Little Pops NY Pizzeria Trattoria Lisle

"It was just ok. Garlic knots were fantastic, probably the best thing we had. The 10" Gluten Free sausage was decent but not great. The 10" bacon had good flavor but not great and the meatball sub was good, but not great. It always baffles me that restaurants still use wooden handled utensils. They are dirty and dingy looking and more likely than not filled with bacteria. You can see the cracks and separating along the edges. Get some durable plastic or something that looks nicer. The restaurant and bar area are very cool looking and give off the New York vibe. So much so the waitress even took our fries away without asking if we were done!"

"I’ve been a fan of Little Pops ever since I went to their Naperville location. At the time they had dine-in then they changed it to carry out only because of covid. I had their pizza many times and tried every kind. I love that NY style thin crust. I was elated that they built a location in Lisle, much closer to me. I went to the Lisle location during staff training days. I was amazed when I walked in and saw all of the decor. Definitely makes you feel right at home. They have more than adequate amount of seating and they have a bar area. Service was superb, only a small hiccup with forgetting the garlic bread with cheese. Minor mistake. I thought about getting pizza but wanted to try something else. -arancini 5/5 - I usually hate peas but this one works. I didn’t really taste the peas since it was perfectly blended in with the rest of the ingredients. -garlic bread with cheese 5/5 - bread was soft, moist, and oozing with that delicious cheese -ricotta stuffed gnocchi 5/5 - new favorite. That vodka sauce goes well with anything. I love the way the gnocchi just melts in your mouth with each bite. -veal marsala served over pasta 5/5 - veal was soft not tough. Good amount of mushrooms. Pasta is perfectly cooked. -homemade tiramisu 5/5 - I had tiramisu many times but I really love this version. It doesn’t feel heavy when eating it, it’s very light. You can definitely tell that it was made from scratch."

"Little Pops is amazing and everybody must try it. I’ve been going to their Naperville location for years. I first got introduced to their New York style pizza in their Naperville location, which I lived several blocks away and frequented. Then they opened the restaurant there, and I tried their Italian wedding soup which reminded me of my Old Neighbor Maria’s soup, it’s to die for. Mike and Vicky are two wonderful people in the neighborhood that are very caring and loving and have a fantastic restaurant with amazing food. The interior design of the restaurant is so cool it’s like you are transported to New York. It’s a theme like I’ve never seen any other restaurant before do so it’s a definite place to experience New York without the traveling. Theirfood is amazing from their steak to the gnocchi. It’s the best gnocchi I’ve ever had. Vicky‘s desserts are amazing so it’s a definite +10 in my book and I highly recommended this place. I can’t wait to go back there to check out their merchandise. They have a funny shirt that I bought when you see it you’ll understand which one I’m talking about. Just a great place and so happy they are open, welcome to the neighborhood."

"We've enjoyed Lil Pops for carryout and have been anticipating the opening of this latest location. We ordered the arancini, ricotta gnocchi, pepperoni pizza, and the cheese pizza and ravioli from the kids menu. The decor was just right and a great vibe for an Italian NY pizzeria. The service was attentive and kind, and it was clear they had been preparing and prepping for customers. Everything we had was delicious, with plenty of leftovers. We'll be back again for more pizza and pasta soon!"

"What a beautiful atmosphere. The murals, the lighting, the music, everything was done with thought to make you feel like you have arrived to New York or are a part of the big apple. Simply amazing. Staff were welcoming and excited to share the experience of the place. Food was delicious. I recommend the ricotta stuffed gnocchi. I left feeling excited and am looking forward to my next visit."