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Himmel's
For the past five years, we have been blessed to bring you Pizza D.O.C.Now, we’re settling into our own, creating European dishes with a personal touch. Welcome to Himmel’s. When you walk into our restaurant, we want you to feel like you are at home. Our amazing wood-burning oven is the first of its kind in the city of Chicago. The oven is straight from Rome and has been making authentic pizzas and breads for more then 15 years. The flavor profile this culinary vessel brings to pizza is so spectacular; we just couldn’t let our other foods get jealous. So we started to experiment and found that our specials have been such a hit, we wanted to make them a more permanent fixture.Our wood-burning oven will still be churning out our famous Roman style pizzas made with the freshest ingredients, handcrafted and baked in a 700-degree oak burning brick oven.
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43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(27)
- good for groups(12)
- fit for foodies(11)
- kid-friendly(8)
- special occasion(7)
- great for brunch(3)
Himmel's Reviews List
Review 1 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Finally a different brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brunch here is not the same ole same ole. The dessert and grilled veggies alone are worth it. I normally wouldn't eat pasta off a brunch (waste of calories, filler etc) but the fresh mushroom penne made me go up 3 times. And the custom waffles! omg! So fluffy & creamy"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
WORSE THAN SLOW!!!!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We read other reviews but didn't believe it could be that bad. We were going to be in the area and liked the variety of menu choices. It took over an hour to get our soups and salads. After two hours we still didn't have our dinners. After two hours and fifteen minutes we got up and left. When we got there only one other table occupied so there was no excuse. The owner was too busy sitting at the bar and the chef was too busy talking with some customers at their table. No wonder it took so long. We had to ask our server multiple times to bring things. On so many levels, this is not a well run establishment. We dine out at least three times a week and have never written a review but this experience was so awful we had to warn others."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 3 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The chicken schnitzel was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The chicken schnitzel was exactly like my Oma's. The mashed potatoes were creamy and the veggies were fresh. My friend had the champagne pork schnitzel and that was excellent! The spatzel was delicious! I will be going here for another authentic German meal. I am the first on my Dad's side that was born in America, so I grew up with my Oma cooking traditional German meals my whole life!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The menu was an interesting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"The menu was an interesting combination of German and Italian cuisine. The pizza is awsome and so was the pasta dish we ordered. We are going to be interested to try some of the German dishes. The wait staff was terrific and very friendly. This is a very kid friendly restaurant and my kids which are very picky really enjoyed the food."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We came there to celebrate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came there to celebrate a birthday. The staff was awesome; very accommodating and friendly. We even brought our own cake and they set up the candles and walked it at the end of our meal for us. Thank you for that. The food was great (as always) and we even enjoyed the new riceball appetizers. Great food, great times, great place, with great friends. Can't go wrong! Thanks again. Keep up the great work!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good in general. Like
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good in general. Like the decor and the place is very comfortable. The ceiling lights were cool. On food, the grilled calamari was more than memorable. The sauce had a sweetness I really liked. Had Sea Bass stuffed with Crab and it was quite good also. We stuck to the non-Italian and all were more than satisfied. I would expand this part of the menu a bit :-) ."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Having grown up with German
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Having grown up with German food and loving it, this was quite mediocre!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
There is nothing I hate more
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There is nothing I hate more than getting served the main course when I have "not" finished the appetizer or salad. The restaurant seem more interested in getting us in and out then making it a pleasurable dinning experience."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great reinvention of a former
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great reinvention of a former upscale pizzaria, Himmel's is a modern European restaurant with a gourmet spin on traditional favorites from duckling to pizza from their wood-burning oven. The food was delicious, prices were reasonable and the service was welcoming and not overly friendly. This is a good fit for the neighborhood which ranges from multi-generation families to hipsters. Definitely a must-try!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Chose based on yelp reviews
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chose based on yelp reviews and wanted German food. We will not return. The food is bland. We had calamari, veal schnitzel and duck"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really liked it. It is not
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really liked it. It is not European but more Tirolean - a nice blend of Italian and German foods."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mediocre at best. Pizza was
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mediocre at best. Pizza was best thing on menu, but other places have better"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
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Review 13 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasantly surprised that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pleasantly surprised that Himmel's is basically the same as Pizza DOC. Lots of variety on the menu and the food and service were great. The fish and chips were especially good, light on the breading and tasty cod and perch."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
There is no kid menu. We had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There is no kid menu. We had 2 waitresses it seemed. The one waitress who seated us and got our drinks etc was so unfriendly. There were so many tables open and they originally were going to sit us right by the door but we asked for another table. Of course the food helps recover the flaws."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2001
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Try the mushroom alfredo!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great brunch buffet the standouts are the mushroom alfredo pasta and the breakfast pizza. This is a great place for a couple or a large group. Waffles need a little work, they don't have much flavor and a few more offerings on the buffet would be great but all in all it is a great restaurant!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was born and raise in italy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was born and raise in italy and the Pizza at this place remind me of a great quality pizza you can find in Italy.
Good job."
Good job."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Change to Himmel's is not step up
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The change from Pizza DOC to Himmel's is not an improvement. The menu is now a strange mix of Italian and German. The German dishes we tried were average. The spaetzle were just noodles, probably done as a timesaver rather than hand making spaetzle. The
Dishes were bland and under seasoned. If we go back it will be for the old standards, mainly the pizza. If they truly bill themselves as 'European' why are only Italy and Germany represented?"
Dishes were bland and under seasoned. If we go back it will be for the old standards, mainly the pizza. If they truly bill themselves as 'European' why are only Italy and Germany represented?"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We met friends for brunch.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We met friends for brunch. Food was ample and delicious! Few offerings on the buffet, but everything was exceptionally good. Omelet and waffle stations. Good coffee. Would definitely return."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2002
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic! Highly Recommended
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband Joe and I went to Himmels to celebrate Valentine's Day, not only was the food delicious but the atmosphere was cozy and romantic. This place is a gem! The sisters who own the restaurant greeted each table and wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day, they even had heart shaped bruschetta and chocolate dove treats on the tables, adorable! The vibe and energy is cool, layed back, what a wonderful change from the hassle and bustle world we live in today. We both ordered the special for Valentine's Day, my husband had the filet, I had the sea bass stuffed with crabmeat, outstanding!!! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Himmel's is a heavenly spot!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been here a coupe of times when it was Pizza DOC. I've always thought of it as northern Italian/southern Austrian/German because it certainly had a Germanic influence. Now that it is Himmel's the menu has expanded to include more of the Germanic foods. What we had was excellent and prepared very well. The restaurant has a very cozy feel and is very attractive. However, because of all the brick, noise is bounced around quite a bit so this is definitely not a real quiet spot. Price is reasonable for the quality you receive and the selection is good. One of my "go-to" restaurants. Definitely recommend it for couples and adults...not so much for kids."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Himmel's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had a great time at this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a great time at this restaurant and thought that the food and the service were great. The French onion soup and the grilled calamari were outstanding."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Himmel's
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic