The take
From the sourcesGemato's Wood Pit BBQ in Naperville specializes in wood-smoked meats, including brisket, rib tips, and half chickens. The restaurant is notably recognized for its beef ribs, which earned a #1 ranking in Chicagoland for 2024. Their menu also features distinctive items such as BBQ brisket cheeseburgers, fried pickles, and milkshakes.
Strengths
- · Award-winning beef ribs
- · Generous portion sizes
- · Authentic oak-wood pit smoking
Caveats
- · Counter-service model
- · Location is outside of Texas
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesGemato's Wood Pit BBQ offers award-winning beef ribs, recognized as #1 in Chicagoland in 2024. Their ribs are perfectly seasoned and fall off the bone. Also popular are the BBQ chicken, brisket, and hand-pulled pork sandwich.
The story
From the businessMario and Tom Soto established Gemato's Wood Pit BBQ in 1996 in Naperville on Ogden Ave. It is located at the corner of Ogden Avenue and Jefferson Avenue. The restaurant serves wood-smoked meats.
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From the community
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From the communitySources
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- [1]Gemato's Wood Pit BBQ / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for Gemato's Wood Pit BBQ / rating, reviews, address, hours
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