Pizza cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

"I got to this restaurant not too long before closed for the night. I ordered a medium sausage pizza. I see why this place is usually packed as I..."

Marlene Wamsley

Janice Mullin

"I've visited this place a handful of times. To begin with, I ordered for pick up through their website. It's simple and easy. Also, they text you..."

Rigo

"Me and my party and I decided to come to this pizza parlor after spending some time together. Man, were we lucky that we were even able to get a spot..."

Faux Panjandrum

"Very hearty and fulfilling pan pizza. I enjoyed it a lot and would recommend to anyone staying in Chicago. It’s not the traditional deep dish but..."

Jada Cox

"Pequod's Pizza is a gem with its delectable offerings. The famous burnt cheese caramelized crust is a game-changer, complementing the delicious sauce..."

Ruby Dhatt

"I can't get enough of this pizza. It is seriously the best Chicago Deep Dish. Yes Gino's East is also good but if I had to choose one place it is..."

Kim H

"We wanted to experience Chicago but only had 2 hours and time for one stop… Pequod’s Pizza delivered the Windy City on a plate and it was..."

Strength Power Heart Fitness

"Truly the BEST Chicago pizza I’ve ever had. I tried the others, they’re too cheesy and doughy. Pequod’s was spot on PERFECT! See the photos...."

Rock Creek Design Build Remodel

"Pequod's distinctive pan pizza at the heart of Chicago is a game-changer. Unlike the traditional deep dish, its caramelized cheese crust is the star..."

Jigs Desai

"Our visit to Chicago could not be complete without trying some deep dish pizza. We asked the locals and was told this was the place for deep dish. We..."

Alex Del Castillo

"This is the place to go to for some deep dish pizza! We had reservations and were able to get seated immediately on arrival. We ordered a small..."

Charlie Te

Compass Bar

Pat's Pizzeria

85/100 (1917 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

"I used to go in here four or five times a week when I lived nearby. The staff became to know me by my order and were very friendly and kind. I love..."

Allison M.

"Better lasagna than I make!. Now for an Italian person, it is not easy to admit that the pizza joint in the Loop makes better lasagna than you. But,..."

Dawn In Chicago

"Great thin crust--probably the best in the Loop and Near..."

David K

"There are many pizza places in the neighborhood, but this is my all time favorite! Altho their dine-in space is very limited, but their veggie pizza..."

George C

"Had a day in Chicago for work and decided to try Pat’s for their thin crust. 8 inch pep and mushroom pie for only $4 this summer! This stuff..."

Peter

"Awesome pizza!! My son and me both had the 8" 2 topping personal pizzas. They were great! The guys at the counter were really knowledgeable. Told us..."

Bill

"Ordered a thin crust pizza. Very good. Will definitely order from this place again. I have been so disappointed in a few place cause they just didn't..."

Selena Thomas

"The thin crust pizza is incredible! The price is also great. There is not much space to eat in, but the service is great! Definitely recommend this..."

JB

"Too many mushrooms! TLDR: get the fried ravioli and not Pat’s Special Upon recommendation, we went to Pat’s Pizza for their tavern style pizza;..."

Monica Riefkohl Bledsoe

"Best homemade ranch and pizza! We always get the thin crust for movie night and when friends come from out of town. Crust just has the perfect..."

Victoria Hatch

"Consistently good Chicago thin crust pizza. The crust, sauce, cheese and sausage all authentic and on..."

Mark Collier

"I’m happy I gave Pat’s a second chance. The first time I had it I was underwhelmed but the second time I really enjoyed it. It’s not my..."

Marc-Louis Paprzyca

"So I couldn't decide if I wanted a Pat's Special that come with sausage, onions, peppers and mushrooms OR DOUBLE sausage. Then it struck..."

DaChon Adair

"Omg one of the best thin crust pizzas I have had in a long time! Nice and crispy and well done. Very well made pizza. A must if staying or visiting..."

Rob Lundquist

"Super friendly staff and my food is always fresh and delicious! Great intro to my first Chicago..."

Brionn Hughes

"Great little pizza shop we hit up kne night after a long day. It was perfect. And rhey directed us down the street to a tavern so we could use the..."

Karia Lanken

"Never caught his name, but the guy who took my order on the phone was very nice and deserves a raise for helping me while I was in a pinch ordering..."

Kathryn Malate

Domino's Pizza

Home Run Inn Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good pizza. Place is too cold. Food got cold quicker do to the temp in the restaurant. Server was nice but good s night that wasn't busy inside..."

Rosa Lopez

"I was visiting Chicago and, like most tourists, I wanted to eat some deep dish pizza. I've only ever been to Giordano's which seems like a typical..."

Olivia Mary

"They had a really delicious pie with a variety of toppings. I love the Pepperoni and the Hawaiian, too. They can produce, too, and that's awesome..."

Willem Cortez

"Linda L 5700 S Cicero was amazing with her service. First class all the way. She handled difficult customers with patience and respect and I commend..."

Angie Joslyn

"Delicious, freshly made, and above average service. I just don't know if I can justify the price for the quantity. One of my favorite places and I go..."

Elsie-Rose Campbell

"This was my first time & it was beyond amazing. Our server, Alex, was very accommodating & nice. I would definitely be back. The wings were probably..."

Briana Orea

"Michael Mena you sly little fella! As soon as I walked in, I wanted to move in. The decor is so sophisticated chic! The grey toned walls, Carrara..."

Rebecca Johnson

Legno Chicago

85/100 (1133 ratings)

"Great place for dinner. Super staff, they were accomdating to our family. The bruscetta was delicious. I had the baked gnocchi and that was..."

J Adams

"First time here, to celebrate my dear friend's Birthday. From the appetizers to the drinks and dessert, everything I picked was absolutely 💯 and..."

Cely C.

"Food is always delicious. Pizza, pasta, salad, you name it. 😋 Tiramisu and carrot cake are amazing as..."

Amanda D

"Normally, the atmosphere is perfect, but there was a big loud party going on right next to us in the dining room just off of the bar seating area...."

Leanne Neurauter

"We had a fabulous baptism celebration at Legno! It is our go to for weekend family dinners because their wood fired pizza is spectacular. The..."

Lidia Pomaville

"I think it's good but not great. Fresh ingredients but some dishes under seasoning. Really good brussels sprouts and grilled calamari. Brussels..."

SPICY

"We had an incredible brunch experience here on Sunday. My Tuscan breakfast was so yummy. Everyone loved their food and the service was top notch! We..."

Amanda Lougheed

"We had a great experience. The food was delicious. Briana is fantastic! She's very attentive. My three year old loves her! We will be..."

Ty

"The food isn't bad, but the "french onion soup" was not what you'd expect. The bartender was way too into the guy she was serving. I can still hear..."

Pepper Giese

"How delicious is everything here! My favorite grilled calamari and they are a little bit spicy 🌶 The cocktails 🍹 are amazing too and they have..."

Lina P

"It was a nice space in the back that was private, very nice atmosphere. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Definitely want to come back and try..."

Maria Trejo

"My overall dining experience at Legno was spot on great. The lamb & beef burger with goat cheese served on a pretzel bun along with sweet potato..."

POWERTECH

Phil's Pizza

85/100 (2311 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Without a doubt hands down no more argument needed the best pizza within not only Chicago but the surrounding 49 states! It's that good. I grew up on..."

Matt McCormick

"By far my favorite pizza place...period!! And nothing to do with us sharing the same name...lol...it has to do with the homemade sausage, deliciously..."

Phil Martinez

"Very excited to have discovered this place!!! Their pizza is delicious and I'm looking forward to trying more from their menu. Authentic Italian..."

Cheryl Postrozny

"I luv Phil's, I'm there every other Friday. Their pizza is cheesy n the Italian sausage is seasoned really good. Best pizza n Chicago (my..."

Alisa Eubanks

"Grew up eating Phil's. I get the Phil's Special and let me tell you the sauce is delicious, the sausage tastes great, and the veggies are cooked to..."

Jenny D. Cervantes

"Just picked up my medium cheese sausage pizza now driving all the way back to Michigan.. Lol.. ate half of it already on the..."

Scott Host

"The Best Pizza in Chicago. They definitely do not skimp on ingredients. I have driven 25 miles to enjoy the fabulous flavor and they are..."

Thomas P. Budka

"Amazing pizza � worth the wait!!! Would order..."

Theresa Fama Ewart

"How can I get a pizza I no longer live close to the shop. Do you..."

Anthony Howard

"Best thin crust pizza in all of Chicago. Absolutely love..."

Baterson J. Manfred III

"Greasy, salty and tasty. Big sausage. Medium pizza is a bit too much for two people, but you can finish it. Tax is included in price. Great price...."

Tom K

"Their pizza is really good and the restaurant has an old school pizzeria feel. They have 12 (4) Tops so it’s quite large for a pizza joint. The..."

felisha linklater

"This is one of the best pizza places in Chicago by far used to get their pizza once a week as a kid in the 80s and they are still awesome to this..."

Shaune Costigan

"First time eating at Phil's. I was not disappointed. We ordered the jumbo pepperoni and sausage pizza. It was delicious! My wife tried the beef..."

Junior A.

"Some of the best Chicago neighborhood/tavern pizza you'll ever have! Don't expect them to always pick up the phone, or be nice to you at the counter,..."

Jason Sheperis

"First time having this pizza. When placing the order. The young lady explained the mix up google has made. She sent me a menu along with my order. It..."

Aracely Gonzalez

"Amazing pizza! Only complaint is place is freezing seems like they got no heat in dining room. Sometimes you can call before they open and get a..."

Frank Skrzecz

"Honestly the best pizza I have ever had. The only thing I have to say is, they really need to invest in some DINE-IN service and offer pizza by the..."

Fidel Cortina

"1st time going there pizza was great My brother took me And A buddyThe place is kind of small but the food is greatOrder ahead and the pizza was..."

WAR 1

"A true Chicago tradition. If you're looking for the best pizza in Chicago, look no further. Generous toppings and a crispy crust made this the..."

Russ Reeves

"Best pizza on the south side! Don’t expect a warm southern greeting when you walk in; this place comes with an extra slice of Chicago “no none..."

Demetrius Heard

"Local favorite pizza place. Pizza's are tavern style, cut in squares and served on a cardboard circle in a bag. No frills in the place or in their..."

Sam LeVon

Geneo's-original Pizza

85/100 (289 ratings)

Restaurants

Pizza

Gino's East South Loop

85/100 (7481 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Vegan visiting from out of state. I finally found the Chicago deep dish pizza with vegan mozzarella that I have been looking for. It took about a 40..."

Brian Cole

"After a disappointing experience at another deep dish pizza place, my party and I were excited to give deep dish another try. We were not..."

natalie

"AMAZING food! WONDERFUL customer Service! Love the patio option. Our server was top-notch, super helpful, and took good care of us. She checked food..."

Jodi Ingersoll Meyer

"First time trying Chicago pizza and it wasn't bad but I felt it came up a bit short. Appetizers, pizza and service were good but nothing out of the..."

Anette Escobar (Ace)

"Home of the Chicago deep dish. It had been many years since I had Gino's pizza. I have never been to this location until now. There was no wait, and..."

Joseph Cordova

"This location is a great place to grab delicious deep dish pizza. My husband and I booked the food tour, and this was the 1st stop on the tour, and..."

Daja Gaston

"Excellent thin crust and deep dish pizzas. The service at the bar was fantastic both nights I had dinner here. Prices are reasonable given the prices..."

D M (Bigdtravels)

"Everything you look for in a local bar. Great food, good drinks, excellent service and fun people. Lots of TVs for watching sports, they put on..."

Eric Brunson

"While the food was good, not the best chicago style Ive had, it ranks well. The atmosphere was ok, very warm like there was no a/c and they just had..."

JC Olson

"I love a good deep dish pizza while visiting Chicago, and Gino's did not disappoint! We ordered the small Italian beef pizza (spicy and plenty for 2..."

Christine Fleetwood

"We visited Gino’s midday, around 3:00 and there weren’t many patrons there but they must have been short staffed because our server was..."

Megan Romine

"Grown up when Gino's East was in Rolling Meadows, always loved their deep-dish pizza. First time in Gino's East South Loop during the Nascar Street..."

James Wang

"Ok, so I really need to expand outside of the big three or four Chicago pizza places, but I like Gino's so much that I don't see a reason to venture..."

Brig Asay

"Had simple spaghetti with meatballs. The noodles where on point; delicious, and I was surprised the sauces where very tasty. I like the sauces..."

Lonnie Carpenter

"My husband and I really love this place… the first day we arrived we stopped for a quick Drink in the daytime and Erith was super nice, attentive..."

Taheidia Strachan

"I ordered a small build your own. Pizza looked and tasted GREAT! Highly..."

George Stoll

"Came here on a food tour. Our first stop. We had the sausage deep dish pizza. Came out hot. I really liked it. It was very tasty. Only had one piece..."

Tim S

The Boiler Room

"I was very sad when Boiler Room closed. There are not many, if any places that do slice/beer/shot combos in Logan Square. I was thrilled to see that..."

Stephanie Koenig

"Great burger and fries but what sets this place apart is the service. It’s refreshing to be in this neighborhood and not receive hipster service..."

Cam Fo

"Phenomenal food, fast friendly service, comfortable casual atmosphere with a huge outdoor patio. One of the best burgers you’ll find.. critics and..."

Paul Manning

"Just went here today for lunch after being sad of hearing boiler room was closed. I was still able to grab a single slice of pizza as well as some of..."

Michaela

"I loved the Xmas experience. I would of died with joy to hear hot chocolate from polar express. The girls loved the gifts that came along as well,..."

Joshua Rodriguez

"I’d put my money on this being one of the best burgers in all of Chicago. And the waitstaff is always so friendly and fast. Just a great time every..."

Collin Love

"The Stop Along never disappoints; their wood-fired pizza is criminally underrated and they have one of the best smash burgers in the city. This new..."

Matthew Geerling

"Spacious and fun location right off of the California blue line. I shared the "all right right moves" small pizza with a friend. So..."

Anna Do

"That burger is incredible. Also love the fries. Free arcade games while you wait, nice little patio. Garlickiest garlic knots. And that jalapeño..."

Jacob

"Was there Saturday evening with a large party of like a dozen people. Super accommodating. Awesome service. Old skool kitchy vibe. Sat at tables made..."

Egle Milavickas

"Service was great, nice big patio in the back, pizzas were delicious and came out quick. Right off the California blue line stop so it's easy to get..."

Lauren Taylor

"Although it’s sad the old Boiler Room is gone, the StopAlong pizza is far superior. They also have one of the best burgers in the city. Only..."

Bryce Casey

"It was 7:30 on a Thursday night when my world changed. One bite into the burger altered my brain chemistry and now no further smash burger will..."

Mady Scolnick

"So excited to see location number 2. Amazing family place w great staff and ownership. Came in the other night and the pizza was in point. Staff..."

Nick Bradley

"Absolutely incredible space with the same amazing food and menu you'll find at stop along in Bucktown. The area has plenty of seating inside and..."

Jon Lamarre

"Stop Along carrying The Boiler Room torch. Excellent spot. Best pizza in Logan..."

Bennett Mats Henrickson

La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana

85/100 (1003 ratings)

"Such a nice restaurant! We had been looking for food and found this spot for dinner- the service was so hospitable they even let us in and served us..."

Elsie Ensor

"I was very impressed with this restaurant! The food came out very quick and I was able to modify the pizzas to make them vegetarian. The spicy one is..."

Devanshi Shah

"This restaurant is great, all I ordered was the beef carpaccio and it was great. I appreciated the friendly staff and great service. The atmosphere..."

Elon van Rhein (Elonvr)

"In the heart of the De Paul campus and with a name like "The Crust", you know what it is all about. Great traditional Italian style pizza overall. ..."

D “Juanito” H

"Wonderful dining experience. I went with my Dad and sat in the outdoor dining area. All the pizza options looked delicious, but we ended up ordering..."

Amber Lueth

"The service was spectacular even when they had to deal with a know-it-all dope like me. I spoke with the owner, Dino, who couldn't have been more..."

Brian Siegel

"First off I am a huge pizza fan and eat pizza like it won’t be here tomorrow. I have been a Chicago real estate broker for over 16 years and I’ve..."

Neil Hackler

"Both pizzas were made hot and fresh, however the middle of both pizzas were pretty soaked, so the toppings would fall off as you pull it apart. The..."

Carmel Esmail

"Food was SO good. Everything that I ate was amazing. 10/10 would..."

Summer Shurmack

"Classic Italian style pizza made in a wood fire grill, with fresh dough , tomatoes , and burrata. Lots of imported ingredients flown straight from..."

Bessy Tam

Big G's Pizza

85/100 (1809 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Small pizza place by Wrigley Field. Pizza is pretty good being we're from New York area and are usually wary of pizza outside our area. Had a ton of..."

Christina Aiazzone

"Quick, hot and delicious ! Amazing cheese pizza; it was not just cheese pizza but crispy, burn your tongue delicious melting hot savory cheese.. two..."

Angelica Orozco

"Big G's Pizza is hands down the best pizza in Wrigglyville. When it comes to flavor, price,portions and atmosphere, this pizza place really knocks it..."

Natanael Martinez

"Best recommendation for great pizzas. Added El Diablo sauce to my pepperoni pizza and it turned out super good! Honestly the hottest, most delicious..."

Erik Carranza

"The pizza there is very good. They have a variety of great slices to choose from. I ate four slices in one sitting there. And this was the first time..."

Vic G

"Some of the best New York style pizza I’ve had in Chicago! The cheese is perfect and not too thick, the sauce is delicious, and the crust is fluffy..."

Ashley Simonoff

"Rolled up to this place around 9:30 pm on a random Monday night, it was totally dead, only to be absolutely shocked at how delicious the pizza was...."

Julia Primuth

"Super delicious slices to grab on the go. We Sat and shared a pizza, but I think it's definitely better to grab the goods on your way home or..."

Sam Moyer

"This place is incredible. The Mac n’ Cheese slice is the best piece of pizza I’ve ever had. I moved to Charleston, SC and regularly have dreams..."

Ross Mcadam

"Always a hit! The Philly pizza and I recently had a churro donut—uh yes please. So good. Worst that’s ever happened is I got the wrong slice than..."

Kiara B

Pizano's Pizza

"Great atmosphere! Even though this is a chain it gives that local, family-run vibe. The menu has a bigger selection of options than the average pizza..."

Jen Espino

"We drive six hours (literally) and this was the one meal we knew we would have while in Chicago...worth every mile of the drive. Old school deep dish..."

Jason Dennison

"Not my favorite Pizza place in the city, but still pretty good. They do deep dish pretty well and the bruschetta is tasty. They have a good outdoor..."

Christine McPherson

"My favorite deep dish in Chicago so far. Service was great and they easily kept a table of 10 people well supplied with drinks. I'll definitely..."

Lee Walker

"great for the pizza and much less of a wait than downtown. Service is on, but the vibe, not the downtown vibe. If you want great pizza with out the..."

Roxann Paulson

"Good food! Tried deep dish pizza for the first time so I have nothing to compare it to but I liked it. The waiter was super friendly and funny. We..."

Michi Frister

"Was excited to visit Pizano's after hearing it was one of the original Chicago joints for deep dish pizza. Shocked that I haven't been to any of..."

Jay Hawkinson

"Went on a Saturday afternoon. Service was nice but could have been more attentive. The food was great. The deep dish pizza is fantastic. Would go..."

Sara

"We LOVE Pizano's!! Every birthday, or celebration you will find us there. The thin crust is the best in Chicago and for the heartier eating nights..."

Annette Parrent

"This Pizza is in the top 3 I would say in Chicago. Thin crust and deep dish are both solid options. The new back private party area is great! I..."

Anthony Staffa

"Amazing food. Homemade dishes and unique desserts. Didn't give 5 stars, just because I've had slightly better authentic Italian food, but this place..."

Tiffani Kilmer

"Very pleasant atmosphere. Great service. Delicious pizza. Fresh ingredients I mean really crisp and fresh. Staff is very..."

Hassan A

"We finally got to eat here. Great place! Pizza was so good. Our server was fantastic!! Wish we lived closer...We'll be back for sure...."

Cheryl Riga

"AMAZING service and the pizza was delicious. Came in the afternoon and it was really chill. We were able to chat with the server. Would definitely..."

Joseph Horning

L'aventino Forno Romano

Angelo's Wine Bar

85/100 (2773 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best charcuterie board/presentation that I’ve tried hands down 👌🏽 I would definitely get this again. I was surprised that they even added 2..."

Karina C

"I just moved into the neighborhood and my partner and I decided to check this place out on a whim and I am so glad we did, because i will be coming..."

Hallie Cohen

"We just moved to the neighborhood and have heard amazing things about Angelo’s so we decided to give it a try for our anniversary dinner. The..."

Deborah Perez

"We shared several apps and two dishes and everything was amazing. And our service was the best I have had in awhile. Best part, Wednesday night is..."

Deborah Westfall

"Fantastic brunch! I have now been here for the brunch on Sunday a few times. The breakfast pizza is out of this world! It is so flavorful and the..."

Ashley Catizone

"If you're on the hunt for a restaurant that not only offers exceptional service but also serves up the most heavenly pizza alongside a delightful..."

Erik Carranza

"I'm satisfied. Food was great and good portion not too much. Excellent wine list and service even better. Really friendly and intuitive services...."

SPICY

"To be fair, we only had appetizers and a salad, but the service was good, the food was creative, and it was a cool place. Indoor and outdoor seating...."

Christie Billups

"First thing First, the food was amazing! Brunch, breakfast pizza,avocado toast, spinach caesar salad,cocktails ,beer and wine. Beautiful and cozy..."

Tracee Young

"They have a cute patio as well as a nice indoor area. The windows are open during the summer and they had live music on a Monday. The food is also..."

Megan Stephenson

"Wonderful food and drinks! Usually decent service though most often they seem very understaffed and spread thin. One major complaint: After people..."

Julijana Tkalec

"Friendly service, excellent food (pizza, Alfredo, flan cake) - we ate so much we could barely move, reasonable prices, lovely ambience. We are..."

Shruti

"We first came here in 2022 after closing on our condo nearby. It quickly become a neighborhood favorite. Wonderful staff, delicious food, and within..."

Shandee Vaughan

"Any time is a good time to visit Angelo's. The food is absolutely delicious. Love how the flavors dance 💃 in my mouth. I love the bruschetta, the..."

Simone Rush

"Food is delicious, vibes (including lots of outdoor seating) are great, friendly service and incredibly reasonable prices for such fine ingredients!..."

Bundev Sawhney

"Wonderful experience! Gigi so engaging!! Excellent service! Very attentive. Explaining the menu, His expertise & explanation of the wines was so..."

LSA

"I had my birthday party dinner here last week. The staff were fantastic in helping me decide what options would be great for the table. the..."

Paulina Fadrowska

Dimo's Pizza

85/100 (3069 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Saucy slice-pizza with many toppings to choose from. I especially enjoy the fluffy crust that has a bit of a chew to it. The ones I ordered are not..."

**A*T**

"I ordered and did not visit the restaurant; therefore, this rating will only describe the food itself. Out of all the vegan options they offered, I..."

Vegan Brian

"Great sizes the the variety of pizzas - I imagine all delicious!!! The classics ; pep and sausage and a delicious buffalo chicken slice. All thin and..."

Adrian Vargas

"Solid NY slices all the time, they offer goat cheese and white sauce. 3 vegan alternatives most of the time with Mac and Cheese being one of them, a..."

Marco Aurelio

"absolutely loved the pizza here! the mac & cheese pizza and the spicy buffalo pizza was so good! love the..."

Jo Ontiveros

"Vegan pizza (customized, not on a menu)we ordered was above expectations full of flavor, with a little bit of everything in just perfect amount...."

Elena Lebedeva

"The pizza is creative and delicious, but they make it hard to know what's on each slice. I ended up picking these two sort of at random and asking..."

S S

"Among the best places in Chicago to grab a quick slice of thin-crust NY style pizza— Huge slices with unique and creative flavors/toppings and..."

Mona Tong

"Fulfilling and huge size! We were impressed. Just a standard pepperoni pizza with great..."

Kendall Lascko

"I have been to Dimo's Pizza several times and the pizza never disappoints. They have unique pizza combinations,by far my go to pizzas slices are the..."

Lina B

"Variety of options and flavors to choose from. You can get a huge slice only for 5$. Loved this place. They also serve beer and wine and Sangria on..."

Viraj Mhatre

"Once upon a time this was the best pizza I have ever tried in Chicago. I don't know what happened but after the pandemic nothing is the same, the..."

Fyodor Kislov

"You can't go wrong with this place. Chicken & waffle pizza was sweet and savory and the Mac & cheese is classic. I love the green onions they..."

Michelle Ross

"Delicious late night snack while on a night out. I had a slice of the Cuban and the BBQ chicken and both were super tasty, fresh and exactly what I..."

Mr. Kellogg

"Ordered the vegan mac and vegan buffalo pizzas and both were really tasty! I just wished they had a little more sauce on the..."

Amber Dilley

"I love Dimo's! It's our favorite local spot to grab food at if we want something quick. There are lots of drink options and solid pizzas! You pay by..."

Monica M

"Yooo, when I first heard Dimo’s Pizza offered vegan pizza I made a bet with a buddy of mines that it wasn’t gonna be that good. Welp, that was..."

Touré Don-Tay

85/100 (4869 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nestled discreetly in the heart of the Windy City, there exists a hidden gem that has managed to remain a well-guarded secret among pizza enthusiasts..."

Nikolina

"Great experience. Came with 2 other people on a beautiful Sunday evening and had no delay getting seated outdoors. It was very lovely and lively..."

Joshua Yuan

"The food was good, the service was great. We sat outside but our server made sure to come and check on us..."

shakti lenka

"Decent after work pizza place and sports bar. Can get very loud at times but the food is pretty good. At peak time you may find some trouble..."

Michael Damato

"Love this place for their pizza as well as their tacolatos dessert. We went to another restaurant for dinner and stopped by this place for dessert..."

SoYoung Grote

"Surprisingly good oven baked chicken pita. The pizzas looked great and service was constantly checking on us. We could hear each other talk, which..."

Lucía S

"Ordered the stracciatella pizza and it was ok. I asked for no jalapenos, but still got them. My friend ordered the bacon love pizza and that was..."

Marissa S

"Pizzas here were so good! The place is huge too. There’s a ton of seats available but there is a good amount of people so the atmosphere is..."

Reece Kenney

"This place has outdoor seating along with a tent along with seating inside but right near an open window near the sidewalk. The service is fast..."

Joe

"Margarita pizza is amazing. Materials like tomato soause, cheese et great. Love..."

EMRE KANCA

"Honestly, one of the best Pizza Margherita I had outside of Italy when travelling, not like our pizza but was really good. I would go back here only..."

Gabriele Vitale

"The good: the food is excellent. Great pizza cooked in real pizza ovens with great toppings. The starters are also very good. The not-so-good: the..."

Dan Quine

"I had the pleasure of dining at Parlor Pizza in Chicago and it was a fantastic experience. The pizza was delicious, with a crispy thin crust and..."

Dippan Patel

"This place is always packed so I had to try them out. Everything was good (7.9/10) the fries was fantastic! One thing I really didn't like was being..."

Cory C

"Great pizza, nothing special burger, nice desserts. It wasn’t easy to get some Olive oil and Parmesan cheese as a side to our pizzas. After we..."

Krystyna Bankowska

"I’ve only ever ordered takeouts from this restaurant but it’s been my favorite pizza take away for a couple years now. Recently however there’s..."

Ri Soup

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

85/100 (4054 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Gift Cards Available

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"As I m new to Chicago, my friend suggested me to taste this pizza.As a food blogger, I m pretty excited to taste a food and it was..."

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"So this place is famous for their deep dish pizzas just like giordano's but it's quite underrated. The thin crust pizzas here are good too. A must..."

Malika Chopra

"After a 40-minute wait at this Chicago pizzeria we finally got down to ordering the famous Chicago Deep Dish Pizza which was baked just for us so it..."

Rebecca D. Thomas

"If there is any place that can help you get over your cheese cravings it's this. I had placed an order for delivery for the Lou though I was very..."

Chaahat

"We wanted to try some authentic Chicago deep dish pizza and our friend suggested this place. The fried mushrooms and buffalo wings were ridiculously..."

Alexa Labadie

"Great deep dish place! We came in right when the place opened, and we were serviced right away. We ordered two personal sized deep dish pizzas and a..."

Aaron G.

"It’s a big favorite of many for those who love deep dish pizza. I enjoyed a free slice on 11/7/23 for the event that Lou Malnati had today to bring..."

karina k

"The deep dish pizza was top tier as always. We had "The Classic" and would recommend it. The place has a really nice atmosphere as well and the..."

Sugar

"Excellent pizza and wings. Reasonable prices and a nice atmosphere for a sports-oriented restaurant. Our server, Zully was fantastic, kind, patient,..."

Rahi Tajzadeh

"Tasty deep-dish pizza. The tomato sauce and cheese taste fresh. Friendly and attentive..."

Omar Shoman

"Food was delicious and reasonably priced and our server was very nice and..."

Caleb

"Delicious deep dish pizza and nice retro interior decor. But the highlight for me was the salad which I found to be top..."

Sukmin Nam

"Best pizza I've ever had, classic Chicago with the layer of sausage and the butter crust.. forget about..."

Mathew Ingersoll

"Love the buttery crust and not-too-cheesy top. Got both the one with sausage and the vegetarian one. Personal size is just enough for one..."

Ezra Mannix

"This was my first Chicago deep dish! We got it to go for my bachelor party so we got a few different kinds the original and the meat one. Both tasted..."

Mike Ortiz

"First Chicago deep dish pizza, didn’t disappoint I loved it. Great flavours and toppings and the crust was great. I usually have a big appetite but..."

Scott S

"Some of the best deep dish pizza I have ever had, and this is coming from a thin crust..."

Logan Pentecost

"My all-time favorite deep dish pizza! Words can not express how good this pizza is! You have to experience it for yourself! This is the best deep..."

Roderick Sherrill

"Delicious Malnati salad (individual size was honestly a family-sized appetizer), stuffed spinach bread, and “the Lou” veggie deep dish pizza...."

Michelle

"Malnati's is a classic for very good reasons, and they were all on display at this dinner for a group of 17. We had pre-ordered pizzas and added..."

Dave Conant

"First time ordering from this location (pick-up). I was there early otherwise the food would've been ready right on time. The employees were nice and..."

Arely V

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Doreen's Pizzeria

Deep Dish Pizza Chicago

84/100 (3970 ratings)

"Shared a medium Lou Pizza, the Malnati Salad, and the calamari appetizer. OUTSTANDING food and service. This location is just as great quality as the..."

atom tarragon

"Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on Michigan Ave. In Chicago is a great place to try a Chicago staple food - Deep Dish Pizza. The Chicago Classic sausage..."

ADSN TV

"One of the best pizzas I have ever had! Located in the Wrigley building is this cozy basement restaurant with a bar and a menu full of great options...."

Daniel Smith

"I look forward to stopping by Lou's all year. The Chicago classic pizza and malnati's salad are amazing and consistently high quality. Staff was on..."

Kk Lynn

"It was my first Chicago deep dish pizza. Even though it was 3:45 PM, I had to wait almost 2 hours to get a table so I decided to do takeout which..."

Jiyoung Jeong

"Lunch in September 2023 I first ordered a glass of prosecco which was not sparkling anymore! I advised the waiter who brought me another one. We had..."

Tat

"The pizza was fantastic the only problem was they forgot to put our order in & we were there for like 3 hours waiting & our waiter kept walking off..."

Mendel Murdock Jr

"Deep dish competition is on! When in Chicago, there are a few places that claim to have the best Deep dish or "cheese pull" but as the waiter said..."

Jeannie T.

"Early dinner at 3:00pm Three of us ordered a medium “The Lou”. We all like it very much! We also had a lemonade, an IPA, & a calamari. It costs..."

Chris Yen

"All I can say is... wow. My first Chicago pizza experience was better than I ever imagined! The food was incredible. Our server was attentive and..."

Gabby

"My wife is from Naples, Italy where pizza is serious business. When she heard I would be visiting Chicago on business she insisted ‘check out the..."

Michael Croucher

"Not a huge fan of Chicago style pizza but when I am in Chicago this is my favorite place. The pizza isn’t overwhelming like some other popular..."

GZS

"Very nice location. Great service. I was not impressed with the personal deep dish pizza. I'm not local so I am not a great judge, but it wasn't very..."

Eddy A

Giordano's

84/100 (5405 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The deep dish spinach is everything, best pizza place in the world to..."

Toyrean Patterson

"Love Giordano’s! We actually tried the thin crust because we ALWAYS get deep dish and wanted to try something new. It was fabulous! Yummy toppings..."

Amber Smith

"We had a wonderful experience here! The Best pizza I have ever had. Staff was friendly! Would recommend this place to all my friends and..."

Billi Jo Craft

"Fabulous deep dish. Only thing we did when in town for 6 hours was Uber to Giordano’s and order deep dish. The only thing I can say is I’d like..."

Mike Gordon

"Best damn pizza in the Midwest I go here everytime I visit my mom in Chicago it's the shit!!! P.s. the sandwiches are bomb asf..."

Jeramiah Curtis Reese

"Great food, great service. I had the beef with cheese. We also had appetizer..."

Loretta Marcordes

"Awesome pizza and super awesome cookie 🍪 dessert 🍨 If ur visiting chi it’s a must..."

Zachary Jay

"When I visit Chicago one thing I have to get is a deep dish pizza and it’s usually from Giordano’s . I was in town for a conference near Mid-Way..."

Jess

"We went for dinner. It was the best pizza I have ever had! The deep dish pizza was so delicious. I love the crust, sauce, cheese and toppings. ..."

Serena Stout

"Tried the Giordano's Deep Dish Pizza (Stuffed Veggie)for the very first time and it was so well cooked. So different. I hope the Tomato sauce was a..."

Prateek Aggarwal

"First time trying Chicago pizza! The crust of the deep dish pizza was light and crispy and the overall taste was phenomenal, our waitress Sarah was..."

Jade Dierkes

"The atmosphere is great. The wings are fantastic and their pizza is in a league of it's own. Me and the Mrs have been dining here at Giordano's for a..."

Diallo Robinson

"The food was delicious but I felt like they wanted me out of there as soon as soon as..."

Robert Deroy

"Love Giordano's ❤️ haven't had them in FOREVER and my youngest never had it so when I took my family they were excited. Still has the same great..."

Ashley Roldan

"Absolutely the best deep dish pizza ever!! Specially this facility has the best service! Really nice people, the waiter is very friendly! I had..."

Ibrahim Maloof

"Delicious Chicago pizza. It does take a long time to cook, which makes sense, it's huge and so fresh! Exactly what I wanted and close to Midway..."

Lara Sullivan

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at this pizzeria known for their delicious Chicago-style pizza. From the moment I entered, I was impressed by..."

M F Cab

"The pizza was 5 star! We got the main Chicago style deep dish. Extremely tasty and perhaps my favorite pizza I’ve ever had! We also ordered..."

Drew Tschirki

"The service was great and the stuffed pizza was amazing. Even the salad was..."

Missy E

"Our out of town guest wanted Chicago's famous deep dish pizza and he said it was delicious!! He even took some back to NOLA and said it tasted even..."

Elle Bee

"Pizza was great. Mozzarella and breadsticks were a great starter while waiting for the deep..."

Jess C

"Had the classic Chicago deep dish and it was amazing! The waitress plated our first pieces and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. Would..."

Verna Hassenfeldt

"Love when my family wants me to pick them up at Midway Airport. I get Giordano's. Fantastic Deep..."

Jean Bethany

Amato's Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great Chicago pizza cooked to perfection! The sausage is the best around and their salads are over the top..."

Nick Pecora

"Good value for the quality. Good presentation, high quality/fresh ingredients, and great flavor. Not the cheapest however as stated the value is..."

John LaCognata

"I absolutely love this place. They make the best thin crust pizza. The Multi gusti is AMAZING! Been ordering from here for the past 15 years and will..."

Miguel Salgado

"Had a couple slices of sausage pie .1st time here ! Okay ,Okay Okay ! Customer service A+, she was patient & nice ! Pie had some flav to it , nice..."

LeeAldrea Tousant

"Amato’sPizza is down the street from my house. So the convenience is awesome. My good luck in this, is it’s a really good pizza place. Plus the..."

Kevin Mathieu

"Consistent. Double dough for kids and well done thin crusts for adults. Specialty pizzas are always..."

Jennifer Mattes

"I been going here for years and the food is delicious customer service is..."

Latonya Williams

"Amazing pizza!!! I highly recommend double dough pizza, it is life changing. Been a customer for the last 4 years and have not disappointed me..."

Natalie Quintanilla

"Amato's is by far the best pizza place in the area. With its many customization options, you can never go wrong. The pizzas use high-quality..."

Kevin Sobotka

"Amazing place! Only location I can count on for exceptional taste and consistency! I have never had any issues with this location and the staff is..."

Felix Millan

"Seems every pizza place in town (except Amato's) uses the same tomato sauce and so they all taste the same. Amato's has a fresher taste which we..."

Steven Coy

"I love, love, love Amatos. We have been ordering from them for years. The pizza is the best in the neighborhood. It doesn't matter what pizza I..."

Maria Triveri

Giordano's

84/100 (2265 ratings)

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"Haven't had Giordanos in a while and it did not disappoint. Hot fresh pizza... the deep dish was cooked perfectly as well as the cheese thin crust..."

Deevah Brown

"This location is fabulous! Pizza is always absolutely delicious! The stuffed pizza always comes out perfect here! The staff was welcoming and kind. ..."

Clementina Garcia

"Top of the line , definitely what I was looking for when I had the urge for some Chicago deep..."

Chris Banuelos

"After 20 years i came back to the same place i used to come here every 2 weeks for pizza still good as always been thank you brought back a..."

javis Chavez

"This is the best deep dish pizza I have eaten. I had a medium "meat and more meat" deep dish pizza and I finished it all. It's not perfect. I think..."

Jose Garcia

"It was an overall wonderful date I had at the restaurant. However, watching 2 waitresses try to tend to at least 30 people was disappointing. I truly..."

Jennifer B

"This was the first time eating inside the restaurant,we tried before with deliver at home, it was very delicious and succulent , the waitress give us..."

Ralph Lopez

"Always great pizza. We order our pizza to go and eat appetizers and drinks while we wait. The chocolate martini and Pina coloda are..."

Katharyn Savary

"Great pizza , service was very slow waited an hour for food and wasn’t that busy but worth the wait for awesome pizza and server was..."

Michael Ramer

"We had a bit of time to waste before going to the airport. It was a nice clean restaurant and the service was great. Not too crowded and a great..."

Kyle Mott

"This place never disappoints. I always know I am going to get the best deepdish pizza in Chicago. The service is excellent also. I recommend everyone..."

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