Zazzo’s Pizza and Bar

What Zazzo’s Pizza and Bar does

Zazzo's Pizza and Bar is a privately held, family-owned Italian restaurant operating two locations in suburban Chicago — Westmont (200 West Ogden Avenue, the headquarters and central catering hub) and Darien (7360 IL-83). The business was founded by an owner whose family has been in the pizza industry for over 30 years, with direct lineage to the founders of Barraco's Pizza (Sam) and to Paulina and Vito of Vito & Nick's. The company's core product is its signature thin crust pizza, supplemented by deep dish, Sicilian, and stuffed varieties, plus traditional Italian entrees (pasta, chicken and eggplant parmesan, lasagna, gnocchi). It also offers cauliflower and gluten-free crusts for dietary-restricted customers.

Zazzo's operates a multi-channel service model: dine-in with full bar (beers, craft cocktails, Vegas-style slot machines at Westmont), carry-out and delivery, online ordering via the SpeedDine platform, native iOS and Android apps, gift cards through CardFoundry, a VIP/Pizza Club loyalty program via Lakeview Member, private party hosting (up to 60 guests in a dedicated room, with whole-restaurant rental option), catering for events of 10 to 1,000 people (five package tiers plus ala carte), and a school lunch program serving institutional accounts. Marketing and digital presence are operated through SpotHopper (website, social, email), with Facebook and Instagram channels reporting substantial follower counts (107,931 and 466,245 on location pages).

The revenue model is fundamentally transactional restaurant operations (food and beverage sales, catering, private party bookings) augmented by a recurring-style loyalty program (VIP/Pizza Club) and gift card float. Pricing is mid-market and unit-based, with menu items ranging from appetizers (~$9.50) to pastas ($10-$15) and specialty pizzas, catering ala carte items at $1.50-$5 per person, and a $250 deposit for private party bookings. The company is privately held with no identified institutional investors, parent company, or public funding, indicating independent family ownership and control.

Name

Zazzo’s Pizza and Bar

Legal name

Zazzo's Pizza and Bar

Website

https://zazzospizza.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-owned Italian restaurant operating two suburban Chicago locations (Westmont and Darien, IL), specializing in thin crust pizza and traditional Italian cuisine with dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering, private parties, and a school lunch program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Italian Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

Keywords

• Italian restaurant services
• Pizza and pasta
• Restaurant catering services
• Casual dining
• Food and beverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Revenue from customers dining at the Westmont and Darien restaurant locations, including full bar with variety of beers and craft cocktails. Both locations feature weekday lunch specials and weekend extended hours.
2. Carry-out and Delivery: Online ordering through SpeedDine platform for carry-out and delivery orders. Customer favorites include thin crust pizza, crispy calamari, and slow-roasted chicken.
3. Catering Services: Full-service catering for events from 10 to 1,000 people. Includes various package options (Pizza Package, Pasta Package, Ultimate Package, Zazzo's Package, Sports Package) and ala carte menu items. All catering orders fulfilled from Westmont location.
4. Private Party Hosting: Private room rental accommodating up to 60 people at Darien location, with option to rent entire restaurant. Includes banquet menu and various packages with drink options.
5. VIP/Pizza Club Membership: Customer loyalty program offering exclusive deals and promotions to club members.
6. Gift Card Sales: Digital and physical gift cards sold through CardFoundry platform.
7. School Lunch Program: School accounts program providing meals to schools with ordering at least 7 days in advance. Menu includes pasta, chicken fingers, pizza, salads, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zazzo's Pizza and Bar is a family-owned Italian restaurant group that operates two dine-in locations in suburban Chicago (Westmont and Darien), selling thin crust pizza, deep dish pizza, Sicilian pizza, stuffed pizza, Italian pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads, and other Italian entrees for on-premises dining, carry-out, and delivery. In addition to restaurant service, it offers full-service off-premises catering, private party/event hosting, a school lunch program, and ancillary products such as gift cards and a loyalty/Pizza Club membership program.

Product overview

Zazzo's Pizza and Bar is a family-owned Italian restaurant with two locations (Westmont and Darien, Illinois) specializing in thin crust pizza and traditional Italian cuisine. The core product portfolio centers on their signature thin crust pizza (available in multiple styles including deep dish, Sicilian, and stuffed varieties) complemented by Italian pasta dishes, chicken and eggplant parmesan, and other classic entrees. The business operates as a multi-service operation offering dine-in, carry-out, and delivery through SpeedDine online ordering; full catering services for 10-1,000 guests; private party hosting for up to 60 people; and a school lunch program. Digital offerings include a VIP/Pizza Club loyalty program, branded mobile apps for iOS and Android, and gift cards through CardFoundry. The company also sells branded merchandise through Chipply. The restaurant positions itself as an authentic Italian dining experience rooted in a 30+ year family pizza tradition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIP/Pizza Club: Loyalty program for customers offering exclusive deals and rewards.

Products and services

• Thin Crust Pizza

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction with food quality - multiple reviews praising Zazzo's as the best pizza in Chicago suburbs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SpeedDinecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering and restaurant management platform used by both Westmont and Darien locations. Customers place carry-out and delivery orders through this platform with unique store identifiers for each location.
• SpotHoppercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite design, social media marketing, and email marketing provider. Powers the company's digital presence across both restaurant locations.
• Baby Ray'sminorOthersBBQ sauce brand used as a menu option for chicken wings. Available as 'Baby Ray's Sweet Chili' wing sauce.
• Apple App StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution channel for Zazzo's iOS mobile application, allowing customers to order online and access restaurant information.
• Google PlaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution channel for Zazzo's Android mobile application, allowing customers to order online and access restaurant information.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aurelio's Pizza: Aurelio's is a family-owned Chicago-area thin-crust pizza chain founded in 1959, with dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and bar service across the south/southwest suburbs. Directly comparable to Zazzo's on thin-crust pizza focus, family heritage positioning, and suburban Chicago operating geography.
• Rosati's Pizza: Rosati's is a Chicago-area pizza and Italian restaurant chain with dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering, and bar service across multiple suburban locations. Operates in many of the same western and southwestern Chicago suburbs as Zazzo's, making it a direct competitive comparable.
• Nancy's Pizza: Nancy's Pizza is a Chicago stuffed-pizza brand with multiple Chicago-area locations offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and catering. Comparable to Zazzo's on Chicago-style pizza specialization, family-owned positioning, and suburban dine-in experience with full bar.
• Giordano's: Giordano's is one of Chicago's most famous deep-dish and stuffed pizza chains, with dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and catering across the Chicago metro and beyond. Competes directly with Zazzo's for Chicago-style pizza demand in the suburbs and offers a comparable menu breadth including Italian entrees and bar service.
• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: Lou Malnati's is a Chicago-area deep-dish pizza chain with strong suburban presence, carry-out, delivery, catering, and a national shipping business. Closely comparable to Zazzo's in product (Chicago pizza), service model (dine-in/takeout/catering), and Chicago suburban customer base.
• Marie's Pizza & Liquors: Marie's Pizza & Liquors is a long-running Chicago suburban Italian restaurant combining thin-crust pizza, traditional Italian entrees, and a full bar in a neighborhood setting. Closely comparable to Zazzo's on suburban family-style dining, pizza/Italian menu, and bar-driven nightlife component.
• Barraco's Pizza: Barraco's Pizza is a Chicago-area pizza restaurant brand co-founded by Sam Zazzo, the founder of Zazzo's father. Operates in the same Chicago suburban market with overlapping thin-crust/Italian offerings and similar family-style dining. Highly comparable due to direct family lineage and shared culinary traditions.
• Vito & Nick's Pizzeria: Vito & Nick's is a Chicago institution founded by Vito and Paulina, the grandparents of Zazzo's founder. It is a thin-crust pizza specialist in the same tradition, and the founder explicitly cites it as the inspiration for Zazzo's menu. Directly comparable on product, style, and heritage.

Regional players

• Frato's Pizza: Frato's Pizza is a family-style Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the Chicago western suburbs offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering, and a full bar. Comparable to Zazzo's on full-service Italian family dining, pizza-forward menu, suburban geography, and event-hosting capabilities.

Emerging players

• Pizzeria Dude: Pizzeria Dude is an emerging Chicago-area independent pizzeria brand operating small-format locations focused on thin-crust pizza, online ordering, and delivery. Comparable to Zazzo's on pizza specialization and online ordering emphasis, though smaller and less full-service than Zazzo's dine-in/bar model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/107931728485729
• Instagraminstagram.com/zazzospizzaandbar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zazzo%E2%80%99s-pizza-and-bar

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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