There’s nothing we love more than a huge slice of Chicago deep dish, but we like to branch out and expand our pizza repertoire every once in awhile. There’s a restaurant right here in Illinois that serves up delicious Neapolitan pizza and it’s even certified by an association in Naples, Italy!

Welcome to Coda di Volpe, an award-winning restaurant in Chicago's Southport neighborhood. You'll find it at 3335 N Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657.
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This beautifully-appointed restaurant is the perfect place for a romantic evening, or a gathering with friends.
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In fact, you'll want a reservation because its accolades make it THE place for Italian food, and it fills up every evening.
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Everything on the menu is absolutely divine, but this Italian wood-fired oven is where the real magic happens.
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Coda di Volpe is certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, an organization from Naples that holds restaurants to strict standards.
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To hold this certification, Coda di Volpe makes its dough with soft, 00 Italian flour, and uses only San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and other top-quality ingredients.
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Then, it's placed in a wood-fired oven at temperatures between 806 and 896 degrees Fahrenheit and baked for just 60-90 seconds.
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The result? Incredible Neapolitan pizza with a crust that's soft and chewy and an ooey, gooey texture that's like nothing else in the world.
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For pizza that's just like you'd find in Naples, Italy...without the airfare, head to Coda di Volpe. It's open Monday through Friday starting at 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m..
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Learn more about Coda di Volpe and see the full menu on its website, and be sure to follow the restaurant’s Facebook page to see what’s new!

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