"Zarella is the pizza-focused Italian spot in River North from the team behind Alla Vita and this place is a crowd-pleaser. The menu: uncomplicated. The neighborhood: busy. The booths: big. But we’re delighted to report that the pies at this spot are great. There are dueling pizza styles, tavern and “artisan” (thin but with a puffy edge). Both have a tangy crust with admirable structural integrity, and stand out in Chicago’s competitive pizza landscape. The only solution is to get at least one of each." - nick allen, adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor