Acerra Italian Kitchen & Bar

“Acerra was one of the best restaurants i've ever been to!!”

Acerra was one of the best restaurants i've ever been to!!! The owner Bobby was nothing short of amazing. Made you feel at home from the second you walked through the door. Our server Evan was fantastic as well, super kind and very attentive. Our food was INCREDIBLE. One of our favorites was the bread bowl appetizer with fresh tomatoes, prosciutto, and burrata. 10/10 would recommend!! I can't wait to come back here.

Gianna Colantuono

Dec 2025

“Everything about this place was incredible.”

Everything about this place was incredible! Ordered a variety of dishes and every single one of them was outstanding. My family and I tried one of the specials one the menu which was mini calzones... Definitely one of our new favorite restaurants to go to!! Be sure to check it out if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed.

Valentino Colantuono

Dec 2025

“If you are thinking of visiting here, these are the three things to know: 1.”

If you are thinking of visiting here, these are the three things to know: 1. Get the burrata & prosciutto - you will be pleasantly surprised by what you’re served with 2. Do you like the combination of a perfectly delicate, salty crunch and a smooth, creamy al dente pasta? If so, get the spaghetti carbonara 3. The drink menu is perfect - the espresso martini and autumn gin fizz Italian is hard to be “Wow!” in Chicago given the amount of amazing options we have here. This spot made it look easy

Edward King

Dec 2025

“Genuinely such a great addition to the neighborhood.”

Genuinely such a great addition to the neighborhood! The staff is so lovely, the care and consideration into the drinks and food is absolutely 5 stars AND totally worth the price. My husband and I will be back for sure!

Kasey OK

Aug 2025

“Absolutely loved my experience at Acerra.”

Absolutely loved my experience at Acerra! The food was incredible. The rigatoni vodka was creamy and flavorful, the eggplant parm was cheesy and saucy, and the burrata bread bowl was so fresh and unique. The chocolate cake was the perfect sweet finish. The patio is beautiful and such a great vibe for a summer night. The service was amazing and every staff member was so friendly. I even got to meet the owner who was genuinely kind and welcoming. Highly recommend this spot. I’ll definitely be back to try more, especially with their rotating cocktail specials. A must-visit in Chicago!

Pooja Patel

Jul 2025

“Great new Italian spot in bucktown.”

Great new Italian spot in bucktown. The happy hour is fantastic with half price appetizers, my favorite Burrata & Prosciutto. The place serves delicious artesian style Neapolitan pizzas and delicious pasta dishes. Now, let's spend little time on cocktails. Nia, the house bartender, create an amazing cocktail menu with well balanced dinner cocktails and "hugging your soul" desert martinis. I am not a sweet desert martini fan but the creamsicle martini she sat in front of me was gone in no time and I secretly wanted another one. They also have a outdoor patio on the side with lot of greenery and a fountain perfect for Chicago summer.

Table4_2Chicago

Jul 2025

“The food was delicious, I saw somebody eating a tasty looking pizza through the window and had to stop in.”

The food was delicious, I saw somebody eating a tasty looking pizza through the window and had to stop in! Intimate vibe with a very friendly staff, we will definitely be coming back! We had the prosciutto and burrata bowl, and the Diavolo pizza which was perfectly spicy and super flavorful. Can’t wait for next time!

Scooty Vuitton

Jun 2025

“Popped into the place for some quick bites & drinks, & it absolutely did not disappoint.”

Popped into the place for some quick bites & drinks, & it absolutely did not disappoint. The burrata prosciutto bread bowl & lemon pepper wings were incredible. 10/10! Tania was the best, most attentive waitress!

J C

May 2025

“Amazing! This is heaven! Waitress so kind and all the people here are so kind! Defiantly recommend!...”

Amazing! This is heaven! Waitress so kind and all the people here are so kind! Defiantly recommend! ALL THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Best Italian food I ever had! Everything made so fresh and the seasonings were delicious!!

Bab Ushka

May 2025

“When I tell you, the cocktails here are top tier, I'm not lying.”

When I tell you, the cocktails here are top tier, I'm not lying. They're fresh and elevated. The wine pairs very well with the entrees on the menu as well.

Niashia Aviles

May 2025

“Really amazing service.”

Really amazing service. The lovely ladies fed me pesto bread and espresso martinis until I was seeing stars. The patio is a really lovely experience.

Cailyn Contreras

May 2025

“Pasta was objectively bad.”

Pasta was objectively bad. Gummy. Spaghetti snapped when you twirled it. Basically just dough. I guess points for knowing for sure it was made in house. It just needed to be made by someone who has tasted pasta before. And the sauce was not redeeming at all. I cannot believe no one has told them. Also, the music was horrendous and too loud. Wretched.

npgerard

Jan 2026