Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria

"It is such a cozy and welcoming spot for authentic Italian food in downtown Chicago. I had the lasagna — so delicious yet light — and the eggplant rolls were incredible, truly homemade and full of flavor. The homemade gelato was the perfect finish. The pizza was so good that even though I don’t usually eat pizza, we ordered it again 😄 That says everything. Add in warm, friendly service and a charming atmosphere, and this place really feels special. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great Italian restaurant in Chicago — I’ll definitely be back! 🇮🇹🍝🍕"

"Cozy atmosphere with delicious food. The staff was all very friendly. We tried the cheesy garlic bread, a Caesar salad, and a 10 inch pepperoni. Everything was fresh and yummy. We also tried the cannoli, while it was good and had interesting flavor, it was not what I had in mind when ordering. I would probably go for some of the gelato I saw next time for a sweet treat."

"I don’t often write reviews, but wow, I feel like I have no choice. I’ll be brief, but the service was excellent, food and drinks came out quick and were AMAZING, and everything was fairly priced. The complete package. Gio was a phenomenal server, and an even better bartender. I've had espresso martinis in most major cities in the US—and Chicago is no exception. I prefer them to be served light, but dark is fine too, if that’s how the bartender prefers to serve it. But wow. Gio’s dark espresso martini was BY FAR the best espresso martini I’ve ever had. And it was DARK. I’m not even going to talk about the pizza, because it speaks for itself—just look at the pictures. Fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, perfectly cooked. This place puts Giordano’s and Uno’s to shame. A restaurant that checks the boxes for service, price, and taste doesn’t come around very often, but Bongiorno’s absolutely hits the mark. Special shoutout to Gio—I’m still dreaming about that espresso martini…"

"Everything about this restaurant was perfect. The pizza was incredible- flavorful with a delicious crust. The cannolis were rich and sweet. The service was fantastic, quick and attentive and kind. We highly recommend this place."

"Death row!! Thats what im gonna call their bruschetta!!! OMG incredible! Came on warm bread with ice cold tomatoes. The fresh balsamic vinegrette was unreal. It was some how creamy yet full of flavor! If I was on death row and this was my last meal this bruschetta would be it! Also had a personal pan pizza and their chicken parmasean which was also great! Would recommend!"