There's nothing we love more than a huge slice of Chicago deep dish, but we like to branch out and expand our pizza repertoire every once in awhile. There's a restaurant right here in Illinois that serves up delicious Neapolitan pizza and it's even certified by an association in Naples, Italy!
Welcome to Coda di Volpe, an award-winning restaurant in Chicago's Southport neighborhood. You'll find it at 3335 N Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657.
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This beautifully-appointed restaurant is the perfect place for a romantic evening, or a gathering with friends.
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In fact, you'll want a reservation because its accolades make it THE place for Italian food, and it fills up every evening.
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Everything on the menu is absolutely divine, but this Italian wood-fired oven is where the real magic happens.
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Coda di Volpe is certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, an organization from Naples that holds restaurants to strict standards.
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To hold this certification, Coda di Volpe makes its dough with soft, 00 Italian flour, and uses only San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and other top-quality ingredients.
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Then, it's placed in a wood-fired oven at temperatures between 806 and 896 degrees Fahrenheit and baked for just 60-90 seconds.
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The result? Incredible Neapolitan pizza with a crust that's soft and chewy and an ooey, gooey texture that's like nothing else in the world.
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For pizza that's just like you'd find in Naples, Italy...without the airfare, head to Coda di Volpe. It's open Monday through Friday starting at 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m..
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Learn more about Coda di Volpe and see the full menu on its website, and be sure to follow the restaurant's Facebook page to see what's new!
Ready to explore more pizza in Illinois? Take our mouthwatering pizza trail.
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