DeSalvo's Pizza
Pooja Patel · 163 Google reviewsDeSalvo's Pizza — among the best italian in Evanston. Order the Pizza. The kind of place your parents probably knew about too. Raymond Collins: "The pizza is amazing, some of the best slices I've ever had" [$$]
What 267 diners keep saying
What 267 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Looked up great pizza by Northwestern University, and didn’t want same old Lou’s. This place was great. Amazing garlic knots, and yes get the ranch/marinara combo upgrade, you’ll thank me after. Small pizza 13” is good for one hungry person. Great under carriage and quality ingredients. I’ll definitely come back. A little tough getting parking on the street during busy times, but not too bad.”
“Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to love this place as much as I did, but everything was super fresh and packed with flavor. You can tell they really care about their ingredients. We tried the Green Dreams pizza, the Rabbit (veggie) slice, a Detroit Square, the seasonal salad, the seasonal vegetables, and the garlic knots. The seasonal salad was crisp and refreshing, and the seasonal vegetables were roasted perfectly with this creamy aioli that just brought everything together—such a good combo. The pizzas were absolutely delicious, and my favorite was the Detroit-style pie—crispy edges, cheesy, and just the right amount of sauce. You can really taste the freshness in the dough and toppings. And the garlic knots? Next level—soft, flavorful, and honestly, some of the best I’ve had. Beyond the food, the vibe inside is cozy and bright, making it a great spot for a quick bite or a casual hangout with friends. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Evanston—whether you’re grabbing a slice or sitting down for a full meal, you won’t be disappointed!”
“My family and I have lived in Evanston for 20 years and I just discovered this place. Outstanding service really fun atmosphere and the food is really fresh and very flavorful. We ordered several pizzas and a salad and just devoured it. Highly recommend giving them a try I suggest pick up not delivery so it’s piping hot And they have gluten-free”
“Found one of the staff kind of rude when he broke a glass and then acted angry. Food was solid. Garlic rolls weren't anything special but the pizza was nice”
“Ordered a calzone for puckup. Piping hot is the only good thing. Very flat calzone, resembled a pizza folded over.”
“Beautiful resturant, clean, great food and great ownership and managment. I can't recommend this place enough. They treat me and my LO like family.”
“good place to take kids for slices, my grand daughters love their garlic knots”
“Food was amazing. The pizza is my top 5 favorites and the garlic knots were amazing. Customer service was great. Would definitely come here again.”
“Had a seasonal salad and a slice of the veggie Detroit style pizza with pesto. Both were delicious. Salad was very fresh and nice mix of ingredients. The Detroit style pizza was delicious. Central street Evanston location is super cute too. Lots to check out around here. The Spice house next door is a unique and wonderful store.”
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