50 Best Pizza Restaurants in Chicago

“We had such a great time at Gino’s East! The atmosphere was so fun and cozy, making it the perfect spot for dinner. The mozzarella sticks are an absolute MUST — seriously some of the best we’ve had. And of course, the pizza was delicious from the first bite to the last. Definitely a Chicago spot we’ll be coming back to!“

“Wonderful restaurant. Food was excellent very close to what I had in Rome. Staff very friendly and made our dining very enjoyable! Go here!!“

“This pizza is so delicious. Cheesy bread soooo delicious. And so different from other pizzas. Crispy on the outside soft inside and cool combination toppings for the win. Delivered by Dwell Social and heated in our oven. Fans for life 🍕“

“Yawl have the best sauce in Chicago! it never fails my family! Happy Holidays from My Family to Yours!“

“always great pizza, really friendly staff, and good prices for the amount of food! I would go for the specialty slices. my favs are the mac and the chicken and waffles!! place itself is pretty no frills but staff was friendly enough to change TVs to games we were interested in!!“

“Visited their new Lakeview location this past Thursday, and timed it right so my Pizza was ready right after the Cubs game ended. It was only a 15 minute walk to the restaurant. First time ever eating Milly's and I will definitely be back! Customized my own pizza with Pepperoni, Sausage and Ricotta cheese. Opening the box for the first time, this pie looked perfect. Generous amount of toppings, beautiful caramelized crust. First bite was nice and crispy and the entire pizza was full of flavor. I sat in one of their booths and ate half the pizza there! The staff was super friendly also, both guys were talking to me about the history of the company, and you could tell how passionate they were about making these pizzas. I will definitely be back again!“

“Ordered the margherita and pepperoni and both were so good! Solid hang, amazing sauce, and great crust. 10/10 on taste/presentation. Ordered pickup, was right on time and extremely fresh. Highly recommend!“

“Celebrated my wife’s birthday here with three other families, as we were in Chicago between baseball tournaments. Not only was Coda di Volpe able to accommodate a same day reservation for a large party, but they went above and beyond, from personalizing menus with a birthday wish, to adding a special touch on dessert. With four teenage boys in tow, the menu provided ample carbs and comfort for them while we enjoyed a broad sample of the offerings - all were very happy with their meals! Cocktails and wine selection was also on the mark. Kudos to Jeremy and his staff. We came all dressed in white and he told us he knew he wanted to do something special for our party… they knocked it out of the park! Looking forward to coming back to Chicago and making a beeline for this restaurant… a no-brainer.“

“First off the food is incredible, the pizza is next level. The drinks are also insane too. They have great cocktails that are offered but the beer selection was my favorite. However, my favorite part of the whole night was the service, Yasmeen at the bar was so attentive. The bar was kind of empty and there was no one there and it was just me and my boyfriend, but I still felt like they were waiting on us and we weren’t ignored like they were trying to push us out of the bar. We went to the Photo Booth and had some cute pictures taken and got one of the strips, we were told they’d be another, but it never came. Almost 30 minutes later, Danny from the bar came up to me and said I think this is yours and handed to me the second strip. I just thought this act of kindness was so sweet. He didn’t have to do that but he still did. I really like this bar. It’s very cozy vibes incredible food, and immaculate atmosphere will definitely come back again and I can’t wait to come back again.“

“I tried the pizzas last night. We had 4 different kinds and they were honestly soooo delicious! Can’t wait for you to open! This is GREAT pizza!!!“

“Awesome atmosphere and killer service from the crew at the bar! Top notch amazing pizza and overall experience! ���“

“Their Chicago deep dish was fabalicious !! Oh and their margaritas are awesome!“

“A buttery, crunchy crust loaded with chunky tomato sauce and layers of gooey cheese and sausage. It’s a fork-and-knife kind of meal—and worth every bite. Heavy but incredibly flavorful.“

“Was excited to finally try this neighborhood gem. An excellent choice for my birthday dinner. The arancini were phenomenal! Can’t wait to come back.“

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“In 2017, I picked up my older brother at Midway to come home to the funeral of our youngest brother that committed suicide at 23 yers old. We swung over to Vito and Nick's to get a pizza and talk. It was our first time there. We ended up telling the waitress the situation because we had both been crying. Next thing we know, the kitchen had par-baked like 8 large pizzas of all types, and gave us a hand-written note giving us condolences and instructions on how to finish baking the pizzas. They said they wanted to make sure my family was well-fed in our time of tragedy ❤ And the pizza is INCREDIBLE ❤ SPECIAL, SPECIAL PLACE“

“FIVE ⭐️ REVIEW — Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. After six years of trying, failing, hoping, and trying again… we finally completed our epic quest for the legendary pizza pot pie. Attempt #1 - 2019 — The Great Post-Marathon Pot Pie Shutdown. We arrived full of optimism… only to find the place overflowing with marathon runners. The line snaked down the street, they started turning people away, and our journey ended before it even began. Attempt #2 - December 2023 — The Mysterious Reservation Era. That winter, they may have been experimenting with reservations… and every spot was booked nearly a month out. We were driving through Chicago with brave hearts and empty stomachs, but once again: ❌ Quest denied. ❌ Pot pie unreachable. ❌ Spirits temporarily crushed. Attempt #3 This Weekend — The Victory Chapter. We arrived at 3pm thinking we’d outsmart the crowds. 😂 Adorable. Still a 2-hour wait. But we had no plans, so we grabbed bar seats, a Hugo Spritz (me) and a Dirty Martini (Dustin), and settled in for whatever fate had planned. Then destiny intervened: A woman who has been coming here for 20 years every Christmas season (and her husband for 40!) gave us sacred insider scrolls of wisdom: ✨ Don’t skip the salad. ✨ Order the Mediterranean flatbread. ✨ And—even though she isn’t vegetarian—the non-meat sauce pot pie is her favorite. We followed her guidance like travelers receiving a map from a seasoned guide. And she was right about everything. The house salad (no meat for me) with that creamy garlic + honey-lemon-poppyseed dressing combo? One of the best salads I’ve had in my life. The Mediterranean flatbread? Absolutely incredible. The pot pies? Divine. We ordered half-pound versions and still had leftovers. The staff boxed things up mid-meal like culinary ninjas to make room for each new dish. The hostess—facing never-ending crowds and multi-hour waits—was still genuine, warm, and unfazed. A wildly different experience from a reservation-taking restaurant we visited the night before (Italian Village) The vibe? Cozy, humble, like a Northwoods cabin tucked into the city, with a Cheers-style bar full of characters you secretly hope to run into again. My vegetarian pot pie? Perfection. Dustin (full-time meat eater) preferred the vegetarian sauce over the meat one, and already has his eyes on trying a grinder next time—along with that salad, no question. After years of attempts, long lines, and a journey worthy of its own folklore… 💛 We finally did it. And yes—absolutely worth every minute. #ChicagoPizzaAndOvenGrinder #PizzaPotPie #ChicagoEats #FoodAdventure #WorthTheWait #HiddenGemsChicago #ChicagoFoodie #FiveStars #EpicEats #DateNightWin“

“Phenomenal service from Linsey. I drink water like a fish and she must've replaced our water pitcher three or four times, always as soon as I emptied it. We got the Meatball Trio and I don't know if I was just starved or what, but those meatballs were some of the most tender meatballs I've ever had.“

“They seem to have three regular vegan options with no cheese: Arrabbiata, Mushroom, and Eggplant. They cut the pizza with scissors (yes, they use special ones only for the vegan pizzas) and weigh the piece. You pay by weight and they finish baking the par baked slices while you wait. It was very tasty and fast. There are plenty of bar style seats but no tables for groups. They seem to have a heavy hand with the red pepper flakes, which I love but you might not, and it’s already on the slices so you can’t remove it — consider yourself warned! If you want a crisp crust, flavorful slice this is pretty good. Updated from previous review on 2026-03-31“

“I ordered the gluten free deep dish stuffed pizza and let me tell you, BEST GLUTEN FREE PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD. CRIED TEARS OF JOY BECAUSE IT WAS THAT GOOD. 10/10, CANNOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH.“

“The food was excellent. We were a party of 6 and everyone had something different. Portion sizes were large. Food was piping hot when served. Wait staff was friendly. The owner came over to check on our group at least twice during our dining experience. Loved the atmosphere. I will come here every time I’m visiting Chicago!“

“Great customer service and atmosphere 👍🏽“

“I just did a catering order for 250 people at a company event yesterday. The food was delivered on time and everyone loved it. This is a great place to consider for catering.“

“Grew up on them. Still love them to this day. I just wish they would expand!“

“Simply stated, this is arguably one of the best NY-style pizza slices in all of Chicago (Chomp is slightly my favorite imo).

The crust had that char and initial crunch, followed by soft chew. The crust held firm during the fold. The ingredients were fresh and super flavorful. Sausage was fennel-forward and pepperoni was salty and savory. Cheese had that nice stretch and well-seasoned sauce!!

I like my slices simple!!“

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“Excellent Pizza!!!! It passed my boyfriend’s “it is good pizza if it tastes the same the next day and cold”!!“

“Delicious food and great customer service . Staff super friendly.“

“We always look forward to takeout (during COVID) and look forward to seeing you in person. Pizza is always fantastic!!! Always!“

“Hands down the best deep dish pizza to ever exist“

“Excellent Deep Dish Pizza!“

“Literally the best deep dish in Chicago and I’ve had them all. The ambiance is amazing - I absolutely love this place!“

“After a game at Wrigley, we decided to take a short walk for dinner and landed at Giordano’s, where they lived up to their longstanding reputation. Our server, Taylor, was the best ever.“

“Amazing dine-in pizza spot. Unique pizzas by the slice means everyone can try something different. Their pulled pork pizza is the best slice I've ever eaten, bar none. Cheese curds are delicious too!“

“Such incredible pizza! Zazas brings New York City straight to the Windy City. This shop serves pizza by the slice and whole pies. Hot honey pepperoni is always a reliable combo. The crispy cup and char pepperoni works wonderfully with the creamy risotto and kick of heat from the sweet hot honey. The sauce is bright and tangy. The dough was cooked perfectly—so crispy and great structure. The crust was very crunchy and satisfying as well. It had really amazing flavor due to the rosemary garlic oil, too. I recommend trying a white slice, especially the truffle mushroom. The mushrooms are really fresh and sharp along with a melty, cheesy base. I also tried a slice of their Grandma pie, which was amazing! You could really taste the vibrancy of the red sauce on this slice. The basil was super fresh and peppery. The bread wasn’t heavy at all and tasted sort of like a focaccia. If you’re craving a slice of New York, Zazas will do the trick!“

“excelente la Deep Dish pizza“

“Enjoyed my first Hot Toddy here!!“

“First time here, amazing service and food was delicious. Owner or manager came to every table to check in and thank us for coming in and support this business. I will definitely be back. So good!!!“

“I always loved beggers but last night pizza was nothing to like. it was thin and anemic. not the beggars I'm used to. It was like anybody else's pizza. the reason we love beggars is because they lay it on thick. This wasn't even close to being thick. Has something changed cause? If it has, I'll go get pizza from anywhere else.Cause that's what this tasted like. This was dyer“

“The smash burger was hardy, juicy, and perfect size! The fries were my favorite side, and the hummus was really good! What I will say is I didn't like being told that me and my cousin had eat and get out before 12 because I guess it's brunch and it gets busy. I think they said this because we weren't drinking alcohol and they want to serve the crowd that's going to be coming in for bottomless mimosas. Felt like they cared more for the drinkers instead of the customers who are there to enjoy a meal and spend time with their guests who want to have a chill time. This is why I gave them a 4/5.“

“Best deep dish pizza hands down & the atmosphere has a great vibe along with awesome service.“

“We live towards the Rockford, Il area but never ever miss an opportunity to visit. I get the Italian beef pizza and my friend gets the polish sausage and sour kraut pizza. TO DIE FOR!!! Love love love ❤️“

“Best GF Pizza I have ever had and I have been GF for 15 years! Highly recommend!“

“I was finally able to come here. I actually found this place through social media then I double checked the reviews on Google and Yelp, to ensure that it was good. It’s located in Pilsen. They do have free street parking but you have to look and double check the signs. It’s harder to find spots at night on a Saturday, when we went. You can also pay $3 an hour and park at the Ray Castro plaza.

When you walk inside, they have about 5-6 tables on the left give or take, then the bleachers on the right. You order then they bring it out to you. We ordered a 16” half margherita half longanisa & giardiniera tavern style pizza. It took about 45 mins. This pizza is good for 3-4 people. We ordered fries in the mean time to munch on. These are tasty since they are crunchy and not soggy. We also ordered an agua fresca ( made in house) and amor eterno drink. Both drinks were great. The service was half good half bad. The taller guy provided exceptional customer service. There was a shorter, skinnier guy that provided some very weak service. He looked like he didn’t want to be there. I had to ask him 3-4 times for a container to go. It takes 30 secs or less to do it. Minus half a star.

The pizza itself was delicious. The longanisa is a Filipino sausage that is on the sweeter side. The longanisa’s sweeter side helps balance out the giardinera’s spicier side. This was not overly salted. I don’t really trust reviews that can’t even provide a picture. No picture = did not happen. The margherita was delicious and savory. We also got ube and horchata ice cream, it comes in a good size cup for $7. The flavors taste great together almost like a Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal with ube. Overall it’s a 4.5.“

“went to pizzeria portofino tonight for the first time. didn't know we needed reservations but luckily we were able to get in pretty quick. tried the octopus, calamari and then 5 different pizzas. the Fresca, due funghi, fall squash and pancetta, the classic cheese and the special Brussel sprout pizza. awesome quick service, everything was delicious and had amazing flavor. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been. excited to come back again and try other pizzas and probably a pasta or two.“

“MAN LISTEN!!!! We drove from the far south side (state line to be exact) to taste a slice. We showed up and you showed out!!! You lived up to our expectations and gave us a story to tell as well. Thanks to the team at the Roscoe Village location. #EatingMyLastSliceNow You are now my recommendation for best pizza in Chicago to my guests at my job. #TeamHospitality“

“The Stop a Long did not disappoint. Amazing burgers and fun atmosphere. out server Jack was great. thank you for a great experience“

“The Stop a Long did not disappoint. Amazing burgers and fun atmosphere. out server Jack was great. thank you for a great experience“

“Julio, Jesus and Jose are awesome!! The g Food and atmosphere perfect!“

“This crust blew my mind. 10/10“