Enjoyed the many different toppings and options. Loved the crunchy pan crust that had good chew and flavor. The ricotta was super fluffy, they had classic and fresh flavors and the service was excellent. Looking forward to a location in LA soon! Bonus points for having complimentary sparkling and flat water on tap! read more

Bonci - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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When going to Chicago, pizza is always on the list. I'm not a huge deep dish person, so when reading through Eater, I found Bonci. Pizza by weight?! Yes please! I love variety, so was excited to try a bunch of different types. The roommate and I walked in on Tuesday, December 5th around 1:45pm for a second lunch of sorts. Luckily, the wait was very minimal. We grabbed a number and was helped out within a couple mins. *Zucca, scamorza, speck ($14.99/lb) x0.235 = $3.52 *Rossa, mushroom, sausage, spicy oil ($14.99/lb) ×0.225 = $3.82 *Crostino, meatballs, bell peppers ($15.99/lb) x0.345 = $5.52 *Margherita di bufala ($12.99/lb) ×0.165 = $2.14 *Crostino, meatball, all beef ($14.99/lb) x0.31 = $4.65 *Mushroom, prosciutto crudo, mozzarella, argula ($14.99/lb) ×0.335 = $5.02 *Rossa, anchovies, burrata ($14.99/lb) ×0.18 = $2.70 *Mexican Coke ($2.99) *Tiamo Prosecco ($7.95) They had about 24 different pizzas. I just walked down the line and picked the ones I wanted. My favorites were the the two pizzas with mushroom. The one with arugula had a nice freshness and contrast with the prosciutto and greens. The one with sausage was meaty and comforting. The roommate's fav was one of the meatball slices. For me, I adored the crust. It was crispy, but still had a good chew. I like thinner crusts, so this was definitely up my alley. Fun place to try a variety of pizzas. Though it does add up fast as we spent about $28 on the seven types of pizza. It worked out for us as we weren't super hungry, but I can see spending over $40 on pizza for an amount equivalent to a large. Glad I was able to swing by. If you like variety like me, this is a good spot to hit up. read more

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Good variety of pizza slices. Been here a couple times already, there are some toppings I like more than others but overall it's pretty good! I really enjoy the concept because it allows you to try different kinds without having to order an entire pie. It's also nice that you are able to see what each one looks like before you order. Just like an ice cream shop! You pay by the pound and depending on how hungry you are it can definitely add up (our eyes are usually bigger than our stomach). However, if you have self control it's very reasonable priced. read more

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It was about 3 miles from the Essex La Meridian. The pizza was great. The trek was a little far. The best operation is to order a little of everything. You can decided on how big or small of a slice you want. The crust was delicious and more towards thin than the typical dip dish for Chicago. Enjoyed it a lot! read more

Love the concept of paying for pizza by the pound! There's a lot of different flavors to choose from. Just pick the flavor/size you want and then they'll reheat it up for you. If you have fresh veggies or something as a topping, they'll shave it off before they reheat it and throw it back on after. One thing I don't like is that none of the employees wear gloves while handling food and handle credit card/cash payment at the same time. read more

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I want to give this place 3.5 starts, but I have to round down on this one. The large variety of topping choices and the ability to choose how large or small you want your slice is really great. You can end up trying a bunch of different pizzas without ordering too much. The crust is also amazing. It's super light and airy and has a great crunch to it. However, since they make the pizzas in advance, I feel like the toppings get dried out a little. I prefer my pizzas a little saucy and even though they do heat up your slices, it's not quite like getting a fresh slice of pizza. The ricotta topping was my favorite, maybe because it was more moist than the others? The cheese of the other 3 types we tried didn't melt after the re-heating and the flavors were kinda weak. I also tried the ragu suppli and it was just okay. It's another item that is just reheated. I wouldn't get it again. Parking is difficult in this area and there's not much seating inside. It's a good place for a quick slice of pizza and I'd like to try some more of their toppings in the future. Definitely just okay in my book. read more

Bonci - zucchine ricotta scapece; crostino, parm, fried onions; crostino prosciutto cotto, mozz; crostino mushroom, sausage, mozz - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been wanting to go to Bonci since the moment it opened, and finally got to make that happen while in town for the holidays. And it was everything I hoped for and imagined. My friend and I came on a weekday afternoon and it was close to empty, giving us plenty of time to order too much of everything. Piece of advice if you're going with someone else: divide and conquer. We did not do that, which was a big mistake. You choose the size of your piece, but what you may not realize is they then cut it into three smaller pieces, so it's totally possible to share with someone. My friend and I could have easily split a bunch of pieces, but we were dumb and didn't. Back to the ordering process: you choose what you want here and pay be weight. You could get one or two big pieces of a favorite, or a ton of little pieces if it's your first time here or you can't commit or you need everything or you're just out of control, etc (I was all of the above). But, be careful. The pieces add up and can get expensive. My lunch ended up being probably double what I needed and also cost that much too (about $24... oops). Again, if I had divided and conquered with my friend, this problem could have been averted. Now we know for next time. Onto the actual pizza: it's delicious. There are a ton of options, and most of them are pretty interesting. I'm a vegetarian and got 7 different slices. Whoops. I could've gotten more! Some better than others, but none were bad. I loved that they were a mix of unique toppings, and all very Italian. Bonci comes from Rome, and these ingredients are real Italian, not just Italian-American. The staff was super friendly and helpful here, although encouraged my poor choices of ordering way too much. read more

Did pickup from here (due to COVID) for my first ever visit to this establishment and was very impressed. From the minute I walked in, I was greeted by some very friendly staff who explained to me the history of this pizza place just because I was intrigued. It is a really cool concept based on how it's done in Italy where you buy pizza based on weight! I wanted to try vegetarian pizzas so I tried three different ones and they were absolutely delicious (pictures below). I tried the margarita, the crostino four cheese and the zucchini ricotta black pepper and lemon zest pizzas. My favorite was definitely the zucchini ricotta one. I definitely plan on going back and trying the other varieties soon! In regards to the space, take-out is probably easier as the place is a little small. They also have plenty of drinks you can buy there from wine to various sodas. Adding another pizza place to some of my favorite Chicago eats! read more

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It's a unique pizza place. Roman style as my friend tells me. A cornucopia of different slices or portions. Some have meat/ vegetables combinations others have meat herb combos. Others have fish and unique cheeses. There are some vegetarian choices. The portion size is interesting. They have scissors and you specify how much of a particular style of pizza you'd like. They then heat that pizza up in an oven. One of the choices I'd made had potato on it but it looked like pineapple to me at first. Another had sardines, another had meatballs one was mushrooms with something else. The taste was flavor and each different selection brought their own thing to the table. I'll say this pizza is complex and varied and the style different isn't American style. So it's not overly greasy, not deep dish or stuffed Chicago style it isn't even tavern cut like they specialize in on the Southside. read more

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So happy there's a Bonci location in Chicago! Just as good as the Bonci in Rome. I got the Potato Mozzarella Pizza, Rossa Dried Tomato, Arugula, and Bufala Pizza, Smoked Salmon and Burrata Pizza, and Four Cheese Pizza. I love that you can try any of their pizzas and request for any size portion since they charge pizzas by weight. read more

Bonci - Potato Mozzarella Pizza, Rossa Dried Tomato, Arugula, and Bufala Pizza, Smoked Salmon and Burrata Pizza, Four Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is straight out of Italy and it's great pizza. Not a Chicago-style, but we have enough places that serve that. It's a small simple place, not much seating. They make pizza and they make it good! Enough said. read more

I really like the concept of being able to choose exactly how much you want and the cost being based on weight. Great service and outdoor seating; whole experience felt very safe. I think I just haven't found my go-to spices yet: the anchovy one was too salty and I've been spoiled by Pizzana's cacio e pepe pizza. The potato and mozzarella was good not great. read more

Bonci - Anchovies and Burrata Pizza, Potato Mozzarella Pizza, cacio e pepe - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Feels like your in Rome! Awesome little pizza spot with amazing and unique pizza toppings. The pizza is sold by the pound and sized cut with scissors to your preference so you get to try different types of pizza. Gone are the days of getting stuck with having to choose one slice. My favorites are The sausage and mushrooms, the fried onion, the eggplant and the arrabiata. The cream cheese and smoked salmon was also awesome. The crust is perfectly crisp and not too heavy so you don't feel too gross after eating as you do with some other pizza spots. It's a tiny spot more for quick eating and take out. I would not recommend this place for a date. Parking can be difficult on the weekends as well. The staff is friendly and upbeat and the restaurant is clean and charming. Highly recommended and will definitely be back! read more

This was the last lunch spot at ate at before I moved from Chicago. I wanted something reminiscent of the city itself, pizza. And having gone to Rome and being a fan of their pizza ways, Bonci did not disappoint. I loved it. Smoked salmon, anchovy, mushrooms with arugula, the unique list of slices go on. If you have the chance to come here, you should. Point to which pizza looks good to you then tell them when to cut it so they can weigh it. This isn't your typical American pizza where it's going to be super cheesy or heavy with greasy meats, it's Roman style. It's lighter, fresher and the crust is amazing. Step outside your usual pizza box guys! read more

Bonci - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Today the fam continued our 2nd "Time Out Magazine Best Chicago Pizza Crawl" for 2020. Located in the West Loop in the heart of the Randolph Street Market this quaint establishment has unique offerings when it comes to pizza. Pizzas here are pre-made in 1 lbs. square slices which can be cut to size/weight then cooked in an oven. The offerings are familiar, varied and numerous. Our selections were: a Margarita, a Buffalo/mozzarella/arugula/tomato pesto, porchetta/ricotta/dried tomato, mozzarella/ham, meatball & buffalo/mozzarella/red bell pepper. Gabriele Bonci's "Roman style pizza can truly be added to the list of great "Chicago" pizza spots! Venue: 9 Service: 10 Food: 8.5 out of 10 read more

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When I was browsing through the pictures posted on "Bonci" Yelp page, hubby took a peek and got super excited after seeing the pizza lineup. "Wow, this looked exactly like what I had in Rome," he said. Fast forward to the weekend, we went on a very rainy Saturday. Free street parking was limited but available on Sangamon. There was a gentleman who explained and facilitated the ordering process. He also told us to grab a number. Your number wouldn't necessarily be called, yet it helped determine who was before or after you. Prices and the names were listed clearly. We got four (4) kinds (spicy sun-dried tomatoes, potatoes, prosciutto with scrambled eggs, and prosciutto) and a can of pop for approximately $25. Once we've paid for our order, the cashier circled the check # because the pizza allocator/boxer would call out the number when it was ready at the other end. Yes, if you haven't realized, I wanted to be drugged with a copious amount of prosciutto. Since hubby couldn't really have any pork or pork by-product, all of the prosciutto made it to my stomach undoubtedly. My favorite was the prosciutto with scrambled eggs (Cipolla). I felt I was eating a hearty breakfast sandwich. The crusty was so crunchy, and I really liked it! The potato pizza was drenched with the aroma rendered by the rosemary. It was surprisingly delicious. This was hubby's favorite. Hubby also had a nice conversation with the Roman lady at checkout. The workers were very pleasant and put on a great "food" show since guests were able to see the actions out in the open. We will definitely be back for weekday or weekend lunch since we both work near the CTA California Green Line station (a couple of stops from this place). read more

Bonci - (Left to right) rossa prosciutto, scrambled eggs/prosciutto, potato, spicy sundried tomatos - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We visited Bonci on Saturday to pickup some Roman style pizza to take home and heat up for dinner on Monday. That's right we heated the pizza up 2 days later and it was incredible! Roman style pizza is sold by cut and weight. You point to the pizza you want and the person behind the counter cuts as much as you want with a pair of kitchen shears. You can have the pizza heated up there and sit down and enjoy OR you take it home and eat it another day. Reheating is easy and fast. Heat your oven to 375 with the pizza pan in the oven while it's heating. Then you put the pizza on the hot pizza pan and bake for 7 minutes. Pizza comes our perfect every time. We chose margherita pizza potatoe and cheese pizza and sopresseta pizza. The next time we visit we'll try 3 or 4 more. The selections change daily in their ever changing pizza display. Options for vegans and meat loves alike so Bonci has something for every appetite. Gelato for dessert and still and sparkling water on tap. Canned beer and wines available too. read more

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This is a fun pizza experience. I loved trying a bunch of different flavors. The carmelized onion pizza was my favorite. Great vibe, cool drinks, and good food. I'll be back sometime soon! read more

Visiting from out of town, I had to try my favorite Pizza in the the world. The I tried 7 Pizzas and they were ok, with my favorite being the Salmon pizza in what appears to be a nice, developing hip area of old warehouses. While the variety was there, the pizza dough was dryer, less fluffy, with the meat pizzas, I tried pepperoni, a pork one pictures as pepperoni which had just been switched out, but found them a bit more overcooked than what I ate in their Rome location. It's hard to nail but the abundance of freshness was different and you could just tell. That could also be the difference in the sourcing of ingredients. read more

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Love the crust, which was light and airy. Spicy eggplant is my current fave. It had a little kick to it. I also tried Veggie Rosa( yum, mushrooms) and, Margherita which was just okay. I cannot wait to try Sausage&Mushroom, Lemon Ricotta, etc. Oh, and, got a Tiramisu and Limoncello cake to go. The pizza is best eaten there after it's heated, in my opinion. read more

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Bonci is a fairly-new, excellent "pizza by the pound" (or slice) restaurant on the West Loop. All the pizzas are fairly thin. The pizza is served by the pound, ranging from $9.99/lb. to $15.99/lb. depending on what type of toppings you want. The pizzas are already made and on display in front of you. You simply tell the employee which pizza you want and then tell them how much you want. You can get a sliver, a half-slice, or any size you want. The employee cuts with a scissors your pizza portion and can either bake it for a minute in the oven, or just give it to you at room temperature. I have been to Rome, and this is the way they serve pizza in Italy. My favorite toppings was sopprasetta and potato and rosemary. Definitely recommend if you just want a high-quality, thin slice pizza! read more

Bonci - Various pizza slices. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is super cute. Ima start out with saying soon as you walk in the service is there they are all super nice and helpful. I let them know it was my first time and the guy who helped me let me know it was priced by the lb. which is cool af so they could just cut me a piece of any. He also recommended me some soo yea. Anyways the pizza... I got the potato one the 4 cheese one the one with the tomatoes and the prosciutto one. The potato one wasn't all that and I love potatos but I lowkey think if it had more sauce it could work with somthing. The prosciutto one was bussinnn and soo was the tomato and 4 cheese. I liked them also loved the price for a quick bite. I lastly got a lemon sorbet thing that tinggg hitt it was odee soft. Anyways the reason I'm giving it 5 stars was cause the price is actually reasonable the different types of pizza slices u can get is lit. The staff is awesome and the place is nice and clean fast in and out process. read more

First off, I've been a patron of Bonci for 4-5 years. Love the pizza and recommend it to all. Last night, Sunday, 12/15, had a bad experience. Took a group of out-of-town friends, promising the best pizza they ever tasted. Arrived at 7 pm. Place a large order and the manager informed us we cannot eat there as they are closing. Web site says open til 9 p.m. Manager doesn't care. read more

I really liked Bonci, but considering how new they are, I think they still have some details to iron out. Bonci does pizza differently than the many other pizza options in Chicago, which I appreciate. I felt like a kid in a candy store; there were so many options and all of them looked delicious. My husband and I opted for a pumpkin and prosciutto, an anchovy and burrata, and the Rossa with olives. They were all delicious, but our favorite was the anchovy pizza. It was garlic-y, fishy heaven. Pizza taste aside, the restaurant setup itself is odd. They use the same scissors to cut all the pizzas, which is not ideal for folks with dietary restrictions. Their space is a tiny closet, so there's barely room to wait for your food, much less eat. We saw people eating outside on the ground and on the sidewalk. We ended up taking our food to the park because it was a gorgeous day, but that's not always the case. They don't take cash, which I think is inconvenient. Our order cost about $20 - so, on the pricier side for the quantity - but I could tell the ingredients were higher quality and the overall the pizzas were delicious. I would definitely go back to Bonci if I was craving non-deep dish pizza, but I would only get it to go until they figure out a better system for dining in. read more

Bonci - Pizza options for days - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was visiting town and wanted some pizza and this was one of the recommended spots on yelp so I decided to stop by to grab lunch. However I immediately turned away when I saw little fruit flies on the pizza. Talk about TOTAL ICK Also overhead one of the male employees say something VERY inappropriate out loud so it made me really uncomfortable. I don't know why this place has such high reviews but I'm totally not going to be coming back nor reccomending it to any of my friends. Do better. read more

Love all the different flavor options! Pizza was really good and super fresh. I think they weigh it by the pound. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the staff were kind of rude. No one really spoke to us or were particularly inviting. No pleasantry, they just stared until we ordered and no please or thank you. Besides the service would highly recommend the pizza! read more

Bonci - Carmalized Fried Onions, Mozzarella and Parmigiana Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Unexpectedly delightful. Bonci has a stellar reputation that is justified. With our American orientation for round pies with lots of toppings sliced into triangles, the Roman pizza al taglio is an unknown beast. You must start from the bottom up. The dough appears to be thick and lacks an outer crust that orients us. In fact, it is light and airy, full of holes formed by the long fermentation and extremely high hydration, an extension of breadmaking technique. Yet, it is incredibly crispy on the bottom. That's part of the surprise of the crust. it was hard to hold back my delight at the bite of the crust paired with bright, flavorful, incentive toppings. I lost track of the number of pizza options at Bonci, seemingly 20 to 25. Apparently these change throughout the day so you should always come back for more epic toppings. I couldn't help myself, so we got 7 different slices which were cut into four bite-size pieces. For future reference, I might recommend 2 to 3 slices per person. But we finished it all. I don't think it's necessary to tell you which flavors I liked the best. That is to personal taste. But I guarantee every pizza is dialed in, you can't go wrong. Though the pizzas may look heavy, they really aren't. They are airy and topped with incredibly high quality ingredients. Don't hate me Chicago, but I would choose this over a deep dish any day. Buono appetito! read more

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Roman style pizza in a pizza centric city? I thought Chicago had enough varieties of pizza to keep everyone satisfied, but here I am, wishing for a Bonci location back home. I was doubtful at first - rows of foccacia-like pizza sitting out on the tables for how long? How could this not be soggy? It's priced by the pound and you can ask for as little or as much as you'd like of each pizza. I had a hard time choosing, but I asked and they said the chicken parmesan and zucchini ricotta are popular. The guy behind the counter hyped up the crostini fried onion mozzarella, so that's exactly what I ordered. I am here to say that the pizzas don't look appetizing behind the glass, since they're parbaked. Once you purchase the slice and they toast it... It becomes heavenly and I've never tasted anything quite like it. The crust is light and fluffy, yet crispy. Deep dish can forget it. If you're a thin crust person like me that enjoys thickly sliced food when it's done right (ex: french fries, roasted potatoes), you'll LOVE Bonci. The pizza was perfectly crispy and I enjoyed every slow bite of it. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and I'm sure if I lived nearby, I would stop by often and try the rotating and seasonal varieties they offer. read more

VEGAN OPTIONS - Yes. MANY! Vegan Pizza Options: Spicy Eggplant - This is my #1 pick!!! Ask them to do an extra brush of oil before it goes in the oven, and then add a generous dash of salt before you take your first bite. You're welcome. Arrabbiata - This is my #2 pick. It's perfectly tangy and spiced just right. A solid choice that always reheats well at home, and is a great starter slice for anyone who can't decide what they want. Hummus Marinated Onions Potato Rosemary Mushroom Parsley My husband and I first discovered Pizzarium Bonci in Rome a few years ago, and were ecstatic when we learned that they were opening their first international location here in Chicago. Now there are two spots in Chicago, and more opening in other states. I can confidently say that both Chicago locations live up to the hype, and the pizza is extremely similar to what you receive at the original location in Rome. Some things to note: 1. This is pizza sold by weight 2. They use scissors to cut your slice, so if you are VEG/VEGAN, ask for clean scissors. They always accommodate, so don't be shy :) The one in Fulton Market was the first location. It is a long and narrow layout, with counter style tables and high top chairs. There is also a small patio outside. It feels very intimate and cozy, and it's easy to dine as a couple or a solo patron. The one in Wicker Park is much larger, brighter, and better suited to groups. There are large communal tables and plenty of counter tops along the windows so you can enjoy the sights of the neighbourhood as you indulge in your meal. I have tried almost all of the vegetarian and vegan offerings. However, my standard, go-to choices are: potato mozzarella (not vegan), and spicy eggplant (vegan). If those are available, that's what I'm ordering. Otherwise I also really like the cherry tomato and mozarella, the arrabbiata, and bufala with arugala. Over the past few years, we've gotten to know the owners and staff at both locations, and they are a wonderful group of people to interact with. Always friendly, engaging, and accommodating. They know their regulars, and treat everyone with respect. That vibe greatly enhances what is already a delicious and delightful dining experience. Overall, this is my absolute favourite place to get pizza in Chicago. read more

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After trying pizza here for the first time, I can totally understand why pizzaiolo Gabriele Bonci is considered the king of pizza in Rome. Every slice that I tried was excellent. His pizza crust is amazing and his style is a great fit for our also great pizza city. Looking around his place and seeing the great variety of toppings I just couldn't help drawing parallels between his place and a typical tapas place in Espana. He boasts that he has over 1000 different toppings for his pizza. Geez that sounds a lot like what you would find on many streets lined with tapas places in Madrid or Barcelona? Except that his bread vehicle of choice is pizza crust. In Espana the bread vehicle of choice depends on what part of the country you are in and also the different types of flour utilized to make the bread. Historically speaking tapas predates Neapolitan pizza, French tartines and Venician cicchetti by several hundred years. His pizza with cherry tomatoes tasted like an excellent rendition of Catalan pa amb toaquet. Anyhow, I couldn't resist drawing the parallels between between the two. Putting all of great combinations together on pizza crust to me was just a natural evolution in pizza making. In other words, why not? If it tastes great then yes put it on top of a pizza. Is it worth it trying this place? Yes, without a doubt, it will help open your eyes to the many possibilities of the always evolving pizza. read more

Great pizza in a style I hadn't tried before. We tried four different flavors shared between the two of us. Great flavor on all of them. We really enjoyed the fresh ingredients. read more

I saw this place on Tik Tok and was not disappointed! It was nice having the flexibility to choose varied sizes of pizza and be able to try multiple flavors of pizzas. They had a wide variety of vegan, meat lovers, and vegetarian options to try. I went with the ricotta zucchini and cheese pizza because I'm basic. They heat the pizza up for you once you tell them how big of a slice you want and cut it into smaller squares which made sharing really easy. The Ricotta Zucchini pizza was so good and was essentially breadstick consistency with toppings. The cheese pizza was really delicious. I think this is a great concept and it didn't disappoint. This isn't deep dish pizza FYI if that's what you're looking for. read more

Was pumped to try the variety of pizza they offer. Purchased a box, which allowed us to choose four different slices. Lemon ricotta zucchini had no lemon, was bland. Margarita was basically a cheese pizza. Missing the key ingredients that make it a margarita. Pepperoni pizza was basic nothing special. Mushroom rose something was bland as well. All slices had a flavor of expired cooking oil. Service was decent. Ambiance is pretty nice. This place has potential but you're in Chicago, where you expect next level pizza. This place belongs in Tulsa not Chicago's restaurant row. read more

There are so many pizza places in Chicago and this place should be on everyone's list. I do wish they had more seating for larger groups, but the way they price/serve their pizza is perfect for those wanting to try multiple slices of different toppings. This time around we had the Arrabiata and it was pretty good but it definitely has a kick! My all time favorite is still the zucchini but I'm always willing to stop back in and try other flavors. read more

Bonci - Arrabbiata Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super friendly staff and a great concept. The crew behind the counter patiently explain the way it works. Pick your faves from the variety of beautiful pies on display. They cut a slice as big or as small as you want, weigh it, heat it up, and then cut it into bite-size pieces. This is fabulous because it means you can try a variety of pies. We tried three - Burrata and anchovy- love the salty fish, but sadly the texture of the cheese is really lost once it melts in the oven. - Mozzarella with roasted peppers- the red and orange peppers were nice and sweet, cheese= creamy goodness - Potato and onion- my fave of the bunch, esp with a sprinkle of salt and crushed pepper. Maybe not the world's best pizza, but you can't argue that they are fresh. Love that they have complimentary sparkling water on tab. And the friendly staff makes this 4 star at least. Not much seating inside, but if you're lucky you'll get a seat at the counter where you can watch the crew in action. Worth checking out at least once if you're in the area. read more

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Have been to 2 Bonci's in Chicago and one in Rome. Fabulous true Italian pizza is made with imported ingredients and different recipes. Nothing else like it thus side of Italy. This the best.​ read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this! I'm a regular. West Loop has many excellent upscale sit down restaurants, but one thing that West Loop lacks is fast and more affordable options for food. This restaurant fills this void. It's counter service flat bread pizza - there are pizzas premade on the counter, you pick your favorites and they pop them into their oven for you. And it's not your plain cheese and pepperoni, it's tasty Italian ingredients and Italian cheeses (the bufala ones are the best). There are also unique pizzas like chicken parmesan and salmon. And at the same time it's efficient, cheap and delicious. Make sure you get a suppli - those are great too! read more

Just ok. Set up is haywire and the wait can be long because of the process. Nothing to write home about in a pizza city.

The concept is unique and I was very excited to try this place. I heard a lot of good things about Bonci and all the pizza selections looked great. We tried a couple sample pieces to start - potato rosemary and provolone & onions. They looked better than they tasted. They weren't bad, just average. Unfortunately I had high expectations and the pizza did not meet them. read more

Bonci - Pizza bar selection - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place! Full of goodness. I was greeted by 2 very warm gentlemen who were just as excited as I was to try their pizza for the first time. They helped me navigate how it worked, and luckily no one was in line behind me because it was so hard to decide with all the unique options they have! But I finally settled on a cut of one with sweet peppers, one with chicken, and a sausage/mushroom combo. It was a lot of food but I still devoured it. Everything about the pizza was delicious, from the slight crisp but still chewy crust to the warm cheese to the fresh herbs sprinkled on top after coming out of the oven. I will definitely be back soon to try more of their awesome concoctions! read more

Bonci - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois