I love Bonci's and am happy to see they've expanded around Chicago. This location is slightly bigger than their West Loop location, still only has counter seating inside but slightly bigger outside patio seating. Service was just as good and friendly as I remembered! If you haven't been before, the process is to order up at the counter by weight (I just tell them small piece, medium piece, etc) and they cut it for you. After they've cut all your slices, they weigh them for a final price. This visit I tried a bunch of different flavors (which is most of the fun in my opinion), and the standout was lemon ricotta - so light and refreshing! Luckily, he wrote down the heating instructions since I took my order to go - you are doing yourself a major disservice if you pop your slices in the microwave to reheat. After 6 minutes in the oven, the crust is crispy and perfect. As always, can't wait to return and try more interesting flavors. read more

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We stopped in for lunch with a friend on Wednesday. The pizza is pre-cooked, but flash warmed after ordering. It is sold by the pound which is rather deceptive if you do not have experience of what the serving sizes are relative to the typical round pizzas most folks are used to. They have a nice variety of vegetarian and, meat combos . We each got different selections. They cut the pizza with scissors, warm it and bring it out to you. The ambiance is definitely urban, as there is no inside seating. We sat in the patio which was freezing from the wind. No space heaters. The lone worker politely brought our hot selections to us. There is no soda fountain, only canned drinks. The pizza tasted quite good and the toppings were good flavor pairings, but it was quite pricey relative to other pizza options. If I lived in the area, I would likely not go routinely but only if I was in a time crunch. read more

Bonci - Foreground, my dish of two meat selections and one vegetarian, the other plate is 3 vegetarian selections. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was really impressed with Bonci's pizza. Their by-the-pound system worked well, and the crust was SO GOOD - airy on the inside with a light crispiness on the outside. The red sauce was a standout, with complex flavors and great balance. They used quality olive oil that enhanced everything, and I appreciated the perfect amount of garlic and spicy kick in the pizza. While it's a different style, I actually preferred this over many of the slices I've had in New York. My only regret is not going back for a second visit before leaving Milwaukee. The service was friendly. Will definitely return next time I'm in town. read more

Bonci - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite mystery pizza box so far. Food -- Got to try five flavors: Spicy Eggplant, Sausage & Mushroom, Chicken Pesto, Cherry Tomato, and the daily special Pumpkin Sausage. Zero misses -- all were genuinely good. Service -- Super kind staff. Gave thoughtful recs and even slipped me an extra small slice to taste -- also delicious. Ambiance -- Small shop with hand-drawn graphics and a cozy, lived-in feel. Would 100% come back. read more

Bonci - Spicy eggplant, Sausage & Mushroom, Chicken Pesto, Cherry Tomato, Pumpkin Sausage - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend has lived nearby for years and had never been here--which blew my mind. But I'm betting she'll be a regular now. This spot is inspired by a Roman pizza place of the same name, where you buy your pizza by the inch--and with around 100 rotating flavors, it's basically a pizza playground. We tried three, but the clear standout was the zucchini and ricotta slice. I'm still thinking about it like it's a lost summer romance. Also, shoutout to the one guy working--he was unbelievably nice. If I lived nearby, I'd be here every three days, minimum. Probably more. read more

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This past year I've been using TooGoodToGo a lot and Bonci has been a consistent staple. Their Roman style rectangular pizza slices are fantastic. Again since I mainly get from TooGoodToGo they have a box that comes with about 5 slices of assorted flavored for like $7. Generally a two slices pizza will run you anywhere from $10-15, so this is a great deal. The Rosemary prosciutto is a fave in our house. We've also had a spicy sweet potato slice and a mushroom slice that was amazing. I'm pretty sure they have some mainstay flavors and some seasonal. The staff has always been great when I go in! Always super helpful and kind. The inside has the counter with the pizzas laid out for you to choose. There are a few tables inside and during the warmer months I feel like I've seen patio seating on the sidewalk. I may be mistaken. Make sure to check out TooGoodToGo and save some food today #notapaidadvertisement read more

This is a great alternative to fast casual pizza options--sure, it's not any of the newer, flashier sit down joints but the flavors are super unique and the crust is delish. We didn't eat in (though there are outdoor tables and counter option inside) but it is cool to see the giant specialty oven used for all the za! Would definitely go back over as it was tastier than your average delivery pizza. Vegan options are available. read more

Bonci - Margarita, potato, meatball (I cut each piece in two to share) - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for fuel not expecting to actually enjoy the food. Holy Moly we had the buratta and the lemon recota. The burata is the best Italian pizza I've had since Venice in 2019. Mind you its just their version of margherita. It's a thin crust with dollops of burata in tomato sauce and basil. Amazing! read more

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Such a treat Bonci is one of our favorite pizza spots in Chicago. They have a variety of savory flavors and even better ones for breakfast too. My personal favorite is the potato mozzarella. Parking at this location is very difficult because of the blocked off construction on Wolcott. Allow extra time for parking in this area. We waited for a spot to open out back. read more

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Tried several varieties and all were delicious! A little too much ricotta on the lemon one but the crust is phenomenal.

My new favorite pizza place! It's vegetarian and meat friendly. There's even a pizza dedicated to vegans. The space is such a great neighborhood spot for anyone who lives close by. It's also easy to find parking if you drive over. The inside of the space isn't too big but there's a lot of stools to sit on inside the shop and then there's the option to sit in their enclosed outdoor patio area. All the workers are so kind and genuinely so happy to be there. The way that it works with the pizza is you pick you pizza and you tell them how big of a slice you want. Then they weigh the slice to give you a price. I got the margarita Burrata and the spicy eggplant. My goodness. The dough was perfection. The slices were crisp on the bottom yet so soft on top. The flavors all went well together. There was just enough sauce. Ahhh just so yummy! Tip: they do have different locations. I believe the one in west loop/west town is larger. read more

Bonci - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Incredible pizza - ate at the original one in Rome and was hooked. So lucky to have this in Chicago in our backyard - tastes exactly the same. read more

The first time I tried Bonci was during covid at one of their other locations. Instantly fell in love and unfortunately haven't been back since. I like to try new places every time, so it hard for me to repeat. But I'm really glad they opened up this location on the north side. It's such a convenient location. The staff here was great as well. They're all assigned to specific stations and have a nice quick flow going. Most importantly the pizza is just as delicious as I remember. The guy in front of me took just about all they had though. Luckily there was still some decent stuff to choose from. I ended up ordering their Cacio Pepe, Burrata & Basil, lemon ricotta zucchini, margarita and pepperoni. My favorites were the Burrata & basil and their pepperoni. My least favorites were the cacio Pepe and their margarita. I like basil and olive oil on my margarita. This one tasted like a plain cheese pizza. The cacio Pepe had onions underneath the cheese, and I hate onions on my pizza. The pepperoni was delicious. It was covered with pepperoni. It was a little spicy and the crust was perfect. The Burrata and basil was so flavorful. I didn't have my pizzas heater before I took them home which melted the Burrata away. Next time I come in I will tell them not to heat the Burrata & basil pizza. I will for sure not wait another two years before returning here. You will definitely see me coming more often. Hopefully they have other options to choose from. read more

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Love it! No pretenses, friendly staff, and good food. Seating is deceptively plentiful - upon first glance it seems like there isn't a lot of seating but there's chairs lined up all against the wall and plenty of outdoor seating if it's nice out. I've tried the spicy eggplant, chicken Roma, and potato mozzarella pizza. My favorite was definitely the chicken Roma, although they are pretty heavy handed with the red pepper flakes. The potato mozzarella fell surprisingly flat. It needed some sort of herb to round it out. The pizza is pretty salty - so have that water ready. But the crust is what differentiates this pizza. That and the array of pizzas including a rotating selection! Love that they have several vegan and vegetarian options as well. Definitely recommend trying it at least once! read more

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Love the service. Love the outdoor seating area with grass and a little honey feel. It is away from the busy street. The pizza is great and has a lot of unique options. Pizza is by the weight. There are places to park on the side street and they heat it up for you to go. I would definitely recommend the potato, pesto, zucchini, mushroom, and eggplant. read more

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My favorite pizza place in the city. Authentic Roman style pizza. Variety of flavors. They cut and weigh their pizza. Staff was nice.

Really cool idea of paying by the oz of pizza. A little overpriced, but the pizza was really good. My favorites were the Meatball because the red sauce was really good, and the prosciutto which had really yummy cheese and rosemary. The pepperoni was a good, classic pepperoni. The sausage and mushroom was good, too, but I got a few bites that were a little light on meat/mushroom - probably because it was a corner. read more

Bonci - Beef Pepperoni, Sausage & Mushroom, Prosciutto, Meatball - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really great for a quick but delicious meal! The burrata pizza was amazing, and the prosciutto cotto was also tasty. Favorite was the sausage and mushroom for sure. If doughy crust is your thing then you will enjoy it here. Very quick and efficient service, great outside seating, and not out of the ordinary for the area in terms of price. read more

Bonci - Prosciutto Cotto Pizza Burrata Basil Pizza Sausage & Mushroom Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had an appointment next-door. So I decided to stop here. While I waited for them to open . Pizza was good . They charge you by the pound . They have different varieties to choose from . The place is pretty small .the have a few drinks you can pick from . read more

So flavorful and the dough was amazing! I loved the fried onion and pepperoni; ricotta and zucchini; patate and pesto; and fried eggplant. What a treat! Just like the hole in the wall I'd get lunch at in Rome, but better dough. read more

Really great food and service! It's counter service, so they ask you which pizzas you want, cut you off the amount you want, and then put it in their oven. They also rotate their pizzas, so between the time we ordered and were done at the end, there were a few types cycled out with new ones in the lineup, pretty cool if you want a large variety to choose from! Pic from top left to bottom right: pepper and buratta, cacio el pepe, beef pepperoni, prosciutto (I think), fried onion, and spicy eggplant. We both loved fried onion the most, super yummy and a different flavor than many you can get. Also loved the cacio el pepe and eggplant! Will definitely be back. They have a nice covered patio with plenty of tables, and some indoor counter window seats as well read more

Bonci - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great pizza. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options! I love the concept of getting to try multiple varieties as well. The outdoor seating is very cute. The indoor seating is cute as well but better suited for solo folks or a couple. I got the spicy eggplant, lemon zucchini ricotta and margherita slices. You pay by the weight, they then reheat the pizza and top it with olive oil. Service was friendly but still efficient. I will definitely return! read more

Bonci - Margherita, lemon zucchini ricotta, and spicy eggplant - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My most FAVORITE pizza in Rome is now in the States. With any luck, this place will become a phenomenon like it is in Italy and spread to other areas like San Diego. People of Chicago, go here and appreciate every bite! read more

I feel like God has a preference for certain foods - avocados and cashews, for example. I am certain God's favorite pizza is Bonci. Bonci is to pizza what Michelangelo was to art. read more

Incredible! we had the Margherita was incredible but the Basil and burrata with the crispy crust was Transcendent .... and i do not use that word lightly. One of the best slices that i have had in my life and i have had plenty of pizza in Chicago and New York. DAMN this pizza was worth every penny. read more

Feel incredibly lucking to have this place in the neighborhood as there are not comparable pizza options that I'm aware of in terms of both the uniqueness of both the ingredients and the crust. I'm really looking forward to returning and trying as many different pizzas as possible. So I've sampled the Margherita, the Fried Onion, and a Blueberry one.. all excellent though the Margherita probably my least favorite of the three. Staff was really helpful on my first visit picking out the right amount of pizza for my order. read more

Delicious pizza priced by weight, with a fun variety of flavors! I look forward to trying out more of the menu options!

Really enjoyed this place. It's so smart to be able to order a little bit of everything- I'm all about the choices! Husband and I had spicy eggplant (they are not kidding re the spice), chicken parm, pepperoni, some other type of chicken topping, and another meat topping (sorry husbands choices and I didn't pay that much attention to what they were called.) it was all good but the spicy eggplant was a bit too spicy for me - couldn't even taste the eggplant itself. The crust on the pizza was really good. And it was about $34 for the 2 of us with a lot of pizza going home. Would definitely return. read more

So good and just what we need when we want to remember our trip to Rome. Close to the original.

BEST pizza in ALL of Chicago! Bonci is such a great addition to this neighborhood, the pizza is so original and delicious! The pizza is priced by weight, once you choose your pizza from the pizza bar (there are about 15 different pizza selections), they cut it to your selection then warm it, once the pizza is hot, the workers top it with delicious grated parmesan cheese and/or olive oil. It wasn't too expensive, about $20 for 4 "slabs" of pizza. The service was very fast, as there are many workers and many ovens. The ambiance was also pleasant, it really does smell like you're in Italy! This definitely won't be my last visit! I highly recommend stopping in to order this pizza! read more

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This is the second location. The original is in Fulton Market. I had Meatball, Beef Pepperoni, Potatoes & Pesto pizza. The staff and service is superb. read more

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They opened yesterday and since we live nearby we went. So glad we did! Lots of different pizza options, pay by weight of the slice. Spent about 25$ and that included a bottled soda. Outdoor covered patio. Will def return! read more

The BEST pizza! Great crust (won't find it anywhere else), with high quality ingredients. Always a hit with our family.

Unique Roman style pizza is great. The sausage with the big meatball bites on it is phenomenal. Very nice vibes and quick service, you really can't go wrong here. read more

Really cool pizza spot - worker will cut your slice how you want and you pay be weight. Lots of unique choices, I really enjoyed the Prosciutto and will be back to try more. Didn't dine in but there's nice outdoor seating options. read more

I was served by the son of the owner who did an amazing job walking us thru the various pizza options. He helped me pick a great combination of different kinds. We all loved them and even 3 days after we bought them, with the proper warming instructions that we were given, the pizzas tasted like they were just made. read more

This place has the best pizza. Also nice is they have desserts imported from Italy, which are amazing. When you bite into the 4 cheese pizza, you will literally say oh my God - they need to have the 4 cheese more regularly - PLEASE!!!!! read more

Within the last 3 weeks I have eaten their pizza 3-4 times. The pizza is superb! The staff is outstanding! 5 out of 5 for me!

This was our first time trying Bonci, and we were amazed by all of their pizza options. The service was great! Pizzas had amazing flavors, and it is a must to try! read more

If you like old, dried out, reheated pizza. This place is for you. We picked three different types and all three were uneatable! Nothing beats spending $37 on pizza and having to end up making a sandwich. read more