Mazala Pizza by Moti River North
Gretchen Dust · 185 Google reviewsMazala Pizza by Moti River North — reliable italian in River North. Walk in and you know immediately: this place is real. They're doing something different, and it works, and vegetarian-friendly. "Their Tikka Pizza is an absolute game-changer—packed with bold spices and tender chunks of chicken tikka" — Devdeep Narvaria [$$]
What 1,977 diners keep saying
What 1,977 diners keep saying
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“This place offers a unique and delicious mix of Indian, Italian, and Mexican flavors that really sets it apart. The food was amazing from start to finish, with creative dishes that blend different cuisines while still feeling balanced and flavorful. The pizza and bowls were definite highlights and are absolute must-tries. The dining room is on the smaller side with only a few tables, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is excellent, and every dish feels thoughtfully prepared. From the unique menu to the outstanding flavors, everything about this place was impressive. I would definitely return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different and incredibly tasty.”
“They serve Indian fusion food. We tried their momo, taco firecracker, taco tikka masala, paneer bowl. The only key form was the masala chai, it’s more like milk tea and overpriced at $4 for 8 oz”
“2026 Feb/March update: still a good place to get fancy food. Menu is updated and just as fun. Quick tip: do not order via food apps like DoorDash and GrubHub or Uber Eats. Price for each menu item is more. Pizza is $6 more than in store menu price. Vada Pav is $1.50 more than in store. Taxes are just the same for both. Nice small cafe place near downtown Chicago. Really fun menu options. Would like to see more create 'maagi noodles' options though.”
“They just launched their new frozen paneer tikka pizza at Costco and it’s phenomenal! You get a two pack and 76 grams of protein too! Loved it!”
“Amazing Indian-style pizza with incredible flavors! The Tikka Pizza is a must-try — we had both paneer and chicken, and both were absolutely amazing. This place is a must-add to Chicago’s itinerary. Highly recommended!”
“Mazala Pizza is such a great little pizza spot: small, cozy, and full of flavor. They have so many options and toppings to choose from that include the classic desi favorites. I love that they offer gluten free and naan bread options, which is honestly genius. The pizza tastes fresh and made with care. My absolute favorite is their chai. It was the perfect way to finish the meal. Staff is friendly which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!”
“Food was amazing Idisn, Italian and Mexican mix. But small dining room with few tables”
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