The thin crust River Pizza is our go-to pizza. Never disappointed. The delivery is courteous and fast.

I had the thin crust pizza delivered. Locally, it seems to be one of the best pizza places. Prices are reasonable and they generally deliver on time. read more

Bertolli's River Pizza - Pizza Near Me - River Forest, Illinois

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the absolute best pie on the west side... the hot wings are also delicious! their curly fries are the best!

Bertolli's River Pizza first time having this pizza and I can say it was good. The crust was Thin, I had to ask for extra sauce and the cheese was good. I ordered to go and the cardboard was so thin it bent my pizza so not happy. But next time I will eat it so taste the difference. read more

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I used to order River Pizza at least once a week in the 80's. My family got so much River Pizza that that they knew our order when we called. It's my favorite. Cut to last week. Prodigal daughter coming home for a visit from Los Angeles with (hot) boyfriend in tow. We both love pizza, and I really wanted to show him what a perfect pizza tastes like. So I go to Yelp to see if River is still in business, and if people still love it. They are, and they do! Wanna hear something freaky? I used to call River Pizza SO OFTEN that even after 25 years, I still remembered the phone number!!! Anyway, I called in an order for pick up. The pie was piping hot, and smelled like 1987. I ripped that paper open and got to grubbing. DAAAYYYUM.... it was just as I remembered. Perfect thin and crispy crust - just right. The sauce, the cheese, the pepperoni. It brought back a million memories. And it was just as amazing as I thought it would be. The boyfriend was impressed, and, honestly, a little addicted. I love you River Pizza! read more

You guys might have the best pizza in Chicago. I keep hitting post review, but it is telling me I need to write more when I have nothing more to say. Absolutely stellar. read more

We drive 45 mins to get this pizza, and this is our favorite pizza. Unfortunately last time I called, someone left me on hold for 4-5 minutes. Then they answered and asked "you're still here?" And I said "yess!" And got hung up on. Then I called back and said that I'm calling to get a carry out. & they rudely said "hurry up, make it quick, I have a lot of customers. Let's go!" This was on speaker as my family and I we were 20 minutes into driving. I politely told them, "Mmm no thank you" & hung up. I was being polite throughout the whole time, and I'm unsure why I didn't get it back. Been following them on all social media's so I can get ideas what to order, but unfortunately that really pushed our family away as we been with Bertolli's pizza over 4 years, and travel time was not something we cared for. Great pizza though, highly recommend. Maybe customer service could be worked out. We are why your business is booming! If you're busy, be happy that you're busy as so many people support your business. read more

A Great family usually means great food, made with care. These folks have it down, and the business has been a mainstay in the area for a long time. The pizzas are awesome, not too heavy. The sauce is made in-house and complements the dough well (also made in-house). Thin crust and pan, the usual single topping or something a little more. They have a great variety and oh my God the CHICKEN WINGS are the bomb! -Wes the cameraman read more

We ordered through Grub Hub tonight. The order went through. Then, 20 minutes later, we got notice that it was going to be delayed by an hour. Then, 20 minutes after that, we got an email saying our order was cancelled. I called and complained. They said, "we're not taking Grub Hub orders tonight" and hung up on me. What kinda BS is this?! So much for this place. Awful. Never again read more

Best pizza in the area! And for my kid who doesn't like pizza, they have tasty chicken strips or even better yet, a sandwich from the adjoining franks deli! read more

Best pizza in the area! Highly recommended. Great staff and the delivery drives are always friendly. Order the thin crust extra thin, so good! read more

Been going to Bertollis for a while now and still haven't found a better Chicago style thin crust pizza! Still packaged in a paper bag, was still steaming when I got it home. I tried the breaded mushrooms for the first time and will definitely be getting them again every time! read more

My go to pizza place. This is a lowkey spot but the quality is just as good as Giordano's, Gino's East, or Lou Malnati's. My boyfriend and I always order a thin crust large extra sauce and extra cheese and the crust is still crispy not saggy. Really good quality meats and cheese how do I know? Because the leftovers are better than the pizza of the day we ordered. Open late everyday. Friendly & fast. read more

The pizza we ordered was amazing. Definitely looking forward to trying other things on their menu.

Absolutely shocked at this place. Walked into the place around 4 pm during pride weekend. It was sweltering hot in there. They didn't have air. There were four employees in the kitchen talking and gossiping and one of the employees a young lady was sitting in the kitchen bashing the pride parade and Puerto Rican fest. It was just strange. I sat there for a few minutes listening to this before I walked out. I believe it's family owned so I don't expect much change. It made me uncomfortable I just left. Too bad the pizza seemed like it would have been good. read more

This spot has been my go-to for a quick, local thin crust pie for a while now. Unfortunately, I just left there having seen every employee there not wearing a mask. Not even the woman who checked me out. There is a sign on the door saying "masks required", and yet not one employee was wearing one. Shameful - the exact selfish behavior that will get businesses in this state shut down again. Won't ever go back read more

Fabulous pizza and wonderful service!! The pizza was amazingly good, quite possibly the best I've had. Our server was in the ball. He was great at making sure we had all we needed. I will definitely stop back the next time we are in town! read more

I have heard there pizza is good so that is nice. But the problem is there pasta with broccoli. I asked for without the parmesan cheese since I am vegan. Most restaurants don't need cheese to make good. However when I tested the taste of the spaghetti with broccoli lets just say there was a lot more to be desired. The pasta is completely laking in taste. Next time please use a bit if seasoning if any. Either way you now have one less customer. read more

The pizza and baked clams are very good but the customer service is not. Long story short the last time I was there they messed up my order and over charged me, the manager recognized the mistake and said he'd credit me next time I came in. Well next time I came in I was explaining to the girl at the front that I needed to speak to the manager as she didn't know anything about the situation. She got him and he looked at me, like he didn't recognize me, so I explained what happened and he cut me off with a curt "yeah I know I'm doing it." I would expect anyone who enters that establishment to be treated with respect and courteousness, not be greeted with rudeness when I was trying to rectify a mistake THEY made. In short, good food, poor customer service this time it seems. Pretty disappointed to be honest. read more

When the family says "Let's get a pizza tonight," this is where we go. I order a jumbo sausage and pepperoni (they have 5 sizes) for myself, eat about a third of it, and stash the rest in the refrigerator for lunch the next couple of days. To me it's just as good cold as it is burn-the-roof-of-your-mouth hot. My family orders what they feel like, usually a spinach and garlic. To each his/her own. We've never eaten in their restaurant, we always order for pick-up with the occasional delivery if we don't feel like driving. When we pick-up the restaurant is always empty. I find that interesting but not my concern. The ambiance is 80's black/red/white tile. I have no idea what their restaurant service is like. The familia can be a bit brusque, but it's a Italian-American family run pizzaria, what do you expect? They are nice enough to me, but they know me from repeat business. Cash only. If you're in a pinch for cash, they own the convenience store/deli next to the pizzaria, and it has an ATM. Price per person is very reasonable, unless you are like me and order for three days! They have this thing that if you save and turn in menus you can get a free pizza. We order often enough here that we've taken advantage of this several times. read more

This place is a pain in the ass, cash only and long wait times for delivery. But it is oh so worth it. They have made me a fan of thin crust. I am also a fan of the baked ravioli. As I've said before, you'll find some of the best food in the strip mall nooks. read more

Bertollis is the best. The only pizza my family will order in RF. Classic thin crust that never disappoints.

Been ordering take out here since I moved 5 years ago. Never dined in, had delivery maybe twice (I live really close). I'm OK with the cash only. They want to avoid the CC surcharge, I don't blame them. Small businesses are like that. The pizza comes wrapped in paper. No soggy cardboard. It does make it a little harder to drive home. I've had the baked mostaccioli, fried mushrooms and dinner salad as well. All good stuff. The eggplant parmesan sandwich was great too. You're not going to get low-cal or weight-watching food here but .. it's pizza. Recently I tried a certain pizza not on the menu when I saw them pulling a huge beef brisket out of the oven and asked what that was about. FANTASTIC. I don't know how anyone can disparage the taste. I've live in Chicago all my life and my kids will grow up with Bertolli's as comfort food. read more

Great pizza! Delivery took a little longer than expected so the pizza wasn't piping hot, but the taste made up for it.

Yesterday I brought my wife to eat some pizza. I selected River Pizza - which is my favorite pizza places as a kid. The last time I had River Pizza was 27 years ago & might I say, outstanding crust, fresh ingredients, & overall quality is on the recipe! Happy National Pizza Day! read more

I've had Bertolli's twice. The first was at my brother's birthday celebration with family and drinks, and the second was on a lazy Sunday afternoon with my husband. Both times, it was highly enjoyable. We had the cheese and sausage, (not because we were afraid of trying anything else, but because we are simple people). We carried out, but after seeing the inside, would not have minded a slice there. I'm not sure if the person who cashed us out is a part of the family business, but he carried himself as one that would be keen working wherever needed, to get the job done. read more

I love pizza but i am picky about where to order it from. I really like their sauce. FYI- Cash only!! read more

I have never dealt with a more poorly managed pizza place in my life. I simply tried to order pizzas for some friends at 530 on a Wednesday night. I placed my order and was told it would be delivered in about an hour. I get a phone call from them over 2 hours after the order stating the card number that they took down improperly didn't go through. Again over 2 hours after the original order. No apologies. No Im sorry. Just pure incompetence. The ironic thing is. I ordered from 2 other Pizza establishments around the same for deliveries in Oak Park for friends and they got it right. No problem. My suggestion is simply. Never ever give this establishment any business. So many better options. Unless your looking for a pizza to be delivered in 2 and a half hours or less. read more

Good pizza, fair prices. Nice staff at the family owned business. Close proximity to my work so it's an easy go to for dinner. I request pie slices since I'm originally from the East coast & they oblige. I recommend the white pizza. read more

Tried for the first time this evening. No frills joint - Cash only. Awesome Pizza! Sauce that has flava (plenty of oregano) and a good amount of sauce and cheese all the way to the end of the pizza - not skimpy. We had 1/2 sausage and mushrooms on all. Much enjoyed with a side of giardiniara. We ordered the thincrust... and it was just thin enough with a nice flavor. Searching for great pizza in Forest Park with a lot of hit or miss local places...we are happy to say that we will be back again soon to try a few more items. Thanks! read more

LOVED IT! The pizza was amazing and the service was great. I saw the delivery guy in my condo and he told us about the pizza. I'm new to the area and didn't have a table or anything to eat one so we went to the location and they let us sit there and were very friendly bringing food, drinks, napkins, plates, etc... I HIGHLY recommend them. If you want great pizza and service, this is it folks!!! read more

We decided to try this place out after seeing it on the show Smothered, but were let down on the quality. The pizza doesn't taste any different than your typical mediocre homemade pizza, however, this one is just very over priced! The pizza also is in bags and not boxes, which makings transporting it home a nightmare, especially with all the grease. read more

You can't beat Bertolli's thin crust pizza. Just the best around. And the family is great. Hey Frank, Carlo & Tony

I love this place so much. The pizza is out of this world delicious and their pasta can't be beat either. They're even willing to deliver to Galewood. read more

I can't believe I have never posted a review on Bertolli's. Now that I have moved to Evanston and cannot get my weekly/bi-weekly local pizza fix...and have to search for new local place I am appreciating them even more! What a great place to eat. I have only eaten in the dining area a few times, but ordered pizza for delivery or pickup quite frequently over the past few years. The delivery guys got to know me well. I will miss this place a Lot! I was never disappointed with anything I've ordered. Very good little spot and the pizza is incredible! Please try if you are ever in the area. read more

Ordered at 6 pm. Pizza delivery at 7:35 pm. Pizza was Cold. Called and was denied refund or credit. Avoid this business, many other options.

By far one of the best thin crust Chicago Style Pizza's in the Chicago area hands down! Consistent and always made exactly as ordered. I've never had it delivered so cannot comment on delivery times. I've heard their ribs are excellent, but I haven't had them yet. The sons and daughter now work there most of the time and they are very friendly and work their asses off. The Pizza tastes exactly the same as it did when their Dad was making it on his own almost 20 years ago - so unlike some business', these kids didn't screw it up! BRAVISSIMO! read more

The closest to Northeast coast pizza I have found in the Chicago area. Very satisfied.

Awesome pizza, which is now my local favorite after moving into town last year. Have tried the thin crust, pan pizza, and several apps and they've all been great. Highly recommended! read more

A friend is obsessed with their panzerottis and is quickly getting me hooked, too! I normally don't like panzerotti, because they're usually too dry. Not here! I like the pepperoni with onion, she gets just cheese. But it's soooo good. The sauce is kinda sweet, kinda salty. It's perfect. Their fries are really good, too. Well done and crispy, like I like them. read more