Bianchi's Pizza - Norris Drive
$ • Pizza, Vegetarian
Hours:
217 E Norris Dr, Ottawa
(815) 434-6887
About Bianchi's Pizza - Norris Drive
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Bianchi's Pizza has been one of my "go-to" restaurants for many years, so I owe them a review, and a good one at that. I've eaten at Bianchi's since I was a teenager, and I'll be 61 at the end of the year. Number of bad pies they've sold me: ZERO. Bottom Line Up Front: Eat this pizza, or die a culinary pauper!
Bianchi's started off as a ice cream parlor in 1920. Al and Pat Ruhland acquired the business in 1967. They changed over from an ice cream parlor to a pizza...read full review
Gr8 pizza cash only no ATM on-site had to walk down the street to get cash
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 1PM 4 - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 1PM 4 - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 8PM 11AM - 1PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 1PM 4 - 8PM |
| Friday | 4 - 9PM 11AM - 1PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 4 - 8PM |
Bianchi's Pizza - Norris Drive is a well-regarded pizza restaurant in Ottawa, Illinois, known for its exceptional Chicago-style tavern pizza. Originally an ice cream parlor in 1920, it transitioned to a pizza establishment in 1970 and remains family-run. With two locations, the Norris Drive venue specializes in pick-up orders, while the original location offers dine-in options.
The restaurant's pizza is praised for its thin yet crispy crust, savory sauce, and perfectly blended cheeses. The toppings, which include Italian sausage, mushrooms, and pepperoni, are all fresh and high-quality. Customers recommend the Bianchi house special, which is a great value for feeding multiple people. The pick-up location also offers single slices during lunch hours. While the menu is solely focused on pizza, the quality makes it unnecessary to offer anything else.
Bianchi's Pizza stands out for its reasonable prices, especially when compared to other pizzerias. The dining atmosphere at the LaSalle Street location is designed for a more intimate experience. Overall, Bianchi's Pizza is celebrated for its consistent quality, making it a must-visit for pizza lovers in the area.