I haven't been here in years and was disappointed. We had the Taco pizza, that was the first mistake. The meat was greasy and tasteless. I used to love crust but now it's has no flavor and tastes processed, they definitely don't do any fermentation to the crust. I don't know if they have new owners or the original owners are just relying on their reputation to get people in the door because it definitely isn't the pizza. Probably won't ever go back. read more

We arrived around 5 PM on a Saturday and got seated right away. This place started getting packed around 530 PM so we were glad we arrived early. Service was good. The highlight for my grandson was a model train that ran around the restaurant, which highlighted a nice atmosphere. The pan pizza was outstanding, we had Canadian Bacon and black olives. Yummmm! read more

The Silo Restaurant - Train over the restaurant. - Pizza Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

Not as packed as usual at 5 pm on a Sunday. The small pan is a perfect dinner for two.

Favorite local take out pizza, good bar appetizers, decent salads w homemade dressings. Easy place to come with a group and good for kids.

Next in my list of north suburban restaurants to review: The Silo. This place has been here for decades... my parents were still in high school when they opened. I guess that says something, certainly about customer loyalty. And long term loyalty to a business is usually a good sign they're doing something right. They serve pan pizza and other stuff, but I've never had anything except the pizza, which is usually excellent. I'm usually more of a thin crust guy, but the pan here is super yummy. As I tend to note on my other pizza place reviews, they use quality ingredients, the crust is good and the sauce isn't too sweet. Nothing puts me off pizza faster than a sauce that tastes like someone spilled a half bag of sugar in it. I know my pizza, folks! And life is too short to eat stuff that tastes like Prego and Bisquick. Dining in is a fun experience here and they do a good business, especially for a pizza place which most people think of as takeout. My service has always been just fine. Anyone can have a bad day at work, but if they did I never noticed it. Stop in if you're in the area. You won't regret it. read more

I love how this is a pizza place but offers a wide variety menu. Service was really good and the restaurant is fun and enjoyable to eat in! I love the barn deal to it. Would eat her again. Clean. read more

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Decided to grab a quick bite to eat and I am so full I didnt even eat all of the fries. The veggies were not soggy and they were seasoned well. They also have beer and cocktails as well as a dessert menu. The waitress was hospitable. read more

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Great food and super family friendly! Love coming here for pizza. Service has always been great!

Terrible, I am the kind of guy that can swallow any food, guess what in this The Silo Restaurant I am been defeated. Tasteless food , we try four different dishes , soon after We looked each others ....What is this???!!! Expensive and tasteless food. No surprise saw other people asking for take away boxes. They were in the same boat like me.!!!! read more

Felt like a throw back with the old school decor of paneling throughout. A north shore tradition since 1968 the service and food was very good. Our visit was unfortunately for just a quick lunch so we just had a couple of thin crust pies and wings. The wings were not overly spicy but had a good flavor nonetheless. From what I remember it was either buffalo or spicy bbq so not a lot of options. Keep it simple - I like it. We then had a large meat lovers and small buffalo chicken pizza - both thin. The meat lovers was loaded with strip steak, pepperoni, sausage and bacon. It was excellent. Obviously a Chicago area staple that has stood the test of time and definitely deserves to keep that tradition going. read more

The Silo Restaurant - Small buffalo chicken pizza on top. Large meat lovers on bottom. Both thin. - Pizza Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

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So we went to the Silo last night January 6th, 2024. It wasn't really busy and we got seated immediately. After looking the menu over we ordered our drinks. After waiting about 10 minutes, we finally got our drinks, no alcohol except a glass of wine, which was $12 for a wine tumbler size. Ridiculous. So when we got out drinks we put in an appetizer order of mushrooms which were good, but needed salt. After about 15 minutes our waitress came back and took the order. My pops ordered their sausage and peppers, my mother ordered a pork tenderloin sandwich, I ordered a 9" thin crust with sausage and pepperoni, with a side salad with no tomato and no cheese, my little niece got grilled cheese and my sister and her husband got a pan Supreme pizza. So waiting about 25 minutes food came. Now mind you, we've never had a problem with their food. It has been pretty decent to great. So my dad got the sausage and peppers and it was not good. The sausage was ground up and there was way too much pasta and it was too oily. He notified the waitress after she came back and checked in us. She took it away bit didn't remove from the bill. My mother's pork tenderloin sandwich, which was fried, was so tough she couldn't tear it apart. She also let the waitress know about it and that was still left on the bill. I got my salad with had no tomato, but I'm not kidding you, about half a pound of mozzarella cheese on it, which I asked to have without. Pizza was good. Like the crispness the top of the sausage gets. My sister and her husband's pizza was good. And the niece liked her grilled cheese. So we were hoping to have a great dinner last night but unfortunately we received far from it. And for them to not satisfy their customer by removing the food that wasn't enjoyed due to it being made improperly, the two items should have been removed, no questions asked. If you don't let the staff know how bad the food was, how will they know to change it. Unfortunately to say, of we go back, it will be for their pizza, but that doesn't look likely with the parents. They have officially moved on from the Silo. read more

Been coming to the Silo since the 1980's and the pizza is always outstanding! Great service!

I now give The Silo 2 stars since Dave T. decided to come harder than his flaccid culinary creations. I never received an alert that there was a response and I haven't thought about the Silo since I wrote that review 6+ months ago. But this response deserves a reply. I pray I don't let Dave T. down and entertain, as well as, inform and clarify. I'm unclear of Dave T.'s affiliation with "The Silo", but I can understand the condescending character attack masked with an attempt at humor. Although, I personally think Dave T. took the wrong approach with his post, I completely get it. I would implore you though, as a business owner, to understand that your assumptions damage your capacity to relate to others. If someone were to point out all of my flaws concerning something I cared about (just enough not to change), I would get defensive and make assumptions from a profile picture too. I might even suggest clinical help from an unlicensed clinical psychologist. I believe we would all be hard-pressed to find someone who enjoys being put corner with a mirror in their face with the blinding glow of a Yelp review shining down on them like an existential nightmare. I did wish in the cockles of my heart that Dave T.'s reply would have taken "ownership" over my review and followed basic business owner SOP's to actually rectify the situation. Instead, he pointed out that there must be something amiss with me. I don't watch a lot of Dr. Phil, but I'm pretty sure Dave T. is gaslighting me, or at the very least blameshifting. In either case, it might be the single most unattractive trait from a business owner. Oh, and in my defense, YES Dave T., people do get that angry over canned pineapple. It's called standards and expectations Dave. That's the only thing going on here. I'm not an angry, angry man either Dave. Just ask around, I'm a fucking delight! But, in your mind, I must have a screw loose if I point out that canned foods should remain in a fallout shelter, not on a $30 pizza. Sorry for being such a whack job Dave and not appreciating the fine culinary style of "Can to Table". Re: " They drag you here against your will and put up with what must be an hour of whining and snarky comments". That couldn't be further from the truth. I would enjoy the company of my inlaws at a soup kitchen, at least... never mind, the joke's too easy. If my loved ones are happy, I'm happy Dave. Me liking your food and enjoying time spent with loved ones isn't exclusive. I know, a mind-blowing concept. Also, I don't whine, I do exaggerated exhales to emphasize my distaste for dry pinwheel ham roll-ups. You are correct on one point. I do make snarky comments as soon as I get to the car. If you're curious what I say, just refresh yourself with my first review. One more clarification. If you think you can get out of The Silo in an hour with a group of 4 adults and 4 kids, you should spend more time on the floor. That all said, I was expecting a response like this back from you. I was told that this is how you approach confrontation. We all respond differently when the heat is turned up and the sun is on our face. I put on sunglasses and suntan lotion, you obviously blame everyone else for the sun existing. In closing, the next bad review you receive I would approach it as If your business depended on customers. Possibly put your Silo hubris aside and apologize for the experience. Maybe ask questions and offer an invitation to come back to your restaurant and see if you can make it right. Attacking a customer's credibility, integrity, and mental state is always a bad approach. Best Regards, Chris read more

The Silo Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

The silo offers great quality food with good size portions. The atmosphere and staff is very down home and welcoming.

Awesome pizza, had the small thin crust meat lovers and it was more than enough for two people to split. Started with the fried ravioli which was very good as well. Not too heavy on the breading and the meat and spinach filling complimented each other well. We had a group of 8 and normally they only allow 3 checks but our sever took care of us since every 2 people split pizza and an app. Our server was great and was on top of everything. Just when I thought I needed something she was brining it to the table. read more

*Lake Bluff, Illinois Food quality is okay but also for the price, quantity, seating, family friendly atmosphere, and service - 4 stars. Onion rings needed more seasoning and batter on them but $8 for that whole plate? (See attached photo)Does that even exist in Chicago? Lol. My friend's burger was definitely dry. I felt my meat lovers pan pizza was solid - sauce, crust, and toppings. read more

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Had an appt nearby so ordered for carry out. Glad we gave then another try. The pizza was so good! I got the supreme. The crust is perfect, not to fluffy or hard. Perfect ratio of toppings to pizza. read more

The Silo Restaurant - Pan Supreme Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

Let me just say the food here at Silo was so good. Everything we ordered from wings, pizza, hamburgers, salads, fries, fried pickles was so good. We was told to go there because it came highly recommended from my son that's in the Navy. Omg this place won't disappoint. The food was hot and on time. Please tell everyone from waiter staff to the kitchen that everything was good. Everyone was nice and if I come back that way again, I will drive from Chicago to just come there to get my food. Thank you for good service. read more

Food fantastic Service slow Management non existent No oversight of operation Visited two times and same experience. read more

I have actually been here many times since the early 2000s. Yesterday, it was nice to be back for the first time since the pandemic started! Reasonable prices, fun vibe, and chill place to hang out with friends on a weekend or even weekday night! Would recommend, especially for students to destress. Service is usually consistent and reliable. This is a go-to place for all things comfort food, though some dishes are definitely better than others. I like all things veg on pizza, so favorites are the Frisco and the Veggie Souffle. The mac and cheese is a winner too. Last night, we ordered some garlic bread, and it was on the soggier side--would have liked it crispier! read more

Wow! I traveled a long distance to try this pizza for my friends birthday and yall... it ... was... FIRE! The sauce is uniquely sweet, light, and makes you want more and more... The crust is just the same! If you go, please try BOTH thin and deep dish pizza. You'll be able to taste the sauce much more on the thin crush, and you'll taste the light crispy crust on the deep dish a lot more. Either way, you can't go wrong, and this is now one of my top favorite pizzas. read more

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Ordered the pork tenderloin, I was so looking forward to it. It was over fried, just a suggestion, slice the onions thinner, and the breading had no flavor So disappointed. Also ordered pizza, it was good. My son ordered fettuccine which was also not good. read more

The Silo Restaurant - Pork tenderloin sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

The silo has been around for years for a reason. Everything the restaurant serves is amazing. You have to order sidewalk fries. Nothing like them!! read more

We tried the chicken pizza and I liked the creative sauce. There was a toy train inside that was a fun touch. Our server was really nice and brought the food quickly. The crust was also very tasty and and crispy without being too thick. Try this restaurant read more

Service: 100 Food : Fresh, delicious, and cooked, right!!! 100 Ambiance: Very friendly 100 I will return!! read more

My #1 favorite pizza place ever! The pizza has a taste like no other and is always cooked to perfection with fresh ingredients. Servers are friendly, and the whole place has a rustic, casual vibe. Love this place! read more

Ah, good ol Silos. This place has been around even before I was born. I've had my moments where the food wasn't the best but that was a long, long time ago. Recently, I've started to come here more often and dang!! The pizza here is damn delicious!! My family love the thin crust supreme pizza and my boyfriend and I love the bacon Mac and cheese pizza, extra crispy. Honestly, the toppings are always fresh, cheese is gooey and it's just all around melt in your mouth gooey goodness. I haven't tried much of the other food on the menu as the supreme pizza and bacon Mac and cheese pizza are our staples. A lot of the time, this place is busy during dinner time and I can understand why. I look forward to trying more food from this extensive menu and if it's just as good as their pizza is, I can assure you all I will be back. read more

They always seem busy, but never had to wait for a table. Food is great and service has been spot on. It can get loud and noisy inside, but don't let it deter you. Get the chicken wings! read more

"Pizza, trains and audible fart" is the theme of my review for the Silo. But wow, the sausage pizza here, YUM! On our first visit here for dinner on a busy Saturday night, snd we were seated right away. I ordered a Bacardi and Diet coke and our table was given large water glasses along with our drink orders. Our only food orders were a pizza, salad, mozzarella sticks, and a patty melt. When it was nearly a half-hour wait for the pizza, our server shared they accidentally had it sitting in a box with the "to go" orders. It all worked out as we decided to get our remaining food to go. One of the best, Itslian sausage pizzas I've ever tasted in the Chicago area, and I've grown up on sausage pizza. (I will order sausage on my pizza every place I get to try). We were seated near the running train room - pretty cool to watch. This place is legit and reminds me of local family pizza places from my childhood, like Shakey's Pizza in Schaumburg. (Yes, I'm that old. You probably are too if you remember this spot. HA)! Except for the pizza glich (and the man sitting at the table next to us who farted REALLY LOUD. Who does that?) It was a nice experience and our server Camille was sweet and hard working. We will likely order pizza take out from the Silo again. read more

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This is the best pizza. We were in town for my son's Navy graduation. The food was excellent and the service was great.

It was ok. That's it. Supposed to have amazing ribs... well they were a little on the cold side but still tasty. My wife's appetizer sampler was over cooked. So, all in all, a definite "meh". read more

Great place, great food, huge portions. I always have left overs even when I don't order the pizza. Recently got the chicken caesar foldover and it was delicious and big enough for 2 meals. read more

The Silo Restaurant - Chicken Caesar Foldover - Pizza Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

Not sure why the hype or overly good reviews at this place. My family found the food to be average best and overpriced for what it was. We ordered both pizza, sandwiches, chili and some sides. The pizza was greasy and salty, the burger was fine, the chili was inedible and they threw it away, the fries tasted like bad dishwater and the mushrooms were decent. To have spent around $100 on food, it should have been a lot better. You can get sub-par greasy pizza or a mediocre burger from anywhere and not at premium prices. Chicago's best has questionable taste if it's not bought by the restaurant for the endorsement. If this is the best of lake county it's sort of sad. Regrettable purchase and we won't be returning. read more

Food was skibidi sigma! I loved how challant all the workers were. Our server was gas! Never sleep on this underrated ahh restaurant! Epic indeed!! Also, the table size was magnificent. read more

Great restaurant. The food was amazingly delicious. I went there with a group of people and we got the baked raviolis and fried pickles for starters. Loved it. I also got the buffalo chicken wings and I tried the pizza of some of my coworkers and it was delicious. Personal pizzas are a perfect size for one person. Great service. I will be returning to try more of the menu. read more

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Great pizza, great staff,great fresh salads and amazing location ambience is top notch. Best deep dish in great Chicago area. You won't be disappointed! read more

Ordered a pizza 90 min before pick up time. 6:45 pick up - asked 4 people where is my pizza. They replied, should be out in 3 min. 20 min later they tell me it was burned. Then said another pizza will come out soon. It never came. I walked out & will never come back. The worst service & the worst front desk people ever! I will tell all my friends how bad this place is! Clueless!! read more

Not my thing but took grand kids a few times. Good for kids and loud families. I have seen couples here at the bar and singles and I don't know why they are there. read more

Will not split a check more than three ways. So don't come here to celebrate anything with multiple families. Period. It's 2023. Horrible business model. read more

My husband and I moved to the area about a year ago and we always like to have a go-to pizza place in our neighborhood. We heard good things about Silo's pizza and after trying it ourselves we were hooked!! We always order the thin crust with sausage, pepperoni, and fresh garlic, and it never disappoints. Highly recommend. read more

The Silo Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois