Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in Little Italy / University Village

11 restaurants available nearby

1. avec West Loop

4.8

Exceptional(844)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 96 times today

avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.

2. Macello

4.7

Exceptional(2104)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 9 times today

Step into Macello, a gem in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood near Fulton Market, where the warm & cozy atmosphere is matched by the rich flavors of Southern Italian cuisine. As you enter, you're greeted by the aroma of handmade pizzas from our wood-burning oven and the soft glow of colorful orbs. Our extensive wine selection ensures the perfect pairing for any dish. Since 2007, we've been bringing the taste of Puglia to the West Loop, offering everything from seafood to regional pasta dishes like Orecchiette Cime Di Rapa and Cavatelli al Forno, to hearty steaks, chops & vegetarian options. Macello is where family-friendly fine dining meets the comforting flavors of a home-cooked meal, all delivered with the warmth and authenticity of our Old-World charm. Whether you're savoring our pastas or enjoying a cocktail, you’ll feel like a regular from your first visit. We invite you to join us and experience the cozy, unhurried service that keeps our guests coming back, time and time again.

3. Coco Pazzo

4.7

Exceptional(3871)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 18 times today

Since 1992, Coco Pazzo has been an award-winning, Tuscan-inspired Chicago favorite. Menu items include the Porterhouse Bistecca alla Fiorentina and whole Mediterranean Sea Bass filleted tableside. Additionally, find housemade pasta, hand-tossed pizza and daily risotto and seafood specials. Enjoy the wood-burning oven while you sit and eat at the bar. As close to Italy as you can get, you'll enjoy dining in this 1905 former warehouse loft space. Soaring ceilings with theatrical lighting, blue velvet drapes surround the dining room. Sit near an open window and enjoy passersby in this vibrant River North neighborhood. Steps from the Merchandise Mart and a short walk over the river from the Loop. Feel the welcoming and warm hospitality of this Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Wine List recipient and Wine Spectator award winner. Outdoor patio open weather permitting. Whether you join us for a romantic date night or corporate event, we look forward to hosting you soon!

4. Trattoria RNB

4.7

Exceptional(59)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Trattoria RnB, where Italian homemade classics are prepared with a unique flair! Dive into the vibrant flavors of Rome, Naples, and Bari with our sizzling wood-fired oven pizzas, meticulously handcrafted pasta delights, and one-of-a-kind regional specialties.Wash it all down with our extensive, authentic Italian wines and signature cocktails that'll have you singing "That's Amore" in no time! Located in the heart of Bucktown, our restaurant sets the stage for a playful dining experience, complete with contemporary Italian R&B beats. Join us for a soul-soothing Italian experience.

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5. Forno Rosso Pizzeria - West Loop

4.7

Exceptional(590)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Loop

Booked 15 times today

Bringing traditional Vera Pizza Napoletana to the West LoopPlease note we do not take reservations for our Patio outdoors, it is first come first serve. We also operate on a 90 minute dine time for the entire restaurant. Thank you for your corporationFor Our Gluten Free Diners please make reservations for gluten free dough. In our effort to serve the best and safest quality product our gluten free is available in limited supply, we strive to always have it available sometimes demand is greater and we do run out. Pizza in Napoli is soft and foldable and can be considered “wet” by American standards. For this reason, people in Napoli generally eat their pizza with a knife and fork. Blackened char spots on the pizza crust is a tell–tale sign of Pizza Napoletana that has been cooked in a blistering hot, wood-burning oven.

6. Leña Brava

4.8

Exceptional(997)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 34 times today

Located in Chicago's West Loop, Leña Brava is a culinary gem celebrating the dynamic flavors of Baja California Norte. Our kitchen, devoted to the art of live-fire cooking, breathes life into dishes that embody the essence of Mexican culinary traditions and the diverse tastes of Baja. Influenced by a fusion of Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, our menu transcends conventional boundaries, offering an array of vibrant ceviche, tantalizing agua chiles, succulent flame-kissed Pacifico seabass, and hearty steaks.Under the skilled guidance of Chef Brian Enyart, with over two decades of innovation in Mexican cuisine, we showcase seasonal ingredients, capturing the essence of Mexico and Baja Norte's culinary landscape. Complemented by our open-plan kitchen and curated beverage program, spotlighting an immense mezcal collection and an array of Baja, New and Old World wines, Leña Brava invites guests on a culinary journey, where Mexican tradition harmonizes with innovation.

7. Gallucci

4.3

Awesome(475)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Old Town

Booked 24 times today

Authentic Neapolitan-style Pizza as well as Southern Italian dishes. Great Italian beers, wines and hand-crafted Italian spirit based cocktails to go with any of your food selections. Come check out our patio and beautiful dining room!

8. Pizzeria Due

4.5

Awesome(194)

Price: Moderate

• American • Near North

Booked 39 times today

In 1943, on the corner of Ohio and Wabash in downtown Chicago, Uno Founders, Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo, created the original and legendary Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza. They combined authentic Italian recipes with the finest meats, spices, vegetables and cheeses and baked them in a unique and delicious deep dish crust, creating a hearty pizza like no other. Today, Uno’s Deep Dish Pizza is still made as it was then, with dough made fresh daily, hand stretched and covered with meats, hand-cut vegetables and freshly shredded mozzarella cheese. We put that same attention to detail in all our menu items, including pasta, salads, burgers, steaks and seafood and our new Love All, Feed All™ menu – which includes our 600-calorie-or-less Uno De-Lites, as well as our Gluten-Sensitive, Carb-Conscious, Vegetarian and Vegan offerings. So come by and let us help you create memories with your family and friends at Uno.

9. Wood

4.5

Awesome(2078)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 16 times today

From the kitchen to the bar, everything we serve is defined by a passion for exploring unique flavor combinations. Wood is more than a name: our wood-fired oven is at the heart of it all, enhancing a dynamic menu of small-plate, American fare, made with the peak midwest farm produce each season has to offer. Though the dishes regularly change, they are defined by a few constants: meat is butchered in-house from humanely-raised animals; vegetables are drawn from local family farms; and all pastas and sausages are freshly made. Lead by our talented Executive Chef Devin Kreller, who is a 6-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, Chef Devin uses French-dominated cooking techniques combined with multicultural inspirations such as Asian and Italian to create new dishes. Located in the heart of Chicago Boystown, we're known for our brunches, and house butchered meats. Come see why our restaurant has been around for 12 years. For reservations over 10 guests, please call us at (773) 935-9663.

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10. Forno Rosso Pizzeria - Dunning

4.9

Exceptional(359)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dunning

Booked 15 times today

Forno Rosso Pizzeria in Chicago offers its guests top-notch service and Italian dishes that are hard to beat. Boasting a plentiful menu of salads, appetizers, sandwiches, countless pizza varieties and decadent desserts, Forno Rosso should have something on the menu for everyone.Popular menu items include traditional margherita pizza, the "locale" pizza with fresh mozzarella and locally made sausage, and fried calamari. Forno Rosso's menu also hosts children's items, inviting guests of all ages to enjoy traditional Italian dishes and fresh pizzas. The team at Forno Rosso Pizzeria prides itself on quality service and cultivating an experience the whole family will enjoy.

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PhillipVIP
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfect! Amazing pizza and service! The burst pizza in Chicago
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Forno Rosso Pizzeria - West LoopPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• West Loop
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4.7
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Ken
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Perfect Christmas Eve dinner. Coco Pazzo is always a perfect meal. Great food, great service, warm ambiance. We’re lucky to have such a lovely restaurant in the neighborhood. You can never go wrong with Coco Pazzo!
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Coco PazzoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Kate
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Macello did such a great job having our group of 7. We were a little over the place but they were patient and accommodating. Great staff and excellent food.
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MacelloPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.7
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Helena
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
The experience was sublime. Lauren the manager, the hosts and bartender slash server Megan…all professional and thoughtful. The food was remarkable and the suggestions were well described. The kitchen delivered! Short Rib Hummus, the Wild Mexican Prawns and the Whole Branzino…my thumbs would fall off because of how much I’d like to say. We ordered two cocktails, whiskey & bourbon based, as well as red wine. The wine selection is comprehensive. I will be returning soon!
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avec West LoopPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• West Loop
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4.8
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AllyVIP
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
This was truly one of the best meals I have ever had. We did the Chef’s Tasting menu and it was FANTASTIC! Each course somehow got better than the last. The Chef explained each dish to us, and was incredibly kind. I am always on the hunt for new restaurants and rarely frequent the same place twice, but I will definitely be back. This is without a doubt the best authentic Italian food I have had in the city.
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Trattoria RNBPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.7

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. avec West Loop

2. Macello

3. Coco Pazzo

4. Trattoria RNB

5. Forno Rosso Pizzeria - West Loop

6. Leña Brava

7. Gallucci

8. Pizzeria Due

9. Wood

10. Forno Rosso Pizzeria - Dunning

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