50 Best Pizza Restaurants in Chicago

“After trying this place and Giordano's, I think this place is better. Both places are good, but after having Gino's, I didn't feel disgusting haha . The crust is thick but crispy, and the sauce was so good. This place is definitely easy to recommend for good Pizza.

We got the Chicago Fire!“

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

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Enjoyed my first Hot Toddy here!!“

“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!“

“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“

“I got the word about Zazas pizzeria from barstool sports. I checked it out for myself and it was FIRE!!! I’m usually a guy that needs toppings but I went with the cheese slice. Crust was nice a crispy but felt light. I promise I will return!“

“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“

“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“

“Great customer service and atmosphere 👍🏽“

“Incredible Pizza Concept—Austin Needs One ASAP! 🍕🔥

A group of four of us came here on a friend's recommendation, and we were completely blown away. The concept was totally new to us, and we absolutely loved it—you choose your slices, they cut them with scissors, weigh them based on exactly how much you want, and then heat them up to crispy perfection.

We tried a bunch of different varieties, including the Fried Onion, Burrata, Arrabbiata, Pesto Potato, and Hot Honey Chicken. Every single one of them was packed with amazing flavor and completely delicious. The group loved all of them, but the Hot Honey was easily my personal favorite!“

“I ordered this pizza for delivery for the first time today and I chose it by looking at the picture of the pizza on Door Dash. I am so happy I decided to try something new. The cheese pizza on thin crust was perfect. The sauce was robust. There was plenty of cheese. And the caramelization of the cheese was the best part.
It arrived nice and hot and really hit the spot.“

“Lusha Pizza is truly my go-to spot in the city. The food is always authentic, fresh, and full of flavor, family owned store and they’re are some of the kindest people you’ll meet. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they do. Every visit feels welcoming, and the quality never disappoints. If you’re looking for great pizza made by great people, I highly recommend Lusha Pizza!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“We were on a taco crawl but had to stop by this local pizza joint. We got the pepperoni slice, it was the perfect amount of salty and greasy. The thin crust was absolutely perfect. A hidden gem!!!! I'd love to try the longanisa pizza next time, it only comes as a whole pizza.“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Delicious food & great menu. The service is top notch! The Italian beef is a favorite of mine when visiting from Cincinnati. 🙂“

“Excellent Deep Dish Pizza!“

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

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

“Best restaurant in Chicago ! ❤️“

“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.“

“excelente la Deep Dish pizza“

“Had supper at the bar before the ELO concert. Service was great, the food was delicious! I definately would go back!“

“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!!!“

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

“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!“

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“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 ❤️“

“Great spot to watch the World Cup and other sports. Good size TV screens all over the place.

The food was very good too. I highly recc their Linda full crust pizza. Vegetarian and delicious. Same for the Cali salad.

Best of all was the service. The young lady who served us was friendly, professional and super attentive. She got all the small details right and was available anytime we needed anything.

If nice weather, they have a small seating area outside on the sidewalk.“

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

“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.“

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

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