Lizzano Focacceria & Spritzeria

Came by for a quick bite after being in the area. The place was quiet around dinner time on a week day so we got food quickly. I was excited to try it, as I heard good things about this place. I got the Lizzano classic sandwich, and it really was just okay. The sandwich had plenty of prosciutto and mozzarella but it really was lacking basil and tomato. The ratio was off, and for the focaccia being house made, I was not terribly impressed. We sat outside on the patio and there is plenty of seating. Overall, The sandwich was tasty but for the price they were charging, I would not pay that again.

Love this new edition to Michigan avenue. Very authentic and quaint. Great menu some outside seating as well. Definitely want to try more of the focaccia sandwiches.

Went for the $9 spritz happy hour, which is a great deal and they were delicious! The staff brought over bread and oil while we were drinking, as well as water for the table. This was very thoughtful and great customer service. I’ll be back to try the food!

The sandwich was very fresh and the flavors worked so well together. The bread was perfect and brought it all together so nicely. I had the Italiano and cant wait to come back and try the rest. A great new addition to my lunch carousel.

I crave this place all the time, I’m addicted to the italiano sandwich. The espresso martini is also so so good. The workers are super friendly and the vibes are great to eat there. The decor is always super cute too.

Good sandwiches. The Italian sushi was surprisingly good. Excellent little spritzes and vibes. Good for a after work/weekend pick me up. George took great care of us.

Ordered sandwich with mortadella with pistachio cream and it was out of this world. Bread and quality of ingredients are matching the price and quality. Very similar taste that we tried in Venice Italy from the food street restaurant called All’Antico Vinaio. Definitely place to try if you’re in Chicago downtown.

I ordered from Lizzano on DoorDash and it did not disappoint! The item descriptions and pictures looked great, so I decided to give it a try. They also had a great BOGO deal on the Il Carnivoro sandwich. It was absolutely delicious—packed with flavor, made with high-quality ingredients, and the focaccia bread was outstanding. My picture doesn’t do it justice, but the taste was amazing. I’ll definitely be ordering again!

I'm glad to have Lizzano open in River North. It's a cute shop and can't wait to go for spritzes in the summer. The sandwiches are good and relatively large, but with not a ton of filling. For the price of $15-$18 I would expect more meat and cheese. I really hope this place makes it and I will be rooting for them to make a few tweaks! They are doing a happy hour on weekdays to bring more folks in.

Was so excited to have a delicious Italian sandwich shop open in River north and it totally lived it up to the hype! The ambience is cozy with cute decor and is the perfect addition to the neighborhood. The service was also excellent! We tried the Sicilia sandwich and got it on foccacia bread with fresh tomatoes instead of sundried and it was phenomenal. Took me back to Florence where I had one of the best sandwiches. The sandwiches are decently sized so we just got 1 to share since we weren't too hungry and they cut it in half for us. Highly recommend and would totally come back!!

I live nearby and was excited to see Lizzano was coming to the neighborhood! I visited during the grand opening and it was very busy (great to see!). I ordered the Lizzano sandwich which was prosciutto, mozzarella, basil and tomato on foccacia bread and it was delicious - fresh, flavorful and just the right amount. Very reminiscent of the sandwiches I love to get when I visit Italy. I waited quite a while for my sandwich but was expecting it and the staff were so friendly and attentive. They checked in a couple times with me to let me know the food was on its way and gave out samples of panna cotta. It is also cool that the owner went to college in Chicago and I enjoy supporting local establishments. I highly recommend and will be back!

This is mid-size with several seating. The items start at fifteen and goes to twenty seven dollars. The staff and service is very good. P.S. This is a Cashless business.

I really want to like this place but I ordered a couple of sandwiches and both were lacking severely in quantity of ingredients. Compared to other similar sandwich shops in the Chicago area, the sandwiches are less flavorful and have less meat/cheese/toppings. I know they just opened a few days ago, with a couple of tweaks and a larger quantity Lizzano can be very popular so hopefully they make this change soon