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Pompei on Taylor
Cuisine: European, Italian
Price Range: $
10Best Says
This cafeteria-style restaurant has a well-deserved reputation for putting out some of the area's best pizzas, breads and desserts. The menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches,... Read More
This cafeteria-style restaurant has a well-deserved reputation for putting out some of the area's best pizzas, breads and desserts. The menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and desserts. Start with a Marie's Special salad which includes chunky hearts of romaine, red onions, fried prosciutto and blue cheese with their signature thick homemade vinaigrette. Continue with a stuffed pizza with names like "The Works" and "Beef Angelo" or a homemade pasta topped with savory Italian sausage or meatballs for times when only good old-fashioned Italian will do. Don't overlook the desserts. Order a slice of Italian chocolate sheet cake or try a chocolate-dipped cannoli. The place is pretty big and a garage door contraption opens up for al fresco dining during the warmer days but it gets crowded during lunch time so get in earlier during the weekdays.
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Address:
1531 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607
312-421-5179
Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 10am-10pm
- Sun: 10am-9pm
Website:
pompeiusa.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Megy Karydes
Chicago Local Expert
- Family Friendly: "Free parking in the back - take advantage of it!"
- Restaurants near UIC Pavilion: "Avoid weekday lunch hour when it gets very busy"
- Best for Family Friendly Because: An inexpensive and casual Italian restaurant that puts out its version of stuffed pizza that has diners coming back regularly.
- Best for Restaurants near UIC Pavilion Because: A staple in Little Italy, Pompei is the spot to visit for when one needs some stuffed pizza or pasta dish in an unfussy environment.