Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana Pizzeria

Before I get into the review, this place is located inside the River Plaza at 405 N. Wabash. Turn at the River Plaza sign off N. Wabash and follow the sidewalk into the River Plaza building. Stopped by during lunch while visiting Chicago. I've had allthe usual deep-dish pizzas and other well-known pizza places in Chicago, so wanted to try someplace different. It was lunchtimeduring the week, but it was not too crowded. There's about 10 tables both inside and outside, but it was a rainy day so optedfor the inside. They don't sell individual slices, but the small 10 pizza is only 4 reasonable slices. Service was very fastand friendly. Ordered the 10 Capricciosa pizza which took about 10-15 minutes to arrive. Pizza was straight out the oven andlooked great. Crust was a good thickness, crispy, just the right amount of sauce, and there was a generous amount ofingredients. They also have desserts such as gelato, tiramisu, cannolis, and cookies. I was too full for anything big, so justordered 2 cookies after another customer recommended them. It was a good recommendation. Nice hidden gem for good pizza. Goodfood and service.

Just phenomenal. The service was good, but the food was just raised. I can't say how good it was different than pure ecstasy. The salad was the perfect mix of mozzarella, tomatoes, salad and olive oil, which made a combination of flavors for a salad unlike any other. The salad was one of the simplest, but I was best for a while. Now the main course was about what I expected. The perfect blend of soft pasta layers, sticky and hearty meat, paired with crimson scrumptious red sauce and topped with fantastic melted cheese bring you directly to taste city. The tastes, textures and smells combine to make the best Italian food I've ever eaten and the best culinary experience in a few years. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants Italian. And for their low price day, it is criminal how underestimated the restaurant is. Delicious!

Before I get to the review, this place is located within the River Plaza at 405 N. Wabash. Turn off at the River Plaza sign of N. Wabash and follow the walkway to the River Plaza building. During lunch while visiting Chicago. I had all the usual deep pizzas and other famous pizza spots in Chicago, so I wanted to try somewhere else. It was midday, but it wasn't too crowded. There are about 10 tables both inside and outside, but it was a rainy day that chose the interior. They don't sell single slices, but the small 10 pizza is just 4 sensible slices. Service was very fast and friendly. Ordering the 10 Capricciosa pizza, which took about 10-15 minutes to arrive. Pizza was right out of the oven and looked great. Crust was a good thickness, crispy, just the right amount of sauce, and there was a generous amount of ingredients. They also have desserts such as Gelato, Tiramisu, Cannolis and Cookies. I was too full for everything big, so only ordered 2 cookies after another customer had recommended them. It was a good recommendation. Beautiful hidden jewel for good pizza. Good food and service.

Owned Operated by sisters Dee Liz, this Italian Lunch Dinner spot is an absolute staple for any Downtown Chicago regulars. Superb Pizza, Excellent sandwiches, and there is PLENTY more to look forward to every time you walk in those doors. Rustica Pizza Chicken Parm sandwich are my favorites. Next on the list to try Stuffed Gnocchi, THE LASAGNA on a rainy day is what Dee suggested, and their Vodka Sauce. You have to go into this place and enjoy one of the best seats for Lunch or Dinner in the city! Gelato Counter, Espresso Cookies... Dee Liz will not disappoint! The entire staff is great, they are kind and hospitable. We cannot wait for their Patio to open this summer! Thanks for all you do Dee, Liz Team!

Got the Silvio E Gabriele pizza. The arugula and prosciutto are pop'n. The pizza crush is nice and thin and crunchy. better than the lasagna that is marketed as Deep Dish. Will be back to try more.