Bonci Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · West Town
161 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607
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Highlights
Roman-style pizza by the slice, cut with scissors & sold by weight
Roman-style pizza by the slice, cut with scissors & sold by weight
"The original Bonci is a counter-service pizza spot in Rome that has its own Chef’s Table episode, and the West Loop location is the first outside of Italy. The pizza here is served “al taglio,” meaning cut (with scissors) and sold by weight. The crust is airy and thick like focaccia, and there isn’t much sauce, so the toppings are the focus. There are around 12 rotating varieties—combinations like potato with rosemary, mushroom and sausage, and ‘nduja with ricotta. Even if it sounds strange, it works." - nick allen, adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor
"Chicago has long been an international city, and where people go they bring their food with them. That’s certainly true for Bonci Pizzeria, which just has three locations across the globe: Rome, Miami, and the Windy City. Chef Gabriele Bonci dedicates his slice shop to using seasonal ingredients and working with regional farmers. The style of pizza on Bonci’s menu, al taglio, is baked on a focaccia-style crust and sold by weight. What’s available throughout the day regularly changes as whole trays of the rectangular pizza disappear, but it’s never too long before a freshly baked replacement is pulled from the oven and cut with scissors to fill an empty spot. There’s also a location in Lakeview and one near Northalsted." - Brandon Summers-Miller
"Pizza craftsman Gabriele Bonci introduced his world-famous restaurant to America in 2017 with a West Loop location. The Roman-style pizza al taglio — baked in large rectangular trays and sold by weight — boasts a focaccia-like crust and ever-changing topping combinations that include cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and other seasonal ingredients. Online orders can be placed here. There are also a pair of locations in Lakeview, one on Broadway near the Lake and another on Diversey, near Logan Square." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"The first U.S. location of this Roman pizzeria serves unique square-cut slices with an eclectic array of toppings. Customers buy their pizzas buy the weight and it’s easy to get carried away at Bonci with the tremendous selections. There’s not much seating, so be warned." - Ashok Selvam
"Gabriele Bonci has allowed his famed al taglio-style pizza — a crispy, airy crust — that comes in 20 different varieties. Cut-to-order portions are perfect for every appetite, and a menu stretches beyond pies with sandwiches, salads, and suppli — Roman-inspired rice and pasta balls stuffed with cheese and meats." - Naomi Waxman
