Evanston's Union Pizzeria

September 5, 2:55 AMNorth Shore and Evanston ExaminerJason Hartong

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Having already run a successful fine Italian restaurant, the owners of Campagnola opened a complimentary venture last Spring.  The Union Pizzeria has an ambience reminiscent of a contemporary Milan eatery and a festive crowd at almost any hour of the evening. The high vaulted ceilings and creative lighting add to the overall appeal and visual enjoyment. A huge central bar with seating for 25, is a perfect place to sample the beer offerings from Belgian and German microbreweries. There is also a surprisingly large variety of wine choice.

I’ve eaten at Union many times and it’s never a dull scene.  The menu is fairly simple, with a selection of well made pizza, salads and casual Italian cuisine. I’d recommend the entire menu, considering the kitchen staff do their job well.  It’s not fancy dining but done with fresh ingredients and presented elegantly.  The staff are all very friendly and add to the overall comfortable setting. 

Union Pizzeria is located at 1245 Chicago Avenue in Evanston.  Nearby, is the Dempster Street EL station and several bus links.  Parking is usually pretty challenging. Often, a few runs around the block will land you a parking space with luck.  I recommend calling in a reservation, during peak weekend hours.