Piece Restaurant
(773) 772-4422
1927 W North Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9104
-87.676
Neighborhoods: West Side, Wicker Park
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm
Fri 11:30am-12:30am
Sat 11am-12:30am
Sun 11am-10pm (bar open Sun-Fri till 2am, Sat till 3am)
Price:
$
Parking:
Valet
Last updated 1.30.09
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The Scene
A sports bar in Wicker Park? Not quite, but Piece comes close enough to make its hipster neighbors raise an eyebrow. Games are shown on a projection screen and on TVs above the curvy bar, and the professional crowd sports more Dockers than DKNY. But with its cement floor, multilevel seating and skylights, this pizza joint is still cooler than just about anything up in Wrigleyville.
The Food
Die-hard deep-dish fans may scoff, but Piece's hand-formed pies have made believers out of Chicago pizza junkies. White pizza starts with olive oil, garlic and mozzarella; topped with spinach and meatball, it boasts a supremely crisp, flaky crust that's as flavorful as its toppings. The "plain" style is far from it, boasting tomato sauce, Parmesan and garlic. Add a small, impressive list of international beers bolstered by ales brewed on the premises and you'll be hard-pressed to find a reason to leave.
User Reviews
Sunshine6
March 13, 2009
Huge portions, fresh ingredients, and awesome beer. It can get crowded on the weekends, but that is understandable. I would recommend going on a weeknight or if you go on the weekend, give yourself plenty of time to hang out at the bar and try a few beers while you wait for a table. The staff was friendly and attentive, and even though you could tell our server was very busy, she made time to stop and chat/give us a couple suggestions. I will definitely be back!
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asd81
January 18, 2009
We'd never tried New Haven-style pizza before, and we weren't disappointed with the quality. A small red with clams and spinach was more than enough for two. Now, I am not a picky person when it comes to service. When the hostess told us it would be a 25 minute wait when it was closer to an hour, I understood that it was Championship Sunday. However, the hostess inexplicably called two groups who were further down the list (each with 2-3 people who didn't have reservations--same as our group) before us. This happened although we were standing no more than three feet away from the hostess the entire wait. After we were skipped over the second time I approached the hostess, who asked "have you been helped yet?" I noticed the wait list and that every group called before us (and after us) was clearly blacked out, so there was little chance the hostess simply made a mistake. When I pointed out that we were actually next, she made no apology. After being seated about 15 minutes later, the waiter was very pleasant, and we eventually got our pizza. Again, the pizza was very good: the red sauce is not overwhelming; the clams/spinach combo worked well and the thin crust was perfect. However, the hostess' random sub-mediocrity just about ruined an otherwise good pizza experience. I understand that hostesses get busy, but really, they only have one job: call the next name, count the menus and guide customers to a specific table. At least one Piece hostess cannot perform that job.
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brobert9
August 15, 2008
Overpriced, no cheese, hard crust. NO WAY IN HELL REPRESENTS CHICAGO PIZZA!!! Lived in Chicago for over 24 years and was very disapointed after several recommendations from friends. I would rather grab a frozen pizza from dominicks. If you have ever had market day pizza, it resembles.
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When to Go:
Wednesdays feature live jazz starting at 8pm; Thursdays offer karaoke starting at 9:30pm, and live-band karaoke picks up on Saturdays.
What to Drink:
Piece brews its own beer, and has won awards for its Worryin' Ale and Golden Arm. There's also an international selection of bottles like Chimay, Leffe, Czechvar and a light Belgian brew called Delerium Tremens.
Save Money:
On Tuesdays, house drafts are just $3.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Smoking Permitted:
At Bar
