Nella Pizza e Pasta
Rolo · 351 Google reviewsNella Pizza e Pasta — well-regarded italian in Hyde Park. It wears its years well. The menu goes beyond what you'd expect. "The meat pizza was very thin, crispy, succulent, and the meat was very tender" — Jane Ahmon [$$, patio]
What 1,120 diners keep saying
What 1,120 diners keep saying
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“This place is amazing! We were attending a concert nearby and went because we saw they offer vegan cheese. The waiter was awesome, the food was ridiculously amazing, and the drinks were so yummy. Highly, highly recommend!”
“Great neighborhood restaurant even if you don't live in the neighborhood. One of my favorite spots. They have a great Italian wine selection as well.”
“Hands down one of my fave pizza places in Chicago! Food is phenomenal! Atmosphere is great as well!”
“In and out really quick as we were in a rush. No reservation so we had to sit at the high-top as it was crowded. No issues though: pizza was great, service was great, and atmosphere was lively.”
“The best pizza in Hyde Park. The Cavani was perfectly crisp, thin and slightly charred to perfection. The speck and pepperoni are good but the real star is their crumbled sausage. Service was very prompt, friendly and quintessentially Italian.”
“Our favorite Hyde Park spot! Love everything we’ve had from the dinner menu. Today we stopped in for brunch and had pizzas. Delish. The service is great, and who doesn’t need a yellow vespa on the wall? Che figato!”
“We had a top notch dinner at Nella Pizza e Pasta! The pizza is straight out of Italy! Michelin star rated, brick oven pizza and amazing pastas! And you get to watch the pizza masters at work! Love the concept behind the mirror! Pizza Vesuvio was so unique! We got an actual mount Vesuvius - but in edible form! The pasta/gnocchi was also 10/10, and not to mention the lava cake! This place is a must try and (come back to)!”
“The seafood pasta was served inside a swan shaped foil wrap. The mussels, shrimps, calamari, clams, and pasta were cooked so perfectly. I couldn't get enough of it; I used the bread to absorb the sauce lingering on the bottom of the foil.”
“I understand how this place was Michelin rated back in 2023. This place makes some of the best Neapolitan style pizza in the Chicago area. Cooked in a special domed oven, the charred crust is chewy and soft. Ordered their cavani pizza which had the salty speck with creamy mozzarella and other flavorful meat toppings. The slices were a wonderful start of the meal. But their classic lobster risotto was magnificent. Prepared in a rich and creamy cognac sauce and perfectly cooked lobster, an excellent entree!!! Michelin worthy!! The staff was very helpful and pleasant.”
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