Visited the new location for a friend's birthday! The space inside is beautiful and very upscale Italian. Our service was a bit slow, but understandable as some of the staff is new. The highlight of our meal were the pastas - the table-side cacio e Pepe was a fun experience and SO delicious. The other standout was the chicken parm. The dough for the pizzas was soft and cooked to perfection. I preferred the red sauce pizza, and would skip the broccoli rabe next time. Overall, a great dinner and place to celebrate! read more

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We tried Sapori Napoletani for a friend's birthday. It is so cute on the inside and has beautiful decorations. It apparently opened recently and it was fairly obvious as the service was a bit slower at first. The food made up for it. I recommend almost everything we got! The pizzas were delicious; however the salsiccia and friarielli was quite bitter and the sausage was kind of dry. The prosciutto and arugula was one of the best pizzas I've had! The arancini was delicious as well. Loved the cacio e Pepe pasta with the aged Parmesan, even got a little show! The drinks were on the strong side, but pretty good. I would definitely come back and recommend this place but maybe in a couple months when things are more settled. read more

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If you are gluten free you will be blown away by their gluten free pizza. It's the best I've ever had!

Came here for the first time tonight and was so happy with the experience. Every member of the staff was extremely pleasant from the second we walked in the door. The patio was beautiful and comfortable and is something that area really needed. The service was very fast and our server Juan was absolutely amazing. This is a place I'd gladly go back for date night or even just drinks. Thank you all for the beautiful night. read more

Sapori Napoletani has a nice atmosphere and the brick oven Neapolitan-style pizza concept is great. The service was good overall, and the busser deserves major recognition -- she was on top of everything and really stood out in a positive way. As for the food, this visit wasn't the best. The gnocchi was overcooked and the pizzas were undercooked on the bottom. Flavor was there, but the execution needs improvement -- I would honestly rate the food closer to 3 stars. Still giving 4 stars overall because of the potential, the ambiance, and the strong service support. If the kitchen tightens up the consistency, this place could easily hit 5 stars in the future. read more

Sapori Napoletani - Tuscany twist - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best pizza you will have ! Tastes just like Italy! Ambiance , staff are excellent. Jose was the best! Everything we ate was delicious!

We went to the grand opening of the new location tonight and highly recommend it! The decor is stunning and the outside patio is comfortable with well-spaced tables. The food was excellent. We had the calamari, lamb chops and pasta with braised short rib, with a beautiful Italian barbaresco. Our server Jose was perfect and we enjoyed talking with him. We will definitely return soon. This is a great upscale addition to the neighborhood. read more

Restaurant is gorgeous. Sat on the rooftop, absolutely beautiful, service was excellent. Food and drinks fabulous. My friend had the chicken limone which looked great. I had the gnocchi with chicken, we had a seafood appetizer and the grilled octopus was just perfect. Then we had delicious cannolis and the best drink ever was their Italian Margarita!!! Will definitely go back! read more

Well first week opening and live next door, wanted to pick up 3 pizzas and they wont do pick up orders, when website says they do. Not off to great start. Took my business elsewhere read more

We loved the food that we had at this fine establishment. First, it's an unassuming restaurant inside a strip mall, with a different restaurant serving as the commercial development's anchor tenant. Service was promo and outstanding. The waiters/waitresses are well trained and have an ear piece in. We started with an appetizer- Prosciutto e Mozzarella. Loved it! The individual pizzas that we had were great. We had them cook a calzone to take home. We ate the calzone the next day and it was great, I bet it was the best fresh out of the oven. We will be back to eat here again read more

Excellent Neapolitan style pizza, great crust and ingredients and you won't go wrong with any combination. We've had the pizza multiple times, and also recently tried the lasagna which was very good and house made cannoli which were great. Give it a try for dine-in, takeout, or delivery and you're unlikely to be disappointed. Bravo! read more

I loved carbonara from here! All the other food was wonderful too. I saw tubs of nutella in the kitchen.. we ordered nutella pizza for dessert-it was surprisingly good. I thought it would be grossly sweet but with this dough on it, it was good! read more

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My husband and I came to this restaurant after reading in Chicago magazine that they had the best Neapolitan pizza in Chicago. This 5 star rating is 100% because of that AMAZING pizza. We loved it and I cannot wait to go back there and have it again. This restaurant was in a strip mall and most of the clientele looked like local families. We had no difficulty getting a table and the service was fantastic. My husband commented that they clearly trained their staff very well as they were super attentive, polite, and efficient. They also give you bread on the table with olive oil before your meal. We ordered the Insalata della casa, and they were super accommodating, taking the olives out of the salad for us. It came with a homemade balsamic dressing that was so sweet and good. (it made me want to go home and make a similar dressing). We also shared the spaghetti marinara and Margherita pomodoro fresco pizza. While we initially thought that the pasta didn't look like a very large portion, the amount of food we ordered was perfect for two people. The spaghetti marinara was very good and the sauce was a sweet red tomato sauce, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The highlight of the evening was clearly the pizza. I cannot even describe to you how perfectly delicious it was. The sauce, tomato and basil combination, with the delicious crust, was just perfection. I could eat that pizza every day of the week. I can't say I am an expert on Neapolitan pizza, but after this experience, I'm a huge fan. This is a definite restaurant to try. You will not be disappointed with this pizza. read more

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We used to affectionately refer to this place as Strip Mall Pizza, but then we went to Naples Italy and returned with a better understanding of authentic Neapolitan food. This place cooks up that authentic Naples style pizza, but dig a little deeper into the menu to find simple pasta dishes made with care. In Italy it is more about making the best simple dish, not cramming in extra ingredients and calories. This place cannot escape its strip mall location, which can make parking a little challenging, but they do a great job with the food and the service is consistently friendly. It is a family friendly atmosphere and we do see a mix of tables with children and otherwise. We find the wine to be middling at best, but they have a full bar and a creative cocktail list. Something about the furniture and decor prevents me from going five stars, but this place is a good solid performer. Closed on Monday AND Tuesday, a good choice for Wednesday or Thursday. read more

I always forget about this restaurant and after going here again I remembered why. This to me is fake Italian food . I ordered the meatballs and out came those frozen pre cooked meatballs. The octopus was tasteless and mushy. No taste. The salad came with a thick balsamic sauce . The pizza was under cooked. I won't go back. I can't get over the meatballs read more

The best pasta con fruti di mare and IL polpo grigliato I've had anywhere in Chicago, and exactly the same, if not better than I've had in Naples. #2 would be at a restaurant in Mondello (Palermo) Sicilia. (Forgot the name) 10 stars! Buonissimi! BRAVI! P.S., I'm tired of reading some people's comments whining about, "the Pizza needs to be cooked more" or "it's wet" If you eat Sushi do you complain about that? This is how authentic wood burning or brick oven Pizza is made - usually at about 900 degrees, and it cooks in about 2 minutes or less. This is not Giordano's, it's not Domino's, it's not Gino's, and it's not Little Cesar's. If they cooked it any longer, it would be so burnt you would be complaining even more. Go to an American pizzeria that does not have a wood burning oven, import their flour or tomato's from Italy, and use waxy textured processed mozzarella that barely melts - and tomato products that usually contain high amounts of HFCS. The Margherita we had was cooked to perfection, had amazing flavor, and made exactly the same way pizza is made in Napoli, like "Pizza da Michele", Pizza Bandi, Trianon, or Pizza Sorbillo." They have locals waiting up to and over an hour in some cases to get into Pizza Da Michele - but please don't go to any of these places, you won't like the pizza. read more

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Food is fabulous; service is great. Only issue was noise. There were 12 of us and no way to communicate beyond the 3 others immediately seated around you. We will certainly be back in a smaller group!! read more

I have driven by this place about 8,000 times and never paid much attention to it so when my BF suggested we go there, I was happy to give it a try! There is easy parking in a lot right in front. The ambiance is simple and cozy with a plentiful amount of tables. It has a family owned vibe which I appreciate. We each ordered our own pizza and equally enjoyed them. One veggie + arugula and one pepperoni + olive. A nearby table ordered a salad and I will definitely do the same next time as it looked large and fresh! I'm so glad to have this in the neighborhood and will certainly be back again soon. Thank you. read more

Sapori Napoletani - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Updated review. This is simply our go to place on any evening. Fast and friendly service coupled with great pizzas. We come here very often and walk out happy and full every single time. read more

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This place is truly amazing! Our post game dinner started with above and beyond service when the hostess was kind enough to get us a bag of ice for my son's knee which he injured in the game. After we had a chance to settle in and peruse the extensive and creative menu, we settled on pizza and pasta. The pasta was very good and the Diavolo pizza was DELICIOUS!!! Coupled the fantastic food with some tasty Italian beers that were on special and it was just what we needed! The place was cute and cozy and the server was knowledgeable and attentive! Please check out this lovely little gem - you will leave with a full belly and happy heart! read more

Solid neopolitan pizza. The way it should be. Chicken thighs and the octopus was very good as well. One of the servers there used to work at a brunch place I used to go to and he is so nice. I will and have been back multiple times. read more

This is my favorite Neapolitan Style restaurant in Chicago. The dough has so much flavor I could just eat it by itself! I typically order the Margherita with prosciutto and arugula, but they are all great! If you have a taste for hand stretched Neapolitan pizza definitely try it! read more

Pizza need more cooking or a hotter oven. For sure not worth $21. Disappointment, not going back for sure.

Went for Mother's Day everything was delicious. They were busy but food came out quickly and was delicious. The service was awesome. Everyone was very kind. read more

The foot was great. Pizza was delicious. Everything was freshly baked. We loved the pistachio ice cream.

This is authentic Neapolitan pizza. My father is from Naples, I have been to Naples on several different occasions, and this pizza stands right next to the pizzerias there. I have had pizza in other Italian cities that pales in comparison to this pizza. We typically only order pizza, and appetizers when we dine here so I cannot comment on many of the items coming from the kitchen. But, I would say that the pizza is definitely the focal point of the restaurant. It is a small, family run restaurant. It is minimally decorated, and clean. The pizza is made out in the open with the gorgeous wood burning oven being the centerpiece of the pizza making area. The owner trained in Naples to learn how to make this pizza, and built his wood burning oven himself with bricks imported from Italy. I don't know if you can get much more authentic than that. Staff is friendly, and accommodating. Some of the servers are younger, but they try very hard to do a great job. Sometimes they can get a bit flustered if they are super busy, but nothing has ever been incorrect with my order. The parking situation is a bit of a mess, but it's in a strip mall in Chicago so not entirely too sure how that is the fault of the restaurant. There is also parking on the street if the lot is full. The ingredients are always fresh, and full of flavor. The cheeses are decadent, and imported straight from the source. My two favorite dishes are the burrata focaccia, and the pizza with mozzarella di buffalo. Both dishes in theory are very simple, yet much can go wrong if a restaurant does not meld the flavors properly. Both dishes are absolutely delicious. Two other of my family's favorites are the prosciutto e arugula pizza, and the caciocavallo pizza. The pizze no matter which you choose are always cooked well, and the dough (which is the secret to what makes the pizza) always is of great quality and flavor. This pizza so delicious. If you somehow manage to save room for dessert the nutella pizza is to die for. It is so sinfully delicious. Honestly sometimes I think I should skip the regular pizza, and go right to this dessert. I also like the fritelle, but this is a very simple dessert made of fried sweet dough and sugar. Fritelle is an actual traditional Italian dessert if you are looking to keep the experience authentic. If you are looking for an authentic Italian pizza experience in Chicago look no further than Sapori Napolitani. read more

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The Margarita Pizza was amazing! We also loved the homemade lasagna and penne carbonara. So good, will definitely go back. We enjoy outdoor seating and they have two areas. Excellent service at lunchtime. read more

Thank you YELP community! We were heading into the city and traffic was over an hour so we decided we would get pizza somewhere closer to home. I hopped on YELP and found great reviews for Sapori Napoletani. I'm into supporting LOCAL small businesses so we decided to give Sapori Napoletani try based on reviews I read. Yay yay yay! YELP! This is a neighborhood gem located in a strip mall. Plenty of parking out front and a cute family style restaurant inside. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. After a glass of Prosecco for me and a Peroni for my man we decided on arancini for an appetizer. Okay seriously So good. Deep fried rice balls with a cheese seasoned ground beef and pea center. So unassuming and so delicious. We each ordered a margherita pizza he added sopressetta . Pizza came out fast because Sapori Napoletani has a brick oven. The pizza crust is so tender it's kind of mind blowing. It's not like a typical Chicago style pizza with a crisp flat crust. It's more of a Italian flare. Family owned, fresh ingredients lovingly made. Super attentive service and the best cannoli eVer! read more

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Take a family-owned restaurant, add the finest and freshest ingredients, blend with uncompromising authenticity, and you have a recipe for excellence. The industrial-mod décor is unremarkable and the seats are almost as hard as the concrete floor. But here, in the words of legendary restaurateur Don Roth, "The food's the show." The dining room features an open kitchen where you can watch Chef/Owner Antonio Vitello perform his culinary magic. This restaurant appeared on the TV show, "Check, Please!" A remarkably varied menu offers cold and hot antipasti, salads, pastas, pork tenderloin, chicken, pizza, panini, calzone, and desserts (this is not an Italian steakhouse). A separate beverage menu lists reasonably-priced wines. Undecided amongst several tantalizing items but always willing to share and take leftovers home, our party splurged and feasted on Insalate Toscana, Lasagna, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with shrimp, Salsiccia Napoli, Salsiccia e Friarielli Pizza, Calzone al Forno, Gelato, and Cannoli. All of this is classic Neapolitan cuisine, not Americanized Italian food. The former's recipes are simpler with fewer ingredients, and flavors are fresh and robust with a minimum of seasoning or fuss. Plating is simple (no garnish or sides) and portions are large enough to share. When writing about restaurants, I like to focus on one or two particular menu items that stand out. But this time I'm in a quandary because everything we tasted was equally marvelous. Service really does slow down when the restaurant gets busy, so try to avoid peak times to ensure the best experience. read more

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Great food and wonderful customer service! Love this place! Never a bad meal .

Delicious food and great service. Oh!! The dessert was totally worth the calories .. lol They do have a parking lot (it's tight) read more

Had dinner there with out of town family. Really good. Service was great. Nice atmosphere.

Delicious. Pizza is amazing and so are the meatballs. Highly recommend. Thank you for the delicious meal

One of the tastiest Italian pizza I've ever tried.The service was excellent with friendly staff. Highly recommend this place.

It you're looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza, you've definitely come to the right place. The crust is thin and chewy, the toppings are plentiful, and the personal pan is actually perfect for two to share. We ordered the Capricciosa and swapped ham for prosciutto crudo with no issues. It was absolutely superb. Pro-tip: pair it with a glass (or three!) of moscato. It was one of the best cheap glasses of wine I've ever had! Service was extremely laid back, and because we were having a casual dinner and enjoying our time chatting, we didn't mind. If you're in a rush though, this place might not be your jam. I would also suggest skipping dessert. Our tiramisu was still frozen, so it obviously wasn't fresh or overly enjoyable. Go for JUST the pizza and you'll enjoy yourself :) read more

Sapori Napoletani - Capricciosa Pizza with prosciutto crudo instead of ham - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite local brick oven pizza spot. I always grab a few pizzas and a salad. Whether dining in or ordering out, you must visit! Tiramisu is one of my all time favorites, but the gelato freezer has a variety of flavors. The customer service is superior! You instantly feel a part of Norwood Park here! The prices are a little above average, but the taste is definitely not a miss! read more

These people are passionate about their food, there's no denying it. The pizza is very well made, just like Mama's. The Tuscan salad is amazing. We think the sausage is outstanding with the correct seasonings and not oversalted, as it tends to be in other places. We will be going back for sure! read more

God the food was awful. This is not authentic Italian nor is there ANY flavor. Firstly everything came out way too fast = red flag. I want to know my food is actually being cooked not heated up or re heated. The gnocchi was overcooked and ridiculously bland. The Parmesan, pepper, salt and red pepper placed still couldn't save what was basically a jewel osco jar of tomato to sauce over some gnocchi. The pizza was undercooked, the cheese had barely melted and the dough was soggy. It was also bland. Waitress didn't apologise, demeaning repeated what I said back to me, and then asked if I'd like to send it back. Don't ask me of I want to send half eaten food back. It's hard enough complaining and feeling like a terrible person. Instead maybe OFFER a solution - a discount, a free dessert anything! Yeah we had eaten some of it (my boyfriend was starving and would have eaten a chunk of cardboard if put in front him) but use your basic waitressing skills to attempt sort of remedy to the situation. Do you want your customers to leave happy and/or come back ?? read more

Perfect neighborhood pizza place for the brick oven lovers. We love this place. Great service and amazing pizza.

We gave Sapori Napoletani a try after reading about their wood oven pizza in Chicago magazine. The pizza didn't disappoint. The crust was pillow soft and the toppings were high quality and fresh. Their menu offers a wide variety of "personal" pizzas. You might expect a small personal pizza but, no, these personal pizzas were huge! I ended up taking half of mine home for later. The restaurant offers a variety of other Italian dishes and desserts. The service was friendly and attentive and the dining room was comfortable. The only downside of our visit was the parking lot is tight and serves two restaurants plus other stores. That being said the restaurant is a short walk from the Norwood Park Metra station. Next time we might take the train and leave the car at home. read more