Labriola

Everyone needs somewhere for their Chicago-style pizza christening, and Labriola was mine. Labriola’s pizzas are mouthwatering behemoths. It’s hard to imagine ungodly quantities of cheese atop 2 inches of golden crust as anything but delicious. And they were, indeed, delicious. However, I found the pizza to be lacking in sauce and overzealous with cheese (though take my non-native opinion with several grains of salt). Given the heavy prep time and denseness of the meal, Chicago-style pizza isn’t exactly my favorite form of cheese and carbs, but Labriola served up the experience I was after and for that it was worth a trip. My one recommendation is to avoid letting your eyes be bigger than your stomach (one 12” is enough to serve 4 hungry people!)

We strolled into this place on a whim about 20-30 min before closing, and the staff was MORE than accommodating! We are from Florida, and we are used to being turned away by restaurants near closing because “the kitchen is already closed”, so the way we were so warmly welcomed was amazing. We were seated with the most fantastic waitress we have ever encountered in our lives. Her name was Elizabeth, and she went above and beyond for us. Again, super surprising since it was so late in the evening, but she treated us like we were her first and only table of the night. Hands down the best service from a waitress ever! She had all the answers, all the tips, was super on top of things, I can’t express enough just how wonderful she was. Someone give this girl a raise! As far as food goes: delish!! This was our first Chicago pizza and we loved it—even my New Yorker boyfriend, but don’t tell anyone 😆. OMG AND THE GARLIC KNOTS! Don’t sleep on them! They’re almost croissant-like but so freakin good. I’ll be dreaming of them for the rest of my life!!!

I recently indulged in a delightful dining experience at Labriola Restaurant in the vibrant city of Chicago. The salmon and calamari dishes I ordered were nothing short of extraordinary – a symphony of flavors that left my taste buds singing. The attention to detail in the presentation added an extra layer of sophistication to the meal, making it a feast for both the palate and the eyes. The ambiance of Labriola is a perfect blend of chic and inviting, providing a comfortable setting for an exquisite culinary journey. The attentive service, akin to a well-choreographed dance, enhanced the overall enjoyment of my evening. Labriola Restaurant goes beyond merely serving dishes; it crafts an immersive gastronomic experience that resonates with the soul. In the bustling region of Chicago, Labriola stands out as a culinary gem, and I wholeheartedly award it a well-deserved five-star rating. It's a haven for those seeking a harmonious fusion of exceptional cuisine and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The waitress was very pushy, and a bit weird about my ID for a martini (which was not the best I have had) and had to take it back to ask even though I am well over 21. It seemed after that she treated me weird the whole time we ate. The Chicago style deep dish though was fantastic. I’m not a tomato person but the sauce as well the crust, which I tend to not finish was so cheesy and juicy. The opposite of a blah/plain pizza. It took awhile but was worth it.

Yes yes yes. So amazing best pizza I have ever had. My boyfriend and I were in Chicago and he wanted me to try a deep dish one and this was so mouth watering. The restaurant is so cute and nice, right next to our hotel the magnificent mile. Downtown and close to a lot of stores and other places. I had a spicy mango sangria snd it was delicious and Spicy. Me and my boyfriend got a deep dish pizza and chicken Alfredo to split the pizza was absolutely amazing super think and super cheesy, the Alfredo had a good flavor but it needed more spices more salt and pepper maybe a little garlic. This is a true authentic Italian place if you're looking for one. Just go and try the pizza you will not regret it!!! We both ate off of it twice. Also the happy hour had some really good deals on it you could get a whole craft of sangria for $20 and normally it's 36 and that was for drinks. I think there was about three flavors you could do in the crafts but regular I think it was about five