Aurelio's Pizza
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Top Sentiments among Aurelio's Pizza Reviewers
Big name pizzas
Excellent tomato sauce
Top Thin Crust Pizza
Incredible sausage pizza
Generous Ingredients
Excellent antipasto salad
Great tasting pizza
Like spinach calabrese
Great taste buds
Good cheese
Customer Reviews (74 reviews)
Bud Taste
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2009As a native Homewood resident, there was only one place to go for pizza...Aurelios. Unfortunately, this place has lost its way. Too expensive Not consistent Too expensive not to be consistent Poor Joe Sr. is... (more)
debbie1959
on Citysearch Mar 13, 2009I am from the Park Forest area and live in Huntsville Al, Everytime I come home, I eat at Aurelio's, It's the crust, you just can't get a good pizza in the south.....You guy's really need to open a store here......."))... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 24, 2008If you grew up on Aurelio's pizza in Homewood, nothing else compares. Of course you have to like thin crust to really appreciate the taste. The secret is in the sauce...and you can only find it at the Homewood location.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 11, 2008This is the first and oldest Aurelio's Pizza location. The menu includes pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soups, and desserts. They have great thin crust pizza and it's even better when you request it from the old... (more)
zipgun
on Citysearch Sep 16, 2007I remember way back when Aurelio's was located just down the street in a small restaurant with people lined up outside waiting for a table. Their pizza was great then as is now. This pizza has flavor compared to other... (more)
mrme1344
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2007I love aurelio's pizza. They have the best pizza ever. I would know I've live just about everywhere in IL and the best pizza is always at Aurelios. (more)
kee22
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2006Aurelio's Pizza is pretty good..I can't say that it's the best I've ever tasted. One thing I have always loved about their pizza is their cheese. It's definately high quality. I have even had their pizza delivered to... (more)
janiece0812
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2006A little expensive, but great pizza! The stuffed is the best I have ever tasted. The people were friendly, and very nice -- great customer service. (more)
vjweiss
on Citysearch Sep 20, 2006Aurelio's is the best thin crust pizza I've ever had! I grew up with it, so I'm a bit biased, but my husband grew up just outside NYC. He now says it's HIS favorite! We miss it terribly out in Oregon. Will someone please... (more)
noneyobizness
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2006Ive tried Aurelio's several times because people always talk it up. Each time I am always disappointed. I keep thinking maybe Im getting a bad pie but its the same thing every time. The pizzas are just average, and to... (more)
unklejimmy
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2006if i were on death row a super 6 would be my last wish... any other questions? (oh yea, i'm having it at my wedding to. really) (more)
cubs114
on Citysearch Jun 21, 2006I really don't see what all the fuss is about with this place. All the locations taste the same to me. The pizza sauce really tastes like a can of cheap speghetti O's, minus the O's. It's a nice place to be at but really the... (more)
paulfrancisj
on Citysearch May 13, 2006Honest, I've lived in Chicago and the south burbs...I've had all of the big name pizzas all over the city. No pizza on planet Earth will ever taste better. Believe it. Make a trip to the Homewood location, it's the... (more)
Douglas M.
on Judys Book May 06, 2006Aurelio's is a Homewood landmark. They have this thin crust pizza that will make you change the way you feel about life. This particular location in great for a family or hanging out with friends. The servers are nice,... (more)
Douglas M.
on Judys Book Mar 27, 2006This pizza is fantastic. The atmosphere is great for family and children. They even have a few arcade games past the seating area. It isn't the best idea for a romantic night out, but if it is good food and a relaxing... (more)
Gina L.
on Judys Book Mar 04, 2006This is the best chain pizza restaurant in the Chicago suburbs. Its actually a family run chain. They have a couple of unique pizzas that I havent found anywhere else. Try their huge stuffed calzone, spinach and... (more)
stella185
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2005Oh how I miss this pizza! It is the only "real" pizza for me. I have tried to find something like it and have yet to succeed. The crust, the cheese, the sauce (perfect, not to sweet or spicy) and the toppings, they are the... (more)
tfaucault
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2005I've been tasting Aurelio's since I was a wee little one!! Highly reccommend the pizza no matter what store! I live in Denver now and we travel 35 minutes just to go get Aurelios out here! It tastes just the same! Very... (more)
jessicasalv
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2005I grew up on Aurelio's pizza and it will always be a must for me whenever I come home to Chicago to visit my family. It is a huge part of my childhood and will always be associated with happy, fun family memories . Plus, the... (more)
test
on Citysearch May 28, 2005we lived in Glenwood and went to homewood with the kids .now much older we go to the one in Naples Florida inFthe winter and Frankfort Illinois in summer. Tried them all This is the best thin crust Eddie Kausal and... (more)
1hotmama2005
on Citysearch May 18, 2005I love real pizza not that "fake crust" $5.00 kind. None can compare to Aurelio's. There are several franchises in and around Chicago and the Northwest Indiana region for convenience! The pizza is awesome. Picture a... (more)
michaelnmom
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2005I used to live closer. One Friday a month the whole family went to Aurelio's. The crust is light, the sauce has a sweet tang, real italian sausage(with spice the way it's supposed to be)and the cheese/the best part) is... (more)
Jennifer Olvera
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2005<b>The Scene</b><br>This dark pizza joint packs 'em in from wall to paneled license plate-adorned wall. Kids of all ages beg elders for change for video games, while grown-ups chat at white-and-red-checked... (more)
phonetec1963
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2005being born in chicago as I now live in pa. tmissed most is going to the homewood aurelios with my aunt to see joe(aurelio) and have pizza. the taste lasts with you.the sausage is to die for. the shop f is beautiful.each... (more)
lake300
on Citysearch Jul 18, 2004I can remember eating and enjoying Aurelio's for about the past 35 years. I even remember as a small child when Mama Aurelio would come around give the kids breadsticks while we were waiting for our pizza. Nobody... (more)
paml2004
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2004I lived in Homewood for over 30 years and moved up North about 10 years ago. Aurelio's has always been the best pizza ever. We still drive 60 miles to Homewood on occasion to get a pizza. We also found out that the Oak Brook... (more)
ds11211
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2004I head to Aurelio's a few times a month and everytime it's worth the drive. I love that pizza! I would recommend starting with the excellent Minestrone soup. After that it's on to the main event... the pizza. I... (more)
sdapice
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2003This is the best pizza in the south suburban area. Their spinach thin crust pizza is simply delicious, I also like their spinach calabrese. We eat there about once a week. The service there is also fast. The dining room... (more)
jeanteam
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2003AFTER READING OVER REVIEWS-I CAN ONLY SURMISE THAT THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS ARE FROM THE COMPETITION!!! I GREW UP IN HOMEWOOD AND WENT TO AURELIO'S EVER FRIDAY FROM THE TIME I WAS 5 YEARS OLD TIL I WENT AWAY TO COLLEGE. WHEN... (more)
donisween
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2003I've lived in Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri and traveled all over. Aurelio's is not only Chicago's best but the nations's best. If only they would consider putting a restaurant in the... (more)