Bertolli&#x27;s River Pizza

Wonderful Italian red sauce joint your would expect Elmwood Park! The best staff you can imagine,…read moregreat prices, and serving sizes that will send you home with leftovers. Saturday's there is live music which is a must! Pro Tip: free valet parking!

The chicken piccata continues to be very good, but the homemade giant rigatoni has been subpar the…read morelast three orders after being consistently great the previous SEVERAL YEARS.

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Lemon Sorbetto

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Massa Cafe Italiano

4.4(455 reviews)

1.6 mi

I originally went in thinking I wanted pizza but ended up ordering the prosciutto panini and I'm…read morereally glad I did. It was hot, crispy, and packed with flavor. I definitely have to try the pizza next time though, my neighbor told me it's fantastic. He also turned us on to the homemade gelato which was a great recommendation. My wife got the coconut flavor with what I believe were almond and chocolate pieces mixed in. It was fantastic and the perfect way to finish the meal. I had a great espresso along with the gelato. The service was quick, friendly, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, we had a great meal and a really enjoyable visit. We'll definitely be back. Next time, I'm trying that pizza!

Food looks great. I wanna eat there. But when I walked in there's flys crawling all over all of the…read morefood. They were making a sandwich while I was in there, and there was a fly on the sandwich at the lady was making and never even tried to pat it off. The flies were crawling all over the Cheese and lettuce. If they can get rid of the fly infant station I really think I would eat here a lot.

Entrance. As you walk through the door you are presented with an array of items

Gelato

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Jim & Pete's Restaurant

3.3(299 reviews)

1.5 mi

Friday night supper club is a mix of old favorites and new venues. Tonight we chose Jim & Pete's on…read moreNorth Ave in Elmwood Park. There is a cluster of restaurants on North Ave, but Jim & Pete's is five blocks to the west, which makes parking near the restaurant much easier. They offer both interior and patio dining. When you enter, you are greeted by a blend of classic decor--like a tin ceiling and chandeliers--alongside industrial elements like exposed brick and ductwork. All of the interior tables feature white tablecloths and black cloth napkins. The patrons range from date-night couples in button-down shirts and slacks, to casual guys in t-shirts, jorts, and high-tops, to families with small toddlers. It has a really cool, welcoming vibe. They also have a full bar an extensive wine selection Our server, Annette, greeted us right when we sat down and made sure we had drinks while she finished up with another table. She was an absolute pro at guiding us through the menu. You have a few main directions to go: an extensive pizza selection with five types of crust and 21 toppings ($19-$36 plus toppings), tempting sandwiches and salads ($15-$27), or their handmade pastas, risotto, and specialties including chicken, veal, seafood, and house classics ($20-$35). We started with the Calamari Fritti, and it was excellent--tender and crispy. My friend noted that the cocktail sauce isn't your standard out-of-the-jar sauce; it has a hint of sweetness and spice that really elevates it. We were also served warm bread for the table. One of my friends had trouble deciding between the full slab of ribs and the Ribeye steak sandwich ($25), but ultimately went with the steak sandwich. If you put the bread aside, you essentially get an excellent charbroiled ribeye steak dinner for $25. Sandwiches come with fries, but Annette happily substituted a side of pasta in marinara. My husband opted for an order of meatballs and the Tortellini in meat sauce. I am an adventurous eater--I've had tripe prepared in Mexico, Poland, and Ukraine, so I was excited to try the Italian version here. Served in a savory tomato sauce over pasta ($25), the tripe was delightfully tender and rich. I also ordered a side of neck bones braised in a hearty red sauce. Honestly, you could make a full meal of the neck bones alone using the warm bread to dip into that sauce. We look forward to exploring even more of the menu the next time we visit!

We were there to celebrate one of our former priest's…read morebirthday, and we were welcomed by Sheryl. She was very friendly and nice. It was our first time at the restaurant and our server (Araceli) was incredible. She was ver friendly and had great recommendations. Araceli was attentive and personable. The food was amazing and so delicious. We will definitely be back again.

Exterior patio

Tortellini in meat sauce

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West dining room

Blue Fire Restaurant

4.1(90 reviews)

1.6 mi

Came here for lunch with my parents and family. Wonderful menu and service. Great outdoor seating…read moreeven with North Avenue rushing by. We ordered bruschetta, calamari, bolegnese, lamb chops. Great servings sizes. Perfect amount. The inside decor is terrific. Would love to come back for dinner.

Great service, comfortable seating, neat environment, easy parking, and very tasty lunch today. We…read morehad the burger, pesto shrimp linguine, and the crab cakes. All were served perfectly and hot. The flavors were very pleasant, so was the Pinot noir wine.

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Gin elderflower ... so good!

Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana

4.5(864 reviews)

4.2 mi•Dunning

First time at Forno Rosso A friend recommended the…read morerestaurant From the outside it is unassuming Parking was tough on a Thursday night. We had to park in the neighborhood as the lot was full But upon entering it felt like we were greeted by family. It was bustling and most of the tables were full with people having great conversations, glasses clinking and all the sensations of a great restaurant Our waitress greeted us with a warm and friendly smile. We ordered appetizers: Wood fired olives, burrata flatbread, and arancini balls. All of it fresh and delicious Our main dishes were all pasta and soooo good We all tried everything and nothing disappointed At one point the manager, Michael (I believe), came out and greeted us We couldn't resist dessert of affogato, tiramisu, and a pistachio chocolate gelato The affogato was incredible! We will definitely be back now that we know it's so close to home

The pizza was quick but it wasn't even cut. There was barely any sauce and nothing was sticking to…read morethe pizza. It was toppings that weren't great that were truly just waiting for a fork and the crust was just acting as a plate.

The pizzaiolo

Aracini

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The wood fired pizza oven

Raffi's Locale

4.6(160 reviews)

4.5 mi•Dunning

Family-owned & operated

Private events

Only giving 5 stars because the place looks/seems pretty chill. I'll come by some time. Hope the…read moreservice is legitimate as well as the food. I know where I'ma be getting lit.

Yet again another successful visit to our friend…read more Took the family here for a group dinner Had calamari appetizer which w as excellent Several different plates I went low maintenance this visit and had the lasagne which was mouth watering Great service What a great place , small cozy and great for a tight knit family to go sit down and break bread together Love it and always do Thanks Raffi and crew

Stuffed Gnocci

Chicken breast Vesuvio, Chicken Francese over fettuccine and frutti di mare alla griglia

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Tiramisu

Pastina

5.0(7 reviews)

3.2 mi•Montclare

Pastina is indeed open and wonderful. The homemade pasta is and vodka sauce is a 10/10. the lemon…read morechicken is flavorful and accented with the right amount of capers. The service was personal and personable. The Resturant was intimate, warm, and very niche.

I cannot say enough about Pastina. An intimate restaurant experience. Owner/chef was…read morebeautifully engaging. Not stuffy or pretentious. We were not rushed. Like we were invited into someone's home for a great meal and great conversation. We can't wait to go back. It is cash only (which we knew in advance) and BYOB. We were all blown away.

The most tender meatballs and shoestring potatoes appetizer. Absolutely delicious

Such enormous portions, nobody finished their meals

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My chicken lemone and my son's chicken fettuccine with a cream sauce

Spizzico Pizza

3.6(173 reviews)

1.6 mi

I've been here a couple of times now. I'm not usually a huge pizza fan, but this place has…read moredefinitely impressed me. On my most recent visit, we stopped by on a Friday afternoon and ordered the fried calamari and a deep-dish pizza. Both were really good, and I especially enjoyed the pizza. One thing I noticed is that the toppings can be a little inconsistent at times. Some pizzas seem to have more meat and less cheese, while others have more cheese and less meat. Even so, everything I've tried has tasted great, and the quality of the food keeps me coming back. Overall, it's a solid place for pizza, and I'd be happy to visit again.

Not sure what happened with my beef sandwiches tonight. Asked for both of them to be extra juicy;…read morehowever, they both were dry, beef was old and hard to the touch, and the bread was beyond burnt for some reason. I don't remember them ever "toasting" my bread in order to melt the cheese. Don't know what is going on with this place, but the quality has been seriously lacking this year, as I'm sure they can tell by my lack of orders compared to previous years. This place used to be a household staple for me, but I just get more and more disappointed with each and every order. EDIT: Went to upload my photos twice, and it's telling me that they will post, so hope that is the case; otherwise I will try again tomorrow.

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Gianni's Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.0(105 reviews)

3.6 mi

This is the neighborhood Italian restaurant of my dreams. The service was wonderful, friendly,…read moreefficient, knowledgeable. The menu was comprehensive and very well priced. The Italian beef sandwich was delicious, huge, flavorful, and accompanied by home made pickled peppers. The pasta was huge the sauce was deeply flavorful and house made. We liked it so much we came back twice. The pizza was thin crispy and my new favorite. I wish they were in my neighborhood!

Solid old school Italian restaurant. Great selection of hors dourves, salads, sandwiches, full…read moredinners, and pizza. Had the eggplant parmigiana and it was very well prepared and quite filling. Other meals were pasta dishes and my guests were all enjoying their meals. Service was solid and the seating comfortable. Good flavor, and value. Outstanding job

Artichokes

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Cheese pizza, was supposed to be extra cheese and extra thin.

Capri Italian Food

4.8(32 reviews)

1.7 mi

Gave Capri a try amidst my quest for good sub sandwiches and they didn't disappoint. Went with the…read morespecialty Capri Sub with salami, capicollo, ham, mortadella, and provolone cheese and it was a tasty hit with a little kick. A nice change of pace from my usual turkey sub. The 9-inch sandwich was a good size for a filling but not too filling lunch. Service was friendly and quick with a family feel. Cash or check only, no cards. Nice small space with plenty to offer in its grocery aisles. Easy to find parking on the day I went. Definitely making Capri a part of my rotation.

Best Deli period great homemade Italian sausage! These neighborhood places are disappearing…read moresupport Family owned businesses !

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Open view of a tasty smamich. Onions added at home.

Saucy selection

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Wipe the drool off your face and get a capri sub for yourself.

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Truth T.

15 years ago

If I could give this place negative 100 stars I would!! When I lived in FP, ordered pizza for delivery on a week night. Took 2 and half hours to deliver the pizza, YES 2 AND HALF HOURS. Pizza was cold, tasteless and disgusting. When I called and asked why it took so long and that our pizza was cold, who ever answered the phone, did not give a crap. The customer service here is comprable to Soggy Paws (realize that is not a restaurant, but they both have shitty customer service). read more

Kimberly H.

11 years ago

order takes a while..-minus 1 star for that But BEST thin crust pizza!! also BEST pasta! (coming from someone with an Italian backround) It s the only place I order pasta from! when i dont make it myself! and when they have the stuffed artichoke(in season) Holy Yummie!! read more

Britney S.

6 years ago

Pizza was very good and well balanced. Picked up my to go order over at Franks Deli and the staff was very nice and friendly. I work in the area and I will definitely be back. A must try! read more

Michelle B.

4 years ago

Got those late night munchies, River Pizza is the place for you. Delivery is quick and the food arrives hot. Thin crust pizza is delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Mike F.

8 years ago

Had a thin crust sausage pizza tonight. Crust was perfect and so was the pizza. I have had a lot of pizza in my day - this is now top on my list!!! read more

Mark R.

10 years ago

Tasty pizza, fast delivery. Always good for a pizza fix. We prefer the thin crust pizza the best. As others have said, great pizza for the suburbs! read more

Susan T.

14 years ago

Great family run restaurant they were really nice to me.. The pie is to die for my kids love it :) and the hot wings are delicious!!!!

Nilda G.

7 years ago

Always so delicious cooked to perfection right amount of sauce, sausage and mushrooms and the sauce is delicious!!!!

Gina S.

7 years ago

Everything was delicious and the service was awesome the portions are huge everything about it was delicious

Grant B.

6 years ago

Is this place open I called 4 x times. And number said it was disconnected?! I hope not favorite pizza place

Ashley F.

7 years ago

Best pizza ever! I wish I still lived around the area. I always crave this pizza but such a far drive now.

Tony B.

2 years ago

It was Amazing!! Try there Spicy Honey Garlic wings also everything I've ate so far has been really good

Mary Jo T.

10 years ago

Love the thin crust pizza. This is our regular pizza delivery choice for Friday nights.

Mario L.

5 years ago

great pizza, very friendly staff! My family loves it and we try to order it every friday!

Mike D.

Elite 25

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166

10 years ago

If this picture doesn't do it for ya then I'm not sure what will. Best pizza in Chicago.

Brian F.

397

15 years ago

Great thin crust pizza. Quality ingredients. Always solid.

Janet J.

6 years ago

The pizza is fantastic. Some of the best around.

Jon P.

5 years ago

Wonderful pizza. One of my fav places to go.

Nicole T.

12 years ago

Decent pizza, delivery can be slow.

Jackie B.

14 years ago

We love Bertolli's Pizza.

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The smell from the outside is so inviting. The menu is inclusive and the good is delicious. Whether…read moreyou're just looking for a slice or a whole pizza this is your place. The staff is super friendly too!

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Discovered this pizza place from the Taste of Elmwood Park and we really enjoyed our slices…read more Decided to order deep dish for delivery, which notes that it takes an hour to cook (that's fine). However, we did not receive our order until after 2 hours of waiting. The deep dish was good, and did come hot.

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First time ordering Sorrentos and I really enjoyed the pizza! It was thin and crispy, and the…read moresauce was bright and tangy. The sausage was good but seemed more like a crumble, so I hope to order again to see if that is always the case. I like nice small chunks of sausage with fennel..not too dried out. Overall no complaints, look forward to trying them out again.

Anthony B's Pizza & Pasta

4.3

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The best pizza place in the area by far. Will not get pizza anywhere else. Great service. True…read moreChicago tavern pizza. Tried and true

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Pretty good pizza my uncle swears by it an I can't lie it's good first time having it I say it's…read moreago I will be back

Anthony's Pizzeria

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1st time ordering from here. Got a large thin sausage and mushroom pizza. Sausage really good. The…read moresauce is good too. My only complaint was the crust was too crisp to a slightly burnt taste making the crust bitter. The cheese also didn't come close enough to the edge of the crust in my opinion but plenty cheesy in the middle. Meatball sandwich was bland and not that great. Overall it was ok. I don't think I would order again from here.

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There were 3 tables on a Sunday afternoon; very slow service. Very happy the appetizers were half…read moreprice; bruschetta had no taste at all and was very watery. One of the specialty pizza's with the traditional crust is what we ordered; where were the toppings? The pizza was mostly bread. Yikes! Traveled 30 minutes; won't do it again. By the way, what the heck is a hospitality fee? We liked our waitress Dania, however, is she going to receive that extra money for her hospitality? And what about the girl that showed us to our table; will she get half?

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