Located in the heart of the community at 2600 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60616, Punky's Pizza & Pasta stands as a welcoming destination for those who appreciate the timeless combination of authentic Italian-inspired flavors and the comfort of a neighborhood kitchen. Since opening our doors, we have dedicated ourselves to crafting meals that bring people together, whether it is for a casual weeknight dinner, a celebratory gathering with friends, or a quick bite after a long day in the city. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that great food begins with quality ingredients and a genuine passion for the culinary arts, ensuring that every guest feels right at home from the moment they step inside.
The atmosphere at Punky's is designed to reflect the vibrant spirit of Chicago. We take pride in being a local staple where the aroma of bubbling cheese and savory sauces greets you at the entrance. Our kitchen team works diligently to maintain the high standards that our patrons have come to expect, focusing on consistency, flavor, and the kind of hospitality that turns first-time visitors into regular guests. We understand that in a city as diverse and culinary-rich as Chicago, standing out requires more than just good food; it requires a commitment to the people we serve and the neighborhood we call home.
Why Choose Punky's Pizza & Pasta?
Authentic Culinary Approach: We prioritize traditional techniques to ensure that our pizzas and pasta dishes capture the essence of classic comfort food, prepared with care and attention to detail.
Community-Focused Atmosphere: Situated conveniently on S Wallace St, our restaurant serves as a gathering point for residents and visitors alike, offering a relaxed environment perfect for any occasion.
Quality Ingredients: We believe that the foundation of every great meal lies in the selection of fresh, high-quality components, which is why we are selective about the ingredients that go into our signature recipes.
Consistent Service: Our team is committed to providing friendly and efficient service, ensuring that every dining experience is pleasant and memorable for all of our guests.
Whether you are a long-time resident of the neighborhood or simply passing through the area, we invite you to experience the flavors that define Punky's Pizza & Pasta. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community while staying true to the recipes that have made us a local favorite. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we look forward to sharing our love for pizza and pasta with you. Thank you for making us a part of your dining journey in Chicago; we are honored to serve you and look forward to welcoming you to our table soon.
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
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Curbside pickup
No-contact delivery
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Fast service
Serves local specialty
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Coffee
Comfort food
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Small plates
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Gender-neutral restroom
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Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
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Casual
Cozy
Trendy
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Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free street parking
Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews Punky's Pizza & Pasta
I J
30-05-2026
The place was very homey and quiet. The servings are huge 😊 We ordered bacon chicken wrap and breaded porkchop sandwich. Both are palate satisfying. The only thing that I would suggest from the place is a friendly smile from the employees … More
Antonio Valdes
30-05-2026
It has been between 5-6 years since the last time my wife and I have been to Punky’s. Coming here today, we were looking forward to the food as we both remember it tasting so good. We couldn’t possibly be more disappointed today. Not only … More
Corey Lawrence
30-05-2026
Had delivery here last weekend (broken phone so just getting to this now)...had the wrong pizza delivered as you can see. Scarlata was ordered and noted on box but got a completely different pizza. For $90 on two pizzas and an app to get … More
Sheila Keyes
30-05-2026
My first time ordering from her through Doordash. The 16"large sausage pizza with extra sausage and spinach was absolutely delicious. And the chocolate connoli was good as well More
Nat F.
30-05-2026
Went here with a friend for the first time and the girl working at the register made the best suggestions. I got a wrap that she always gets and let me tell you it was delicious!!! New favorite spot. I got the chicken bacon ranch wrap and it was huge. More
brian cuello
30-05-2026
First impression.
Pizza Pie ,boy I wanted a pie bad last night . I didnt want the same places I try out . Theres a place I havent tried and it came to my mind Punkys Pizza . Yeah … More
Jeffery “Jackson” Harris Jr
30-05-2026
Their "thin crust" pizza is not thin at all, it's puffy like bread sticks and airy. I thought I was eating a premade crust from the grocery store, it was actually trash. The ingredients were fresh and tasted good, but the crust itself was … More
Zachary Hauser
30-05-2026
Who at punkys thinks this is a $27 meal? They need to be examined. Honestly that’s outrageous lol. I almost needed to take out a loan once I added a drink to this. $14 for a sandwich and $8 for 6 raviolis is crazy. And on top of that you’re gonna charge 3.95% on cards? Crazy. More
A HacK
30-05-2026
It’s an old style family owned pizza pasta joint in business for many years.
Pizza is OK but tired and ordinary.
Their soup was good but expensive. … More
Zeus Galindo
30-05-2026
I just recently ordered and it took nearly 2 hours to deliver one pizza and a couple appetizers. By the time I received my food it was cold. I called and they offered $10 off my next order but honestly I doubt I’m ever going to order from here again. Would’ve made it better if they knocked the $10 off my cold food but oh well. More
Ricardo Lara
30-05-2026
Amazing experience the service was great and friendly. The food was so good the panzarotti was huge and so fresh. The chicken sandwich was excellent. All made to fresh well worth the wait.
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Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Lizzy Fern
30-05-2026
Delicious pizza slice. Next time I'll order a whole pizza. Thin slice with sausage. Also, husband ordered breaded steak and I eggplant parmesan sandwich. It was exquisite. Mmmm! More
R Webb
30-05-2026
This place isn’t for brown ppl they was too busy tryna promote this horrible tasting restaurant with the owners family and friends with some person with a camera wasted $22 on a. Bland tasteless chesse pizza they charge $2 for every added ingredient I asked for peppers not sweet peppers was told they only had the mixed peppers asked for that on the side and what came on my pizza? Big piece of sweet peppers mushrooms (I asked for) and hot peppers in a container on the side I had a hour for break from work I was told a small cheese pizza takes 10-15 I was there for 20 I watched two ppl come in after me no mobile order and received their food so my first thought I’m the only African American in this place pls don’t let it be racism wasted my lunch break,my money and my time will never be back. Should’ve went to mc Donalds
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Noise level
Moderate noise
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Laura Blakely
30-05-2026
We love the food at this place. Emphasis on the wraps. They are damn good. The pizza will fill a craving if you have one but it’s fine.
The white boy at the counter who’s always there is one of the least friendly people. Doesn’t say anything to you, emotionless. Actually no one says anything or makes eye contact really, bizarre.
It’s okay though because I love the wraps, but a hi would be cool lol
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Doctor Pooper
30-05-2026
Good food and pricing is spot on. Little slow service sometimes but that's ok I'm never in a hurry. Plenty of off street parking whenever I go around lunch time. The pizza is pretty fire and the sauce they use is unique and tasteful!
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Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Edna H
30-05-2026
On what planet is this good food. The sauce on the pizza slice was tasteless, the sausage was OK. The grilled chicken with mozzarella and tomatoes was fresh but the balsamic dressing was overpowering. The worst was a poor excuse of a what was supposed to be minestrone. Brownish broth, too big diced carrots, onion and celery, some weird mystery meat, no beans, no pasta or rice, and way to salty. I've had highly rated pizza that lived up to the hype, but This place doesn't come close.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Liz Hammond
30-05-2026
Currently obsessed w Punky’s Pizza. Last week I ordered a Caesar salad, pepperoni pizza, antipasto salad, and their tomato basil soup with homemade garlic croutons…and every single bite was fantastic. You can taste the fresh ingredients in everything. The soup in particular was ridiculously good. I loved it so much I ended up ordering again within the same week. Punky’s Pizza is a MUST TRY.
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Delivery
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Not sure
Noise level
Not sure
Steven Wilson
30-05-2026
Not sure how a “creamy vodka sauce” rigatoni could come out of the kitchen both dry and wet, but it did. Rigatoni pasta shells were drier than the Sahara desert: meaning it was overcooked and sat under a heat lamp. Vodka sauce so thin I could almost see the tin plate bottom it was dumped into. Did they forget the cream? When you charge $17 for a dish, do better. An unfortunate experience. Definitely better pasta places in the city.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Reservation
Reservations not required
Liz Contreras
30-05-2026
I’m very disappointed with my recent order. I ordered the chicken Caesar wrap, but the sauce tasted nothing like Caesar dressing—it was more like Italian dressing. I placed the order over the phone, and when I arrived, the blonde girl at the counter didn’t greet me or acknowledge me; I had to say hello first and was met with a rude attitude. Needless to say, I did not leave a tip.
Also, charging $2 for a single small packet of Cholula hot sauce is outrageous. I was already skeptical after reading the reviews, and unfortunately, they were right—the wrap was awful and not worth the money. I won’t be ordering from here again.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Group size
1 person
Natasha Al-Rafie
30-05-2026
Got delivery from here in a Friday night. Totally average food, people hype it up because it’s tavern style and because of the CCSW (chicken Caesar salad wrap). I didn’t get the CCSW though.
I got the eggplant parm sandwich, which was fine, lacked depth, but it was a very simple eggplant parm. My partner got the stuffed gnocchi, and mozzarella sticks. He liked the gnocchi, the mozzarella sticks were fine, frozen to fryer style.
We also got the pepperoni pizza, it was spongier than tavern style, cheesy, overall fine. All was just okay.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
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