This is a great little spot for pizza by weight, and it's halal! (It was confirmed halal by staff + now they have a halal sign in the window) The chicken hot honey is a standout, and the meatball pizza is also delicious. While the lemon ricotta was a bit too tangy for my taste, it's a refreshing option. The prices are on the higher side, but the high-quality ingredients make it worth it. read more

What a great spot. So unique, this pizza is sold by weight! Get as big or small of slices as you want. About 10 varieties available, from spicy eggplant and lemon ricotta, to classic margherita and pepperoni. The chef was so nice and friendly, once you order just wait a few minutes to get the pizza crisped up. The interior is incredibly small, just a few tables but pretty quick turnaround. Delicious, would return! read more

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A friend recommended Bonci, and to be fair, out of our large group I was the only one who didn't enjoy it--so take this as one person's experience. It's a small spot, but they offer tons of options, which is definitely a plus. They also have a fridge filled with great-looking desserts, salads, and a nice drink selection. I was the third person in our group to order, and the staff interaction threw me off a bit. I felt rushed up to the counter, but then when I placed my order, I was told I was "going too fast." Not a huge deal, but definitely a little annoying. The pizza itself is cut to whatever size you want, which I actually really liked. My main issue was the flavor profile. I'm not a big fan of thyme, and it was on almost every pizza option they had. I know Bonci serves a different style of pizza, and I can appreciate that--it just wasn't for me personally. That said, everyone else in my group loved their food, so I'd still recommend Bonci to others. It just missed the mark for my taste. read more

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We went here late afternoon on a November Saturday. Looking for something simple and not too heavy. This was our first time and it really delivered on our needs. We tried four types: (we didn't have them heat it up, we just took it all home and popped them into the toaster oven) Arrabiata - which was spicy and loaded with the most delicious tomatoes! Loved this Spicy Eggplant - I love eggplant and this thinly sliced spicy version was great. Loved this too! Mushroom - here's one you can never go wrong with. Mushroom anything is delicious if done right, and this was done right Lemon Ricotta - a savory sweet threat. This was pretty good too, but you need to be in the mood for sweet. We can't wait to go back and try more. read more

Being a lover of pizza, respecting that there are many types, and having watch the Netflix chefs table series on pizza, we were excited to try Bonci from Italy (but in Chicago). We wanted to just love the experience, alas it was not meant to be. The service was lack luster at best, not being sure if the people there just didn't care, weren't passionate, nor if pizza just wasn't their thing. Pizza hear is sold by weight, not by the slice. We were advised the slice we're conserving was likely to be $5-6; NO, ended up almost $11?!? The pizza itself likely suffered from operational strategy, that they par bake these, then reheat when you order, so it yields pizza tough like cardboard, extra greasy, not fresh, and slight burn on outside. Will have to try the real deal in Italy , rather than their "partners" in Chicago. read more

Bonci - The "special" - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

4.5 - I got the mushroom and sausage pizza for pick up. It was pretty tasty. The crust was a bit doughier than I would've liked but it was still good. They price by weighing the pizza. I got 6 smaller square pieces for 13ish dollars. read more

Fantastic new addition to the Lakeview pizza lineup! I was excited to check this place out when I heard they had a location in Rome, Italy and it did not disappoint! Casual pizza shop with a case full of unique flavors. My favorite part is you get to choose how much you want and they cut it with scissors. You are charged by weight. This allows you to try however many flavors you want. While the blueberry sausage sounded unique, I ended up going with lemon ricotta and 4 cheese meatball. The lemon ricotta was lightly flavored with lemon with huge dollops of super creamy whipped ricotta and thin strips of zucchini. The 4 cheese meatball ended up being my favorite. The blue cheese gave it a nice zing and the meatballs were tender and flavorful. My friend and I dined outside. The seating can be limited so plan to take it to go if needed. read more

The best part of the pizza was the nice crispy crust. It all seemed like a slightly fancier flatbread pizza. Many different flavors but nothing really blew us away. The workers were very quick and friendly, but the ordering process was a bit weird. Choosing your slice width and then they cut it with scissors was very unique. The indoor seating is a bit cramped, so it seemed like getting lucky with a patio seat or taking it to go might be the best option. Weighing the slices and paying by weight was not ideal and it was a bit pricey for what we got. I think I have a much more simple taste when it comes to pizza, so maybe Im not the target audience for this style of pizza, but if you're into trying a bunch of different/unique pizza types its definitely worth a try. read more

Bonci - Lemon ricotta pizza & cacio pepe pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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For lunch, we went to Bonci. Bonci opened recently to a diverse neighborhood filled with amazing restaurants. We decided to come here to try the pizza. When we arrived at Bonci, we saw some patrons waiting for their orders. Being a very small restaurant, the staff set up two tall boys as tables in the middle. The customers could eat at the wall tables which lined the left wall to the window wall. But eating at Bonci felt a bit uncomfortable due to the small space. After we placed our order, we waited for about 6 minutes to get our slices. I ordered the Mushroom Rosa and the Arugula Bufula. The server proceeded to cut small slices from square pizzas. She put the small slices on a scale. She explained to us that we will pay based on the scale. When we received our pizza slices, the staff cut the slices into smaller slices. I could taste the different ingredients in the pizza. However, I felt the slices were too small. Joseph ordered the pepperoni pizza sloce and a burata pizza slice. He said they tasted pretty good. I liked how Bonci offered vegan options. The restaurant looked clean. The staff worked together well. However, the people sat on top of each other making it tight to sit and eat pizza. read more

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This is the best pizza I have ever had in my entire life. I don't really know what else there is to say. We were charging our car and walked around to find a snack and by the grace of some sort of god found ourselves here. I would give the chef my first born child if he asked. I just got home and ate the leftovers (it's past midnight) and I don't want to brush my teeth because I don't want the flavor to leave my mouth. Goodnight Bonci I'll be dreaming about you read more

The pizza here is incredible and what's even better is the customer service. Amged is incredibly professional and really knows his way around an oven! Couldn't recommend it anymore! read more

Great pizza options with tons of variety. Con is that they cannot custom make pizzas or take of spicy parts because the ingredients have already been put together. The pizza is nice and fluffy, and tastes homemade. The service is really great. Feels almost like true Italian warm welcoming atmosphere with a cute little outdoor seating area. read more

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I've been to a different Bonci location before and I'd say this experience isn't too different than those. Bonci recently opened Thai location and broadway and seems to be up to speed and par with the other locations. I came in on a Friday for a little late lunch to take to the late. My fiance and I got 4 different slices: mushroom, Buratta, pepperoni and sausage. There was a def difference in quality between with with the pepperoni being a little more subpar for the price. We were served promptly, food was out quickly and by the time we were out the door it was a little crowded with the line forming. IMO, Bonci is fairly good pizza but a little overpriced. That higher price gives you the opportunity to get smaller slices and a variety of flavors the value and pepperoni are the main reason reasons I dropped it to a 4 but I'd still recommend! read more

Bonci - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great outdoor dining; amazing pizza! The options are a bit limited near the end of the day, but they still had pepperoni read more

Bonci - Outdoor dining - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Newish pizza spot carving their own niche in the neighborhood offering Roman style pizza. I honestly last had this style in Sydney and loved it. The dough typically gets sheeting into a thin long rectangle and slices are trimmed and weighed. It's comes out to about $5 a slice. The dough has a rustic artisan I quality like ciabatta. Service was fast and attentive. It's a lot of people behind the counter and the dining area has a couple of high boys and a few counters. It was chilly today but it looks like they'll utilize the outdoor seating weather permitting. Yeah this place is this week new. It's a chain I haven't personally tried. I thought everything was very tasty and fair portions and pricing. Convenient and quaint location. Definitely worth trying out. read more

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We visited Bonci Pizza on a Wednesday evening for dinner, hoping for a great experience based on all the positive reviews. Unfortunately, our first visit left much to be desired. All of the pizzas on display looked dried out, as if they had been sitting there for a long time. When our order arrived, none of the pizzas were hot; they were merely lukewarm and just as dried out as they appeared initially. We tried the chicken Parmesan pizza, which had very dry chicken, and the pepperoni pizza, which was overly oily. Perhaps we caught them at a bad time, but as a first impression, we were not impressed. Given the abundance of excellent pizza options in Chicago, we don't see a reason to return to Bonci Pizza. read more

Bonci - Pepperoni Sausage and Chicken Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Loved this burrata basil pizza slice! Needed a quick snack and this hit the spot! You choose how big of a slice you want and it is priced based on weight. My slice was less than $5! read more

Bonci - Burrata pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really wanted to like this place. Having spent time in Rome and this style of pizza was my favorite. Looked great . Crust was good, the pizza itself was very spicy. Didn't care for the sausage and found it fowl tasting, had to remove it. Overall I found it Too Expensive. 2 slices of sausage and mushroom pizza for $31. I could get a whole 16 inch pie for less than this. Wish there was a price per pound warning on each pizza as the weight really adds up. For this reason, Would probably not return. 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

Been wanting to try this for a while and finally found myself in the area. There was about 10 options to choose from but the arrabbiata and sausage & mushroom were calling my name. The arrabbiata had a good level of spice but lacked flavor elsewhere. It also was vegan but I couldn't tell. The sausage & mushroom had a flavorful sausage but lacked in quantity of toppings. The third one I got was the potato which was their most popular. Never had something like this but it was my favorite. The potato was good and unsurprisingly paired very well with the cheese. All three pizzas had a nice focaccia like edge which was light and airy but had a more thin inner crust which wasn't nearly as good. Not the biggest fan of what I got but with plenty of options, I'm sure I will be back here again. read more

Bonci - Arrabbiata, sausage & mushroom, and potato pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pizza was exceptional! This is my new favorite place in Chicago! Like their spot in Italy they cut the slice to the size you want! Crust is unbelievable and the spicy eggplant was special! The ambiance is good for a pizza place. You can eat outside too! Prices are reasonable and service was amazing! read more

Bonci - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great food, great service. Very thrilled to have this in the neighborhood. Highly, highly recommend.

Such a fun idea! And a great way to try many varieties. Very cheap as well and fast service! Didn't stay to eat there as it's a little small but great to take to go! read more

Bonci is a whole vibe--like stepping into a Roman pizza joint right here in Chi. I hit up the Lincoln Park spot and copped a few slices: the potato with rosemary (a must-try), spicy eggplant, and lemon ricotta zucchini. They cut it with scissors and price it by weight, so I spent around $18 and got to sample a bunch. The crust? Fluffy yet crispy, like focaccia met its soulmate. The staff was chill and walked me through the whole process since it was my first time. There's limited seating, but I snagged a stool and paired my slices with their coconut lemonade--chef's kiss. If you're in the area, don't sleep on this spot.​ read more

I love this place and think it's a great addition to our neighborhood. Can't say enough great things about this spot. The pizza is delicious, the varieties are amazing, and who doesn't love quick, efficient service! A note to the owner: As we head into summer and wayyyy past Covid, you should extending your hours thur-sat. A 9pm close time isn't ideal for the neighborhood and you could see a significant increase in your weekend business. read more

They just opened so need to give them some leeway. And I think I'll be back a bunch when they hit their groove. But at the moment the experience is off. First, ordering pizza here is a pain in the ass. They measure the pizza by weight. And need to cut each piece with scissors. Look. I love doing things differently. But this process doesn't work in a small joint with a line out the door. Each piece takes so long to process. Please just sell us pre cut pieces and keep the order process rolling. But the pizza itself is hit or miss. I had a Pepperoni piece and it's fantastic. So was their blueberry and sausage. Love the creative ingredient combos. But the. We had a sausage and mushroom and it was incredibly bland. Like someone forgot to season the meat. The potato pizza is the same story. Bland. I found myself putting salt and hot sauce on pieces at home to make up for the lack of flavor. The dough itself is great. And I'll keep experimenting with coming here. read more

Without a doubt Best pizza in the neighborhood. Picked up to go & went to bar(Muse) down the street. Crunchy crust, Real good! read more

For those of us who like to try a bunch of different items, or have difficulty making a decision, this is a great place to go! We ordered 6 "slices" of pizza in varying sizes for our vegetarian and meat-eating family. The service was very friendly and knew how much to cut based on our discussion- and it was the right amount - paid for by weight. Worked out well. We were very pleasantly surprised by the potato pesto slice; greasy, savory, garlicky in all the right ways. The lemon ricotta slice was fresh, clean, and well balanced. Wanted to love the vegan mushroom Rosa and the meatball, but they were just "ok" compared to the more unusual combos mentioned above. We took the slices home and reheated with the help of included instructions - super easy. If you're in the neighborhood and want something tasty, it's definitely worth the stop. read more

I love that you pay for as much pizza as you want here! I love trying different flavors and hate having to get a ton of slices I can't finish. Here, they let me specify how big each slice should be and charged by weight. Good variety, plenty of vegetarian options! read more

Pretty expensive for re-heated pizza that's been sitting out. I understand the type of food or catch it's supposed to have but I am not the target market. Slice shop down Belmont is ten times better and cheaper. read more

The staff is very friendly and the pizza is absolutely delicious-it's different and different is good :). The only reason for 4 stars is that I've noticed a steady decline in the amount of ingredients put on the pizza. New staff? I dunno. If it's not a corporate directive, someone needs to tell them that. read more

Love the pizza! I didn't think I would like it because it looks like it's really thick. But we have now been there three times and I am a believer. The burrata and basil pizza is my favorite. read more

Hit or miss. When the pizza is fresh it's great. When it's been sitting out for a while, not so great.

The pizza was pretty good, but not particularly memorable. The most noteworthy thing was the concept of being able to order any size slice and paying by weight. read more

Ordered the potato and mozzarella. It was okay. Kind of bland. The crust was this whole wheat blend...? It was definitely a surprise and I wish it was a regular crust. They also dont put descriptions of the pizza other than "pepperoni" "sausage and mushroom" etc. It wouldve been nice to know what exactly I was getting with the potato and mozzarella (no sauce and whole wheat crust) read more

We enjoyed the pizza at Bonci. It was super flavorful. The only downside is that it was pretty pricey, and it didn't fill us up at all. There were only two vegan options. We got both, but we would have been able to fill up more if there were four. Seating is limited, but it wasn't very busy in there. read more

This place is great, the manager is super friendly. I've been in 4 times now in the 10 days they've opened. Definitely one of the best thing crusts I've had in Chicago. Only negative id say is it's pretty expensive for what you get but also you can tell they use top notch ingredients so it's understandable. I noticed someone complaining about "no where to sit". I'm not sure what you'd expect from a restaurant with seating for around 8-10. This is a takeaway place more European style imo, it's nice they have the seating outside too! The arrabiata and lemon ricotta are my favorite, the potato isn't bad either! read more

Friendly cashier, delicious pizza. Loved that they have outdoor seating too so you can people watch. Can't wait to stop in again!

Got a takeout slice to share with my wife on our way home, it was fantastic. Flavors were well balanced between the toppings, sauce, and cheese while the crust was crunchy and pillowy soft with a great chew. We're looking forward to trying out more of the slices when we get a chance. Service was good and the atmosphere looks really inviting, we'll be back for sure. read more

A great new addition to the neighborhood. I had the sausage and mushroom but their other varieties look quite good as well. The spicy oil added a nice kick. Will be back. read more