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Pizza Art Cafe |
 4658 N. Rockwell Ave., Chicago
Tel: (773) 539-0645
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3 Review(s) Total
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Alex says:
On Saturday 5/16/09 4:58 PM
All I can say is WOW... this great little place gave me my favourite meal whilst over visiting friends in Chicago.
The food is basically an amazing twist on Italian classics supported by probably the only REAL pizza oven in this town; having lived in both Rome & Naples I can tell you this pizza is up there with the best. I love the way the chef isn't scared to step into the unknown with things like his unique Bruschette and the Bolognese Pizza (which are both to die for by the way).
I guess everyone's service experience varies because I came back twice in a 10 day stay and didn't have a problem either time but even if I did the quality of the food would have cleared any minor server issues from memory especially when my party paid ONLY $20 each including tip each time.
Basically get yourself down to this place if you into great food in a cool atmosphere (good music) that won't bust your wallet.
PS: BYOB with no cork fee... YAY!"
Rina J says:
On Tuesday 4/14/09 8:10 AM
It doesn't get much better then this!
The one thing I have always loved about this place is that it's very European. Trust me, so am I. With the recession hitting the global trend has been toward places that don't have all the bells and whistles at extreme prices. Amazing food, good service and a comfortable setting are all that's needed. And this place has it all. I was shocked to find it in the middle of Chicago, but absolutely LOVE IT!
The food is light - leaving you the opportunity to eat an appetizer and a main without feeling sick. The service does what it's supposed to - it's there when I need it and doesn't interrupt my dinner. And it's the perfect place to get a bit dressy and feel out - or just stop in casually. No one will look at you twice.
Like I said, this place is well ahead all the "Italian" restaurants I have been to with clunky furniture, saturated fat and over enthused staff.
Did I say I LOVE the food?
Yes, the bruschetta is amazing, pizza just right... but I really love the chicken dishes - the sauces are incredible!
Can't wait to go back...
Mrjustice says:
On Saturday 12/8/07 12:07 PM
Wow, I can't believe we rode our bicycles past this restaurant several times this summer and never noticed it -- and, I'm always on the look out. Anyway, finally found this 'hidden jewel' 50ft from the Rockwell L Station, and we will undoubtedly now be 'regulars'. Nice sized single entree thin-crust crispy Pizza's dominate the small menu -- but, they are wonderful. There are also a small number of pasta & risotto entrees, along with Chicken Marsala and Salmon, that appear well worth trying. We also tried their Mussels entree (more like a large appetizer - but that's ok), which was a large bowl filled with great broth -- almost like a Mussel soup. On the future 'must-try' list, an Octopus for two that is brick-oven roasted with potatoes -- yummy. As for ambience, the place is the perfect size (about 15 tables) with brick walls, perfect romantic lighting and soft pleasant music. Though a few others have criticized the Servers, we found our server Gabriel delightful. And to the credit of the Staff, apparently the owner is on vacation in Italy -- and, the place still ran as smooth as can be. Best of all, prices are very reasonable, and its BYOB. Obviously, we will be back soon -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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