Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

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  Sophia Ferrer 3 months ago

  5.0

  An elegant yet cozy restaurant where warm lighting and classic décor set the perfect scene for a memorable dining experience. With golden lamps, dark wood accents, and a sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere, it feels intimate and inviting — ideal for sharing special moments. The true stars are the artisanal thin-crust pizzas, served in a modern two-tier presentation that immediately catches the eye. Fresh ingredients, generous toppings, and perfectly melted, golden cheese make every slice irresistible. A place where refined ambiance meets unforgettable flavor. 🍕✨

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  Angalica Gladney 2 months ago

  5.0

  Worth the trip. The food was served with portions intended to share. Lots of leftovers for sure. A limited menu allowed them to focus on doing the items they do have well. Most people may not get excited about a salad but you will here. The drinks were too expensive for what we ordered. A drink with no fresh fruit and Titos should not cost $19. The meatballs were a yummy appetizer. We did get the toasted bread to dip in the extra sauce. The pizza was crispy and pub style cut. Great cheese combo on it. The soft serve ice cream with apples and browned butter was the perfect ending. Thank you to our server, Ashley. She was spot on keeping the table cleared and food flowing. She gave great recommendations.

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  Josh Banfield 3 months ago

  5.0

  What a perfect meal. Smaller menu but everything we had was great, pizzas, pastas and traditional Italian appetizers. For two people we did one app, a pizza and a pasta and had to take most home. When you come you have to get the mozzarella sticks, they were great and the hot marinara was so good with them. We did the Soppressata and Mortadella pizza (5/5) which was really good and the hot honey was a nice touch, but I'm unsure why it was completely covered in arugula. Way, way too much in my opinion. Lastly was our favorite dish the Radiatore Alla Vodka Pasta. (5/5) The noodles were so unique and held the sauce so well, can't wait to come back and order this. They also have a few Italian takes on cocktails on the menu, the Chicago gold and day in bologna (Italian old fashioned) were both great.

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  Jennifer Winthurst 3 months ago

  4.0

  The service is great! The food is great! I would definitely have a reservation. The restaurant is not very big. This was our first time there, so we got a pizza and a pasta. We got a sausage and pepperoni pizza. It was delicious. Fresh ingredients and a thin crispy crust. We also got the rigatoni alla vodka pasta. The noodles are a fun shape and cooked perfectly. The sauce was too spicy for me. Very flavorful but to spicy to have more than 3 or 4 bites for me. They have Coke products. They serve you can pop. They also put a 4% surcharge to cover operation costs. Per the receipt.

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  Avery Webster 4 months ago

  5.0

  Had such a wonderful experience at Zarella for our anniversary trip! We were greeted with a kind and welcoming “happy anniversary!” Upon entering. We had special menus that read “happy anniversary” that were so thoughtful, and each got a glass of prosecco, the attention to detail made the evening so special. The service was impeccable by Kadyn our server. The artisan pizza was DELISH. drinks were amazing. Overall had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to come back!

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  mikeybooc 2 months ago

  5.0

  Finally, a spot that treats gluten-free crust like an art form. Dropped into Zarella’s and the space immediately hits you with that effortlessly cool, dimly lit, retro-cool pizzeria energy. It’s got that timeless, upscale-but-chill neighborhood charm down pat. While the regular menu looks spectacular, you need to get over here for the gluten-free crust— it is an absolute revelation and easily one of the best in the city right now. It completely avoids the usual traps of being soggy or overly dense. Instead, you get a genuinely phenomenal, shatteringly crisp undercarriage that achieves that legendary Midwest tavern-style crunch without falling apart. Major shoutout to the crew for getting the texture so right. Pair it with a classic cocktail, grab a table downstairs if you can, and enjoy. A mandatory stop for anyone who needs a truly outstanding GF option in Chicago with zero compromise.

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  familymanBoston_MASS 2 months ago

  4.0

  The show stopper here is the Soppressata Mortadella Pizza. It is absolutely outstanding. If the thought of arugula and hot honey don't seem like a natural fit...try this Pizza...you will not be disappointed. That said - overall experience was 4 stars....offset by very slow service and operational miscues...as well as a floor manger who missed checkbacks at critical times. Still - we would return - the Pizza is that good. Also - try the Kale Caeser salad.

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  eppikureeus 3 months ago

  5.0

  First visit. Dinner for 3 on. Thurs. Reservations a must. Some of the best pizza I’ve ever eaten - dough, sauce, sausage and pepperoni were all excellent. Equally good were the Sunday salad, Gigante Beans and fried zucchini. Great vibe and service. Really impressed.

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  Anonymous 10 months ago

  5.0

  FANTASTIC! The best pizza and dining experience we have had in Chicago. Lovely reception upon arrival and shown to our table which was located downstairs in the speakeasy. We got mozzarella sticks to start followed by a pepperoni artisan style pizza, it was delicious! Fairly priced too which is always nice.

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  kapil1c14 1 year ago

  5.0

  Love Zarella and highly recommend! Awesome space and ambiance, such a warm atmosphere upstairs and great speakeasy feel downstairs. Hospitality from Michael and his team is fantastic, our server Anna was so nice. Loved the Chicago gold cocktail (spicy bourbon drink), carrot dip, mozzarella sticks (so delicious) and their tavern style pizza is my new favorite. Will be back soon - also great to order from for takeout too!

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