Why the Pop-Up Life is the Best Way to Experience Sera
Explore SERA’s Roman-style pop-up experience across Chicago, find the latest visit information, and bring pinsa to your own table.
Roman roots. Chicago energy.
Welcome to Sera, a Roman-inspired food concept founded by two friends passionate about bringing authentic, casual Italian dining to our community. We’re stretching crispy pizza, clinking glasses with neighbors, and bringing a dedicated chef’s touch to every single pop-up.
Craving something better? Meet Sera.
YOU MIGHT KNOW US FROM YOUR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET. (YEP, WE'RE THOSE GUYS.)
Officially on the grid
Just two friends, a Roman-style blueprint, and the underground pop-up we’re taking across the Chicago circuit.
Fermented Thoughts
Pizza vs. Pinsa: Meet SERA's Roman-Style Crust
Meet SERA’s Roman-style pinsa: a crisp exterior, airy center and a blend of wheat flour, rice flour and sourdough. Explore the crust and make it your own at home.
From the West Loop to the Perfect Crust: How Paolo and Aly Built Sera
From a gelato machine in their apartment to Roman-style pinsa in Chicago, follow Paolo and Aly’s journey to building SERA.