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    Nancy's Pizza

    4.1 (262 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Peter P.

    Amazing pizza and the inventors of the stuffed pizza! Brand new remodel as well. Brand new bar.

    Nonna's Special stuffed crust pizza.
    Christian G.

    Perfection. Not as well known as Lou Malnati's or Giordano's, but exponentially better. This is my #1 choice for deep dish pizza in Chicago. The crust is everything. Crunchy. Chewy. Substantial, but fully cooked. Sometimes the other places have slightly doughy crusts. Not here. Maybe there's something magic about the old ovens. If you're a fan of sausage, get the Nonna's Special. This is what pizza was meant to be: sausage, mushroom, onion, green pepper and tons of mozzarella, all in the right balance. Add in a pitcher of Killian's Red, and you're set. Except you're not. I don't usually get dessert at a pizza joint, but try the cannoli. Seriously. Try the cannoli. Made fresh, not sitting in a case. Crispy shell. Creamy filling. Warm on the ends. Cold in the middle. This is a taste and texture combination. We've done takeout a lot, but do yourself a favor and eat at the restaurant for the hottest, gooiest, crunchiest experience. Nancy's has been doing this since 1971, so they must be doing something right. Find out for yourself.

    Barb B.

    Had college pals in from CA who were craving a stuffed pizza ... and this place was great! Friendly service? Delicious pizza, and a comfy atmosphere. If you like stuffed pizza, this place is great!

    Roseann G.

    10 10. 10 The best food short of Calabria Tasty salad fabulous soup and I have tried so much as I just want to try it all no dish disappoints....love the red sauce love the meat sauce....the Bacheml on the Lasagna was a great addition...the creamy garlic dressing was so great . Know for their stuffed pizza....to die for ...oh my Goodness life is pure heaven as is Nancy and Fred the owners and Gina the great server makes ser Vice awesome!!!! R GRIPPO DOSS

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    Linh Dan B.

    The best pizza in the area! Thin crust OR deep dish! Great Deals. and Family vibes. The wings are 100000/10

    Lasagna is amazing. So is the pizza. Great service, great people. We regularly eat here and we're never disappointed
    Jennifer K.

    Great food. Great service. Always an affordable meal with generous portions for leftovers. Great pizza

    Vince S.

    The Best Stuffed Pizza in Chicagoland hands down. Been coming here since the 70's and tried many others over the years but Nancy's can't be beat! Perfect crust, the right amount of cheese and spot on sauce. Piping hot and always delicious! Great waitstaff too.

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    Our favorite place for stuffed pizza. Great food and the service is very friendly and quick. We'll be back soon!

    John M.

    I was up in the area with my family to see our daughter in show choir. I had worked at a Nancy's in the the 80s during college and was so excited to find out this was one of the originals. We went and the stuffed pizza was as good if not better than I remembered. Marissa and her husband were the ultimate in hosts. We had left overs but were afraid they would not keep in the car so the made us a cool bag with ice for us to take. When we are back I. When I am in the area I will definitely stop back!!!

    The restaurant open 7 days a week, come on in and enjoy the food!

    now open on tuesdays all day!!!! great food and service!!!! open 7 days a week actually!!!!

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    Andy B.

    I saw something about Nancy's Pizza on TikTok. Someone complained that the crust was too crispy, and I scoffed. There's no such thing. As it happens, the one in Niles is closer to Roger's Park, so I trekked out that way. I ordered an extra thin crust with sausage, pepperoni, and bacon...because I am a bastion of health. First off, the pizza was excellent. Sauce, toppings, cheese were all on point. The crust could've been crispier for me, but I did get mine to go, so that could account for some of it. Definitely worth the drive, though.

    Mike A.

    I remember having Nancy's about 15+ years ago when my parents lived close by in Glenview. I can't recall what I didnt like at the time, but the fact that its been this long since I had it again is some indication. Having now moved out of state and back in for work, I wanted a deep dish. Also just landing in Ohare and starving, this was on my way to the hotel. I ended up dining in, which was odd; as they somehow assume that most people or at least a single person coming in a pickup order. So there was some delay in getting a menu and a seat. I ended up showing up on a day when they offer 1/2 pizza, I believe only thin crust. SO I ordered a small thin and a small pan. The thin was awful. I am talking Chicago pub pizza, so no NY influence in play. I could have stayed by ORD and had a better pub pizza at a dozen other places. It was a way undercooked (see pic). Pan pizza was slightly better, but also undercooked and looked and tasted just like a frozen Genos East I could grab at my local grocery chain for $11. Part of it is also due to it being undercooked, but the dough was flavorless. I am sorry, but either this was a day off for the kitchen staff or this place just fell off the cliff on quality.

    This is a delicious stuffed pizza... We had sausage and broccoli in half with fresh garlic

    Excellent! Everything about this restaurant is great... The pizza deals are amazing... The lasagna and other dinners we've tried all have been like home. the people that work there treat you very very well. I like the ambience in the restaurant great service because of the above I will drive a little further to go to Nancy's.

    Nancy has the perfect clock  right by the take out window. It's always pizza time!

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    Nancy Pizza is awesome!! They donate 5 large pizzas to The Kids Pantry in Mount Prospect. I would highly recommend them!!

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    12 years ago

    Great pizza! Always on time. Good service. One of my favorite pizza joints. Great work, keep it up.

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    10 years ago

    Best Deep Dish in Chicago area! The rest of the menu is good. Don't be fooled by the decor...it's the pizza!!!

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    6 years ago

    love this place..home made feeling..i m lucky its 30 seconds away from my place walking. chicken tetrazzini my fev. try it.

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    Decided to give it another try. Much better service and food was great. Hope the service remains consistent moving forward.

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    Ask the Community - Nancy's Pizza

    Has this place been sold I see a new business name and hours. Are pizza 🍕 Monday and Saturday specials available still. Fred?

    They have new partners and are changing the name but keeping the same pizza. The new name is Old City pizzeria and sports bar. Fred and Marisa are still there! Oldcitypizzeria.com

    Pan pizza available?

    Good morning, yes we do offer pan pizza, please ask for it. have a good day

    Is this location still owned by the Palese family?

    Yes it is. Nancy is still around too!

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