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    Old Chicago Pizza

    4.2 (948 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    1/2 Lisa Iskin Salad for One
    Elizabeth A.

    Listen, this is a classic in Petaluma. Yes, it can take 30 min to get your order cooked, but it's worth it! My husband and I order a medium combination deep dish and we end up taking half of it home - pizza is still as good the next day. Don't bypass the Ranch! It's so good! Also, the salads are yummy too - good portions, sometimes i'll share my small salad. I recommend the Lisa Iskin Salad because it comes with lots of veggies. Staff is always friendly. The large windows make it a lively ambience. Parking can sometimes be tricky, especially if it's the weekend.

    You know the pizza is bomb when it gets murdered like this.
    Peter T.

    Im not from the area, but this is the best pizza I've ever had! Also, Abril is probably the best waitress I've ever had too!

    Medium 4 topping deep dish: sausage, pepperoni, green bell peppers, mushrooms
    Drea U.

    If you're looking for authentic deep-dish pizza, this is the place to go! While it's a bit on the pricier side, it's absolutely worth every bite. We ordered a medium 2-topping pizza and a medium 4-topping pizza, which came out to about $31-$34 each, depending on the toppings. The portions are HUGE--each slice is super filling (basically like eating two regular slices). They're also very generous with the toppings, so if you prefer lighter toppings, be sure to let them know when ordering. The deep-dish pizza is loaded with cheese, so if you're not a fan of extra cheesy pizza, keep that in mind. The service was excellent, the ambiance was cozy, and the food was a solid 10/10. Plus, we had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. If you're craving some quality deep-dish comfort food, I highly recommend checking this place out!

    Small Italian salad. So fresh.
    Judy H.

    Came in on a Friday around 6pm. We wanted to order a pizza to go. This restaurant is up two flights of stairs and is super cute. There is a small bar area and an open dining area with about 14 tables. And looks to be an area for large groups in the back. Ordered a medium deep dish two topping Chicago style with a small Italian salad with house Italian dressing. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait so we waited at the small bar area and had a beer and a "not your father's root beer" (very dangerous choice as it tasted like a craft root beer) when our pizza was ready Karen at the register told us and got our salad ready to go. Wowowowow....the pizza...well crafted. The sauce was rich and full of flavor and the toppings were generous. The cheese was overflowing with deliciousness. The medium is definitely more than needed by two people not looking for leftovers. A small would have been sufficient. The salad (small) was plenty for two. Definitely a place we will revisit for pizza when in the Petaluma area. We could only find street parking but it was great as we found a space just around the corner.

    Lisa salad-BIG salad on a little plate

    Went for lunch today with friends. Almost walked right past it. There is a sign pointing to the upper level but I missed it. Seriously great old architecture, big windows, exposed brick. Lots of character. Service was OK. Place was busy but not packed. The salads were good and were brought out quickly. Pizza's took longer naturally. The other 3 all got pizzas that they really enjoyed. A fun place to have lunch on a weekend.

    Menu January 2024
    Katy Z.

    Located on the top floor above the Christmas shop, there were about 4 other tables when we arrived on a Monday night. We were debating on which size pizza to get and whether we wanted to grab any drinks or sides. The beers they had on tap were just IPAs , which didn't really intrigue me at that time. We ended up ordering 2 sangrias ($8/ per pint size over ice). We are both fans of sangria and surprisingly this one was pretty good. It was the Beso Del Sol Red Sangria topped with an orange slice. It is a tad on the sweeter side, but sangrias are usually sweeter anyways, plus the ice helped tone it down a little bit. I would order this again, and I even went online to see where you could purchase it and it seems like it is very limited just a few places :/ For the food, we ended getting a medium deep dish pizza with mushrooms, bell peppers, onion and sausage ($31.35). We were considering a small earlier but since we got sangrias we figured why not get a bigger pizza. The server did try to get us to consider getting an appetizer or salad since the deep dish was going to take 25 minutes but we were okay with just sipping on our drinks and waiting. When the pizza arrived we were ready to dig in! Before I could take a photo of the full pizza, the server already took the pizza server tool to help place our pizza slice on a plate. On the table there were the standard red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. She asked if we wanted any ranch on the side which I opted for. The side of Ranch was not listed on their menu so when she offered it I did not know they even had it. When the bill came, I did notice they charge $1 for each side of ranch so FYI there. The pizza was overflowing with all the toppings (I can see why they say try to limit to less toppings on their menu). When the server placed the slice on the plate, the cheese was being pulled all over, the sign of a good deep dish pizza. The pizza felt light and heavy at the same time. The toppings with the cheese made it heavy, but the pizza dough was lighter. The crust had the crunch but not so hard that it was difficult to bite down on. I may opt for one less topping next time in hopes of getting more mushroom on it :) Overall, we enjoyed our drinks and food and would definitely come back and dine again. This pizza joint is definitely a chill place to just come by and have a slice of pizza after a long day. Parking wasn't too difficult to find on a Monday, but unsure how it would be on other days.

    Half garlic and cheese, half pepperoni
    Gabe B.

    Fantastic pizza, you only need a slice or two, salad was excellent and the ambiance was as nostalgic as can be. Service was great, very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to our next visit.

    Large, double crust, pepperoni and olives
    Heidi M.

    Love the atmosphere! The brick walls, large windows and old wood bar. The waitress was great, attentive and served every thing fresh! The pizza is delicious! We got the double crust with pepperoni and olives. One slice and we were full but we got a large pizza so we have more for later! Definitely a must if you love pizza!!!

    Large dip dish
    Sarah L.

    Disclaimer: I'm not someone who likes deep dish pizza and my only experience with it is Zachary's and a famous pizza place in Chicago (sorry, I can't remember the name). Summary: I'd bring friends here. I recommend this place. Anyway with that said, I enjoyed my food. We ordered a garlic bread and a large deep dish - half Hawaiian (Canadian ham and pineapples) and the other half with bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, lots of pepperoni. I did not like the Hawaiian side - pineapples were good but what I did not like is the lack of meat (maybe my slice didn't have enough or it was probably just drowning from sauce) and over saturation of sauce. Overall, I did not think the pineapple was a good topping for that pizza. I didn't bother finishing that slice. On the other hand, I enjoyed the other half. For some reason, I did not have that over saturation of sauce issue. It was rather perfect! I could taste all the toppings and there was good amount of meat. Oh and did I mention already, that pizza was oozing mozzarella. Another issue that ruined the experience a little bit is the knife - mine was dull. So I had difficulty cutting my slice. It was difficult enough that my friend mentioned it to me at the end how he saw me struggling. (Note: I did not tell him about the knife, I thought I could work with it without looking helpless.) The garlic bread, I'd order it again. Soft and moist bread. Enough garlic. Warm. I would eat it with pasta. I had to control myself from eating it otherwise I would have been full by the time the pizza came. Our server is great! Sadly, I did not get her name. The only thing I'd recommend for all servers if this is not the practice already - is to inform especially new timers, as we informed her as our case, they charge for sauces like ranch, blue cheese, etc. Had I known that was the case, I would have informed her I don't need one. In fact we did not even finish one container, since I don't use ranch. Such a waste. A teabag is $3.50?! That's insane! Common! They offer beers and wine both white and red. The place is located on the second floor. Stairs are right outside Fantasia boutique. You won't miss the access to the stairs as it's by the walkway. I would describe the place as diner type of place - good for families. Relaxed vibe.

    Nice view
    Samuel C.

    It's 9 pm and this place isn't too quiet or loud, with nice food and pizza! The employees in this small comfortable restaurant are always checking on you and making sure you get what you ordered. I love it here, it's a shame it's 2 hours from my home

    four topping large deep dish
    Liz B.

    I was worried the deep dish would be too overpowered by sauce/cheese but it was the perfect amount. Located in the middle of downtown so be prepared for a wait, but there's tons to do around while you wait. As for portion, one slice of the large deep dish was just right for me and I wasn't overly full.

    Yuli O.

    Old chicago has the best deep dish in the bay area! I've tried a few other locations and will say without hesitation that this is the best. My friend and I came in on a Thursday evening. It was a bit busy, but we were quickly seated. We ordered a side salad (not pictured) and deep dish cheese pizza. We also got a few sides of ranch for our pizza. The salad came out pretty quickly and the vegetables tasted fresh and crispy. There was nothing special about the salad but it was a good appetizer for the cheesy pizza. The pizzas here take longer to bake, so don't come in expecting it to be ready right away. The tables have a holder for the pizza and there is a candle in the center to keep your pizza warm. The waitress serves you your first slice which is very sweet. Everything about the pizzas here is delicious! The crust is super flaky and not too thick. I've never had the crust here be undercooked or over cooked which deep dish is more prone to. The sauce is very flavorful and I find that it's slightly more chunky than at other places which i love. The cheese is stretchy, melty, and abundant. Their ranch tastes like it's made in house and pairs very well with the pizza! I definitely recommend stopping by!

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    Love it was so accommodating, this place had a fantastic food and 100% would recommend this mini deep dish filed me up!

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    0.0 mi
    $$$

    What a find. We spent the day exploring Petaluma and decided to have dinner at Central Market. It…read morewas a complete home run. The service was outstanding from start to finish, but what really impressed me was seeing Chef/Owner Tony Najiola actively overseeing every aspect of the operation. He visited tables, checked on guests, and was clearly involved in every detail of the dining experience. That's something you rarely see anymore, especially from a restaurant owner who has been doing this for more than two decades, and it deserves to be applauded. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The shoestring zucchini was a great starter, the lobster risotto was rich and perfectly prepared, and the Testarossa pizza was absolutely outstanding. Pairing it all with a Pliny the Elder made for a perfect Sonoma County dinner. Central Market isn't just a great restaurant, it's the kind of place that reminds you why locally owned restaurants matter. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Petaluma.

    This review reflects my experience with the restaurant's gift card process and, more specifically,…read morethe lack of communication, follow-through, and accountability from owner Tony Najiola over the course of several months. This review is not a reflection of the restaurant's food, service, or dining experience. In November 2025 I purchased a $150 gift card through Central Market's website via Toast. The gift card was never received. I first reached out in February 2026 to inquire about the missing gift card. Tony responded the following day suggesting that I may have been scammed. After I clarified that the purchase was made directly through Central Market's website, he acknowledged that he had misunderstood, stated that this was a known issue, and told me he would contact Toast to investigate. March 2026: A month passed with no update whatsoever. I called the restaurant and spoke with Tony directly. He told me that I would need to contact Toast myself--a completely different answer from what had previously been discussed. April 2026: I informed Tony via email that Toast's customer service system specifically states that support is intended for restaurant businesses, not customers. I followed up again by email on 4/30 asking if he had received my message and whether there was any update. I have received no response since. What is most disappointing is the lack of clarity and consistency throughout this process. At various points, I was told I may have been scammed, then told it was a known issue that would be investigated, and finally told to resolve it myself through a company that does not provide support to customers in this situation. Not once was there a proactive update, clear explanation, or meaningful attempt to resolve the issue. More than five months after paying $150, I still do not have the gift card (which was intended as a Christmas present for a close friend), a refund, or even the courtesy of a response to my follow-up emails. When a business takes a customer's money, there should be some level of accountability when something goes wrong. At this point, I can only conclude that customer service is not a priority. The complete lack of communication and follow-through has left me feeling that my concerns--and my business--simply do not matter. Based on my experience, I would strongly caution others against purchasing gift cards through their website.

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    Dinning area
    Dinning area
    Beef shortrib with gratin potatoes.
    Beef shortrib with gratin potatoes.
    Wagyu Beef Sirloin Steak with bianchi bolognese in background

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    Wagyu Beef Sirloin Steak with bianchi bolognese in background
    Hank's Petaluma

    Hank's Petaluma

    4.0
    (166 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    My family had a wonderful dinner at Hank's the other night. This place does really well catering to…read morefamilies and my daughter loves the food here. I am also really into their home style Italian meals. First, I love the staff here. They were so helpful and accomodating of our special needs child. The servers are really great and take good care of their tables. Also, I really like the classy, kind of old fashioned look of the place. It's kind of classy, but also totally casual. The food here is the main reason I come. The happy hour is great for a little lower costs on a few of their food items. We love ordering some meatballs, a salad, and one of their pizzas. The pizza we had was their Green Goddess and it was delicious! I also ordered their fresh baked sourdough with butter and it's one of the most comforting foods to me. I also got their Seafood Pasta, which reminds me of my East coast, Italian roots. The Italian sausage in the dish works beautifully with the assortment of perfectly cooked seafood and pasta. Hanks is definitely a place I will return to anytime I get the chance. It's a great place!

    We popped into Hank's in Petaluma for a quick dinner on our…read moreway home from a trip to Pt. Reyes. Also to break up the lengthy car ride, which I don't do well with. We had their mushroom pizza which was quite good, I would order it again in a heartbeat. I also had their spicy margarita, which was tasty, and just the right amount of spice. Service was friendly and unrushed, which I appreciate, even though we were there at the tail end of dinner service. Nice spot, good for a casual dinner, yet nice enough for a date spot. Wasn't difficult to find parking nearby. Would return and recommend.

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    Inside
    Inside
    Shredded chicken pizza and Koburrata pizza's
    Shredded chicken pizza and Koburrata pizza's
    Happy Hour red pour. Merlot. Delicious and in a beautiful glass.

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    Happy Hour red pour. Merlot. Delicious and in a beautiful glass.

    Old Chicago Pizza - pizza - Updated August 2026

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