Pomodoro E Mozzarella
1850 Main St, Saint Charles, IL, 60174
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Address :
1850 Main St
Saint Charles, IL, 60174 - Phone (630) 549-0589
- Website https://www.thepomodoroemozzarella.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Peter R.
We visited today and had a fantastic lunch! The pizza was outstanding and so were the arancini
(5)Karl W.
We usually have a family pizza night once every 2 weeks or so, so we've tried almost every pizza joint within 10 miles of our house in Geneva in the past 10 years. Yet we hadn't tried this relatively new place in St. Charles. So we did. We ordered a medium cheese for the 2 kids (and OK, for us a bit too) and then a "Fresca Artisan Style" pizza (a "no red sauce" style pizza) for the adults. We all agreed when enjoyed them both. The bit hit for us adults was definitely the Fresca pizza we ordered. I absolutely loved the crisp crust and the fresh toppings. That pizza was gone within a few minutes. Then we stole a piece or two of the cheese pizza... it was.. good. The crust wasn't nearly as crispy as the Fresca pizza we ate. It was loaded with cheese... the kids loved it.. but it was almost too much. As some has stated it's very greasy, but hey that's what lots of cheese does when baked. We'd order here from again and definitely try more of their "Artisan Style" pizzas. We did pick up so I can't comment on the conditions of the pizzas with delivery, but when I picked them up they had just come out of the oven. 3 stars for the cheese and 4.5 for the Fresca, so 4 stars it is!
(4)Jim P.
The Fox Valley finally has a "go to" pizza place! This was fantastic! Everyone loved it, even the kids! Thanks for making a great pie! Loved it! Loved it! Loved it!
(5)Ted B.
i love the artisan pizzas. thin with perfect crust. salads are great. i've ordered from here about 10 times and great food every time.
(5)Jon H.
Just fantastic. I did not stop it for a while as it looked like another strip mall pizza joint. Boy was I wrong. This is my new go-to pizza place in the area. The genovese is fantastic. Such nice people also. I highly recommend it!!
(5)Todd P.
Still great pizza as well as other items. Great family business that is a must to visit.
(5)Jon G.
This place is fantastic. Great pizza, dough is really different and great. Everything we have tried is freshly made and rice balls are unbelievably good. They even make homemade chips. The artisan pizza is actually as good or better than what I have had in Italy, and my family thinks the tiramisu was better than in Italy too! I hope everyone tries this place!
(5)Tom C.
Finally tried it out for the first time yesterday, and I am super glad I did. Since it was my first time, I decided to order the lunch special, an 8 inch personal pizza and a can of soda for $4.99. No, you are reading it right, a pizza and a soda lunch combo for only $4.99! I ordered a basic sausage pizza with fresh basil. Initially, I wasn't expecting much for two reasons. One, there was only one other couple dinning during my visit and, two, other than their selection of Sicilian style artisan pizzas, they offered some of the most common "Italian" selections one would find or expect to find in just about any other mom-and-pop pizza joint. However, when I saw chef and owner, Joe, reached in a rectangular tube and out came a ball of dough, one you can see is very fresh is just right, I knew I just ordered something special. I was right! As a fan of just about everything pasta or pasta related, one bite of my pizza told me Joe took the effort to craft perfectly al dente bites for his customers. For me, the dough makes the pie and everything else completes the master piece. I was in heaven! The sauce was just right. The topping were all very fresh, especially the fresh basil. To top my experience off, I had a most wonderful conversation with owners Joe and Rosalinda (two of the most beautiful people anyone could ever meet). I felt more like a guest at their home instead of dinning in a restaurant. I am hooked! I will have to try one of their artisan pizzas the next visit. It is really too bad that this place does not have the best location. Joe and Rosalinda's place isn't an everyday mom-a-pop joint. They should be a gourmet restaurant. My only complain? The price of their pizza lunch special is too low. They need to seriously think about raising it another $2 or so. People will pay for the value because the pie alone is worth the extra $2. Go! Go to Pomodoro E Mozzarella!
(5)Russell B.
Tried take out for the first time after all the positive reviews. Was not disappointed. Got an app of arancini, rigatoni pasta, and a margarita pizza. All were great, and will return even if it on the other side of town.
(5)Lucas C.
I am so glad! I didn't know this place could deliver all the way to Fox Mill! It is really a step up from pizza cucina and Taylor street, especially their artisan pizzas. Food- We were ordering for ten people, so we ordered quite a bit of food including cheese thin crust, sausage and spinach artisan, wings, pasta, and salad. The thin crust cheese id say was about the same quality as pizza cucina or Taylor street, but the artisan pizza is where they really step up their game. In my opinion they should only have the artisan pizzas on the menu because it was way better than their other kinds, and way better than a lot of other pizza in the area, especially for delivery. We got the ai spinachi pizza with sausage, fresh mozzarella, and spinach. The sausage was hearty and flavorful, just like Italian sausage should be. The spinach also had great flavor and did NOT overpower the other ingredients with bitterness like spinach tends to do. The wings were pretty good as well, but were pretty expensive for how small they were and the quantity they came in. The pasta was a simple EVO sauce which was good but the tomatoes in the pasta were tasty and fresh. Salad was good as well. Service- Delivery took about an hour as they said it would, which is good time considering we ordered three pizzas and a lot of other stuff. They got the order completely right as well. I'd recommend the artisan pizzas to everyone within delivery range. Bumped it up to five because pomo deserves it.
(5)Nick B.
We ordered from Pomodoro E Mozzarella a few days ago and enjoyed the pizza. The staff was friendly, and the service/time to pickup was prompt. Their prices are great as well taking into consideration the free smaller pizza with purchase of a larger one. We didn't order the artisan style pizza which seems to have better feedback than the regular pizza. The regular pizza was good, but perhaps could have used more sauce. Overall experience was moderately impressive; Pomodoro E Mozzarella is in my top 3 or 4 pizza joints in the area. We weren't blown away like the reviews suggest, however, so I'd suggest going more with the consensus and ordering the artisan. That's what we plan on doing if we order again.
(4)David Z.
We were in town for a triathlon and the kids wanted pasta. Decided to give this place a try based on other reviews. The owners were so friendly I felt like I was part of the family. When the other patrons started talking in Italian, I knew this was the real deal. Everything was delicious! I can't wait to come back and try something else! Five stars for food & five stars for family atmosphere!!! Bravo!
(5)Eric W.
It's a small store in a strip mall, but the atmosphere is great, like you're in their kitchen. Nothing too fancy, just good stinkin Italian food
(5)PG M.
Having just returned from a trip to Sicily I was a little hesitant to order the Arancini. I was very pleasantly surprised, they were just as good as any we had in Italy. We will definitely be back for many more.
(5)Vinny B.
This is one of the best places in the vicinity of where I live. Dined in with a large group (10 people; we're Italian) ordered 3 different types of pizzas and calamari as an appetizer. Calamari was fantastic! Probably the best I ever had at a restaurant. It's not that frozen crap that most restaurants serve. This was freshly cut and battered. The pizzas were tasty and met our expectations. The service was excellent. Rosalia and Joe (owners) are one of the nicest people you'll meet. It's like we knew them for years! It's a great place with great food and reasonably priced. I definitely recommend it!!!
(5)Phil L.
Pomodoro E Mozzarella is, by far, my absolute favorite pizzeria. They're located in the same spot that Sarpino's once was, and boy are they better. You can't find the same quality of their pizza anywhere else in the fox valley area, not even Charlie Foxes compares! Pizza is phenomenal, prices are excellent, and the people are awesome! Five stars all the way!
(5)Maggie W.
We had the pizza cruda and it was delicious, super fresh! Ordering was super easy and the woman on the phone was very sweet. We will order again soon!
(5)Calab N.
This place is defiantly worth the wait and the pizza is great. I guess I'm a poet and I didn't know it. But anyway the artisan pizza, especially the Pizza Fresca with arugula and prosciutto. Anything you order is very good and the owner and people are very nice and hospitable
(5)Giovanni D.
I am 100% Sicilian and these guys are the real deal!!! Arancini just like my mother makes. The pizza was awesome, good crispy crust, fresh toppings. Try the Rigatoni Bosacaiola, rigatoni noodles with mushrooms, Italian sausage in a cream sauce. It is awesome!! Everything we tried tonight was spot on, not one misstep. Going to try the Artisan pizza next time. The owners are wonderful people, the wife greets everyone who comes in. There is a small counter inside where 4 people could sit and two square outdoor tables so its mostly a take home place. Would love to see them expand just a bit to include a few indoor tables. I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!!!
(5)Frank D.
I've only ordered pizza from them 3 times and each time, it was delicious, made correctly meaning the crust was cooked el dente and.the sauce and chess didn't slide off the pizza when you bite into it. The owner knows how to run a business too. I had a minor issue omce and he followed up on his own and called me. That was very unexpected but goes a long way in showing pride in his food and that he cares about his customers. btw, the Oricini (rice balls) are just as good as my mom used to make. Order them!
(5)Bar C.
I was hoping to love this pizza, but I didn't. On the positive side, it was inexpensive and ready in 15 minutes and had plenty of cheese and sausage but that's where the good pretty much ends for me. It was a thicker, thin pizza. I didn't think it had that great of a sauce. The crust was over cooked and very tough and chewy. When I was checking out the pictures on Yelp, the pizza appeared to be over cooked in several photos. I went only because of the glowing reviews and felt let down with the pizza. Oh well, since Charlie Fox's seems to have gotten their act together, as far as their management, they're still my go to pizza, unless I want to drive to Lou Malnati's.
(2)Barzeen V.
This is the absolute best Italian food you'll find in this price range. There are a few better places for Italian food but you'll easily pay double what Pomodoro charges. This is mostly a take-out restaurant, but there is a little counter to eat at if you'd like to stay and eat. Now, good Italian food is simple and gets it's flavor from good ingredients. These guys deliver on that. The sauces are excellent and the pastas are always done perfectly - not overcooked like 90% of the places around here. Their pizzas are seriously fantastic. This is definitely a place where you'll do well being a little adventurous with your order. For the love of God, quit ordering spaghetti and try something new. The couple that runs this place are great. Super nice people. The food isn't pretentious at all, it's honest and really good. The best part about this is that right next door is Muscle Maker grill.... all the gym bros from XSport around the corner have been trying to get swole eating bad chicken next door and have no idea how much better they'll do if they just got some chicken and pasta after their workout. Makes me laugh every time......
(5)Melissa N.
Okay, I'm sold. We recently moved to the area, and were on a quest for a new pizza place. We tried Pomodoro once based on reviews, and ended up ordering 3 more times! What sold me was the Fresca specialty pizza. The ingredients were plentiful and fresh. I've also tried the pan pizza which was good, but not a "must have" for me. I really got creative last night and had the Chicken Piccata. It's so hit or miss ordering something like that for delivery, but it was delicious. I had my leftovers tonight! I've also been impressed with the friendly order takers via phone, and delivery has been quick (mention you have a coupon for free delivery with a $20 order!).
(5)S R.
Probably not the best place for large groups. They have a couple of tables, few chairs, a vending machine and a TV. Not your typical sit-in pizza restaurant, it almost feels like one of those college town pizza-by-the-slice places. So here's why you and anyone you care about should still very much care about this place. This will be the best Margherita pizza west of Three Aces on Taylor Street. Really, this artisan crust beats Three Aces for its crunch and flavor; and that is serious praise. These guys are from the land of Ferrari and it shows. Not just because they were speaking in Italian through and through. There is a certain passion to the pizza you don't get elsewhere in these parts. Rumor is, they make their own mozzarella fresh everyday- I think this is true, you can taste the fresh. The pic is of the toasted ravioli- a thousand words. Making this a monthly routine. How can food this good ever be bad for you?
(5)Krista R.
This place is great! We ordered a calzone and the Margherita pizza. It reminded us of pizza we had in Italy! The owners are so nice...definitely give this place a try!
(5)Miranda W.
Ordered delivery and the pizza is great. Big menu to choose from and very reasonable.
(4)Debra S.
Fantastic food and pizza and they cook with a lot of organic ingredients Be patient it's worth it.
(5)Kitina M.
Authentic Italian food! The pizza tasted just how I remember it when I went to Lago di Garda several years ago. We get the lemon Chicken in a white wine sauce and it is divine. I've watched him make the sauce from scratch each time (you can see the kitchen from the waiting area). They use quality ingredients for sure, is it weird that I can taste that the olive oil tastes different in a good way? ;)
(5)Steve G.
Excellent pizza, great salads, and the chicken parmigiana is out of this world! The meatball sandwich was HUGE. They're not real busy right now, so you get very personal attention to your order. I highly recommend checking this place out. Not a lot of seating, but they have some counter seats and a couple tables. We alway pick it up or get it delivered.
(4)Nicholas S.
Came an hour away to try some new things. It was perfect. Two Artisan pizzas and Fried Ravioli! Quattro Gusti & Salmone were the best we've had. The owner, she was so nice and generous, spoke English or Italian, graciously served and talked to us. She provided samples of Quattro Formaggi pizza too! Very clean & beautiful little place. We're invited to come again. Absolutely!
(5)Frank H.
Truly magnifico! I was a little leery of their sign and the small eating area and couldn't have been more pleased. We're visiting and wanted something local versus a chain. The food, service and hospitality were straight from Tuscany. The salad was crisp and fresh. We had their signature pizza which was unique and great. Reminded me of being in Italy where they make you feel part of the family. Too bad they're 325 miles from home.
(5)Ed S.
So yet another pizza place opens in the Chicagoland area... shocker. But this place has some promise. The sausage on the pizza seems to be actual crumbled Italian sausage and it's perfectly spicy and tasty. Not hot, just perfectly spiced like Italian sausage should be. The sauce is really good and the "artisan crust" is a must have. BUT I've had them three times now and the pizzas are always overlooked. Too bad because flavors actually disappear when you overtook a pizza. They need to watch the clock and cut it down a couple minutes for sure! The calamari had a great texture and was very flavorful. It's fried, but not crispy. So that should be looked at as well. This could be in the top 2 or 3 pizza spots in the suburbs if only they tighten up the kitchen: fry your calamari longer and bake the pizzas less. I give 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because I'm generous and because this place shows promise.
(4)Keith P.
From start to finish an outstanding meal. Rosa did a great job keeping up with the front of the house while her husband made up the food, fresh, hot and so delicious. I ordered the Inferno sandwich: fresh mozzarella, pickled spicy peppers (like Giardiniera), fresh baked roll (heavenly!), sliced Genoa salami and handcut potato chips, salted ala perfection! My dad got gravy and meatballs. The gravy was so good. Just sweet enough with a little kick. The meatballs were also very good! After our meal we enjoyed espresso and an airy croissant for dessert. They were out of cannolis but next I go, I have to get one! Great experience, wonderful people and a truly authentic dining experience. Recommended very much!
(5)Viki B.
OMG, we love this place! The thin pizza is thesaurusly good. (I ran out of adjectives) everything is just balanced and cooked well. My son loves the aranchetti, they are also really reasonably priced. We live on the north side of Batavia and they deliver to us and it is surprisingly quick. I have never been in the actual restaurant but I don't feel like I need to. It's simply good. Highly recommend.
(5)Karly B.
(+) Delivery was timely and delivery guy was polite and called when I forgot to turn on my front light and he couldn't see my address. (++) They used fresh, not canned pineapple on my pizza. (+) The lady who took my order was friendly and polite. (+) Reasonably priced.
(5)Mark H.
I have had many pizzas in my day, but nothing compares to the quality and taste of this pizza. Absolutely amazing and the service is even better. Top notch family owned establishment. I only wish it didn't take 39 years for me to discover this taste. My wife is a writer for the Institute of Food Technologist and gets to travel and try a lot of wonderful chefs creations from around the world. She too is now addicted to this pizza. The most recent combination we tried was the Sicilian Deep Dish and the Fresca. We are having fun trying everything they offer. The Fresca had a wonderful combination of fresh arugula offering a bitter element that is balanced by the sweetness of the asiago cheese. With the savory base quality of the prosciutto, this will be a pizza we will order on a regular basis. I don't know how you offer such a high quality pizza at the price you do, but I hope we can all benefit from your creations. My family has been residents of Saint Charles since 1981 and in all the years we have lived here, I have never been so excited for a restaurant to open it's doors. Hats off to Pomodoro E Mozzarella.
(5)Mary P.
Wow! Just wow! Read all of the wonderful reviews and I have to agree. This was our first time ordering from this restaurant. We tried a traditional pepperoni, cheese and Fresca. The Fresca was AMAZING!!! One of the best pizzas I've ever had. The cheese and combination was phenomenal. We will definitely be ordering more pizzas here. I highly recommend it. I so wish they were in a bigger building to eat in. Take out it is!
(5)Aaron R.
I ordered the Ai Spinaci pizza for delivery. It was missing something. The ingredients were as fresh as described, but there wasn't any flavor. I sent an email to the address listed on the restaurant website. I received a reply from, Giuseppe, the manger telling me that this wasn't normal. He offered to make me one himself for pick up or delivery at no charge. A week later I did just that. I phoned and Giuseppe answered and after I introduced myself he replied he had an idea of what went wrong. He did in fact make the pizza and it was delivered hot and fresh by his wife. The flavor was there. I'm a fan.
(4)Mary M.
Came for the first time in response to Yelp reviews. Minimal seating made up for by gracious and attentive owners. They couldn't do more to make us feel welcome! Food all fresh and tasty. Have a cannoli for dessert. It was like visiting my Italian family! Gracie!
(5)Brendan L.
This is some great authentic Italian food! The wife is extremely nice and friendly... I had catering from them for a large party and my guest could not stop complementing the food! Love this place highly recommend
(5)Amy Z.
Delicious! Had the Fresca pizza and the Rice Balls for an appetizer. SO delicious! The owners were very friendly. They really made you feel like you were a guest in their home. Small inside in terms of seating but that's what gives its charm. Highly recommend!!
(5)Alanna K.
One of the best pizzas I've had. Haven't had their regular pizzas but loved the Artisan one that I've tried...Fresca. So delicious, my mouth is watering while I'm thinking about it. The owner is wonderful! Now go out there and support local businesses! And don't forget to try their array of San pellagrino and Italian drinks!
(5)Nina W.
Finally a good pizza place in the Fox River Valley! I live in Elgin and I am going to be coming here every weekend for pizza I think. We tried them last weekend and everyone loved everything. Deep Dish and thin pizza were on point. My husband is picky but loved his rice ball, and the chickpea based french fry like appetizer I got was delicious, with fresh lemon to squeeze. You could tell the owners and chefs took pride in the food. That's what I am looking for in a good Italian place.
(5)Dennis H.
If we eat in, we are treated like we are family. The area isn't designed for too much dining in, but there is just enough room to sit and enjoy. The food is outstanding, with the homemade taste that my family enjoys. I recently stopped in on a whim and Joe was able to make a sizable spaghetti order for carryout by the time I watched a couple of innings of baseball. Outstanding!!
(5)Ruth N.
The restaurant is pretty small; when we walked in, we were immediately greeted by Rosa and her husband. After putting in our orders, the owner/chef/order taker went straight to work. The food was really delicious. The rice ball that my coworker had looked amazing. Everything was freshly made and piping hot when it came out. Soooo delicious! I ordered the Sicilian deep dish pizza, which is just red sauce with onions and spices mixed into the marinara and topped with oregano. The chicken Parmesan sandwich is a hefty portion, too, really tasty and filling. They don't skimp on the meat. The only downside is there aren't public restrooms yet, but they are undergoing renovations to install a restroom accessible to the public.
(5)Brenda V.
believe the hype..delicious thin crust pizza with out of this world mozzarella. Finished the meal with a homemade cannoli. Great for lunch and I noticed some very interesting vegetarian option for Fridays.
(5)Jessica G.
Great things come in small packages. This applies to restaurants too. Get yourself over to this itty bitty Italian spot. Now, let me tell you about the food. The toasted ravioli were crunchy and with delicious creamy insides. The fried zucchini sticks stayed firm. I've had them from other places where the vegetable becomes floppy and gross. The breading was dense and seasoned. They came with ranch and marinara. I wish the marinara was thicker but the flavor was sweet and flavorful. The arancini rice ball was huge. It was also amazing. We should have stopped there but we already ordered an eggplant parmesan sandwich and two pizzas. The sandwich had three huge slices of eggplant and enough cheese for a small pizza. Do you like just fried potato chips with a dusting of seasoning. It was the type of seasoning that you would lick off first and then eat the chip. But when your in public that sort of thing is frowned upon. Anyway, the fresca pizza will be ordered again and again. It had such a fresh look and perfect flavor combination that I would understand if you stopped reading and went there now. The other pizza was very good. Ai Spinaci was the name. The garlic in the sauce was chunky. I love garlic so this was so welcomed. As for the sausage I am guilty of picking off a few extra bits from the other slices. So, are you influenced enough? Go try it out and order me a fresca pizza while you're there. And they cater. I put that this place isn't good for groups because the place is small. So if your party is bigger than 4, get it to go.
(5)Janet S.
Very delicious food. Yelp steered me right here. Never had rice-ball appetizer before, but how tasty, glad we went with that! I'd love to have one in front of me right now! Have NO idea why it gets 2 dollar signs, it's about as affordable as it gets! The couple running this business are seriously charming & delightful to speak with. Wife came over (as 3 of us are teachers) to chime in on education (so nice to hear support on any level). Being Italian I know the food well & trust me, this is as good as you get back home in Italy, it's the genuine article with all fresh ingredients. I know they haven't much room (4 of us actually ate there. Proximity perfect; place happens to be situated between us. And yet still hr. away for each party) so how wonderful if they could expand---albeit, on other hand, one doesn't want to see them overwhelmed & potentially risk lower quality! So maybe this is best! The absolutely ONLY slight issue is they are not suited much for dining in, so had to run to Oberweiss to use bathroom after long drive but hey, that's fine by me, got to decide what small ice cream to order afterward. Though honestly, we all agreed after we sat down to eat it, STUPID move! How in the world did I NOT think Tiramisu & other desserts HERE instead, was the way to go??! Clearly, we were NOT thinking! Now I'm dreaming of what that would've been like instead. The desserts in Italy are decadent & delicious. This place seems virtually plucked out from my two Italy-trip experiences.. Maybe time to go back, no matter how far!. Thx to the owners for the somewhat unexpected & wonderful treat. And of course to yelp posters!
(5)Shira Y.
I ordered food to go as a delivery, it came on time as they said it would. When it comes to trying new restaurants my expectations aren't very high until I try the food, I never know what to expect. And usually by the first bite I'll know if I'm coming back or not. I got the eggplant sandwich and the margarita pizza, both of which were very tasty. The eggplant sandwich was very flavorful, and the bread they used was a good choice to compliment it. The pizza was larger than I thought it would be. It was also very tasteful. Over all the food was amazing and I would definitely recommend this place to other people, and next time I'll dine in with friends and try something new.
(5)Danny T.
When we need pizzas in bulk for a good party we recently started ordering from here. The pizza is so good. The spices are placed and selected very well. The rumor is that all of their ingredients are imported directly from Italy. I would not be surprised considering how well done it is, and the quality of the pizza. I would highly recommend this awesome Italian-family-like pizzeria.
(4)Lucy M.
Their pizza is so good! Love the crust and the sauce. Had the chicken parm as well, it was ok, but my husband likes mine better. Definitely go for the pizza, its delicious!
(5)HP C.
This is one of the best pizzaria's my boyfriend and I have been able to find. Everything is authentic and flown in from Italy, which doesnt get any better than that. The owners are a nice family and very welcoming. Love this place
(5)Andy R.
I just moved to St Charles a few months ago and had NO pizza place...so I started trying them all, let me tell you that was NOT fun. Every place was boring, expensive and unoriginal. I found this place a week after they opened and have been pleased since! No more searching for a good pizza because I have found it!!!! Amazing cheese and crust!!!! If you want amazing pizza, look no further!!!!!
(5)Sam C.
I have used yelp all the time but have never signed up let alone made a review. I just did so in order to review this place. I'm quite the pizza lover. The sad part is that I don't get to have it often. I live in Los Angeles. Coming from Chicago, it's hard to even bother with pizza in LA. So when I came home for the holidays and saw this new pizza place right on the corner, I was super intrigued. I had to try it. And boy did I try it- 3 times in 2 weeks. I've tried their thin, artisan, stuffed, pan, chicken parm, and arancini. MY GOD, YOU GUYS. This is the real deal. The dough tastes fresh. The tomatoes in their marinara and pizza sauce is unlike any other pizza joint. The spaghetti was homemade. Why go to any other pizza place and get frozen stuff just warmed up when you can go to this amazing place?! I don't want to go back to LA, but you know I'll be getting my fix here as much as I can until then. Thanks Pomodoro e Mozzarella!
(5)Vicki W.
This place is fabulous! We've ordered pizza, spaghetti, eggplant Parmesan, the portobello sandwich, steak gorganzola, and the chicken Parmesan sandwich. Not a complaint about a single one! Out of the dozens of pizza places out here this place has the best pizza. Best gravy I've tasted in the area. The sandwiches and bread are fantastic! Our new favorite place!
(5)Dan Y.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! On par with pizza from Italy!! I'm so happy this place is 4000 miles closer!
(5)John B.
Ordered delivery because all the great reviews. Large pizza, calamari, and fried zucchini. One star is for the calamari. Rest was so bad we tossed it and grilled up dinner burgers. Pizza was burned, zucchini was fresh out of the freezer soggy and bland. One again St Charles is without good pizza.
(1)Christine L.
We have been here twice, the first time we stopped in ordered and waited for our food. We had an appetizer of fried mozzarella sticks which were simply awesome! Homemade cheese, perfectly battered and fried, super sauce too. Also order gnocchi, eggplant parm and fried calamari. Gnocchi was decent, eggplant was good, a little too breaded but still good, calamari was terrible and had way too fishy of a smell. Chewy and just not good The second time we ordered for delivery I was told about 45 minutes. 1.25 hours later, nothing, so I called and spoke to the female owner, our pizza and mozzarella sticks arrived about 15 minutes later. We ordered a cheese pizza, it was terrible. Honestly, we couldn't get through the crust, we were so bummed out. The pizza and sticks were pretty cold upon arrival so even the sticks were not very good this time around. Again, we were bummed! I have to recognize the female owner of this restaurant though, she is a gem. I enjoyed talking to her the first time we went while waiting for our food. She is a people person and loves her restaurant, it's nice to see that. We will try this place again, just maybe not delivery, or the pizza?
(3)Rick S.
If you are into arancini - this is an authentic, Sicilian recipe - wonderful! If you haven't tried arancini (also referred to as "rice balls" - an underwhelming description), you are in for a treat. Think of a ball of soft, moist arborio rice (about the size of a baseball) filled with a thick, cheesy, tomato-based, meat ragu. The entire ball is breaded and deep-fried. Served with a side of tomato sauce. Delicious is not a strong enough word. Originally, arancini were made with day-old risotto - not a bad way to make use of your leftovers! The point is - you would expect to find seasoned rice with plenty of cheese. Pomodoro has found a way to keep their rice moist and wonderful without adding the calories/fat from additional cheese. The ragu center is equally creamy (you'll find a little cheese in there). They are fried to a perfect, crispy golden brown. Ok - can you tell I'm an arancini nut to begin with? I've made a few thousand from my own Sicilian family recipe. Pomodoro E Mozorella comes as close as anyone ever has to my grandmother's arancini. The restaurant is primarily a take-out joint. Pizza with a broader Italian menu. For me, it's simply my much-needed arancini fix!
(4)Sarah S.
Margarita pizza is delicious! Regular cheese and veggie also really good. Brushetta is very yummy too! Still have to try more menu items, but I think this place might become my new favorite pizza place!
(4)George W.
Pizza was decent with fresh ingredients and lots of cheese but seemed like it needed more sauce. The sauce that was on the pizza was decent but not great. Also had spaghetti and meatballs. Meatballs were really good but the spaghetti was a little overcooked and the Arrabiata sauce had nice spice but not much taste. Staff was friendly.
(3)Molly C.
Not a fan of the pizza
(1)Joseph Z.
This was our first visit and we were quite pleased. The owners and staff were extremely friendly and work hard to make sure we felt welcome. Make sure you call ahead as this restaurant is carry out and delivery only. The food was excellent. We ate everything at home "tapas style." We started with the calamari. It was golden in color, well seasoned, it wasn't greasy, and quite tasty. From there, we tried the "Margherita" pizza. It was crisp and had a well-balanced mix of sauce, mozzarella, and dough. Next, we tried the "Salmone" pizza. None of us had tried salmon pizza before, but we would eat it again. The balance of smokiness and the creaminess of the pink sauce made for an enjoyable dish. I am glad we shared this pizza because, being a cream pizza, I would have found it to heavy to eat by myself. Next, it was onto the "Tortellini Al La Panna". I would equate it to a Carbonara, but not quite as heavy. The pasta was prepared perfectly and it was also well made. We would definitely share this dish again. The final dish we shared was "Chicken Marsala." It was among the best I have eaten anywhere. The three chicken breasts and mushrooms were sauted perfectly. I would suggest adding a side of spaghetti to soak up the Marsala sauce. At this point, none of us could eat another bite. We still has a calzone with meatballs and ricotta cheese, a cannolli, and a piece of tiramisu to eat. We are looking forward to trying these items as well. Keep up the good work and you will have a bright future in the area.
(5)Andee S.
omg! great pizza. extensive menu of authenticate italian food. you have to go! awesome italian food made by italians!!!
(5)Pamela R.
Authentic Italian menu, we enjoyed every item we tried. The arancini and the pizza margherita tasted just like what you get in Italy! Everything was worth the wait.
(5)Rodney W.
I just ordered my first pizza from these guys a little over a week ago and I will tell you, it is the best pizza in the St. Charles area. There was one glitch, the delivery driver had obviously held the pizza to one side because all the toppings that slid to one side of the pizza but when I contacted the owner, Rosa, she was more than accommodating and very apologetic. The toppings were fresh and plentiful. The prices were better for what you get from any of the chain places. I ordered cheese, pepperoni and fresh basil. You can tell the difference in the quality of the cheese and the toppings on their pizza. Thank you for bringing a quality product to the area and let's get as many people as we can eating in this place because I am very pleased !
(5)Mark K.
Not for me. Dough was too chewy. I prefer a lighter, crispier crust. Kind of greasy too. One and done.
(2)Kaitlyn K R.
Ottimo-- the perfect mix of authentic Italian cuisine and Italo-American favorites. I'd suggest some of my picks (arancini, tiramisu, pizza) but you'll get a delicious, fresh meal with any of the items on the extensive menu. Buon appetito!
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