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Pizzeria da Nella
Deep dish is as authentically Chicago as Lake Shore Drive traffic, but in the past few years, Neapolitan-style pizza has given it a run for its money. A big reason for its popularity is the pies at Spacca Napoli, a Ravenswood restaurant that opened in 2006 with pies by Nella Grassano, a Naples native who started baking in her family's pizzeria when she was just 12 years old.
After leaving Spacca Napoli in 2007, Grassano reappeared briefly at Nella Pizzeria Napoletana before that restaurant closed. Now, Grassano is back (hopefully for good this time) at her own Lincoln Park restaurant, Pizzeria da Nella Cucina Napoletana.
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48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(33)
- kid-friendly(26)
- good for groups(24)
- fit for foodies(21)
- great for outdoor dining(12)
- great for lunch(8)
Pizzeria da Nella Reviews List
Review 1 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A-W-E-S-O-M-E
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the best pizzas in town. Highly recommended. Nice ambience, great food, better companion. What else could I ask? I'm going again ASAP"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding Pizza
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service and pizza are outstanding. The restaurant is a little too loud for my taste, our party of 4 had a hard time hearing each other. The waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and very fun to deal with. Our pizzas were outstanding, as always. However, my penne pasta was totally overcooked and pretty much fell apart. I would prefer an al dente pasta. This restaurant is turning out to be one of our favorites, we might go later in the evening when there are less children and the noise level might be lower. Can't wait to try out the outdoor seating also."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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Review 3 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good Neapolitan-style pizza--Margherita with half sausage was better in terms of crust consistency than vegetarian red pizza we had last time; although I loved the taste of it, the center was too soggy. Delicious pear and gorgonzola salad. Very kid-friendly."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
More than just great pizza
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having tried her pizza at her previous place, we had high expectations, and we were not disappointed. This remains an excellent Neapolitan pizza. The variety of toppings like tuna and shrimp gives it an extra dimension of Italian authenticity. In addition, the pastas are a real surprise with great flavors and textures. The eggplant appetizer is also a winner. So much so that we can't decide what to have when we come."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Arugula and Parmesan salad
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Arugula and Parmesan salad is THE BEST! Simple but very yummy. The pizzas are thin and tasty as well. We had the white pizza special, which the waiter told me I would "LOVE" and it just didn't have the flavor I was expecting, so I went with the spicy salami and red pepper and it was AMAZING. The spicy oil spread and bread is amazing too."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Can't say enough good things about Nella. Took friends there over the weekend and they loved it too. Excellent food and service."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really great pizza! We tried
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really great pizza! We tried a few different ones with a group and they were all very good."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was outstandin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service was outstanding and we will be back!!!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bravissima Nella
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Real Italian pizza - finally!
I'm Italian, moved to the States 4 years ago and have found only two great, authentic Italian pizzerias in Chicago, and one of them is Da Nella!
Brava Nella! Ci rivedremo presto!"
I'm Italian, moved to the States 4 years ago and have found only two great, authentic Italian pizzerias in Chicago, and one of them is Da Nella!
Brava Nella! Ci rivedremo presto!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I enjoyed my lunch but was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed my lunch but was not blown away by the pizza. I wish the Margherita were less runny. It was strangely empty for a Sunday lunch. But I know it is hoppin' on warm weekends."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2004
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food & great service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food & great service! Definitely will be returning!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
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Review 12 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy Italian-style pizza,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yummy Italian-style pizza, the Diavola has some ZING! The Buffalo Mozz and Prosciutto with Rocket was a great starter!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
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Review 13 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good pizza
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"On par with the more ballyhooed Spaca Di Napoli. Pizza, pasta and salad was very good. Value for the money was ok. The place is loud and attracts families with small kids."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2000
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cheaper than a flying to Italy!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Gotta say that we've been to Italy a few times and have eaten pizza there in many areas, and Da Nella nails it! The salads, the pizza, the vino - all true to it's Italian roots. This was way cheaper than flying 9 hours to experience the same thing! Go and enjoy a little Italia!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 15 for Pizzeria da Nella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I was hoping this pizza would
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was hoping this pizza would live up to the hype, and replace the much missed Ciao Napoli. While the crust was very good, the rest of the ingredients didn't seem the best quality, but perhaps that's just the execution. The food is fine, mostly passable, but in this city where I've had much better pizza, pasta and salads, I can't rate them too highly.
The service was ok, not great; if you don't want a hightop, make sure to request a table. It's family friendly, therefore noisy at times; decor, music, etc. isn't that good."
The service was ok, not great; if you don't want a hightop, make sure to request a table. It's family friendly, therefore noisy at times; decor, music, etc. isn't that good."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Pizzeria da Nella
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
7 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic