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    Panino's Pizzeria

    3.9 (478 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PANINO'S PIZZERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Pepperoni
    Caleb J.

    After not eating all day, this was a good place to grab a slice (or 2). I like their specialty pizza rotates every few weeks with the current one being an Italian beef slice! They have quite the variety in thin slices as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The woodfire oven in the back really seals the deal for me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It smells great inside and instantly makes you hungry, but the workers are very friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The guy we spoke with said the Italian beef pizza was pretty popular and wasn't sure exactly when they'd take it off the menu. I'd revisit this place again to try their garlic knots, as they looked huuuuuge! I'd say this is a hidden gem because I always walk by this place on the way to the gym but never go in, but I'm glad I finally did. Delicious!

    French Fries
    Anita P.

    Really great thin crust pizza! I really enjoyed the seasoning on the fries and the jalapeños were spicier than I anticipated. 2 16" pizzas are plenty for 4 people

    Cheese Pizza,  Sausage Pizza, French Fries
    Matthew K.

    I have stopped by a few times on the take out counter side for a slice and they have always been consistent and delicious. They always have pre made and warmed slices, so you can just stop by and grab one. The fries were made fresh and took about 5 minutes. Overall a very quick and easy experience to stop by and grab some quick delicious food. I have never dined in the restaurant but might have to try it soon!

    Thin crust pizza with olives, cut into squares
    Mark D.

    It's average and I ate it. The crust is so-so: decent texture, but very bland. The toppings were average and sauce was tomatoey. It was hot and fresh. It looked like a thin crust pizza that wasn't quite thin enough, but crisp enough to pick up and eat. Very edible and yet lacking character: again, average.

    Regina Margherita Pizza Rosso
    Ashley B.

    Deeply underrated. They have a full menu that includes pizza by the slice and all different types of pizza (MADE FRESH). The wood burning pizzas are so. damn. good. I will eat here always.

    Detroit Gluten Free Pan Pizza
    Steve A.

    Great Detroit style pizza! Such a wonderful charred, cheesy crust, and so fluffy! Hard to believe it's gluten-free. Delivered piping hot. Nice job.

    Inside
    Melanie V.

    Been by here a million times, probably looked at the reviews even more but couldn't quite pull the trigger. But fortunately for me, all the other places weren't delivering and this was close. We were super impressed! The artisan pizza was thin and crispy! And the pan pizza was incredible. It was slightly smaller than deep dish but had that awesome crusty edge and loads of pep and cheese. I would get this every time in the future especially if you're craving Pizza Hut style. They take PayPal and have the store very open and clean for pick up. There is still slices available which I may be back for. So good!

    Shay R.

    No matter how many times I have been to Panino's they have not disappointed me with the quality of their pizza. I first discovered Panino's when I first moved to Lakeview a few years ago. Everyone would rave about the pizza so I had to see what the hype was about. From the first moment I tried the pizza in 2015 to 2020 the quality doesn't seem to change. The inside of the restaurant isn't that fancy, it is a step above a hole in the wall pizza spot and set up to dine-in for small groups. The staff is always courteous and welcoming. The crowd definitely differs depending on the day of the week but they always keep a nice demeanor. When you walk in they will always have a decent selection of slices from the New York style slice to the Sicilian thick crust style slice. The slices are worth every penny, some times they will cut them massive and other times they are a modest slice. Either way, they are very filling and top notch quality. No matter if I order delivery or take out the pizza has never disappointed me. This is a most try place on the North Side.

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    if you like burnt pizza this is the place! Awful! I have returned two pizzas already!

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    The wood fire Italian pizza is the bomb. The crust is puffy slightly the way I like it when it comes out of a wood fire oven.

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    everything was delicious and well prepared service was kind and generous and the food was set and hot to go!

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    One of my favorite places in Lakeview. Their thin crust pizza is incredible. Would highly recommend a trip soon!

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    5.6 mi

    Delicious pizza and pizza in Little Italy area of Chicago. It is a nice looking restaurant, too…read more We went for lunch on a Sunday (to avoid the crowd and for free street parking). The restaurant is not busy at all. We were seated right away. Our server was nice and attentive. We ordered pizza and pasta. Pepperoni and Whipped Ricotta Pizza - cooked perfectly, fresh ingredients and delicious! Served hot! Short Rib Pappardelle - to die for! This is very tasty, the pasta is cooked al dente. The short rib sauce is ssosooo delicious! We sat by the bar overlooking the open kitchen. It was nice to see the chef make the pizza and make the pasta. Further area is more fine dining with wall of wine. Very classy! Street parking only. So plan ahead.

    This is such a cool spot. I wouldn't have even known about it, if it weren't for a local friend…read more Where to start? We came in with a group of about 20! Normally I hate those kinds of large group dinners, but this was the perfect spot for it. The service was absolutely wonderful. I don't know how our server stayed so cool and calm with a group that size. We got a variety of things. EVERYTHING was amazing. If you have seen any of my other reviews, I always get a meatball when I'm at a place that has them. They almost never live up to my expectation. But this place has the new gold standard for a meatball. It was everything you want. It is fork tender, full of flavor, no chewy ground up bits. The pizzas were authentic and thin. With fabulous house made red sauce that wasn't too thick and overwhelming. The flavor was A+ The cocktails were so good! All made from scratch with love. The ambiance was cozy and comfortable. Perfect for a group or a date. They have a full bar, and also great seating with perfect lighting. This is a new favorite for me in the city.

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    Il Porcellino

    Il Porcellino

    4.4
    (1.8k reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Came here for my sister's birthday! We made a reservation for Saturday dinner and got seated right…read moreaway in a booth. The ambiance is nice with the restaurant not too dark but still has moody lighting. The entire time we sat down there was a huge group of people waiting for a table, so definitely make a reservation! For apps we got garlic bread and Caesar salad. The garlic bread was a rec from our server, which did not disappoint. They brought out melted butter to pour over the bread. Caesar salad was interesting, it has chopped celery inside which I didn't realize until I started eating. I don't like celery but my sis does and she liked it in the salad. Pappardelle alla porcellino and chicken vesuvio were AMAZING. Pasta was fresh and the chicken was so decadent. Both mocktails I were delish. The tiramisu was SO GOOD. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Chicago!

    Wow. My go to for Italian in Chicago has been volare everytime I visit but I'm going to need to…read morestart working in il porcellino to my lineup. I came here for a business dinner with about 6 others. The only frustrating part of our experience was we made a reservation online weeks in advance and when we arrived we were told that they basically overbooked every night and when you reserve a seat you're just saying you're coming. So we showed up and were told we were going to wait an hour. It sounds like they are super busy, but there are better ways to ensure the restaurant is selling every available seat rather than offering basically fake reservations that don't mean anything when you get there. Someone in our group complained enough about it that they sat us and did honor the reservation which we appreciated - given that it was a business dinner though, I think it was awkward we had to do that. It just was a LOT of work to organize multiple out of towners getting together and to show up and potentially wait an hour would have been so inconvenient. They really should fix this problem. The reservation issue aside the experience was great. The service is just sort of meh I didn't feel like they were above or beyond and didn't note anything exceptional there. But the food..... the food is the main event for sure. Everything I tried I loved. I had just had Italian the day before so I didn't want anything that felt "too Italian" (lasagna, pasta, pizza, etc) so I got the braised short rib over polenta which was a nice change of pace. It was amazing. Some of the best polenta I've ever had. I am already looking forward to the next time I can go back! The food here is outstanding. If you are able to go, I would highly recommend it.

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    Ciccio Mio

    4.7
    (650 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Chicago! The food is always so consistent, and the…read moreatmosphere is perfect for a cozy date night with dim lighting and a great ambiance. The burrata is an absolute must order. It's flown in fresh from Italy a few times a week, and you can definitely taste the quality. The Rigatoni Vodka is another favorite of mine. It's rich, creamy, and always delicious. We also loved the Ricotta Gnocchi, Bucatini Amatriciana, and finished with the Toasted Almond Cookie Soft Serve, which was the perfect dessert. The service was friendly and attentive, and every visit has been a great experience. Definitely worth the reservation!

    Italian food isn't my first choice with dining, neither is Hogsalt. That being said, Ciccio Mio…read morequite literally translates to 'My darling' in Italian and it is undeniably the darling of the Hogsalt restaurant group. A ~very romantic~ touch is that they give you a red rose for your birthday. What we ordered: Bucatini Amatriciana: Guanciale, Calabrian chili, pecorino romano Burrata: Saved with fougasse bread, olive oil, and other accoutrements. Forget the lasagna rotolo, this is Ciccio Mio's pièce de résistance Truffle Mafaldine: truffle cream sauce, parmesan. I think mafaldine is my favorite pasta shape. It's just such a whimsical noodle to eat lol Fried Artichoke: Artichoke hearts, caesar aioli.

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    Lasagna Bolognese
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    Alla Vita

    Alla Vita

    4.4
    (843 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$$

    Alla Vita was great! Glad we went with 4 people because we got to try more dishes. They also have…read morean extensive wine selection. We started with three apps. The octopus surprised me because octopus can be hit or miss for me, but they did it really well! The table bread was also pretty good and cheesy. The Caesar was just fine. Nothing special but not bad (which is good coming from me since I'm not usually big on kale). Of course all of the pastas were yummy. The fusilloni was definitely my favorite from the noodle shape to the sausage and cheese. The ricotta dumplings were suuuuuper cheesy which I really liked (though I could see why others wouldn't) and had a melt in your mouth softness. The rigatoni was tasty, but kinda just tasted like a normal red sauce so would probably try something more interesting next time. We really enjoyed the chicken parm, too. Not as good as the pastas, but definitely tasty and the basil was a good touch. We finished with the guava cheesecake sundae. I really liked the little bits of cake, but the ice cream itself was a little lacking for me. Still a nice sweet treat to finish the meal!! We had the perfect amount of food overall for 4 people!

    Wanted to love this place soooo badly but we were a little disappointed. Ambiance and decor are…read moreamazing, it's so beautiful and lively inside but there was no AC and we were burningggg up. Had to use the menu to fan ourselves, other patrons were doing it as well. The fritto misto was ok, the breading tasted like it was old or had been sitting out. Not as crispy as we'd hope. To be honest felt like frozen calamari quality. The Alla Vita chopped was pretty standard, kinda reminded me of Olive Garden salad lol. The stars of the meal were the tagliatelle and cappelletti pasta. Both were super flavorful and pasta cooked well. The bone-in ribeye was a little on the sweeter side, definitely lacked a crust and salt. I'd pass on the steak IMO. Our biggest qualm was the timing of the dishes coming out. The pasta came out 30-35 minutes after the appetizer and salad which is fine, but the steak coming out 15 minutes after the pasta kinda ruined it. We'd love to eat the entrees (steak and pasta) together, and not finish our pasta first or let it go cold then eat steak alone.. ya know? We had ordered crispy potatoes but cancelled due to the wait. Ended the night with mango passion fruit sorbet with a prosecco float. Big mistake on the prosecco float haha it was so tarte and bitter, would def recommend trying the sorbet alone! Overall, glad we finally got to try this place. Focus more on the pastas and skip the steak. Very beautiful inside.

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    The strawberry gelato was delicious!!

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    The strawberry gelato was delicious!!

    Panino's Pizzeria - pizza - Updated July 2026

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