I got this to go for my little picnic with friends so my review might change when I go there in person . In short, I will check this place in person in the near future because it is the real deal. Because I knew this place was going to be jumping, I decided to try to order around noon today for pickup by 6:15. I was told that they don't have a way to really order ahead so I should call back closer to the time I want to pick it up. While this was a little odd, they were pretty nice about that and I appreciated the good customer service. I asked him what the arancini of the day was. He told me it was summer squash and lemon zest. He said it's really good and I agreed! I put that on my list! I was hoping to pick it up a little after 6 so I called at 5:35 thinking that would be enough time. When they answered the phone, they must have said it was going to be 10 to 15 minutes, but I swore they said 15 to 20 minutes. I ordered my food and started to make my way to the place which was 20 minutes away. They would text me when the food was ready (great plan). However, the food was ready in 8 minutes! Great turnaround, but I was then very late. I would have thought they would have kept it warm, but the box was just out. No surprise that my pizza was cold by the time I stared eating it. I know it was mostly on me, but it was a little disappointing. The arancini was warm so that wasn't bad! Once I got to the park, I saw my next problem. The pizza was not cut. This was a common issue with my other friends who got their food there too. Luckily, one of us had a pizza cutter, but that was more time for the pizza to get cold. The pizza, however, was outstanding. I got the pistachio which included sausage and cheese. Great white pizza! I highly recommend. The dough was delicious and the ingredients were fresh. Some thought it was a little pricey, but I thought it was fairly price, especially for the quality. This is the Italian pizza you are looking for! The arancini was also fantastic, but it was full of blue cheese, not lemon zest and summer squash. While I was a little disappointed on that, the blue cheese one was solid and probably better anyway! What a fortunate mistake. Setbacks aside, I could tell that this place is a hidden treasure in Lincoln Square and will be back in person to get another pizza. I highly recommend trying this place out! read more

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Spacca Napoli is known for their Neapolitan pizzas and the pizzas were soooo delicious! We ordered the pistachio and bianco de stefano. The staff was lovely and they definitely made it a birthday to remember. read more

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I definitely recommend going here if you are looking for brick oven pizza. They don't take reservations so you have to get there to put your name down. If you are going at a prime dinner time week night or weekend expect to wait 30 minutes or longer. We got burrata and it was delicious but I wish it had a little more olive oil but still recommend. We got the pistachio and prosciutto arugula pizza. The pistachio is a white sauce pizza and it was my favorite and highly recommend! read more

Spacca Napoli - Burrata - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Outstanding pizzas. The dough is wonderful and the variety of pizzas is just great! The one issue is that their pizzas are best at the restaurant. No delivery and if you even pickup and take home the pizza changed by the time you get it home. Plan a visit. read more

Love their pizza. This is about as far as you can get from Chicago's famous "deep dish" pizza. Thin crust, creative toppings. Don't be put off by the weird sounding names--I haven't had a bad pizza there yet! Love their outdoor space (at least when it is warm!). I urge you to try their mushroom pizza. Amazing! read more

Made a reservation for 9 people for 6:30pm on a Sunday. Make sure your whole party is there so you can get seated on time! We ordered 2 burrata for the table that came out almost instantly. AMAZING! Spacca's burrata was the best that I've had in the city. The creamy cheese is drizzled with olive oil and paired with the crunchy bread; it's to die for. I'd eat this every day if I could! Pizza wise my favorite was the Pistachio. Sounds weird right? One of our friends had been here before and highly recommended it - I'm so glad they did. All of the ingredients were fresh and the flavors were unique. A definite must try! We also ordered the Diavola, Margherita, Prosciutto e Rucola, the special with the duck egg on top and truffle, and a few more. Every one of them was delicious! Clearly I need to go back and eat them again. Dessert wise you really can't go wrong with the Tiramisu, however the Panna Cotta stole the show for me. It was silky, creamy, and smooth, but was contrasted by the pear balsamic compote sauce. The tartness of the sauce calmed down the sweetness and created a nice balance. I'll order this every time I come back! Overall this place was a huge win for me and I'm glad I finally got to cross it off my To-Eat list. Go with more people so you can try more dishes! read more

Spacca Napoli - Burrata - so delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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one of the top 2 Napoli pizza recommended by our Italian friends. It is truly amazing!! The pizza here are all pretty good, i especially liked the one with the pistachio sauce on and the mushroom one. the burrata is also amazing! so is the squid (pulpo? ), very tender and tasty. read more

Came here for dinner last Friday with my friend. Let's just say it's amazing. The pizza are soooo delicious. Everything you see they made it there. Walking in the restaurant you smell the fresh ingredient! There id a outdoor seating available. Make reservations or walk in but prepare to wait. Would come back here again! Street parking. read more

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There is a reason why they are rated the #1 pizza joint around. Everything I have eaten here is fabulous. Eat there at take out it's all great. read more

Amazing authentic Naples style pizza. All good is spectacular and authentically sourced! Love this spot! Best pizza in Chicagoland imho

We had sky high expectations and were not disappointed! The warm ambiance. The friendly & efficient service. And oh, the pizza. Such dreamy pizza. Bravo The excellent wine selection and outstanding cannoli made the meal so memorable. We contemplated returning for dinner that same day (we were on a day trip to Chicago). Nice chatting with the owners, too. Can't wait to return. read more

One of the best in the world? Well...a matter of debate, but IMHO it was just decent Neapolitan-style pizza, but nothing that was mind blowing enough to say "wow," and that you just ate at one of the best ever. I've had just as good Neapolitan elsewhere in Chicago and other places. Our table ordered 6 differnt pies, and while we came because of the reviews and ranking, nobody was overly impressed. I had the Contadina which has provolone, sweet salami, cherry tomatoes, and arugula. I found it lacking sauce (had to order a side of sauce) and much ingredients other than tomatoes and arugula. I had to douse it in chili oil to give it any flavor, and even the oil was pretty basic and had not much heat. Service was good, drinks were so-so, but beer selection could be better and wine pour was on the smaller side compared to other places. read more

Spacca Napoli - Contadina - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My sister turned 30 this year and I wanted to throw her a party - I was looking all over for a good place to get a room for a dinner with friends and family and she suggested that I reach out to Spacca as it is her favorite restaurant. Am I so glad that she suggested it!! I had never been before and there is so much to rave about! Jason, who I communicated with over email to get a larger table in a private area of the restaurant, was super responsive and helpful! I had a silly theme I wanted to incorporate into the party and they were super game - open to the guests dressing up and accommodating of me bringing printouts for decoration. Past that, Jorge, our server was super fun, kind, patient, and knowledgeable. He had really great recommendations as a lot of the attendees were first time visitors and he was able to deal with the chaos of 16 people all talking over each other and mingling insanely well! Finally, the food was insanely delicious! We ordered burrata, caprese, and salsiccia e brocoletti and all of them were absolutely cleaned up. Everyone ordered their own pizzas and it was genuinely my favorite Neapolitan style pizza I had ever had - it's going to be my new go-to for pizza in Chicago! They also had a good GF option for a friend with celiac and brought my sister a complimentary piece of birthday Tiramisu!! Just overall, I couldn't have imagined a better situation and the Spacca Napoli team made the night super special! The food was delicious, the staff was amazing, and Jason and Jorge made it very easy to have an amazing night! read more

Amazing pizza!!! I have never wanted to eat 20 pizzas in one sitting until I found this place. The atmosphere is so nice and the pizza oven is beautiful. I love the sparkling red wine as well. This has become one of my favorite places to eat!!! read more

Spacca Napoli - Andouille pizza and mushroom/sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The pistachio (pesto) pizza is unique and delicious. We started with the special appetizer- red pepper arancini, which were fine, nothing special. Then got two pizzas- the caprese which was also pretty good, but the pistachio was something I don't believe I've had anywhere else. If you're looking for traditional Italian style pizza, this is a great option read more

Spacca Napoli - Pistacchio and Salsiccia pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visited for dinner before a show at Artifact Events and am so glad we did! We were celebrating my sisters birthday and were treated so well, they did a wonderful job making her feel special. The ambiance was cozy and unpretentious, reminiscent of some of my favorite meals in Spain and Italy. The pizza was incredible, we split complementary arancini, a salad and two pizzas between the four of us. The sever made a perfect wine recommendation as well, offering a selection of Southern Italian wines. Absolutely recommend if you're in the area, and worth a drive even if you're not! read more

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Very long wait BUT amazing pizza they also have GF. Every pizza on the menu is different and tastes amazing! Def recommend read more

Spacca Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place for thin-crust pizza! Ambiance is casual and relaxed. Waitstaff is great, even when the place is jammed. Wide variety of wood-fired pizzas and minimal wait time. Always a good idea to make a reservation. read more

I've been here twice. I don't really understand the hype of this place. I find the food to be quite mediocre. The pizza is just fine. Not bad not great just fine. Appetizers are really just average. We ordered a salad as well that came with a (canned) tuna dumped on top...I thought it would be tuna tar tar or actual tuna whole fish. The table next to us send their pizza back due to a hair that didn't belong to them, that turned me off even more. All this is to say...I gave it a second chance and for me Spacca Napoli just doesn't quench my pizza thirst. That's it for me, no thank you, there won't be a third visit. read more

WOW!! Just back. I can see why it's one of the best pizzerias in the US. HEY Michelin people this place need to be in your radar. From when I called to make a reservation to say they were booked up for the night but were excepting walk ins. I inquired what was his guesstimate of the wait. He was honest if we walked in a half hour(. But it was 5 pm. Met by amor. ( who needs a raise by the way) very welcoming. Told her that we called and was told if we waited it may be a half an hour so we chanced it and drove from the loop. She was honest and told us if we wanted to be seated right away there was a table ready. But what was most impressive she told us it wasn't a great table. (And she was right!! :). Wasn't bad but she gave us the option of waiting. We chose to wait. She brought us glass of proseco while we waited. WHAT?!!! Who does that? If we weren't already sold on the greeting we got a table opened up. Where we met George. Asked his suggestions and they great. Sat down and got a carafe of water. And after pouring 2 glasses our observation busboy(. Hope that PC) came around and refilled it. Ordered the burratta. (A must). Amazing. (Georges suggestion). And 2 pizzas he suggested. ( I am not a pizza fan and fly to Italy at least 10 times a year). Sad. I know. But I'm sold now on their pizza. Had a sparkling red. Who know?!!! Great!! ample free parking. Hey wait a minute. I'm torn now on how great this place is and now I won't be able to get in. Great can't say more. Oh wait. This is TMI but was having intestinal problems from eating elsewhere previously. And you have your own private restroom!!!! Life saver. Anyway Michelin peeps. Gotta check this place out!!! Grazi amor. And well everyone there. Must be an attestiment to management. Everyone one greets you when you're walking by etc. even the people we met outside heard us talking and asked us if it was our first time. And we all had the same opinion ( they had been multiple times and were taking a picture by the sign). That's the vibe you get spacca Napoli Enough said. Peeps. Just don't make it hard to get in :). Grazi read more

Great neighborhood spot. And an interesting varied menu. I'd think several visits to find your fav is in order. The atmosphere is welcoming and warm. They took the time to explain the menu and choices. We went for a basic pizza with mushrooms. Napoli pizza is its own style. The idea is the keep it in the oven only a short time. It comes to the table soft. I mention this because if you're not familiar with the Napoli style, now you know what to expect. I also mention it because I wouldn't say I'm a total fan of this style of pizza. But this is a standout restaurant and if you want a Napoli style pizza, this has to be one of the best spots in Chicago. It's just not completely possible for me to fully represent this spot. But ignore me. Try it for yourself. It's in the middle of the cool Ravenswood neighborhood. Give it a go. read more

It is with a heavy heart that I leave such a mediocre review for what I felt was a less than mediocre experience. Went with my family a few nights ago. One of the specials was lasagne, so we got that, the meatballs, two pizzas, and a salad. First things first, our waiter seemed overwhelmed and a bit annoyed overall, however all the support staff/workers were beyond kind to us. The lasagne had very little flavor; pasta, lots of ricotta, spinach and no sauce. My initial thought was "why wouldn't the server let us know that it wasn't a traditional lasagna", as only the word "lasagna" was written on their specials board. Pizzas were great, my salad was plain but fine. The meatballs were (again) with very little flavor and were filled with pine nuts and what may have been raisins (or another type of fruit). Flavor was not good at all. The menu only says "meatballs". Why wouldn't the server explain what kind of meatballs they were upon ordering so that the customer knew what they were ordering or decide to not order it al all. We left spending well over $100 and nobody was satisfied. If you just want a pizza, then this is your spot. But if you are looking for a delicious multi-course meal with amazing flavors and options then go somewhere else. read more

Went this evening on a hunch, hoping for 2 table for 2 and happy to wait only to get snooty and arrogant attitude from the "hostess" (she has a lot to learn before earning that title), followed by her talking about me to the waiter behind my back in a derrisive way (I have excellent hearing). Dear Spacca, you may have good pizza but not that good that you can afford to piss-off your Chicago regulars (especially as your service often leaves much to be desired). Perhaps it's time we start boycotting this place till they learn to respect their customers. Went to PR Italian Bistro that was full. However, they greeted us in a friendly manner, and we had a fantastic meal (with full bar and better wine selection than Spacca). Won't go to Spacca for a very long time read more

Again a good place for me but not great. Maybe I've come to the realization that Neapolitan style pizza is not my favorite. Have had a few of their pizzas now and they are good. The margarita, and the mushroom. I would recommend both. Again I like my pizza a bit more crispy, so not my style as the center can be floppy and wet. Burrata app is very good. Staff is friendly and the atmosphere comfortable. Go, you will not be disappointed!! read more

Best pizza I've had in Chicago. The service was great. The food tastes authentic, and the ambiance was very chill, relaxed and smelled so good. read more

This restaurant is the real deal and never disappoints. One of my top 3 best restaurants in the neighborhood.

Food was good, something new that we tried. Service was great. Not a fan of all the oil and what not, but it was an awesome new experience. read more

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I haven't stopped thinking about their Pistachio pizza. It's probably my favorite, and it's just as good eaten as cold leftovers. This place does not have bells or whistles, its main attraction is actually the food. No fancy decor, no loud music, just the food. It is clear they source only the best ingredients, since I have not had any issues at all with the cheese, (I am lactose intolerant). Great value, reasonable prices, excellent service. Will definitely be coming back. read more

When I said Spacca Napoli was a MUST return, well I meant it! Second time here and just as delicious as I remembered. Very romantic atmosphere at night but we had a girls lunch and transitions perfectly to a daytime dine. Easy parking and amazing service. Both times the waiter actually knew the menu when you ask for recommendations. It's the tiny details that set you on another level and this place knows what's up! read more

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The pizza is the best in Chicago? illinois? The country? Maybe the world!! Perfect crust every time. The toppings are always quality. Also, it's not just the pizza... the appetizers are awesome as well. They make it look so easy but you know it's not. read more

First timer but looks like a popular place hidden in Ravenswood/North Center neighborhood! Plenty of free street parking around which is an added plus. We had a reservation for group of 6 and were seated right away for a late lunch. We ordered everything to share: Arancini 5/5 - one of the best I've had! Perfectly crispy outside and soft and chewy inside that was seasoned well Burrata 4/5 - nice and creamy but could have used a little more salt possibly? We added the house chili sauce and it was perfect for it Prosciutto e rucola 4.5/5 - came with bread and it was also very flavorful and well portioned Onto the pizzas! Margherita 4.5/5 - a classic to use for comparison. Very good but honestly needed more of their delicious basil! Felt like it was very sparse Funghi e salsiccia 4/5 - if you like mushrooms and sausage this was a good combo! Diavola 4.5/5 - one of my favorites of the night. Sauce and pepperoni were so good together Fiorentina 3/5 - my least favorite; the cheese was creamy but lacked seasoning so with that and the spinach it definitely needed chili flakes or the oil for more flavor Pistacchio 5/5 - my favorite! The pistachio into the sauce and pesto was a nice textural addition as well as subtle flavoring! The sausage must be house made because it was delicious For desserts we each had a tasting of the tiramisu and panna cotta. Both absolutely delicious - perfect way for us to end our meal! Definitely worth a visit! Would highly recommend coming in if you're around the area - or even make it out if you're not! read more

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This is probably the location of my fondest pizza memories in Chicago - and considering how popular Chicago is for its pizza, that's quite a statement to make. So excited was I for this little bit of Naples, that I braved public transport for this momentous occasion. A group of friends and I made reservations ahead of time and were SO ridiculously excited to dine here - after our party was seated, we quickly ordered a few of the famed burratas for the table, and then went back to perusing the pizza menu. After much contemplation and indecision, I decided to go with the Diavola (blended San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, Calabrese soppressata, basil) and excitedly awaited my order. Mamma Mia was this delicious!!!! It had everything I wanted and then some - a deliciously chewy yet thin crust, a solid tang in the tomato sauce, the perfect amount of heat to keep me happy, and some freshness from the basil. I was absolutely sold on this pizza, and continue to dream about it two years later. Despite being absolutely stuffed, the masochists within us decided to order some dessert (why not when everything else was impeccable) - so we ordered a few plates of Spumoni and Tiramisu to share. Spacca Napoli hit all the right notes, yet again. Definitely, definitely, definitely visit this place if you're ever in the area, and even if you're within 200 mile radius...I'd strongly consider it. read more

Foods are really italian style. Delicious! Service is very nice, people are always friendly. Ambiance is warm. read more

Spacca Napoli - 2 pizza & 1 glass wine - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't believe I had never written a review for Spacca Napoli. It is my absolute favorite pizza and I look forward to picking up a pizza for dinner. I have dined there several times but usually just stop by to pick one up. My favorite is Salsiccia - blended San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, sausage, basil, pecorino gran cru. I had a brilliant idea today and ordered it with extra sausage. It was delicious as always. Everyone who works there along with Chef Jonathan couldn't be nicer. Jason takes excellent care of me. I love going to a restaurant with fabulous food, wonderful decor and the nicest people. read more

Better than 5 stars! Best pizza in all of Chicago. Wood oven, thin crust, cooks for 90 seconds - so yummy! Tiramisu is awesome! The risotto balls appetizer was fire! read more

Very good pizze (yes, it is one of *those* places). We came on a busy Tuesday night and immediately got a table for two. The ambiance was popping. The pistachio pizze was an enjoyable first and very rich. The diavola was also good. We got some free bread but it was pretty mid. read more

Spacca Napoli - Diavola pizze and pistachio pizze - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this classic place! I'd do anything for a good ol margherita pizza. Walked in on a weekday afternoon around 5 pm and was able to be seated without a reservation! We got two pizzas and a salad... the salad was disappointing but the pizza was fantastic. Would definitely return and get the burrata and dessert next time! read more

Spacca Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely FANTASTIC pizza! I took my daughter and so n-in-law to dinner tonight. They were prompt with our reservation and seated us on their patio. Their service staff was friendly and very attentive. We had a side side salad. The greens were fresh and had red and yellow cherry tomatoes that just popped in my mouth. The green olives were fabulous and the vinegret was light and and delicious. I look forward to returning! read more

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great quality all around! I ordered the pizza Diavola, burrata appetizer, and tiramisu, and I enjoyed all of them! The service was good as well - the waiter was very helpful with giving suggestions and being attentive. read more

Great flavor. Love the burnt crust parts. But super thin pizza that might need to be eating with a fork and knife if you want the toppings to stay on the slice! Will return if in the area. read more

Spacca Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois