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

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A photo of Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna restaurant
1. Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
4.8
Exceptional(153)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)
Booked 182 times today
Zarella, a neighborhood pizzeria and taverna from Boka Restaurant Group, is located on the bustling corner of Grand and Wells in the heart of River North. Chef Partners Chris Pandel (Swift & Sons, Cira, Swift & Son’s Tavern) and Lee Wolen (Boka, Alla Vita, GG’s Chicken Shop) have come together to craft a menu featuring a mix of tavern-style and artisan pizzas, an array of entrées and small bites, as well as fresh salads, alongside an ever-rotating menu of Italian specialties, promising a dining experience that is both nostalgic and unique.‍Reminiscent of a classic Italian eatery, the space exudes a timeless charm that makes it feel as if it has been a beloved corner spot for generations. Whether guests are at a large table enjoying a meal with family and friends; having a bite and a beer while watching the Bulls or Bears; or retiring to the downstairs taverna for expertly crafted cocktails, Zarella promises to be a neighborhood favorite.
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2. Mariscos San Pedro
4.7
Exceptional(86)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Pilsen
Booked 45 times today
Mariscos San Pedro is a new Mexican seafood restaurant located in the heart of Pilsen neighborhood in the former Dusek’s restaurant space. Featuring sustainably sourced seafood, a finely curated wine list, seasonal cocktails, and superb spirit list from the trios of chefs of the acclaimed Le Bouchon, Obelix, and Taqueria Chingon. Within the same walls you will find premier music venue Thalia Hall, cocktail bar Punch House, and piano bar Tack Room.
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3. Coco Pazzo
4.8
Exceptional(3916)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 21 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!
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4. Macello
4.7
Exceptional(2109)
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.
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5. Enoteca Roma
4.7
Exceptional(547)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 4 times today
Enoteca Roma invites you to experience the heart of Italy right in Chicago. This charming restaurant offers authentic Roman cuisine in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our menu features classic Italian dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Start with antipasti like crispy fried calamari or a selection of salumi and formaggi. For your main course, indulge in hearty pasta dishes such as cacio e pepe or carbonara, or enjoy our rustic Roman pizzas, expertly cooked in a wood-fired oven. Complement your meal with selections from our impressive wine list, showcasing Italian wines from small-batch producers. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the perfect pairing. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner or a fun night out with friends, Enoteca Roma is the ideal destination for authentic Italian cuisine. Enjoy our beautiful outdoor patio during warmer months, or reserve our private dining room for special occasions. Come and savor the best of Italy!
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6. Forno Rosso Pizzeria - West Loop
4.7
Exceptional(597)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • West Loop
Booked 4 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.
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7. La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana
4.9
Exceptional(343)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Lincoln Park
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana. Here we share our vision of authentic Italian traditional pizza, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period and starts with fresh, high quality ingredients. Many of them are flown in from Italy, including our tomatoes, flour and burrata cheese. Our dough is handmade daily. In fact, La Crosta in Italian means “the crust” and we believe our fluffy crust is the best in the business. In all, I’ve created a comfortable restaurant for you and your friends to spend time together and create new memories.
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8. Gallucci
4.4
Awesome(492)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Old Town
Booked 9 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!
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9. Pizzeria Due
4.4
Awesome(206)
Price: Moderate
• American • Near North
Booked 14 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.
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10. Wood
4.4
Awesome(2110)
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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