50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Highland Park

“Aside from the pizza being amazing, big plus for whole wheat crust, I really think they grow their own people there! Every single time I call, no matter the reason, they are SO INCREDIBLY NICE. Every person who picks up the phone; helpful, kind, just NICE every time! How do they hire only nice people? I need the recipe. Thank you Pierros!“

“Great place to get dinner for the family.“

“I love to support family small businesses, so I decided to give Forno Pavese a try. Couldn’t help to order after walking by and smelling the aroma. Great pizza 4 thumbs up from me and my wife!“

“the smoked sweet potato is a gamechanger. Spectacular“

“I had the pasta pizza and it was the best. ~Your friendly neighborhood web developer. (Spider-Man)“

“Needed to top off the fuel, and grab a quick car wash. The staff working inside were helpful and friendly. The interior was clean and bright. Unfortunately the pump was out of paper for a receipt, but that was no problem as I planned to grab a drink on the inside anyway. The car wash did a decent job, I was only needing a bit of a rinse, to get the salt off and it met my expectations.“

“Lou's pizza is always amazing everywhere, but this specific location really stood out. They were on time with my take out order, someone helped me carry the large order to my car, and most of all, the manager went all out to make things right when there was an issue. Great food and great staff.“

“Stopped here for a quick bite during my road trip and was impressed with the quality of their pizza. One of my favorite slices I tried was the Shawarma pizza. It’s very unique, different and packed with flavor . Def recommend giving them a try.“

“Absolutely delicious! I would totally recommend. 🫶🏻“

“This pizza is so good! I wish they were open more often“

“Fresh and delicious attention to detail. Just had a deep dish pizza with red onion and yellow peppers. Perfect balance of flavors.“

“Good thin crust and good ingredients, cooked perfect“

“Have been going to Pavia for about a yr. Started going to Tuesday night trivia & had a blast! The owner & his staff are so nice. The food is awesome, especially the meatballs! Great upper level for a party!“

“Delicious Mexican food and creative cuisine.“

“Great atmosphere and food!“

“Short of Rome the food is great great great@!@
The specials are a real treat the lasagna is delicious!!! LUCY is great the owner is friendly and cares for his guests.

The best for more than 30 years!
Roseann“

“Assalamualaikum everyone I must say they have best pizza in chicago. Every week I visit here with my friend and order dil khol pepperoni pizza.. The staff is very kind and friendly especially the long beard brother on front desk and the cheff. Now they know me and as a regular customer they make special one for me with extra cheese and bunch of extra pepperonis. And we eat in the parking lot while enjoying weather and fighting for that last piece.. thank you brothers for making us a best pizza and lot of memories too..“

“We were visiting Chicago area and tried out the Silo. We had the pan pizza and it was cooked to perfection. Tried their long Island iced tea was impressed one of the best I've had. It was our family of three, our server was just wonderful. No wait, loved the decor. Such a cozy spot we would definitely return if we're ever back in the area“

“We dined in tonight. The staff was friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. Will definitely stop in again next time we are in town.“

“Best Pizza in Evanston. The dough, the unique ingredients. I. Am.Hooked👌“

“I ordered a square pizza consisting of four pieces. It was a deep-dish pizza and the appearance is debatable. But the taste convinced me, because the pizza with extra jalapenos was really delicious! You even could refine the preparation of the crust in terms of flavor, so I decided to have garlic in the dough, which was very good. I made my order through a third-party app that had a promo, which means pay one, get two. All in all, I was very satisfied with the value for money of my order.“

“The quality of the food and the level of excellence in the service make this one of our favorite pizzerias. They also have amazing salads and sandwiches. You must try this restaurant if you haven't. I highly recommend the Nonna's meatballs and Sicilian salad. Every pizza we've tried has been amazing.“

“Love Barnabys...There thin crust pizza snappy crunch of the crust is perfect when dining in like any pizza way better dining there in person than having it get soggy /cooler transport home etc. Plus they serve Green River soda pop at the bar, a real treat in Chicago. Went out the norm for me and ordered half pepperoni and half cheese..I am a pizza snob and i actually think this is one of the best thin crust for the north suburb Chicagoland area 100% recommend!“

“Simply amazing for the last 15 years running!“

“It had been a long time since I last visited Jet’s, and I have to say, it’s really stepped up. I ordered the plain cheese lunch special along with the Jet’s breadsticks, and the quality for the price and portion size was impressive.

The manager recommended that I try their ranch, and I’m glad I did, hands down, this is my favorite ranch I’ve had at any Jet’s location.

Service was excellent. The manager was friendly, knowledgeable, and honest about the menu, giving solid recommendations on what’s worth ordering. The ambiance also stood out, it has that classic, old-school ’90s pizza shop vibe, which I really enjoyed.

If you’re on the fence, give Jet’s a try for the lunch special, and don’t skip the ranch sauce.“

“I love the pizza and the soup. Always very good. Good service.“

“We were in town for a convention and staying at a hotel. We decided to order a pizza our last night there. We chose Joe's at random, and we were not disappointed. Our order was delivered promptly by a very nice, and courteous person. The pizza we ordered was delicious. We loved everything about it -the thin crust, delicious sauce (not too much), and generous amount of cheese. I especially liked that the toppings were under the cheese, and there were herbs!! Kuddos to Joe's for great food and friendly service!!“

“Goirdano’s left our area and I stumbled on to NPC. I ordered and was surprised they deliver to Skokie. I called an hour later and they informed me due to busyness our pizza was accidentally delivered to the wrong location. They quickly credited me the amount and still made a new order for us. The pizza was fantastic. Deep dish and margarita. They totally owned the situation and did their best. Pizza felt cleaner. Less additives or chemicals than Lou’s or Giordano’s. Will definitely return.“

“We tried this pizza place last night and were not disappointed!! Delicious!!! We have always been a Lou Malnati’s fan but wanted to try a smaller business. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!!!“

“We stopped today as a family for pizza before hitting up all the Home Alone sites. The pizza was incredibly delicious! The staff were friendly and the building itself was small and cozy. Fast service too! The neighborhood is delightful as well! Would absolutely stop again when in the area.“

“i love this place. i’ve been going since i was a little kid with my grandparents. very good pizza!!! everyone is so friendly. my grandparents knew the owners :)“

“I have ordered Pizza by Sal for delivery multiple times and am always very happy with the quality of food. Don’t tell Chicago but I love a New York style crust. They do a great job with pizza but also the pasta, meatballs and salad are delicious. I should have reviewed awhile ago because of the food but my most recent order motivated me now. There was a slight error in our order. Human beings make mistakes, every single one of us have. The way the staff handled fixing the error was above and beyond! The kindness I experienced left my heart as full as my belly! 😍“

“We’ve had the pleasure of eating at Pappi’s for many years. The food is always fresh and delicious abd the owners are truly wonderful people. Can’t say enough good things!“

“The wait is lengthy but SO WORTH IT. This is literally the best pizza I've ever had, and I've been to Italy. 😆 the gentleman making our food was so attentive and you can tell he put his heart into the food. We had the pesto pizza and wings and both were 🔥🔥🔥 I will drive an hour to go here again!“

“HUGE slices that disappear quickly. outstanding!!!“

“Great pasta w Meatballs highly encourage the sauce And meatballs some of the best. Also had the pasta with broccoli excellent The pizza is great always ! Very friendly Staff“

“First time at Lou's and Chicago and they made the wait fun and inviting. Great service real friendly workers with great conversation and the pizza is absolutely superb, truly exquisite, a meal fit only for kings. Truly a must go and I intend on coming back in the future.“

“Great place! Great price! Best place to come in a city :)“

“Best pizza in town.“

“This is a pizza place. Choices range from very thin to deep dish. We ordered a thin crust. Pizza was delishish. This is a small place with a few tables, but mostly carryout. They are super nice and very accommodating.
Prices are good. Again, the pizza is really good and the prices are reasonable.
We will return.
A very pleasant surprise!
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“Went in. Was seated right away. Service was speedy and good.“

“Fantastic addition to Northbrook…dine in or carry out, food is consistently delicious!“

“Great pizza! Make sure to check out the salads and the homemade gnocchi“

“I discovered La rosa pizza about six years ago. It continues to be the best pizza in the area. I love the deep dish actually.“

“I can't thank Erica and her staff enough. We had a large outdoor group. They ran to get table clothes to make the tables look nice. Service was awesome and kind. First visit not our last. Much appreciated.“

“sauce is a little sweeter than I prefer but still good and they don't skimp on the toppings. decent place with a great staff“

“brilliant. never had zeppole before but it was a great balance of doughy and crispy. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet, the dousing of powdered sugar not too thick and the texture fairly homogenous, which is a nice moderation after a big meal. salad had a great variety of vegetables and honestly I'd come here just for that. but my favorite part was the pizza. I got mushroom and black olive thin crust pizza. the sauce was lovely, smelled great too. they actually put the mushroom under the cheese, like civilized people, and not on top like the chains do. that way the mushroom juices actually absorb into the sauce and cheese, harmonizing the flavor compounds, instead of evaporating and feeling separated. why order mushroom if you do not love it enough to embrace its essense in abundance? why bother if only to just barely keep grasp on its form as a skeleton? service was great, appropriately timed and nice people.“

“Happy 2026! This is my first video review, and I’m starting strong with Vince’s Pizza in Niles, IL. Hands down, this is the best pizza spot I’ve had in the Chicagoland area. In my opinion, it’s as good as, if not better than, Pantaleone’s in Denver, Colorado. The quality of the pizza is outstanding. It easily surpasses every slice I tried at Pizza Fest Chicago 2025. Vince uses incredibly fresh ingredients, and it shows in every bite. The crust is exceptional, honestly on par with some of the best pizza spots in NYC. Service is top-notch. Vince himself is the owner, chef, cashier, and server, which adds a personal touch you don’t find often. He’s friendly, welcoming, and happy to offer recommendations based on what you like. It’s no surprise he’s been a multiple-year Pizza Wars winner. On top of that, the pricing is unbeatable for the size and quality, easily better value than places like Rosati’s, Viccino’s Pizza Company, and Giordano’s. The ambiance feels like stepping into an old-school neighborhood pizza shop. It’s nostalgic, warm, and refreshing, something that’s becoming harder and harder to find. Final recommendation: Try the pizza by the slice (it’s massive basically a quarter of a pie), the Vince’s Special, or the Meat Lovers. You’ll leave more than satisfied and definitely wanting to come back. Highly recommend supporting this amazing small, local business.“

“Awesome and we enjoy the food“