Little Lark Brings Neo-Neapolitan Pizzas and Patio Life to Guild Row | Eater Chicago

"After a year and a half in the making, this latest Meadowlark Hospitality project anchors Guild Row with a casual dining room and a spacious patio, serving neo‑Neapolitan, wood‑fired pies from an Italian Fiero oven alongside sandwiches, small plates, and easy‑drinking cocktails. Chef Will Conner, most recently chef de cuisine at Elina’s, builds artisan sourdough pizzas with classics like margherita and pepperoni plus toppings like ’nduja and salumi from Lardon. Weekend lunch brings Roman‑style sandwiches on focaccia and a selection of starters and salads, while Mondays feature pinsas—airy Roman‑style flatbreads made with lower‑gluten dough that’s easier to digest. The beverage program highlights light, crushable sippers such as a spicy peach spritz and a limoncello margarita, rounded out by a tight roster of beers and wines (including natural options) by the glass or bottle. The main room preserves Guild Row’s industrial character—high ceilings, exposed brick, and garage doors that open onto a courtyard—and the patio, which seats 70 to 75 and has its own dedicated bar, is perfect for summer; as Steve Lewis puts it, “At the end of the day, we’re just going to be making really good wood‑fired pizzas… We want to keep it simple … just do a handful of things really, really well,” aiming for a fun, welcoming neighborhood hub where folks can drop in anytime for a bite or drink." - Jeffy Mai