This place has great food, tried the pizza, burgers, Mexican food and Italian food and it's all been great. The prices are good also compared to most places. Keep up the good work appreciate you guys. read more

My aunt told me her friend swears by this place and that everything here is really good. OK well lets see lol! Me, her and my uncle came by for lunch mid-week to see what was up. We ordered a large pizza with chicken and spinach and it was pretty decent! It definitely came out hot! My aunt also ordered the jumbo italian beef and it was very large lol. She wound up taking most of it home. Main guy behind the counter is pretty good with getting the orders and getting you all setup and tells you to grab a seat wherever you want in the dining area. You can dine in, pick up or get delivery from this joint! read more

Damenzo's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I don't know who came up with the little fries they were cold and hard nasty. what happened to the larger cut fries that more softer and stay hot or warm. worst fries. May be old fries and the burger was kind of tough today disappointed read more

Ordered for delivery and we didn't receive our pizza at the time they had said. I called back and they had taken both my phone number and address wrong. After almost 2 hours I received a cold pizza. read more

I called for delivery for a STUFFED pizza and the guy on the phone said "We dont make stuffed pizzas"(its in their menu) Then delivery got here 2 hrs later and driver said "were at the corner. your address doesnt exist can you walk to the corner" I waved him down n made him come to my home. Driver dropped the cc machine and they had to call the restaurant to get my card to go through. I open the pizza n the pizza was cold and cheese was shifted over. I called the restaurant n the same guy who took my order wanted me to place a NEW order instead of passing the manager the phone. I tell him why i needed to speak to the manager and he translates. I tell him I speak Spanish and want to speak to him directly and not have a translator. Manager was like ill give you a discount NEXT TIME I said no I want a refund. They said the option was theyll send a new pizza or they come get our current pizza for refund. Ive ordered many times before and understand if its busy but TWO hours for delivery is unacceptable. Also, this is NOT a stuffed pizza. Not even close read more

Damenzo's Pizza - "Stuffed" pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their delivery people are special. One forgot my sandwich and said he was going to come back but never did. I asked him did he ate my sandwich and he smiled and tried to offer me some other food. I paid another with my card and the next day I started getting illegal charges on my card. If you call in and the girl answering the phone doesn't like you complaining about their drivers, she puts you on hold or doesn't answer the call. I stopped ordering from them because I don't know what they might do to my food. read more

Food is great pizza awesome. Italian beef awesome. Service is good. Nothing on the menu is bad

Been around for years. It's a west side classic. The huge pizza puff is a head turner. Their Italian beefs....oh my goodness. Get one and thank me later. There's nothing I don't like. When you have a tasty for good stick to your ribs food this is where you should go. read more

we ordered a pizza- an hour later it wasn't here, so we called and they said it was on the way. Another 1/2 hour went by and no pizza. we called and they said it's on the way , we had to wait for another driver. Finally after a total of 2 hour wait - they said the confused us with an address 2 blocks away snd said they never got our order!!!! We won't order from there again read more

I visited the store on November 2. I am Korean and went with my mom and dad. I was scared because it was late and it was my first time on a trip to Chicago. But the pizza tasted fantastic. I was going to take it, but I felt the warmth of the pizza and decided to eat it. A really sooooo cute staff member gave us plates and gave us more cheese (actually wanted to get his Insta ID!!!!!) read more

Pretty authentic tacos rice and beans, friendly staff, really fast service, great hours, perfect for after perfect for after Riot Fest My friend and I went to Damenzo's after Riot Fest, as it was one of the only food places near Douglass Park that open late and wasn't a fast-food chain. I wasn't really in the mood for pizza, but thankfully Damenzo's is much more than a pizza restaurant! As we walked inside, we noticed they had a full menu of classic taqueria menu items. Burritos, rolled tacos, tacos, etc. It was so awesome to see that people craving either pizza or Mexican food could be satisfied! I went with the classic 3 tacos with rice and beans. The folks who took my order behind the counter were clearly very busy, but also polite and eager to help. After ordering, the food arrived promptly. These tacos gave me a vibe of basic/essentials, done well for a restaurant that has 'pizza' in the name. There was nothing groundbreaking, but it was just a perfect meal after a long day. The salsas were definitely on the spicier side, which I really appreciated! The rice wasn't as soft as homemade rice, but still had a really nice flavor. Overall, I would recommend place is great for late-night munchies if you're in the area! read more

Damenzo's Pizza - Carne asada taco - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Every time I am in Chicago I have to to do a Damenzo's trifecta Jumbo Cheesy Italian Beef, A slice of pizza and cheesy fries. I literally will travel over 100 miles just to get my Damenzo's on. The Jumbo Italian beef is by far the best beef anywhere. It's so big that 3 people can eat off 1. The slices of pizza are so big and the chunks of sausage are incredibly delicious. And the cheesy fries are to die for. Freshly cut potatoes with skin. I have never been disappointed eating Damenzo's. The prices are excellent compared to the portion sizes. Way better than Petrillo's. Damenzo's is one of those places that if you don't live in Chicago or not that type of foodie explorer, you will not know about it except by word of mouth. But once you go there, it becomes your duty to spread the word and the joy of this establishment. read more

Ok-So, who substituted pizza-hut for my Chicago-style pizza order? I don't know, but anyone who's familiar with double-crust style pizza knows that if you order Chicago-style-stuffed pizza, you are ordering a meal. I'm Swedish, but like most people from Lincoln Park 60614, I know my way around a pizza menu. But being practical, I do like to have more than one pizza option, so I decided to order a stuffed pizza from a different restaurant than the usual suspect Giordano's while delicious- they skimp on some of the vegetable fixings, so you won't be very happy if you order anything other than cheese-stuffed-chicago-style-pizza as there weren't much spinach in the spinach-stuffed-pizza from previous orders so I simply started ordering the pizza in plain cheese although I have tried the mushroom and also the spinach to give other flavors a try- And being a Chicago favorite, I ordered a Cheese Chicago-style stuffed pizza, very specifically in the wording and request based on the menu options from the restaurant, Damenzo's which being near the UIC-downtown campus in UICvillage/tri-taylor in Chicago, IL located near west-campus near the medical library, etc. But unfortunately what was delivered was more of a pizza-hut-style-cheesey-crust flatbread-looking-type- pizza. Even focaccia-style-tomato bread would have been better, but it was so disappointing that I didn't even want to try the pizza that arrived, at all, although the manager was eventually able secure a refund based on the complaint. It was still early so I went ahead and ordered the stuffed favorite from Giordano's also near downtown-Chicago, but as typical with usual success as they deliver- despite the complaint being that the current 2024 chicago-style stuffed pizzas are no longer following the original double-top-and-bottom-crust recipe, but you will get a bottom crust stuffed pizza-pie but without the top- I don't know how long this has been going on exactly, as some restaurants will custom cater special orders including for stuffed pizza, but as is at present, it's kindof like getting a vegan potpie without a bottom crust- and anyone who likes potpie knows that a real potpie, even/especially vegan, has a double crust feature also, btw- but that is another rant/complaint for another issue. So, unfortunately grade D-minus for wrong order processed. And it looked awful, so I didn't risk trying it, however Thank you again for the refund. I am simply very disappointed that I will have to look elsewhere for alternative pizza options in the downtown area than the established local eateries near university. read more

They're food has been great value for me, for more than 35 years. But I only eat at the original location. my favorite food is a Calzone

I absolutely love this place... I subtracted a star, the Italian beef this specific evening (1-21-22) was a lil extra salty.. The beer helped wash it down a bit. Other than that, I love the variety of food options, the cooks are amazing! And the girls at the front are nice. I highly recommend, having whatever you order with a beer!! read more

Damenzo's Pizza - Italian Beef, with mozzarella cheese, hot peppers, extra dipped. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The over weight dude tried over charging me on a pop and a grilled chicken sandwich lol. Been coming here for a min talking about " the guy just changed the prices right now" 17.80$ for a grilled chicken sandwich and a can pop? new ppl ,looks filthy in there. No gloves grabbing my chicken. read more

Well done young man I forgot tha barbecue sauce tho other than that this was off Tha chain read more

Damenzo's Pizza - Grilled Chicken - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Title: Disappointed by Rude and Offensive Delivery Driver Rating: (2/5) Review: I just had an unfortunate experience with Damenzo's pizza delivery service that left me feeling extremely offended and disappointed. While the person who initially answered the phone at the restaurant was very nice, the subsequent encounter with the delivery driver was nothing short of rude and offensive. From the moment the delivery driver arrived at my doorstep, their demeanor was unpleasant and disrespectful. His offensive behavior was completely uncalled for and left me feeling deeply offended. As a customer, I expect to be treated with basic respect and courtesy, which was clearly lacking in this instance. It is disheartening to have such a negative encounter with a delivery driver, especially when the initial interaction with the restaurant staff was pleasant. However, the behavior of the delivery driver has made it impossible for me to continue patronizing Damenzo's. It is crucial for any business to ensure that their employees, including delivery drivers, uphold a certain level of professionalism and respect towards customers. While I understand that this review may not reflect the overall quality of Damenzo's pizza, it is important for the management to be aware of the negative impact their delivery driver's behavior can have on their reputation. I hope that Damenzo's takes this feedback seriously and addresses the issue promptly to ensure that other customers do not have to endure a similar experience. In conclusion, I regretfully cannot recommend Damenzo's pizza due to the offensive and rude behavior displayed by their delivery driver. It is my sincere hope that they take appropriate action to rectify this issue and improve their customer service standards. And I still didn't get my food. read more

I was very leery of ordering because there's some tough reviews. I decided to give them a chance because location was important. Pizza was piping hot when I picked it up. Looked great, tasted good too. Workers were nice and friendly when I went in to grab it. I'd def order again. read more

The chicken fettuccini Alfredo is some of the best you'll ever have. You definitely get your moneys worth, the portion is huge. Staff is friendly and fast! Love this place:) read more

Damenzo's Pizza - Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been going here for years. Though,recently the customer service has been piss poor!!! I called to order a pizza on a Sunday afternoon. Someone answered. Then hung up on me! I called back to order and address someone hanging up on me. They then hung up again!!! I went to the store! Spoke with a manager!! He was very dismissive and almost didn't acknowledge I was complaining about someone clearly working at the counter!!! Don't spend your money where you're not respected!!!! Period!!! Foods been sloppy lately as well. Not the pizza though. Presentation has been poor and doesn't taste like they even care about what they give to customers!!! read more

Worst pizza, staff, customer and overall service ever in Illinois. We ordered a large stuffed pizza for pickup and the staff mishandled it, giving us a wrong one with sausage (we don't eat pork). My wife called to complain about it and the person talking to her, was unprofessional. Asked us to bring the wrong pizza back. He was not interested in fix the matter, compensate in any way, but to get the pizza back. We drove all the way back and my wife was there to get the refund and give the wrong product back. The woman who took the order was also present at the moment and she was talking to the coworker in Spanish and in a bad way "¿Qué?¿ No le gustó?" Not knowing that my wife is trilingual. This people not know how to run business responsible and destroy the good reputation of the italians and their cuisine . This place should be avoided at all cost read more

If you like a lot of food with left overs for at least 2 more meals, Damenzo's is the spot. Great Italian Beef, HUGE! The ravioli is delicious, my son and mother loved it. The service is adequate with plenty of seating. It's a neighborhood spot on Taylor Street, with a slightly cozy atmosphere depending on the time. Great spot for locals. read more

Best Italian beef sandwiches in Chicago. It's kinda expensive but it's so good!! Haven't had their pizza in years but I remember I loved it when I had it read more

Good ole fashioned goodness (the cheesy beef) ...try it, you will not be disappointed. And oh, the rest of the menu is choice of many favorites! read more

To be honest, as of recently Damezos's has fallen waaaayyyy off. I don't know what is happening but the quality of the food is going downhill drastically. I've tried so hard to give them chance; however, the last three times I've gotten a beef have been terrible!!! Cheese not melted, bread not fresh, and meat alllll fat! read more

Damenzo's Pizza - a sandwich with cheese and meat - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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As a child, my wife and her family used to come here for pizza. She had never tried their Italian beef until yesterday. We got 2 beefs, one with American cheese and sweet peppers. The other with mozzarella cheese and hots peppers. Over the years, we've been getting beefs from portillo's and Bueno beef. I must admit the beef from damenzos was the worst I've ever had. If you didn't know it was a beef, you'd think you were eating wet soggy bread. No flavor or texture whatsoever. The only thing good about the beef with hot peppers was it was a little spicy. Fire the cook or show them how to flavor their beefs. I'll NEVER buy another Italian beef from Damenzos on Taylor St. Ever again!!! Simply horrible! read more

Check, check and check one more time on prices. On Damenzo's website it lists linguini and clam sauce for $9.95. When I picked my order up at the restaurant it came to $16.40. I asked about the discrepancy and just got two shrugs from two different people. I asked who do I need to talk with to get the prices updated. One person shrugged again and the other said he talked with the owner about updating the site. I asked for a number so I could call and speak with someone about it. No one seemed to have the number available. According to staff the prices haven't been updated since "since 2004". I don't know if that's true. I'm just glad I had enough on me to pay for my order. read more

the restaurant that had my favorite italian beefs closed due to covid and when i tell you i ate one from demenzos today and i didnt know there could be another one even better then the one i use to eat thank you I highly recommend staff is friendly great service great prices read more

Damenzo's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

To me the Italian Beef is the best!! We usually get take out but they seem eager to please so that's a plus! Thank you

I when to my bf in tuesday i order the italian beef no cheese extra hot peppers he order a huge slice sausague pizza You order in the counter and seat Anywhere you want to is a huge place many tables & tv Was really good we eat all well be back to try more Thanks read more

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Despite having frequented Damenzo's for some time, I was taken aback by my most recent encounter there. They are really disrespectful and impolite for some reason. One day, I went in and one of the employees, the delivery driver, not realizing I knew Spanish, said some hurtful things about me and my younger cousin. Following that, an older employee left my pizza improperly cooked. read more

My coworkers and I were celebrating a coworkers birthday. We ordered from Damenzos . After we received our food we realized that we had incomplete food and I didn't receive my sandwich at all. I talked to the manager and he accused me of trying to steal a $10 sandwich when we purchased $150 worth of food. The Italian beef sandwiches were dry like they were left out overnight. He didn't replace my sandwich which he claimed I didn't order. The bottom line is I was a customer of theirs for years and I didn't think that I would be treated this way. It doesn't matter how long you patronize a place like Demenzos, they have no respect for the p who keep them in business. He lost a few customers today. read more

I've been going here since my days living across the street while a student at UIC. Their pizza slices are HUGE...and that's an understatement when I say that. For just over $3 a slice, you can feed about 3 people with that same slice! Not the best pizza I've ever had but worth the money especially if you are in the area. read more

Damenzo's Pizza - Hide and seek using my Damenzo's pizza slice! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hadn't been here in a few years and had never tried their Italian beef. A friend was telling me how good it was so we made the trip to my old neighborhood for a bite to eat. We ordered over the phone ahead of time. And unfortunately had a few miscommunication errors with whomever took our order. We didn't end up getting exactly what we thought we ordered, but it was fine. The food was still delicious. I got my beef with a lot of extra juice and mozzarella cheese (don't judge me). Yum :) read more

Damenzo's Pizza - Italian beef dipped with mozzarella cheese - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The jumbo Italian beef is delicious. The right amount of juice, peppers, and cheese. It's huge so 3 of us shared this sandwich with fries and we were satisfied. The fries were also great. I definitely recommend them. read more

Placed an order with a pickup 30 minutes prior to closing. Get there on time and they decided to close early. No heads up or anything. Left hungry and disappointed. read more

Taylor store: don't leave a bad review if you're going to order again, they'll punish you with an uncooked pizza and whatooks like dirt uner the pieces read more

I was raised on Taylor street and I grew up eating Damenzo's it was the best pizza in Chicago hands down. I moved from the neighborhood 5 years ago . When I moved to Wisconsin I was driving to Damenzo's on Taylor st to eat pizza and enjoy the ride back to the city. On 10-31-21 I went to get some slices with the family but for my surprise the taste and the thickness of the pizza is gone. Th pizza is really thin with no flavor and on top of that the price on the slice went up from $ 2 - to $ 4 then to $6 dollars I do not mind the price but the quality is not there anymore. I will paY 10 dollars for a slice if it was the same quality from before read more

Pros: open late, large cheap portions cons: everything else Wings are dried up and chewy Meatball sandwich could feed a family as it's a pan with 3 giant, albeit flavorless meatballs on a layer of cheese and bread. Pizza is dry and flavorless If you're drunk as a skunk you'll enjoy. If your taste buds haven't been eroded by smoking black and milds, give it a pass. read more