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Cargo - Chicago

Pizza, Bar-lounge, Delivery Services
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Cargo

Cargo
4.4 / 5 (4178 reviews)

Description

Nestled in the vibrant River North area, this restaurant offers a lively atmosphere highlighted by a delightful patio. While menu variety may leave some diners wanting more, the standout offerings include delicious, airy pizza that appeals to even the toughest critics. The drinks, particularly the unique cocktails, receive rave reviews for their flavor and potency. Despite some inconsistencies in dish quality and service, the welcoming staff and enjoyable setting ensure a pleasant experience. For those looking to enjoy a refreshing brunch or indulge in pizza without deep-dish expectations, this spot is worth a visit.

Last update: 07.04.2026 from: Jordan

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 4178 reviews
denise-patino-office
09.02.2024

I love Bar cargo! They have a few dishes which I would stir away from, however, the ones I enjoy are delicious. Pizza you have to try the CBT and hummus! So good! There was nothing memorable of the service and the watermelon margarita with Tito’s was not my cup of tea.

swankmank
09.02.2024

A refreshing and unique pizza spot that offers a welcome break from the usual Chicago scene.

dnikki-sullivan
09.02.2024

Cristina M. The customer service was fantastic! We really appreciated her help and want to express our gratitude. The food was great too, and thanks to Cristina, we will definitely be coming back again.

yoreilly-grass4102
06.04.2026

Did the brunch today. Very good choices pizza as always is the star of the show! The $25 all you can drink mimosas is very good value. Overall an enjoyable visit

yoreilly-grass4102
06.04.2026

We’ve been going to Phil Stefani’s restaurants for many years. Lino’s, 437 and Tuscany on Taylor were at one time, among our favorites. And although we realized that Bar Cargo was not on the same level, we thought we would try it. Sadly, it was very disappointing. We ordered the prosciutto appetizer with the fried dough. The prosciutto look like it had been sitting out for hours. It was dry, cut too thick and had no flavor. We ordered the meatball appetizer and found it to be very salty. We also ordered the Juliana pizza and found that the prosciutto was the same way on the pizza and the crust was very dry as well. We’ve eaten pizza all over Rome and it was nothing like any Roman pizza we’ve ever tasted. The service was also terrible. When we initially sat down, we waited at least 10 minutes for a server to approach our table. And once we were served our food, our waitress returned to see if we needed anything or to even give us our check. We eventually had to get up and ask the host for our check. Bar Cargo needs to figure out whether it’s an authentic Roman Roman-style pizza bar or simply a place for sub-par bar food because even their menu doesn’t make sense. Needless to say, we won’t be returning.

FAQ

The second closest station is CTA-Grand, located 508 meters away.

You can use the WLAN of the place at no extra cost.

Smoking is prohibited in the building.

The restaurant offers the opportunity to experience sports on a TV / screen.

The diner is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The restaurant also takes various credit cards.

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