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    Bonci

    4.4 (655 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BONCI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Crispy onion, Spicy Eggplant, rosemary potato
    Insia Z.

    Tbh very good, love that you can get however much of whichever pizza you want, lets you try a bunch! They were very yummy - especially the crispy onion and hot honey chicken, those are unmissable. The spicy eggplant pizza was also good. Would definitely return and try more kinds

    Pepperoni Pizza and Sausage & Mushroom Pizza
    Ray N.

    Outstanding. I got it delivery, and it was really good. I tried the pepperoni, the sausage, and the plain cheese. All were very tasty. The crust has a nice chew to it, and a crispy outside. The sauce is flavorful without being overpowering. The toppings were of very high quality, and were seasoned to be very flavorful. It was no boring pepperoni or sausage like you might normally find on a pizza. The toppings ingredients were really elevated. Really great pizza, and I hope to eat there in person some day.

    Tammy C.

    Crispy rectangular pizza. Lots of options. You can adjust the size of the slice you want and they weigh it and price it based on weight. Casual atmosphere and casual walk in pizzeria. Great for a quick lunch or snack. Price a bit steep.. my slice was around $7. But it tasted good and was crispy after they heated it. I would come back.

    Kirthi D.

    just wanted to change my review to the 5 because I tried the spicy eggplant again and it was very good, not undersalted at all. I also tried the lemon zest zucchini ricotta and the potato pesto, both were great. bonci is still super affordable and I'll be back lots :)

    Burrata Pizza Spicy Eggplant Pizza
    Vaishnavi W.

    The food at Bonci was quite delicious. Great yummy options for vegetarian pizzas. Ambiance was quite intimate and compact. A good place for a date or to catch up with a friend. The service was quite average. Expected a little more help from the staff for first time visitors in terms of their concept and how we can place an order. Overall good experience!

    Margarita Pizza
    Dimpie S.

    This pizza place is the best in Chicago! Limited seating but cool chic vibes with the wooden decor and bottles with sit down stools at the wooden slab. I love the idea of trying different pizzas and seeing it made fresh. The service was quick and the guy was great about giving me what I want. Overall I will definitely be returning and wished there were more locations! You always have room for this pizza even after a meal!

    Dani G.

    Needed a quick bite before end of the day and stumbled upon this place. I was looking for vegan options which they did have, unfortunately they do not have vegan cheese but honestly, they were pretty good without it. You get to pick the size of your own slice. y two options were delicious and my sister enjoyed her as well. We were a little bit confused on how it worked, but the employees were able to help us!

    Brian W.

    I always like to give pizza places a second try and driving by the one in Lincoln Park yesterday, I stoped in for a couple squares. Much better this time around. Had the meatball and tried the prosciutto. They were both good. The prosciutto was a little on the greasy side but had a nice crunch this time. Interesting options in terms of toppings. At least 10-12 different pizzas there and what I had definitely hit the spot. Grazie

    Meatball (All Beef) Pizza
    Jessica C.

    (G)o - go for a casual bite to eat! Not a lot of indoor seating and kind of cold in the restaurant. (W)ow - They have a great variety of square shaped Roman style pizzas (rectangular pie with thin crust) and it's fun to watch how they heat it up in front of you. Very relaxed atmosphere. (A)ge - young working adults usually grabbing takeout (M)enu - The meatball ragu pizza is delicious and they get the bottom so crispy. It's awesome how fresh and hot the pizza is served, but mind you it kind of takes a while to heat up so be prepared for a wait.

    The kitchen (from a window seat)
    Dave R.

    I travel frequently for work and the plethora of cable travel/food shows fills my "To Try" bookmark list with cool dining possibilities I can refer to when I'm looking for an interesting and good dining experience. "Chef's Table" (Season 2 / Episode 1 -- on Netflix) furnished me with the perfect easy/quick "To Try" lunch spot today in Chicago. That episode is about Gabriele Bonci, a famous chef and television personality in Italy, die to his pizza al taglio style pizzas. I know what you're saying, "you said you were visiting Chicago." Well, Chef Bonci happens to co-own 3 Chicago-area pizza restaurants with an American partner and I was pleased to see one of them is a short, seven-minute walk from my hotel. I'll be honest. If it weren't for the show -- and the Yelp reviews -- I probably would have walked past Bonci and not seriously considered it. It's rather drab/plain looking outside and in. It definitely doesn't look like anything special. But I knew I would be in for a treat from watching that show. Don't get me wrong, I found it to be comfortable enough and clean, and the staff is super friendly! I'm just saying there are no frills. But don't go to Bonci for the ambiance (or cocktails, this is a sparking or still water and few soft drinks kind of place) No, GO TO BONCI FOR THE PIZZA!!! The pizza was as delicious as I expected. And my expectations were high. They had so many (good) choices, with rotate daily as I understand it. The staff will answer your questions about the traditional choices (pepperoni, for example), and not traditional (potato & cheese, for example). Then you get to indicate how much of the rectangular pizza or pizzas you'd like them to slice off for reheating. When the reheated, hot pizza comes out of the oven they'll slice it into convenient easy-to-eat squares and hand it over. I was in a "traditional" mood today. I had just one type of pizza. Pepperoni, my personal favorite. But this was the tastiest pepperoni pizza I've ever had. I'll be in Chicago two more days and I strongly suspect I'll head back to Bonci, and be a little more adventurous with my pizza choices.

    Meatball Ragu
    Daniel M.

    I love being able to try many pizza options and have little slices, adding up to a reasonable price. The service is great too, with great attention to their customers ordering. The space is decent to dine in and they have an outdoor seating too. The wait was maybe five minutes to have the slices weighed and then heated up. It's not your typical American style pizza. Yet likely healthier.

    Shreena P.

    I absolutely love Bonci. They have locations in Italy and Chicago! I have only been to the Fulton Market location- service was good and the food was delicious. Plenty of meter parking outside and as an fyi - Bonci are cashless! This location is a little narrow inside but there is plenty of seating. It has a casual vibe and rustic decor. The staff were friendly and let me know what pizzas were vegetarian and vegan. You can visually see what pizzas are available for the day and pick and choose what you want to try. The pizza is cut by a scissor and you are charged by how much it weights. Believe it or not my whole board cost 13 bucks. They have plenty of vegetarian options. The potato and cheese and classic Margherita were my favs. But, I also enjoyed the spicy arrabbiata and mushroom pizza. The crust was amazing and holds up really nicely and you can tell all the ingredients are fresh.

    Potato Mozzarella Pizza  Sausage and blueberry pizza
    Bethany J.

    Loved the concept of pizza by weight. They had a lot of options which gives us the ability to try a few things. We had the blueberries and sausage, potato mozzarella, and suppli. Each item gets heated up in their oven and the suppli gets re-fried. I thought the pizza was alright, had a nice bite to it but felt that it was lacking in flavor. The ambiance inside was nice and they have a small outdoor space.

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    Pretty great tavern style. Boss said he paid $50 for one pizza though which is insane.

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    8 months ago

    Only have eaten it as a takeout but excellent. Great selection of unusual combinations that all taste great. Hungry or not, give it a try

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    Ask the Community - Bonci

    Can you order a basic salame piccante & mozzarella pizza or is it only what's made and on display for purchase?

    The menu is what they have prepared for the day (what's on display). No made to order as far as I understand!

    Are there any dairy free options/can pizzas be made without cheese?

    Yes! The spicy eggplant is vegan. The arabiatta is also vegan.

    How do you order? Are all the slices the same size or cut to size?

    You choose the size of your slice, you pay by the weight. I hope you will come in and try, our employees will gladly help you in the process. I suggest you get smaller slices so you can get more variety.… Read more

    My hubby will be visiting your city and I want to know...does it travel well? I want him to bring me back some pizza to California? Have you had anyone do this?

    Nothing is ever as good as when it's fresh. By the way they DON'T accept cash. Go figure credit or debit only.

    Are there any gluten-free or celiac friendly options?

    Not sure, but u can call & ask before going

    Hi. Are there any Vegan options?

    Absolutely,we always have 4 to 6 vegan options! Hope to see you Rick

    Is there always Margherita?

    Yes and we can make one pretty fast if not on the table

    Are there typically any vegan pizza varieties available?

    Yes. Arribiata, spicy eggplant, Rosa mushroom, marinated onion. Enjoy!! Ro

    How old is the pizza sitting there?

    it is an ancient recipe, so like 200 years

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    Trying authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza was at the top of my list, and Lou Malnati's did not…read moredisappoint! This was my very first Chicago deep-dish pizza experience, and now I understand why everyone talks about it. The buttery crust, layers of cheese, flavorful sauce, and generous toppings made every bite worth the wait. One thing I would definitely recommend is making a reservation if you can. This place is popular for a reason! We waited a little over 35 minutes for a table, but luckily a couple of spots opened up at the bar, and we grabbed them right away. The atmosphere was lively, the staff was friendly, and the pizza was everything I hoped it would be.

    3.5 stars went on a…read morefriday at around 8:30 and wait was 45 mins, however due to some cancellations, we were seated in about 5 mins. pizza takes ~45 mins to cook so if you're hungry, be sure to pack a snack or something while you wait. the bruschetta was SO GOOD, honestly the highlight of the meal for me - tomatoes are plump and fresh and the balsamic glaze was really vibrant. garlic bread was perfect accompaniment. we ordered two personal sized pizzas - the lou and chicago classic. i personally liked the lou better - the spinach and tomatoes really shined. the classic was just okay to me and the cheese wasnt flavorful. menu also said they had a famous buttery crust but it wasnt that buttery imo. the crust lowkey tasted better the next day. service was great!! shoutout felix, you had such great energy. inside had lots of sports decor and had mainly hightops. the host stand area was a little congested bc right next to it was the pick up orders. overall, an easy intro into Chicago food!

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    Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. To start…read moreoff our server, Eli was so nice so knowledgeable helping us run through the menu He took incredible care of us throughout the night! That's at the tone for what became unforgettable night. Had the space debri salad which is basically a Greek salad with potatoes and I think in Italian vinaigrette Soooooooooooo for it!!! So delicious After getting it, my buddy had to get one too haha One of us had the moonwalk cheese, we go out for a lot of pizza together, and he said it was he thought his favorite of anywhere. Another one of our crew got the pepperoni pile up loved. And I got the sweet and salty space candy pizza With bacon, pineapple, pickled red onion, goat cheese, sambal. Genius, the goat cheese, instead of ricotta was the move for this pizza! All the flavors worked in perfect harmony.Nothing short of amazing. Cozy spot, super cool atmosphere, couple of old school arcade games like ninja Turtles let's goooo We had so much fun. The drinks were absolutely excellent as well. Oh my God cannot forget this drink program. Galactic gift basket and Jedi mind trick sooo fire. Speaking of perfect harmony, everything at sharpies coexist in a lovely harmony from the all the staff, to the vibe/ambiance and absolutely killer pizza and food. WILL BE BACK! Check em out! If ya know ya know

    We did dine in last weekend at Sharpies. It's a small place but charming space-themed interior. The…read moreserver was great but there was a VERY loud trio at the bar literally yelling and laughing through our whole dinner which unfortunately affected the ambiance. For food - we ordered the blooming onion (forget what they call it), the wings, and two pizzas. My husband tried a gin cocktail and beer, both which he enjoyed. Onion 4/5 - tasty and good dipping sauce Wings 5/5 - crispiest wing I have ever had and they might be my favorite in Chicago... hot honey was delicious. Carmalized onion 3.5/5 - this was very tasty, perfect crispy edges and fluffy center. The flavor was good but could have used some acid to break up the richness Vodka meat pizza 4/5 - very tasty. I think the vodka sauce could be fine tuned but overall really enjoyed. We had pizza a lot lately so skipped the classics but if we come back I'd probably try the pepperoni and/or sausage.

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