The Baked Tomato
4.0
- Neighborhood: Irving Park / Avondale
- 4358 N. Elston Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60641
- 773-777-6434
This quaint little pizza parlor anchoring Elston Avenue is known for its house-made pizza crust, but pizza isn't the only drawing card. Among them: lasagna, chicken Vesuvio and manicotti. Other popular items include fried, baked and barbecued chicken, Italian beef sandwiches, Italian sausage sandwiches and a pepper and egg sandwich.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Pulaski and Elston.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street. Free Lot: Behind the restaurant.
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by city bus.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 4-11 p.m. Saturday; 3-10 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian and Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
-
Yes.
Open mic night is the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Other music is scheduled occasionally.
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. No buffet Only for special events.
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Specialties:
- Thin, pan and stuffed pizza--all with house-made crust; 14-by-28-inch "football" shaped pizza for large parties; full and half slabs of baby back barbecue ribs.
- Payment Methods:
- Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Capacity: 60
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"I'm giving this 4 stars,..."
Jen G. from Chicago, IL - June 22, 2007
I'm giving this 4 stars, because it's my idea of an unpretentious (therefore, comfortable) atmosphere, with daily specials that have a lot of heart...
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"This place is terrible...from the..."
Georgia & Russ from Chicago, IL - January 8, 2007
This place is terrible...from the staff to the ambiance(or lack of) to the food!!! We order the house special and the meat was terrible (not fresh ...
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"If you like Chicago pizza,..."
desmo chic from chicago, il - December 29, 2006
If you like Chicago pizza, this is a great place. The Shamrock-shaped pizza for St. Patty's day was good looking and good eating. The secret is...
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