Barstool Pizza Review - Zazas Pizzeria (Chicago, IL)

[@coleyamos]

Dave's patience with people is a 9.1

[@carlojjuverillo6128]

he used to it by now 😂

[@quill1260]

You're right CA, I totally expected him to low key freak out on the interrupters, but he didn't. I may have.

[@johnryan6456]

No doubt. So many interruptions. Sheesh!

[@cameronjohnson4747]

9.4 honestly

[@DREDR-jn8nw]

Haha definitely. I got annoyed through the screen 😂

[@MrChumpus]

One confident owner takes his ass back into the shop before the score. Legend Good for him

[@marcuswinston2522]

I second that observation! 🏆

[@JAYBRNZ]

he knew his shit has steez

[@willdavis7614]

And shook the cameraman's hand!

[@absoluteunit8628]

Good man!

[@obiwanshanobi2662]

Love to see it, what a champ 🏆

[@MIgardener]

Literally went there tonight for dinner after seeing this video and there was a literal line out the door. After only being up for 2 hours… they need to start calling it the Portnoy Effect.

[@707SLAYER]

Are you serious ...

[@geromejohnnygranada]

Did you eat da pizza?

[@Funexpected]

And....what's your score?

[@airgunfun4248]

Literally? Didn't think you meant it figuratively. You went to dinner and a line are both very believable. May I suggest actually. This was really(see there's another one) one of the most egregious misuse's of of literally I've heard from an adult. One D head know it all comment everybody knows the rules

[@tuph4088]

@@airgunfun4248 You are LITERALLY the most annoying type of human being.

[@mattk3645]

Woman in this video : "You'd be shredded if you didn't eat like that. " Me :" You'd have more friends if you didn't talk to people like that."

[@edrosales1520]

Negging doesn't work quite as well when you're a flat chest redhead with a shrill voice

[@gurucarcar]

yeah, don't you love these types...go out of their way to offend people. she could careless, but has to open up her mouth.

[@WolfHeathen]

That woman complaning about Dave eating pizza is the perfect example of how a human being shouldn't act. She's one of those people who really deserve to get told to eff off.

[@jeremiahfreitag5242]

She's definitely a Karen lol

[@joeyricefried9621]

Feminist

[@OmahaGTP]

She was trying, and failing, to flirt with him. Calm down, panty dropper

[@a-terrible-fate532]

yeah id tell her to mind her own damn business.

[@bananonymouslastname5693]

I think she was hoping to give him another kind of workout to get him to give her pie a review.

[@harborwolf22]

"I'll get out of your way." Well done sir, don't mess with the integrity of the review.

[@robk6635]

Could not agree more

[@pantrywarriors9577]

he knew the pizza was good, didn’t need to pressure

[@Two2onefive]

Huh? He proceeds to get in the way to give Dave more free pie and cookies. How does that not mess with the integrity of the score?

[@robk6635]

@@Two2onefive He just wants a review of what he makes - no problem far as I see it with demonstrating what he can make. The only thing I don't like is owners/chefs breathing down Dave's neck when he's giving out a score.

[@Two2onefive]

​@@brandonwisco You may be missing my point. The owner giving him FREE shit affects the integrity of the score. I'd rather have the owners do nothing.

[@krisfrederick5001]

"We don't mean to interrupt you" As the entire city of Chicago distracts and interrupts. Everybody knows the rules 🍕

[@trybalone396]

Being a NY pizza place has long been frowned upon emotionally by most real Chicagoans.

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

Not the whole city. There was no shootout. The real humans were interrupting, not the animals

[@joeboo2897]

It is NY style after all, just wanted to give the whole NY experience.

[@chazzdanger6912]

Maybe sometimes, but they’re super apologetic about it. One of the most polite cities in the world

[@MikeChamp]

@@chazzdanger6912 Sure if you're not getting shot.

[@MiticDane]

One "bad" shoulder that stopped Dave from becoming a shredded pro athlete, everybody knows the rules

[@JohnstonPettigrew]

He never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

[@nkjoself2040]

@@JohnstonPettigrew LOL

[@gypsonny2]

Beat me to it

[@xiamengbaby]

The shoulder that kept him from becoming a world class hotdog eating champion.

[@gypsonny2]

@@xiamengbaby he never had the makings of a varsity athlete

[@charlesfinnegan7930]

They even gave Prez a non-chicago style box. That should be a whole point because Prez didnt have to struggle with the box for 4 minutes.

[@SconnieGuy]

Dave's eyes rolled into the back of his brain off that first bite of that cookie lol

[@sureshotjames]

This was a hilarious review he got interrupted so many times 🤣

[@zanedietlin7645]

Pizza would’ve gotten a 8.5 if he didn’t lose his train of thought so much, everyone knows the rules

[@WhiteBandanas]

@@zanedietlin7645 nah it was to much grease for 8.5

[@backroomfireworks4001]

@@WhiteBandanas disagree

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

@@WhiteBandanas wrong

[@WhiteBandanas]

@@backroomfireworks4001 my dog has a std.😖🥴

[@00carmichael]

One bite, everybody knows it's been a minute since we had such a banger review!

[@mikerzisu9508]

Score was a bit low though

[@oppos727]

@@mikerzisu9508 was definitely expecting an 8.6 - 8.7 based on his commentary

[@mikerzisu9508]

@@oppos727 same... wonder if the Karen that was harassing him impacted the score

[@solutionxero]

score was low but def agree i love the distractions

[@AHomelessDorito]

How many times could Eddie get him to say “Napersville” 😂

[@Mannyr-bu7qv]

People from out of town won't get it. Naperville!!! Eddie- you're a napersville kind of guy...☠️

[@barrywolf2145]

Everyone from Chicago cracking up at Napersville

[@terrydevaney8601]

Haha 😂😂😂

[@bpeterson81]

Eddie knew the rules

[@brandonwynne4233]

Were they saying there was something comparable in Naperville?!

[@spenserdavis788]

I live in Chicago and had been craving a New York slice for weeks. When my spouse found Zazas and we found out Dave had reviewed it, we had to stop in. An easy 8.5+, true New York style, and light enough that I knocked back four slices and felt great. Also, their garlic knots are like cinnamon rolls. Grab 'um while you're there!

[@e-money5851]

@@dejuren1367- try tasting it before you talk trash, we got our own thing here and we don’t compare it to that flimsy sheet you call NY style…badda-bing🎉

[@TTWGD3]

@@e-money5851haha Deep Dish isn’t pizza, it’s essentially a cheese Lasagna

[@robertopistone1179]

@@e-money5851 Chicago pizza is a casserole, it's not pizza.

[@jessem.2807]

I've missed all the chaos that Dave use to have in his videos! This kind of delivered.

[@jessemcleod8788]

Hey I saw my name so I'm saying hi...lol

[@pinnaclepointstudios]

You can tell when an owner ACTUALLY watches these reviews. Good on them for letting him do his thing.

[@SkyGuyPNW]

One of the great things about these reviews, is that Dave just riffs with any and everyone interrupting, with honesty. It's great as a content consumer, because it doesn't leave an awkward aftertaste after watching. One comment, everybody knows the rules.

[@mikesheehan4470]

I agree. Dave can be a bit of a masshole, but a good hearted, well meaning one. My kind. And he never refuses a slice, especially to the obviously homeless. After seeing him tell a few unfortunate types to grab a slice, I became a fan

[@jesuschrist194]

Damn, WOW!! This is a review for the ages, the INCREDIBLE looking pizza, the "personal trainer" (more like pain in the ass), the eye-roll inducing cookies and the constant interruptions, seriously an episode that is up there with the best episodes. Keep it up Dave, place looks amazing and if so many things are good then it clearly knows what Its doing, big hell yeah from me.

[@marcuswinston2522]

You nailed it! It was a pizza circus.

[@mr.b3168]

Chicago always has events. The seagull killing homeless guy, the carjacking, the tongue bite incident, The fight with Eddie, the guy who gave him his girlfreinds mcdonalds sandwich, etc

[@jacoballoway5996]

Mf gave a whole ass review of a pizza review I love it.🤣🤣🤣

[@nuck-]

Hey! How do you have the time to comment here? Shouldnt you be mudering innocent sons in egypt and judging gay people somewhere? Where do you find the time?!

[@bobstoner415]

She was sexually attracted to Dave. She couldnt believe his shape considering what he does. Totally wanted a slice, and more than one bite if you catch what im layin down

[@jerrywarren2007]

Thanks for finally coming here Dave. I was one of the folks prodding you to get here. This location had like 5 perfectly good restaurants fail to due poor foot traffic (no idea where all these folks came from the day you showed up). These guys are right in my neighborhood and they have been doing great. Glad you enjoyed it! The neighborhood is East Lakeview.

[@ncook8566]

One of the better reviews we’ve had in a while, from wsd slander to bonus cookie review. Great watch!

[@Jchil9123]

I like Eddie behind the camera. He’s not scared of Dave like most of Dave’s helpers that travel and film him, so he actual speaks and has a comment on things here and there which I think is helpful to Dave and makes it more interesting. Keep Eddie on the camera

[@Mannyr-bu7qv]

Napersville!! Lmao

[@bevrosity]

@@Mannyr-bu7qv yeah that one killed me lol

[@thecrazyhobo]

Yeah, he seems to be more on Dave's own level, which I think Dave respects. The others just seemed to annoy him at times.

[@matthewbracey-sherman3570]

@@Mannyr-bu7qv bruh when he repeated it….absolutely sent me 😂😂😂

[@pedroxadai]

I miss Frankie :|

[@evolutionstationmusic2559]

4:54 Kudos for Dave being so chill in response to Mother of all Karen’s “How do you know I’m not “ is a lightning ⚡️ response time and content

[@filipzugec8346]

I didnt hear what she told him?🤔

[@tamdunk]

It was a terrible response, the look she gave him in response to that was far better than any line could ever have been.

[@filipzugec8346]

@@tamdunk so you are that Karen who was yelling at Dave over the fence??

[@tamdunk]

Haha yeah, she had him rattled for a couple of episodes.

[@filipzugec8346]

@@tamdunk no,she looked pretty stupi*👍🏻

[@prosthetic518]

Dave is the king of maintaining composure no matter what's happening around him

[@grant5603]

I wouldn’t say that, but he did do well not to crack it at that lady

[@SpartyBeaumont]

BIG TIME review, love it when he finds the really great places. Looks like Zaza's is added to the to-do list on the next Chicago trip.

[@drew20125]

True New York pizza in Chicago brings out the true New York interactions during the review. Been awhile since since we’ve had this many interruptions during the review

[@MR-ml2po]

It's in a dense part of town, not far from Wrigley Field too. Par for the course in that part of town.

[@cgsweat]

One bite, everybody knows Karen couldn't stand Dave getting more attention than her.

[@starcode89]

Exactly!!!

[@losk.s6555]

Stupid Karens can’t stand em

[@boathousejoed1126]

If she's such a health guru why are her tips hanging down to her waist?

[@Profile.4]

​@@boathousejoed1126because she's 50

[@DHU11]

@@boathousejoed1126 she was a nuisance and a fitness snob but honestly she looks great for an old lady. her body looks better and more fit & trim than a good majority of younger women these days (even when they’re slim.. they’re never toned like 90% of the time)

[@redplanet76]

Owners that hover over Dave know their pizza stinks and are hoping for an awkward hover point boost. These folks have integrity… met people and walked inside… let the pizza do the talking.

[@auchlowtrus9300]

Exactly a "say it to my face score." Get a low 7 but 5's or 6's tops if they minded their business.

[@kidwave1]

INTERRUPTING THE REVIEW AT ALL, is a DOUCHE MOVE!

[@marcuswinston2522]

Nailed it 👍

[@skolblues]

He usually does his best to audibly signal the dude that he shouldn’t be next to him. What more can he do other than just tell him to get lost then he’s seen as the ass lol

[@Ubcool]

Freakin best review EVER, all the interaction with people and love for you Dave is great brother, you helped a lot of people out there

[@alexsanchez9892]

I like how the camera guy has been a little more chatty these last couple vids. No one could ever replace Franky “Alright Franky pizza review time” will be stuck in my head forever 😂

[@philipperez7088]

These guys are awesome. Went to pizza fest in Chicago July 23rd and they were there. Never heard of them prior, but by far the best pizza in Chicago. They had their truffle mushroom and bacon jam pizzas. Bacon jam is amazing! The owners are very friendly and their mother was awesome too. Had pizza from there 3 times since, it's just to good.

[@tamathawalden2037]

Great Comment, that's how u do it People 💋

[@amsfer9]

I need someone that looks at me the way Dave looked after he took a bite of that cookie.

[@chucklez8810]

W

[@allstars617]

lol

[@peeepeeepoopooo7541]

I want that chocolate chip cookie now

[@PeterKruseMusic]

😂 Best comment

[@palettes]

"You've always been a big Napers Ville guy" that one was for the chicagoans haha

[@mikef2571]

This has to be the most interrupted review. There's no doubt the score in his mind changed with every interruption.

[@PineappleDouche]

Obviously you have never seen the "plastic machine," "I fought a war for you," and "I don't wanna be on camera" review in New York.

[@mikef2571]

No I haven't; I'll look it up, thanks.

[@EdwardHeavrin]

gotta watch the review from Joe and Pat's.. iconic for the interruptions. best review by a mile

[@rrastetter]

what about joe and pats?

[@mikef2571]

Joe & Pats, got it, thanks.

[@jonwilder7083]

Dave waves at anyone yelling in the street like it’s always for him 😆

[@danm2419]

Hilarious review. Doesn't quite beat my personal favorite, where the old guy throws out his back, but top 10 for sure. 🤣

[@FiftyEmpire]

I went there last week and had it for the first time. It’s delicious I was waiting for Dave to try this place out and boom, he delivers This pizza ain’t no joke

[@wjkrug]

Sounds like you timed it perfectly

[@jongawel4589]

Didn't even try the grandma, which is the best slice. Ridiculously crisp.

[@charlesfinnegan7930]

Did you happen to notice if the place had Chicago stuffed as well? Was there anything else on the menu that looked interesting?

[@jongawel4589]

@@charlesfinnegan7930 They don't have stuffed. Mainly NY style, along with grandma style slices (which are thicker, more Sicilian-like). They have a good amount of variety in terms of toppings too in addition to their more traditional ones. Things like pepperoni with hot honey and jalapenos. Or a bacon jam pie.

[@UR_Right24]

Is it wood fired? Coal fired? Or regular pizza oven?

[@lefroy1]

Were it not for everyone and his dog interrupting Dave's review, this could've been an 8.5

[@v8trax]

You guys got permission to shoot on my patio today?

[@Masonsdad818]

How’s he pulling that?

[@Patiencelad]

Legendary!

[@Patiencelad]

Someone should create a t-shirt with that!

[@Surgical13]

@@Patiencelad I’d purchase

[@lucasblanchard47]

Gonna need you to go…THAT WAY. 👈🏼👈🏼😠

[@AL13NM]

"How do you know I'm not?" She made the "I've Got Eyes" hand gesture and I LAUGHED OUT LOUD! This was pure comedy gold!

[@Him09]

Eddy has the most calming voice , reminds me of frosty the snowman 😂😂 .. him telling Dave that he loves Naperville

[@Bumblebee7113]

almost 8 minute review? you know it's gonna be good, everybody knows the rules edit: wow this review was all over the place lmao

[@SportsSteadyTv]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 great edit

[@charlesfinnegan7930]

Yes but 6 minutes of Prez getting harassed on sidewalk.

[@hungandfaded8228]

@@charlesfinnegan7930 lol

[@kanecolby11]

The “personal trainer” with the HEAVIES……

[@SparkyForce]

I love that the owner went back inside, that’s real confidence and you know the pizza is gonna be good.

[@davidmckesey7119]

Drop the mic and walk away

[@kidwave1]

INTERRUPTING THE REVIEW AT ALL, is a DOUCHE MOVE!

[@RyanCoomer]

@@kidwave1 YOU ARE GOING TO JALE!!!!

[@kidwave1]

@@RyanCoomer I have no idea what you're trying to say, or SPELL! Nor does anyone, ...Jale is not a word.

[@gemrpt26]

That lady looks like a character straight out of an SNL skit.😂

[@aisavant93]

This is the most chaotic pizza review I've ever seen, and I love it

[@CommJimGordon]

Some guy that doesn't know the rules: "Dave, how many bites?" Dave: . . . . "One"

[@SpencerCornelia]

Dave looks like a great lead for Cast Away 2 in this lol

[@paul_raftery]

Great score - that woman with the cans tried to make it about her.

[@georgegreenhalgh993]

Gravity is calling

[@emmanuelvaz5240]

It’s 1:29 Am.. I should be sleeping but here I am watching Dave review pizzas

[@marciocouto3543]

If Dave starts a masterclass about how to handle people, I'll be the first buying it.

[@bormz7191]

Even the environment felt like a New York slice review.

[@clarkcrossley7579]

I like the interruptions, brings a certain comedic air to the reviews. Everybody knows the rules.

[@TheMack]

Yeah it's like a street sitcom 😄

[@kidwave1]

INTERRUPTING THE REVIEW AT ALL, is a DOUCHE MOVE!

[@scottsodyssey2485]

As soon as he went for the crust on the second bite I knew it was a high score. He usually takes 2-3 bites then goes for the crust. That pizza looked bomb AF!

[@wizcorn9958]

What’s your favorite amount of bites?

[@jimhalpert4959]

Welp, I live in Chicago and you have put this place on my radar. I’ll be dropping by. Life long Chicagoan who lives the east coast pizza more than ours. Pepe’s in New Haven…. There is nothing like it!

[@Leslie-Light-Warrior]

Loved the Classic Karen cameo. Dave has the patience of Job.

[@genebigs1749]

Pet peeve. Every time Dave says "Gold Medal" pizza he actually means "Gold Standard." The standard type pizza by which all other pizza should judged.

[@HankdaRanger]

He also says "Leviathan" when he means "Levain" after eating the cookies lol. Dave is a simpleton.

[@genebigs]

@@HankdaRanger A rich simpleton. God bless America!

[@reallyeffingcooltechnodude]

@@HankdaRanger He probably has dyslexia.

[@medmac2112]

7:09 Leviathan is a mythical creature and roller coaster in Canada, the cookies from New York are called Levain 🤣🤣

[@erockhefleyjr6852]

I am absolutely addicted to watching you… I’m Sicilian and you make me want pizza every time I hear the intro 🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@joEmonst3r]

Exactly the same here, Sicilian and that intro! I despise the city, but now I'm going to have to make the 45m trip to Wrigley for this pizza!

[@philippedefague3835]

I've eaten so much pizza because of this fucking channel.

[@stephenbesso4588]

Dave almost went through every season during that review.

[@PrinceCity007]

We love you Dave and all the reviews you do. Screw that rude lady. Dave your ARE the man.

[@mikefry472]

I love how people feel the need to tell you what you need to do in life but if you say something to them it's the end of the world

[@davidmckesey7119]

Exactly

[@Charles-mp2vl]

Welcome to society in 2022 lol

[@toxicvillain]

I can't wait until the end of the world!

[@hag9917]

beeing a personal trainer doesnt mean to get personal with people...

[@omieg89]

Was she even in great shape? She’s a personal trainer and was thin although a little tummy but there were no muscles. She should keep her opinion to herself.

[@Him09]

You Could tell Silvana didn’t like him handing her the ZaZa or referring to her as “your people” 😂😂

[@briannickel6813]

Yes I'm sure she prefers Dave's newest 20 something...

[@leifkemp]

Silvana is a rental 🤣

[@briannickel6813]

@@leifkemp I just imagine everyone knows who Dave is...

[@rustyshackleford2934]

i loved it. knock her down a few pegs.

[@1cryogen]

"These people know how to make pizza." That's really all you need to hear.

[@michaelking550]

Your killing the review KAREN!!!!

[@ptansill]

It's Naperville.... not NaperSville. One too many esses, everyone knows the rules.

[@vtekeatr]

Just a man out there doing gods work and changing life’s 😎😎

[@mommared4456]

The personal trainer!!!🤣🤣🤣 she was so annoyed with Dave eating the pizza

[@mrwonderful2081]

I love how he interacts with his fans

[@LamboDEB1]

Bro!! Right when he was gettn to the nitty gritty. EVERYBODY SPAWNED IN!! 😂😂

[@FatherRibbit]

Dave is the best Pizza 🍕 reviewer, everyone knows the rules

[@wilmoore5259]

Man when you opened that box. I knew that was a good pie.

[@johnnyboy3563]

That lady just wanted some Portnoy. Everyone knows the rules.

[@marcuswinston2522]

😂😂😂

[@boomer525dog]

He Was Thinking About It

[@dix0n778]

Dave Portnoy: New England Gigolo

[@BeliaLastes]

Uber Deb would kick her ass 😂😂

[@leifkemp]

She wanted the camera...don't get it twisted.

[@nowishstar]

Man. I love this channel. Respect!!!!

[@lenoliver1732]

Dont give a fuck what anybody thinks about you Dave you just keep doing your thing you doing a great job you have one of the best jobs in the world

[@thetroothhurtz]

I loved when they made Meal Ticket hold the food LOL

[@tamathawalden2037]

Lol Other way around

[@thetroothhurtz]

@@tamathawalden2037 Fixed lol

[@drewhealy2729]

Lady take a hike!!!

[@realmoisesarevalo]

he's a classy dude! interrupted multiple times and yet, he remains cool 🤜🤛

[@BrianFrenchinternet-marketing]

Dave is so polite to people interrupting.

[@johnh5960]

This review will go down in the books for sure.

[@garyk2629]

This review is a keeper. Lotsa stuff going on here.

[@bloatedsodium7301]

One lady with nice zazas, everybody knows the rules.

[@mazeman01]

They were NOT nice zazas. 6.1

[@rxbn0]

@@mazeman017.3

[@Damage_Inc]

Feel like we need to give Zazas extra points for their integrity on the review

[@botis3104]

Very true. Owner lingering during Dave's review should be an immediate -0.5 minimum on the final score.

[@bevrosity]

dave gettin trolled by eddie about "napersville" killed me

[@asafish1650]

"No offense to White Sauce Dave, I just think he's pretty bad at life." 😂

[@MC-hj5du]

69K views in 4 hours, Portnoy really has the ability to make or break any pizzeria in the USA

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

Even some in the UK

[@tamathawalden2037]

@@DeltaAssaultGaming the Moon 🌛 is made of Cheese 🧀 also

[@botmon.]

The crazy lady was had some heavies

[@DephroX]

we all still miss frankie, and dave's scared to give a real score

[@sheleeali]

wait what happened to Frankie

[@ReNew0rleans]

@@sheleeali Frankie dead

[@ssundesson320]

@@sheleeali he left and plays golf

[@shrimp2751]

@@sheleeali he beczme a millionaire

[@marcuswinston2522]

@@sheleeali Frankie was abducted by aliens 👽 they talk all about it on Rogan 👽

[@DIGTHEVOICE]

I CRACKED UP AT.. 😂😂😂"Yeah, you've always been a big NAPERSville guy! 😅😅

[@ryanmcc30]

everytime dave gives a good review and i see a help wanted sign in the window it makes me wanna go work there LOL

[@tamathawalden2037]

🤔

[@muxz]

I think that's the saddest 8+ he's ever given out. Jillian Michaels over there broke the poor guy.

[@RobGoldy]

Bonus Karen you know its gonna be a good review

[@tamathawalden2037]

That 2nd Pie Looked 🔥🔥🔥 💣 And this Review is Funnier TF

[@jeffwaters9181]

Live your life Dave, fuck the haters. Love the content.

[@marcoiacobuzio4075]

One "Karen" trying to pick up Dave everybody knows he had flashbacks of "Olga" on his mind

[@GIBBO4182]

How rude was that woman?

[@danadamczyk3295]

Trainer lady was super weird

[@scoobydoobielll5632]

Commenting so early that no one will notice me admit to being a deeply closeted homosexual

[@horrorgames420]

This pizza review will go down in history.

[@tomsevcik1792]

This is the most Chicago thing ever with all the people in the video interacting w him haha

[@willlazenby1050]

I'm convinced Dave mispronounces city names on purpose.