Spacca Napoli Pizzeria · Chicago
Ravenswood's wood-fired Neapolitan benchmark, ranked among the world's best pizzas
Why we recommend Spacca Napoli Pizzeria in Chicago
Spacca Napoli is the city's benchmark for true Neapolitan pizza, and its backstory is part of the appeal. Jonathan Goldsmith, a former social worker, became a pizzaiolo at 50 and opened Spacca Napoli on February 14, 2006, baking in an oven built by Naples artisans. The results speak for themselves: 50 Top Pizza has ranked it among the world's best. The signature is the Margherita, made with San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, and basil, the pie that defines the Neapolitan style. For Chicago pizza beyond deep dish, this is the wood-fired standard-bearer.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
The setting is a warm, family-run Ravenswood pizzeria with an Italian-village feel, built around its wood-fired Neapolitan oven. Order the Margh
Address: 1769 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00
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