Pizza & More near Bunny Hutch

Any suggestions for a place that serves pizza but also has healthy options for dinner near the Bunny Hutch (Devon & Lincoln)? Lou Malnati's was mentioned, but other than a couple of salads, the healthy pickin's are slim. I was thinking Himshikar...

Thanks!

Monastero's is very much in the Sabitino's school of Italian red sauce joint. The have pizza and a pretty broad menu.

Good pizza? Plus "healthy"? Not in the same joint and not in that area. Mia Figlia is the closest and their pizza is good but not stellar. Lou's and Martino's (Peterson and Bernard) have the best pizza in the area (thick and thin, respectively). I'm not a big fan of Monastero's but if your criteria requires close proximity to Bunny Hutch, then that's it (although Mia Figlia is much better).

Well, by close I mean Skokie, Lincolnwood, Park Ridge, Edison/Jefferson/Norwood Park...a 5-mile radius or so. I s'pose Perry's (Park Ridge) wouldn't be a bad option, although last time I was very disappointed.

Pie Lady wrote:Well, by close I mean Skokie, Lincolnwood, Park Ridge, Edison/Jefferson/Norwood Park...a 5-mile radius or so. I s'pose Perry's (Park Ridge) wouldn't be a bad option, although last time I was very disappointed.

Well if it's a 5-mile radius then it includes a personal favorite, Spacca Napoli, my vote for best Neapolitan pizza in the area with a nice number of healthy options (pizza included).

Jimmy's on Foster and Lincoln for pizza and salad. Or go to Jibek Jolu for some light fare after Jimmy's.

Hey Pie Lady--

Not too far from The Bunny Hutch, there is darn good thin-crust pizza at Martino's Restaurant on Peterson & Bernard, also mentioned upthread. I've only been there once, but I was surprised at the quality of not only the pizza, but the marinara sauce, and especially the boneless chicken cacciatore.

Now...the place ain't much to look at, your typical Chicago corner storefront circa 1970's, but it's clean, fresh, prompt, and fairly inexpensive. It's my buddy's go-to Italian joint for a quick dinner or carry-out. Martino's seems to have been there for many years, but before that I recall it was Cas & Lou's.

Martino's Restaurant
3431 West Peterson Avenue Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5410

jnm123 wrote:Hey Pie Lady--

Not too far from The Bunny Hutch, there is darn good thin-crust pizza at Martino's Restaurant on Peterson & Bernard, also mentioned upthread. I've only been there once, but I was surprised at the quality of not only the pizza, but the marinara sauce, and especially the boneless chicken cacciatore.

Now...the place ain't much to look at, your typical Chicago corner storefront circa 1970's, but it's clean, fresh, prompt, and fairly inexpensive. It's my buddy's go-to Italian joint for a quick dinner or carry-out. Martino's seems to have been there for many years, but before that I recall it was Cas & Lou's.

Martino's Restaurant
3431 West Peterson Avenue Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5410

We've been ordering the thin-crust from Martino's for many years and if we moved far out of the neighborhood I'd still keep coming in. And for a real treat, order it with alfredo sauce instead of the tomato sauce.

Isn't there a rule that you have to link the Harry V Bunny Hutch post whenever it's mentioned? I can't find it.

JeffB wrote:Isn't there a rule that you have to link the Harry V Bunny Hutch post whenever it's mentioned? I can't find it.

Harry V's legendary post actually was on Chowhound: LINK

That's a fine review.
I haven't been in there since they took out the make-your-own sundae bar. I really miss being able to put on my own toppings, especially when most places don't freakin' use sprinkles.

But since Dairy Star is right around the corner (and they have sprinkles) I have no reason to revisit the Hutch. But the poorly named golf course will always bear the Bunny Hutch name, correct or not.

jnm123 wrote:Hey Pie Lady--

Not too far from The Bunny Hutch, there is darn good thin-crust pizza at Martino's Restaurant on Peterson & Bernard, also mentioned upthread. I've only been there once, but I was surprised at the quality of not only the pizza, but the marinara sauce, and especially the boneless chicken cacciatore.

Now...the place ain't much to look at, your typical Chicago corner storefront circa 1970's, but it's clean, fresh, prompt, and fairly inexpensive. It's my buddy's go-to Italian joint for a quick dinner or carry-out. Martino's seems to have been there for many years, but before that I recall it was Cas & Lou's.

Martino's Restaurant
3431 West Peterson Avenue Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5410

Have to mention a casual dinner last night at Martino's with a good buddy & our wives, catching up on each others' lives over the last month or two.

While the conversation was great, the no-nonsense fare served up is worth a healthy mention. My friend ordered a small veggie thin-crust pizza, his wife had the cheese manicotti, my wife did the chicken cacciatore (bone-in this time), and I tried the veal pizziaola. My veal was a standout entrée, thin cutlets covered with tomatoes, thick mushroom slices, browned to perfection, with chopped onion & green pepper. This all was baked with shards of mozzarella cheese, however not overly cheesy--a perfect balance. It came out hot, bubbly, just perfect.

I may have had a pre-entrée salad at Martino's in the past, but the last few trips we've all defaulted to the house-made minestrone, which is more like a great navy bean instead, with chunks of celery and carrot. Fresh bread & dependable house Chianti rounded out the dinner, with watermelon ice and spumoni for dessert that were solid & refreshing.

Martino's may not be a quote unquote destination, with its coffee shop interior & paper placemats. In fact, their carry-out business may surpass its dine-in. However, next to us was a group of eight 60-something guys who from their demeanor appeared to be long-time friends, and I imagine they've been frequenting this joint forever, to do the same thing as us--to catch up. And in the same vein, for me & my dining companions, it was abso-tively spot-on. Can't wait to return...

jnm123 wrote:

jnm123 wrote:Hey Pie Lady--

Not too far from The Bunny Hutch, there is darn good thin-crust pizza at Martino's Restaurant on Peterson & Bernard, also mentioned upthread. I've only been there once, but I was surprised at the quality of not only the pizza, but the marinara sauce, and especially the boneless chicken cacciatore.

Now...the place ain't much to look at, your typical Chicago corner storefront circa 1970's, but it's clean, fresh, prompt, and fairly inexpensive. It's my buddy's go-to Italian joint for a quick dinner or carry-out. Martino's seems to have been there for many years, but before that I recall it was Cas & Lou's.

Martino's Restaurant
3431 West Peterson Avenue Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5410

Have to mention a casual dinner last night at Martino's with a good buddy & our wives, catching up on each others' lives over the last month or two.

While the conversation was great, the no-nonsense fare served up is worth a healthy mention. My friend ordered a small veggie thin-crust pizza, his wife had the cheese manicotti, my wife did the chicken cacciatore (bone-in this time), and I tried the veal pizziaola. My veal was a standout entrée, thin cutlets covered with tomatoes, thick mushroom slices, browned to perfection, with chopped onion & green pepper. This all was baked with shards of mozzarella cheese, however not overly cheesy--a perfect balance. It came out hot, bubbly, just perfect.

I may have had a pre-entrée salad at Martino's in the past, but the last few trips we've all defaulted to the house-made minestrone, which is more like a great navy bean instead, with chunks of celery and carrot. Fresh bread & dependable house Chianti rounded out the dinner, with watermelon ice and spumoni for dessert that were solid & refreshing.

Martino's may not be a quote unquote destination, with its coffee shop interior & paper placemats. In fact, their carry-out business may surpass its dine-in. However, next to us was a group of eight 60-something guys who from their demeanor appeared to be long-time friends, and I imagine they've been frequenting this joint forever, to do the same thing as us--to catch up. And in the same vein, for me & my dining companions, it was abso-tively spot-on. Can't wait to return...

Cabbagehead and I enjoy Martino's pizza--it's our go-to thin crust--and agree about the quality of their other dishes as well. It's true that eating there is like going in the time machine, but in a good way. Some of the staff have probably been there since they last redecorated, and they're great. It's got a little bar too, although all we've ever gotten is some red plonk to go with the red sauce.