Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
Monalisa Tailor · 114 Google reviewsBongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria — the Pizza leads at this top-tier Streeterville italian spot. Unpretentious and comfortable, exactly what you want. You're eating the real thing here. "The chicken is breaded and seasoned perfectly, sliced thick, and still juicy" — Raymond miles [$, patio]
What 1,810 diners keep saying
What 1,810 diners keep saying
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“Delicious pizza. Cold drinks. Great Service. Will visit again.”
“Came on my birthday!! The stuzzicoso was delicious and so was the pizza. Biscoff gelato was amazing we all four had to get it after trying a bite. Our server Gio was super friendly and likable too!”
“I love this restaurant, And I can't stop coming back. I tried most recently what I presumed to be a special. It was essentially an Italian beef sandwich, on a Pizza. The beef, giardiniera and the actual pizza itself were all of the highest quality, and I especially enjoyed their pizza sauce's flavor. Would recommend! Extra: Their desserts are SPLENDID. Highly recommend their cannoli, as well as their tiramisu.”
“After living in Italy for a while, I have been looking for a real authentic Italian spot in Chicago. I landed across Bongiorno’s in River North and was not disappointed. The friendliest staff & tastiest food, for a good price too. Definitely recommend from a former Milanese. We encountered Gio, Ava, & Filippo, best crew😆”
“Visiting from out of state, we really enjoyed this spot. Great food & waiter was attentive.”
“Worth the find! Theo (Gio?) was amazing! Food was so good! I was so impressed and as a former server it is hard to impress me, but it is the so good. And easily the BEST espresso martini I have ever had, and I have them a lot!”
“We had the classic Margherita pizza and the Gustosa Pizza. Both were made fresh, so so good and definitely worth coming back !”
“Beef lasagna tasted amazing. The itilain bee fsandwich was the BEST sandwich Ive ever tasted im my entire life. Also the pizza was savory and the crust was also the best ive seen. would definitely come here again! Speedy service and helpful staff. Pretty chill atmosphere”
“Tuve una experiencia realmente hermosa en este restaurante. Desde que llegas, todo es muy cómodo: cuentan con parqueadero cubierto de pago justo enfrente, lo cual facilita muchísimo la visita. La comida fue simplemente deliciosa. Probé la pizza, las pastas y la lasaña, y todo estaba espectacular, con muy buen sabor y excelente presentación. Además, el vino fue el acompañamiento perfecto para la cena. Quiero resaltar especialmente la atención del personal. Son extremadamente amables, atentos y hacen que uno se sienta muy bien atendido desde el primer momento. Algo que me encantó es que hablan tanto español como inglés, lo cual es un gran plus. Definitivamente es un lugar al que volvería sin pensarlo y que recomiendo totalmente para disfrutar de una muy buena comida y un ambiente agradable. I had a truly lovely experience at this restaurant. From the moment you arrive, everything is very convenient. There is covered paid parking right across the street, which makes the visit much easier. The food was absolutely delicious. I tried the pizza, the pasta, and the lasagna, and everything tasted amazing with great presentation. The wine was also excellent and paired perfectly with the meal. I especially want to highlight how friendly and attentive the staff is. They make you feel very welcome from the start. Something I really appreciated is that they speak both Spanish and English, which is a big plus. I would definitely come back without hesitation and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and a pleasant atmosphere.”
“Everything about this restaurant was perfect. The pizza was incredible- flavorful with a delicious crust. The cannolis were rich and sweet. The service was fantastic, quick and attentive and kind. We highly recommend this place.”
“I’ve eaten thrice at Bongiorno’s and plan to make it a tradition for every future Chicago visit. Both times the food was wonderful, came out quickly, the atmosphere was so nice and cozy, and the service was fantastic. Shoutout to Gio, my server on every visit, who was so welcoming and gave excellent food recommendations! He makes every visit feel special! He takes such pride in the place that you can’t help but feel it’s special :)”
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