Palermo's 95th Pizza & Rstrnt
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For over 35 years, Palermo's on 95th Street has earned a renowned reputation as a venerable Southside Chicago institution for its classic Italian cuisine, exceptional service and charming atmosphere. Combining traditional family recipes with the Old World ambiance of our dining room, Palermo's 95th has created a legacy of rich heritage and uncompromising quality.
Our menu offers a variety of modern Italian specialties and Old World favorites. Take your time and bring your appetite; the menu is vast and the portions are hearty. From appetizers to sweets, every visitor has a favorite Palermo's dish! Whether you require a romantic dinner for two or a family-style arrangement, our menu and dining room will accommodate your plans. If your party won't fit at a table, try our exquisite new banquets! They're both elegant and versatile and will surely suit your needs.
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Top Sentiments among Palermo's 95th Pizza & Rstrnt Reviewers
Delicious crust pizza
Fresh tomato sauce
Enormous pasta dishes
Best Italian Restaurant
Adore sausage pizza
Authentic Italian family dinner experience
Outstanding grilled chicken
Nice portabella penne
Favorite entree
Good minestrone soup
Customer Reviews (24 reviews)
sam1313
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2009chicago is obviously known for its amazing pizza with names like giordanos, lou malnatis, ginos east....but palermo's definitely holds its own! there sauce is absolutely delicious, one of a kind! they can be... (more)
BARRY_GEISERT
on Citysearch Dec 30, 2008Brought a pizza back to SoCal for the wife. The best pizza I've ever tasted. My biggest complaint is they don't do mail order. Their thin and crispy is so good all my friends want to eat a pizza that cannot be found... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2008I've been to all 3 palerrmos locations and have been going for years now. This also goes back 2 generations. Anyways they have the best thin crust pizza around and its because of the sauce. I think the owners ar all... (more)
GenoD
on Citysearch Oct 12, 2008Food wasn't bad, pizza has been good in the past. However, I will never again eat here! Bottom line, watch your credit card statements here as I suspect shady business is going on. Last Saturday went with a group, all... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 08, 2008I never really ate here until a friend of mine started to work here and always rave about their pizza. The food was good and its more of a ritzy place if you are looking to dress up and go sit down and eat. The prices run high... (more)
oskar27
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2008Do not go to Palermos is you want anything remotely resembling Italian food. Their pasta is obviously the dried variety from a box. They do not have any concept of chicken parmesan. Was basically a previously frozen... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 17, 2008This is my husband's favorite pizza and after tasting it, I can see why. The thin crust is crisp and cooked perfectly. You can dine in or carry out. The atmosphere is family friendly and the waitresses are a hoot. We love... (more)
mkk176
on Citysearch Apr 14, 2008By mistake I made my business flight arrangements from Midway rather than O?Hare, when I flew back I remembered from Check Please few years back that there is good Italian restaurant that specializes in pizzas,... (more)
senese
on Citysearch Apr 13, 2008I don't know what was worse - the service or the food. I took my mother for dinner on her birthday and had the worst dining experience ever. After waiting 1 hr and 30 mins, we finally were served our appetizers. Another 25... (more)
sunni11111
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2007DISAPPOINTING!!!! The restaurant itself looks very nice, clean and inviting, but the valet service was chaotic. I had the cavatappi with pesto & chicken. It was the most ORDINARY pasta I've ever eaten. The... (more)
wingofdesi
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2007The best thin crust pizza in Chicago! I got a pizza with shrimp,spinach and garlic and it was awesome! The tomato sauce at Palermos is sweet and delicious. I will be back! (more)
cubs114
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2006Palermo's has been a favorite of both my father and I for years. Whether you are dining in or picking up the pizza is always phenomenal. I mean for those who love the sweet sauce. The inside is more of a family atmosphere... (more)
blkcat79
on Citysearch Mar 14, 2006We waited forever. The bartender seemed new and alone. Sever was nice but slow. This is a pizza place not fine dinning. A great place to take the kids if you have the money. There are other places that sell pizza at a... (more)
unee
on Citysearch Dec 15, 2005great baked clams and really the best pizza in the world. I had it shipped to me for a special treat when i lived in San Diego.....and it consistently has the best pizza to this day... (more)
cityturnedsuburbanite
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2004I've been eating here for 30 years. I've never had pizza this good, anywhere in the country. The rest of their menu is superb, but the pizza is unbeatable. However, if you don't like sweet sauce, you won't appreciate... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jun 20, 2004<b>In Short</b><br>A local fave since 1961, this place is packed with locals and does a booming delivery and carry-out business too. The comfy interior boasts an old-fashioned decor of brick arches, food and wine... (more)
scusack
on Citysearch Jan 09, 2003Palermos's is by far the best Italian Restaurant you could go to. It blows away the Italian Restaurants in downtown Chicago. The food is out of this world, the atmosphere is quaint. I highly recommend Palermo's to... (more)
pizzagormt
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2002it's nice to go to a place where you don't have to go downtown for great Italian food. This place has been around for 30 years. large menu great service and great martinnis'.Now I understand they are open for... (more)
calder138
on Citysearch Oct 25, 2002The Place has Valet, It has class, great martinni's. Food and service is second to none. Ower is there to greet you and to trouble shoot any problems, but none were there, all in all a great place on the south side and... (more)
jacknife76
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2002Romantic atmosphere, amazing food, good service. Great Pizza.... even better Vesuvio...!!! (more)