Sapore di Napoli
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 1406 W. Belmont Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-935-1212
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Alec Yannoulis, the man behind this small Lakeview Neapolitan-style pizzeria and gelateria, trained with a well-known local pizzaiola and ate his way around Italy in the name of research before opening Sapore di Napoli, which translates to "the taste of Naples". You can't miss the massive Italian-made Moretti Forni electric oven, which can kick out around a dozen pizzas simultaneously--it's positioned smack in the middle of the open kitchen. The menu offers antipasti such as fried calamari and a caprese salad, plus pizza choices like the quattro stagioni with artichokes, prosciutto, mushrooms, olives and mozzarella.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Southport and Belmont Avenues
- Parking:
- Metered
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Belmont-77; Red/Brown Line "L" stop: Belmont
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4-11 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 4-10 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Italian and Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- No kids' menu. Chef will modify items on the regular menu.
- Specialties:
- Neapolitan-style pizza, marinara and Bolognese sauces, antipasti, gelato, sorbetto.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 40
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"We really miss Sapore di Napoli!"
By ang2005ie from Cincinnati, September 16, 2009
My husband and I love Sapore di Napoli. The pizza is the closest that we have found outside of Italy. My favorite is the Bufalina Pizza and my hu...
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"Pizza was all right"
By AndreaR1 from Lakeview, July 27, 2009
The pizza was okay. The bill came out expensive compared to some other pizza places. I ordered 2 appetizers and a pizza per person. The tables...
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"Outstanding Pizza"
By LJ2008 from Lakeview, June 9, 2009
What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. It's by far my favorite thin crust pizza I've eaten in Chicago. The sauce was delicious. I also enjo...
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