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Montrose (Brown)
Wed-Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wed-Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Took advantage of the Tuesday night coupon with 10% off your total bill (check their website for the dets). Had heard some rave reviews about the Naple's style pizza here, so found my way here with my roommate from high school to check it out! With the main side of their restaurant full by the time we arrived at 6:30 PM, I was worried we wouldn't be seated... but their smaller side of the restaurant was empty so we were seated quickly. 45 minutes later, the whole restaurant was full and there was a waiting line to get in. Get here early. Even on a Tuesday.
Mozzarella in Carrozza - Appetizer that was essentially a friend mozzarella sandwich with prosciutto in it. I tasted the mozzarella, didn't get much flavor of the prosciutto. My dinnermate loved it, I was fairly iffy. Likely go with another app next time.
Pizza Funghi e. Salsiccia - Fresh ingredients can make or break a pizza for me, and this was no exception. The sausage and mushrooms were wonderfully fresh, and tasted phenomenal.
Pizza Bianca - Buffalo mozzarella with basil, and I was expecting this experience to be somehow more... enlightening. I had heard so much about buffalo mozz versus non buffalo, so perhaps I need a side by side comparison. Good pizza, but not a repeat.
Crust - Spacca Napoli really shines at making the crust of the pizza. In what I've been told is true Naples style, the center of the pizza is ridiculously paper thin, while the sides are perfectly bready. And while I personally prefer a slightly crisper crust, it was pretty obvious that quality of ingredients used for even the crust were phenom.
Verdict: A total of $50 after tax and tip even with 10% off for two non-alcoholic drinks, two 10-inch pizzas, and an appetizer. With pizza prices averaging $14 a piece, this is definitely more of a splurge, but is high quality pizza I would be willing to enjoy once a month or so. Nice job Spacca!
Really delicious, can't wait to go back!
Had a great salad- very fresh, nicely dressed, crisp. The pizza is amazing, so good! I had the margarita w/arugula and would definitely recommend.
We were really surprised when the bill came, only b/c we ordered our wine by the glass, which added up quickly. They have a great selection of wines and are very helpful in pointing you in the right direction. Next time, bottle.
*Went back tonight, just as amazing- and got free soup! Awesome food and service, can't beat it in Chi!!!
After mentioning Spacca Napoli as a reliable pizza source to a friend, I thought, "Hey! That's very unYelply of me. I haven't even tried it yet!" So to Italia we go.
A little bit off the beaten path, parking is ample in warehouseville, and we parked right in front. Spacca Napoli is very clean, looks new, nearly spotless. The menu isn't huge--it's pizze, pizze, pizze! The list is divided into red pizza (with their italiano version of good ol' marinara) and white (no sauce). I don't know how to explain our waiter's demeanor, but considering the menu was mostly in Italian, I needed further explanation and recommendation--I felt slightly rushed by him to make a decision. I chose the Salsiccia e Broccoletti, with Italian sausage, rapini, mozzarella, and olive oil, my date chose the Diavola (itza pepperoni!).
So I chose the wrong pizza. I should have had the Diavola, which was delightfully spicy. Mine tasted like the soup I ordered--the special Carozza soup--and while that was fine, it wasn't for me. All the ingredients were delicious and fresh, yet the flavor combo just didn't hit my palate right--maybe I'm a sauce girl? The crust? A little too burnt around the edges for me.
I kind of feel like this place is trying too hard--I know you're trying to be authentic, you win awards, blah blah blah. But serving Coke and Diet Coke in mini European-style bottles at 2 bucks a pop with no refills? That's just shameless.
Decent, but not totally impressed. Impress me.
my favorite pizza in chicago. Absolutely wonderful.
This a favorite of mine in Chicago. Amazingly good pizza, great apps and salads. It's a regular spot for my boyfriend and I. We live semi close, but even if we moved we'd still head up there for the food, atmosphere, and service. The prosecco while you wait for your pizza to go (because it cooks in 90 seconds), the canoli on your way out, and their special pizzas are ALWAYS amazing. There's something about thier crust that makes you coming back for more.
I can def. have an entire pizza to myself, but they are good to share with an app and salad if you're both light eaters. Proscuitto and Bufalo to start is amazing, yet so simple!
I love this place. By far my favorite regular quant joint in the city. I'm happy for their success, but hate that the wait keeps getting longer! We've been going for so long now, we'll continue as long as they keep it up :)
My review should be taken with a grain of salt. I've never actually eaten _IN_ the restaurant so I won't be talking about their service or staff with the exception of the hostess. Spacca Napoli is our Friday night special. It is almost to the point where I don't need to look at the menu for change. (hey when you find something that works why mess with it?) I probably should one of these days. In the event that they run out of an ingredient.
Oh yeah. The pizza! It is "...out of this world..." good. For us lazy folk who can't wait 30 minutes for a seat our really good meal is served in less than fifteen. What you get is the Neopolitan style pizza which is a hit or miss for some (this being Chicago and home of the deep-dish) I have no intentions to start a pizza style war because there's enough bellies for them to co-exist in Chicago. Someday I will venture out of the comfort zone but now I'm afraid the service will have to live up to the food which is -lets face it- tough.
Great place for pizza! The service is friendly, fast and knowledgeable. While dawdling after our amazing meal, the super friendly restaurant owner stopped by our table and offered us a free shot of some Italian sweet liquor to turn the table over quicker. We got up, had the shot outside and jeesh, it was well worth it. This is great place to take those picky pizza people and not a bad place for a date either. The specials are always new and interesting. The wine selection is a little above average. And, I'd be amiss not to mention their great desserts - definitely worth keeping a little room for even if you share.
Soggy Soggy Soggy Dough! Wet in the center and the crust is pretty much identical consistency to something like Dominoes. The fresh bufalo is nice and i had nice panna cotta, but in my opinion the pizza is worthless.
If not the best pizza in the city, easily in the top 5. The dough has a great chewy quality despite being thin, and the toppings are about as fresh and well presented as you can get. The menu is narrow, though. I understand that true neapolitan pizzas have a pretty limited number of ways to prepare and top, but I don't see a reason to stick so close to doctrine. They've got a great crust and while they have 16 something pizzas listed, they're all basically minor variations on 3 or 4 different pizzas. I love them all, but I'd go back way more often if they had more variety.
The atmosphere tries to be intimate and friendly, but it comes off more as classy pizza parlor. The wine choices are only decent, way outclassed by the pizza. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Variety is the spice of life, so when I'm in the mood for non-deep dish pizza (gasp!) I head to Spacca Napoli. Spacca serves my favorite Neapolitan style pizza in the city. The crust has a great combination of chewiness and char. The sauce is bright and flavorful - not the best I've ever had but still very good. If you enjoy a good Margherita, I would definitely recommend upgrading to the Bufalina. The buffalo mozzarella is creamier and more nutty in flavor compared to their standard mozzarella, definitely worth the few extra dollars.
We were in a bit of a hurry and asked how long for one of their pizza's. "In about 5-10 Min". Great.
1 Funghi e Salsiccia
1 Moretti
2 Water
Pizza came out in under 5 minutes. Solid. Not great but good. Priced right with friendly, efficient service.
In a hurry and looking for an above average Neapolitan pizza, come to Spacca Napoli.
Ventured there recently with the dames who dine and we had a mighty fine time.
Not one for swine, I kept it simple with the margarita pizza and it was delicious. Crust was well cooked, top to bottom (char marks to prove it) and the ingredients were top shelf. My only regret is that it wasn't piping hot when it arrived - just warm. Not sure if that's because I was with a group of 5 and they waited until all were out before serving to me, but yeah, wish it were hot like Don Johnson.
We shared a nice bowl of olives. They are not on the menu, so you got to ask for them...but worth the request.
Eggplant appy was really good, despite what it looked like on arrival (like dog vomit).
Wine was great and so utterly reasonably priced.
If you're with a few peeps who are seeking a casual outing and don't want to break the bank, and if you don't need mood-lighting and attentive service, go here.
I'm in love with authentic Italian pizza, and this is by far the best-- the ONLY-- authentic Italian pizza I've ever had in the 'States. Before finding Spacca, I searched all over the city for good, wood-fired Italian pizza. Now I just go here.
All of the food here is fresh and authentic. It feels like dining in Europe. The atmosphere is perfect, too. Cozy, classy, not too packed, but never empty. Expect a moderate wait on weekends, usually 15-20 min.
Their wine list is fabulous, too. They offer several cheap ($6-$8) glasses of GOOD Italian wine. Whoever makes their wine list knows how to spot a good value.
If you're looking at other Yelp reviews of wood-fired pizza places, notice that even for highly-rated establishments, reviewers often compare the place-- unfavorably-- to Spacca. That says it all.
Disclaimer: I am a midwestern girl (born & raised) and have never been to Italy.
Boy, this place gets a lot of hype and its busyness has scared me from visiting sooner. On a Saturday at 2:30 the place was nearly empty with one other couple sharing the patio with us.
The pizzas are about 10 inches in diameter and come out quick! The ingredients are really fresh and you can taste it (Dear Basil, I love you. I thought my favorite herb was mint but no, it's you.). The crust is soft and doughy which was good for a change, but I'm more of a crispy crust kind of gal.
My favorite part of the meal? The Italian peach iced tea. It may have been the best iced tea ever.
So, Spacca Napoli, you serve some good pizza in a pleasant setting but my heart is with the Italians on the other side of Irving Park: Pizza Rustica.
eh- it was ok. we got 2 pizzas, one was kind of bland. the one that we did enjoy was the one with prosciutto on it. our appetizer was great, tasted very fresh, i think it was the caprese salad. i mean i guess you can't really mess that up. it's bread, mozzarella and a slice of tomato.
the space is cute. lots of couples having date night. while you wait, the hostess gave us some complimentary apps. as we were leaving the owner gave us some complimentary cannolis.
maybe ill come back in the summer to take advantage of the outdoor seating. but definitely nothing memorable.
This is the best pizza I have ever had outside of Naples. No deep-dish nonsense here, just the perfect blend of fresh ingredients (I had Bianca con Bufala e Rucola: Pizza Bianca with Mozzarella Di Bufala, Arugula, Basil, Olive Oil) and crust that was thin-ish, chewy and crispy, and actually flavorful, not just bland bread. We also had the appetizer special of cheese and prosciutto between pieces of sourdough bread and then deep fried served with a mouthwatering tomato sauce. My mouth is actually watering as I remember eating it. My husby got Salsiccia: Tomatoes, Fior Di Latte Mozzarella, Basil, Italian Sausage, Olive Oil as his pizza, and as I am not a huge sausage person I was shocked at how much I loved it.
This carb-heavy fantastic meal was topped off with espresso and panna cotta served with some sort of tangy, sour-ish sauce and fruit (I wish I had been paying more attention, but I knew I wanted panna cotta as soon as I heard the words and blanked out, but I think it was maybe pears in a marsala wine sauce). Husby got tiramisu, which he loved, but I was so in love with the perfectly sweet and sour blend of creamy custard and sauce that I hardly tasted his.
The topper of it all is that the pizzas are individual size, but huge, so I have half of the amazing pizza to look forward to for lunch today! Go there!
Oh yeah! Few things in this world make me (and my stomach) as happy as finding a new, delicious pizza place. My date and I were super tired and decided just to have something delivered. We got lucky and just picked this place at random. I usually scope things out on Yelp, but it wasn't till after we devoured our pizza that I saw this place had tons of reviews, averaging 4-stars. Mmm, Mmm.
We had the medium, thin-crust with pineapple. If I wasn't starving at the time, I would have taken my time with it and made sweet, passionate... /cough /remember where I am
Suffice it to say this pizza ruled. To quote a great Mr. Show skit, 'The Altered State of Drugachusetts,' "I declare this pizza to be... AWESOME!" - Mayor OD'd on Crack (watch it and that will make sense).
Add to that, the delivery guy was a very sweet and nice 60 year-old man that struck up a conversation with me while I signed and got tip money. It was nice. Most pizza delivery guys just hand you the pie and leave... unless of course they are delivering to a pornography shoot, in which case... well, let's not get into that now.
Speaking of cameras and 'zas... what ever happened to Two Guys A Girl And A Pizza Place?? I guess Ryan Reynolds got too cool for school.
i like where it is more than what it is. middle is sloppy and crust is crusty...no transition.
I thought that when Spacca Napoli opened its doors (replacing a hole-in-the-wall diner) I would be a frequent customer as I lived just down the street. OK - it deserves high marks for efforts at authenticity of Neopolitan pizza. However, the menu is very limited - you can pay a lot not to be filled up (very un-Chicago, so it should also be true to its local roots!) It suffers from its success - they just don't know how to handle excess flow of customers. Lack of restaurant experience from the proprietors bring it down. To paraphrase Yogi Berra, "no one goes there anymore, it's too busy."
I thought the pizza here was really delicious! We had a group of about 11 and had to wait a little while for a table, but the wait wasnt too bad. To make up for the wait, they offered us a complimentary pizza. It was a mushroom pizza that was fantastic! I shared the Prosciutto e Rucola which was really fresh and full of flavor. The prosciutto was a little too salty for my taste though. Next time I'll choose something without prosciutto. I'm usually a thin crust kinda gal but the pizza dough here was so fresh and airy. I really liked it. Overall the experience here was great. The servers were great as well.
I've never been to Italy, so I don't know how authentic this place is. However, it was exciting when I couldn't understand most of the menu because of the Italian words.
We ordered the Bufalina pizza (mozzarella made with buffalo milk), a beer, and a Diet Coke. The Diet Coke came in a cute little glass bottle, something I'd never seen at a restaurant. The wood-fired pizza was a little over-done and had a few burnt spots, but had an excellent balance of cheese and sauce (definitely not cheesy like the pizzas I'm used to).
I highly recommend checking out this restaurant!
Possibly the worst 'brick oven-baked pizza.' While it's lightning fast in getting your order, the crust itself is ridiculously soggy and the ingredients is not that impressive. I had their Salsiccia, which had tomatoes, fior di latte mozzerella, chunks of basil, italian sausage (this was fine), and olive oil. My cousin had their Salsiccia e Broccoletti, which was a pizza bianca with italian sausage, rapini, fior di latte mozzerella, and olive oil. Let me tell you - their rapini is the broccoli raab, and it's quite bitter bitter bitter! It literally ruined the whole taste of the pizza, and you can't get that bitterness out. Yuck. Their 'Italian Sodas' are basically what you can buy at Whole Foods - San Pellegrino sodas in their 3 flavors. Parking can be somewhat of a pain, depending on what time of day and day of the week you go.
I was originally taken here by an Italian ex-pat who told me it was "the real deal." How could anyone possibly turn that down? The pizza is excellent - ultra thin crust the way I like it. All the food is fresh. I had anti pasti with various sausages & cheeses & olives that were a foodie's wet dream (not that I consider myself a foodie). The last time I went I had the ice cream truffle thingy and it was REALLY good. The owner came by and served us glasses of prosecco and we were given miniature cannolis on our way out the door. Really charming. This is my kind of place.
The location is a little tucked away spot on along the train tracks. I've never been patient enough to wait for an outdoor table, but I haven't had to wait long for a table inside. Yes, the food is a little pricey, but I feel like I'm getting a special meal, so I don't mind paying extra.
I thought this place was pretty good. Service was okay.
Spacca uses good fresh ingredients on the pizza, like the basil on the Margarita pizza takes center stage in your mouth in flavor. But here's why the 3 stars, granted they use fresh ingredients, but those wonderful flavors were overshadowed by the charred and burned taste of the crust, then to justify that with $13-17 price tag, it was insult to injury. If not for the overwhelming charred taste, the crust is good and chewy (in a good way).
I heard many good things about this place, I wish I would have experienced the same.
Too bad I can't tell you how great the food was or how kind the wait staff was during our visit. The owner, Jonathan, turned away 20 people who didn't even need to be seated at the same place in the restaurant and were willing to wait and drink until things opened up. When calling earlier in the day, the girl who worked in the restaurant knew that he'd be a jerk about it and let us know when we called that if it were her restaurant, she'd never turn away business like that. Apparently, he has a disgust for getting lots of paying customers at once. We had to wait for him to return our call to see if we would be allowed to come to his establishment. Pshhh.
We called as a courtesy to give him a heads up. His explanation for telling us NOT to come? Our "party" wanted to come to the restaurant during their dinner rush. Last I checked, we would have been customers as well. It's too bad you didn't accommodate our group, Spacca Napoli. Major thumbs down. We will take our business elsewhere and make sure to steer people away from your restaurant.
I moved from California to Chicago 6 months ago. So, I thought when people refer to pizza in Chicago, they always mean deep dish pizza.
That's why I was amazed to see Spacca Napoli is #1 in Pizza category of Chicago Zagat (Lou Malnati's tied for 1st place. I love it, too).
In Spacca Napoli, we can enjoy friendly service, fancy terrace, and non-fatty, authentic pizzas. I liked Mozzerlla di Buffala especially.
But, I can't rave about it. It is a little pricey. Actually I visited some well-known restaurant of thin-crust pizza in St. Paul, San Francisco, Tokyo and Italy, they offered great pizzas at more reasonable prices.
Chicago may be known for its deep dish pizza, but the pizza at Spacca Napoli is definitely worth the visit. When my wife and I first entered the establishment, there was a huge crowd of people waiting inside and outside of the restaurant. We pushed our way through and the hostess quoted us about a 45 minute wait time. As we were debating whether or not to wait, the owner approached us AND HE RECOMMENDED ANOTHER RESTAURANT if we decided not to stay at his! (He recommended Glenn's Diner, in case you're wondering, another fantastic restaurant we frequent often). We decided to wait for a table. During our wait, the owner walked around with some free appetizers for the crowd to sample---you could also get drinks from the bar, although it was kind of tough squeezing around all the people, tables and waitstaff.
We were not disappointed. I'm glad we waited! The pizza selection at Spacca Napoli is very unique and refreshing. Lots of fresh vegetables and italian meats. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious from the appetizer to the brickoven pizza. After we paid and were leaving the restaurant, the owner chased us down and insisted we try a few complimentary mini cannolis and he thanked us for waiting! What great customer service!
Pizza adoration. I just loved it. The toppings are all fresh and authentic, I was with a large group and everyone loved what they ordered, but the thing that makes a pizza a great pizza for me is a great crust.
A super thin, chewy, hot oven charred savory crust. Not the dried out too-dense crust you find all over Chicago, honest to god great crust.
That said, the toppings are great too- San Marzano tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, crisp arugula, tiny ripe tomatoes, fresh sausage...
Get here early to snag a table on the patio, and you won't regret it.
Some friends and I went here one night when the wait was too long over at Great Lake. We were dead-set on pizza and gave this place a try based on it's proximity to home.
We ordered 4 pizzas, were given a free glass of Prosecco and before I was done with the drink, the pizzas were ready. Holy Moly! Wood burning pizza ovens still amaze me!
The buffalo mozzarella and arugula are outta this world.
I want it in my mouth now.
A recent dinner at Spacca Napoli for a group of girlfriends and me turned out to be a huge success - not only did we get our yumtastic pizzas in 3 minutes flat (yes! I actually mean 3 minutes!), but we had the amazing desserts (risotto gelato, spumoni, tiramisu, and a scrumpdiddlyumptious Nutella filled crepe-y thing) to share, and left so satisfied! The pizzas are huge and good for a group to share; we had our pick and all chose different ones to savor! Our server was also nice as can be and let us take our sweet time to chat, spill the beans, and talk girl talk! The restaurant itself is also away from all the hustle and bustle of the main Andersonville streets and is located in a quiet industrial corridor, and parking is plentiful. Plus, for all the tasty grub you get, you don't empty your wallet. A great find!
The pizza is great, but can be a bit inconsistent at times. The regular menu items are almost universally good but it does seem like they used canned mushrooms on the funghi e salsiccia. Either that, or they need to really get some better caramelization on them before using them.
The specials are usually good, but a friend had one w/ lardo this past Friday and disliked it. I, on the other hand, had a great appetizer special of mozz & prociutto sandwiched & fried between breaded toasts. Great !
The wait times can be 30-45 mins or less than 5 minutes, even on a Friday. I was there at around 8 this past Friday and we were seated right away. I guess try and stay away from the 6-8 rush hour.
I like this place very much but I've only been here twice because it's always really crowded and it's also expensive. The pizza is great and they seem to have a good revolving specials menu with new items to try, but each pizza is in the $14-$17 range (most with anything other than cheese or basil topping at the higher end). You really should allocate one pizza per person, even if you're sharing amongst a group. It's gourmet (and delicious) pizza for sure but at the same time... I have to really go out of my way to want to spend $17 per person for a (delicious) pizza.
They have a cute outdoor area as well.
Oh, I also have never tried an appetizer because there are about 12 of them listed and there are no descriptions, just their names in Italian. There's no way I'm stopping my waitress and making her explain to me what all 12 are (twice, probably, because I can't remember so good) before choosing.
Italian beers
Great decor
Beautiful outdoor seating
Severely authentic pizza
Amazing softshell crab appetizer
Spaccalicious.
Has it really been TWO years since I've been? Oh my, a tragic oversight on my part, though I feel as if there were some prejudices deeply embedded in my brain...the wait? the quick turn around time after waiting so long? I don't know, but the opportunity aptly presented itself last night, and some serious Spacca love was embraced.
Prosciutto arugula salad: not good for a date! But, if you just want to dig in with a gal pal or well-seasoned member of the opposite sex, go at it. Arugula is messy, olive oil drenched bread is messy, long strips of prosciutto are messy. You get it, but it's sooooooooooo good. A perfect size to split between two people, and it won't leave you feeling full, heavy or bloated. Salty, olive oily, fresh cheese, and fresh greens...perfection.
Funghi Salsicia 'Za: Well, hello there, I want to eat you all up. The crust was a bit soggier than I would've liked...but still very appetizing. The mini balls of fresh mozzarella, basil and mushrooms just about sent me into a catatonic trance. So much....freshness. For a pizza, or for anything, really. The two of us snapped it up right quick, gone in an instant. Does anyone take home leftovers from this place? For shame, make room. It deserves it.
Glass of prosecco: ooooo, bubble me. I only wish for a more proper wine glass. I understand the notion of scaling down by pouring into small water-like cups, but I love a round glass staring me in the face, bubbles making their way to my nose...I do, I can't help it. Water glasses just don't do it for me...
Interior/exterior is what I am now calling "Ravenswood chic." Classy, understated. Back of the yards, off the beaten path, etc, etc. Clean. Contemporary. Intimate, buzzing.
Prepare to wait, even on a weeknight. It may well be worth it...especially once the outdoor seating is out. ooooo, patio pizza!
The neighborhood location is quaint and endearing. However, it's usually PACKED. So either come… Read more »
This is a tough review to write. And I tried not to read any other reviews to sway my opinion. But I couldn't help but feel that eh, this was a place I ate at, it's true.
We had reservations on a Thursday night for 8 and we arrived and they told us it would be a minute for them to set up the table.
We sat and were promptly served water. Let me just get this outta the way that the service here is really great. They have so many food runners and bus boys and what have you. Your water will be filled, your dirty plates will be cleared, and you will be taken care of, for real. That is a huge A+ as former servers always judge the service first.
The server was very knowledgeable and had all the specials memorized. After we ordered our drinks, we ordered two of the special appetizers. One was a honeydew/prosciutto mix, while the other was some kind of bread crumb and fennel ball with marinara sauce (for the vegetarians at the table.)
I hate honeydew but the prosciutto was very salty and sadly, tasted to me like how dog food smells. Maybe I am just not a fan of proscuitto.
The bread crumb balls were YUMMY. Except I have a bad history with fennel so that almost ruined it.
Also, if you drink beer, get the Moretti Larossa (or however it's spelled), it costs the same as the rest but it has a much higher alcohol percentage. Unless you are not a boozehound, then go with the baby beers.
Everybody ordered their own pizza and only two people got the same kind. So that is 7 different pizzas. Lots of sharing going on.
I got the FUNGI which was perfect for me because I do not like a lot of cheese and it had barely any. But honestly, I wanted some of that arugula on it. And I noticed that I started mixing and matching the toppings from other peoples pizzas, creating my own. And DAMN they should have a create your own option because honestly, nothing tasted as good as the pizzas I was making at the table.
Now, I've never had this style of pizza in Italy (or here) so I can't really say if it's great or not. Yes it was INSANELY soggy and yes the ingredients are kinda oddly placed on the pizza but it still tasted damn good in my mouth (even if I had to roll the pizza up to eat it.)
The manager even offered us free cannolis on our way out. I passed (trying to watch my figure) but my friends said it was amazing.
Overall great service and interesting appetizers. I may not go back soon (more of a deep dish fan) but if I'm in the hood, why not?
This is STILL the real deal. I honestly haven't had better mozzarella di bufala in Chicago, and when you're hankering for Italy, it'll bring you right back. The crust is right (every bite of my pizza, every whiff of its aroma, made me feel Italy again), and the olive oil is Italy, distilled.
I just can't quibble with this place; and I think that if you've spent any significant amount of time in Italy, you can't either. It IS Italy, brought right here to Chicago. It's a gift.
Yum yum yum. This is the real deal. I've lived in Italy, and until recently, could only dream… Read more »
This is my favorite Brick Oven Pizza in the City!!!
I always have their house salad except I ask for red peppers on my salad. The house oil and balsamic vinegar they use is amazing!
The margarita is my favorite! I eat one by myself .. even if I go there with friends I make them order their own. Plus I think that Spacca pizza size is more a personal size then to share you will leave hungry if you share your pizza.
The dough is perfect, not too thin and not too thick, The sauce is perfect well seasoned a good flavor. The cheese is delicious, but I think they can use a little more then it would be perfect..and as for the basil..no complaints here. The owner John had Italian brick oven maker build the oven its beautiful, the restaurant is so tastefully done, very inviting and in the summer they have the sidewalk patio open for business, an added plus is his staff offers great service. This is a HUGH Plus for any restaurant... I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND SPACCA NAPOLI.
And the award for restaurant in my bookmarks that took me longest to get to goes to... Spacca Napoli!
Finally made it here for lunch today, and I was very pleased. We walked in, and a guy who I assumed was the manager insisted on seating us in the window (we didn't ask), which meant he had to move his laptop. That was nice of him.
I thought the interior of this place was very nice and welcoming, and as we ate we watched them setting up the outdoor patio. Can't wait until that's open!
We perused the menu for a while, and since neither of us speak Italian we had some questions for our server, Kristy, on what was what. She helped us out, gave us the specials, and we were all set.
First of all, love that the sodas come in old school glass bottles. I thought it was a nice touch.
Orders placed, my friend and I took turns using the restroom (very clean - always a bonus), and before my friend got back our pizzas were done and on our table. Hot damn, that was super fast! Seriously, under 5 minutes.
He went with something with mushrooms on it. I have no idea - it looked good though. I went with the Quattro Formaggi - basically a four cheese pizza with olive oil instead of red sauce. It was good, but not the best I'd ever had. The crust was outstanding (warm, soft, and chewy - just the way I like it), but everything else was just good.
Paige W told me to make sure I tried the gelato, and it was a nice warm day, so I figured why not? I got the chocolate, my friend the pistachio, and he inhaled his pretty quickly. Mine was so damn delicious, but I couldn't finish it all... I kept saying, "no seriously, I'm done, get this away from me" as I would grab another spoonful. Finally I had to pour water in it so I would stop myself. That's when you KNOW it's good, right? Apparently our server agreed - she admitted she does the same thing, and we all had a good laugh about it.
Overall, great little place. Outstanding service, quick cooking, and good food. Awesome. If and when I come back I wouldn't order the same thing, but I would come back and try some other menu items.
This pizza is awesome. It's pricey, and the wait can be long, but it's definitely worth it. Tucked into a small corner of Ravenwood and Sunnyside, Spacca Napoli serves amazingly simple (in a good way) thin crust authentic Italian pizza. I always swear to get something other than the Bufalina pizza, but with its delicate pieces of buffalo mozarrella that melt in your mouth mixed with the fresh basil -- I can't say no.
SN has a decent wine list, and the wine is served in authentic Italian wine glasses (I don't know what they're called -- the kind with no stems). Even though the individual pizza sizes are generous, I am too much of a glutton to leave any for take home. Last time I went I tried the chocolate and banana gelatos for dessert (separate) and they were heavenly.
The only reason SN received four stars instead of five is price and the wait. Granted, I'm cheap, but it's hard to throw down $15 for an individual pizza too frequently. This, however, is my problem. Also note that if you go on key times -- especially Friday/Saturday nights -- you're going to wait. I try to go on a Tuesday right after work, or later on a Saturday afternoon. If you're on the fence, try out Spacca Napoli.
DELICIOUS!!! The pizza is super fresh here! And they have outdoor patio seating! I usually never order pizza at restaurants, but this pizza was great! Was a great lunchtime place~ Each pizza is like personal size and quite big. (Haha but I still finished it.. :D)
It was thin and light, but flavorful! And you could tell the ingredients were very fresh. I got the pizza with the mushrooms and Italian sausage which I highly recommend. Also there were several vegetarian options as well :) The only thing is that the menu is simple and doesn't have anything super creative or fancy, so keep an ear out for the specials!
Monday & Tuesday Specials
Neighborhood: Uptown
Pauly's Slice Special.
Neighborhood: Lakeview
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Edgewater
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Lakeview
Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Norwood Park
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