Forno Mauri
Onofrio Lollino · 167 Google reviewsForno Mauri — under-the-radar italian in Loop, where the Pizza is the move. The flavors don't apologize for being bold. The welcome here is real. "The crust was crispy, the cheese goey, and the topings were savory" — Justin Pinchback [$$]
What 99 diners keep saying
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What 99 diners keep saying
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“The pizza was super good!!! I highly recommend the margherita pizza :D”
“We read the online reviews & were not disappointed! Our waiter Alex was attentive & made excellent recommendations! Our drinks were delicious, our salad was full of fresh ingredients & the pizza was amazing! Definitely have the tiramisu. Alex brought us ice cold lemoncelluo before we left. We will be back on our next trip to Chicago!!!”
“Amazing place for pizza, it's truly authentic Italian pizza with excellent staff. Alex was our server and he was outstanding.”
“Delicious pizzas with friendly service, great wine list, and an adorable patio.”
“Wow! This place was phenomenal. Alex was a wonderful server on top of the wonderful food. My boyfriend and I tried the cocktails: Long Island Iced Tea, Espresso Martini, and an Italian Moscow! Of course though the pizza was to die for! So light and airy with deep flavors. Tiramisu was also worth a taste.”
“The staff there is very friendly and accommodating. Service was excellent, always following up on our food and drinks. Food was also great.”
“Forno Mauri! Wow! What a great little treat right on Printers Row. This spot boasts all Italian sourcing for their products, from the flour to the tomatoes to the cheese and beyond. We tried the meat and cheese combo, the lasagna, a cheese pie with extra cheese and a specialty pie. The crust was crispy, the cheese goey, and the topings were savory. The Lasagna takes a minute but if you like pasta give it a try. We will be back!”
“This was the most perfectly balanced pizza I have ever eaten. The sauce is the most excellent tomato flavor. The cheese! The crust! Dominic was the kindest server! Tiramisu was also complete perfection. You can taste the attention to detail in every single bite, and not feel like death after eating. What a meal!!!!”
“Love this place and the people who run it. Great pizza, crust is incredible, neopolotan style. So you definitely want to eat it there. Part of the fabric of the Printers Row neighborhood. Got the SALSICCIA last time we were there. Go here and their restaurant Sofi.”
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