Zazas Pizzeria Reviews
Submitted by Dave Kaplan on 08/22/2022
Dave Kaplan 5 stars rating.
It’s about a 20m bike ride from near west side. I took the 606 going home which is how I’m going ‘to’ next time. Zaza’s is in a popular shopping area, so I imagine parking is pretty good. But biking in Chicago is very doable.
I didn’t see the kiosk, I was looking at the kitchen area but next time I’m going kiosk for ordering. Seems like the preferred dine-in method. I paid cash for a slice of cheese and a bottle of water. About $7. This was noonish on a Thursday, they were not super busy.
This slice of Zaza’s pizza was light crispy with an airy heel... It’s not a floppy foldable slice. Not soft and chewy. It’s like a crispy tavern Chicago meets NYC, maybe!? Chadd, the owner/partner/chef, has a fine dining professional background, so I imagine the fancier slices are amazing. I kept it simple, interested in the dough. Chadd makes great dough, light and easy digesting. I’m going back. Thanks Chadd and Zaza people!
Meg Lindsey 5 stars rating.
Family owned biz and everything tastes next level! Huge fan of the Gold Medal ????, garlic knots, cheese curds, Caesar salad & cheesecake. They also sell pizza by the slice
Submitted by Meg Lindsey on 09/16/2022
Pat Lood 5 stars rating.
Overall not bad. Service is nice and pizza wasn't too bad either. Spent just under $5 for a single slice of cheese. Really liked the dough. It was airy yet crunchy with great texture. Cheese wasn't bad but the pizza was a bit too oily.
Submitted by Pat Lood on 09/09/2022
Dorin Parasca 5 stars rating.
Had a slice of their gold medal pizza and split a cheese pie with my son. Phenomenal. Make sure you call ahead - wait times can be 1hr+ if you're picking up.
Submitted by Dorin Parasca on 09/08/2022
Trae Bundrant 5 stars rating.
The pizza is excellent. I love New York slices and Zazas pizza was off the chain good. Cool thing is you can stop in for a slice or get a whole pizza. We had the bacon jam and white pizza, so freaking good. Oh, it's BYOB! BOOM! Run don't walk. :)
Submitted by Trae Bundrant on 08/22/2022
Courtney Bandemer 5 stars rating.
Tastiest artisan style pizza ever! So much flavor with the truffle and mushrooms and herbs, I loved it. Also a great crust! I can’t wait to try the other ones
Submitted by Courtney Bandemer on 08/12/2022
Zoe 5 stars rating.
zazaspizza opened in March 2022 and it’s definitely one of my new favorite pizza spots in Chicago! ????
It’s New York style where you can order by the slice or one large size with premium, locally sourced ingredients.
I tried the pepperoni and truffle mushroom pizzas. ???? Chef Brett loaded the dough with pepperonis, which is a must when ordering pepperoni pizza. Any place that skimps you on the pepperoni gets one strike ???? The highlight of the pepperoni pizza was the sauce. So much flavor with some slight heat to it with the pepperonis! I loved it!
The truffle mushroom pizza came with different types of cheeses, a truffle cream base, lots of mushrooms, and truffle oil drizzle at the end! The crust was perfectly cooked, super cheesy, and can never go wrong with truffle! ????
I highly recommend this pizza spot! Go and support a local business in Lakeview when you’re craving pizza next!
Submitted by Zoe on 08/06/2022
Max Friedman 5 stars rating.
I love the vibe and the pizza. The pizza has incredible sauce, very well seasoned and just enough sweetness - would eat on pasta. The crust is great, crisp with just enough give. The outer crust is awesome, super satisfying chew to it and it gets brushed with olive oil and then topped with some flaky salt - so good. Everything about the place and the food feels like the people working on it really care. Staff are super nice. Variety of free mints. I eat a lot of pizza in Chicago and there is no where I’d rather get it from than zazas, everyone should go. When I first checked it out I was worried they weren’t going to do enough business, but lately it’s always full when I go. Happy for them and wish them all the continued success!
Submitted by Max Friedman on 08/06/2022
Tara Brown 5 stars rating.
Awesome food, great service and definitely a repeat. Various types of slices makes it easy to try something different than your standard cheese, sausage or pepperoni pizza. I loved the check out as well. Very cool self service checkout, with a super friendly staff to help. I started out with fine in and had to leave. The pizza slice was so good. I could taste the fresh ingredients and the crust was different in a very very good way. I'm a foodie as you can tell and give them an awesome review. I heated up my slice at home in my air fryer and it was like I just got it at the restaurant. A hidden gem.
Submitted by Tara Brown on 07/27/2022
ile 5 stars rating.
got this place recommended by a close relative, the cookie is ADDICTIVE! everything tasted sooo good. we got the pepperoni pizza, the sauce was exquisite (this is coming from a picky tomato-sauce-eater). staff is very friendly, and the place looked very chill. tier 1 pizza restaurant, 6 stars ????????
Submitted by Ile on 06/12/2022
Samone Hu 4 stars rating.
Only been here once, but happy to come back again. Had a couple sausage slices, garlic knots, and beverages. The slices where nice and hot and delicious. Crust was like a crispy medium that would hold toppings well and can be folded if you choose. The garlic knots had and amazing sauce (I can put that garlic sauce on so many things!), but I think we enjoyed the pizza flavors more. This place is great for a quick and casual bite. Plus I liked that you can wash your hands without having to actually go in the bathroom. Pizza is definitely a hands on food. Oh ans its BYOB if you'd like.
Submitted by Samone Hu on 03/30/2022
Jenn Kaplan 5 stars rating.
We love this place! It’s easily the best NY style in Chicago. We got the Gold Medal (cheese) and Truffle Mushroom (whole pies). The pizzas are huge, yet feel so light. Super simple yet flavorful sauce, great tasting cheese, everything is in perfect balance. They brush the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with flakey salt. Everything about this pizza is nearly perfect.
Submitted by Jenn Kaplan on 03/14/2022
chitownsouthpaw 5 stars rating.
I drove an hour to Zazas, and that was easy compared to having to make a choice between the amazing types of pies they offer! The cook on the crust was perfect. Amazing crisp and extremely flavorful. You can tell Zazas puts immense love and care into their pizzas with the excellent ingredients they’re comprised of. I can’t wait to return again and again to try everything they have to offer
Submitted by Chitownsouthpaw on 02/20/2022
Gabby Wenger 5 stars rating.
This is the best thin crust pizza you can find in Chicago. The white pie and grandma pie were my favorites but you really can’t go wrong with anything you order. I normally discard my crust after finishing a slice but the sesame crust on the white pie was too flavorful to not eat. Counting down the days until I can return.
Submitted by Gabby Wenger on 02/05/2022
Tim Buran 5 stars rating.
Just wow... Born and raised on NY Style Pizza and probably some of the best Chicago has to offer. Really nice balance of cheese to sauce and fantastic char on the bottom of each slice. Did dine-in and the staff working are just great. This place is BOYB so bring a great bottle of wine and a group because you will want to order every pizza on the menu. Will be back for sure!
Submitted by Tim Buran on 01/30/2022
Gabbie Weisburger 5 stars rating.
This is the best pizza we’ve had in Chicago! This will be our new go to spot. We had the white pizza and loved it. Can’t wait to try others!
Submitted by Gabbie Weisburger on 01/09/2022
Eric Holland 5 stars rating.
Best pizza I’ve had in Chicago. The grandma slice is unreal, but all their pizzas are so good. I’m not normally a fan of white pies, but I’d order a whole pie of it from here. The crust is a show stopper, and everything is so perfectly flavorful. Highly recommend! This is my go-to pizza spot from now on.
Submitted by Eric Holland on 12/19/2021
Casey Boatwright 5 stars rating.
AMAZING new addition to Chicago. Best pizza I have had here, for sure. We had the bacon jam and the truffle mushroom pies. Can’t wait to come back to try the others!
Submitted by Casey Boatwright on 12/07/2021
Robert Perran 5 stars rating.
Thank you pizza gods for Zazas! Unreal pizza (had the pepperoni and vodka sausage) with incredible dough, crust and ingredients. So many flavor layers and perfectly hits the pizza vibes you’re looking for ????????. For a kicker, try the Basque cheesecake and try not to smile. Will be back many times over.
Submitted by Robert Perran on 12/06/2021
Kevin G 5 stars rating.
As soon as you walk in you feel the vibes. Good music in the background, unique art and a very friendly staff. We had the white pie the bacon jam and the grandma and they were all perfect in their own way. I loved the white so much I had to grab a slice on my way home today! Truly outstanding flavors and definitely unlike any pizza I have ever had. Welcome to the neighborhood!!
Submitted by Kevin G on 12/04/2021
