cook dishes that weren't on the menu in an attempt to help picky eaters!

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    Amazing Pasta, friendly staff. An absolute gem. This place is amazingly underrated.

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    The restaurant ambiance is nice but both times I visited I thought the food was just alright.

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    I'm going to give this place another chance. I went about 30 minutes before the kitchen closed on a…read moreSaturday night, so I am going to assume my displeasure was because of my timing. First, the place is beautiful. It is elegantly decorated. The bar is the focal point and it does not disappoint. The staff are well trained in professionalism. However, there was only one waiter at the time I visited and the hostess let us know that the kitchen was closing soon when she sat us, but it took so long for the waiter to show up that we were down to just a few minutes before the kitchen closed. My drink came out and the waiter left, but after tasting the drink, it wasn't as I desired. Someone else bought my salad out, the Cobb Salad. The bacon on the salad was very undercooked, I have requested an extra side of salad dressing which I did not receive, and the lettuce was low quality. The french fries were well seasoned, but were limp and soft. I sat for a good 10 to 15 minutes waiting for our waiter to return so my drink could be corrected and I could get my extra salad dressing. I didn't bother mentioning the undercooked bacon or the soggy fries because I knew the kitchen was closed at that point. I had to yell across the restaurant to get his attention because he never came back to check on us. I thought the salad was overpriced for the quality of it. The drink was okay once I added what was needed. I hope when I return, I have a better experience and like my dish better.

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    3.4
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    This place is magical, first when you walk in there is a beautiful wall display of flowers then you…read morewalk in and see romantic candles on tables with dim light. The ambiance is perfect if you are celebrating your anniversary or birthday. Now let's talk about the music, LIVE MUSIC!!! When I was there it sounded like jazz, besides the house of blues, where in Chicago can you go and hear live music? (I'll wait) The service was exceptional, very kind and personable staff, very attentive and easy to talk to. The food was utterly delicious, I've never had a steak so good in my entire life, & I've had steak at RPM & STK Overall an amazing experience, I will definitely be coming back and telling everyone about it. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.

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    Cowboy steak with onions and carrots
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