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.“

“Delicious sourdough bread, eggplant parm, veal marsala, and tiramisu! They were out of mint for a Hugo spritz, but thoughtfully suggested their special spritz instead. Though the dining room got quite noisy as it filled up, the staff was extremely helpful throughout the evening.“

“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.“

“Great service great pizza. The only thing that’s not nice is when your employee sit out in front of the building vaping and you have to smell it when you walk into the building absolutely disgusting!!! I’m sure there’s a back door to the facility instead of having Employee out front by the door vaping is disgusting!!“

“I've driven by the place for a year and kept thinking I should drop in. Finally stopped for a slice last month, and went back to try their smash burger just recently.

Love the place. They have excellent food and a kicky little interior, but I loved chatting with the owner as he made my food. One of the owners, at least. Anyway, curious to try their other offerings, and happy to meet a local small business owner and find them to be just good people. To me, that has more impact than the menu. But the menu is worth the trip, all the same!

I know the owner reads these reviews, so I say thank you for your excellent efforts. It's not a small thing to feed strangers food made with care and love, and it matters to some of us when we see it. Nothing but the best to you, my friend.“

“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.“

“We had a great time at Old City Pizzeria & Sports Bar! Everything we ordered was fresh and really delicious. The pizza was excellent, the appetizers were great, and the portions were very generous. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed our evening here. Thank you guys for the great food and hospitality! We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend! 🍕👏“

“Delicious Mexican food and creative cuisine.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere and food!“

“Good thin crust and good ingredients, cooked perfect“

“If you are looking for an incredible dining experience that perfectly balances amazing flavor with high-quality ingredients, HALAL PIZZA POINT is an absolute must-visit. They manage to deliver an outstanding variety of options that keep you coming back for more.
​The crust strikes the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside, serving as the ideal foundation for their fresh toppings and flavorful sauce. Beyond the classic favorites, their specialty pies feature beautifully seasoned meats that set them apart from standard pizza spots.
​The service is consistently warm, welcoming, and prompt, making you feel right at home whether you are picking up a quick takeout order or dining in with family. For anyone seeking delicious, premium halal options, this spot truly hits the mark!“

“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.“

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

“Excellent food and friendly staff with great prices!“

“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!!“

“Not only was this location able to time a delivery to accommodate a train’s brief stop at the Metra station, the pizza seemed to have come right out of the oven. Fantastic food and service to match!“

“Excellent Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. The crust was perfectly baked, the sauce had great flavor, and the pizza was loaded with cheese and toppings exactly as a good deep dish should be. Everything tasted fresh, and it was exactly what we were hoping for when looking for authentic Chicago pizza. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.“

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

“The atmosphere was great, and the staff is great. Although the pizza was tasty it was over cooked/done. This was our first time at this Barnaby's location, but we'll give it another try in a couple of weeks. Next Barnaby's in Arlington Heights.“

“Jetz Pizza never disappoints! The pizza was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Everything was made just right, and the service was friendly and fast. You can tell they care about making good food. Definitely worth trying if you haven’t been here yet! 🍕🔥“

“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!!!“

“Everything about this place is awesome. The service, the speed, and most importantly, the food. Everytime I've ordered from here, the pizza is hot and tastes amazing. While there's no indoor seating, the service is faster here than in other places in the area if you order pick up or delivery.

Plus, I love how for every pizza you get, you get a card. You collect 10 of those cards, and you get a pizza (ANY size or toppings) for half off! Northshore is seriously one of the best pizza places I've done business with. I highly recommend them if you're in the area!“

“What a fun place for families (or anyone!) looking for a casual place for dinner. Although known for pizza, the super green salad and spicy sausage rigatoni were outstanding. Nice kids working there who seemed to have fun working. Great spot!“

“Amazing and now I love the tacos 🥰“

“Great, authentic Italian cuisine. Never disappoints.“

“This place is such an awesome vibe, Marc was serenading me with some singing and it was amazing.. the Panino was amazing I got a BBQ chicken one and for my first time walking into a new place this place was so welcoming and amazing.. keep up the great work guys.. definitely a spot to check out..“

“This is an amazing place. Unfortunately it is temporarily (as far as I know) closed. The amazing owner passed away. I cannot add temporarily closed to the hours, so I added its closed for the week until the family, friends and patrons can pay their respects. I will continue to do so until we know if his pizza legacy will continue.“

“My wife has been ordering her solo pizza from here for years. I never quite understood it. Then I found out that they had vegan cheese. I am now a devout Sarpinos addict. Their crust is tasty, crispy and somehow soft all at once. Their toppings are fresh and tasty. Delivery is super fast AND hot. There simply is NO better pizza in the Chicago area.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“When I tell you I love pizza but when we tasted the food. We had fried mushrooms, sweet chili wings, and a pizza talking about delicious omg hands down the best, when we visit again, we will be back. From st.louis/ cahokia keep up the good work, service was great as well“

“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 :)“

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

“Always excellent, always delivered no problems whether its the yummy chicken or a stuffed pizza. Keep up the good work!“

“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“

“Excellent food and relaxed atmosphere…our new favorite place!“

“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.“

“Best pizza in town.“

“We went to Washington Garden’s last night with friends hoping to enjoy some good Italian food. The food was delicious! The portions were large and the waitress couldn’t have been nicer. We will be returning soon. 🥰👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This is for delivery. Pizza is all about what one prefers and or grew up on. We prefer New Haven.
This is the best we have found on the North Shore. Thin crust cooked perfectly. The food traveled well (Door Dash). A generous amount of toppings, very good sauce. Will have again.“