Strapoli Pizzeria

This place has been on my list for a very long time. The place is cozy and cute. We ordered two pizzas , one with pistachio pesto and the other is their Margherita pizza. The service was quick and the staffs were good. Coming to the taste, loved how light the bread was, however it was burnt throughout. Couldn't enjoy the bread because of the burnt base and it tasted bitter. Their pistachio pesto was out of the world. Had it not been burnt, I would have really loved the place

I randomly chose this restaurant because the pictures and reviews were great. I came in with two friends pretty late and was scared that they might not serve us since they were closing in about 30min when we got there. We ordered and ate peacefully, they didn't tell or hint at us to leave even though we stayed a few minutes after closing time. Obviously everyone wants to go home!! But I really just appreciated that, we were starving and this was one of the places that was still open. I felt welcome and the employees were really sweet. Now let me get into the food. I tried to find this exact type or dough EVERYWHERE. A lot of places market their dough to be what this restaurant is and end up being mediocre... but this one was just what I was looking for. Light thin dough, and crispy crust, it tasted so fresh! I also loved the pesto dipping sauce and the hot honey was also the perfect ratio of sweet and spicy. I enjoyed cutting my own pizza, I think it's a fair price for the portion as well. I would definitely be back! It's a tiny place though be prepared!

I had a wonderful time at Strapoli, I came here with the Italian Department at my uni and we were able to learn the story about both Strapoli and the ingredients. The pizzas are Neapolitan-style style and they are literally to die for. While there may be wait times when there is a crowd, pizzas only take a few minutes to be prepared and baked. I was pleasantly surprised by the pineapple on pizza, I don't usually enjoy Hawaiian style but they soak the pineapple in a secret syrup and it's DELICIOUS. The space is quite small with mostly 2 person seating, a counter and a small group table. You order though a qr code and your pizza gets brought to your table. Had an awesome experiance and will definitely be comming back!

Honestly, best pizza in Lincoln Park area! I’ve tried every and each of them but this is the best Neapolitan pizza! Chef makes it from scratch and the dough is so soft, flavorful, and perfectly crisp on the edges. Pistachina is must!

I’m born and raised in Ischia (island off the coast of Napoli, in Italy). I now live in the US, visited Chicago recently, as I was shooting a YouTube vlog about pizza in big American cities. THIS PLACE IS IT. Wonderful warm, welcoming and kind Venezuelan family, making one of the best NAPOLI-style pizzas I’ve ever had in my life. You will not find many places in the US that make this level of Napoli-style pizza. Top quality imported ingredients, great final product, kind owners, affordable prices (compared to how terribly the Italian brand is usually over-priced in the US). Must try!!

10/10 - captures the true flavors of Italy! This is one of the best pizzas in Chicago, bar none. The dough is unreal and the flavors are accurate. Don’t sleep on the garlic bread either - it’s unlike any you’ve tasted.

I arrived in Chicago on a Sunday night and had a craving for some Neopolitan pizza, so I placed an order for a Soppressata and a Hawaiian pizza from here. Both of them were really good. I’ll be ordering from here again. To total cost was $41.

I just noticed this place last week and loved the atmosphere and the pictures of the food. First time here and got the pistacho pizza. What an amazing pizza! And good price for its size and quality. The dough was very flavorful with a nice texture. The pesto and pistacho went well with the mozzarella and mushrooms. Certainly helped by high quality ingredients. Will be back again. I’m a big guy and was very hungry but still only able to eat 3/4 the pizza. On a normal day or for the average person, half a pizza is probably good enough Edit: I’ve come back a few times. Always Great. Hope the owners open up more places because they got something great going here

delicious. reminded me of "real" Italian pizza especially with the hint of anchovy. We had the Pistaccio pizza. yummy! service was swift too.

Looking at other pics I definitely think my pizza came out more charred than all the others. All in all it's a solid place that is needed in the area as a pizza place like this does not exist around here. Couple of things to improve: 1. I would have wait staff. They seem to be over staffed when I went which was great, but it would have been nice to have been waited on especially at paying over $20 for a personal pizza. 2. Add dessert to the menu. They have a Nutella pizza but I could have gone for a tiramisu or something. Even if it is bought from a bakery or something. 3. The prices for the toppings are kind of crazy. It was an extra $3 for mozzarella cheese. Yes it was high quality but still. All in all I will return as I am impressed with how quaint the place is and the pizza was tasty, I mean where can you find pistachio pesto in the city?

This is a casual pizza joint. If that's what you're looking for, it hits the mark. The food is mediocre. Pineapple and sausage were not fresh. Pizza was undercooked and the sauce is more like tomato soup than sauce. You can get better pizza elsewhere. To top it off, it's a QR code situation where you place your order and pay on your phone. Before you've had a bite, you're asked to tip 22%. No problem but, like, for what? To bring my pizza? All this for a staggering price. 2 pizzas and one salad were $75. Would not recommend.

While visiting in Chicago. We stopped here to get a pizza. The place is small just several tables you place your order online while you wait. It comes out hot from the oven to your table. The staff keep to themselves. The place is clean and organized. I ordered olive oil, garlic, basil and old world pepperoni It was light and very good. I ate the leftovers the next day and it was still good. Also ordered the Marguerite pizza and that was okay but the sauce was sweet and a lot of it. Ordered it again a couple of days later to be delivered it was horrible. It looked the same but the there was no taste to it. I did t eat more than one slice. If you want to eat their pizza I would say eat in the shop but don't get delivery or pick up. They don't make it the same way.

This place has been on my list for a very long time. The place is cozy and cute. We ordered two pizzas , one with pistachio pesto and the other is their Margherita pizza. The service was quick and the staffs were good. Coming to the taste, loved how light the bread was, however it was burnt throughout. Couldn't enjoy the bread because of the burnt base and it tasted bitter. Their pistachio pesto was out of the world. Had it not been burnt, I would have really loved the place

Atmosphere was cute and cozy. Service was great! On to the food...I ordered the margherita which was excellent! A nice standard Neapolitan style pie. I also decided to order the pesto caprese. The buratta was good but the pesto sauce was a bit too salty. I would've preferred it without the pesto altogether to be honest. I'll definitely be back! Great spot!

Before I crack my knuckles and throw down, you should know I stopped in for a Margherita Pizza. So, let's take a quick detour: The couple times I tried to make my own salsa, I started by throwing tomatoes into a blender. I quickly learned this was a noob move, because you are left with tomato water! I mention this, because the tomato sauce at Strapoli reminds me of these failed culinary experiments of mine. I'm not sure what they were going for, but the result was bland tomato water. When the pizza was still piping hot, it slid right off together with the cheese. Is stayed put a little better once it cooled off some, but still not great. Speaking of cheese, the pieces of mozzarella were fine, but in light of everything else, they effectively stood alone. The small bits of basil failed to make an impact, and it seemed no seasoning of any kind was used. No EVOO either. The salt, red pepper, and oregano helped wake the slices up somewhat, but this seemed like a half-measure. Besides, food should be great out of the kitchen, and not mandate additional seasoning by guests. Without them, the only flavor I was able to pick up on was the one of burnt dough. As much as I want to give them some credit for a cute location and friendly service, this is not enough to get them out of the hole. A well-made Margherita Pizza can be heaven. This poor thing was purgatory.

BEST PESTO I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE absolutely no cap. This was my first meal in Chicago and I was so impressed!!! The family story behind the business is amazing & the owner we met was so kind & appreciative. Can't wait to come back!!!!

An honest hidden gem in Chicago! The crust took me straight back to Italy--perfectly chewy with just the right char. The pesto was incredibly flavorful and fresh. I loved the BYOB setup--people were sipping wine, reading books, and just soaking in the good vibes. It's rare to find a spot that nails the food and the atmosphere so effortlessly. Definitely a place I'll be returning to.

I love a good Neapolitan pizza and this one is so good! Cute little shop with some outside seating, but feels very European. Fresh, quality ingredients and the staff were helpful and friendly.

decent pizza but nothing to write home about. Very thin, few ingredients, burnt crust. never again.....

Pizza was great! Waitstaff was very friendly, cozy atmosphere. Not great for large groups but nice spot for two. Very casual dining, but pizza was great! Pizza could be split for 2 people

Strapoli is always amazing! I've been on multiple occasions and it never disappoints. I feel like I am eating pizza in Rome! Their salads are also amazing. It is BYOB, so I recommend bringing a bottle of wine! Must stop place for a casual, delicious meal.

Finally got to try this place and have to say that one pizza for two people is actually enough. Had the veggie one and it was delicious. A small spot with not too many seats so definitely best to go in the summer when you can sit on the outside tables. My one annoyance was that I wish they let you know ahead that if you use a credit card you will pay an extra fee. So bring cash if you can!

Wonderful food and service. Also some outdoor seating. This is a family owned restaurant and you can feel the pride in family and ownership.

So yummy, I love coal fired pizza, crust is amazing, so is sauce and evoo. They do it the right way! So glad to have them in the neighborhood. Staple for us to grab pizzas and picnic.

Must visit this spot!!! This pizza is fabulous! The owner and his family were so so nice. The vibes are also very quaint inside. Don't skip out on this awesome Diversey pizza spot.

I say "gotdman". I've read a couple of articles mentioning how good this pizza was namely the "pistachina". While the pesto pizza was good the marinara stole the damn show. It taking me years & quite possibly a fucking decade to find a Mariana sauxe pie that liked. This sauce is special to say the least. Not to sweet, full of flavor, texture is light. It's just quite possibly the best sauce in Chicago whischnis a tall order in a renowned pizza town. Yes the portions are small & yes considering the size this is quite expensive but the taste of amazing. The dough is chewy but not obnoxiously so. In closing this is quite possibly my new favorite pizza in Chicago & if not it's on par with the best.

Great service and food is fantastic. Love the pizza. Good prices, I hade there presto pizza. Just as good as what I had in Italy very seldom do I give advice to try, but this restaurant is actually a go to.

We got so lucky on Valentine's Day - we walked in around 6:15 PM and got seated immediately at one of the bar areas. We were instructed to use the QR code to order our pizza at our seats, which I could see helped with the line of pick-up orders flowing in and out. After 6:15 onward the place was packed. It felt like a private night with the owner Marc Berec (https://www.instagram.com/marcberec/?hl=en) as we watched him craft pizzas behind the counter. Italian music played in the background as we sipped our BYOB wine from Foxtrot across the street and enjoyed our fresh pizza. The Pistachina pizza's strengths are the pesto and mushrooms, however, I would love it if the pistachios on top were a touch more diced. Cheers!

The food is amazing, the service is amazing and the people are kind. The restaurant is georgious and is very beautifully designed. I love to sit at the bar facing the window and just people watch while I eat Neapolitan pizza. It's so good that I usually order four pizzas and go every weekend at least once. It's my favorite pizza place, and I've been to almost every pizza place in Chicago; just no place does pizza better than Strapoli. If I could I would get a second job and move to the apartments closest to this restaurant so I can eat here every day. I strongly recommend the Margherita, Pistachina and Soppressata pizzas, in that order. I love the Soppressata because it has meat and has a beautifully sweet tang to it, while the pistachina is a more earthy and fulfilling pizza and the margherita is just so delicious and fulfilling.

So we ordered the margarita pizza special for pickup at 5:20 which we were excited to see a deal for and an order of breadsticks. What we didn't realize is that we were getting a disgustingly old pizza to save $5... When I say it was bad it was horrible. We didn't realize they make a mass quantity and sell those throughout the special.... it was so gross. The breadsticks had obviously just been cooked as they were warm and good. Just a huge bummer that they have to let their quality suffer over a $5 discount.

Full fledged pizza snob here. First time trying Strapoli Pizza. Admittedly, it was to-go, so I was going to give them the benefit of the doubt, but that wasn't needed. In my brief pickup run, the place was quaint and cozy, with friendly service. By the time I got home, the pizza was still warm, the crust was a wonderful mix of crunchy and chewy, and the toppings were balanced both in flavor and quantity (no topping landsliding off the crust when picked up here). I'm not sure why the "cupped" pepperoni is so endearing, but I just love that. We also had the mortadella and mozzarella sandwich, which was basically a flatbread sandwich made with the pizza crust. Mortadella, peppery arugula, and gooey cheese, along with a zingy/creamy pistachio pesto... yum! I'll definitely be back. Thanks Murcial!

Pizza is authentic Italian style pizza. If you've visited Italy and missed it, this is the place to go. Business is family owned and operated and they're very inviting and nice. The atmosphere is also great. It's an intimate setting with four tables and "chef's" table. The music is calm and folk style music. It's currently BYOB and there's a couple places to stop for that close by. There is a limited ingredient list but everything is fresh and delicious. The signature pizzas are definitely worth a try but you can also build your own. I tried the pistachio and loved it! Beautiful and delicious.

I have never tasted a pizza that had me closing my eyes with each bite!!! I thought, "is this what pizza taste like in Italy?" Everything from the crust to the sauce and toppings were PERFECT! Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely make a stop to Strapolis!!

Literally our go-to in the neighborhood. If you want a GOOD pizza with bomb-ass sandwich, this is a place to be! It is always fresh and lovely environment.

This place is amazing 10/10 every time. I'm local to the area and come here 2 a month. Pizza is amazing and the Sweet Bacon sandwich is so delicious. Staff members are friendly and the vibes are great. BYOB as well. A hidden gem in Chicago

Got the Margherita pizza. So good and fresh, cooked perfectly. Excited to go back and try a new flavor!

Continues to deliver the best food is excellent, perfect personal pizza size, & ambiance/music is phenomenal! They play the classics

Amazing pizza. As Italian living abroad I'm always looking for the pizza and the vibe reminding me mostly of home. Strapoli makes the magic. The pizza is perfect and so are the ingredients. Add to this a friendly owner and it's (hopefully) a recipe for success!! The concept is new and the idea is to have something to eat or share at all times of the day. We loved it!!

They sell the Pizzas at the Lincoln Park Farmers Market & other Northside Farmers Markets. I had a Latte. The staff and service is excellent.

Strapoli sneaked into our neighborhood without me seeing it, but I'm delighted I did. It's an unprepossessing-looking little pizza place with great Neapolitan pizza. I wouldn't eat there, but I will definitely make it one of my takeout favorites for pizza.

Loved it! Definitely coming back. As others have said, marinara steaks the show. Pistachio pizza - muah!!

Friendly service, good ambiance with nice upbeat soft music while I waited for my pick up. And the food was great!

Pizza was good, nice service, cozy small place, price was right. Overall good experience. I will come back.

The food was flavorful and delicious, it was enjoyable looking outside, while everybody was walking by and people watch, quaint, cozy environment.

Expensive for what you get. Limited ingredients (I.e., no onions available). Our pizza was served lukewarm and watery. Tomato sauce lacked taste, zest. The place was busy/popular and we want to see Lakeview businesses succeed. BUT, this place was like eating pizza I made myself at home. Not ready for prime time in my opinion.

I'm so glad this place came to the neighborhood! The pizza is fabulous! I have always been a Spacca Napoli fan and this place is (almost) as good. It's become a regular in my rotation.

We had the most amazing sandwich (sweet bacon - the honey & arugula were delicious) & salad (di vitta) here!

The food is amazing! We love their pizza. Friendly staff and service. Cozy ambiance. Definitely we will come again!!

This is great spot for Neopolitan Pizza. The ambiance is nice with good music perfect place to enjoy it well-balanced pizza with a beer or chill out on the street and watch the world go by. Give it a shot in the neighborhood. Great service

Grabbed their margherita pizza to go and really enjoyed it. The crust was attractive and chewy, and the mozzarella had mwah, perfect texture. I wasn't in long but from what I saw, the vibes were nice for a casual date.

Love love love this place!! Seriously my FAVORITE pizza in the neighborhood. It's neapolitan style and is always so fresh and delicious. Great service and such a friendly vibe.

The pizza was soggy. Crust was. a soggy mess and not cooked properly. You are better off with a frozen pizza.

Strapolia is a hidden gem in our neighborhood! The staff is friendly, making you feel right at home. I've tried every pizza on the menu, and each one is delicious. If you like authentic pizza and welcoming atmosphere, Strapolia is a must-visit!

Beautifully done pizza. Great neighborhood pizza shop. Pizza was perfectly cooked and amazing flavors

I stopped by on their opening night and could not have been more impressed! They've obviously mastered Neapolitan pizza, and there aren't many places in Chicago that can say that. All the ingredients were really high quality and the margherita pizza I ordered was absolutely delicious. The staff were very busy on their first night, but they were still warm, gracious, and attentive. Overall, this is a fabulous addition to the neighborhood.

Ordered for takeout and beyond impressed with the quality of each pizza! Delicious and tasted just like Italy- better than any Neapolitan we have tried in the city. Owners were friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to try another variation soon.

Easily the best pizza and sandwiches I've had since moving to Chicago. Great people and ambiance. The prosciutto sandwich is hands down one of the best meals I've had in my life