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    Nella Pizza e Pasta

    4.1 (384 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Bars
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Funghi E Salsiccia (I think)
    Jen S.

    We come here every so often. All pizzas are just amazing. I tend to forget that my camera eats first. We've had the Quattro formaggi, the funghi + salsiccia and most recently the capricciosa. They are all delicious, hard to pick a favorite. So delicious. It's always packed and busy but the staff are nice and efficient. We will keep coming back!

    J David H.

    Our group had a variety of pies we shared and really enjoyed their friendly staff and atmosphere. We settled in a booth. Service was immediate with wine and our order. The place has a cool vibe and was busy on a Saturday afternoon. The pies took a little longer than hoped over 30 minutes. The Prosciutto Rucola app did push out quickly and was scrumptious! The pizza was worth the wait. My favorite the margarita. I would return absolutely recommend.

    Paccheri Alla Boscaiola Pasta and Diavola Pizza

    The food was SO good! The service was insanely fast. Loved our experience and the fact that our server sounded like he was from Italy. The decor of the restaurant was so cute and I loved the hooks for your personal belongings where you sat so you didn't feel too crowded in your own seat. The moped in the bar definitely got my attention.

    Capricciosa Pizza
    Vita P.

    Came back here after my first visit over 5 years ago and pleasantly surprised that the quality of the pizza was as good as it was 5 years ago - consistency is key! Our service was excellent and we all ordered pizzas which were cooked beautifully and quite favorable. This place is such a gem in the area... still!

    Bill B.

    Nice spot on u Chicago campus. Indoor and patio seating available The gnocchi was good, the bolonase was only ok. It was undercooked and bland. My pasta was very nice with muscles and a black truffle garlic sauce. The deserts were fine

    Tiramisu
    KELLY M.

    For one of our date nights, we decided to give this place a try. We made a reservation, and there's street parking available. The server was very nice and welcoming, and our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered a seafood salad, pizza, risotto, and a pasta dish. Let me just say--we got so full that we couldn't finish the pasta and risotto. The prices were reasonable, too. I definitely recommend coming here for the pizza; I loved that the dough wasn't too thick.

    Funghi Pizza
    Kacie N.

    Rating is more of a 4.5/5 but I've been twice and enjoyed my experience both times. I've also uber eats their pizza and it's great even to enjoy at home. Ambiance (5/5): spacious interior, brightly lit, and the interior shelves have mirrors with little sayings and cans of tomatoes line the shelves. Service (4.5/5): we've been seated pretty quickly both times and service is always very kind. Waters are always filled up and have managed to have a short conversation with the staff even when it's busy. Food: Diavola Pizza (4.8/5): I LOVE this pizza. The tomatoes are bright, the toppings are perfectly savory, and the crust is crisp on the outside, fluffy in the middle. Don't forget to ask for crushed red pepper. Funghi Pizza (3.8/5): for some reason everytime I've gotten the mushrooms, the bottom ends up being soggy but the crust that's untouched by mushroom is fine. Mushrooms are sweet but the soggy crust puts a dent in this rating Polpette (meatballs) (3/5): order came with 2. They were paired with marinara sauce that I felt needed some salt. The meatballs themselves were alright but it lacked flavor for me. Not bad but I wouldn't get it again. Rigatoni Bolognese (4/5): exactly what it sounds like and a decent portion. Pasta was perfectly al dente and the perfect amount of sauce. I also felt this one lacked a little salt but was enjoyable nonetheless Overall, I've enjoyed their food in person and at home. Definitely go for the pizzas - so far I've been unimpressed with the other offerings. Perfect date night or gathering for groups of 2-6 although I did see they have a table for 8-10.

    Lobster Risotto
    Jim D.

    Place is more like a 3.5. Pretty damn expensive for what it is. The flavors are definitely lighter here as opposed to typical American Italian cuisine. I guess that is authentic but I've never been to Italy so i can't speak to that. Pizzas come out piping hot. There's a mirror above the station like at Monteverde. Risotto could've used more lobster. Decent place but doubt I'd return

    Pizza
    Jarquetta E.

    Nella is pretty good. I've always gotten good service. I enjoy the outdoor seating, so I typically go when the weather is decent. The food is good.

    Burrata
    Clarissa C.

    A yummy Italian spot with cool modern decor and floor to ceiling glass windows! Our table of 8 was seated immediately on a Monday lunch, and our servers were incredibly efficient! We ordered the calamari, burrata, and prosciutto e rucola salad to start. The salad was so refreshing with the perfect combination of bitterness to acidity! The burrata was so fresh and came with a deliciously sweet and tangy bruschetta. I also tried the ravioli al tartufo. I was sad that there were only four pieces of ravioli and felt that they could've been more generous! Still, the flavors were so creamy and yummy! You could definitely taste the rich truffle.

    Nella D.O.P. Margherita Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

    The three dishes I tried were delicious 2 pizzas Cavan Pizza Rich in flavor with saltiness released from the meats. This added a delicious savory taste to the pizza. 10/10 would recommend. Mozzarella de Búfala Simple Neapolitan pizza. Great dough with pizza sauce that's home made and mozzarella cheese. This was really simple and great in flavor. I would rate it a 6/10 because I am someone that needs lots of savory flavors. But I loved the simplicity of this pizza. Highly recommend. 1 pasta GNOCCHI alla SORRENTINA The dish was a little small for my liking but was my favorite dish by far. The flavor of the tomato sauce & basil bring a rich & herby flavor to the dish. The mozzarella cheese blends in with the Gnocchi but once you get a bit of it, it brings it to another level. I would highly recommend asking for extra bread and using it to clean the sauce from the plate. Service here was a 10/10. Staff are very friendly and attentive! The decorations in this location are very beautiful. It makes me feel like I miss and love Italy & I've never even been there! But I'm going to put it on my list of places to travel now!

    Two pizzas, one with mushrooms, olives, and artichokes, and the other with ham, are on plates. A seafood salad with squid, olives, and greens is also on the table.

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    Amazing Pasta, friendly staff. An absolute gem. This place is amazingly underrated.

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    Is there a gluten free pizza option available?

    Are gluten free pastas available?

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    What time do they close?

    10 PM most nights

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