Boka Restaurant Group announces Zarella, a neighborhood pizzeria and taverna located on the corner of Grand and Wells in the heart of River North. Chef Partners Chris Pandel (Swift & Sons, Cira, Swift & Son’s Tavern) and Lee Wolen (Boka, Alla Vita, GG’s Chicken Shop) have come together to craft a menu featuring a mix of tavern-style and artisan pizzas, an array of entrées and small bites, as well as fresh salads, alongside an ever-rotating menu of Italian specialties.
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“Wolen and I have been talking about pizza preferences for years. It’s been fun to jump in to the test kitchen with him and help create a pizzeria from scratch. We think the alchemy of the menu, design, and tone of the place will be both comforting and unique,” said Chef Partner Chris Pandel.
At Zarella, chefs Lee Wolen and Chris Pandel will showcase artisan and tavern-style pizzas, available in a range of specialty pies with flavors like Spicy Vodka with Calabrian Chili and Mozzarella; Carbonara with Pancetta, Pecorino, and Egg; and Italian Sausage with Giardiniera, Oregano, and Mozzarella. Each pizza will also be available with a gluten-friendly crust. Zarella will offer a selection of small bites, like Crispy Calamari, Mozzarella Sticks, Marinated Artichokes, and Baked Feta; as well as fresh salads and a variety of large plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parms, Chicken Piccata, and Crab Stuffed Shrimp. The menu will also feature a rotation of Italian specials, illustrated on a chalkboard and presented tableside for a personalized dining experience. A beverage program will include a variety of beers on draught, an Italian-inspired wine list created by Jillian Nudd of Swift & Sons, and an Italian inspired cocktail list, designed by Ashley Santoro with a concentration on Italian Amari.
Designed in collaboration with Anna Filatov, the two-level restaurant boasts a main bar, a mahogany-clad dining room, and a lower-level taverna perfect for cocktails and private events. For more information, please visit www.zarellachicago.com or follow along at @zarellachicago.
Boka Restaurant Group announces Zarella, a neighborhood pizzeria and taverna located on the corner of Grand and Wells in the heart of River North. Chef Partners Chris Pandel (Swift & Sons, Cira, Swift & Son’s Tavern) and Lee Wolen (Boka, Alla Vita, GG’s Chicken Shop) have come together to craft a menu featuring a mix of tavern-style and artisan pizzas, an array of entrées and small bites, as well as fresh salads, alongside an ever-rotating menu of Italian specialties.
“Wolen and I have been talking about pizza preferences for years. It’s been fun to jump in to the test kitchen with him and help create a pizzeria from scratch. We think the alchemy of the menu, design, and tone of the place will be both comforting and unique,” said Chef Partner Chris Pandel.
At Zarella, chefs Lee Wolen and Chris Pandel will showcase artisan and tavern-style pizzas, available in a range of specialty pies with flavors like Spicy Vodka with Calabrian Chili and Mozzarella; Carbonara with Pancetta, Pecorino, and Egg; and Italian Sausage with Giardiniera, Oregano, and Mozzarella. Each pizza will also be available with a gluten-friendly crust. Zarella will offer a selection of small bites, like Crispy Calamari, Mozzarella Sticks, Marinated Artichokes, and Baked Feta; as well as fresh salads and a variety of large plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parms, Chicken Piccata, and Crab Stuffed Shrimp. The menu will also feature a rotation of Italian specials, illustrated on a chalkboard and presented tableside for a personalized dining experience. A beverage program will include a variety of beers on draught, an Italian-inspired wine list created by Jillian Nudd of Swift & Sons, and an Italian inspired cocktail list, designed by Ashley Santoro with a concentration on Italian Amari.
Designed in collaboration with Anna Filatov, the two-level restaurant boasts a main bar, a mahogany-clad dining room, and a lower-level taverna perfect for cocktails and private events. For more information, please visit www.zarellachicago.com or follow along at @zarellachicago.
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