That’s Amore Pizza

A nice down to earth pizza place where the employees actually smile where you know they mean it. The pizza is also really good… and I’ve been everywhere!

Great NY style pizza slices. I grew up on the north side of Chicago. As a teenager, there was a pizza place in the neighborhood that sold NY style pizza by the slice that I always went to. Then they closed down. There were others that had good pizza, but not like the old hangout pizza place. Moved out here 16 years ago. There are some good pizza place around here, but none that were like my old fave. Well, ta-​da! This place has it! I can’t believe I waited this long to check this place out. Definitely will be back for more. It’s also great that I can walk to this place to grab some wonderful pizza when ever I crave it. I’m sure the rest of the menu is fantastic too! Thank you for having the perfect recipe for NY style pizza slices! It’s the sauce that makes it delicious!

I just love their pizza’s. Very tasty. I just love the thin crust pizza.

First time in 20 years that I’ve found true NY-​style pizza in Chicago – and I’ve been looking! Will definitely be back. Props for stocking San Pellegrino Aranciata too.

So far the best thin crust pizza we have had near us! We got the Windy city special and plenty of meat on it with a little kick from the giardiniera. Freshly cooked and boyfriend and I approved. Will be back!

I’m from NY and could not for the life of me find a good pizza here! I knowwww deep dish is awesome blah, blah. It’s whatever you’re used to and my new yorker opinion is what it is! So I make pizza at home since we’ve tried just about every place from algonquin to chicago. I stumbled upon this restaurant in Unilocal while looking to get take out. Omg! Ordered a white pizza for the husband who hates tomatoes (I know who hates tomatoes right?) and it was truly a white pizza like were used to in ny! Thin crust (not like a matzo or cracker) cut like a normal pie (triangles) and with garlic and ricotta! We also got the lasagna for myself and the kids, it was freakin huge and delicious! Mind you I do have high standards for ny style Italian food! We’re totally going back! So happppppyyyy we found this place. Price is fair and our pick up order was actually what we ordered (which doesn’t frequently happen getting take out). Our food was hot and ready in 20 minutes!

Real nice NY-​style pizza place. Fresh ingredients, good portion size, and a great caprese salad. We love the spinach pizza, it’s like they got fresh, flavorful spinach from a farmer’s market because it’s so aromatic and flavorful. We’ve carried out from here several times and really like that the pies are generally a few bucks cheaper than Georgio’s. The folks who work here are very friendly, you feel like part of their family when you walk in.

After at least another 15 pizza’s, they’ve all been great! I’m not much of a NY style pizza pie fan. Just the pie thing… I’m a born and raised Malnati’s fan, through and through, but my east coast husband loves this. And I have to say, it’s a really good pizza. The crust is delicious. We order pizza at least 2x a month, and That’s Amore makes my family very happy!
Tonight we ordered and they said one hour. At the one hour mark, they called to let us know they were slammed and the pizza had just left. And told us they sent a piece of cheesecake. So unnecessary, but great customer service. And excellent pizza.

I travel to NYC a couple times a year — this was not the NYC pizza I know and love. For starters, the crust was soggy (supreme) and it was delivered luke warm. We had to heat it in the oven to crisp it up. The veggies were fresh but overall the pizza was disappointing and somewhat pricey.

Had a few pizzas from this place and they are top notch: fresh and hot! You can tell the ingredients used are high quality and the service was excellent. I will be going back for more…

Found this listing after searching for NY style pizza. The reviews and images looked promising so we decided to give it a try. The pizza did not disappoint, it was really good and just what we were looking for. The crust was the perfect crispy/​chewy balance and the sauce and cheese were just made it complete. We have found a pizza that reminds us of home– we will be going back!

As a former New Yorker I have been hard pressed to find a good pizza here in Illinois, someone mentioned this place so I reluctantly gave it a try… I will not eat any other pizza now lol! I felt like I was back home finally after almost 20 years.

A hidden gem, secret pizza recipe passed down from original NY style pizza place. The owners are so nice, the pizza is superb, tastes hands down like NY Style (my favorite)
I’m from NYC and I have missed my home town pizza, but my search is over. The best pizza in Illinois, if you haven’t made a trip please do so. Just have the plain pie it’s to due for. Enjoy guys!

It’s definitely a slice of pure unadulterated cheesy goodness here. It’s very reasonable too. They serve an offering of available slices of cheese, pepperoni, sausage, etc. they use a nice mellows tomato sauce with a good layer of cheese, New York style pizza. When I’m in the area, I always stop by for a slice. I highly recommend it you come in and get a slice or two or heck, just go for the whole pie. They’re great for sharing too!

I really enjoy the New York style pizza here. They sell it by the slice and of course the entire pie too. I come here mainly during lunch time so I stick with «by the slice» ordering and I’ve yet to have a bad slice. I find the crust to be the right consistency, the right blend of cheese and the toppings are fresh and plentiful.
These are easy to pick up and stuff in your face type of slices… the best kind in my book !
I also love the new location, a great upgrade compared to their last location. I like sitting by the window and watching the train come and go, and people watching while chewing on a holism slice of pizza.

We recently ate at That’s Amore. Pizza and sodas. No hassle lunch. I went back on a sunny yet but cold winters day to get something to go for lunch. I had my dog with me as both of us have cabin fever from all the recent snow and cold weather. I know that bringing dogs into an establishment in most of Illinois is frowned on (and probably illegal) so I immediate told the person at the counter that I wanted to order something to go… The guy in the back did not hear me and immediate said «We cannot have dogs in here». I understand. However, he could have said «Ma’am, we cannot have dogs in here BUT if you like we can give you a menu and take it outside and we’ll take your order»… Basic common sense service… The woman at the counter could tell that he created an uncomfortable situation and asked if I wanted a menu. I said no and left.
I live around the corner from That’s Amore (now on Main Street in downtown Crystal Lake). I am so saddened that so many local establishments make NO /​ZERO effort to get to know their neighbors or be the slightest bit accommodating. I was not planning to eat lunch with my dog inside of your restaurant. At the very least you could have had a sense of humor about the situation.

We are always looking for another delicious pizza in our area and decided to try a «stuffed crust» from Amore. I understand they are commonly known for their New York style pizza. However, since stuffed was on menu we decided to see how it stacked up against other locals. The ordering was quick and simple with the price being average for a 14−16″ stuffed crust in the area.
The delivery was quick considering we ordered a «stiffed crust» which was right about an hour. I took the pizza from the driver and couldn’t help but notice how light the box was considering our order was for a stuffed crust. Upon opening the box we discovered a normal hand tossed with the exact toppings we ordered. I looked at the receipt to ensure I had the right order. The receipt had exactly what we ordered, medium stuffed curst with pepperoni and half mushrooms. Unfortunately that is not what we received.
I called to inform the staff of the error. The woman asked «are you sure it’s not stuffed crust» when I told her our order was wrong. This made me chuckle but, none the less, I assured here it was incorrect. She informed me it would be another hour to correct and did not even offer a discount. I told her to forget about it and we decided to eat what was a rather bland pizza with sparse red sauce. So I have to base this review on the «New York» style pizza we received. The cheese on top was extremely overcooked and crunchy which made the pizza dry. This pizza was subpar to how classic New York style pizza is made and also cut. I think sometimes people get blinded by nostalgia some businesses claim to offer by recreating food from various areas of the country when they review. I would be hesitant to place another order from here given the inaccuracy of our order, the staff’s response to their mistake, and the pizza quality given their prices.

They BURNT my pizza. But as you can see… i gave them 4 stars. Why? Because they rectified that situation QUICKLY. I had an hour to wait for my Metra and decided to get two slices to go.
They asked if I wanted it warmed up, I said yes. and waited. 15 minutes passed. I figure it should have been done by now. I went to the register and it turns out. they forgot my pizza in the oven. It was burnt to a crisp when they took it out. out of the oven. I love CARMELIZED crust. but this was far too carmelized. The pizza was blackened!
They immediately apologized, warmed up two slices of pizza for me and when gave me a piece of their yummy garlic bread and chocolate cake for free for my trouble. Now that is CUSTOMER service!
I loved the New York style pizza (it is foldable so that’s New York style, right?) over deep dish. I do. Take my Chicago Card away and chase me out of the city but in my opinion– thin crust rules! I loved how I could fold the pizza up… soft yet still a bit crispy. More soft than anything. and that’s how I LIKE my pizza! I will be back when I am in Crystal Lake! Definately can compete with some of the city thin crust joints!

The new location couldn’t be better. This place is great for swinging in and grabbing a slice or ordering a pie and having it delivered. They do great with large orders and by the slice. The garlic knots are buttery garlicky awesomeness.
If you are downtown bar hoping and want a slice to fill your gut, I recommend stopping in. The owners are always around and some of the nicest people you could deal with. Another great Crystal Lake business.

Similar to the majority of the human race, ever member of my family is a big fan of the wonderful pizza pie! We tend to stick with the pizza joints that we are most familiar with and leave it at that. Well, thanks to all the fantastic Unilocal reviewers raving about T.A.P. we ventured away from the norm.
The definition of Amore is LOVE and that is exactly the feeling we have for our new neighborhood pizza place. I say neighborhood pizza place because they are in the process of closing the Rte. 31 location and opening the new dine-​in space on Main St. in downtown C.L.
I phoned in my ordered and was greeted by one of the sweetest ladies. It was evident after some conversation (Yes, she actually had a conversation while I placed my order… unlike most places that are more concerned about getting the order and getting off the phone) that she was the owner. When I gave her my address she said «oh, we’re going to be neighbors!» I told her this was our first time trying their pizza and that I was in between ordering the buffalo wings and Fancy Fries… she said that the Fancy Fries are her favorite and to give them a try… you can always try the wings next time. Well, she was 100% correct on her recommendation… they were very tasty… perfectly crunchy and the sauce was a sweet spicy mix. See my picture for a visual of the deliciousness.
The pizza and garlic knots were great. As most reviewers have already mentioned, this is New York style, not the thin cardboard stuff. It was nice to hold the piece up and not have it fall over… simply fold it and devour! That’s LOVE Pizza!
Can’t wait to try the dine-​in experience and meet these extremely pleasant owners and support our newly located neighbors.
I will now be TAP’n quite often into my new LOVE for fancy fries and NY style pie!