Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna · Chicago
Boka's wood-fired pizzeria and Italian taverna in River North
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna opened in 2025 inside the former GT Fish & Oyster space in River North, Boka Restaurant Group's polished take on wood-fired pizza. In a city where great pizza usually means a counter, a slice, or a wait, it is the rare sit-down, reservation-friendly option, built by chefs Chris Pandel and Lee Wolen.
It is not a Michelin room and does not pretend to be. It is a comfortable, well-run Italian taverna from a group that knows how to fill a Chicago dining room.
The draw is the wood-fired oven, turning out blistered, char-edged pizzas built on Boka's kitchen standards. Around the pies runs a full taverna menu of house pastas, shareable Italian plates, and antipasti that turn a pizza run into a proper dinner. The room is lively rather than formal, dressed up just enoug
Address: 531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, 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
Frequently asked about Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
How do I get a reservation at Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna in Chicago?
Tables at Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna?
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna?
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna located?
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna is in Chicago, at 531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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