Food was (almost) uniformly excellent: pizza as an appetizer was hot and tasty; four different pastas all got high marks (and portions were generous); BBQ ribs were meaty and tender (and Wednesday special was a bargain -- full slab for $18.95). Only the minestrone soup missed the mark: vegetables were seriously overcooked and therefore mushy. Service from server "Michelle" was friendly and gracious. Ambience of an old-school, neighborhood restaurant was comfortable, relaxed, welcoming. Would definitely recommend checking out Trattoria Perrotta! read more

I've been going here since I was a kid in the 90s ( we mostly got takeout back then) . Love their pastas. I got the rigatoni bosctiola and it was delicious. They give you a good portion so you have some leftovers. The pasta comes with soup or salad, a dinner bread. The service is always good. The ambiance can be casual or romantic as well. read more

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I've ordered at least 200 pizzas from Porrettas over the past 3-4 decades, and it's not the same pizza it used to be. Something changed in the last year, and it's enough to make me want to go elsewhere moving forward. It's not the taste of the pizza, but the size of it. The thin crust pizza used to have a nice crust around the edges. Now a thin crust resembles a cracker crust pizza. The crust used to have a nice 3/4" crusted edge, where now it's a 1/4" or less. This isn't a one or two time occurrence. It happens all the time now. I have no idea why they changed it after being in business forever. It wasn't broke, so why did they feel they had to fix it? I've spoken to other people, who feel the same. If I wanted a cracker crust pizza, that's what I would be asking for. Sorry, but I don't! read more

Trattoria Porretta - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a delicious Italian resturant. There are so many entrees . Sandwiches and great pizza menu . It is very busy burr friendly and nice! It has more than one rooms to dine in. There is a full bar also. Wine lists and TVs read more

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What a great gem on the nw side of Chicago.... The service was great, the food starting with the fried calamari then enjoying the ribs as my main course. Looking at others choice of meals such as lasagna, as well as the eggplant soothed everyone's hunger! Highly recommend a neighborhood establishment. read more

Our favorite neighborhood spot! The rigatoni is my go-to, but don't sleep on the chicken and ribs combo!

Second visit. Without question - ribs are good, maybe great, tender but perfect texture - definitely better than the any other restaurant or "Inn" in the area. Staff could be more outgoing, more personality...room may be too quiet, pipe in some Dean Martin! Old school, affordably priced, good portions, support now! Hope this doesn't become one of those long standing neighborhood joints that disappears and everyone is sad once it is too late. read more

We had dinner at Porretta's Saturday and it was great. It was our second visit in recent weeks. The bread comes out hot and it's outstanding. Very nice salad with mixed greens and excellent dressing. We had lasagna, eggplant parm and pasta with vodka sauce. We were too full for dessert so took home some yummy Tiramisu . Service is good and the atmosphere is homey at this family owned place. We'll be back to try to pizza soon. read more

This review is mostly just for a cheese thin crust, well done, square pizza - it looked great when we got it but the sauce was kinda sweet and a kinda bland. We added hot peppers and parmesan but it was still just ok. We also got the mushrooms which were fine and a side of mostaccioli which was also just ok. The service was really great so I would give it another shot, I'd just probably try something else. read more

Food is always good n the family special is killer with the bbq chicken n pizza n pop we order it like every week or two

Great food. I've had just about everything on the menu and the owner is really nice. Tiramisu is home made and a must have. Wednesday rib special is a steal. read more

The ribs were phenomenal and the hot bread on the table memorable. Service is very attentive, I had not been here in years and now I am anxious to go back. I spoke to the owner and toid him he needs to advertise more about the great gem of a restaurant he has! read more

This is my go to thin crust "tavern style "pizza when I visit Chicago in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Normally we take out but tonight we actually ate in the dining room, which was cozy and comfortable. Service is always super friendly. Nice family owned restaurant. We opted for a medium sausage pizza along with some calamari. They bring you hot fresh bread when you sit down Pizza had plenty of cheese and sausage and a thin crispy crust. Calamari was also very flavorful and crisp. There's street parking as well as a small tiny parking lot along the backside of the building. Just a great restaurant overall. read more

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It's been years since I order pizza from here. I don't know how I forgot about them. From the moment the young lady answered the phone & took my order, to the cool & very polite guy that delivered the piping hot pie, perfection. Don't forget to use the coupon from the grocery store reciept. read more

Ordered a pizza from here on a whim, turns out I found my new go-to pie joint! I initially ordered for delivery through a 3rd party only to have to restaurant call me direct to confirm my order and let me know that I ordered incorrectly and was being charged extra for no reason. I thought this was beyond cool of them. They cancelled the order and I was able to place a new one directly on the phone and save over $10! All class and the best part is the pizza arrived super quick piping hot and delicious! Not sure why I didn't know about this place sooner but glad I do now! Highly recommend, look forward to trying other food they offer. read more

Trattoria Porretta - All sausage 1/2 pepperoni 1/2 mushroom and all delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's fine. Nothing remarkable. Unfortunately "thin crust" was too thick causing it to be limp and doughy throughout. The mushrooms had a strange texture, similar to canned. There was nothing about this pizza that separated it from others in terms of flavor or preparation. Asked for our pizza to be uncut as we will throw it in the oven for a few minutes if needed. Unfortunately directions weren't followed. Still on a mission to find a solid pizza on the NW side... read more

Trattoria Porretta - "Thin crust" was chewy and doughy. Wouldn't recommend for those who like thin and crispy pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been ordering pizza from Porretta's for quite some time. Always delivered hot and fresh, with ample toppings and cooked to perfection. Tonight I decided to dine in for the first time. It was a solo run since I had other errands to attend to in the area a bit later. The dining room was intimate, just the right size and not too crowded on this Thursday night. The table offered wasn't too my liking, so I was able to select the one I wanted, by the window in the main dining area. I liked the lovely table settings that were spotlessly clean. The lit candle on the table (unscented thankfully) added to the ambience of the restaurant. The glassware and decanter of ice cold water was a nice touch. My Italian staple is rigatoni with marina and meatballs. Dinner was served with a soup or salad. I opted for the Minestrone soup, that was served with baked bread, butter, or olive oil and parmesan cheese. Everything was prepared to perfection, attractively presented and was delicious. The hostess and wait staff were very attentive and friendly. Courses were properly spaced and plates removed as needed. This added to the enjoyment of the meal, not being rushed or left to languish. The cost of the meal was very reasonable. My only regret is not having come here sooner. One of the best meals that I've had in Jefferson Park. read more

I haven't had the chance to sit down and dine inside yet, but let me tell you their PizZa and Pasta are authentic and by far some of the best I've had. The flavors are rich, bold, and comforting. That hot honey pizza with one topping (I'm not even sure what the topping is!) it's incredible. Sweet, spicy, and perfectly balanced. And the vodka sauce? Wow. Creamy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Can't wait to try more from the menu and hopefully dine in soon. Delizioso! Autentico! Come una fetta d'Italia nel cuore della città. I live down the street proud to have them local help small buisness Flores family stamp of approval! read more

Haven't dined in here for years so this review is solely on a pick-up order. Placed on the website & there was a coupon for $5 off to use. The pizza was ready when I arrived. It was still warm and super tasty! read more

Trattoria Porretta - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best thin crust pizza on the North West Side of the City. "tavern style" If you must use that to find the dang place. Delivery is quick and pizza arrives hot and fresh. Tomato sauce used actually has seasoning and flavor, its not that bland tasteless tomato paste you find on many pizza. There is a good ratio of sauce, to cheese, to topping to crust. Crust is thin crispy and perfect. Salads were meh, wings are a hard pass. I have never dined in so can't speak to ambiance, and can only speak to the delivery service. They do have a dedicated pickup window for pizza which is nice. read more

The Best pizza ever! No mores to say try it can't go wrong , we have buying it years , they make it with real veg, and lot heat!

I am allergic to tomatoes and black pepper, but I really wanted to have pizza. I decided to message them through Facebook. It was a sunday afternoon, and I honestly wasn't expecting a response that day, much less within 15 minutes. I explained my situation and asked if they offered a sauceless pizza because it isn't difficult to make. (Fresh garlic and olive oil on the base of the dough instead of sauce). They responded yes they do. Great. I had inquired about the mushrooms and spinach, they responded right away that the mushrooms n spinach had been sautéed in black pepper. Thank you so much for listening to my concerns from earlier. After this awesome conversation through messenger we finally ordered dinner. My pizza was delicious with fresh garlic, mushrooms, and spinach. And olive oil crust. I highly recommend getting a sauceless pizza. John, the owner is awesome. read more

Our family has been going for over 2 decades. The best and our favorite pizza by a mile. Cannot go wrong with any of the food on the menu. Would recommend to anyone read more

Delivery was prompt my pizza was just as ordered extra thin & crispy and delivery driver was very kind. Love the pizza has been one of my faves ! read more

Tried Trattoria Porretta for the first time today. Very comfortable dining room. We had the fried calamari, the rib special and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend all of them! Can't wait to return to try the pizza! read more

Great pizza and excellent customer service. Will order delivery again. Nice neighborhood restaurant.

Obsessed with their food , I haven't been able to go in a while but I would work there just to be able to smell the food ! So good ! Nice upscale Italian restaurant. LOVE IT read more

12/15/18 - My company Christmas Party was here at Trattoria Porretta Ristorante. Last year it was @ Alta Villa in Addison. Usually banquet food leaves a lot to be desired. Trattoria Porretta is light years better then the latter We started w/cocktails @ 6:30 along w/appetizers. The appetizers served were delicious. I had meatballs that were absolutely delicious as were the pieces of Italian sausage. They had small slices of Italian bread with excellent red sauce & mozzarella cheese melted on top. Other appetizers served were triangular pieces of filo dough with spinach & small breaded mozzarella sticks. All the appetizers were good especially the meatballs. (Sorry no pictures) At the tables we had 2 bottles of wine, 1 red & 1 white. Dinner started w/a large antipasto platter. The platter had a small dish in the center w/baby mozzarella & sun dried tomatoes in olive oil surrounded by prosciutto w/salami underneath the prosciutto. The platter also had pieces of mozzarella cheese, green olives, red peppers & pepperoncini. Ahh deliciouso. As w/most groups the food was served banquet style. We started w/a cup of vegetable minestrone soup and a salad (neither was memorable). The first main course of baked boneless skinless chicken breasts came out. Many times you get chicken & it's dry. This was cooked to perfection, tender & moist. The green beans were also cooked perfectly still w/a bit of a crisp texture and not over cooked. The baked potatoes were very good, but the slices of roast beef were nothing remarkable. The meal ended w/a serving of lemon sorbet which was light and vert refreshing and the perfect end of a good meal w/just the right lemon tang & sweetness to cleanse the palate. Overall the meal was pretty good (better then most) for a banquet style. The service was good & the company was awesome with my wife, my buddy Brian (30 plus years & his daughter, along w/my co workers. Add I the open bar and it made for a great evening. If the banquet style dinner was that good I plan on going back and dining @ Trattoria Porretta Ristorante. read more

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Had a great dinner last night. I enjoyed all of the specials for the evening - drinks, appetizer, and dinner The prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. Definitely will be going back soon. read more

Nice pizza! We got three pizzas with different toppings and we had very little leftovers. Heavier thin crust, with plenty of cheese and toppings. Delivery was spot on and all the food was great. Definitely will order again. read more

Trattoria Porretta - Pizzahhhh - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As an Italian woman, it is very difficult for me to praise an Italian restaurant. Porretta's has Great homemade Italian food. The service is wonderful and the prices are Very reasonable. They are a little bit of Italy in a great little neighborhood. read more

Let's start off by saying that this place convinced a Southsider that the Northside has better pizza AND pasta. We all know how difficult it is finding the perfect pizza place but Poretta's is top of my list. One bite and you'll be hooked. But pizza is not the only thing that's great here..........because their Baked Mostaccioli comes in a strong second place. My boyfriend really liked their Chicken Alfredo as well. Also I want to commend their service and delivery. We have always gotten great delivery drivers who are efficient and really kind. I don't think I've ever said that about another place. So definitely give this place a try next time you can't decide what to eat in the neighborhood. read more

I have to give this place three stars because the waitress Kate is literally the sweetest person I've ever met and gives a 5-star performance, but based on today's visit with another waitress, the rating must be lower. Let's begin with the positives. My friends and I came here for my friend's birthday back in January. It was my first time here, and Kate said how beautiful we looked (we were dressed up), asked where we were headed, and told us that she hoped we have the best time... we liked her so much that we joked around and told her to come with us because she was so friendly and hospitable. She took pictures for us, she gave us hugs goodbye, and she even remembered our names. BEST. WAITRESS. EVER. On this day, the food was amazing... I got the lemon chicken with artichoke hearts and it was heavenly. Fast-forward to today, the place was slow, and my same friends from last time and I came around 8pm. We had a different waitress, but our old waitress Kate saw us and remembered all of the details about that night we came 4 months ago. She gave us hugs again and she told us she wasn't gunna be our waitress but we will have a great one. I wish we had her again=( Our waitress today was very nice, but awfully slow. It took so long for us to have our order taken, and the thing that ruined my whole experience was that at the end of our dinner, she asked if I needed change back for my $15 bill (my two friends and I got separate checks). I said yes please, and she literally gave me a $5 bill... normally when people want change back, it's because they want to pay the tip with part of that change. I was honestly pissed because I had no other cash on me, and if I wanted to give her a $5 tip, I wouldn't have asked for change back. The food was still delicious today, and I definitely will come back to this place, but the service needs to get a little faster and improve when it comes to getting change back... read more

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We often get the daily specials that come with soup and bread and it is always more than we can eat at one time, so this means that we get more than one meal out of each meal. It is very cost effective and the food is very good. read more

So on Valentines Day my bosses were chatting about ordering a heart shaped pizza. Since my hubs had to work an afternoon shift, I wanted to not cook yet feed myself and my adult son. I went on the Porrettas site, ordered and paid for a meal to pick up after work within 3 minutes. The site was so easy to use. I went to pick up after work and our large heart shaped sausage pizza looked perfect, but the chicken parm I ordered for me was OUT OF THIS WORLD! It came with a huge chunk of fresh bread, a generous side salad, and the chicken parm with sauce and pasta was divine! The portion was so generous, I had it for dinner for three nights and was sad it was all gone on night number 4. The son and hubs devoured the entire pizza that night I must add, so I'm sure it was good! read more

Damn! Porretta.....it's where its at! Only thing that will make it better is if they served a 2 liter RC cola with a large or bigger pizza. Wings are good too....kinda think of it everything is good! read more

Rosa J. has officially become a new resident in Portage Park. "Foodie on Foot" has instinctively detected the presence of the closest restaurant to our house: Porretta's Trattoria. While Porretta's Trattoria certainly has an more upscale and intimate dine-in option, the steel side door on Waveland serves as the carry-out center. By the way, parking is more than sufficient on Central and on Waveland behind the restaurant. Hubby called in four-five (45) minutes for an order of large, 14-inch stuffed pizza ($25.24 after tax, as of 10/26/2015) with these three (3) ingredients: spinach, green olives, and zucchini. What I could tell was that this stuffed pizza will have a plenty of leftovers for at least two (2) more meals. For a neighborhood standard, their stuffed pizza was excellent! The pizza was nearly perfect except I preferred a slightly softer crust. Porretta's was a bit "stiff" to me. I rendered a full score for their abundance of cheese and all the main ingredients we requested. They obviously didn't skimp on the "stuffed" portion. I will definitely strive to be a regular at Porretta's. Their carry-out menu is surprisingly extensive. I'm very glad a quality family-friendly restaurant and take-out joint is some feet away from us! read more

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Pros; Veggie pizza is some of the best I've ever had. Seriously. Portions are always generous and everything we have had is delicious. Prices are decent also. Cons: THE SERVICE WHEN DINING IN. No joke it is always the worst of anywhere we go. It's mind blowing how unprofessional, slow, not helpful and just don't give a crap these employees are. We are at the point where we will only get take out or delivery because it's this bad. The service is not even a 1 star each time we have dealt with a server here. For a restaurant that serves food as wonderful as here it's shocking they put this as the face of the business. Last Friday for example no one ever had full drinks after initial service despite repeated requests for a refill. At one point asked for a pepper grinder and she laughed at my partner telling him to use the one on the table when it was like 7 steps behind her on the shelf she just didn't want to get it. Salads were not brought over for around 45 min, we just sat there with empty glasses. It has truly been awful each time. read more

Trattoria Porretta - Fried risotto...so delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very authentic food and amazing service. Food is super fresh. Our favorites: grigliata di pesce, lasagna, stuffed gnocchi and tiramisu! They serve warm bread and butter while you wait for your food. We celebrated my mom's 50th birthday and we had a great great time. Our family feels like at home at Porreta. Highly recommended! read more

Trattoria Porretta - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their pan pizza may just be the best around. Absolutely unique, and incredibly delicious!