Pizza Amelia

Love this relatively new pizza place! Mike did his R&D on the crust: very legit crunch and east coast vibe. Sells slices as well as pies. Looking forward to see long more toppings options in the future!

I’m impressed! This pizza does something very difficult and increasingly rare: instead of trying to be different, it hits every fundamental perfectly. The crust is light and crispy, the sauce is beautifully balanced and herbaceous rather than sweet, and the ratio of everything comes together perfectly. This is one of my favorite pizzas in Chicago, and I confess that I didn’t expect that going in!

The best East Coast style pizza in Chicago… hands down! Neighborhood gem with unreal slices and pies. No idea how he gets the crust so crispy. And the kids LOVED the pizza — and the homemade Italian Ice. Where else can you find that?!?! And the owner Mike is a super nice guy… always nice to support good people!

A true neighborhood gem! Owned by two dads who live down the street. Fresh ingredients with how they sell out by the end of every night! Perfect amount of crispness in the crust and sweetness in the sauce. Highly recommend the sausage pizza and Italian ice. Very happy to have them in the neighborhood.

Do. Not. Sleep on this spot!!! Honestly the best slice of pizza I’ve had in Chicago in a long, long time. It’s a perfect, no frills, neighborhood spot, and MAN they know exactly what they’re doing. We ordered a Cheese and Sausage/Pepper/Mushroom, pizzas came out HOT right from the oven. I’m not kidding when I say I don’t think I’ve ever had a more perfect first bite of cheese pizza ever in my entire life. The sauce was so bright and tangy, the crust was crisp, the slice as a whole held together and wasn’t too floppy or soggy. Perfection! I chatted with the owner, Mike (idk, he gave off owner vibes!) as I was sitting there fawning over everything and he mentioned he uses unbleached flour and an herbal sauce, making their pizza super light and not heavy on the stomach. He even tossed us a free scoop of their Italian ice—so velvety and perfectly lemony. I’m not joking when I say I never write reviews, this might be my first Google review ever, but I felt like the people needed to know!! Such welcoming vibes, slices and whole pies available, I felt like I was hangin’ out in my uncles shop. I’ll be sending everyone here. You gotta gooooo!!!

The best pizza in Roscoe Village. Thin, crispy, well done - Mike & crew are the best! Toppings are quality and peppers and onions are thinly sliced. Can’t go wrong.

I've been disappointed with most thin crust in Chicago so I was thrilled to find this gem. Stopped in for a couple of slices with my daughter and we both loved it. The crust was perfect. Crispy enough that you can hold it with one hand but not so much that you can't fold it. Cheese and sauce were just right. Will definitely be back next time we need a pie. And don't miss the Italian ice. We had the lemon and it was fan-tastic.

We are a family of four picky pizza eaters and we give this place 8 thumbs up! We all liked it a lot, especially the crust. The sauce is great and the pepperoni has really good flavor. And Mike the owner is super friendly. Another Roscoe Village gem!

Was craving some crispy hot melty pepperoni pizza on this cold wintery evening and boy did Pizza Amelia deliver! The crust is so delicious and crispy and soft at the same time, the herbs and the cheese and fresh tomato sauce are exactly what I needed plus the delicious pepperoni to top it off. Mike was very nice and treated me well. I can't wait to order a whole pie to share with friends next time. Update: I just took out my pizza Amelia slice at 1:40 AM. Put it on a paper plate stuck it in the microwave for a minute. The bottom of the pizza is completely dry not soggy at all. Best leftover pizza dough ever.

So glad to have this great new pizza spot on Roscoe Street serving east coast pies and slices that remind me of so many spots I used to frequent back home in New Jersey. New York style pizza has come a long way here in Chicago, with places like Zaza's rivaling some of the best pizza back home. But, of course, while the quality is great, the price is steep. There's Jimmy's, which used to be the only act in town, but they too have suffered from staggering prices and a noticeable dip in quality and freshness. Enter Pizza Amelia, using quality ingredients and constantly tinkering with their recipe at this early stage, serving up really good pizza at very reasonable prices. They nailed the crust, a sort of in-between New York and New Haven crunch. It's got a nice flavor to it as well, which is a welcome change from so many places in the city that attempt this style. The cheese to sauce ratio is excellent, and the sauce itself is very well done, well seasoned with just a little tang. The cheese is good, but, to me, it's a little overdone, particularly on the full pies. You want some cheese pull, and this really doesn't have that. Maybe that's a function of the New Haven influence, but I feel like it would elevate the pie for sure. Having had both, right now I'd say the slices are actually a little better than the pies. Maybe they're a little fresher, but they do have a little cheese pull and are far less greasy. I said Amelia reminds me of many a New Jersey spot, and boy, that grease on the pie was another example. You definitely need a few paper towels to sop some of that up. Pizza Amelia isn't a 5 star pizza spot yet, but I feel like they can get there. And, honestly, even if they don't, they have a customer for life in me. Like the east coast cousin to their neighbor Bartoli's, it isn't the absolute best pizza you have ever had, but you know what you're getting every time you go - quality, delicious pizza made with care at affordable prices. Looking forward to seeing how they grow - would love to see them offer a white pie option, and maybe play around with some other east coast styles (how about a Trenton pie?).

Pizza guys through and through- you can just tell they have sauce in their veins. Bring more of your east coast pizza friends please. Simple Za with great ingredients. Coming from a sauce guy the cheese on this pizza is tops. If I were to open a joint this is how I would do it- 1 size pizza, 5 ingredients, water, soda. That's it, that's the menu. Love it. I ordered twice in two days and if I had to nitpick just a little... yesterday I ordered well done and today I got it just how it comes. For my taste somewhere in between the two is the sweet spot. Of course everyone's taste is different and no cook is exactly the same so...Nevertheless 5 star pizza and probably in the top 5 east coast pizza joints in Chicago for me. In the conversation with Zaza and Piece. Welcome to the hood.

Come on in if you enjoy BURNT pizza that they consider "charred" Enjoy burning your money away while you taste the burnt pizza in your mouth LOL

The seemingly neverending search for true east coast style pizza in Chicago has concluded! So delicious - even our picky eaters loved it. Will be ordering again (and again and again). If you love east coast style pizza or if you've never had it before and don't know what you're missing, hightail it over to Pizza Amelia.

Got delivery from these folks on Saturday night. Saw the reviews on Google which are awesome and walked by with the pup on Roscoe, smelled great. Did not disappoint. Love to have another pizza option in the neighborhood that is different from anything else. Sausage, green pepper, onion was fantastic. Will be back again soon

Great pizza. Got sausage and mushroom, and thought it was perfect. Pizza wasn't as hot as I would prefer, but it was cold af outside, and not the fault of the restaurant or driver. Hope they do well enough to be open for lunch.

Great fast pizza, my kiddos love their cheese pizza. Italian ice is excellent as well. Great thin crust and we will keep coming back.

The pizza is so good!plus they gave me and my uncle a free slice!they were so kind too!area is cute

Stopped by last night and got a pepperoni and sausage pie. Great pizza. Not too greasy. Very well seasoned and the dough is enjoyable. One area for improvement: the lack of options for toppings is notable and expanding on the available toppings would be an improvement.

We got a pickup pizza tonight and wow wow wow! Absolutely delectable thin crust, herbs, the right balance of sauce and cheese, delicious sausage and pepperoni. We are big fans, I think this will become a Sunday night tradition!

Amelia's has some very tasty pizza. The cheese is a little on the bold side and a bit oily but delicious. The crust is thin with a crisp bottom under a chewy layer. And they sprinkle Italian spices on top. We've used the on-line ordering which is very limited but called in the last two orders so we could get different topping on the two halves. Their phone #: (773) 697-8579 and web site: https://pizzaamelia.com. Last time I checked these were both wrong on their bulletin board.

Stopped here with a few girlfriends on a trip to Chicago. This place is amazing. Mike, Annie, and the staff were so welcoming and hospitable. The pizza was phenomenal- perfectly cooked, with a delicious sauce and the most delectable crust. The lemon Italian ice to top off the meal was the perfect finisher. We loved meeting the family and even got to meet Amelia. A must-try spot if you are in Roscoe Village.

Great crust and sauce! Awesome spot to grab a pie. Owner was fun to talk to and just opened a few months ago

Best pizza in Chicago hands down. Everyone should come and eat here! The service is fantastic

Pizza was delicious and the service was superb! And the Italian Ice is amazing too. Go visit this amazing, family owned restaurant and tell them the Indiana Book Club girls sent you!

Bought a slice of sausage pizza here the other day. Crust was crispy and flavor was great. Could use a touch more cheese.