Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant culinary scene, Acerra Italian Kitchen & Bar invites you on a delectable journey through the flavors of Italy. Our casual Italian establishment features an enchanting outdoor patio, perfect for taking in the warm Chicago breeze while savoring mouthwatering dishes inspired by traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Come, immerse yourself in the allure of authentic Italian flavors and create cherished dining moments at Acerra Italian Kitchen & Bar.
Gianna Colantuono
Acerra was one of the best restaurants i’ve ever been to!!! The owner Bobby was nothing short of amazing. Made you feel at home from the second you walked through the door. Our server Evan was fantastic as well, super kind and very attentive. Our food was INCREDIBLE. One of our favorites was the bread bowl appetizer with fresh tomatoes, prosciutto, and burrata. 10/10 would recommend!! I can’t wait to come back here.
… moreValentino Colantuono
Everything about this place was incredible! Ordered a variety of dishes and every single one of them was outstanding. My family and I tried one of the specials one the menu which was mini calzones… Definitely one of our new favorite restaurants to go to!! Be sure to check it out if you’re in the area, you won’t be disappointed.
… moreErika Buckhanon
I was told that the food here was good and authentic, that FAR from the truth and maybe they didn’t know real Italian food. Service was also not good, did not check on us one time after being served, not even to bring boxes or the check….oh but wait, she made sure to pick up the payment . Pasta was dry and sticky with no flavor what so ever, and the Ceasar salad was dry filled with nothing but croutons. The wine was cheap tasting, Aldi’s cheap wine tastes better than the wine I had here. Definitely won’t be back here.
… morePooja Patel
Absolutely loved my experience at Acerra! The food was incredible. The rigatoni vodka was creamy and flavorful, the eggplant parm was cheesy and saucy, and the burrata bread bowl was so fresh and unique. The chocolate cake was the perfect sweet finish.
The patio is beautiful and such a great vibe for a summer night. The service was amazing and every staff member was so friendly. I even got to meet the owner who was genuinely kind and welcoming.
Highly recommend this spot. I’ll definitely be back to try more, especially with their rotating cocktail specials. A must-visit in Chicago!
… moreSofia Colantuono
Absolutely incredible experience at Acerra!
This was one of the best Italian meals I’ve had in a long time. We ordered the burrata bread bowl, Neapolitan bruschetta, mini calzones, rigatoni vodka, Diavola pizza, and Amalfi pizza — every single dish was delicious!
The staff was amazing from start to finish. Bobby, the owner was warm, welcoming, and truly made us feel at home.
Evan, our waiter, was fantastic as well and was extremely friendly and attentive. Their hospitality made the meal even more memorable.
Could not recommend more, already looking forward to returning!
… moreMadison Weber
Was excited to try this place, as it’s newer to the area, but was super disappointed. The food took an hour to come and was completely cold. No one checked in, and after the long wait for the food it was hard to get our server to even come by to ask for the bill. Beyond that, the diavola pizza did not taste like a diavola/was relatively flavorless. The gluten free crust on one of our pizzas was like cardboard — they’re not all like that. The vodka arrabiata rigatoni was mid at best. The price point for the food and level of service is too high.
… morenpgerard
Pasta was objectively bad. Gummy. Spaghetti snapped when you twirled it. Basically just dough.
I guess points for knowing for sure it was made in house. It just needed to be made by someone who has tasted pasta before.
And the sauce was not redeeming at all.
I cannot believe no one has told them.
Also, the music was horrendous and too loud.
Wretched.
… moreScooty Vuitton
The food was delicious, I saw somebody eating a tasty looking pizza through the window and had to stop in! Intimate vibe with a very friendly staff, we will definitely be coming back! We had the prosciutto and burrata bowl, and the Diavolo pizza which was perfectly spicy and super flavorful. Can’t wait for next time!
… moreTable4_2Chicago
Great new Italian spot in bucktown. The happy hour is fantastic with half price appetizers, my favorite Burrata & Prosciutto.
The place serves delicious artesian style Neapolitan pizzas and delicious pasta dishes.
Now, let’s spend little time on cocktails. Nia, the house bartender, create an amazing cocktail menu with well balanced dinner cocktails and “hugging your soul” desert martinis. I am not a sweet desert martini fan but the creamsicle martini she sat in front of me was gone in no time and I secretly wanted another one.
They also have a outdoor patio on the side with lot of greenery and a fountain perfect for Chicago summer.
… moreBab Ushka
Amazing! This is heaven! Waitress so kind and all the people here are so kind! Defiantly recommend! ALL THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Best Italian food I ever had! Everything made so fresh and the seasonings were delicious!!
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