We were picking up food at a nearby market for our new year meal and decided to grab dinner. Pizza sounded good and we stumbled upon Pizzeria Serio. We ordered to go, but it looked too good to wait until we got home, so we decided to eat in the car. The pizza was excellent! The crust is phenomenal. It's basically a delicious Neapolitan crust made into an east coast style pie. The right amount of sauce and cheese, both of which are great. The pepperoni is great as well. We liked it so much, we drove up five miles to get it a second time...and devoured it in the car again! If the restaurant was closer, it would be our go to pizza. I mentioned it to two friends/colleagues at the office and both enjoy Pizzeria Serio as well. One has made it a near weekly stop. We will be back! - B read more

Pizzeria Serio - Build Your Own Pizza w/pepperoni. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The pizza was so good. You can add toppings if you want to the existing options or build your own. Crust was SO GOOD. Will be back!!

We ordered: Pesto Margherita - housemade basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, diced tomatoes, evoo, balsamic reduction Midwest Mardi Gras - Neapolitan style crust, Andouille Sausage, Tri-Color Peppers, Red Onion, Provolone, Mozzarella, Creole Seasoning, Parsley From the crust to the toppings, really good. It's neopolitan style crust so a little floppy but still crispy too! Great crust chewiness. I appreciate the crust is lightly charred but not majority burnt. Both pizza very flavorful. I particularly liked the andouille sausage and homemade pesto. Waitress was very helpful and provided good service. Good amount of seating for medium size groups. read more

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We ordered in from Pizzeria Serio and I still give it 5 stars! The order was correct. It arrived hot. The delivery person was nice. And now for food. We ordered a cheese and a sausage spinach pizza. The crust is Neapolitan style, slightly chewy and blistered from the oven. Sauce and toppings were delicious. We also had an order of the meatballs which were tasty. And the garlic sticks, which were seemingly pizza dough brushed with a moldy garlic oil. The garlic flavor was mild and the dipping red sauce was savory and additive. I wouldn't hesitate to order in again! read more

We went while we were in town last week. We positively loved it. We had a margherita pie, a sweet heat pie and split an arugula salad. Plus, we had some solid cocktails from the bar (they are only $5 on Thursdays!!). The crust on the pizza was the most memorable thing for us. It's a perfect balance between Neapolitan airiness / char and New York structure / chew. I crave it just thinking about it. The tomato sauce was bright and fresh. Plus, they use Grande' mozzarella from WI which shows a commitment to quality. The "large" salad was big enough to split 3 ways (but we still found a way to finish it). The dressing on the salad was nicely balanced (lemon, oil, salt, cheese). I wish it was a "tossed salad" and not "dressing on the side" but I say that at nearly every restaurant. The second most memorable thing about it: the service. Everyone we dealt with was professional, skilled, friendly and energetic. If we lived in the area, we would be regulars here. Highly recommend. read more

Pizzeria Serio - Sweet heat pizza and arugula salad - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered takeout out from Pizzeria Serio. They make some serio pizza but with a smile. The ordering process was easy, and the pizza was ready before their promised time. I ordered a Margherita Pizza, and customized my own pizza with Soppressata and had them drizzle some Hot Honey on the pizza. Both pizzas were really delicious, but I really did enjoy eating my custom Hot Honey & Soppressata pizza. The Margherita pizza was good but nothing special. The only good I would have preferred on both is a little more char on the crust. Overall very satisfied. read more

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Catching up on Yelp reviews in 2024. I visited Pizzeria Serio back in March on a Thursday night and has been on my bucket list for a while as I heard they have good brick-oven pizza. The vibe was a cozy neighborhood bar. There were 3 TVs for sports and there were a few people at the bar and sitting at tables. They had a good amount of people coming in for carry-out. I ordered a small pepperoni pizza. Crust: 9 Cheese: 9 Sauce: 4 Toppings: 6 Overall: 7.0 The pizza was brick-oven. I thought the crust was nice and toasty a little doughy. Not too much crunch. Cheese was very tasty so it must have been from Wisconsin! Sauce is a bit watery and it was tangy. Pepperoni is just a smidge above mid, but they loaded it up. I would love to come back and try a specialty pizza next time. The pizza was about $18 the Green PBRs were about $4. The bartender was friendly and he told me that they would tap the Green PBRs on draft early since I wanted to order one, which was awesome! Overall, I wouldn't say it's the best pizza, but it was good pizza and it felt like a cozy neighborhood bar. Definitely worth giving Pizzeria Serio a try! read more

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Moved into the neighborhood 8 months ago and have gone to Pizzeria Serio for pizza multiple times. Sometimes great, sometimes okay, but always acceptable, if overpriced. Tonight was not feeling pizza so instead ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich and mini calzone bites. It was basically inedible. Both the bread on the sandwich and the crust on the calzones were completely undercooked. Both soggy and virtually inedible. Even worse, the chicken and parmesan on the sandwich were virtually non-existent. The chicken breast was about 3 ounces of thin, un-breaded chicken cooked approximately twice as long as necessary. Completely dry and virtually no flavor. Whatever small bit of parmesan cheese was on the sandwich was embedded in the soggy dough of the bottom bun. Probably no more than half a slice of parmesan I would guess. As for the calzone bites, they were so soggy they basically had the texture of steamed dumplings. Whatever cheese was in them was completely stuck to the side of the soggy dough. Both were virtually inedible. The fact that combined they cost $24 is laughable...$24 for 3 ounces of chicken, likely 2 slices of cheese, and a bunch of undercooked dough. At least the side of marinara was tasty. After tonight unlikely to go back. Which is a shame as it is less than 2 blocks away. Better places around than to waste money on this. read more

Pizzeria Serio - These are the calzone bites. Notice the color. Completely undercooked. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came in for kids eat free on Sundays after 4 pm. The kid pizzas came out in less than 5 minutes! Perfect for hangry kiddos. I loved the prosciutto pizza topped with heaps of peppery arugula and drizzled with a lemony cream sauce. Spaghetti, cheese flatbread and Italian salad are all good. It's a fast & friendly neighborhood staple! read more

Pizzeria Serio - Prosciutto Arugula - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pizza is good but they routinely mess up the pick up order. I've ordered pizza once a week for the past 8 months or so, and at least 50% of the time, an item ( a pizza, breadsticks, etc) is missing and it takes another 15-20 minutes for them to bring it out. read more

One of the best brick oven pizzas in Chicago. A cozy brick styled restaurant nestled in the Lakeview Area, it is a hidden gem for pizza lovers. A build-your-own 16 inch pizza is $20 and the garlic sticks with the side of marinara sauce is $8. It's moderately priced and the food is very tasty. The half-cheese, half-sausage pizza arrived in 10-20 minutes which was quick because it's brick oven pizza. It was very cheesy and reminded me of NY style pizza (best type of pizza). The garlic sticks were toasted and were smothered in spices, with the marinara sauce enhancing its flavor. This is definitely going to be my new to-go pizza place! read more

Pizzeria Serio - Garlic Sticks - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is by far my favorite Chicago pizza place. Brick oven style. Fresh ingredients can be custom and great staff. Atmosphere is appropriate pizza spot style. Sustainable food read more

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Our waitress was very kind. We ordered an appetizer and 2 pizzas, all were very good and delicious. The dough and cook on it was fantastic. The service was great and food came out quickly. We had the wonderful opportunity to meet and speak with the owner who was so kind and very friendly. I would highly recommend this place to everyone! Amazing place! read more

The thin crust pizza is delicious. They have great combos. We always get the arugula salad. Delivery is also fast and courteous.

Their pizza is really yummy! My husband and I do a build your own, and I usually do prosciutto, garlic and arugula. Delivery doesn't take long. read more

The brick oven pizzas here are superb; the crust is not overburnt and the ingredients are fresh. We prefer simplicity and just order pepperoni and mushrooms. The salads here are quite good and we usually get one with our order, as well. Delivery is speedy and they do a good job keeping the pizza warm until it arrives. Because brick oven pizza doesn't always travel well we were hesitant to order but eventually caved. We are so glad we did; Pizzeria Serio is now on our regular rotation of pizza delivery options. read more

The pizza here is satisfactory. It's nothing special, but it will hit the spot if you're in a pinch. It's also a bit pricey for what it is, especially when compared with other pizza places nearby and surrounding neighborhoods, some of those places serving award winning pizza. The toppings were also a bit disappointing. The menu stated "we use on the freshest ingredients" but the goat cheese on one of their speciality pizzas had no flavor. I LOVE goat cheese and I couldn't care less for their spinach and goat cheese pizza, which was seriously lacking in flavor. The garlic sticks were pretty tasty. Our server was very lovely and attentive and the space is large and seems well suited for families with kids. read more

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Ordered the Diavola and Sweet Heat tonight for dinner. I added ricotta to the sweet heat and I think it really elevated it. I think the only thing that would have made it perfect would be hot honey instead of just regular honey. The pizzas were huge and filling. Will be ordering again. read more

Pizzeria Serio - Sweet Heat added ricotta - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Perfect place to host a private event! They were extremely easy to work with. Event space was perfect for a shower. Food and service was awesome as always. And able to accommodate several dietary restrictions. Thank you for making hosting so easy! read more

Came last night and had a really nice meal. Service was wonderful! Very nice staff, and the space was big and didn't get too loud. We came during lakeviews restaurant week and tried a few things off the menu. I got the sweet meats which had interesting flavors. My husband got the margarita pizza and really enjoyed it. Both of these pizzas were the small size and have 6 slices so it could be shared! Not sure we would get the breadsticks again. Will definitely come back. read more

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[COVID pickup review] Overall: A solid takeout option for those looking for a good deal while going above the standard chain options. The good: Pickup was right on time and provided friendly service. The portions are well-sized, we had plenty of leftovers (we got a large w/ garlic sticks and baked cheese). Everything was exactly as you would expect - the garlic sticks were garlicy, and the pizza was cooked well with plenty of sauce and cheese. The not-so-good: The flavors didn't really blow us out of the water, and the baked cheese appetizer was lacking. Maybe it was just because it was takeout, but there was only a dollop of (semi-solid) cheese swimming in a lake of marinara. It fit the needs, but we expected better. read more

Pizzeria Serio - Pesto flatbread - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been here many times and every time is a good experience. Very friendly staff and the food is delicious. The baked goat cheese app is always a must order for us and every pizza we've had has been great. Our recent trip we got the meat your heart out and loved it. Very kid friendly which is great going out with a three and one year old. Like I said, been here many times and will continue to do so. read more

The Margherita at Pizzeria Serio (with pepperoni or toppings of your choice) is my favorite overall pizza in Chicago. It's delicious fresh, cold, and reheated, a truly rare combo in my experience. Some places make a slightly better pie when it's fresh, but they never taste as good cold or reheated. I've never had a bad service experience at Serio, and the pizzas usually come out fairly quickly. I've yet to actually dine in, but the atmosphere always seems lively and enjoyable when I stop in to pick up my order. read more

decent pizza, exactly what i thought this place would be like. we moved to the area two years ago but the other night a friend mentioned they loved it after we mentioned we had done a little adventure of the top rated pizza joints in chicago in july. got the garlic bread (good!), a small pepperoni and pineapple (decent), and a small spinach and goat cheese (fairly tasteless). had to ask for some balsamic on the side ($1 extra for a tony side of balsamic to add flavour to the pizza ‍) and salt + parmesan; which i generally don't add much to pizza. i can see why families would come though, nice neighbourhood spot. but to me, if it's not at least better than standard delivery pizza then it's not quite worth it for me. service was quite nice and welcoming! read more

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Delicious pizza spot. Super cute interior and really incredible wood fired pizza! I had the margherita and it is incredible. I will happily return. read more

Have only ordered from here once (so far), but the brick-oven pizza tasted great, had fresh toppings, and friendly service. Their website was a little buggy, so I called to place my order. The guy who answered was nice and helpful. The pizza got delivered very quickly. And the delivery gal was nice too. The pizza itself was really good. "Thin" crust, like a NY pizza. The brick-oven baking made the taste a stand-out from other pizzerias. The toppings were fresh and abundant. I predict I'll be ordering from here often! read more

Was in the mood for some thin NY Style Pizza. Serio's satisfied that craving. Pizza was ordered and delivered in under 45mins. It was good when it arrived great the next day. If you like a thin crust and a little char on ur crust... you won't be disappointed. read more

Great local pizza spot! It's not chicago style, it's not Neapolitan, it's "NeapolAmerican East Coast style pizza" and it's good. Great weekly deals so check the app and their IG page. Tuesdays is build your own pizza for $12 which is awesome. Pick up is super fast (mine was 15 mins today) and the staff is friendly. Plenty of salads and appetizers to mix in with your pizza order, try the spinach and goat cheese salad. read more

Pizzeria Serio - Sweet Heat Pie - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very family friendly with a nice atmosphere in the location. I think the pizza is good - some days better than others so definitely very home made feeling in a good way. Their gluten free crust is pretty bad (which is sadly pretty standard everywhere). Love that they have calzone options - they are well made and usually have ricotta in them even if it isn't mentioned. All in all, we will go back but without my gluten free sister! :) read more

This is a good brick oven pizza place. Four stars because mine was a little well done with a lot of black on the crust. Salads looked good and will try one next time. read more

Was looking for a new pizza spot to order from. This place randomly popped up and I decided to try it out. Pizza is fantastic. Will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

They will skimp you on the size of the pie you order. If you order custom 16" pizza you will get a smaller 14" pizza. Happened to me the other day. read more

Best Pizza in town!!!! The pizza is fresh and delicious. Everyone here is so friendly and feel like they are all family. It is beautiful inside and out, and there is pizza for everyone. Their food do not disappoint. Thank you for an amazing lunch! read more

We ordered to pick up for the first time during the Covid-19 chaos and it was super quick! It was literally a 15 min wait from when we called (almost noon on a Sunday!!). I'm sure they have busier days but the service was great. Ingredients were fresh and the flavor. We ordered a large pizza half Diavolo and Sweet Heat. My husband liked the Diavolo pizza better and I liked the sweet heat the best. You can't go wrong. It's also a cool place inside to hang out, once things get better! read more

Pizzeria Serio - One slice of each: Diavolo Pizza and Sweet Heat Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious margherita pizza. But portions are kinda on the small side given how thin the pizzas are. Also, I prefer taking my pizza home. Dining in was like eating at a Chuck E Cheese's. I went on a Friday night and there were children crying, screaming, and/or running all around us all dinner - literally. And from reading other reviews, it seems my experience is commonplace. read more

Pizzeria Serio - Margherita pizza (small) - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Uh, oh . . . I think I have a new favorite pizza place in Chicago. Hung out at the bar, dishing with the fun bartender. When what should appear but WHOPS. Nutella crepes?! Decadent and delicious. Had a nibble of the pizza, but will definitely be back on a day when I'm hungrier, 'cos it was exactly the style I like. Thin, chewy crust, a few ingredients, fresh and delicious. Neopolitan style, my favorite. read more

Great service and suuuuuch good Italian food! We started with a beer flight - Local beers we enjoyed so much after 2 days if stressful travel! The garlic sticks gave me life and the homemade marinara....amazing and perfect in every way! We actually ordered 2 extras orders to take home for late night snacks. Really good starter! The marinara was such a star! Brick oven pizza was terrific! I can't say enough about how much I freaking loved the Italian sausage! Order this topping on your pie! It's legit authentic Italian sausage. Great service and we never needed for anything! Thanks for our first ever Chicago restaurant experience - it was a meal and memory we will treasure forever! read more

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This place has very good pizza and we order once every couple of months or so. There was an issue with delivery and it took way longer than it should have. When the delivery woman finally dropped it off, she acted like she was doing me a favor (yikes!). We were done for good at that point. However, I received a call from the manager and he took care of us. It was completely unexpected. He took accountability and was wonderful. That kind of management and customer service will keep us coming back. Thank you! read more

A couple friends and I decided to go here for some pizza and beer after work. The restaurant was empty when I got there and no server was present so I said hello to the staff and sat myself. They strictly do the online ordering and service, which is very difficult to enjoy - the app they used was hard to follow and outdated. Additionally, having no server there to give opinions or more info about the food and being cognizant of any allergies is crucial in my opinion. The food itself was good, which is the restaurant's saving grace. Overall, I would order takeout from here. read more

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Today is game day so I was feeling some za! I've eaten here a few times a couple years ago and remember it being very quick and very close to home. I ordered a large pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom pizza with and Italian sandwich for pick up. The pizza was very yummy! They cook their pizza in a wood fired oven which gives the crust a nice toasty flavor and has a great crunch to every bite. I absolutely love the pizza sauce they use on the za- it's more salty then sweet which I prefer! They give you a decent amount of meat and veggies where it's not overwhelming and every bite you taste deliciousness! I really like that it's not soggy, sometimes when you add to many ingredients on a pizza it gets soggy from the water inside the vegetables which makes the pizza very flimsy. The Italian sandwich was just ok. A lot of breading compared to the amount of meat. I bet their meatball sandwich is better. I definitely will be trying this next. Overall good experience! read more

Pizzeria Serio - Pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois