Pizzeria Del Mercato

Recommended by a local. Love their thin crust pizza, great little place, fast service, enough said!

Great little pizza place!

Delicious, uncrowded, friendly, affordable and fun.
I had the vegetarian, wood-​fired pizza and it was excellent.
The location is really interesting. This is the type of place that you can come back to often, when you’re in the area to visit the galleries or if you’ve just moved in to one of the new loft apartments, without spending so much that you feel guilty about eating out too much.
It’s informal, so there’s no need to worry about what to wear.

Cute ambiance and absolutely empty but entirely mediocre pizza. We tried the bianca and the fuoco and were thoroughly unimpressed. Relatively few flavors and the ones it had were pretty one-​note. On the bright size, it’s about $ 12 for a personal pan pizza. If I lived nearby and wanted a cheap quick date spot, I might use this, but I honestly doubt I’ll ever be back.

Great pizza! Went the night before Halloween and it was quiet. Will definitely return again!

Went to this place after reading a bunch of great reviews and heck, who doesn’t like great pizza?
It should be noted that not everyone will love Napoletana Pizzas, but if you do enjoy a thin crispy base on a pizza then proceed.
I was here with one other person. We ordered a Margherita and a Pollo. Both pizzas were absolutely delicious. Our drinks were served in Mason jars full of ice which I loved and the pizzas were served with spicy oil. Service was wonderful.
I’m taking a star off because of an issue with the Pollo pizza. While the rest of the pizza was lovely, the pieces of chicken that were on top were not so great. They were dry and I am certain that they were pre cooked strips of chicken that were reheated. Had to take them off.

I wish we lived closer. Moved to Bridgeport. Just got carryout from here and still as good as ever. Thanks!

This place is awesome! It’s an inexpensive yet classy and comfortable italian pizza place. One thing that I enjoyed is how focused their menu is; it only takes a few minutes before you have a good idea of what you want to order.
We started off with the burrata which was placed in the middle of a bed of arugula and prosciutto. The cheese was smooth and rich and the accompanying bread they use is perfect for dipping in their spicy olive oil.
For pizzas, we ordered the neapoletan pizza and bianca pizza. I think it was my first time having anchovies and olives on a pizza, and it was bomb. The saltiness from the sardines and the punch from the olive make a damn good pizza. The bianca was a lot heavier and delicious as well, being extra cheesy, meaty, and filling. The dough here is crispy and at the same time chewy – I’m a fan.
I can’t give the service anything less than A+ because at around 9pm, my friend and I were the only ones in the restaurant. All in all, this is a really charming place that asserts itself among the other great restaurants in the west loop. It looks like they deliver too, so I know I’ll be eating more of their pizza soon!

Great place with fresh, authentically italian ingredients. But Pizzeria Del Mercato could put a bit more into their green efforts.
Positives: Their eat-​in practices are really great. Everything is served on washable, reusable dish ware. They also offer recycling, but it seems to be limited to aluminum cans, last time I was there.
Negatives: Their take-​out orders are in no way responsible. They only have plastic to-​go cups for beverages and depending on what you order, Pizzeria Del Mercato uses syrofoam or paper as the to-​go container, and of course plastic utensils and a plastic bag to wrap it all up in.
Please look into switching to biodegradable, plant based options for your to-​go containers. Perhaps ask your customers if they need utensils at all, because most people are taking it to a loaction that has silverware anyhow, and think about switching your bag to paper instead of plastic to wrap it all in. These things would make Pizzeria Del Mercato just that much better. Because toxic styrofoam chemicals seeping into your customer’s food is never very appetizing!

We were looking for a good inexpensive pizza place for a quick bite on a Friday night and poof! Pizzeria Del Mercato popped up and changed our life! No reservation needed on a Friday night, cute place on Fulton Market and found parking out front!
The pizza was out of this world! True Neapolitan style ready in 5 minutes. I had the Bianca & my bf had the Fuoco. The homemade sausage on the pizzas rocked, my white pizza was to die for. His was made with a great red sauce I’d gladly buy a bucket of to use on everything.
The pizza crust is almost like a thin breadstick that I recommend saving and dipping in the spicy oil that is brought to your table.
We want to go back and explore the salads that looked amazing and also to try the other pizzas.
Our whole meal was only $ 30! Talk about a bargain! They do have great wines but we passed on them.

I was in the neighborhood and «jonesing» for some pizza so out came my Unilocal app and up popped Pizzeria del Mercato.
Where is this place, I thought as I started walking west on Fulton? Have I seen it before and just not noticed it? For it sits at Racine and Fulton which seems like it should be a busy corner but it really wasn’t. But no problem. The lights were on and they were open so all was good.
This place is cute inside– much nicer than I thought it was going to be. And while people are lamenting the lack of BYOB, I, for one, was thrilled that I could get a glass of wine to go with my pizza as we almost went someplace else cuz we wanted a drink.
On this Thursday night, while they were doing a pretty good takeout business, my friend and I were the only two people in the place. Well you know we were in for excellent service as the only table, and that was the case!
We ordered simply, a salad and a pizza and some red wine. The salad was basic although I did like that they put some dried cranberries on it which gave it a sweet taste. For $ 7 plenty to share for two.
And while our pizza was simple in nature, it hit the spot and must have been delicious as there wasn’t any left over to take home. Dinner for two with a couple of glasses of wine ran about $ 39.
I’m a bit of a pizza snob so while this place was good, my favorite pizza place is still elsewhere in the city. But it’ll do in a pinch when I’m in that neck of the woods!

*I’ve only had their take out*
But each time, their pizza has been perfection. I need to eat here soon.
Now, I LOVE pizza. It’s disgusting how many times a week I could eat pizza. But pizza don’t love me back… at least not my waist.
So when I crave pizza, but don’t want deep dish or even thin crust from other pizza places and want a «healthier» if not «guilt free» option, Pizzeria Del Mercato is my absolute favorite.
Ingredients are fresh, their balance of cheese, toppings and sauce are on fleek!
At first glance, the size of the pizza doesn’t look too big. But it’s surprising how filling it really is.
Omg, just talking about this pizza is making me hungry. Definitely put this on your must-​try list!

YUMMY!!! I’d been meaning to come here for while and finally did. Missed out on the Groupon deal though.
The only reason why this place was empty on a Saturday night is because it feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere — though it isn’t. It’s on Fulton and Racine. But there aren’t many other open businesses in the area or at least ones that are visible.
Very fresh thin crust pizza I recommend all except for the nutella dessert pizza which didn’t have much nutella on it so it was dry.
I say stick with the pizza. The Caesar dressing on our salad was very fishy so I didn’t eat it. Then the shaved Brussels sprout salad was literally that, but raw so wasn’t all that tasty.
FYI, they are no longer BYOB but the wine is inexpensive so I myself had a bottle which explains the major headache I woke up to in the middle of the night!

Had heard nothing but good things about this place from amigos who live in the West Loop, so buying the Groupon was a no-​brainer. Hell, buying a Groupon for places with 4+ Unilocal stars is always a no-​brainer!
I was not disappointed. To begin, the service was excellent. Our server gladly split the antipasti plates with meat and cheese for a combo plate as an appetizer. The fresh Italian meats and cheeses were delicious. The homemade giardiniera was bomb! We then ordered the Pizza Bianca (server recommendation) which was incredible! Great balance of dough, cheese, and toppings.
Not much else near it, but a great spot for a quiet, lazy date night! Will be back to try the other pizza offerings.

We had the Quattro Formaggi which wasn’t that great because of the ricotta. The Neapolitan pizza was better. Two pizzas for two people is too much food. Take one pizza and share between two people.

Great place!!!
I came here for dinner a couple days back. We basically had the entire restaurant to ourselves since it was one of the coldest days of the year so far.
To start, the restaurant has a great vibe to it and smelled amazing when I walked in. This place is still BYOB, but they charge a corking fee of $ 10 now. I asked the reason why they changed and they said that there wasn’t a place to buy wine or beer close by. (which is true) A glass of wine or a beer is only about $ 5, so this is still an amazing deal.
We started with the burrata salad which came with prosciutto and warm bread. So delicious! Now on to the pizza…
AMAZING! We got the Pizza Fuoco (spicy sausage). They make everything fresh here. Homemade sauce, dough and they buy locally for the sausage.
We finished it off with a Nutella pizza that I was way too stuffed to eat, but I did anyways. Great place minus the change up in BYOB and location for people who don’t live in West Loop. I will definitely be back. Once the Google. building is finished this will be a lunch spot for everyone.

I think this is what you’d call a hidden gem. As per the other reviews, it seems pretty empty in there. I assume that’s due to the location. Although its easy parking!
I had the deal where you get a starter and a pizza. We opted for the burrata salad which is served w/​warm bread. Outstanding! The dressing was not too heavy, not to tart, not to sour. Just great. And fresh cheese is always a hit. I loved the little bread that you get with it. Then we got the veggie pizza. Its very good with not too much or too little of anything. The service is very friendly and prompt. And you feel comfortable and very clean in there. I would definitely come back. We were eying the sandwiches which looked amazing. I bet their other Italian dishes are good too.

I like this little find a lot. We made reservations for Saturday night but upon arriving, realized it’s a super casual spot. We were dressed up for the plans after dinner but whatever! Regardless, we enjoyed our meal here.
PROs:
Price: we ate an appetizer, split a pizza and had dessert for $ 30 for two. When does that happen in Chicago?
Good: loved it all — bruschetta, pizza with several toppings, chocolate gelato
Service: nice and quick
BYOB: saves you a bunch of money!
CONs:
Ambience: it could use some better décor and lighting. Perhaps dimming the beverage fridge lights could help. It’s a clean space but could be warmed up a bit.
Location: was with my bf so I wasn’t super sketched out but when we were searching for parking we definitely saw some questionable guys. Plus it’s dark and not well lit.
We love pizza so I’ll be back. And they deliver!

Don’t walk here alone at night– you’ll think someone is going to stuff you into one of the open meat trucks and skewer you. But to use a groupon, I braved it, and met a friend out. I made him walk me back.
We ordered the bruschetta as our shared app and it wasn’t your typical presentation. Breadsticks and dipping sauce was what it looked like, and yet bruschetta isn’t really dippable. It was tasty enough, but nothing special.
We then shared a 4 cheese pizza, which only comes in one size, by the way, and again, tasty, but nothing special. The service was friendly and the prices are super reasonable, but I’ve definitely had better, more craveable pizza.

I came here last night after purchasing a Groupon. The Groupon included one app (or salad) and any pizza for $ 16. Pretty cheap right? Oh, HUGE PLUS — IT’S BYOB. YAY!
The dinner itself was good. We went with the Burrata for starters, which was served over arugula, tomatos and prosciutto and also included warm, crispy bread from the oven. It was delish! For pizza, we ordered the Bianca, which is a FABULOUS white pizza served with sausage, ‘shrooms, oil and more. It was really good and we finished every bite. Honestly, I could have eaten more… This is sad I know, but I understand this is more of a personal problem than the pizza size itself: P
Ok, so you’re probably wondering why I’m giving this review only 3 stars if I enjoyed the food so much. Well, that’s simply because of the ambiance and the dessert.
Ambiance — small, cozy, cute. BUT, both of the entrance doors were left open throughout the night so that gave way for the flies to come in! And not just the flies, there was a giant WASP that hovered over our table for a good portion of the night. SCARYTOWN! I had to keep my eye on it the entire time to make sure it didn’t go after my man. Also, the music was super varied. At times, I didn’t know if it was 2005 or if I was actually at Pepe’s. This is a pizza joint, can we get some tunes from the old country?
Dessert — yiiiikes. I’m a gelato fiend so I was happy when I saw that offered as an option. This «chocolate» flavored whatever-​it-​was is an insult to the beautiful name of gelato. It was more like a freezer burned fudge pop that actually resemebled pull pork upon first glance. mmhmmm true story.
So, Pizzeria Del Mercato is doing it right with the food, but maybe next time we will just stay home and order it in to avoid killer death bugs and bad music.