I love Indian food, and I ordered two personal size pizza, one is lamb and one is chicken. I orderonline through Grabhub, and the staff place the pizza in the oven for me. Both piece taste so delicious and I can't wait to come back and try different favour. If you would like Indian food, you would love this fusion mix of Indian cuisine and pizza! read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I keep walking past this place but never had time to go in. Caught their booth at Taste of River North today and had the butter chicken mazala pizza. YUM. The sauce was perfect and tastes just as good as it smells. Turning these dishes into casual, portable forms is kind of genius, imo. Will definitely have them on the top of my list next time I want Indian food! read more

The food is quite tasty and unique. I had enjoyed the gluten-free crust paneer pizza. We ordered in again today with friends - masala fries, pav bhaji, bunch of regular-crust paneer pizzas - who enjoyed all the items. The problem here is the staff and training - team members look listless and unwelcoming. They're not bothered to answer any questions, won't pick up the phone, and are just generally of poor-attitude. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Gluten-free pizza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Walked in and it wasn't busy but there were kiosk to order from. It would have been nice to be greeted but overall the inside looks nice. There are a lot of seating options and their menu has vegetarian options and meet options as well. Been to the one in Lincoln park and it's really nice. Ordered their palak paneer pizza and the vegetarian samosas and they were good. Even if you don't finish the whole thing you can heat it up for a late night snack. Such a perfect spot in river north. read more

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Wow Mazala's pizzas are insanely delicious!! We got two 8" personal naan pizzas for 2 people and shared. The butter chicken pizza was so yummy, lots of curry deliciousness with mozzarella and paneer cheeses! And the palak paneer pizza was just as tasty, the spinach base with plenty of paneer chunks, yummm. Both pizzas naan bread was very good, and they came with a garlic cream sauce that was a genius inclusion. I ordered from their website, it was ready in under 10 min. We ate at home but the servers were nice when I picked it up, the restaurant had some tables to dine in. I'd recommend a salad or small app before eating to be fully full, the pizzas were decent but a salad helped. Oh and the pizza boxes are really cool inside, with games! Highly recommend Mazala Pizza, we'll be back :) read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Palak paneer (left) and butter chicken (right) 8" naan personal pizzas - both are insanely delicious!! Eat them together! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is OUTSTANDING! I've never tried a fusion like this but now I need this regularly! I had the butter chicken pizza. Incredible!! The Momos in sweet chili was amazing! And a familiar fav, samosas. This place is absolutely delicious and the folks there super cool. If in Chicago you must try this place! read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Momos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We hit up Mazala for some late night dinner and, being that walkable options downtown were few, fusion Indian sounded amazing. I try not to be one of the last customers before closing, so maybe it was our bad for showing up in the last 45 minutes of service. All the same, the quality of the food shouldn't suffer. I got lamb tacos, the flavor of which was pretty good but the meat was overcooked and the tortilla was gummy with a stale texture. On the other hand, my friend's burrito was sloppy and surprisingly bland with meat that was definitely precooked earlier in the day. Had we been drunk like most of the people wandering downtown Chicago at 11 PM, maybe the food would have been satisfying. Sadly, we were too sober to be so easily satiated. read more

"Mazala Pizza by Moti was the best. I went back several times because it was so unique and so good. The flavors are unlike anything else, and every visit was just as amazing as the first. Definitely a must-try." read more

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I am still confused as to what the restaurant's actual name is. I've seen Moti Cafe and Masala Pizza. Regardless, we ordered the elote masala paneer pizza on naan, which was not the best. The flavors just did not seem to go well. We, also, ordered the tikka masala paneer pizza, which was much better. This was very good. Both pizzas came with house seasoning packets, but all our packets were empty with nothing in it. The veggie momos was very bad; I couldn't eat it and gave it to my husband to finish. The mango lassi and rose lassi are overly fragrant and seemed to just be missing the "lassi" part of the drink. I would go back and order the tikka masala paneer pizza again but probably won't be getting anything else there. read more

Fast service and delicious food! The momos were absolutely amazing and made fresh to order. The inside is small but they do have seating. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got the paneer tikka pizza and jalapeño madness pizza! Both had a super great kick and were super tasty for a take out option. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Although this doesn't rank amongst the best pizza in Chicago I was satisfied with my purchase especially considering twas under $20. I opted for the the garlick pizza & to my surprise it wasn't a garlic bomb. The flavors are definitely well balanced & certain parts of the pizza had that perfect caramelization. I'd definitely return but with my expectations better prepared. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Gar-lick Pizza Minced Garlic - Mozzarella Cheese - Sauted Mushroom -Topped with our Garlic Sauce & Garlic Red Seasoning - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The tikka pizza was good! I did think it was confusing to order on the tablet and I would've asked for help but none of the employees seemed available, so I somehow ended up with extra toppings sauces that I didn't actually want and had to pay extra for. It was ready quickly though! And the inside area was kind of messy so I wouldn't plan to come here to eat inside, but I think the outside area would be nice when the weather's good. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Tikka Pizza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I placed my order online and when I went to go pick up my food, a bunch of people went inside at the exact same time. My order wasn't ready when I arrived, so I waited a little and the staff was nice and apologetic. They should keep a window open or have some sort of vent because if you stay there for too long, your clothes will start to smell like food. The food was pretty good, I really like their momos they had a lot of flavor. I like their branding that they have and the bag is really unique! Overall, I'd recommend trying this place especially the momos. read more

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This is a small quaint Indian fusion joint. They have great pizzas but other options as well. The service is fast and there is so much to choose from. I would definitely check this place out. read more

After enjoying the Indian Pizza at their Lincoln Park location, we decided to check out the River North spot to explore more of their menu. The Butter Masala Bowl was rich and flavorful without being overly spicy, while the Bir Yummy Bowl delivered a nice kick. The Firecracker Momos had a juicy, tender chicken filling, though I wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce. If you like 'spice' then give the Masala Chai, but it's not for everyone. The staff was friendly, and service for the bowls was quick. The momos may be made to order, because they took a little longer. The space is small, with just a few chairs and two high-top tables. read more

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What a gem! I stumble upon the food menu online and I was instantly intrigued and had to visit. The inside is relatively small with a few tables and window seating. In the summer, I believe there is outside seating. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We tried the vada pav pizza, chicken tikka masala curry, and tikka masala momos. The pizza was incredible - the different flavors from the tikka masala, potato, onions, and green chutney came together perfectly. The momos reminded me of East Asian soup dumplings with a delicious sauce. The curry was creamy and flavorful. I already want to go back to try the other pizza flavors - how will I choose which one? We finished with an iced chai - the masala flavor was strong and the drink was creamy without any additional sweetness, which was a refreshing change. read more

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Masala pizza .. small location (near Magnificent mile and DuPont university) but great food .. if you like Indian food then this fusion is something you should try out. My favorite is the Spinach n Paneer pizza read more

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The staff here was so kind and patient as we explored the menu and even let us try the sauces so we could better decide what we wanted! The firecracker pizza and masala fries are to die for. I will have to try the momos with chicken next time as the paneer didn't have too much flavor. Limited seating but mostly carry out anyways. Overall need to come back to try more here!! read more

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We had a take out pizza for the first time from this place and we totally loved it!!! We ordered half and half tikka chicken and paneer! The place didn't look like a sit out and eat types it was more carry out place. We have to give the order online they don't take phone orders read more

Blown away by how delicious this meal was. We got the vada pav, paneer tikka pan pizza, and masala fries. Everything was absolutely mouthwatering and would definitely get it all again! The service was also excellent. The river north location is pretty small just a few sit down tables but it gives a nice "hole in the wall" vibe. Would 100% come back! read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Vada Pav - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Happy to report that Masala Pizza is just as delicious as it sounds! This place has a variety of options, including make-your-own bowls/wraps, chaat, and pizzas. We got a pie that was half Paneer Tikka and half Veg Manchurian, and both were fantastic. The Veg Manchurian was topped with plenty of manchurian bits and a classic Indo-Chinese Schezuan sauce (slightly spicy), while the Paneer Tikka was paneer, some chopped up veggies, and green chutney. The lovely service makes this place a definite return to try the other flavors. Slightly limited seating inside, but we had no trouble finding a spot. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Paneer Tikka Pizza/Manchurian Pizza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I always enjoy the food here... sometimes it's a wait but worth it. Service is also good I was pleasantly surprised with how good the samosas were! Give it a try read more

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Great Indian street food adventure. We were greeted with a welcoming hello by the employee who was working the cash register, the greeting party, the cook, and still took time to explain to us the whole menu. I forgot to mention that he was also helping the customers in front of us. I feel bad because of all the conversations we had with him. I forgot his name. All the food was great. The masala fries are a must try, but my cholesterol was telling me no. My wife loved her tikka bowl and tried to finish it all, but was unsuccessful. I tried the sweet chilli momos without onions. The taste and texture were outstanding. Next time, I will try it with a different sauce. I'm not a big fan of sweet tasting sauces. The whole experience was great, and we left with leftovers. All way, be open to new and different experiences because we had just landed in Chicago, and we were hungry and had time to kill before our Airbnb was ready. Our first day in Chicago is starting off perfectly. Thank you to Creatifftravel at Https://creatifftravel.my.canva.site read more

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We actually walked by this place by accident and stopped in and immediately was in love. The smell and aroma of the restaurant was phenomenal. The staff was outstanding and the food was sensational. We highly recommend this location of this café. You will not be disappointed.! -Tiffany and Johnnathan read more

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This is a nice casual dining spot and also looked like a popular place for to go orders. We came here to get masala chai as my friend was missing home made tea. She said the tea was pretty good and gave it a 4/5. It looked to be a good portion size especially for the price. I ordered the rose lassi which was very good, wasn't too sweet or over flavored. It was a little thicker than most lassi drinks I've had so it wasn't the easiest to drink. I also order the vada pav, it was a good portion size and very well flavored. Their garlic chutney was a perfect compliment to the dish. The vada was nice and crispy and the pav was well cooked. The service was fast and friendly. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Vada Pav - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered pick up and the food was ready earlier than expected. The paneer tikka pizza was yummy and fresh! The sauces matched perfectly with the spices of the paneer. The moti cakes were the perfect touch to finish the meal on a sweet tooth read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Paneer Tikka Pizza- - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Incredible food and amazing service. The employee Ashish was very helpful and considerate, and our chicken tikka was one of the best I've ever had! The restaurant is clean and a great vibe. Great ambiance- I highly reccomendations! read more

Wow this food is so amazing. I got the Paneer Burrito and it was probably the best Indian food I've had. I've brought all of my friends and we have tried almost everything on the menu and there's is not a bad thing. Fast casual that is actually worth it. Their late night hours are so helpful for late nights when you want good food. The manager was so nice and gave us some Mango Lassi to try! read more

My visit today was as good as usual. Friendly counter service. Clean atmosphere. And my potato samosas were exactly what I was craving. $6 for 2 and I was stuffed. 2 sauces. One is cilantro and the other was a sweet one. Both good but cilantro is my favorite!! I've now tried a few places and one who refused my business due to my food allergies. Moti is consistently pleasant AND helpful with my food selection based on what I can safely consume. Can't wait to return!! read more

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I've been here before but forgot to send a review. Before I tried a bowl this time I had tacos. Both were very delicious. I ordered both with paneer, but got two different versions-tikka and butter masala. Both were tasty but the butter masala one was the best out of the two. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My boyfriend and I just realized how close Moti is located to Studio 3 and that is not a good thing! Haha this could be our "treat yourself after a HIIT class" meal! Moti has a good Indian-fusion menu. We ordered 2 Vada Pav's which were pretty huge. Vada Pav is a traditional Western Indian dish, it is bread with fried potatoes, I'd say its taste is pretty close to the authentic taste. We also ordered a Paneer Tikka Masala pizza with the gluten-free crust. They have a lot of Vegetarian options but not a lot of Vegan options. It would have been nice to replace Paneer with Tofu! I opted for a Paneer pizza assuming I can remove the paneer pieces from the pizza, however, they had shredded paneer which made it slightly difficult to get rid off (the shredded paneer enhanced the taste tho) The moti sauce is also really good, which surely made the pizza quite tasty! Moti is a good Indian restaurant with not so fancy ambiance but it is still pretty good! I hate the fact that they don't have water fountains/ offer water on tap. Let's reduce the use of plastic bottles, if we can! read more

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Absolutely obsessed with Moti cafe! Their na'an pizzas and momos are my favorite in Chicago. I order for pickup usually and the food is always ready in the time given after ordering. Staff are super nice and in the warmer months they have picnic tables outside that make for a nice outdoor meal. read more

Yummmm and it be spicy!!! Pizza is fantastic and the loaded fries are soooo good!! Courteous staff and great tunes to boot!!! read more

Moti cafe is another indian restaurant specializing in indian street food. I really like their pizza. Some of the pizza I have had is the paneer tikk pizza, chicken tikka pizza, vada pav pizza. They have a range of pizza's to select from. I find their pav bhaji, vada pav decent. The location is decent that can fit 10-13 people. Lately, I have been ordering from here. Service is quick. read more

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In my opinion, the food from Moti is the closest you can get to Indian street food. The vada pav is mid, but no one other place has come this close to resembling the flavor. The paneer slider are my absolute favorite. So yummy! They are good as quick bites to eat before you dig into the yummy pizza from Moti. The next highlight is definitely the paneer tikka pizza. Omg, so yummy and go good! I also love the sauce that comes with the pizza. The momos are below average in my opinion, especially the sweet chili momos. The samosa chat is another great item on the menu, along with the mango lassi. The service is fast! You have to order at the counter and also collect from the counter. The ambience is nice and fresh, with patio seating in summer. There is limited indoor seating though.Overall, a great place to try out quick Indian eats! read more

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My friends catered from here ... it was nice to have Indian flavors but the abcd kids love their authentic Chicago style pizzas. I liked their veggie bowls very much . I never get a tummy ache after eating outside but after this meal I wasn't feeling very good. I will try again to see if I was having an off day with the flavors. Interesting concept though!! read more

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Flavorful but did not feel worth it. Pizzas had very few toppings concealed with a lot of sauce and momos had also more sauce than necessary. I would come back to give it another try but it did not live up to expectations so far! read more

We stopped by on a Sunday evening and sat outside since the weather was nice. Food - We got the paneer firecracker pan pizza which was DELICIOUS!!! It was spicy and so flavorful. We also got lava momos and moti momos - both vegetarian. They were good as well, nothing special though. We also got their special masala fries - very very good! Overall, loved the pizza and fries and will definitely be back. read more

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I've been to the Moti location in Glenview, and we had a great food experience there. We had a couple of letdowns at this location however. We were looking forward to eating the Paneer Masala Elote Naan Pizza, but as we were in the middle of eating, I realized there wasn't any corn on our pizza. They must have misheard us and gave us the Paneer Tikka Naan Pizza instead. We perused the menu board in the restaurant and ended up ordering the Moti Fries; there was no spicy indicator next to this menu item, but it ended up being too spicy for us to enjoy. Finally, we ordered Mango Lassis as they were listed on a sign outside the restaurant as being on special today. He rang it up as full price, so we had to ask for an adjustment. Seating inside is limited. Despite the missteps, I would return again and just try to order something that better suits our tastes. read more

Mazala Pizza River North - Paneer Tikka Pizza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois