Excellent slice of pizza with Melrose peppers and dollops of fresh ricotta it was a little over seven dollars a little bit on the high side, but the pizza was good read more

Pompei - Melrose pepper pizza with fresh dollops of Ricotta - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I like this place a lot, it's so peaceful with good music in the background and the perfect place for a quick lunch. They had Sloppy Joe's on the special board that day so I figured I'd give it a try. The sandwich is served on a warm bun with a generous portion of filling with home type fries. The sandwich was good and filling, I even took most of the fries home there were so many. I decided to get a slice of Pepperoni and a slice of Italian Sausage Pizza to go for later, they were both topped with lots of cheese and toppings. read more

This place is so homey and welcoming. You can definitely tell it's a local hit with families and the community (you always know it's a good place when cops eat here). We walked in and as we were looking at the menu, the owner came up and asked us if we had been there previously. Since we had never been here, he gave us a whole tour and educated us on how to order. There was a fancy touchscreen version of a menu in addition to actually ordering at the counter which I'm not sure they needed to invest in since they're clearly all about the personalization. Fair warning- The portion size for all dishes is HUGE so order accordingly. Both the artichoke and the baked clams were delicious and flavorful although they both had excessive breading where you couldn't really appreciate the actual meat. Although the taste was all there, I had to scrape off some of it to create some better proportions and not have a mouthful of breading with a side of clam. My chicken parm was very average but served with a hearty plate of pasta. My only regret is that we were heading out so I couldn't take all our leftovers to go. Super cute spot with friendly staff, street parking, and a variety of Italian dishes. Would definitely come here to satisfy your pasta and garlic bread cravings at a reasonable cost (especially by Chicago standards). read more

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What to Get: - Pastas ( heart shape ravioli) - Tiramisu - Rigatoni Vodka Sauce - Variety of pizzas Spotlight: affordable with varieties of Italian options Pandemic Dining Options: offer pick up and deliver. Limited indoor dining. payment Options: Cash/Credit cart/ Parking : Street meter *In my yelpions: Pompei is one of those places where you should consider taking someone to on the first date. Because the restaurant itself is very spacious, and fairly romantic to the point, but also it doesn't seems like you are trying too hard. When you first walk in, there's a huge dining hall with a long counter of varieties of Italian menu. Which you can choose from pizzas, salads , to different kind of pastas and soups. Almost as a buffet but Ofcourse , you have to pay for each item. And just like how I mentioned, you would have to pay first and get the food, which means there will be no awkwardness when it comes to whose getting the check in the end. Overtimes, I tried different kind of pastas from Pompei , and they are all quite delicious and worth the buck. And did I also mention they serve alcohol too? So you can get a little bit fancy and just take someone there to wine and dine. read more

Pompei - heart shape ravioli - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had the pizza years ago it was good. I mostly order the Strombolis. I had the sliced beef with bell peppers I added onion and sliced turkey. Few weeks ago it never disappointed read more

Their pasta is always great but pizza is hit or miss. I do love the fast service and the prices. There's always somewhere to sit and it's a great place to become with lots of people. read more

Atmosphere: On Google, this looked like a wait to be seated, have a waiter restaurant-- this is incorrect. You seat yourself and order at the register. You're given a number and the food is brought to you.... just like Panera Bread. Nicely decorated atmosphere. The bathroom was clean. Service: The employees were friendly. Food comes out fast. Food: The food was hot, however, it was not appetizing. We had the fettuccine Alfredo, "homemade" spinach ravoli (far from homemade... definitely frozen), and the cheese garlic bread. I've had better Alfredo from Walmart jars and even from $1 Knorr pasta packets from Walmart. I do make my own Alfredo too, but despite this, the pasta dishes were not good at Pompei. They were very disappointing. I had to add Seasonings to my pasta and it still wasn't great. I'm not sure how they're keeping up with rent in the West Loop because the food simply was not good. The cheese garlic bread was okay.... pretty standard. Melted slice of cheese on top of bread. The complimentary plain bread came cold, with butter and was a little stale feeling. The Pompei Lemonade was actually just Minute Maid Lemonade from the fountain. I will not be returning. Maybe they're better at food items other than pasta. Disappointing, not fresh pasta, should not cost $15.99 each. We ended up spending $52 from what we ordered but it wasn't good. read more

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First time coming, horrible food. Canoli came with painted peanuts, not pistachios No allergy warning was given. This is dangerous and irresponsible. Soup was cold Ordered a Espresso martini and it was tequila in a can? Hot coffee? Watery bean water at best. They charge a technology fee??? Im just disappointed and surprised this place is still standing. Ambience looks like an army of dementors came through and sucked its soul out. Save your time and money. read more

The service was excellent, loved hearing the family tradition continues. The restaurant is large for the location, places to sit inside and out. Parking in back was free, but limited, again better than the restaurants around. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant. We brought 11 people to this restaurant for dinner, so we were looking for a good deal with good food. The staff were great, friendly, attentive and accommodating. We loved the atmosphere. The other Clients dining were friendly which gave the restaurant a wonderful family orientated atmosphere. I enjoyed the asparagus salad which was cooked to perfection. The asparagus was crispy/tender, not to soft or too tough. Also. I loved the tasty cappuccino. I was feeling a bit exhausted and the cappuccino gave me an extra burst of energy. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan pasta to go because it is known to be delicious. read more

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Another restaurant nickel and diming customers. This is not a sit down restaurant with someone waiting on you and taking your order. You stand at the counter and order from the cashier who gives you a number. You get your own drink at the self-serve fountain, and they bring out your food. But they automatically add a 15% tip that includes the sales tax! On top of that if you use a credit card, they add over 4% more for using the card. They don't ask you if you want to use cash. I did not see it clearly listed where using a card would cost more, and they did not ask me if I am ok with the tip. The food is OK, but it is just a small step up from fast food and with the fees it is expensive. Won't be going there again. read more

Went on a Friday lunch. Very close to Rush Hospital. I got the Poor Boy and hubby got The Works. The calamari was very good! Cool layout and quick service! read more

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Pizza was excellent. Cannoli was a huge disappointment. They didn't put pistachios. They put mixed nuts that were dyed green. Are you serious? Since when is that normal to do? Gross. The cream wasn't fresh and neither was the shell. The gelato looked like It has been frozen for centuries. Gelato is supposed to be creamy not icey. Also, not even one person in there was Italian. Where are the Italian spots in Little Italy?? read more

Pompei - a piece of food on a plate - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great spot for a quick lunch. Their menu is massive and there's always so much to choose from. Food is average, but the price is decent as the portions are pretty hefty. read more

I used to go here all the time when I lived in Chicago. What a great little spot right in the heart of Little Italy off Taylor Street. I've only ever been for lunch, but love the concept (and the food). Counter service/cafeteria style, walk along and pick out your items and put on your "lunch tray." One of the only spots that does pizza by the slice, and good pizza. Highly recommend the spinach and ricotta! read more

Pompeii is amazing. I have been coming here for years. The food is always delicious and service is impeccable

Note there is a 3% charge is you use a cc. Overall the paste was good. The cheese cake was ok read more

Pompei is a solid casual Italian joint with a wide ranging menu and off street parking. While it would be a stretch to call it cheap, it is certainly reasonably priced at an average of $12 per entree and $3.75 for a slice of pizza. Today's visit for us was prompted by a request from the kiddos who wanted pizza, pasta and gelato. Lucky for us, the menu included gluten free pizza and pasta options as well. Despite having been before, I perused the menu as if it were my first time and was rather pleased with my sausage, peppers and potatoes entree. It is listed under pasta specialities in error because it does not include pasta. Talk about special! The potatoes and sausage were so good that everyone aided in finishing off the plate --- which meant no leftovers for me. The Italian chopped salad and pizza slice were okay but I dare not say I would choose them again over selecting a different option in hopes of identifying an item like the sausage, peppers and potatoes. read more

The food tastes so bad every time I go. The service is ok. Would not recommend. 0/10 awful.

great food and fast service, nice counter service cafe serving amazing Italian food. Everything here tasted great, especially loved the tiramisu. Nice patio in the summer. read more

Pompei - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has gone down tremendously! I have been a customer of this establishment since 2005.. remained faithful during the pandemic Pompei salads used to be absolutely delicious..Fresh ingredients homemade salad dressings fresh bread and generous portions.. You couldn't beat that for the price .. there were a few adjustments made over the years .. the weighing and the quality of chicken in the salads became a little bit questionable.??? But they were still tasty! Fast forward to 2020-2021 Salad Portions got smaller and prices increased... debit card fees are now incorporated.. but hey we still SUPPORTED! Then something drastically changed.. Unsure if it's due to new management or what?? but it is not the same.. I've ordered the same exact salad every single week and it's always WRONG .. It's either missing ingredients or something that was asked to be on the side was actually placed on the salad (etc) or vise versa. I'm really on the fence of not ever ordering from Pompei again! I've become FED UP with the recent disregard of attention to detail from employees who place the order... trickled down to employees who prepare the food. IM DONE!!! read more

I have been going to Pompei's for years and never had a bad meal. The pizza strudel is the best. The chicken and steak fajita are filled full. Staff is nice and they always get me in and out quick. There use to be a location years back on Ohio Street which was a great and wish it didn't close read more

Visited for lunch on a weekday. The line was decent and not too busy. Their pizza is pretty good. Loved the salad with green apple in it! First time trying the poor boy strudel, it was different and interesting but worth a try. Not a fan of the other type of pizza but it was fun to try. read more

My favorite item on the menu is the Chicken Cesar Salad. This place is located in the medical district close to UIC. If this is your first time here, know that you order at a buffet window and your food is brought to your table, and you fill/refill your drinks on your own. read more

The cheese pizza was a bit dry and the marinara definitely felt a bit lacking. I also tried their chocolate canoli which I liked a lot more because it had a very unique flavor and sweetness that is hard to define. Otherwise, I really liked the overall ambiance of the restaurant in that it was a chill and spacious place to relax and get a meal. read more

Pompei - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm giving them 5 stars because they have a clean restaurant and great service the food is 4 stars but this potato dumpling in this tomato sauce was read more

Pompei! We absolutely love you! We miss the Schaumburg location. However, we are big fans of the Taylor Ave location. The pasta and sauces are delicious and the portions are HUGE!! Service is fast and friendly. They bring an array of breads to the table to enjoy with your meal. They can do private parties here too- so definitely check them out if you are in need of hosting a special event. My go to fav is the baked mostaccoli with meat sauce or chicken parmigiana w/ spaghetti. You get two huge pieces of chicken on a bed of spaghetti- sooooo good! The staff here are always very friendly! read more

This place has everything going for it, and it seems like everyone and their mother knows it. The Pompeii slice is awesome. Like a Sicilian slice with no cheese. It was devoured. The salads are also to die for. Be ready for a sort of cafeteria-style ambience, but the food is brought to you. Definitely a gem. read more

Cannolis! Aren't t made with pistachios... just some colored peanuts... I was surprised, and it doesn't say on the menu. read more

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Every time I have eaten here the pizzas and salads were excellent. Makes me wish I lived next door! Service excellent also.

It's a decent slice of pizza, salad, or sandwich. I like the eggplant quite a lot. The pasta isn't great. Maybe it's just me. I just think it's not worth the bother. I wasn't impressed with the desserts. The cannoli I had had peanuts on it. A friend had one. No peanuts and really excellent. Really, use pistachios or skip the nuts. It's probably he best affordable place near UI Hospital. read more

This place is AWESOME. So worth every penny and the food is DE-LICIOUS. I absolutely love how they have homemade food here. The staff are very patient and helpful as they have a pretty large menu to select from, plus they have daily specials. They also have a parking lot that is in the back and free. Bonus, the beer is SUPER inexpensive! Overall, great place to eat with kids, friends, and family. read more

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Had an excellent lunch and such friendly staff! The owner gave grandkids visiting from Houston a free gelato! Such a gem of a place!

Pompei is a landmark Little Italy restaurant. I've been coming here since I was a kid and my mom worked in the west loop. Most recently I stopped by before a Bulls game since it's close to the United Center. Great place to grab some pizza, pasta, beer, and salad quick. We had no problem finding parking on Taylor since it was early evening on a weekday around 5pm. It's a popular place for on duty cops and medical workers from nearby Rush and UofI medical center. They also have a drive thru for pick up if you call in an order. read more

We had a great meal at Pompei Bakery. The sausage and Ricotta stuffed pizza was delicious and steak fajita was a satisfying meal. And topped off with cannoli, it was well worth the trip. The staff was friendly and helpful also read more

The food is delicious and what a blessing if/when you get free parking! The ambiance is energetic and the servís QUICK! An excellent pace to get good food fast. read more

While it may not be the best Italian food, I give it 5 based off how well-priced it is, and the quality and the amount of food you get. Plus the service is fast, it's sit down restaurant quality food, even though you go up to a register to order. I got a pizza square, and a strudel. Only like $11 total and I was definitely full afterwards. They also have their own house beer, at 4.25 a pint that's a great deal, and it tasted good too. They have plenty of seats, both indoor and out. They have their own free parking lot in back. It's not huge, but I still got a spot. If it's full you can park easily on Taylor or Ashland. Again is it the fanciest place? No, but great for a good meal at a reasonable price and won't take a long time. read more

I haven't been here for years. But I remember there's a big variety of offerings. For picky eaters, pizza lovers or pasta lovers, you'll find your favorite. There's so much to choose from from most of the categories. The option of large or small on some options made it easy for sharing. Such as the salads. The pasta could be shared if you want to share. The parking lot in the back is small and tight and very hard to maneuver. I think there's street parking but not sure. Will have to explore for the next trip. It can get very busy once the dinner rush starts. So best to get there early if possible. I had the mela verde. It was good and refreshing. The crunch of the apples. The tang in the cheese made it very tasty. Next time I'll be back for the sliced tomato and basil pizza. read more

Pompei - Mela Verde Salad - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I learned that what I know as Stromboli is called strudel is Chicago. Call it what ever you want - Eggplant Parmesan strudel was fantastic. So was the Beef Angelo strudel, the meatball sub and the pizza. We will come back! read more

Delicious food! I love the Pizza Pompei! The customer service is wonderful.... No matter how busy they are, they are always willing to answer all of my questions and are patient! Great selection of food for all! read more