Cipriani's Pizza - Chicago

Amazing pizza and wings, reasonable prices read more Amazing pizza and wings, reasonable prices

A good neighborhood pizza place with a decent menu. They have 5 booths in front and some tables in the rear. I had a side salad and small pepperoni pizza (not h... read more A good neighborhood pizza place with a decent menu. They have 5 booths in front and some tables in the rear. I had a side salad and small pepperoni pizza (not hungry enough for a deep dish one). Pretty good.

I’ve been to 22 countries and thought I’d had a fair amount of good pizza. Wrong. Had the Special Deep Dish, hands down the best tasting pie I’ve ever had. Pric... read more I’ve been to 22 countries and thought I’d had a fair amount of good pizza. Wrong. Had the Special Deep Dish, hands down the best tasting pie I’ve ever had. Price point was great as well.

I live nearby and usually get a slice when I’m in the mood for pizza or whenever I wanna get a large pizza for a gathering and man does Cipriani’s always read more I live nearby and usually get a slice when I’m in the mood for pizza or whenever I wanna get a large pizza for a gathering and man does Cipriani’s always

In terms of taste, the pizza was quite delicious, boasting a commendable flavor profile. I appreciated that the sauce wasn’t overly sweet, which aligns well wit... read more In terms of taste, the pizza was quite delicious, boasting a commendable flavor profile. I appreciated that the sauce wasn’t overly sweet, which aligns well with my preferences. However, I found the sauce to be somewhat sparse and wished there had been a bit more to enhance the generous toppings. Speaking of toppings, they were a highlight—robust and well-prepared. My main criticisms revolve around the crust and thickness. For a tavern-style pizza, it was a bit thicker than expected, moving away from the traditional ultra-thin base I was looking for. Moreover, the crust had a somewhat dry texture, which took away from the overall enjoyment. Looking back, I regret not adding pepperoni to the Cipriani's Special, as that might have improved the experience. Despite these minor drawbacks, I think this pizza is a solid option for anyone craving a classic tavern-style pizza. I’ll definitely order again, though I’ll likely make a few adjustments to better suit my tastes.