Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Our verdict
Book Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar when the brief is polished, easy Italian with a real wine-bar angle. At about $35 per person, it is strongest for Neapolitan pizza, pasta, casual celebrations, and weekday happy hour rather than a tasting-menu night.
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- Address
- 1349 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL
- Phone
- (224) 330-3960
- Website
- napolitapizza.com
- Directions
- Get directions
- Booking
- Book on the venue's website

The menu
What to order
- Margherita pizza
- Bufalina pizza
- Carbonara pizza
- Penne alla Vodka
- Arancini di Rosso
- Calamari Fritti
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar is a Northbrook venue with a clear identity: an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian wine bar with a casual dress code and a $35 per person price point. That combination matters because it sets expectations before anyone looks at the menu: this is positioned around approachable Italian dining, pizza at the center, and wine-bar ease rather than a buttoned-up, special-occasion format.
The confirmed menu strengths are specific and useful for planning: Margherita pizza, Bufalina pizza, Carbonara pizza, Penne alla Vodka, Arancini di Rosso, and Calamari Fritti. If the table wants a casual Italian meal centered on Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and wine-bar appeal, Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar fits that brief cleanly.
Choose it for pizza plus Italian wine, not for a formal-feeling meal
The strongest reason to consider Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar is the pairing of authentic Neapolitan pizzeria identity with an Italian wine-bar format. The casual dress code supports a relaxed meal rather than a formal restaurant experience, so it is easiest to recommend when the goal is comfort, familiar Italian flavors, and a table that can order several crowd-friendly items.
The signature dishes give the clearest ordering path: Arancini di Rosso or Calamari Fritti, followed by Margherita, Bufalina, or Carbonara pizza, with Penne alla Vodka as a pasta option. That path also makes the venue easy to understand for mixed groups: some guests can stay with classic pizza, others can choose a richer pizza direction, and pasta can round out the order.
The room fits casual dining without making dinner feel stiff
Casual dress code is part of the appeal. Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar is best understood as a practical Northbrook choice for a relaxed Italian meal where the food focus is pizza, pasta, and wine-bar style rather than a formal format. That makes it useful for plans where the atmosphere should feel easygoing, but the meal still needs a defined Italian point of view.
Because only limited operational details are confirmed here, the safest planning approach is to treat it as a casual Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian wine bar rather than assuming private dining, patio seating, parking details, pickup, delivery, or a particular reservation setup. For larger parties or specific accommodations, check the restaurant’s current information directly, especially if timing, seating arrangement, or service flow will affect the success of the meal.
Use it as the neighborhood Italian option
At $35 per person, the value case is strongest when the table orders around the strengths: pizza, pasta, starters, and the Italian wine-bar identity. It is best framed as a relaxed Northbrook Italian meal rather than a splurge built around awards, chef credentials, or an especially formal format. In that role, the appeal is not complexity; it is clarity, with a menu direction that is easy to explain and easy for most groups to navigate.
The main caution is expectation-setting. The confirmed facts support Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar as a casual Italian venue with a clear pizza-and-wine identity, and that is the lane where it makes the most sense.
Frequently asked questions
Does Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar handle dietary restrictions?
The confirmed identity is an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian wine bar in Northbrook, so diners with dietary needs should check the venue's official channels for the latest details before making plans.
Is Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar good for a special occasion?
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar is best framed as a casual Northbrook option rather than a formal splurge. The restaurant has a casual dress code, an Italian wine-bar identity, and a price point of $35 per person.
Can Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar accommodate groups?
For a larger table in Northbrook, contact Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar directly and confirm current availability.
How far ahead should I plan for Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar?
If you have a preferred date, time, or group size, check directly with the restaurant before making plans.
What are alternatives to Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar in Northbrook?
Consider other Northbrook dining options if you want a different style of meal. Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar is the pick here for an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian wine bar format.
What should I order at Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar?
At $35 per person, the clearer value is in ordering from the known strengths, including Margherita pizza, Bufalina pizza, Carbonara pizza, Penne alla Vodka, Arancini di Rosso, and Calamari Fritti.
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The wine
- Wine program
- Exceptional wine program
- Extensive wine list
Details
- Cozy
- Lively
- Modern
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Family
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Casual Hangout
- Date Night
- After Work
- Standalone
- Terrace
- Private Dining
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Beer
- Vegetarian Friendly
Warm, inviting Italian trattoria-style atmosphere with a relaxed, stylish setting, featuring a brick-oven focus and wine bar that make it comfortable for both casual meals and celebratory dinners.
















