Forno Mauri - Review - South Loop - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Forno Mauri is a South Loop pizza destination for anyone scouring for a noteworthy Neapolitan-style pie. Inside this small boxy spot with abstract paintings and an Italian pop soundtrack, you’ll see a handful of couples sipping wine and maybe a tourist family digging into some pizzas. And those excellently charred pies, along with the ease of snagging a table, make this a good dinner idea for something last-minute. The classic margherita is great, but if you want some meat involved, get the di Norcia with sweet onions and italian sausage or the calzone. Food Rundown Pizza It might be the last section of the menu, but the pizza is the first priority here. For the red sauce lovers, the tart tomato sauce with creamy fior di latte is excellent. If you have some vendetta against red nightshades, the di Norcia with onions and Italian sausage is a great white pizza choice. photo credit: John Ringor Calzone This is basically a suped-up ham and cheese sandwich—and we mean that in the best way possible. It’s pretty simple with just cheese, thinly shaved prosciutto, and a “touch of tomato” as the menu states. But it adds up to a very tasty pizza pocket. photo credit: John Ringor Frito Misto If you’re trying a bunch of appetizers (or are eating with a bunch of indecisive friends) get this spread of bruschetta, suppli, potato croquettes, and zucchini flowers. It’s not going to win the Deep Fried Pioneer Of The Year award, but when it comes to fried things dipped in marinara sauce, it’s still satisfying." - John Ringor