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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
Love that they have vegan options!!! Went in for a quick bite to eat and found multiple vegan options ready to eat--they had the spicy eggplant, spicy arrabbiata, potato rosemary, and mushroom Rosa. Everything was sooo delicious! We didn't try to spicy eggplant but will need to next time. They don't have vegan cheese but honestly, they don't need it.
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.
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.
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!
If you are a true pizza lover, Bonci is a must-visit in Chicago. Their pizza by the slice (al taglio) concept allows you to try different flavors, and it is absolutely worth it! The crust is simply perfect: incredibly light, crispy on the outside, and airy on the inside.
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!
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!
(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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
2 years ago
Bonci is an amazing Italian pizza place and it's a must eat! They make all their pizzas primarily with ingredients imported from Italy. You pay by the weight of the pizza. My cousin told me his favorite was potato and cheese, and I gave him a look like he was crazy. We ordered Potato and Cheese, Burrata, and Smoked Salmon. And wow, they were delicious! I was once skeptical, but my cousin was right Potato and Cheese was pretty darn good. I'd highly recommend it. If you're in Fulton Market area and craving for some pizza, make sure you swing by Bonci! It's worth the wait! read more
The place is neat! It lets you choose multiple pizzas and cuts off the size of pizza that you want. This way you get to try different flavors. It came fast and they heated it up. The crust is a nice fluffy rising and I got the potato cheese and fried onion. Would definitely recommend this for lunch! My slice was about $8 read more
I don't think I want to eat pizza from anywhere else again! Walked in at the right time because after we started ordering there was a long line behind us. It was our first time here and everyone working at Bonci was super friendly. It was our first time here so the women behind the counter walked us through the process. We probably ordered a piece of every pizza minus 2 or 3 and there was not a single one we didn't enjoy. I really loved the lemon zucchini ricotta, spicy eggplant, some chicken one with peppercinni, and sausage and mushroom, and sopresatta. But everything was bomb.com Can't wait to return! read more
2 years ago
Bonci: we ALWAYS come here, every Chicago trip. they sell pizzas in rectangular skinny slices which they cut off with a pair of scissors and give it to you! The final price is based on the total weight of pizza slices ordered..And you would wanna order multiple combinations as the options are numerous and very creative.. there is something about their crust that's just unique.. it was crisp and at the same time the pizza is juicy and the flavors of the ingredients play around your mouth.. they also keep rotating their pizza options, MUST MUST place to visit again and again. The guiding principle of pozzaiolo Gabriele Bonci is quality without compromise with simple natural ingredients. He decided to bring his Al Taglio pizzas from Rome to Chicago, these are the only two places you can get this pizza read more
2 years ago
loveloveloved this pizza spot! right at entry you see a large array of flat pizzas. they have classics like cacio e pepe and burrata basil but also interesting toppings to try like a spicy eggplant and an anchovy. it was my first time here and didnt realize they charge by weight! thats awesome because you can pick and choose your portion size and try different types of pizzas. we ended up getting the burrata basil and potato bacon to try and thoroughly enjoyed both! the star was the thin, fluffy crust i will be dreaming about this spot! read more
SO good! I've been here multiple times over the past year and I've had a fantastic experience every time. Bonci is a casual hole in the wall joint that serves Roman style pizza. The pizza is cut with scissors and you can choose to have as little or as much as you would like of each pizza. Each pizza is priced differently and customers pay by weight. I love that Bonci has a TON of vegetarian pizza options (half of their selection is typically vegetarian w some vegan options too!). My absolute favorites are burrata and spicy eggplant. Seating is first come, first serve. I've never had trouble finding seating but it does get pretty busy around lunch time. They also have sparkling and still water on tap. I've brought tons of family and friends here and all of them have agreed it's some of the best pizza in Chicago! read more
Honestly one of the best meals I had while visiting Chicago. We tried a bunch of different pizzas -- one of the great things about Bonci is you can decide on the sizes/portions. My favorites were the arrabiata (the tomates were amazing and so so fresh), the mushroom and sausage (a bit spicy!), and the potato of course. The zucchini one was just alright, and I'd skip the soppresata for the other flavors/toppings. It can be easy to get carried away becuase the slices/portions can seem small, and my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach. There are a few seats (ledges with stools) inside so you can definitely find a place to eat in. read more
Bonci is a cool little hole in the wall, Roman style pizza spot. They had a pretty large variety of pizzas. You pick the size of the slice and they warm it up for you. You pay by the weight. It is fairly pricey for slices and this can bite you a bit if you're like me and picked the ricotta slice that had a humongous dollop of ricotta on it - i paid a premium and it ended up to be a little too much ricotta to enjoy (even more me who loves ricotta). Bonci is great to sample around a few different styles and see what you like and what you don't. It's fairly small with not a ton of seating inside so I'm sure it probably fills up pretty quickly around lunchtime. Make sure to try the Supli - very good!! read more
4 years ago
Bonci (now a chain) is known for their Roman style pizza as they started in Rome. This place is pretty delicious and offered a variety of kinds to try. My favorite of the ones we tried was the lemon zucchini ricotta pizza. Super unique and I'm a sucker for some fresh ricotta! Just a warning that the cost can add up quick as they charge by weight! Worth a splurge once and a while for sure. The location is tucked away right off of the main Randolph St restaurant row. Paid street parking only. read more
3 years ago
I was so excited to try Bonci pizza and I'm pleased to say it didn't disappoint! I can't honestly say how I found out about this unique pizza joint, but I've been following their Instagram account for a while, and when I realized we were nearby, we had to stop! We came at the perfect time with very little wait, but it quickly turned with a line out the door. What's unique about Bonci is not only the dough, but you pick the size of your piece, allowing you to try multiple different flavors. I'm a very basic pizza eater, but this is a great spot with unique toppings! I was so happy! read more
Walked in on a Saturday night and we were able to snag a seat in the back. It's a small space so there are seats all around the walls! The staff were friendly and helpful! You choose how big of a slice you want and you pay by weight. We got a couple slices - prosciutto, anchovy, sausage, and margherita! Loved the bread on this pizza! I'd probably skip on the anchovy next time, it was a little too salty for my liking. We also got the risotto and spaghetti suppli - they were ok! I liked the spaghetti one more than the risotto. Overall if i'm in the West Loop and want pizza, i'll return! read more
4 years ago
Chef's tables got us! We saw Bonci on the pizza season, then they opened one in Chicago- yes please. The location is right by all the great things. The space is small but there are seats to be able to dine in. Ordering 101 - this is different you just tell them what size piece you want and they cut it for you. This also means that you are paying for it be the weight. We got there early so for many of the varieties we were the first to order so we got a lot of crust. We love crust and theirs is really good, there is wheat flour in their dough - but be aware The pizza varieties are different and we really enjoyed all of the types we got. The top ones for us were the fired onion parm, the spicy eggplant, margarita, and the soppressata. Spur orders...fried spaghetti and the pistachio cake. Both were good! read more
4 years ago
When in Chicago- maybe try pizza not in a deep dish??!! Wow! This was sooooo good. I'm going to dream about the lemon ricotta pizza!! You walk in and choose a slice on display from about 10 options. Hard to pick just one!! In less than 10 minutes your belly will be very thankful. read more
Amazing pizza! So fresh and the staff was helpful. I also really appreciated the amount of vegetarian and vegan options. Being able to choose the pieces by weight is also really nice - you can get a variety. Ended up getting the Lemon Ricotta and Mushroom Rosa - and both were so tasty. So simple yet filling. I honestly have no complaints - even the crust was perfectly crispy and nothing was overly cheesy. Great spot for a solo lunch and plenty of bar-style seating inside. Will definitely be coming back to try more! Highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
I think it's one of places to get great pizza not mass produced. They care about their product. I can get great quality pizza there. read more
3 years ago
TOTAL: $29.35 - Meatball Pizza (2 slices) - Potato & Mozzarella Pizza (2 slices) SERVICE: N/A. I had the food delivered to me via GrubHub, but it was still nice and hot when I received it. TRAVEL: ~25 mins. When you order for delivery, you have the option to have it delivered hot or cold with at-home preparation instructions. I opted for hot, and it was still warm when it got to me. FOOD: I've never had Roman-style pizza, but it was very good! Chewy and soft crust. Excellent flavors all-around. My favorite was the Potato Mozzarella. I would never have thought to put potato on a pizza, but it was buttery and soft and so delicious! read more
3 years ago
Very delicious pizza! They have a lot of different options and interesting flavors. When you order, you can tell them how big or small of a piece you want and they will price it by weight. I'm putting this in my top three pizza places in Chicago! read more
They have an amazing variety of vegetarian and vegan options! Everything is made fresh and warmed up in the oven when ordered. I love the eggplant garlic and margherita ones! Perfect for groups as everyone can choose they flavors they like. They also have so many topping options to choose from that change periodically. Limited indoor seating but also offer outdoor seating in the summer. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Chicago is a tough market when the product is pizza. Bonci has an interesting background being based originally in Rome. The pizza is sold by weight and cut into lengths from the fresh baked pans set out for appreciation behind the display glass. The toppings are creative and very tempting. We kind of went all in and ordered portions of the Arrabbiata, Mushroom Rosa, Spicy Eggplant, Margarita, Cacio e Pepe, Ricotta Zucchini, and Fried Onion. All of our choices included fresh ingredients and were perfectly baked. The crust was medium thickness and had a flavor that hinted at a mild sourdough. All of the ones we ordered were very good but our favorites were the mushroom, the fried onion, and the cacio. We enjoyed our first visit to Bonci and its creative way of making a variety of options available by weight so that you can try several of the delectable choices available. read more
STORYTIME: My partner and I had the chance to visit Rome in November 2022 and one BIG stop on our bucket list was to visit Bonci (partner is a HUGE fan of Anthony Bourdain). Unfortunately, every time we tried to go, the location was either closed or had a line all the way down the block! We did not get to try the famous pizza. Fast forward to February 2023, when we moved to Chicago! To our surprise, THERE WAS A BONCI HERE! It was one of our first stops! Immediately we were taken back to our magical trip in Rome- the pizza is authentic and so is the way they serve it (hello scissors!). We were also excited to be able to enjoy a Peroni with our pizza ;)! Here's my recs: Potato Pizza Sausage and Mushroom Pizza Cacio E Pepe But truthfully, you can't go wrong with anything here :). Thanks for the memories, Bonci! read more
5 years ago
A different kind of pizza place than the usual around here! Roman style pizza, where you can peruse several different pizzas and choose how big a slice (square/rectangle) you want! Price is by the pound so it can get a bit pricey, but for all the unique toppings you can get, it's pretty great. Been here twice, and the toppings change as some of them are based on seasonal ingredients. The pizza toppings here taste fresh, it's not greasy at all. They ask if you want them to warm it up for you in the oven. Highly recommend you say yes! Between me and my partner we ordered several slices of pizza which took about 10 minutes to warm up, so just make sure to factor in time. If you're taking it home, and if you have the joy and privilege of owning an air fryer, toss those babies in! You'll be glad you did. Casual atmosphere with lots of bar style seating (facing the wall or windows). During the summer there is a small patio out front where you can sit and eat. read more
3 years ago
Yummy fast casual in the Fulton area! I love that you can try so many flavors for a good price point and that they are so creative with their pizzas. My favorite is the potato one! Honestly I think they are all good, but that one really stood out to me as I've never had a pizza like that before. read more
Came here to have dinner couple days ago. Saw this place on social media and decided to come to try it out. I would say the pizza are delicious, there are so many choices and you don't need to buy a whole big slice of everything. They use the scissor to cut the pizza so you can tell them where to stop. The employee are very friendly. You can dine in or out. Street parking. Would definitely come back to have it again! read more
Bonci has a variety of pizzas that they rotate throughout the day. We got all the vegetarian and vegan options available, and our favorites were the spicy eggplant and arugula and mozzarella! The service is amazing, and the staff is really friendly. They get super busy during lunchtime, but the line goes by quickly! If you like unique pizza toppings, I would recommend Bonci! read more
What's more Chicago than pizza? Rather than throw myself into the deep dish civil war, I head for Bonci. But this isn't exactly going the safe route. This concept is unlike anything I've experienced before. Bonci is authentic Roman style pizza, handcrafted, scissor cut and served by weight. The entire concept is imported straight from Rome, where you'll find the original Bonci. I'm not sure which is more unusual, the pay per pound concept or the cutting of slices with scissors! 24 varieties of pizza is enough to make your head spin. A snowy frigid winter day + pandemic = no wait. I opt for a few favorites including the potato mozzarella and the spicy eggplant. It's truly remarkable how the quality of simple ingredients can take a pizza to heavenly heights. But ultimately the crust wins my heart. You can put mud on a Bonci crust and I'd still love it. For those that fear pizza by weight sounds expensive, I completely understand the skepticism. I mean anything by weight usually spells $$$. I was ready to be taken by the final price tag But Bonci is surprisingly reasonable. I was able to get about 12 mini squares of a variety of toppings for $12. Bonci is a win for the Wallet and the appetite. read more
Fun pizza experience. It's $12 to $17 give or take $1 each way I guess. The crust was really good because it was crispy and oily and you can add oil and oregano. They also have a free water station and they also provide the cups. The variety there is amazing for Chicago and its a lot of fun to choose and they will slice exactly how much you want and they weigh it. But there is very little cheese on most of the pizzas. The only one that seemed to have a lot of cheese is the regular one. But even then there was more crust than cheese. I like the chewiness of the pizza dough, which is similar to New York style, which is my favorite style of pizza. The 2 one (1) inch wide slices cost a total of $7.69. The mushroom and sausage pizza was $17 a pound and we had 0.285 of a slice which cost $4.84. The cheese slice, which was also about 1 inch wide was $12 a pound and cost $2.04 for 0.170 of a slice. The prices were not listed near the pizzas. The slices were tasty, which I hope they would be for the price we paid, but it didn't feel like it was worth the money. Go to New York City for the best pizza. The idea is great and the toppings are good so I can't complain that all of them look tasty but if you're on a budget, make sure you ask the price we pound. read more
I went to Bonci a few months ago and took a picture of my food, but I completely forgot to write a review! The overall ambiance was great, the space itself is cozy and a good quick place to grab a bite. They always have at least 10 different varieties of pizza to choose from - including vegetarian and vegan options, which was much appreciated. The Roman style of the pizza itself is also unique, so it was refreshing to try something different within a food realm that is typically single profile. The service is great as well, you never have to wait long for your food since everything is always freshly made. The only slight downside is that the seating space is limited, so if you come during a busy time or with a larger group, be prepared to stand. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
So finally tried Bonci!! I love that you can order smaller portions and try a little of everything. I originally planned on a few slices but ended up with a full box bc too many of the flavors sounded good haha I got: - Potato Pesto 5/10 (personal pref, not a potato fan) - Soppressata 10/10 - Ricotta 7/10 (got a bit soggy) - Cacio Pepe 9/10 - Fried Onion Parmesan 10/10 - Prosciutto Cotto 9/10 Overall it was good! The stand outs were the soppressata and the fried onion Parmesan but I would love to try a few more next time. read more
1 year ago
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161 N Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60607
West Loop, Near West Side
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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.…
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
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