This pizza is perfection. From the crust to the sauce to the ezzo pepperoni. My husband won't let us get pizza from anywhere else

You have to order ahead since they do run out of pizza before the end of the night . But literally the best deep dish I've ever had the sourdough crust was incredible. We got the Clooney er (like a meat lovers) 9/10 and the okeeffee red poppy (a margarita pizza) 10/10 I did not expect to like the red poppy more than the Clooney er, especially because I love meat but the balsamic drizzle was life changing. Look forward to eating here again! read more

Best deep dish in the city. Tons of flavor! The dough is light and airy despite being deep dish and has a nice crunch.

Great pizza from a family business. I feel like they really care about the quality. As far as the crust-dough I'd say this is Detroit style instead of Chicago deep dish. A tough find around here. Better than Pequods for sure. Best pizza in the edgewater area. Gonna try the thin crust next. read more

Very long wait, but incredibly delicious and memorable. The crust was extraordinary.

PHENOMENAL!! One word, yup, that's it. Carmelized sourdough crust, crispy and light. Pizza sauce is REAL, all tomato and not diluted with pizza seasoning. Right amount of cheese, served up in a nice box that keeps it HOT! Pre-order only, plan ahead, definitely worth it!!! read more

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Pizza. A most expansive topic and an emotional one at that. Well in Chicago which is known for deep dish, it also has many other thickness types. George's is a good example of the Roma style (not deep dish) where it has more thickness but the topping is the right depth. These bespoke pizzas are wonderfully crafted in 10 and 14 inch sizes. My favorite is the WEASLEY'S Spicy Red Top with Italian Sausage, Fire-Roasted Red Peppers, Spicy Cherry Peppers, and Ricotta. You need to order days in advance so don't procrastinate! If you pick up, and get there early you can watch old MTV videos. A nice grandma archetype will greet you. To me Georges is the best crafted pizza in Chicago. That may sound like hyperbole but wait until your first bite. You will then become a devoted convert. read more

George makes a classic style deep dish pizza to order with great ingredients and freshly made! I love the idea of scheduling your pizza ahead of time to get the freshest possible pie! read more

Best pizza I have ever had! Pizza took about 35 minutes to come out because we did not place a reservation ahead of time, so I recommend placing the reservation beforehand. They make their dough daily so the wait was definitely worth it! Pizza sauce was absolutely delicious and the cheese had an awesome cheese pull! Everything tasted fresh and I absolutely recommend following up the pizza with a slice of the cheesecake. Tasted like homemade caramel and was delicious. Best cheesecake I have ever had as well. Atmosphere is really good, and George's mom was hosting, she was the sweetest! Overall an amazing experience and everyone should check this place out! read more

George's Deep Dish - Pizza with extra cheese, bacon, italian sausage, and pepperoni! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Excellent pizza, 5 stars! Sausage was exceptionally flavorful. Price was pretty high, which is why I'm giving 4 stars.

George's just earned my favorite pizza in Chicago. Hand's down. Calling it "Deep Dish" provides a hint about the pizza but also makes people compare it to all the other deep dish that they have eaten over the years. I would call George's a pizza experience. He has a unique interpretation of pizza from the very crispy and crunchy crust to the structure, cooking process, toppings and sauce. Come with an open mind and an empty stomach. He is carry Out only and he sells out so order early and select the time you would like it ready for pick up. There are several levels of pizza in Chicago - National chains at the bottom, Next local chains that are generally better but still focused on volume and consistency at scale. At the top are artisan pizza places working to perfect their interpretation of pizza. One could argue that George's isn't their preferred style of pizza for them, or that it isn't true deep-dish whoever decides what that is but no one could argue the quality of the ingredients, the passion or effort that went into creating his pizza. If you appreciate quality pizza George's is a must-try destination for you. read more

THE HYPE IS REAL!! Heard nothing but good things but the price tag made us a little bummed. First bite made everything make sense. George is a wizard in the pizza world. Absolutely worth every dollar Can't wait for round 2 read more

Strange place. Pizza seems to be about the thick, coarse crust. Not Chicago Deep Dish. Not any normal style. Best description is Pequods that takes 4 days to arrive and is 50% less satisfying. The toppings are "fresh" as others describe, but the pizza is so thick, heavy, bready, dry, dusty, and crusty that it doesn't matter. And where is the cheese? Hello? Cheese? Where are you? Chicagoans love cheese and this pizza has 3 shreds of it. read more

George belongs at the Pantheon of Chicago deep dish, right along side Burt Katz. This pizza is distinctive. The fresh ingredients coupled with a perfectly caramelized sourdough crust makes it stand out from all the other excellent deep dish places in the city. It was truly a pleasure to eat this pizza. read more

George's Deep Dish - Menu Board - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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George's crust is somehow both chewy and crunchy. We usually choose our own toppings, but if you enjoy spicy pizza, the PEPPARD's zA-Team is a favorite. Both George and his mother are friendly and helpful. If you pick up, be sure to transport the pizza level or the delicious toppings may slide a bit to one side. read more

We ate in prior to a play at the Raven Theater. The pizza, salad, ambience, and service were all over-the-top excellent! Order ahead, be on time, and enjoy! read more

Just do it. George makes a great pizza, a sweet sauce, great toppings on top of a great sourdough crust. Order ahead. You can stay and eat there or takeout. It's a Chicago Magazine top pizza place for good reason. Well done George! read more

It takes the best of Chicago pizza and combines them. First rate ingredients and toppings on an incredible crust (bottom and edge!) with caramelized cheese. Optimal cheese to sauce to crust ratio. No utensils required! read more

George's Deep Dish - Halas' Classic - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I tried the Weasley's Spicy Red Top and Michael's S&M. The Weasley's is arguably the best pizza I ever had. I wasn't a fan of the spaghetti and meatball pizza though, wish their meatballs had a spicy kick to them. To each their own though, I still enjoyed it and ate the whole pie. I'm a big fan of this style of deep dish and will be a reoccurring customer. George's beats Pequods, still need to try Milly's. read more

This place has pan-style deep dish (similar to Pequod's), not the pie-like/stuffed deep dish you'd get at "the big two". Thank the pizza gods for that, cause they've turned it into a work of art. This is hands down the best pan pizza I've ever had. Ever. The crust is thick but airy and it's got a bit of crunch from a cornmeal base. They must long ferment the dough or use a starter because it's got an ever-so-slight sour tang to it. The cheese goes to the edge and as a result you get this great caramelized cheese ring on the pan edge part of the pizza. The tomato sauce is a little sweet but not cloying. I had the Orwell's Farm and all the toppings were fresh and well-distributed. Just unreal. I also had the salad, which was good, but we all know you aren't ordering the salad... read more

Perfect crust, delicious toppings, wonderful sauce. Well worth the price. It's even good cold, if you like cold left overs the next day. Will definitely order from here again. Great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Another delicious combo pizza last night from George's Deep Dish. This time I tore up some of the crust and used it as croutons on my salad. I love all of the sauce they put on. I can't wait for the next one which will be sausage and garlic. read more

Had the Harrison's White Album and it was amazing! This particular pizza has no red sauce, but has spinach artichoke dip and roasted garlic along with mozzarella cheese. It was absolutely delicious, the crust, even on the bottom was a delicate crisp, almost flaky, like a croissant, but with sour Dough flavor. It's deep dish and is a little bready, but in a good way. One piece was plenty for me and my boyfriend had two. We also ordered the salad with garlic anchovy dressing but waited to eat it until the next day. This was also quite the salad and the dressing was fabulous! I highly recommend this great new spot and cannot wait to try some other of their specialty pizzas! It would be great if they sold individual slices as well! read more

If you like quality, consistency, unbelievably delicious pizza sauce, toppings and crust - this is the place! The pizzeria is quaint and charming. Come back from your pizza event George! We want your pizza tonight. read more

Loved the pizza - the ingredients are exceptional. The sour dough crust with corn meal (I'm convinced it's in there) is great - love the crunch. It's a hefty base. We tried the Weasley spicy red top - the tomato sauce is delicious, really flavorful. The sausage reminds me of sausage from father and son pizza back in the day. The peppers were perfect along with the ricotta - only cooling element. Wish George's was open every day!!!! Good luck George on the pizza contest!!! read more

I've had every deep dish/pan pizza of note in Chicago in the last 30 years and George's is the best. That includes legends like Burt's and every place that's been on any best pizza list - Pizano's, Malnati's, Pequod's, Millie's, Labriola, etc. read more

LOVED IT !!! Picked up 3 different pizzas.... (candidly, to share with some complicated culinarily challenged friends).... AND everyone loved them! The crust, of course, was different from our other deep dish favorites (butter crust at Lou Malnati's)...and possibly BETTER!!!! Loved the sourdough...simply fab. Thank you for such a delicious experience. Be back soon! read more

This is, hands down, the best pizza, perhaps in Chicago. I love the fact that George has set this up in a smart way, that he is clearly passionate about his work and his product. Love supporting the independent little guy! read more

This pizza was really spectacular...how come sourdough crust isn't more widely available in Chicago? Went with the large Halas' Classic (no green peppers...too watery) and it was so flavorful, cook perfectly, soft and chewy crust and it fed 3 adults and two kids. Sometimes deep dish can be too cheesy for me (yes I know that's how many like it) and this one had the perfect amount. Toppings, sauce and seasoning all made for a great pie...can't wait to try it again! read more

I reached out to George at the beginning of October when the place we originally had our rehearsal dinner booked at seemed to have lost our reservation last minute. I didn't realize at the time that George was carry out only, but he replied to me super quickly and said he was planning to add seating and that he'd be happy to accommodate my party. Keep in mind this was with barely 3 weeks notice. He even allowed us to BYOB. I wish I could give George, his mom, and their restaurant 100 stars. Not only did he save the day, but his pizza was freaking AMAZING, and my entire family had the best time. Everyone couldn't stop raving about how wonderful the whole experience was. We even had 3 toddlers running around. We love a laid back, relaxed atmosphere and this was seriously beyond perfect. It was the first time George had people dine in at his restaurant and he was the most impressive host. I woke up the next morning on my wedding day feeling completely stress free and on a high from how happy we were with that dinner. George was a life saver and we can't wait to go back. read more

George's Deep Dish - Me and 2 of my bridesmaids at George's for our rehearsal dinner. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Georges is great pizza. It was delicious flavorful and the people there were very friendly. We had the Spaghetti Meatball pizza and a pepperoni and sausage pizza. Was alot of food and we had plenty of leftovers! read more

I live in this area of Edgewater/Rogers Park and George's has become my favorite pizza place. The dough is a crispy, chewy round of bread with cheese, sauce, and toppings floating on top. On the website, watch the segments which explain George's history as a chef and the process he uses to make the pizza dough. George calls it a deep dish but it bears little resemblance to cheese-dominated Gino's or Lou's. My girlfriend and I joke that George must have wanted his own pizza oven and his wife/partner replied, "if you want a pizza oven then you can rent it its own apartment." We are all the lucky recipients. George's non-descript neon sign is easy to miss along a fly-over stretch of Clark. Don't fly-over and don't miss it. This is worth a visit from any neighborhood in Chicago. The less-than-five-star reviews have some good points. As recommended, order the pizza uncut. Take it home, slice it yourself (I do square cuts like a tavern style). Then re-heat it in your oven at ~400F or so. I don't think the pizza is ever undercooked. But I think it easily gets cold and feels a little soggy in the middle. Re-heating will take care of that. And this way, your leftovers won't be overdone when you heat them the next day. As for the person who said that it doesn't have enough cheese... did you think about adding your own extra cheese? read more

After 27 years in Chicago I never found MY favorite pizza, until now! Pizza made with pride and quite possibly the best crust I've ever had, Greek sourdough. A 10" is a bit much for one guy. Guess I'll need to share the next one. The owner is justly proud of his exceptional pies. I'm just happy to know it's only 2 blocks away. read more

Great addition to neighborhood! Delicious pan pizza with high quality ingredients. George Michael with spaghetti, meatballs & ricotta was outstanding. Armani salad was great too - Caesar dressing was fantastic. Pickup easier than delivery via Tock read more

George's Deep Dish - Michael S&M - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious pizza. Best deep dish I have had in Chicago. That says a lot. We ordered a 10" pepperoni and mushroom. Plenty for 2 people with leftovers. Will definitely come back. read more

OMG! I've been dying to try this and it totally lived up to and exceeded my expectations. Fresh, tasty, and a deep dish slice you can hold in your hand (fork and knife not needed). read more

I waited a week for this pizza. I wanted to love this pizza. I'm a life long Chicagoan and have enjoyed 60+ years of pretty much all the different types of pizza that Chicago has to offer. I felt like I was eating pizza bread tonight with not enough cheese. The pepperoni was good, the roasted garlic was good, the dough was like focaccia, soft and pillowy but I detected no cornmeal. Guess I'll stick with Lou Malnati's and Vito and Nick's. Sorry George. read more

Overall really impressed with this pizza. Now this is a throwback to 90's Pizza Hut deep dish. Absolutely crushes Milly's which is a joke compared to this. I'll order again. Downside is too expensive and its very sparse on toppings, which is not cool for the price. read more

Why did it take so long for someone to make deep dish small batch and artisanal? That day has finally come in this tidy pizzeria. Note that all menu items are named after a famous George but the crust is such that you will want to gorge. It has some of that cornmeal texture but still spongy and also sour unlike any I have tried. Fresh, sensible toppings on the pizza and in the salad. I'd like to see another vegetarian option, but the McFly made our life. Admittedly, it's a crowded field with deep dish, the insurgent Detroit style (Fat Chris), Quad Cities (Roots), the NY slices (Jimmy's), and real pizza (Spacca), but carve out a Friday night for George. read more

Was very excited to try this spot in my neighborhood. Ordered for pick up only to discover at home that it was undercooked and the top third of the pizza was raw. We ate a bit then saved the rest to throw in the oven the next night, it spent 35 min at 475 but still did not fully cook through. You can tell by the flavor of the sourdough that it would be delicious if only it was cooked properly. Also, the sauce was good but undersalted. Ricotta was tasty. For $30+ a pie and the number of pizza spots in the city, not sure I will be back. read more