Nella Pizzeria Napoletana
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2423 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-327-3400
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
It’s safe to say that Nella Grassano, a Naples native and former pizza-maker-in-chief at Ravenswood’s much-loved Spacca Napoli, knows Neapolitan pizza. But that’s not enough for Grassano, her husband Frank, and Scott Harris of Mia Francesca, the trio behind this authentic pizzeria in Lincoln Park. They had to import 12,000 pounds of volcanic brick from Mt. Vesuvius to build the ultimate pizza oven, brick by brick. Other essential imports include the mozzarella di bufala, which arrives direct from Naples once a week. Expect a menu of traditional Italian pizzas such as marinara, Margherita and funghi as well as specialties like the Vesuvius, in which two rounds of dough are stacked atop one another so that the top pie peaks and releases smoke during the baking process (hence the name). Gourmet salads, Italian appetizers and homemade pasta round out the menu.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark Street and Fullerton Parkway
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- Red\Purple\Brown Line "L" stop: Fullerton; CTA bus-Clark-22
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Italian and Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Glassed-in party room for 20-25.
- Specialties:
- Neapolitan pizza
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Debit Cards, and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For about 100
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":Light and Flavorful Wood Fired Pizza"
By foodsage from Northbrook, November 20, 2009
We were fortunate enough to be invited to a pre-opening party at Pizzeria Nella last night. The noise level in the place is either energetic if you...
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