Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar, Wilmette

It is a family tradition to have Sunday dinner at Napolita. We love their menu! Here we found the best pizza we have ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant for any pizza lovers! Fungi bianco and Salcisia Rossa taste great.

Just perfect - food, atmosphere and superb service for a graduation get together with family. Bespoke pizza if you don't see what you want from what's offered on the menu - no problem! Seafood pasta for me was amazingly flavorful with freshest ingredients. BUT what sets it apart from other Italian restos - first class service from start to end! Just love this place!

My wife and I were checking out local restaurants in Wilmette township and came across Napolita Pizzeria. The placed seemed nice and not too busy. Our server was great and attentive. We ordered the meatballs and Arancini as starters. The arancini was amazing but the meatballs seemed a little "dry" For our main course my wife ordered Capellini All'Arrabiata Di Mare she liked most of it except for the calamari since it felt a little too rubbery. I ordered a pizza Salame Piccante and it was delicious. For drinks we only tried the Paloma and it was very good. We ended up with the Tiramisu which was delicious and it was a big portion perfect for 2 people to share. Over all the food and service were great. Nice little place to get a quick bite

I love the place and its owner. We ordered a vegetarian pizza with cheese and portobello mushrooms as the owner suggested. We are not vegetarians, but we absolutely enjoyed it. And the Tiramisu was part of heaven.

We are regulars at Napolita in Wilmette, and it’s always such a great experience. Anthony, the bartender, takes incredible care of us every time—he’s friendly, attentive, and makes you feel like family. The food is consistently delicious, from the pizzas to the pastas, always fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service makes it even better. Napolita has truly become one of our go-to spots in town. Highly recommend!

Very nice place for a date night or a family. Food was top notch... Todd the manager was super nice and told us that they sell about 1000 pies per weekend which I thought was amazing. Now I see why.

Unfortunately, the pizza this time wasn’t up to the usual standard. It looked quite different from what I normally receive — the presentation was off, and the ingredients didn’t seem as fresh. I usually enjoy your pizzas, but this one just didn’t taste the same.

The pizza was pooling with liquids. It was so soggy and had really inconsistent temperatures. Theres no way to grab a slice without the toppings sliding off along with all that water. Not worth the price at all…

Came here on a sunny Saturday late lunch hour around 2pm. We were able to sit either inside or outside. Chose inside as the sun was strong. Great authentic Italian pizza spot in the area! Prices are a bit expensive but the two pizzas we got were all really good. Be aware that one pizza can feed 1 to 1.5 persons. Two of us shared two pizzas, one pizza has 6 slices, by the time I had 4 slices, I was full. 5th slice was pushing it. 6th slice was just too much. Nevertheless, amazing pizzas!

Most pastas served without protein and extra cost if you add protein. Reasonable size but not enough to take leftovers. Taste good but not exceptional. Atmosphere in Northbrook location not great. So noisy you can't carry conversation. Great small brewed beer on tap

Prosecco on tap? Yes please! I made reservations online to sit outside but while we were waiting at the bar, 2 spots opened so we decided to just sit at the bar area seating. This happened on both times that I came here. I loved their drinks list, besides having Prosecco on tap of course. The cocktails were spot on. On to the food, we tried: SPECK E SPINACI- light yet flavorful GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE- hearty and delicious CARNI ITALIANI- I liked the little heat from the spicy salami SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO- it was good but a little too much butter for me I've had good experience at Napolita Pizzeria. I liked the happy and busy vibe of the place, plus the satisfying food and drinks. The service was efficient, very friendly, and prompt. I will definitely be back!

This is a great place for a restaurant, however there were a few things that fell short. We were seated fairly quickly after being told it would be a 30 minute wait, there was no one else waiting. The music was blaring so it was hard to have a conversation. Our server was extremely nice and helpful. The bruschetta was delicious, the mozzarella was homemade and to die for! The Beet salad was yummy. The pizzas were ok. They could've been great but were burnt. We had 3 and two were burnt and the other had raw dough. It was too bad.

If you've had the amazing pizza at Spacca Napoli in Chicago then you know that taste. I saw this opened up not too long ago and I can't believe I haven't been here already. It was a beautiful day out so I chose to sit outside with the crowd. I server was friendly, and everything came out so quickly. I ordered the traditional Margherita pizza and it came fast and hot! Yep, it had that awesome true Naples pizza taste. I'm not sure if they're related to the Spacca Napoli downtown but the menu is pretty darn similar as well the taste. I shouldn't have eaten the whole pizza but I did and it was magnificent. I'll definitely be back to this gem!

We've been eagerly waiting for the Northbrook location to open and, now that it is, it's impossible to get into. So we figured we'd back the 15 minute drive to Wilmette and satisfy our need for Neapolitan-style pizza. I made a reservation online for a Saturday evening in the bar area at a high-top table. We were seated right away and our server was prompt in getting our drink orders. I was served the wrong beer (I ordered a Sketchbook Amistosa and was served Orange Door) but that wasn't a big deal. I'd also seen another table being incredibly rude to our server, so I wanted to give her some grace. We started with an appetizer of meatballs, which were delicious. They were served in a delicious marinara sauce and topped with ricotta cheese. We each ordered a pizza - I picked a bianca pizza that came with caramelized onions and sausage. It was excellent. The sauce was flavorful and the toppings were abundant. My husband ordered something with a ton of meat and red sauce. I skipped that because it was spicy, but he devoured it. Service was attentive and, other than the mishap with the beer, spot on. In addition to seeing a table be unnecessarily rude to the server because they didn't understand what Neopolitan pizza is or how quickly it comes out, we got to see the manager handle that table. We didn't have any issues, but it was helpful to see customer service in action. My only complaint was that the bar area got kind of chilly as people came and went through the front door. I didn't realize how close we would be to that door, but I know for next time when I make a reservation.

Tasty Neapolitan-style pizza on a bustling corner of downtown Wilmette. The place was popping for a Sunday evening! After snagging a high top table, we sipped wine from their extensive selection. The service was quick and efficient, nothing over the top, but appropriate for a casual pizza spot. We ordered both a white and red pie. The Verdure Arrosto (white) was topped with brussels, a variety of cheeses, mushrooms and truffle oil. Delicious but too much going on for my liking. I favored the Salsiccia Rosa (red) which stood out for its crumbly sausage and chili e.v.o.o. We all agreed that the window seat, variety of wine, and true Neapolitan-style pizza was a winning combination to close the weekend.

Napolita has all the ingredients to be an excellent pizzeria. A great pizza oven, a wonderful crust and fresh toppings. but, the pizzas always seem to have too much moisture on them and the middle comes out very soggy and limp. I've even asked about this, but still don't understand why their pizzas are this way. Cut out the middle third of the pizza and it is otherwise wonderful.

If you are craving Napolitan style pizza then this is the spot! Their pizzas arrive nice and hot to your table and the topping combinations are really good. The crust is just how I like my napolitan pizza and the rest is nice and fluffy. The toppings were delicious and it was nice that they had both red and white sauce options. I always leave room for dessert and their tiramisu did not disappoint! Great spot in downtown Wilmette.

Food is good. It's not the best pizza I've ever had. One bartender was amazing, another I had tonight clearly did not want to be there and made it a point to talk about how much he wanted to leave and close it down. II sat at the bar and he left for about 10 minutes after asking how I'm doing. He finally came back and I said I wanted another glass of wine, at which time, he said last call was ten minutes ago. He begrudgingly gave me another glass. No one wants to feel like they're a pain for going to a restaurant. There were still many people eating at the restaurant. I won't go back unless the other bartender is working.

Tried Napolita out for Valentines Day- ordered vodka pasta and a pizza. The pizza was super oily and toppings slid right off. The pasta here is not homemade and the vodka sauce does not taste like true vodka sauce. Was really disappointed when I only ordered 1 dish my bf and I enjoyed (the meatballs). Our server was kind and offered excellent service but the food just isn't that great!

My husband and I found this place once when we were trying to unsuccesfully dine next door, and wow, we don't regret it at all. What a hidden gem in the Chicago north shore. If you enjoy truly southern Italian food out of the city, this is your place. Beautifully located in Downtown Wilmette and with plenty of street parking Now the real deal: the food. We've visited a few times, and we've tried the following: - Fried Calamari: Crispy in the out, flavorful and fresh in the inside - Burrata: just as if I was in Napoli - Pizza Prosciutto e Rucola: a classic, it never dissapoints - Burratina: a very similar option but with burratta cheese and heirlom tomatoes. *Chef Kiss* - Capellini alla arabiatta di mare: but spaghetti substituted. What a beautiful dish. a must I would like to mention that our waitress Anna was fantastic, very patient and kind, who was nothing but amazing to me and my family during my visit. Also, she knows a lot about wines, in case you need any suggestions. Thank you, Anna!! Here something you'd like to know: They have happy hour during the weekdays after 2pm with half priced bottles of wine and I believe pizzas as well! Beautiful Patio and pretty ambiance indoors. Drinks are yummy and their wine selection is amazing! Will be coming back!

A friendly ambiance with attentive service and tasty salads. The gelato is remarkably delicious.

We stopped in for a quick lunch during the week and found the experience to be enjoyable. The dining room is cozy and during the day filled with sunlight. In the evening the restaurant would make for a great date spot. Our sever was friendly and helpful. We ordered a salad and pizza to share. The salad came out quickly and was plated beautifully. The vinaigrette dressing had a mustard bite to it. At one point the pizza hadn't come out even though we had been eating our salad for some time. We checked in with the server who was waiting for us to finish the salad before ordering the pizza. We let the server know we wanted to eat the pizza with the salad which she quickly accommodated. The outer crust of the pizza was light and pillowy. The crust under the sauce was a bit limp making using a knife and fork required. We'll be back to try other menu items.

I've been here multiple times and I just love this place! We got the cheese and salami board and it was so good!!

This area of Wilmette is absolutely rich with fantastic food options. I came in for a Saturday lunch and chose to sit outside since the weather was nice. We were on the earlier side, so there was nobody else at the restaurant yet. Street parking was also easy at the time. We started with the Arancini Di Rosso Alla Napoletana. It was really good, but very filling for 2 people! Nothing a to-go box couldn't fix. We then split the Carbonara Bianca Pizza. This was absolutely fantastic. The fresh arugula gives the pizza such a fresh and peppery kick. Highly recommend it!

Very good neighborhood Italian. Tomato sauces are very bright and fresh, pizza crust has a nice char on it. Owner: skip the restaurant surcharge and the explanation. You charge a lot for a basic pizza; you don't need the extra $2.50 on a hundred dollar check.

OMG THIS WAS SO GOOD! I enjoyed outdoor dining here so much! I had a lovely cocktail, calamari, and one of the best pizzas EVER. I would 100% come back! The pizzas here are so fresh and delicious!

Having been in Naples in November, we were looking forward to a thin crisp and crusty pizza. We started with the small caesar. It was enough for 2+ people. Really nicely dressed. with a generous amount of shaved parmesan. The service was fantastic. Very attentive but not overbearing. 5 stars We ordered a red and a white pizza both meat including sausage. The red was cool so must have been sitting there for a while before they brought it to us. Mine, the bianco was fine. Both pizza crusts though had really soft centers. The edges were crisp, like the ones we had in Naples. But the middle was just cooked but soft and floppy. Nothing like what we had in Naples. It was disappointing.

Top notch service and never had a bad meal here. It's a great dining destination for the Northshore yet casual enough for an impromptu lunch. Pizza and fabulous salads never disappoint! Love this spot!

Went here w/my daughter and we split these 2 dishes. 1. Brussel sprouts, very lightly seasoned but delish. 2. A Tuscan Chicken Kale Salad. Very fresh ingredients - just perfect and healthy! Will def be back! Sat outside and had the most personable and jovial waitor.

We came on a Saturday evening, and the manager hostess was kind enough to sit us down outside, just informing us that we'd have to be done by 7:15 to allow them to turn the table over for a reservation. We had no issues with that, we were thankful to get a seat outside. The service was friendly but very slow. It took about 10-15 minutes to get water and every time we needed our waitress, we had to ask for the attention. We got a few things including a thin crust pizza, which is their specialty, and I have to say, we were disappointed with most everything we ordered. The pricing was a bit steep for the food, but it's in a very charming location and has wonderful outdoor seating.

Too many years had passed since I'd been here. We'd come in the past for pizza which is excellent. However, this time I ordered the eggplant/spinach sandwich which was out of this world. The bread was so tasty as was the filling. Served with a side salad that was equally good. I'd actually eat it at least 3 X a week and can't wait for them to eventually open in Northbrook. Our delightful waiter who will ultimately be the manager there says November...let's hope. This location has plenty of indoor seating as well as a couple of tables outside. The Northbrook location will have a back patio, I think. Both have street parking. They also have some good happy hour specials (food & wine)

The penny with vodka sauce is really good and the tiramisu is really good. -Scarlett

Napolita is a very good place for a business dinner or lunch in the north shore and Wilmette!!!

This is how our pizza was delivered. Ridiculous . Never ordering from you again. Vile. Unacceptable. How can you send this out as acceptable. And this is not the first time we have received garbage

Excellent authentic Neapolitan pizza here with high-quality ingredients and top-notch service. Pizzas are always cooked perfectly and are super fresh and delicious. My favorite pizzas to get here are the Salame Piccante (spicy soppressata with chili olive oil), Salsiccia Rossa (house-made sausage with peppers and onions), and the Prosciutto E Rucola (white pizza with prosciutto and arugula). The highlights are the fantastic crust that is perfectly chewy with light crispiness and the chili oil garnished on some of these pizzas that elevate it to another level. The Tritata Italiana salad is also well prepared with a generous amount of ingredients and a bright and acidic dressing. I will continue to come back here again and again.

Been there twice and enjoyed everything we had. Our servers were attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. I loved their meatball appetizer and affogato. Everything was great! Great food and great service.

A friend and I had lunch while out running errands. We decided on Napolita's and we are so happy with our choice! Set on a small street, this quaint restaurant offered big storefront windows in a large vintage building. Once inside, the small two room restaurant and wine bar is cozy and charming. Brick walls and varnished wood create the perfect backdrop for rustic Italian cuisine. We tried a wood fired pizza as an appetizer that was incredible. The pizza choices are endless. We tried a white (bianca) pizza but I'm looking forward to trying a red (rossa) next time. The Salsiccia Bianca was creamy and the caramelized onions added the perfect touch. They custom made a salad for me. I asked if they could do a simple house salad that was not on the menu and a huge gorgeous salad arrived. My friend loved her mushroom risotto. The tiramisu was gigantic and delicious. My friend wasn't sure what kind of wine she would like to have. Our sweet server was very knowledgable and brought a couple of samples. They were lovely and she chose the perfect option. I tried the Lemoncello cocktail that was light an fresh. I really enjoyed our lunch. The atmosphere, service and cuisine were incredible. I'm still thinking of that pizza crust!!

Great food and service! The extra charge 'for insurance and 401k' DOES NOT go to the servers! Why would you pretend to do that! It is disgusting!

Great food. You can watch people ice skating while you eat your amazing pizza. Drinks and service are both excellent. We will be back.

The wait staff are solid and the food is decent-ish. The downside is large parties can make the room so noisy one can't carry on a conversation.

Food is great. Burrata artichoke prosciutto pizza, vodka sauce penne. Italian antipasta salad all really nicely done. Nicole D our waitress on the other hand. Not good. She made sure she expressed in someway-Every time she approached the table - made sure she let us know she was not happy about waiting on a table at lunch with four women who weren't drinking She told us time and time again how busy she was -though we never asked for anything extra just talked and waited for our order She kept forgetting our order and coming back to the table ( it might have been a good idea to write it down when She took our order i think) and when I looked up at her to curiously like what's going on, she immediately starting saying how busy she was and she was doing the best she could though I hadn't said a word She made sure we knew it every time I sat there the entire time and we were there couple of hours never once did she nor did she have the bus boy refill my empty water glass, I will not be waited on again by her but I would go to Napolita probably to their Northbrook location food is quite good Yes she was sort of busy - not terribly and I have years experience as a waitress- yes but didn't have to be so rude about it and make sure we knew how much she disliked us though we were enjoying each company and smiling and pleasant throughout and each tipped her 20%. So sad this prejudice still exists

This is a super cute little pizza spot in Wilmette just minutes from Gilson beach which is very convenient. They have a whole menu beyond just pizza, but we decided to go with a couples pies as this is what they are known for. There's red pizza and non red sauce pizza. We went with one of each. Reading through the menu, the pizza varieties were ample, and very creative with high quality ingredients and Italian cheeses. Our server was knowledgeable and very polite. The pizza came out to us quickly, even being that it was a holiday. Both pizzas were delicious and a great size, there was enough to bring several slices home. Both pizzas had great flavor, and ample toppings, sauce and cheese. The crust was a bit more charred then I would have liked but overall a great Napoleon style pizza Paying for our food was super easy with the option to scan a QR code to pay for your meal. No one really said goodbye or anything but it was easy to get going to our next destination. I would definitely come back if I was in the mood for some nice quality pizza in the area.

Whoever made my penne alla vodka needs to be fired, hired again, and fired for the second time. What a salty, burnt and ridiculously overpriced monstrosity. This is a shame, the place used to be good.

Great place for get together with the tensile wine and beer list. They don't rush you so enjoy a fun time with a group. Large variety of pizzas. It's a cross between thin crust as the edge is still pretty thick. Favorite was the Bianca prosciutto. Kids meal portions are enormous and the best part of the meal was the smooth gelato in every flavor we got. Server was friendly and not pushy at all. Street parking is plentiful even on the wknd.

Friendly staff, the barramundi was delicious, and the pods they've had for the past 2 winters are cute. I look forward to coming back to dine on the patio when the pods are packed away for the season. (Update: have done so and the patio is cute too).

I'm gonna say it right up front. This is my favorite pizza in all of Chicago. Bold statement. And technically it's not even in Chicago, it's in Wilmette but that's nitpicking. I defy anyone to show me a better pizza than the Quattro Formaggi - and it's not even red sauced based! Who knew I could love a white pizza so much? First of all it's REAL Neapolitan pizza, not a pretender. My favorite style by far. The crust is perfect. Perfect! The 4 cheeses are fresh mozzarella, bel paese, fontal, and one of my all time favorite Italian cheeses, taleggio. Top it with fresh basil and you've got the ideal pizza. Their Rossa pizzas are imaginative, full of flavor and outstanding. We usually get the Quattro Formaggi and one of the reds. You could pick one blind and it will blow you away. As if the pizza wasn't enough, they have an incredible selection of salads, pasta, and Italian entrees. And what's a pizza or Italian meal without some good Italian wine? This is a wine bar as well! The selection of wines by the glass is more than impressive! Staff is friendly, service is spot on, outdoor seating, and priced right. They are doing right in Wilmette!

Had lunch here today. Have been once before and really liked it. Shared the fried zucchini with a great dipping sauce. Fresh, crunchy and lite. We both had salads: me, the beet salad, I had it before and it is SO good! My friend had the Italiano (?) salad, she said it was great. Service was A+. We will be back soon! Maybe for happy hour.

Great Pizza! We live in the city, but when we're up in that area and need a good pie.....this is it!

Went to dinner with two friends last night. Arrived at 5:45. Ordered drinks, salad, two pizzas. At 7pm, the red haired male manager(?)came to our table and said, "we like to limits reservations to 90 mins to two hours. We have a large group coming in so we need you to move to the bar." He asked if we'd like some boxes (yes, we are still eating and need, I guess, to carry this table of food, drinks, and plates ourselves thru the restaurant to the bar?). He hands us two pizza boxes and leaves. Mind you, we hadn't seen our waitress in quite awhile, had no check. He comes back wondering why we haven't moved (um, bc: still no check). We asked for the check. My friend recommended that in the future, communicating to us earlier about their bad planning (how about moving us to the open table in the corner) would have been nice. She also says, "ok, but how about letting us finish since we still haven't been here for 90 minutes? The waitress finally returns with the check. I have been going here for years. I was willing to write this off as poor communication between the manager and the waitress. But then? I went to the bathroom on the way out and overheard the manager and waitress talking about us?! How "we started off nice..." are you serious? You are welcome for the $225 we just gave you to rush us out (our receipt shows the time stamp: 90 minutes!). Last 30 was left dealing with whatever this was. How about: "I'm so sorry to ask this, but would u mind switching tables? Here, let us help you move...and try our dessert!" Grateful bites in Winnetka and chicago pizza authority have comparable pizza. Chicago pizza authority really has a cracker crispy thin that's terrific. Forget being insulted and harassed at Napolita!

Crunchy risotto. My favorite. Just because someone orders delivery, doesn't mean you serve them garbage.

Napolita hits. I'm going to have to echo the sentiments of my fellow Yelpers who are lauding praise over the family meal. I recently ordered the family meal to share with three friends, all of whom are hefty eaters, and we were smiling out of our stomachs by how delicious everything was. For $69, we received a cronchy caesar salad, pasta bolognese, Italian pizzas, and tiramisus. Now let me take you on the journey with me... The cronchy caesar salad was an elevated salad that fit into your typical Italian dinner. The pasta bolognese was surprisingly creamy and had a Vodka suace-esque character to it. The sauce was on the thicker side and had satisfying sausage chunks. Now the pizzas! Who could resist a good Italian pizza? Napolita delivered with sizzling cured meats that sat on top of a thin crust. Tangy soppressata and fresno chili oil perfectly accompanied fresh mozzarella with tomato sauce. The pizzas were an absolute delight. While I'm not the biggest tiramisu fan (lactose intolerant person over here), the dessert was perfectly executed and what I imagined a model tiramisu to taste like. The squad ended the meal happy, full, and with plenty of leftovers to eat for the next day. Such a wonderful family meal that sparked joy for all!

After seeing this place packed with diners for the past year, I placed an order for their Bufalina Verde pizza and was left incredibly disappointed and hungry. The pizza itself was covered in a forest of arugula, only to find that the chicken not only tasted unnatural and unseasoned, but had plenty of fatty pieces that were inedible. The dough was mushy and tasted like it had barely cooked in their woodfire oven. None of the ingredients from the chicken, pesto, cheese or tomatoes tasted cooked at all and just fell off the pizza after being held in hand. To pay $24 for this pizza was regrettable and left me unsatisfied, unsure if I would ever return. The crowds at this place make me wonder, why?

Amazing and delicious! Randomly decided to go here while we were driving down Sheridan road. I'm happy there is outdoor seating, we had both of our dogs. Our food was served fresh and quickly! Definitely coming back!!

Great pasta and pizza! They don't serve free bread as appetizers though. Friendly servers & .service.

Had dinner last nite. After being told that out door reservations were not accepted, we arrived earlier than we wanted to try to secure a table outside. The hostess asked if we had a reservation to which we replied we were told that outside reservations were not accepted! Blank stares..... Good news, a table opened up almost immediately. Our meal (4 of us) was good, not great, but the kicker was after spending well over $100; we noted that the bill included a $4 charge (itemized as ice) because my friend and I asked for our drinks to be served 'on the rocks'! I don't mind at all paying a little 'premium' to support local businesses and their employees who have been so hard hit by the past couple of years, but, come on, pay for ice! List it as something a bit more reasonable and I doubt if any customers would complain or even notice.

Great meal with super accommodating staff that was proudly and sincerely dog friendly. Great gluten free options as well. Unique pizza toppings and very casual.

Great Italian restaurant. Pizzas are fire roasted. So good. A little loud bc tables are close. Nice outdoor tables during good weather, which does not mean Winter!!!

What a solid location. Your orders were well-received by the staff. It was my first time, but certainly not my last, and I would enthusiastically recommend it to my friends and anyone else. My cravings were satisfied with this wonderful pizza. It had a modest appearance but was packed with flavor and the thickness of cheese and other toppings. The sauces and seasonings were both excellent. The setting was modest, but I sensed positive energy. Everyone is extremely helpful and friendly. I've never had such a positive experience with food before, and I would suggest it to everyone. Try the bruschetta; it was delicious and really fresh.