Moretti's has the secret to thin crust pizza perfection

What makes a thin crust pizza so utterly seductive that Daily Herald readers vote it THE best more than a few times over the years?

The secret is Moretti's proprietary sauce infused with a unique blend of herbs; it's a delightfully crisp crust; and it's the finest, freshest ingredients resulting in a thin crust pizza that sets the standard for all others. It's Moretti's.

"We have never changed our sauce and crust recipes in the 30 years we have been making pizza," explained Mark Hoffmann, Vice President of Ala Carte Entertainment (A.C.E), "and you cannot beat a family business when it comes to service, passion for an excellent product and always working to make our guests happy."

There are a dozen Moretti's locations around Chicagoland, offspring of the first Snuggery pub and dining room opened in Chicago in 1970 by Fred Hoffmann. Expect the same high quality, delicious food from each of the Moretti's kitchens. "Our employees get a lot of training," Hoffmann said, "because we're passionate about sharing our experience with anybody who handles our pizza. Consistency is so important."

Ala Carte Entertainment is a model of a company that is steeped in its family history with a watchful eye on what drives modern day diners to dine out. Operated by Fred, Dean and Mark Hoffmann, it includes Moretti's and eight other pubs and entertainment venues in the area.

Hoffmann says his father, Fred, emphasized creativity because people like to experience new things. So, if you like it old-school, Moretti's is your jam but the generational family owned and operated business also offers an extensive variety of options for the evolving tastes of diners. "We know that it's important to stay current on the latest food trends," Hoffmann explained. "We have an extensive gluten-free menu along with a variety of vegetarian options." Hoffmann personally attends a gluten-free convention every year to find the best gluten-free products available so Moretti's can serve every palate.

Count on the best thin and deep dish pizza as well as pasta dishes like signature house-made meatballs with spaghetti, sandwiches (Jessica's Chicken Avocado and Bacon Sandwich is a best seller), juicy broasted chicken, hearty steak burgers and house specialties from steaks and cedar-planked salmon to chicken Parm and steakhouse pot roast. Don't forget that Moretti's offers a lively bar and live entertainment, too. Entertain your urge for variety and order the dipping flight of Moretti's popular sauces to enhance your pizza experience.

Hoffmann is thrilled to win the Readers' Choice for Best Thin Crust Pizza again. "It's an acknowledgment of the hard work, dedication and passion that we put into our product and we appreciate being a part of the communities that Moretti's serves."

Visit Moretti's online at www.morettisrestaurants.com.