Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna · Chicago
Boka's wood-fired pizzeria and Italian taverna in River North
Why we recommend Zarella in Chicago
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna is the Boka Restaurant Group's polished take on wood-fired pizza, opened in 2025 inside the former GT Fish & Oyster space in River North. In a city where great pizza usually means a counter, a slice, or a wait, Zarella is the rare sit-down, reservation-friendly option, built by chefs Chris Pandel and Lee Wolen. It is not a Michelin room, and it does not pretend to be. It is a comfortable, well-run Italian taverna from a group that knows how to fill a dining room in Chicago.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
The draw is the wood-fired oven, turning out blistered, char-edged pizzas built on Boka's kitchen standards. Around the pies you will find a full taverna menu: house pastas, shareable Italian plates, and the kind
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
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