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    Bonci

    4.2 (43 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    The "special"

    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.

    Inside
    Kelly L.

    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.

    Lemon ricotta pizza & cacio pepe pizza
    Matthew K.

    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.

    Jada C.

    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.

    Meat Pizzas
    Aly M.

    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.

    Burrata pizza
    Jacqueline M.

    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!

    Rachel J.

    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!

    Pepperoni Sausage and Chicken Parmesan
    Jeremy G.

    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.

    Outdoor dining
    Scott K.

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

    New!
    Joe C.

    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.

    Arrabbiata, sausage & mushroom, and potato pizzas
    Samir K.

    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.

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

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

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

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