Bold flavors and authentic pies. This place is fantastic and the staff/owners were extremely friendly. Will definitely come back anytime I find myself in Chicago. read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

[[HIGHLIGHT]]At first it looked kind of cute, very small seating area, simple menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We opted for a half and half, half pizza margherita and half sausage along with a salad and a couple of sparkling waters. The salad was very good and we were able to split one, plenty for both of us. The pizza Margherita half barely had any basil on it and the sausage was very poor, little nubs of something that was supposed to be sausage but didn't quite make the cut. The sauce they used was a little subpar. Given the plethora of pizza parlors in Chicago, avoid this one if you can. read more

Looking at other pics I definitely think my pizza came out more charred than all the others. All in all it's a solid place that is needed in the area as a pizza place like this does not exist around here. Couple of things to improve: 1. I would have wait staff. They seem to be over staffed when I went which was great, but it would have been nice to have been waited on especially at paying over $20 for a personal pizza. 2. Add dessert to the menu. They have a Nutella pizza but I could have gone for a tiramisu or something. Even if it is bought from a bakery or something. 3. The prices for the toppings are kind of crazy. It was an extra $3 for mozzarella cheese. Yes it was high quality but still. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all I will return as I am impressed with how quaint the place is and the pizza was tasty, I mean where can you find pistachio pesto in the city?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered a pizza for delivery(we live around the corner). Fresh mozzarella and basil. It was ok. Kind of cold, kind of soggy. I'll try again but next time I'll dine in so it will be hot. read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

On the one hand... but on the other hand... the pizzas.. they are quite pricey for not being well executed... the pizza dough is to supposed to be able to support the toppings.. they aren't supposed to roll off.. and I didnt spot a hint of oregano or basil on either of our pizzas.. as they really needed some spice/flavor/ some seasoning... and sure you can hold a NY style pizza cupped (not just to hold the toppings ...) but bc they are tradionally larger pieces.. this type of pizzz...here? there were def things wrong in the prep of it. prob wouldn't return.. sadly.. as we do love this type of pizza usually.. read more

While visiting in Chicago. We stopped here to get a pizza. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small just several tables you place your order online while you wait.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It comes out hot from the oven to your table. The staff keep to themselves. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is clean and organized.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered olive oil, garlic, basil and old world pepperoni It was light and very good. I ate the leftovers the next day and it was still good. Also ordered the Marguerite pizza and that was okay but the sauce was sweet and a lot of it. Ordered it again a couple of days later to be delivered it was horrible. It looked the same but the there was no taste to it. I did t eat more than one slice. If you want to eat their pizza I would say eat in the shop but don't get delivery or pick up. They don't make it the same way. read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Olive oil, garlic, basil and old world pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place has been on my list for a very long time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is cozy and cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered two pizzas , one with pistachio pesto and the other is their Margherita pizza. The service was quick and the staffs were good. Coming to the taste, loved how light the bread was, however it was burnt throughout. Couldn't enjoy the bread because of the burnt base and it tasted bitter. Their pistachio pesto was out of the world. Had it not been burnt, I would have really loved the place read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was cute and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great! On to the food...I ordered the margherita which was excellent! A nice standard Neapolitan style pie. I also decided to order the pesto caprese. The buratta was good but the pesto sauce was a bit too salty. I would've preferred it without the pesto altogether to be honest. I'll definitely be back! Great spot! read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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delicious. reminded me of "real" Italian pizza especially with the hint of anchovy. We had the Pistaccio pizza. yummy! service was swift too. read more

Before I crack my knuckles and throw down, you should know I stopped in for a Margherita Pizza. So, let's take a quick detour: The couple times I tried to make my own salsa, I started by throwing tomatoes into a blender. I quickly learned this was a noob move, because you are left with tomato water! I mention this, because the tomato sauce at Strapoli reminds me of these failed culinary experiments of mine. I'm not sure what they were going for, but the result was bland tomato water. When the pizza was still piping hot, it slid right off together with the cheese. Is stayed put a little better once it cooled off some, but still not great. Speaking of cheese, the pieces of mozzarella were fine, but in light of everything else, they effectively stood alone. The small bits of basil failed to make an impact, and it seemed no seasoning of any kind was used. No EVOO either. The salt, red pepper, and oregano helped wake the slices up somewhat, but this seemed like a half-measure. Besides, food should be great out of the kitchen, and not mandate additional seasoning by guests. Without them, the only flavor I was able to pick up on was the one of burnt dough. As much as I want to give them some credit for a cute location and friendly service, this is not enough to get them out of the hole. A well-made Margherita Pizza can be heaven. This poor thing was purgatory. read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - 10.5" Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

BEST PESTO I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE absolutely no cap. This was my first meal in Chicago and I was so impressed!!! The family story behind the business is amazing & the owner we met was so kind & appreciative. Can't wait to come back!!!! read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Caprese Salad 10.5" Build Your Own Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a casual pizza joint. If that's what you're looking for, it hits the mark. The food is mediocre. Pineapple and sausage were not fresh. Pizza was undercooked and the sauce is more like tomato soup than sauce. You can get better pizza elsewhere. To top it off, it's a QR code situation where you place your order and pay on your phone. Before you've had a bite, you're asked to tip 22%. No problem but, like, for what? To bring my pizza? All this for a staggering price. 2 pizzas and one salad were $75. Would not recommend. read more

An honest hidden gem in Chicago! The crust took me straight back to Italy--perfectly chewy with just the right char. The pesto was incredibly flavorful and fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the BYOB setup--people were sipping wine, reading books, and just soaking in the good vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's rare to find a spot that nails the food and the atmosphere so effortlessly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a place I'll be returning to. read more

I love a good Neapolitan pizza and this one is so good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little shop with some outside seating, but feels very European.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fresh, quality ingredients and the staff were helpful and friendly. read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Italian Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pizza was great! Waitstaff was very friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]cozy atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not great for large groups but nice spot for two.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very casual dining, but pizza was great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pizza could be split for 2 people read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Garlic Bread - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got the Margherita pizza. So good and fresh, cooked perfectly. Excited to go back and try a new flavor! read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I say "gotdman". I've read a couple of articles mentioning how good this pizza was namely the "pistachina". While the pesto pizza was good the marinara stole the damn show. It taking me years & quite possibly a fucking decade to find a Mariana sauxe pie that liked. This sauce is special to say the least. Not to sweet, full of flavor, texture is light. It's just quite possibly the best sauce in Chicago whischnis a tall order in a renowned pizza town. Yes the portions are small & yes considering the size this is quite expensive but the taste of amazing. The dough is chewy but not obnoxiously so. In closing this is quite possibly my new favorite pizza in Chicago & if not it's on par with the best. read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - 10.5" Pistachina Pizza Half eaten - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Must visit this spot!!! This pizza is fabulous! The owner and his family were so so nice. The vibes are also very quaint inside. Don't skip out on this awesome Diversey pizza spot. read more

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Finally got to try this place and have to say that one pizza for two people is actually enough. Had the veggie one and it was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A small spot with not too many seats so definitely best to go in the summer when you can sit on the outside tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My one annoyance was that I wish they let you know ahead that if you use a credit card you will pay an extra fee. So bring cash if you can! read more

Strapoli is always amazing! I've been on multiple occasions and it never disappoints. I feel like I am eating pizza in Rome! Their salads are also amazing. It is BYOB, so I recommend bringing a bottle of wine! Must stop place for a casual, delicious meal. read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Soppressata pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We got so lucky on Valentine's Day - we walked in around 6:15 PM and got seated immediately at one of the bar areas. We were instructed to use the QR code to order our pizza at our seats, which I could see helped with the line of pick-up orders flowing in and out. After 6:15 onward the place was packed. It felt like a private night with the owner Marc Berec (https://www.instagram.com/marcberec/?hl=en) as we watched him craft pizzas behind the counter. Italian music played in the background as we sipped our BYOB wine from Foxtrot across the street and enjoyed our fresh pizza. The Pistachina pizza's strengths are the pesto and mushrooms, however, I would love it if the pistachios on top were a touch more diced. Cheers! read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Di Vitta Salad - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Wonderful food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also some outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a family owned restaurant and you can feel the pride in family and ownership. read more

Pizza is authentic Italian style pizza. If you've visited Italy and missed it, this is the place to go. Business is family owned and operated and they're very inviting and nice. The atmosphere is also great. It's an intimate setting with four tables and "chef's" table. The music is calm and folk style music. It's currently BYOB and there's a couple places to stop for that close by. There is a limited ingredient list but everything is fresh and delicious. The signature pizzas are definitely worth a try but you can also build your own. I tried the pistachio and loved it! Beautiful and delicious. read more

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So yummy, I love coal fired pizza, crust is amazing, so is sauce and evoo. They do it the right way! So glad to have them in the neighborhood. Staple for us to grab pizzas and picnic. read more

decent pizza but nothing to write home about. Very thin, few ingredients, burnt crust. never again.....

The food is amazing, the service is amazing and the people are kind. The restaurant is georgious and is very beautifully designed. I love to sit at the bar facing the window and just people watch while I eat Neapolitan pizza. It's so good that I usually order four pizzas and go every weekend at least once. It's my favorite pizza place, and I've been to almost every pizza place in Chicago; just no place does pizza better than Strapoli. If I could I would get a second job and move to the apartments closest to this restaurant so I can eat here every day. I strongly recommend the Margherita, Pistachina and Soppressata pizzas, in that order. I love the Soppressata because it has meat and has a beautifully sweet tang to it, while the pistachina is a more earthy and fulfilling pizza and the margherita is just so delicious and fulfilling. read more

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Full fledged pizza snob here. First time trying Strapoli Pizza. Admittedly, it was to-go, so I was going to give them the benefit of the doubt, but that wasn't needed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In my brief pickup run, the place was quaint and cozy, with friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] By the time I got home, the pizza was still warm, the crust was a wonderful mix of crunchy and chewy, and the toppings were balanced both in flavor and quantity (no topping landsliding off the crust when picked up here). I'm not sure why the "cupped" pepperoni is so endearing, but I just love that. We also had the mortadella and mozzarella sandwich, which was basically a flatbread sandwich made with the pizza crust. Mortadella, peppery arugula, and gooey cheese, along with a zingy/creamy pistachio pesto... yum! I'll definitely be back. Thanks Murcial! read more

Great service and food is fantastic. Love the pizza. Good prices, I hade there presto pizza. Just as good as what I had in Italy very seldom do I give advice to try, but this restaurant is actually a go to. read more

Service was terrible! Waited forever for salad and pizza ,pizza was ok but not worth the wait

Literally our go-to in the neighborhood. If you want a GOOD pizza with bomb-ass sandwich, this is a place to be! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is always fresh and lovely environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

So we ordered the margarita pizza special for pickup at 5:20 which we were excited to see a deal for and an order of breadsticks. What we didn't realize is that we were getting a disgustingly old pizza to save $5... When I say it was bad it was horrible. We didn't realize they make a mass quantity and sell those throughout the special.... it was so gross. The breadsticks had obviously just been cooked as they were warm and good. Just a huge bummer that they have to let their quality suffer over a $5 discount. read more

They sell the Pizzas at the Lincoln Park Farmers Market & other Northside Farmers Markets. I had a Latte. The staff and service is excellent. read more

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Continues to deliver the best food is excellent, perfect personal pizza size, & ambiance/music is phenomenal! They play the classics read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Pistachio pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing pizza. As Italian living abroad I'm always looking for the pizza and the vibe reminding me mostly of home. Strapoli makes the magic. The pizza is perfect and so are the ingredients. Add to this a friendly owner and it's (hopefully) a recipe for success!! The concept is new and the idea is to have something to eat or share at all times of the day. We loved it!! read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Pizza Margherita! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have never tasted a pizza that had me closing my eyes with each bite!!! I thought, "is this what pizza taste like in Italy?" Everything from the crust to the sauce and toppings were PERFECT! Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely make a stop to Strapolis!! read more

Friendly service, good ambiance with nice upbeat soft music while I waited for my pick up. And the food was great! read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Margarita 10.5" Margherita Pizza and salad. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is amazing 10/10 every time. I'm local to the area and come here 2 a month. Pizza is amazing and the Sweet Bacon sandwich is so delicious. Staff members are friendly and the vibes are great. BYOB as well. A hidden gem in Chicago read more

The food was flavorful and delicious, it was enjoyable looking outside, while everybody was walking by and people watch, quaint, cozy environment. read more

Strapoli Pizzeria - Great crisp, light fare, great ingredients flavor. It was the perfect lunch while walking around. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loved it! Definitely coming back. As others have said, marinara steaks the show. Pistachio pizza - muah!!

Expensive for what you get. Limited ingredients (I.e., no onions available). Our pizza was served lukewarm and watery. Tomato sauce lacked taste, zest. The place was busy/popular and we want to see Lakeview businesses succeed. BUT, this place was like eating pizza I made myself at home. Not ready for prime time in my opinion. read more