Tapia&#x27;s Pizzeria

Pequod's is a staple for Chicago pizza, and a great spot to grab dinner with a group. It gets…read moreextremely busy, so securing a table takes a bit of planning. We ordered the pepperoni deep dish and the pepperoni tavern style. The deep dish arrives in a cast iron pan, featuring caramelized crust that edges on burnt for a perfect, crispy crunch. The base is thick and doughy, layered with some mozzarella, a tasty sauce, and slightly charred pepperoni. The tavern style provides a nice contrast. Served cut into squares, it has a solid thin crust that holds up nicely under some melted cheese and loads of flat pepperoni. This remains my absolute favorite deep dish in Chicago, and I go anytime I'm in town visiting. Pro tip: Make a reservation well in advance because walk-in wait times get incredibly long.

Please be warned that on a warm and humid day in Chicago Pequod had no AC for being seated inside!…read moreI was sweating while having this pizza lol. I had high expectations for this place but it was honestly underwhelming. The pizza had too much cheese, extra costs for adding toppings, and the crust was nothing memorable. Appetizers were good. My group shared jalapeño poppers and the chicken bites, good sized portion chicken and both came with sauce without asking so that was nice. Overall, I really wanted to like this place but it wasn't there as a tourist who's had pizza from different parts in the US. It was a nice try as a first and last time.

9.4 mi•River North, Near North Side

Small deep dish with pepperoni

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Veggie pizza

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

4.0(7.9k reviews)

Spent 5 days with my son in Chicago and this was our first stop. We're staying at the River north…read morearea and I made a reservation for Monday 7pm. However we arrived earlier than scheduled and we ended up getting settled at our hotel so we walked and went in early. We arrived at 4pm and they let us in - was perfect because it wasn't busy. It's my son's first visit to Chi-town so I think this is a good first meal. We got the Chicago meatballs so we can eat something as the deep dish pizza takes 30 mins. The meatballs are flavorful and filled us up until we get our pizza. We picked the Malnati's Chicago classic - medium. The butter crust is really good and the cheese to meet ratio is balanced. While it is deep dish - it didn't feel like it's super thick, I think the butter crust was the difference. It was quiet when we arrived and we were seated in the dining area by the back in the ground level. There was only 1 group and another couple when we arrived so it wasn't loud. I'm sure when it's peak hours it'll be more festive and busy. Great first meal - order some starters if you're hungry. Medium was quite big for 2 people but good if you want to have some slices to-go.

This place is really busy and in the heart of Chicago. Expect to wait if you didn't make…read morereservations. And it's very loud. Does it live up to the hype. No. Decidedly no. Maybe I am not a big fan of Chicago style pizza. I do know whatever pizza I had wasn't very good. The dough was not done through the middle. So bites of it was filled with raw dough. We had olives, and those taste very tinny - Like a strong metallic taste. Our other friend got an Italian beef sandwich that also wasn't very good. Kind of a tourist trap, is you ask me.

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Caesar Salad

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Second floor dining room

Chicago Pizza And Oven Grinder Company

4.2(3.3k reviews)

7.3 mi•Lincoln Park

Even though I live in Chicago, this was a first time for me. Went on a Tuesday so the wait time was…read morenot bad , just about 10 min. Our waiter was amazing, explained the menu and made suggestions. The antipasto platter -small- was delicious and the porții is pretty big. Enough food for 3 people. The pizza pot pie was truly delicious . The place is small and feels very cozy. Would definitely return here . Parking is a bit tricky but you can always find a spot by the zoo.

Cool spot tucked downstairs with a moody, private vibe that made for a cute date night. The food is…read moresuper simple, but the pot pie pizza is such a fun and unique twist. It's still pretty basic with simple meat sauce and cheese, but I actually appreciated the simplicity--it was different without trying too hard. The highlight was definitely the BREAD for a starter! Super thin, perfectly seasoned, and so delicious. It also held up really well as leftovers later that evening. A fun little spot for a casual date night!

Chicago Pizza And Oven Grinder Company - Bar

Bar

Meatball Grinder

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N.A. Margarita

Giordano's

3.8(4.4k reviews)

9.9 mi•The Loop

When we were seated our order was taken right away and than we had to wait and hour for our pizza…read moreto come. But the pizza stands were full of cheese. But the pizza itself was pretty good.

Giordano's is an absolute must when visiting Chicago! I've heard amazing things about the deep dish…read morepizza here so we had to come try it and it did not disappoint! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. She had such an amazing personality and made the experience even better. She was very playful towards our son and made great recommendations. The pizza was delicious and so filling! I'm so happy we got to try it and will definitely come again whenever we visit Chicago again.

9.0 mi•West Loop, Near West Side, West Town

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PIZZ'AMICI

4.1(128 reviews)

If you love cracker thin tavern style pizza, you should absolutely try pizzamici…read more The pizza tastes fresh, the crust is perfect, the pepperoni is halal and phenomenal. I could eat a whole pie by myself I think.. its that addictive. The cheese pie is really good too and the entire pie tastes fresh with great ingredients. Service was super fast and the ambiance is small, but cozy inside. Truly recommend to try tavern style in Chi!

This place feels casual and loud upbeat music blasting. It's super loud though, like you're…read morebasically shouting across the table. Service was fine, not super present but they did check in at the right times. The pizza is the star here. Easily one of the best crust textures I've had. Super thin, super crispy, and holds up without getting soggy. 9.7/10. The pepperoni + hot honey combo was perfect. The flavor was amazing and everything just worked together perfectly. 9.8/10. The Italian beef + giardiniera half was good too, more savory and heavier, but the meat had more of a pulled texture than actual than expected. 7.5/10. The seafood skillet didn't really land for me. It had too much wine flavor and the breadcrumbs got soggy fast. 4/10. Overall, come here for the pizza only. That's what makes this spot worth fighting for reservations.

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Caesar salad

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Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern

4.3(989 reviews)

4.7 mi•Uptown

I'm surprised it took me this long to try out Michael's. I ordered a Taven style pepperoni and…read moreanother with sausage. The pizza was ready before the promised pick up time and the staff here was great. The pizza was amazing. The crust was perfect and it had just the right amount of sauce and cheese. The sausage that they use tasted great as well you also get a decent amount of ingredients on both pizzas. I can definitely see myself returning.

My FAVORITE pizza spot in the city. Tons of TVs so they're guaranteed to have on your game. I've…read morenever had to wait long either in person or for carry out. Their apps are honestly slept on!! Their buffalo wings deserve their own spotlight - huge, perfect spice, and it's making my mouth water just thinking about it! This time around we ordered the fried zucchini and while these were just as freaking good, don't let the vegetable in the name deter you away! Their classic thin crust pizza has that nice cracker crust and always leaves me wanting more. I've never had a bad time when I visited Michael's and I usually bring all my family or friends visiting from out of town to try the REAL pizza of Chicago!

Lots of tvs and games

Deep dish sausage pizza

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Buffalo Wings

Robert's Pizza and Dough

4.4(1.2k reviews)

9.7 mi•Near North Side

I'll preface this review that it's 5 stars if you sit outside and take in the fresh air and sites…read more 4 stars for being seated inside. I'm not sure I would have liked to be inside. It was dark and way too cold for a summer afternoon. This place piqued our interest as we saw it was rated top in the world and supposedly better than deep dish. High expectations no doubt. We had the fig jam prosciutto pizza which was very good. A friend had the arugula and prosciutto which was okay. We even had some left over for the next day reaffirming how much we liked it. I've had some really amazing pizzas around the world and US of the likes of Argentina, Italy, Austria, Moab, Long Beach and New Jersey. I'm not sure this would fit in my personal list of favorites but I'm not an expert or voter either. But I am an average consumer/patron. :)

The restaurant is right next to the Ogden Slip, so the waterfront location created a really nice…read moreatmosphere. We came with a party of six and had a reservation for six, but our table felt more appropriate for four people. The restaurant itself is spacious, so it was disappointing that we felt so cramped. We started with the calamari, which I really enjoyed. The batter was light and crispy without feeling greasy. We also shared the seafood pizza, duck prosciutto pizza, cup and char pepperoni pizza, and the gnocchi. All three pizzas were delicious, with very thin and crispy crusts. The seafood pizza came with a soup or broth that you could pour over it, which was nice and it also came with so much seafood. The cheese was slightly firm, but the pizza was still flavorful and enjoyable. The duck prosciutto had a noticeable duck aroma, melty cheese, and a rich, savory flavor. The cup and char pepperoni pizza was satisfying as well, especially the pepperoni with its crisp, curled edges. The gnocchi was another standout. It was satisfyingly chewy with a great texture and bold flavor. We finished with the tiramisu, which was light, balanced, and not overly sweet. Overall, the food was delicious and the waterfront setting made for a lovely dinner. I just wish we had been seated at a more comfortable table for our party size.

9.3 mi•River North, Near North Side

It's all about the crust!

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Seafood Pizza!

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

4.5(273 reviews)

Stunning. Delicious. Magnificent. Zarella 100% lives up to the hype!…read more We got: * spicy vodka pizza * margherita pizza * carbonara pizza * mozzarella sticks Everything was incredible. The pizza is cracker thin, hot, and bursting with flavor. The mozzarella sticks were the best I've ever had - they were thick and cheesy. Our service was amazing too, we were always checked up on and everything came out quick and fresh. The ambiance is stellar, we were seated downstairs in almost a speakeasy type of room. It was dim lit and I loved it! Will 100% be coming here again. I loved it!

Out of the 5 pizza spots I tried this time around in Chicago, Zarella's ended up being my absolute…read morefavorite. We grabbed a reservation for an early Sunday lunch the day before, but the restaurant was pretty empty. Tavern Style Pepperoni (4.75/5): Crust is super crunchy and the tomato sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Pepperoni was uber savory and salty with a good crisp on em. Texturally, everything about this was perfect and you can just tell all the ingredients used were high quality. Mozzarella Sticks (4.5/5): Picture perfect mozzarella sticks. Insane crunch with a good amount of salt on the outside and melty, stretchy cheese when it hits your table. As with the pizza, the tomato in the marinara sauce really shines through.

The super thin, perfectly cooked crust

Mozzarella sticks

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Chicken Piccata

Zazas Pizzeria

4.5(427 reviews)

6.0 mi•Lakeview

FYI they stop selling pizza by the slices after 4pm…read more I only got to try their windy sunrise pie and it was SO good. I loved the flavor combo and the thin crispy texture was great. Really wished I had time to try their other flavors as well. This place has been living rent free in my mind

This has been hyped up online as one of the best pizza spots in chicago. We tried a slice of Gold…read moreMedal Pizza (fresh mozzarella & olive oil). It was way too oily and lacked flavor. The service is quick and the restaurant is small but clean.

7.4 mi•Noble Square, West Town

Grandmas pizza

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Grandma slice. It's not burnt...it's perfection!

Sharpie’s Pizza and Cocktails

4.2(40 reviews)

Excellent service. Bar seating…read moreTable seating. 3 TV where they show sports. They showrd world cup games. Monday - $1 chicken wings. The wings are double fried but the meat stays moist. Big bang buffalo- standard buffalo. Can't go wrong. Hot honey- pretty good, honey flavor, some sweetness Garlic galaxy glaze- this is really good if you like garlic flavor. I would get this again. Bayou in the sky- super super good. I would get this again. Hint of spice, hint of sweet. Carolina bbq- tasted like straight deli mustard. I would pass. The pizza, even though they advertise Detroit Style pizza, their take is more like Focaccia style pizza. They provide nice crunch, not enough sauce. Pretty airy dough. Drooling mushroom- they offer lots of mushrooms on top but the rest of the pizza was not too great. Next time, I would get Ham Radio- pepperoni, bacon, sausage, got and sweet pepper.

Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. To start…read moreoff our server, Eli was so nice so knowledgeable helping us run through the menu He took incredible care of us throughout the night! That's at the tone for what became unforgettable night. Had the space debri salad which is basically a Greek salad with potatoes and I think in Italian vinaigrette Soooooooooooo for it!!! So delicious After getting it, my buddy had to get one too haha One of us had the moonwalk cheese, we go out for a lot of pizza together, and he said it was he thought his favorite of anywhere. Another one of our crew got the pepperoni pile up loved. And I got the sweet and salty space candy pizza With bacon, pineapple, pickled red onion, goat cheese, sambal. Genius, the goat cheese, instead of ricotta was the move for this pizza! All the flavors worked in perfect harmony.Nothing short of amazing. Cozy spot, super cool atmosphere, couple of old school arcade games like ninja Turtles let's goooo We had so much fun. The drinks were absolutely excellent as well. Oh my God cannot forget this drink program. Galactic gift basket and Jedi mind trick sooo fire. Speaking of perfect harmony, everything at sharpies coexist in a lovely harmony from the all the staff, to the vibe/ambiance and absolutely killer pizza and food. WILL BE BACK! Check em out! If ya know ya know

Takeout Pizza Box

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Kale caesar salad

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8 years ago

Menu variado, buena pizza y precios bien accesibles . La pagina para hacer ordenes online es bien organizada ,te da la opción de agregar instrucciones especificas de como quieres tu comida,ej si quieres quitar o agregar un ingrediente o quieres la pizza bien tostada o lo que desees, dan descuentos por tu orden online. El delivery siempre llega en o antes del tiempo estimado. read more

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3 months ago

Great neighborhood pizza restaurant. Staff is friendly. One of my top thin crust pizzas. Had several pizzas, devoured all. Chicken wings are breaded and delicious. read more

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