Pompei
(312) 421-5179
1531 W Taylor St
Chicago,
IL
60607
41.8692
-87.6649
Neighborhoods: West Side, University Village / Little Italy
Reviews & Ratings for Pompei
19 reviews
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Ok, not sure I love the food by nicole m. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 13, 2008
I often went here while in high school and have been there a few times since then. I was never crazy about the food and found my experience to be the same more recently. They have pastas, salads, and sandwiches.
Chicken herb ravioli------ummmmmm....yummy!
by bylisajobarr
December 04, 2006
These homemade pasta delicacies will melt in your mouth. The sauce is fresh tomato-y and suculent.
Atmosphere will definitely put you in the mood for Italiano--the high ceilings, pillars, artwork. very tasteful and spacious.
Don't forget the cannolis---they taste just like the ones I've had in NY.
Italian Food by Barry S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
August 23, 2006
I consider this place to be the Italian Fast Food Restaurant, because you order what you want behind their food counter and pay the food your self, then they will give you number for your food. The staff will deliver your food to your table later using the number you receive early on. I would say the food is good, although not the best for Italian food. They have wide variety of pizza, pasta and also salad. The price is ok, not too cheap but not expensive. You will have a large portion for the price that you pay.
Best Tiramisu Ever!!!
by ukgrad04
April 27, 2006
Every time I visit Chicago I go here to get my favorite dessert! No need to say more.
BEST VARIETY OF PIZZA IN CHICAGO! by CYNTHIA M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 09, 2006
POMPEI WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1909 BY THE DAVINO FAMILY. IT WAS JUST A BAKERY THAT GRADUALLY INCORPORATED PIZZA AND SANDWICHES. YOU HAVE TO SEE IT NOW - THEY EVEN HAVE BANQUET ROOMS. AND IF YOU EVER WANTED TO SEE A LARGE SELECTION OF PIZZA - IT'S HERE! THEY HAVE A DRIVE-BY WINDOW WHERE YOU CAN CALL AHEAD FOR YOUR ORDER AND THEY ALSO DELIVER. THEIR MENU IS EXTENSIVE FROM APPETIZERS TO DESSERT. MY FAVORITE IS THE MARIE'S SALAD MADE WITH HEARTS OF ROMAINE, FRIED PROSCIUTTO, RED ONIONS, BLUE CHEESE AND TOPPED WITH MARIE'S VINAIGRETTE! IT IS AWESOME!
PROS: Parking is scarce especially during lunch time.
CONS:
Inexpensive Italian cusine draws neighborhood locals to this comfortable spot.
by Contributor
August 22, 2005
In Short
Frescos adorn the walls at this Taylor Street spot, where police officers, Medical District employees and students gather for fresh Italian food served cafeteria style. Diners order from the long glass cases, then wait for delivery at tables in one of restaurant's two large rooms. Freshly baked pizzas and pizza strudels are popular, as are fresh salads with toppings such as dried cherries, blue cheese and toasted nuts.
I Eat Pompei everyday
by cubanitalian
June 06, 2005
I love the food. I've eaten everything on the menu twice! I know personally that the food is fresh and the cheesecake with raspberry sauce is to die for. Gnocchi baked with tomatocream sauce is my favorite. Right on Ralph and family!!!!!
- Pros: fresh baked goods, owners greet you, great service
Fresh Food?
by vasu
March 26, 2004
I have been eating in Pompei for past 2 years... say once a week. I dont know whether they are running out of right kind of bread that comes with salad or pasta.They keep on changing the type of bread. I doubt these breads are good enought. I wouldnt mind this after all this is a cheap eat. But Last time I had Chicken ceaser salad and i definitely say the chicken is older than a day or two. It was so dry that I had to masticate for a while before i could swollow it. Definitely a Disappointment. I dont think i will go there with so many options in Taylor Street.
- Pros: Inexpensive, Fast service
food is eh.
by kgo1
December 29, 2003
the food use to be better before they moved to their new location. the food's not terrible or anything....it's still decent, just use to be better a few years ago. i tried their cheesecake for the first time about a month ago....it was also the last time i will taste that cheesecake. the texture was not smooth and was dry....sucked the moisture out of my mouth.
- Pros: parking lot, inexpensive
- Cons: food not as good past
An Italian Favorite
by Joanne32
November 08, 2003
The food is always fresh tasting. Especially the salads. Great choices and excellent sauces. I like the casual atmosphere. You can go there with friends and children too.
