ZipPicks Awards
Best Late Night Pizza in Beverly & Morgan Park
Master Critic Review
Barraco's
8.1
A family-style Italian restaurant that earns its keep late with a bigger-than-it-looks pizza and pasta menu—solid for groups who want more than just a pie. It’s best used for a late dinner that can handle mixed appetites: split a Sicilian-style pizza, then add one pasta if you’re truly hungry.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian-style pizza, Mama Barraco pizza, Shrimp Alfredo
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 7.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Late-night capable Italian menu with crowd-friendly pizzas.
Who should go: Groups with mixed cravings
When to visit: Late dinner when you want options
What to order: Sicilian pizza, Mama Barraco pizza, shrimp Alfredo
Insider tip: Order one pizza first—add pasta only if needed.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Mostly easy—expect free street parking on nearby residential blocks and some on-site/lot-style parking depending on the exact entrance/side. Late-night is generally simpler than peak dinner, but weekend prime hours can still tighten up close-in spots.
Dress code: Casual and comfortable—jeans, hoodies, and sneakers are completely fine. If you’re coming from an event, smart-casual works too, but nothing dressy required.
Noise level: Moderate—lively family-restaurant energy. You can hold a conversation, but it won’t feel quiet or intimate during busy weekend dinner hours.
Weekend wait: 25–45 min during peak (especially Fri–Sat). Shorter late-night; longer if you arrive right at the rush without a plan.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait or 5–10 min max.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—easy to build a meal: cheese pizza, veggie-topped pizzas, pastas, salads, and classic meat-free sides. Best move is a veggie-forward pie plus one pasta to share.
Vegan options: Limited—possible but not seamless. You’ll likely be customizing (sauce + veggie toppings, no cheese) and leaning on salads/vegetable sides. Call ahead if you need true vegan comfort.
Gluten-free options: Mixed—there are naturally GF items (some salads, proteins, certain sides), but pizza/pasta are the headline. Cross-contact risk is likely in a pizza kitchen, so treat it as ‘GF-friendly with caution’ unless you confirm dedicated handling.
Best For
Better for: Late-night groups that need more than pizza—this is the move when your table has mixed cravings (pizza + pasta + classic Italian comfort) and you want a reliable, crowd-friendly menu without overthinking it.
Consider Alternatives If: Skip it if you want a quiet, date-night atmosphere, ultra-crisp Neapolitan-style pies, or strict dietary needs (vegan/GF) without customization. Choose a more specialized pizza shop for peak pie obsession, or a calmer sit-down spot when conversation is the main event.