Marisa's Pizza

Barnaby's is a like a beloved local dive bar that you can bring anyone ages 0-100 to without being…read moreside eyed! Yes, I love it here. Everyone loves it here. It's cheap. It's cozy. It's delicious. What more could you want? Order the french onion soup. Get a crispy little pizza. Hell order everything on the menu and you still won't break the bank!

Placed a VERY large pizza order.... surprised not a single box was marked as to the contents and no…read morecondiments (red pepper, Parmesan or oregano) was offered. So sad that one can spend over $300 for pizza and not get what is normal/expected. Makes me not want to go back and the response from the manager was very unprofessional and unexpected. 'You have to ask for it'. I was just the guy doing what my wife told me to do...pick up the pizza. No one even asked us if we wanted the boxes labeled or condiments when the order was placed. Never had to ask for a pizza box to be labeled before and never not asked if I wanted any condiments; especially on a large order. And the price...$23+ for a 14" two ingredient pizza. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: we were told that the large pizza serves 2-3 people...WRONG!!! If they are normal 30+ year olds, 4 people. 2-3 if they are teenagers. Had 5 leftover pizzas. Very disappointing. Would like to tell the owner this story....anyone know who the owner is?

These guys know how to make pizza.

Crimp crust at this location

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The bar - full of plastic steins. Reminded me so much of the late 80s, early 90s

Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Northbrook

4.0(118 reviews)

Napolita Pizzeria delivered great food and great service. We came in as a group of four adults and…read morefour toddlers, so you can imagine how busy and chaotic our table was. The staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly the entire time. They made thoughtful recommendations, and we were able to try a nice variety of dishes. Even the kids enjoyed their pastas, which says a lot. Honestly, what more could I ask for? This meal felt like a total success in every way. We'll definitely be back soon.

We stopped in for Restaurant Week after having tried Napolita's Wilmette location in the past…read more Napolita's restaurant week deals are a great value. The portions served are full portions even though the menu is prix fixe. We enjoyed the $45 menu option. We chose the burrata and calamari appetizers. Both were good although the breading on the calamari needed more seasoning. For main courses my husband ordered the gnocchi and I had a pizza. The gnocchi were very pillowy. The pizza was good but too many vegetables made the under crust soft requiring cutlery to eat it. We finished with the cannoli dessert option. The cannoli was good but the ricotta tasted like plain ricotta. The service was attentive and friendly and the dining room has a casual vibe. We enjoyed our meal and will return especially in warmer weather when I believe they have outdoor seating.

The real stand out here is wine, with lots of choices and even some wines on tap.

Yantra super Tuscan and margarita pizza.

Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Northbrook - The Doubleclutch Brewing Company Little Juice Coupe Hazy ($9 as of 03/2024) was an exceptional beer. As a matter of fact, I had three.

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The Doubleclutch Brewing Company Little Juice Coupe Hazy ($9 as of 03/2024) was an exceptional beer. As a matter of fact, I had three.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

3.8(161 reviews)

My work uses this Lou's for catering and I've had it many times over the past few years. I am…read morealways impressed and look forward to any work-lunch when Lou's is the pizza provider. My home base Lou's is the Buffalo Grove location and all I order there is the deep dish. I've only had the thin crust from this location. And the thin crust is always delicious and flavorful! I've never had a greasy slice of pizza and the crackery-crust is consistent and makes everyone happy!! If I want to get pizza in Northbrook, Lou's is where I go!

We got this delivered to our hotel and all 8 of us were highly satisfied! The pizza crust is…read moredelicious and everyone enjoyed the wings too. Will most likely order it again before we all fly out.

The pick up desk

Chicken Wings

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Five carryout thin pizzas from this location.

Francesco's Hole In the Wall

Get this! We had a 4:53pm arrival, and 1/3 of the dining room was full! By 5pm sharp, I heard the…read morehostess quote a 45-60 minute wait time. So do what you will with that! My family has dined here twice now and enjoyed both meals thoroughly. A full bar is stocked, and I've enjoyed a strong lemon drop martini here, as well as a glass of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. Dining area has about 18 tables, so it feels very intimate and cozy. The menu is posted on a large whiteboard and can change frequently. Favorites we've tried are the ravioli (filled with spinach, mushroom, whatever is offered) and chicken picatta. We don't leave with any leftovers. Entrees can range from $25-60 at moderate portion sizes, so it is a spendy meal but worth every penny. Warm bread and butter are served before dinner and the fried calamari is a crispy appetizer that hits the spot. To touch on post dinner... save room because that butter cake is one of our favorite desserts anywhere!! It is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, served with gelato on top/side, whipped cream, and caramel and toasted pecans on our latest visit. Because there is no dessert menu (just what the waitstaff verbally tells you), here's what I can recall from it on our last visit last month: carrot cake, tiramisu, gelato, Oreo cake, banana chocolate chip cake, butter cake. Skip the Oreo cake. It tastes just like chocolate cake (a tasty one with a lovely crumb, just not reminiscent of Oreo at all) with a scoop of chocolate gelato on the side. Can't wait to return!

I'll start with a confession: I don't even like Italian food. And yet, this little hole-in-the-wall…read morehas earned a spot in my top five restaurants of all time. That alone should tell you how special it is. The Food: No matter what you order, it's consistently excellent. The artichokes are addictive--I could eat them nonstop. The branzino is perfection, cooked to a level that makes you forget every other fish you've ever had. The Atmosphere: Small, cozy, and charming. They've done a remarkable job maximizing the space without losing that intimate feel. It's the kind of place that feels like a secret you're lucky to know about. The Downside: They don't take reservations, which means the wait can be frustrating. Timing your visit is a bit of a gamble, but honestly, the food makes it worth it. The Service: Exactly what you'd expect from a team that's been doing this for decades--steady, reliable, no frills. The real highlight is the owner, who personally greets every table to make sure you're enjoying yourself. That kind of hospitality is rare and unforgettable. Final Verdict: Even if Italian food isn't your thing, this place will win you over. It's authentic, welcoming, and downright delicious. A true neighborhood treasure.

Some men's room decor.

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Menu Nov 2025

Piero's Pizza

4.2(134 reviews)

5.3 mi

I just love Piero's! Their service is great and everything on the menu fantastic…read more If you're not in the mood for pizza I'd highly recommend their Italian beef sandwich.

Ordered a large thin pizza for delivery and it came in about an hour sausage with mushrooms it was…read morepretty tasty and got here in about an hour sausage mushroom was pretty tasty I maybe a bit bland. Cheese had a nice pull crust was ok my first time ordering from Pieros. I guess they are more known for deep dish. My thin crust was decent. Not sure if I'd order again. When we have Lou Malnatia deep dish around I'd prefer Lou's pizza to just about any other deep dish pieros sauce was ok but kinda bland as was the crust. And sausage they chop up the mushrooms but they were fresh not canned which was a plus. Having worked in many pizza restaurants I do prefer fresh vegetables and not canned mushrooms so that was a plus. Decent cheese and sausage was pretty good. And Fairly plentiful it looked good tasted ok. Overall a decent pizza. I just moved to the area. My cousin who lives close to here said the pizza was only ok and he was correct only ok. Worth a try I guess. Large thin 2 topping was around $35. So reasonable price for a decent thin pizza. Worth a try if you're hungry. Way better than than a chain id am say. 8/10 probably. So give Pieros a try you won't be disappointed. Enjoy folks.

Signature Chopped Salad

Extra BBQ sauce on a Piero's sandwich... a dollar? This is a buck?

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Deep Dish Pan Pizza

Giordano's

4.0(68 reviews)

5.0 mi

Absolutely delicious and must try when in Chicago!…read moreDefinitely recommended the lunch special , best deal in the city!! Service was a little slow but no need to rush when there is a hell of a meal in front of you.

I went here a while back, but pizza was exactly as I imagined. The deep dish was nice and this and…read morehad a complexity of layers too it which I haven't had before. The thin crust was also good and toppings paired well with the dough. The guy taking our order was nice and patient with us tourists lol. Would recommend a try!

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Il Forno

3.7(181 reviews)

2.7 mi

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This establishment has gone down in terms of food quality and service. I was extremely…read moredisappointed. I want to support local businesses, but the last few times we ordered the food was subpar, and whoever is answering the phone and taking orders is one of the most rude and unfriendly people I have ever dealt with. Whoever owns this restaurant really should take a look at the customer service and the quality of food and how it is delivered. I will not be giving my money to this business ever again.

Pizza is a fan favorite in our household ((who doesn't love pizza)). We have lived in the area for…read more2 months now and have yet to find a pizza place we can all agree on... until now! Grateful we came across Il Fornos!!! The pizza is just right - perfect amount of sauce, nice crisp crust, and great blend of flavor! Delivery time is spot on! Can't wait for our next football Sunday get together so we can order a few more pizzas!! Please add cauliflower crust to your menu :):)

Outstanding pizza!

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Front Entrance (July 2024)

Judy’s Pizzeria

4.1(97 reviews)

3.8 mi

Great staff, very friendy and pizza is super yummy! This post never posted and was stuck in my…read moredrafts for over a year. Sorry Judy's STILL GREAT pizza

Pizza is a Sunday staple in our household and we are on the hunt for some solid pizza places in the…read morearea. I called in to get some recommendations and was told the double decker is a thinner version of a deep dish- so we skipped that. We ordered waffle fries, breaded zucchini stickers, thin mushroom and spinach pizza and a thin sausage pizza. The fries and zucchini was yummy. The pizza was too doughy for our liking. Not as thin and crust as we would like.

Two thin crust pizzas. Pepperoni + jalapeño, Onion, Mushroom.

Thin crust spinach & mushroom

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Front of store.

Northbrook Sarpino's

3.4(92 reviews)

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Food was excellent, will be coming back! The Meatball Calzones are the best! Highly recommend this…read morelocation if you need a quick bite!

Wow this pizza sux big time. Service was super fast for delivery but pizza tasted worst than a…read morefrozen pizza. The crust was doughy and flavorless and had not enough cheese. To make matters worse I ordered cheesecake for desert (big mistake) and got a sliver of cheesecake for a whooping $8.95!! Wth?! Never Ever More! My bad!

NOT GOOD!

Sliver of cheesecake for $8.95!?!

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Yuck

Viccino's Pizza Company

4.1(144 reviews)

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My family and I ordered takeout and tried the veggie pizza and the sausage pizza, and both were…read moreabsolutely delicious. I used to come here all the time during high school lunch, so it had been at least 20 years since I last had it. It was such a great throwback, and honestly, it tasted even better than I remembered. It was nice to come back after all these years and see that the food is still just as good, if not better.

Stopped in for a couple slices at lunch. 11 ish dollars for 2 slices and a fountain drink. Pretty…read moregood deal for the size. They're huge slices, lots of cheese and toppings. The manager/owner was bouncing around and helpful getting orders out quick. Cool lil pizzeria. I'd stop back here again.