Bije's Pizza

Bije's was opened in April of 1996. With a secret pizza recipe from Lucca, Italy and a commitment to offering the best pizza in Chicago, it is no wonder that Bije's is such a popular neighborhood restaurant. Owner Carl Quilici has a natural knack to make everyone feel at home at Bije's by sharing a joke at the bar or tossing pizza dough high in the air to impress the kids.

Carl was born in Chicago, and raised in a family with a long tradition in the restaurant business. His family has owned and operated Roman Holiday, Armando’s, Armando Q’s and the Original Gino’s East. The biggest influence in Carl's life was his father, who instilled a love of the kitchen and the importance of providing customers with great food. Carl and his wife, Liz, opened Bije’s almost 2 decades ago on April 1, 1996. April Fools’ Day? Yes, because according to Carl, “Only a fool goes into the restaurant business”.

The success of Bije's is a direct reflection of Carl’s own philosophy: Only use the freshest ingredients available, never compromising quality for quantity, speed or price. Carl proudly states, “At Bije’s, I will always bend over backwards to offer the best in quality, value, and service. Come in and see what you are missing!”