Roberts Pizza and Dough Company Reviews
Submitted by JD McQueen on 08/28/2022
JD McQueen 5 stars rating.
Stopped by on a pizza tour. Serious artisan style pies here. Excellent food, friendly staff. Located right on the canal -outdoor dining.
Cory Outwater 5 stars rating.
This is a must if you are looking for some of the best pizza in Chicago. The owner actually works there on a daily basis and came up with his own sour dough starter. Some of the best pizza you will ever have. A lot of thought and hard work went into this place.
Submitted by Cory Outwater on 09/02/2022
Brad Wollmer 5 stars rating.
Robert’s is a unique Chicago pizza joint. They don’t do deep dish or the traditional Chicago thin crust. The pizza here is closer to New York style, but with an incredible amount of love baked in.
We have been coming to Robert’s for years. Our worst experience was a 4 star, but it averages 5 star.
Tips:
- In the summer, call ahead to get a table outside by the water. It feels like Amsterdam.
- 1 pizza is big enough for 2 people if they are light eaters. If it’s your first time, order 1 pizza per person and try different ones. Worst case you have to take some home. ????
- The salads are hit and miss.
- If they have a special pizza, give it a try. Every time we have tried one, it’s been amazing, and they don’t keep them around often.
Submitted by Brad Wollmer on 08/14/2022
Tarek El-Ghazaly 5 stars rating.
We live a block away but have been driving away for our pizza as our impression was that these nice places on the river would be too touristy with inflated reviews. Well, that was till we found out Robert's Pizza and Dough Co. is (to our knowledge) the only place that makes a seafood pizza and that's what brought us here. Not only was the seafood pizza incredible, but the crust dough tastes delicious with a very unique flavor to it. I used to look down at any pizza that wasn't using sourdough, but their pies aren't Neapolitan and aren't trying to be. I also tried the duck prosciutto pizza out of curiosity, and I must say it was disappointing but it's not what brought us here. The duck flavor just didn't work, and was overall overwhelming the dough/crust and sauce flavor. We also had the Burrata appetizer, and it was creamier than other pizzerias in the neighborhood, and was made even better with the incredible fig or dates jam. We had both on two occasions. Robert himself was seen talking to patrons and to us throughout our delightful stay this afternoon. Overall we had a great time and we know we're coming back for more seafood pizza and maybe a margherita pizza.
Submitted by Tarek El-ghazaly on 08/06/2022
Katrina Marie N 5 stars rating.
Such a fun and casual pizza spot located along the Chicago River (Ogden Slip). Having tried over more than a dozen types of pizza, I must say that this pizza is something I would eat every day. The dough is definitely their specialty but the body of the pizza can be a tad bit thicker to avoid soggyness/floppyness. We came 30min prior to Happy Hour ending and opted for a couple of cocktails as well as Marinated Olives which were "like buttah!" Ambience was excellent and service was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back for a full Happy Hour experience or other.
Submitted by Katrina Marie N on 07/22/2022
Federico Pizzuto 5 stars rating.
A great pizza in the heart of Chicago.
I have heard good things about this place and I went to check it out. Very surprised about the quality of the food and the “Sopressata” pizza was incredible. I am from Italy and from Calabria and those flavors brought me back home.
Price is reasonable for the quality and the quantity. Servers were very nice!
A very nice surprise and absolutely recommended!
Submitted by Federico Pizzuto on 07/09/2022
Vishna Patel 3 stars rating.
Cocktails were cool and refreshing on a hot summer day. We got the Mediterranean salad which was crispy and the banana pepper olive combo was delicious. The mushroom pizza paired well with the cream sauce. We also ordered the chorizo pizza and added the arrabiatta sauce on top. Overall, the drinks and appetizers were better than the pizza.
Submitted by Vishna Patel on 06/20/2022
Daniella Carriglio 5 stars rating.
Personally I feel this place is hidden gem and easily passed up! We Made reservations on open table for the patio for 4 adults and 1 baby (10 month old) for a Saturday afternoon. It was such nice weather and located in a low key area which it doesn’t feel so crowded and congested.
Staff is amazing from the moment of just checking in! Everyone is very friendly and attentive. We met one staff member who was even talking to us about their local burrata because the burrata is flipping amazing! Some of the best calamari I’ve had in Chicago and one of the only places in Chicago that makes GOOD seafood pizza. All of their pizzas are incredible, fresh and the crust dough tastes delicious. Highly recommend!
Submitted by Daniella Carriglio on 06/20/2022
Elle Z 5 stars rating.
I have been wanting to try Robert's Pizza for a few years. Got drinks there once sitting by their perfect location on the Ogden Slip, but today was my day.
So my cousin and I headed there. A bit rainy today and a little chilly, but we opted to sit by the open sliding windows.
I called the manager over to find out what the crust was made of due to my serious food allergies. Last restaurant I went to was Saturday in Streeterville & theirs had SOY FLOUR. What? My Italian Grandmothers are both spinning in their graves. (I left without ordering.)
The manager was kind and double-checked and the reassured me it's only wheat flour. Perfecto!
Our waitress was Katie. Very sweet as was another blonde gal there who talked about how much she loves working at Robert's (nice to hear.)
We ordered the Lia covered with black olives. (My next time I want the one with prosciutto and arugula...that sounds delish.)
It took about 35 minutes or so to get our pizza. It looked incredible. We dove in. (Hence the lack of photos showing an entire pizza...lol)
My cousin has been to Italy and her comment was it reminded her of the pizza in Italy. My comment was Holy Sh$#, this is amazing!! (Hope no one heard me.)
I admit my fav pizza is Spacca Napoli, but I have to say that this very closely rivals Spacca.
The crust is the perfect combo of soft, chewy, and a little bit of crisp. The sauce delicious.
Robert truly perfected this crust.
I did download their app. It's very glitchy. I still suggest you download it. I saw my points posted already.
The pizza, location, excellent service, and nice atmosphere makes this a 5-star place.
Perfect spot for a date.
Thank you, Robert's Pizza.
Submitted by Elle Z on 06/08/2022
Andrea Chiarelli 5 stars rating.
Incredible pizza, the sausage tasted proper Italian and the crust was delicious! Great spot near the water so it’s lovely on a sunny day.
Submitted by Andrea Chiarelli on 06/03/2022
Rui Zhong 5 stars rating.
Good experience overall. Beautiful outdoor setting. Wish there was more shade outside. Salmon pizza was awesome. Creative tasty with the egg on top.
Submitted by Rui Zhong on 05/15/2022
Dana Gonzalez 5 stars rating.
Amazing food & amazing staff! The bartender/waitress gave us the best recommendation for what to orders and we could have been happier. Everything was outstanding.
Submitted by Dana Gonzalez on 04/29/2022
Tina C. 4 stars rating.
I really enjoyed the pizza at Robert's. It had a nice kick of heat. The handmade crust was awesome. Our server was great and her recommendations were helpful.
Submitted by Tina C. on 04/21/2022
Molly Bernard Patoff 5 stars rating.
Robert is a gem & his pizza is no different. When your in Chicago & want a break from your go to pizza that's when you go to Robert's Pizza and Dough Company. The staff is fantastic & the Bartender Ryan is amazing. Let them know Molly sent you, can't go wrong, enjoy ????
Submitted by Molly Bernard Patoff on 03/24/2022
John P Sorg 5 stars rating.
Okay,
We are not from the city, but we were visiting our son in the city. We saw Robert's Pizza while we were heading back from downtown. Fortunately we had our vaccination cards with lol. Calamari for a starter, which was lightly breaded and very delicious. The sauce had a slight bite to it which blended with the flavor of the calamari real well. My wife had the Apple hazelnut salad with shrimp. She also had a Mai Tai. I had the chicken parmesan sandwich with the side salad. I also had a whiskey sour. My wife ordered a coffee afterwards which she said was fantastic. Our lunch was a real treat, the food was fantastic all the way around A+++. The drinks were maybe a B. Not quite an A but I'm not complaining. I would be remiss not to mention Jose B. He is an excellent server and a fine human being. And our conversation was very enjoyable. Also, the young latina hostess was very kind and polite she also had some of the most beautiful made up eyes that we've seen in a long time. So, I wish I grabbed her name.
Submitted by John P Sorg on 02/27/2022
Tiffany Lu 5 stars rating.
The crust wasn't burnt and was soft enough to bite into. However, the crust was really burnt in some areas. Rare to find that here. I also love thin crust and the menu items are so unique! The seafood pizza was interesting!
Submitted by Tiffany Lu on 01/27/2022
Autumn Huge 4 stars rating.
We went to this place on Sunday evening. It was not too crowded. Service was fast. We ordered Mediterranean salad which was very fresh and tasty. We also ordered a seafood pizza. It was a good choice except the pizza was a little cold. Otherwise I’d give them a 5-star. I’d recommend if you like gourmet pizzas.
Submitted by Autumn Huge on 11/21/2021
Miguel Sandejas 5 stars rating.
If you're looking for a delightful pizza feast by the river, Robert's pizza is the best place to go! Their pizza is phenomenal - best crust ever. Gnocchi was good and hearty. Fried calamari - perfectly cooked, but a little underseasoned. Pricey, but good.
Overall, it was a great dining experience by the river.
Submitted by Miguel Sandejas on 10/23/2021
Tracee Young 5 stars rating.
Wow, had roasted veggie and sausage pizza and wow, amazing. Soo much flavor, white sauce with garlic and herbs, so delicious! Cocktails were great, my first time there but not my last! Service was great, Beto is awesome, so patient, so friendly and fun, I had a great time.
Submitted by Tracee Young on 09/13/2021
Daniël 4 stars rating.
Had a nice dinner here, food was good though maybe not outstanding. Our server was a bit impatient with us, as they seem to want to be very fast-paced.
Their patio, especially the level that’s down near the water, is quite lovely. And the pizza is very tasty.
Submitted by Daniël on 08/08/2021
