Stone Bakers Pizza
A Review
Today, we want to do something different(from our usual reviews of ovens and stones) and give a quick review of one of the best pizza restaurants in all of Chicago. Stone bakers pizza.
Stone Bakers Pizza is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant located in Marengo, IL.
Mike and David DeRose had toyed with the idea of opening their own place for the past decade. Because they always dreamed of providing fresh and affordable Italian food to people in the downtown area. Their dream came true when they opened the doors to Stone Bakers Pizza.
With both brothers having experience in restaurant management. It was a quick and easy decision to hire their long-time friend and seasoned chef, Lucio Benici.
This skilled pizza maker put the restaurant on the map with amazing combinations of classic and modern gourmet pizza recipes. The dough and sauce are always fresh.
Although most people are there for the pizza, there is more to this restaurant than just pizza. Both brothers love Italian cuisine. Therefore, they made it their prerogative to provide customers with a variety of menu choices.
Essentially establishing the stone bakers pizza tradition of excellent customer service.
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Stone Bakers Pizza Menu
Moreover, there are a variety of meatball sandwiches available at Stone Bakers Pizza.
It doesn’t get more authentic than seeing Italian subs, calzones, and pulled pork specialties on the menu.
Although there are some other such items on the menu, the main attraction is the authentic Italian cuisine.
The restaurant is not very large, and yet, the DeRose brothers manage to combine the experience of fast food and fine dining well. Taste is their main concern, while also managing to put generous portions on the plate.
A glance at the pasta menu highlights that Stone Bakers Pizza is promoting the use of authentic ingredients. Additionally, the lasagna with garlic bread and the stuffed shells with garlic bread both taste amazing. Furthermore, spaghetti and mostaccioli are also on the menu.
Especially relevant, customers can sample a variety of appetizers from different cuisines. Moreover, the menu is well-balanced to satisfy people who enjoy Italian cooking. As well as those who just like fried food with cheese.
Because they don’t feature more than two pages of choices, they make sure the ingredients are always fresh. And, customers will always pay for quality food.
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Pizza
Pan, stuffed, thin or double-dough are the available choices when it comes to ordering pizza at Stone Bakers Pizza.
Combinations of those options are allowed. Therefore, customers customize their pie to their liking. Extra toppings can also be added except on the specialty pizzas.
Additionally, the Stone Bakers Pizza offers seven well-crafted pizza recipes. They have a vegetarian option, a BBQ chicken special, and a pineapple pizza called the Hawaiian Baker.
These choices clearly have nothing to do with Italian cuisine but will appeal to many customers.
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Food Delivery Service
Furthermore, the downtown location brings in a lot of traffic to Stone Bakers Pizza. However, the size of the restaurant cannot fit everyone.
Therefore, Mike and David decided to include a food delivery service. This way, you can enjoy their recipes in the comfort of your home in record time.
The drivers are always on time. Anything you can see on the menu, on site or online is available to order from home or the office.
The DeRose brothers harness the experience in restaurant management. By ensuring a high consumption rate of ingredients each day.
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Customer Service
The staff at Stone Bakers Pizza is helpful and will answer all questions regarding the menu.
Although, everything is worth trying at least once. The service can be hectic at times.
But, waiting a few extra minutes during the busiest hours only highlights once again that people are enjoying the food.
Waiting times are not shown on the menu for all products. Although it is indicated that pan and stuffed pizzas will take longer.
The servers will always give an estimate based on the number of people already waiting. And, how much time it takes to prepare the order.
The kitchen is used for both delivery and in restaurant dishes. Therefore, some items on the menu can’t always be brought to the table in record time.
Summary
Stone Bakers Pizza is truly a gem of Italian cuisine and quality pizza, delivering food made with fresh ingredients. Although situated in a busy neighborhood, this small establishment with its cozy interior will always make customers feel welcomed. It is a great place to take the family out to dinner or enjoy a date.
Regardless of whether you are looking for fast food or Italian cooked dishes, you can get both in this restaurant. The two owners’ experience in restaurant management shines through in everything. From the tidiness of the place right through to the small menu featuring carefully selected dishes, packed with flavor.
Hiring their longtime friend and professional chef Lucio has so far proven fruitful. Since then, they have managed to build and satisfy a sizable customer base.
If you are a true Pizza fan, then we highly recommend you visit stone bakers pizza at some point.
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