Forno Mauri Italian Pizzeria

4.7 (15)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

620 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

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2 people

15 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

Northern Italian pizzeria, Forno Mauri, brings the oldest traditions of Milano bakeries to the heart of Printer’s Row with its 14’’ thin crust Tonda Classica and all-Italian imported ingredients, including the best Fiordilatte mozzarella from Agerola.
Owner of Sofi Italian in Chicago, Maurizio Michi is a Milanese and NYC restaurateur who has catered to the world’s most high profile clientele from fashion designers, film stars, musicians, and artists to business executives and royals.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(312) 363-3410
Website
http://fornomauri.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
620 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Area
South Loop
Parking Details
None
Additional
Happy Hour, Takeaway

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Bresaola ValtellinaUS$18.00
Cured beef carpaccio - arugula salad - grana padano - lemon emulsion
Arancino SicilianoUS$14.00
Rice ball filled w/bolognese and mozzarella mozzarella - marinara
Gnocco FrittoUS$14.00
Fried pizza dough with pancetta arrotolata
Fiori di ZuccaUS$16.00
Deep fried zucchini blossoms - mozzarella filled - topped with parma prosciutto
Burrata TartufataUS$14.00
Truffled burrata - roasted bell peppers - belgian endive leaves - basil julienne
CapreseUS$14.00
Fiordilatte mozzarella - grape tomatoes - nicoise olives - basil - extra virgin olive oil

Bread & Focaccia

Bruschetta ClassicaUS$9.00
FocaccinaUS$12.00
Garlic & rosemary

Cold Cuts & Cheeses

Cold Cuts Assortment PlatterUS$19.00
Chef's combination - Wtucan sheep milk cheese - croutons
Cheese Assortment PlatterUS$19.00
Berries - walnuts - peppery honey - croutons

Salads

ToscanaUS$16.00
Red onions - bell peppers - red radishes - tomatoes - spring mix salad - cannellini
TricoloreUS$14.00
Radicchio - endive - arugula - grana padano - italian vinaigrette
Mista di StagioneUS$12.00
Seasonal mix green salad - tomatoes - white onions - italian vinaigrette

Le Tonde Classiche

MarinaraUS$16.00
San marzano tomato sauce - garlic - oregano - basil - e.v.o.
MargheritaUS$20.00
Fiordilatte imported mozzarella from agerola - san marzano tomato sauce - basil
NapoliUS$20.00
San marzano tomato sauce - anchovie filets - imported fiordilatte mozzarella
AmatricianaUS$20.00
Zesty tomato - crispy guanciale - pecorino - black pepper
Di NorciaUS$22.00
Braised sweet onions - italian sausage - fiordilatte mozzarella - roasted bell peppers
PiccanteUS$22.00
Italian spicy salami - san marzano tomato sauce - fiordilatte mozzarella - chili flakes
EmilianaUS$22.00
Fontina cheese - parmigiano - 24 months parma prosciutto - sage
OrtolanaUS$24.00
Onions - imported mozzarella - zucchini - eggplant - bell peppers - roasted tomatoes
MilanoUS$24.00
Gorgonzola cheese - porcini mushrooms - honey - walnuts - endive julienne
ValdostanaUS$22.00
Smoked scamorza - smoked speck alto adige prosciutto - radicchio julienne
Rapini e SalsicciaUS$22.00
Broccoli rabe olive oil and garlic - sausage - fiordilatte
4 FormaggiUS$22.00
White with gorgonzola - fontina - pecorino - smoked mozzarella - parmesan sprinkle
GenoveseUS$22.00
Pesto - mozzarella fiordilatte - olives from taggia - parmesan - pine nuts
TartufataUS$24.00
Taleggio and crescenza cheese - truffled carpaccio - arugula salad
CalzoneUS$21.00
Stuffed half moon pizza - imported prosciutto cotto - fiordilatte - touch of tomato - parmigiano

Add Ons

Lasagna BologneseUS$19.00
SausageUS$6.00
Porcini MushroomsUS$12.00
ProsciuttoUS$9.00
Roasted PeppersUS$6.00
AnchoviesUS$3.00

What 15 people are saying

Forno Mauri Italian Pizzeria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary Italian

Review summary

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Forno Mauri Italian Pizzeria offers an "exquisite" pizza experience with authentic Italian ingredients. The service is "amazing," and the ambience is warm and inviting. Standout dishes include the lasagna and arancini. While the venue can get warm due to the pizza ovens, the food and service make for a memorable visit.

15 Reviews

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Jyoti VIP
Indiana5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 July 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The pizza was outstanding. So, too were the two appetizers we had: zucchini flowers and arancini. Our waiter was attentive and very friendly. Unfortunately, the pizza place lives up to its name: Forno Mauri is a forno (oven). Because the pizza ovens are situated in the dining room and don't have a hood system to ventilate the space properly, the place was unbearably hot. Furthermore, there is a state-of-the-art espresso machine that the waitstaff did not know how to operate. The waiter tried his best to make an espresso, but without training, he couldn't do it. He was apologetic, but it wasn't his fault. Thank goodness the food was excellent; however, go prepared to be uncomfortably warm in there.
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Mary VIP
Chicago / Illinois37 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Forno Mauri and its “Mother” restaurant, Sofi, next door are both delicious restaurants! The pizza choices at Forno Mauri are exceptional! The ingredients - including the flour - are all imported from Italy and are both authentic and creative!! Great service, wonderful wine choices and outstanding appetizers as well as deserts!!
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Jonathan
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful experience! Great food. Great ambience. Great service. Great people. The pizzas are phenomenal. The lasagna was authentic and exquisite. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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Cheryl Ann VIP
Washington, D.C. Area48 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First time dining here. VEEY POSITIVES Pizza is very good!!! Arancino is fantastic!!!! Service is very friendly and attentive!! Pizza loses its heat pretty quickly. Maybe serve on a warm plate so it retains its heat longer? Tiramisu is respectable but could be much better. Didn't help that it was frozen when it was served (rookie mistake) - but the waiter left it on our check (not a rookie mistake)
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Russell VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
True great pizza with the highest quality ingredients. Our salad and tiramisu were also quite good. Ambience is okay, the decor is nondescript and not exactly inspiring. Great attentive service. Only knocks are my old fashioned was watery and over-iced, at $18 that’s not cool. Dinner for 2 with 2 drinks each, salad, 2 pizzas and dessert plus top was about $175! A lot for a pizza, joint, even with great pizza.
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Rebecca
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The pizza and salad were excellent! And the pistachio martini was delicious!
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Jack
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect t Italian style pizzeria. An elevated experience with good wine, terrific pizza in a nice space. We’ve been 4X and look forward to going back soon.
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MaryAnnF
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thursday evening not too busy, lovely ambience, delicious pizza.
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kristi
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All of the pizza options are incredible. Service amazing.
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Alex
Chicago / Illinois26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pizza is exquisite! This is what’s been missing in the neighborhood. Love the thin Italian-style pizza. Service was excellent as well.
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FAQs

Forno Mauri Italian Pizzeria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 363-3410.

Forno Mauri Italian Pizzeria is rated 4.7 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

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620 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

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Additional information

Area
South Loop
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Additional
Happy Hour, Takeaway

Website
http://fornomauri.com/
Phone number
(312) 363-3410

Forno Mauri Italian Pizzeria

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Bresaola ValtellinaUS$18.00

Arancino SicilianoUS$14.00

Gnocco FrittoUS$14.00

Fiori di ZuccaUS$16.00

Burrata TartufataUS$14.00

CapreseUS$14.00

Bread & Focaccia

Bruschetta ClassicaUS$9.00

FocaccinaUS$12.00

Cold Cuts & Cheeses

Cold Cuts Assortment PlatterUS$19.00

Cheese Assortment PlatterUS$19.00

Salads

ToscanaUS$16.00

TricoloreUS$14.00

Mista di StagioneUS$12.00

Le Tonde Classiche

MarinaraUS$16.00

MargheritaUS$20.00

NapoliUS$20.00

AmatricianaUS$20.00

Di NorciaUS$22.00

PiccanteUS$22.00

EmilianaUS$22.00

OrtolanaUS$24.00

MilanoUS$24.00

ValdostanaUS$22.00

Rapini e SalsicciaUS$22.00

4 FormaggiUS$22.00

GenoveseUS$22.00

TartufataUS$24.00

CalzoneUS$21.00

Add Ons

Lasagna BologneseUS$19.00

SausageUS$6.00

Porcini MushroomsUS$12.00

ProsciuttoUS$9.00

Roasted PeppersUS$6.00

AnchoviesUS$3.00

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