One of our favorite places to dine-in for a no frills meatball, pasta, and salad. The gentleman at the counter is always super polite and nice, very consistent service every time we go there. The price is right, the taste is good, and the ambiance is casual but cute. This is a really no brainer restaurant that everyone should try!
Crystal Peralta-Jasso
Had the lasagna and it tasted freshly made didn't give me any heart burn which is what usually happens when I have marinara, but they make their own and it must be off very high quality. Great portion, I could have saved some for tomorrow's lunch, but man it was too good to stop eating! Ajay comes with garlic bread that's super tasty too. Today, but not dry and crunchy. Still has the soft bread underneath. So yummy!
Megan Stephenson
Good food and really decent prices. They have cute decor and a small space, but I had a great time here and would come again! The pizza crust was so so, which is the only downside.
Brian Sacco
Great spot! Better pizza and better prices than the places around it. Service is always friendly. Can’t wait to try the other items on the menu!Verdict - would go back & recommend to friends.
Tom Greenan
Considering their name I had to try their Meatball Sandwich with Hot Giardiniera and I wasn’t disappointed. I couldn’t get over how big the sandwich was with gooey sticky cheese running down the side along with three good-sized meatballs and a side of hand cut fries. The young counter lady was very welcoming and made suggestions as I ordered.They have bottles and cans of soft drinks and water. I chose the cherry flavored sparkling water, it didn't have much of a cherry taste. I mentioned it to the counter lady and she said it’s sprinkling water not cherry soda pop.My mistake, I didn’t have my glasses with me. She offered me a Pepsi instead but I stayed with the sparkling water but it was a nice gesture on her part for offering. I will definitely go back again but I think I’ll try the Lasagna next time. It looks really good on one of the reviewer's photos.
Janet
Great place! We got the deep dish pizza, and it was a generous portion and had an amazing taste.Also had a couple of salads as appetizers. Very strongly recommend. I went on a Sunday shortly before closing and they were out of iced tea. Other than that, no complaints at all. Friendly staff and good service.
Tsahkratis
Great spot for evening take-out, but I could have easily dined-in if needed. Greek salad was fresh, crisp and clean, especially the romaine, and the dressing was authentic and well seasoned. Paired the salad with the Italian meatballs, and, while my expectations were high, they did not disappoint. Somehow they seemed more shredded than ground in texture and the marinara was something special. Looking forward to future visits and trying new things.
Dave Warner
Hadn’t had dinner so stopped in for a slice. They have a $5 slice and soda pop combo. I’ve got $5, I’m hungry, let’s do this. Asked the friendly guy behind the counter for the pepperoni slice and grabbed a Diet Pepsi. Not Diet Coke but they could have been out. No big deal. The slice was TWO regular slices actually. Cut mine in half and it was perfection. Just a great pizza slice. And yes, big points for the light and crispy crust! I’ve been told by friends that they have the best meatball sandwich in town, so I’ll be back to try that out on cheat Sunday. Highly recommended.
melanie a.
Always good. Always prompt. Always a great deal. And we love supporting a family owned business.
Kelley F.
I love little meatball! Not only is the food always fresh but service is super friendly!
Great home made Italian like Nona used to make. Meatballs are great. Nightly specials are adequate shareable portions. Cannoli are deelish too! Highly recommended local favorite.
Andrew W.
Had a really wonderful experience there last week and thought everything from the price to the freshness of the food to the service was fantastic. Everything there felt fresh and authentic and warm. Well worth a strong look.
Rob LaRocque
I want to keep this place a secret, but I feel the need to do my part with a 5 star review. My favorite pizza place in Chicago. I live in Lincoln Park and always order Little Meatball when my friends are over. My friends have started driving from all over the Chicago area to pick it up because it is so good. How this place doesn't make it on "best pizza" lists amazes me.
David W.
Last night I tried the Little Meatball for the first time, and it's the worst thing that ever happened to me. I picked up a regular meatball sandwich, an order of greek meatballs, and an order of cheesy garlic bread. Not only was it a really great price for the amount of food we got, it was SO GOOD. I can't get over how good every part of the meal was, including the sauce - I don't even like marinara sauce that much! Now I'm thinking about this place all day today. I have a delicious chicken cutlet prepared by my loving partner waiting for me for dinner, but what I really want is to go into this place and order one of everything on the menu. Will I make it a full week before I go there again? Will I look for homes and apartments in the neighborhood to make my addiction easier to feed? Will I ultimately become a "regular" and stop in a few times a week to pick up "the usual?" There's no way to know, but keep me in your thoughts and prayers, and try this place if you love good food and want to be ruined like I am.
Austin Jordan
The perfect Chicago style pizza joint. Affordable and delicious! From the crispy crust, to the quality meat and sauce flavor. Loved it!
One of our favorite places to dine-in for a no frills meatball, pasta, and salad. The gentleman at the counter is always super polite and nice, very consistent service every time we go there. The price is right, the taste is good, and the ambiance is casual but cute. This is a really no brainer restaurant that everyone should try!
Had the lasagna and it tasted freshly made didn't give me any heart burn which is what usually happens when I have marinara, but they make their own and it must be off very high quality. Great portion, I could have saved some for tomorrow's lunch, but man it was too good to stop eating! Ajay comes with garlic bread that's super tasty too. Today, but not dry and crunchy. Still has the soft bread underneath. So yummy!
Good food and really decent prices. They have cute decor and a small space, but I had a great time here and would come again! The pizza crust was so so, which is the only downside.
Great spot! Better pizza and better prices than the places around it. Service is always friendly. Can’t wait to try the other items on the menu!Verdict - would go back & recommend to friends.
Considering their name I had to try their Meatball Sandwich with Hot Giardiniera and I wasn’t disappointed. I couldn’t get over how big the sandwich was with gooey sticky cheese running down the side along with three good-sized meatballs and a side of hand cut fries. The young counter lady was very welcoming and made suggestions as I ordered.They have bottles and cans of soft drinks and water. I chose the cherry flavored sparkling water, it didn't have much of a cherry taste. I mentioned it to the counter lady and she said it’s sprinkling water not cherry soda pop.My mistake, I didn’t have my glasses with me. She offered me a Pepsi instead but I stayed with the sparkling water but it was a nice gesture on her part for offering. I will definitely go back again but I think I’ll try the Lasagna next time. It looks really good on one of the reviewer's photos.
Great place! We got the deep dish pizza, and it was a generous portion and had an amazing taste.Also had a couple of salads as appetizers. Very strongly recommend. I went on a Sunday shortly before closing and they were out of iced tea. Other than that, no complaints at all. Friendly staff and good service.
Great spot for evening take-out, but I could have easily dined-in if needed. Greek salad was fresh, crisp and clean, especially the romaine, and the dressing was authentic and well seasoned. Paired the salad with the Italian meatballs, and, while my expectations were high, they did not disappoint. Somehow they seemed more shredded than ground in texture and the marinara was something special. Looking forward to future visits and trying new things.
Hadn’t had dinner so stopped in for a slice. They have a $5 slice and soda pop combo. I’ve got $5, I’m hungry, let’s do this. Asked the friendly guy behind the counter for the pepperoni slice and grabbed a Diet Pepsi. Not Diet Coke but they could have been out. No big deal. The slice was TWO regular slices actually. Cut mine in half and it was perfection. Just a great pizza slice. And yes, big points for the light and crispy crust! I’ve been told by friends that they have the best meatball sandwich in town, so I’ll be back to try that out on cheat Sunday. Highly recommended.
Always good. Always prompt. Always a great deal. And we love supporting a family owned business.
I love little meatball! Not only is the food always fresh but service is super friendly!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great home made Italian like Nona used to make. Meatballs are great. Nightly specials are adequate shareable portions. Cannoli are deelish too! Highly recommended local favorite.
Had a really wonderful experience there last week and thought everything from the price to the freshness of the food to the service was fantastic. Everything there felt fresh and authentic and warm. Well worth a strong look.
I want to keep this place a secret, but I feel the need to do my part with a 5 star review. My favorite pizza place in Chicago. I live in Lincoln Park and always order Little Meatball when my friends are over. My friends have started driving from all over the Chicago area to pick it up because it is so good. How this place doesn't make it on "best pizza" lists amazes me.
Last night I tried the Little Meatball for the first time, and it's the worst thing that ever happened to me. I picked up a regular meatball sandwich, an order of greek meatballs, and an order of cheesy garlic bread. Not only was it a really great price for the amount of food we got, it was SO GOOD. I can't get over how good every part of the meal was, including the sauce - I don't even like marinara sauce that much! Now I'm thinking about this place all day today. I have a delicious chicken cutlet prepared by my loving partner waiting for me for dinner, but what I really want is to go into this place and order one of everything on the menu. Will I make it a full week before I go there again? Will I look for homes and apartments in the neighborhood to make my addiction easier to feed? Will I ultimately become a "regular" and stop in a few times a week to pick up "the usual?" There's no way to know, but keep me in your thoughts and prayers, and try this place if you love good food and want to be ruined like I am.
The perfect Chicago style pizza joint. Affordable and delicious! From the crispy crust, to the quality meat and sauce flavor. Loved it!