Massa Cafe Italiano

“Did the choose 2 with the skirt steak panini and lentils soup, and added a small gelato.”

Did the choose 2 with the skirt steak panini and lentils soup, and added a small gelato. The bun was buttered and pressed perfectly, the steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The produce on the sandwich was fresh with a crunch to every bite. The soup was full of flavor and it came with a tad bit of Parmesan cheese on top which enhanced the vibe of it. I chose the biscoff cookie gelato and it was divine. Full of flavor, perfect amount of cookies in each bite, very fresh as if it was just churned. On top of that, the staff was friendly and patient. Will return to try the pizza and another flavor of gelato since there are plenty to choose from.

Shaq

Jan 2026

“Simply awesome. Great pizza and fantastic gelato. Had a good time here. The service is outstanding....”

Simply awesome. Great pizza and fantastic gelato. Had a good time here. The service is outstanding. Will return next time.

Elizabeth Barajas Conejo

Dec 2025

“It is always a delight to eat here.”

It is always a delight to eat here. The place is cozy and the food is always served at perfect temperature. The pasta is amazing and the gelato is delicious as well! Portions are generous and the service is great.

Pilar Alejandra Rey García

Nov 2025

“Chicken Parm sandwich was good.”

Chicken Parm sandwich was good. I did a review for my YouTube channel "Mailman Nick"

Nick Ventimiglia

Nov 2025

“My friend and I came here for lunch today and had a great experience.”

My friend and I came here for lunch today and had a great experience. We got to see Angelo and eat some amazing food. The place was busy but we were able to find a table. If you have not heard of this place or have yet to try it out, you should definitely visit this local gem. Their sliced pizze is great and make sure try the chicken parmesan sandwich. We will definitely be back!

Henry Miller

Oct 2025

“We stopped by Massa Café Italiano in Elmwood Park on a Saturday afternoon, and it was every bit as...”

We stopped by Massa Café Italiano in Elmwood Park on a Saturday afternoon, and it was every bit as good as I remembered from years ago. I used to go to their old location on Roosevelt and Halsted back when I was in college, and I loved their Primo sandwich back then — so of course, I had to order it again. It did not disappoint. The Primo was absolutely delicious — that basil pesto mayo is incredible, and it’s exactly how I remembered it. Creamy, flavorful, and the perfect touch to the sandwich. I paired it with their soup, which was rich and comforting — you could really taste the heavy cream in it, which made it even better. My grandmother went all out and got both the Italian sausage pizza and the pepperoni pizza, and she loved them. My mom ordered the eggplant parmesan and couldn’t stop talking about how thin and flavorful the eggplant was — she said it was one of the best she’s had. My daughter had the cheese pizza, which she really enjoyed, and my sister went with the choose two option. My sister actually comes here at least once a month and is always raving about how consistently good everything is. After this visit, I completely understand why. We all ended the meal with gelato, and everyone loved it. I didn’t get a picture, but the coconut gelato was especially amazing — creamy, refreshing, and full of flavor. Overall, it was a wonderful meal and a really nice family afternoon. Great food, warm atmosphere, and a lot of nostalgia. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon.

Liz Alvarez

Oct 2025

“Honestly, this is the best pizza I’ve tried in USA so far.”

Honestly, this is the best pizza I’ve tried in USA so far! Very fresh ingredients and HIGH quality!!! I’ve ordered the prosciutto & arugula, nice try, but next time I will order something with tomato sauce wondering it is fresh as well (pretty sure it will be). For desert, DO NOT MISS the gelato, best I’ve tried WORLDWIDE, this is the true gelato. It’s sad that I don’t live in

Felipe Franzini

Oct 2025

“I usually and regularly go there for gelato and panini.”

I usually and regularly go there for gelato and panini. Both are amazing. The staff is extremely nice and everything is delicious.

Waqas

Oct 2025

“The pizza is excellent.”

The pizza is excellent! The crust has an Italian-style touch but thinner and crispier, which I really enjoyed. I ordered the Margherita, and it was delicious. The gelato was also rich and flavorful—definitely worth trying

Angelica Castro Frías

Sep 2025

“"Massa Cafe Italiano is a total game-changer.”

"Massa Cafe Italiano is a total game-changer! I mean, who needs a beach vacation when you can transport yourself to Italy with a single bite of their Panini Soprano? 🍞️👌 This place is a MUST-VISIT for any foodie, and I'm not even kidding! The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, the service is top-notch, and the food... oh, the food! 🤤 I ordered the Panini Soprano, and let me tell you, it's a flavor explosion in your mouth! The combination of prosciutto, salami, mortadela, and mozzarella fresca is absolute perfection. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life and never get tired of it. 😋 The staff is friendly and attentive, and they make you feel like you're part of the Italian family. 😊 Don't even get me started on the gelato - it's creamy, it's dreamy, it's LIFE-CHANGING! 🍦 If you're in the Chicago area, do yourself a favor and head to Massa Cafe Italiano. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! 🙏👏 *ORDER THE PANINI SOPRANO* and get ready for a culinary experience you'll never forget! 😊"

El Michi

Jun 2025

“The food is always amazing.”

The food is always amazing! Best gelato around too. The staff is very nice and patient for the most part. Hope they bring back the Philly Cheesesteak!

brandon folino

May 2025

“their sandwiches are SO GOOD.”

their sandwiches are SO GOOD. we’ve come back time and time again to try some new sandwiches. the gelato is a lovely experience as well and the case always looks so colorful and decadent. we’ve gotten the frozen pizza that you can take home as well and totally loved it. the crust is crispy and perfect, it’s a great value. coffee orders usually take a while but we’ve gotten coffee several times as well. we will continue to come back for the sandwiches.

Mimi

Jan 2025