Okay. Time for a review of this place, now that I have eaten the New York Style Pizza probably 10 times. Get it. Stop what you are doing right now and go get one. I can't explain in words how perfect it is. And coming from someone who values all pizza styles, this one is right up there. I've tried other items on the menu as well, but for me this is the stand out. 5 stars!! read more

Marisa's Pizza - NY Style Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Good Pizza by the slice and friendly staff. Enjoyed some of their other food as well.

Since we found Marisa's Pizza on Yelp about a year ago, it has become our go-to place for pizzas!  It is located in a strip mall with abundant parking spaces, and the location is very convenient for us.   Our favorite is their New York Style Thin Crust Cheese Pizza that you can create your own by adding different toppings at extra costs.  We have been picking mushroom and sausage lately, which are so tasty without being too salty.  I especially like the crunchy crust!  There are 21 ingredients to choose from, that you can easily make so many different combinations.  Ordering online is so easy and you get 5% off!  For each ingredient you can specify left half, right half, or whole just by clicking on the diagrams, it cannot be easier or clearer than that!  They come in 12", 14", 16", and 18" sizes.  We usually ordered the 14" which is a medium, and enough for 2 to 3 people.     Marisa's has a wide variety of foods on their menu.  Other than pizzas, they also offer soups and salads, pastas and sandwiches, and more.  I had enjoyed their tiramisu, which was creamy and delicious!   They are usually very accurate with their estimated time for pickup.  The normal wait time is 15-30 minutes from ordering to pick up. Yesterday I volunteered to go to pick up our pizza on my way home from somewhere.  They sent me a text for the estimated time.  When I arrived at their parking lot, I noticed that they had sent a second text with a re-estimated later time, pushing back by 20 minutes.  I went in anyway.  The man politely told me that it would be another 15 minutes.  I decided to just wait.    The place was big, bright, nice and clean, very toasty though.  There were decorations with sports theme.  Although I am not a football fan, a wall TV with the Super Bowl on was a nice touch.  When I was waiting, the same staff kindly offered me something to drink, and then he offered me condiments such as red peppers or extra cheese to take home, and I politely thanked him for his thoughtfulness but declined the offers.  I appreciated his hospitality.  It was Super Bowl night and they were so busy, I can fully understand.  Our pizza was ready in 15 minutes, the wait was pleasant.   We enjoyed the tasty piping hot pizza while watching the halftime show that I wanted to watch, I was very content and happy!  We will continue going to Marisa's Pizza for sure! read more

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We had the Sicilian style pizza half spinach / mushroom the restaurant was big enough for large parties and it was very clean inside , the area that the establishment is in was nice close to other other food options and stores to shop at It took about 25 min for this pizza to be done and it was fresh I like all that they have the packets for oregano, pepper seasoning , salt , Parmesan, and red chilli peppers as an option the pizza was a decent price and we enjoyed it Pro tip next time I would ask them to cut the pieces in smaller slices read more

Marisa's Pizza - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

I have been looking for a good New York style pizza in Chicago for decades!!! And this is as close as it gets!! I'm soooo happy to find Marisa's!! This is going to be our go to Pizza Joint from now on :) read more

Marisa's Pizza - New Ney York Style Cheese Thin Crust Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

delicious pizza & affordable prices! great variety and their service is quick and friendly.

Best New York style pizza in area. Our children said that it is better than the pizza we ate in New York. We used the Slice app to order.

I ordered an 18 inch mushroom pizza for pickup through the slice app. It was prepared exactly as ordered, warm on my arrival, and the staff were courteous. The very best thing about the pizza was that it was perfectly round and covered well with accouterments. Not much to celebrate! The crust was average, not quite New York style (a little bit bready) and not quite Neopolitan style (mediocre flour and not crispy). Given the perfect symmetry I don't believe it was hand tossed. And the tomato sauce and cheese were unremarkable as were the mushrooms. In the end, I would rate this pizza as two steps above Domino's, one step above Costco, a half step below Rosati's and a significant step below Vicccino's. I'm still looking in the area for a reasonably priced pie that tastes great. Help me! read more

Marisa's Pizza - pizza ready to be eaten at home - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

This is a simple restaurant that offers genuine New York-style pizza. I've been in Chicago for 45 years and this is the first place whose pizza reminded me of home. Right amount and quality of cheese, perfect crust. read more

Marisa, girl your pizza is the truth! Seriously!! I am an east coast girl and the first bite I had I heard the hallelujah chorus. 10/10 chefs kiss! read more

Delicious white pizza, perfectly crisp but still soft crust. 10/10. Pan pizza with mushrooms 9/10, great sauce to cheese ratio, the crust is great consistency but wish it had a bit more flavor to it. Overall, solid pizza! read more

Marisa's Pizza - Small White Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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The food was bland and basic. Just another pizza place but below average quality of food in our opinion.

Food was excellent!!! Had eggplant parm, three kinds of pizza but our favorite was the Caesar salad dressing. Yum!!

White feta pizza, 5/5 Sausage pizza, 4.5/5 square (pan?) pizza garlicky bread, 3/5, probably great with as a pasta side for leftover sauce! read more

Late night quick food after kids' soccer game? Perfect. And the young gentlemen behind the counter were especially kind and helpful, even though I had a hungry- 4-year-old and 8-year-old whining in the background. Nothing fancy but it hit the spot. read more

pictures don't do justice of this place! first time visit post-covid. felt like they have as much safety protocol in place as possible! :) clean and well-spaced out for social distancing. love they sell the pizza by slice. Pizza was cheesy and fresh! Not sure if it's the best NY Pizza (i will crack the delicious crust edge if i fold it :P ), but def one of the best thin crust in the area. read more

Marisa's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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I tried this New York style thin crust & it was lit!!! I tried other pizzas claiming to be Ny style but only to be underwhelmed or disappointed. I did reheat the pizza in the oven at 3000 degree for 5 minutes as I didn't eat it immediately once I I got home read more

Average pizza, not great but not bad. A little over priced for the quality and taste.

Marisa's has some of the best pizza in the area. New York style thin crust pizza. Our family loves their pizza. They are always nice when we come. They also have a small area with some tables and chairs in the restaurant so you're able to eat there too if you desire. Friendly staff, great food, highly recommend. read more

Ordered the New York Style pie and it's far from a New York style pie imo. This is more like Tavern style with a pie cut. Pizza didn't taste bad, decent sauce and sausage. The cheese was a tad greasy. My only real complaint is really about the crust, which could be way better. I'd say my review is more like 2.5. read more

Amazing customer service and excellent deep dish pizza! The delivery driver was unable to make my delivery at the last minute.. as I was able to pick up the pizza, they gave me a free pizza!.Thank you !! read more

Some of the best pizza I've had in a LONG time. Seems to have authentic italian roots. Don't pass this place up!

The food is amazing, delicious and always fresh! The New York style pizza is SO good, just like N.Y pizza without having to make the trip! The staff is very friendly and professional & prices are very fair and reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

Updated review. Much better. Place is clean and food is fresh and well cooked. Took off one star for crust of pizza, which tastes a little yeast(y) to me. Otherwise this place is good to go and well set up for pickup with limited exposure for you, or their employees. read more

A love letter to Marisa's: Your pizza has gotten me through the darkest days of the pandemic and continues to shine a beacon of light into my life. read more

My favorite spot. Such good pizza. Cheese sticks are great. I don't like pasta but I will eat their pasta, it is that good. Owner is so nice and employees are great. They made an enclosure due to Covid and it makes me feel safe and that they care about my safety. The white pizza is super fire, the regular pizza is so good, you can't go wrong. read more

Marisa's Pizza - Pizza Box - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

if you don't like this pizza, YOU'RE the problem, not the pizza. i don't know who this "Marisa" is, or even if that is her real name, but I'll give her this: She makes a darn good pizza. i give it the ol' jamie c. stamp of approval. it be bussin bussin read more

a beautiful place and deli food, also that guy named Jose is a total cutie, handsome and such a gentleman I had a great time with him serving me. read more

We moved about two blocks away and have been looking for a good local pizza spot in Northbrook. I've definitely found it! My husband ordered pan pizza and it tasted amazing! We loved it! Definitely support this business! read more

Some things were a 5!!! The cheese ravioli and especially the tiramisu were outstanding! But the wings were "meh" and the pizza was "sure fine" so a 4? B but I'll say it again. The tiramisuuuuuuu is amazing!!!! read more

Have been a long time customer for many years and I am severely disappointed in the way this place had gone down hill. Used to be one of my favorite places to get a slice of pizza, but now they very rarely will have any of their other options available for slices besides cheese, sausage, and pepperoni. 5 times in a row of going during lunch time on random days. Will be boycotting until hopefully realize having all of the extra options for slices is what makes this place unique and stands out from generic slice spots, but this has sadly just become another average slice spot. SMH read more

Staying a nearby motel and Yelp steered me here. Very good deep dish pizza. Kinda hard to find unless you're looking for it, but,....... look for it! read more

Marisa's Pizza - Deep dish cheese and pepperoni, That is a "small". - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Been going here for 4 years every Monday. I always get a slice or two of pizza, which is pretty good. My only complaint is a small drink cup is abnormally small, but they do allow refills for 25 cents. They also have a punch card for free pizza, which I use. read more

I like the slices here and when you do order...you get a punch card for a free slice or sandwich. A lot of parking as its in the mall next to subway. I liked it. :) read more

Marisa's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Their thin pizza, pie cut is the best! And when I order fries I always order them well done. Very few places listen. Marisa's fries - delivered too - were perfect!! Always fast and courteous deliveries. The best!! read more

I work in Northbrook and this is one of my favorite places to stop if I forgot to pack a lunch and want something quick, affordable and delicious. You know Marisa's is good when you stop in around noon on a weekday and the line is super long to grab a slice of pizza! My favorite is the veggie! They pull your slice and put it back in the oven for a few min before wrapping it up so it's hot. Raul is the owner and he takes much pride in this restaurant. I always see him making the pizzas himself. The minestrone soup is really good too. Not too salty and lots of veggies. read more

My boss turned me on to Marisa's by telling me that it was the closest thing in the 'burbs he has found to NY style pizza (he's a native New Yorker.) I occasionally get cravings for NY style 'za after having visited for the first time late in 2015. I've ordered delivery twice now, and pick-up once (most recently - carry-out last night.) The entire process from start to finish has always been efficient and friendly, from the person on the phone taking the order to the delivery driver or cashier when I stop inside to pick up. I love that they automatically pie-cut pizzas, as I often forget to ask and I don't really dig on squares (I know, so un-Chicagoan of me.) I love the crust, sauce, cheese. I will say that I do order pizza from Marisa's "well done," but forgot last night, and it was still good - but i prefer it with a few extra minutes in the oven. They are competitively priced - a large thin crust with 2.5 toppings came to $21 and change. Thank you, Marisa's... I'll be back! read more

First off, I've been going here for the last 10 years, but NEVER again. I go occasionally more out of convenience than because the food is any good. Here it went down. I called and asked if there were any specials, the guy said 2 large pizzas and a 2 liter for $24. I said ok, i'll take two of those. He said it was only one per order, and then I told him that I'll just have a friend make a separate order then, and we will both pick it up. He said fine. I get there, and as I am being rung up, this is what the older gentleman says to me- "Do you own a business? You can't do that, and be so cheap". So I waited until I got my pizzas and paid for everything before I spoke up. I said, "Listen, I am a business owner, and that is now how you treat customers. if you don't want my business that is fine, but I am the only customer in the entire restaurant, and that is how you treat people?" He replies. "I hope you die hungry. then made a 'zipper' motion with his fingers across his lips. then he says "you are so cheap" repeatedly. I replied "then just say no, when I ask for the order. don't take my money and then gripe about." He replies "get out of my store, i'm going to call the cops, you chink" I almost slapped myself, I couldn't believe the racial slurs, and threats of calling the police. I thought he was actually going to hit me. Unbelievable. this in Northbrook of all places. No wonder why this place does no business. I will make sure that they never get any business from anyone I know. That said, the food sucks. The dough is too thick for NY style pizza. I would rather go to jakes, or pizanos, or lou malnatis, or literally any other pizza frozen or otherwise. Please do not visit this establishment, if you do, stay out of harms way. Please read the other reviews as well. read more

Let me begin by saying if I could leave zero or negative stars, I would. I just got back from getting a slice of pizza and experienced the absolute worst service and was treated so poorly. I went to Marisa's because I had a coupon (from one of those fundraising booklets GBN students sell) and wanted some pizza. The man at the counter was fairly friendly until I handed over my coupon and immediately he became rude and short with me. As soon as he turned his back he began speaking in Spanish with another man working there and was SO incredibly rude. Um excuse me, maybe if you're going to talk about me in another language make sure I can't understand what you're saying first? On top of that, as soon as my pizza was ready he tossed it towards me without putting it in a bag (seriously, you want me to take my pizza and drive home with it between two flimsy paper plates?!) . When I asked for a bag he acted as if it was an incredible inconvenience. Seriously, their pizza is not even that good, I've had frozen pizza that was tastier than Marisa's. Don't waste your time here, there's a Rosati's right down Dundee that has FAR better pizza and there are plenty of other pizza places nearby. With such horrible service there is no way I will ever waste my money here again. read more

My 4-Star review is for the thin-crust pizza!!!! YUM!!! They make a VERY nice NY style thin crust pie at Marisa's. Halfway in btw a cracker thin and a hand tossed, and I LOVE the flour on the crust. With a lot of pizzas, the crust is sometimes an afterthought, but NOT Marisa's. I enjoy getting to the crust on this za. I also like that they throw your slices back into the oven to get the crust nice and crispy again....this makes a BIG difference when you order slices anywhere you go. Take note!! If your local pizzeria isn't doing this, compare the slice to when you order a full pie and you should notice a HUGE difference in crust texture. They look to have other decent daily specials here for lunch, but I have yet to explore the rest of the menu b/c I can't get past ordering the thin crust za. The good news is that I definitely see other patrons ordering the lunch specials, so the rest of the menu must be pretty decent as well. Update to come later! read more