Best Italian Restaurants in North Lawndale

We had an absolutely wonderful experience celebrating a birthday here! Our waiter, Clayton, was truly outstanding and made our celebration extra special. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, professional, attentive, and provided exceptional service throughout the entire evening. He made excellent recommendations and ensured we had everything we needed. The food was delicious, and every dish exceeded our expectations. Everything was served at the perfect pace, allowing us to fully enjoy each course without ever feeling rushed. The view was also absolutely beautiful and made the experience even more memorable. From the food to the ambiance to the outstanding service, everything was perfect. A special thank you to Clayton for making our celebrations so enjoyable. We loved every moment and will definitely be back (again)!

We got the riverside patio seating, 2 pizzas, 2 appetizers, and their giant cocktail called “The Purse” and we had a great night!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had lunch at Zarella yesterday and really enjoyed it! We tried three different tavern-style pizzas with different toppings, and all three were excellent. My favorite was the pepperoni and sausage, but you really couldn’t go wrong with any of them. Our waitress, Evan, was wonderful. She was so sweet, friendly, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. One tip: definitely make reservations before going. This place is really popular and always packed, and it’s easy to see why once you try the food. If you’re planning a trip to Chicago, put Zarella on your list. It’s definitely worth a stop, especially if you love a good tavern-style pizza. We’d absolutely go back!

Service, staff and food was wonderful. Celebrating a birthday and although it was not mine as mine is on the 20th the team at the host stand acted on this info and included an extra dessert for me. Everyone was friendly and we enjoyed everything we ordered. Thank you!

It was amazing! The food was phenomenal! Everyone there was welcoming. Our server especially!!! Elijah provided wonderful service! He made the experience extremely memorable for my wife and I! If you go please ask for Elijah and you’ll see what I mean!