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    Spacca Napoli

    4.2 (2k reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SPACCA NAPOLI ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Briana L.

    Some of the best Neapolitan style pizza in Chicago. If you're really hungry, you can finish an entire pie on your own. It's super fast & servers are great with recommendations. Definitely go for one of their special pizzas if there's a feature. While they take reservations on the phone, you can definitely do a walk-in. If you go on a weeknight, higher chance in getting a table quickly. But even on the weekend, it's worth the wait.

    Simple pure joy!
    Christy B.

    This is a beautiful, comfortable and happy place! We made a reservation, but it wasn't needed at 5.30 on a Tuesday. (However, when we left, several people were waiting.) There is nice variety of vegetarian and meaty pizzas, but what a delight to find a pizza on the menu just waiting to thrill a vegan! The Marinara DOP has blended San Marzana tomatoes, piennolo tomatoes, oregano, and garlic and NO CHEESE! I added mushrooms, olives and a arugula and I got perfection! My husband enjoyed his Funghi e Salsiccia with blended tomatoes, sausage,mushrooms, basil and 2 kinds of cheese. We also split the Insalata Mista. It was just a simple and heavenly meal! Our server was helpful and nice and the staff all took very good care of us. You can enjoy their fine patio, too!

    Special - Ricotta di Bufala
    Erica B.

    I started with the Caiati wine, which was a very dark white with kind of a cider-y taste. Would probably try something different next time. For food, we started with the meatballs which was a special item and was actually really good. Five little meatballs with a good amount of sauce and pine nuts which gave them a fun flavor. The burrata was also really good. Very simple but still very tasty. Got the pistachio pizza again because it was so good the first time and it didn't disappoint. We also tried the ricotta special which also had mushrooms and as expected it was very cheesy, but the pistachio was definitely better.

    Lindsay B.

    We had dinner at Spacca Napoli tonight & it was incredible. It was busy for a Wednesday night but service was fast & friendly! We had the Margherita & the Salsiccia. The Salsiccia was the best pizza I've ever had. The sausage was like a warm hug. No notes!

    Funghi pizza
    Annie K.

    Still so good! If you're in the mood for authentic Neapolitan style pizza, THIS IS THE PLACE. I honestly don't think any other place in Chicago comes close. That being said, reservations are essential (and only accepted over the phone), as they are packed even on weekdays. My current favorite is the Capricciosa pizza. Also, their arancini and desserts are delicious. I'd especially recommend the Peaches Vesuvio dessert ~ sooo good. Service is great and the ambience is casual but feels warm, inviting, and suitable for a casual dinner or even date night. There are also a lot of free parking spaces along Ravenswood Ave, and it's close to the Montrose Brown Line stop.

    Marta S.

    This is one of our favorite pizza places in the city. They don't offer online reservations, but you could call to reserve a table or simply just show up. If you do end up showing up be prepared to wait for a table, but it's totally worth it as the pizzas are absolutely delicious. They have a huge selection to choose from plus lots of yummy appetizers. The ambience is great and also kid friendly! Don't miss out on their delicious desserts to finish your meal. Can't wait to go back! They don't offer valet but we've never had a hard time finding street parking.

    Conciato - pass. Order anything else.
    Ashley L.

    We booked well an advance to celebrate a birthday on a weekend. Our party of 6 was 3 who live in Chicago and 3 of us visiting (including myself). I was excited to try this place as my university Italian professor (originally from Italy) had spoken highly of their pizza but I never made it there before I moved out of state. Sadly, it was such a letdown that nothing positive about the pizza I tried is sticking with me. Maybe the recommendation was too outdated (over a decade ago) or maybe ordering the Conciato to try something unique was the totally wrong move. The Conciato had "smoked mozzarella, squash cream, toasted walnuts, and Conciato romano". The squash cream was more like a puree and the Conciato romano cheese was very pungent - approaching a blue cheese taste despite not being such. It overpowered everything else. The pizza was also not hot at all when it arrived at the table, making it somewhat dry considering no sauce. I ate 2 slices and had no desire to eat anymore. The service was really mediocre, honestly even sub-par as the server had walked away as someone in our party was ordering pinot grigio and he brought pinot noir and essentially blamed her. There was absolutely zero acknowledgement of the birthday. With all the great pizza in Chicago (including many Italian-style options), I wouldn't bother coming back here unless someone positively assured me that ordering a different pizza would leave me with a better impression.

    Jason S.

    Was up in Ravenswood for an appointment and finally decided to stop into Spacca Napoli after hearing great things. It's one of the higher-rated pizza spots in Chicago and they do Neapolitan-style, my favorite, so I had to try it. It's a nice sit-down restaurant, but since I wasn't really dressed for it, I grabbed my order to go. Super easy process, placed my order with the hostess in about 30 seconds, and even though she said 15-20 minutes, my pizza was ready in under five. Huge plus. Got the Diavola, my go-to style of Neapolitan pizza, and it was excellent. Heated it up a bit when I got home and it was perfect crispy, flavorful, and honestly about as authentic as anything I've had in Italy. No complaints at all. Between the fast service, great pizza, and overall vibe, Spacca Napoli is absolutely a must-try for Neapolitan pizza in Chicago. Can't wait to come back for a proper sit-down meal with friends next time.

    Spacca Napoli is such a refreshing place among a flood of trendy restaurants. The place is warm and feels like you've been invited home to enjoy some home cooked meal! Their servers make you feel exactly like that. Highly recommend trying out their arancini and pistachio pizza paired w their house wine-- Absolute banger. The pistachio pesto sauce base is absolutely delicious and the pizza is surprisingly light!

    Kale salad
    Hanna S.

    A delightful neighborhood place. Others have covered the pizza options well. Our favorite was the unusual pistacchio with crumbled sausage. It's very rich, but worth it. I would have liked more figs on the fig and prosciutto. We loved both of the daily specials we tried: a lemony kale salad and grilled asparagus with yummy walnut cream. I was expecting something like the cashew cream sauce you'd get at a vegan restaurant, but this was more like walnut baba ghanoush. Delicious! The room is pleasant and the servers got the job done. If it hadn't been crazy humid, we would have enjoyed sitting outdoors in the sidewalk cafe area.

    Eggplant
    Priyanka C.

    Coming from someone who typically doesn't like neopolitan style pizza, this place was incredible! Great service and they have a beautiful cozy interior and patio seating as well. They have tons of options for pizza with a good selection of vegetarian items. We started with the eggplant appetizer which was delicious! For pizza we had the buffalina and pistacchio (no sausage) and they were both SO SO good! Definitely do not skip on the desserts! The mini cannolis were to die for.

    Sweet dreams are made of these. Who am I to disagree?
    Denisha B.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a minute and I'm so glad I did! So many pizzas to choose from that sound absolutely fantastic. I decided to go OG and go for a bufalina which is a bit fancier margarita and it's amazing. A glass of red wine, a seat outside, and a pizza to myself I don't have to share. Go and check it out!

    Pistachio pizza
    Diane M.

    I finally had a chance to try Spacca Napoli after having had it bookmarked for years on Yelp. I stopped by for lunch and had the soup of the day to start. The soup consisted of rapini, sausage, and chunks of bread. While it was flavorful, it was also extremely salty. For the pizza, I had the famous Pistachio pizza which fortunately lived up to the hype. I wish I had picked something else as the starter, but the meal overall was pretty good.

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    Worth the wait. All of their pizzas are delicious. Ambience and service were amazing too.

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    Ask the Community - Spacca Napoli

    Do they accept Mastercard and Visa?

    Yes, they do.

    Is there a takeout option?

    Probably but this is not the type of pizza you want for takeout unless you were going to be eating in minutes anyway. Neopolitan pizza is only baked for 60-90 seconds and you want that crust perfect. It is about both flavor and texture.

    What’s the best way to reheat the (rare) leftover pizza at home?? Temp? On a stone? Etc

    First, I'm with you, I've never had leftovers from spacca napoli! But, I have ordered extra pizza to bring home 👌. Stone is probably the best, but who can wait that long! So most likely no reheat at all (me) or microwave (my husband).… Read more

    Can you bring your small dog inside?

    I never get why people think they can take a dog to a restaurant. NO!

    Is there a bar you could dine at?

    No.

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