50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Island Lake

“I LOVE NANCY'S PIZZA. I HAVE BEEN EATING IT FROM THE ISLAND LAKE STORE SINCE IT OPENED AND WILL CONTINUE. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN HOT, FULL OF CHEESE, AND TASTY SAUSAGE. IT'S SO GOOD THAT BACK WHEN MY OLDEST DAUGHTER GOT MARRIED WE ORDERED OVER 50 PIZZAS FOR THE RECEPTION DINNER. - IT'S THAT GOOD.“

“We came tonight for the first time for my husband’s birthday. Food was so good. Service was excellent! The cook even came out to ask us how our food was. We will be back!“

“First time there. It’s a 30 minute drive, but we plan to go back. Best ingredients done to perfection. We have loved Lou Malnati’s , but this is equal to if not better. Our family agreed. They drove 1 1/2 hours and said they would come back“

“Vince and his crew do a great job and the Pizza is delicious- would recommend 100% of the time- and they serve RC Cola!“

“Great pizza. The management came out of the back to show me the pizza cause he was concerned it was to over done. So he was so kind and deliver another pizza. Great management and most of all Great pizza. 5 stars. Great experince. Thank you.“

“Our family’s favorite pizza in Barrington. Always great food!“

“Absolutely delicious pizza, apps and dessert!! Very helpful when planning a lacrosse team dinner for CG. Jill and her team are wonderful to work with!!“

“Great Fox river supper club with a bar next to their dock. We ate this evening and Rachael was our server. What a great server that added to our delicious food! We highly recommend Kiefs and ask for Rachael as your server. You won't be disappointed!“

“Tonight we held a work meeting and ordered 2 family trays, everyone was working so hard when I picked up my order, even a little early, and they were all so friendly, helpful and this food was delicious! Thank you for doing such a great job for us!!“

“We visited Georgio’s tonight for dinner. Our server was outstanding! Super friendly. Her name was Mia. We will definitely return because of the wonderful service we received. The pizza was perfect. We also enjoyed the Broccoli and bow tie pasta dish. Our entire experience was great. 😊“

“You can bring dog. Fast and good service.“

“Great service! Friendly. I am glad I chose to order from them.“

“We live Fanella’s & Janice is a rock star! We had a group of 13 people with a full house tonight & Janice handle all of us. She was amazing & we wanted to give her props for doing such a GREAT job!“

“good food. better if you sit down“

“Amazing food and great service! One of the faves in lake county! Highly recommend! A+!!!!!“

“The Bandits' Smoke Shake is absolutely AMAZING! The people, food and atmosphere is something you need to experience! Trust me!“

“The pizza is so delicious. The right amount of sauce and cheese. My boys love the pasta and meatballs. Keep up all the great work Little Joey's.“

“We found you guys years ago: your our favorite spot: Just tried your cauliflower pizza Omg it was fantastic!!!!!“

“Hidden in plain sight in Lake Villa, this Italian restaurant is the kind of unassuming neighborhood gem critics quietly root for. It isn’t flashy, it isn’t loud, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: a place that consistently serves excellent food at fair prices. In the Lakes region—where Italian options can feel uneven—this spot rises confidently to the top. On my most recent visit, I was seated immediately at a corner table, a small but meaningful luxury in an age of hour-long waits. The dining room, typically hushed enough for actual conversation, again delivered one of its underrated pleasures: a peaceful meal without the intrusive din that plagues so many suburban restaurants. Service followed suit—friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to help, never hovering or rushing. The kitchen remains the star. My spaghetti with vodka sauce was outstanding—rich, balanced, and among the best renditions I’ve had anywhere in the region. Other entrées at the table echoed the same strengths: sauces with clarity and depth, pastas cooked with confident restraint, portions generous without tipping into excess. Cocktails, too, arrived promptly and properly mixed, further reinforcing the sense of a kitchen-and-bar team that takes pride in their craft. If there is a shortfall, it lies in the ambiance. The room carries a certain charm, but the décor feels a step behind the quality of the food. A refresh of tables, finishes, and overall presentation would elevate the experience from very good to genuinely special. The warmth is there—the aesthetics simply haven’t caught up yet. Even so, the value proposition is undeniable. For reliably excellent Italian cuisine, low noise, easy seating, earnest service, and honest pricing, this restaurant more than earns its “highly recommended” status. It is, in every meaningful way, Lake Villa’s little culinary treasure.“

“I've placed 4 large catering orders from Rosatis in Lakemoor. My most recent being yesterday. They never disappoint. Everything is always ready on time and delicious. We got so many compliments on the food at our party. They helped me carry it to the car. Keep up the good work! Appreciate you guys!“

“One of my favorite places in Cary. Great owner, super nice and a great business man. I have tried a few different dishes from here and am obsessed with their caprese salad, chopped salad, buffalo chicken wrap, and their cauliflower crust pizza. They have delivery and also pickup. Their fruit when in season is super fresh and I honestly cant even find that fresh at a grocery store. Sometimes I drive 20 minutes to pick up their super fresh caprese salad and fruit side. Definitely recommend giving this place a shot if you haven't already!!! By far one of my favorite go to in Cary!“

“This place is an absolute gem. Oldest pizza place in McHenry county, and a lot of history related to the owners, recipe, and the pie as it is now. The woman running the place is awesome to talk to and really knows her stuff. Do not pass on the opportunity to try this place out if you can, and get your pizza well done!“

“First time trying Tony V’s Pizzeria. The thin crust supreme was delicious! 😋 It had just the right amount of ingredients on it. I would highly recommend this place!“

“Everything we have tried has been delicious!!“

“No wonder this place has been around for 30 years. No gimmick oven, no fancy waters glasses. Barrington is full of fake pizza places were youll leave hungry everytime. This place is about pizza, value and great service.“

“Village is always a must for us. We love the atmosphere and the vibes everytime we come, Dan is the best“

“We have been going to this amazing spot since they opened. Last night just solidified how awesome this place is. We rented out the upstairs area for a party and it was an epic time up there! The staff and food were beyond unbelievable. I highly recommend there party rooms and highly recommend Sarah! I can’t thank this place enough on how amazing our party was due to them and their care of our guests!“

“definitely! pizza amazing! employees enjoy their job and customers can see that. high quality of food. portion sizes are huge, Delicious and worth it. our team loves to go above and beyond for each customer, catering to every customer. will not disappoint 😁“

“Great old time tavern to have a drink and some eats. Friendly folks and good service“

“Best pizza and wings out there! Always fast and hot delivery!“

“Can not really say anything about the atmosphere since it was delivery. The pizza was amazing. It was still very hot when it got to me and the driver was great. He was polite and respectful. I will definitely be doing business with them again.“

“We were at a food truck event and saw Kurbside Pizza and Panini! When we went to order a delicious sounding panini (Pear and Prosciutto), turns out it was supposed to be a pizza… They wanted to try to make it into a panini as they hadn’t done it before. We were SO GRATEFUL they did because it was one of the most delicious (and beautiful) panini sandwiches we have had! The food ratio of the ingredients was just right, the large panini bread was toasted perfectly and melted as you took a bite—including the crust that is typically very hard from other restaurants. I would have never thought to combine those ingredients together, but the combination was tasty! They used very fresh ingredients as well, including generous slices of the pear. We highly recommend Kurbside Pizza and Panini! PS—how cute is this truck as well with the pizza wings? Amazing experience! 💖“

“Great cocktails. Busy even as the evening started to progress. My beet salad with shrimp was tasty. Pretty lake view“

“Italian beef sandwiches and fries to die for.“

“Pizza was fantastic!!! We will be ordering again!!!“

“This pizza I just ordered was among the Best Giordano's we've ever had. We just moved to the area so this was our first time ordering from this location, we've always liked Giordano's but this was excellent! Perfect thin crust, perfect bake, lots of cheese and delicious toppings.
Will definitely be ordering from this location again. Thank you!“

“We hosted an end of the season tackle football banquet for 50 people in the party room at JJ Twig’s in Wauconda tonight. Tiffany was a dream to work with — super responsive, accommodating, and had great insight into just how much food to order. The party room was the perfect private venue that allowed our rambunctious group of 10 year old boys some space to roam without disturbing other diners. Food was good — we ordered pizzas, baked mostaccioli, meatballs, chicken tenders and salad. Compared to other local venues we considered, JJ Twig’s is a real value. Along with the good food and great service, JJ Twig’s is the full package!“

“the foid was good the bartenders friendly, on the spot and gave service with a smile! band was great! dance floor tight tho.“

“This is our go-to place for gluten-free pizza. As opposed to another popular nearby pizza place, the crust is actually fully baked. The GF crust is decent. Not as good as real crust, but better than others in the area. As with any GF pizza, I’d recommend eating it all the first night, as it’s never as good reheated.“

“Great little place to hang out and grab a burger and chat with local folks“

“I don’t know what it is, but something about Dinos pizza makes me crave it over all other local pizza. Thanks to the chef who makes an amazing pizza!“

“We ordered take out! Pizza was very tasting with quality sausage and pepperoni. Between my wife and I, the calzone was absolutely incredible. The perfect amount of dough accompanied with a heavy amount of cheese. Will definitely be ordering again!“

“Jude’s offers small plates perfect for sharing with friends. The food choices are plentiful and reflect different culinary choices so they offer things you can’t get elsewhere in CL. The environment is warm and welcoming. Staff provide service that makes sure the experience is a good one.“

“I’m not typically one to issue 5 star reviews. However, Buddy’z was on their A game on the night of 10/16/2025 and helped the wife and I celebrate our anniversary with two very tasty pizzas. We ordered a deep dish and a thin crust, both sausage, for delivery. Both pizzas were fantastic, had plenty of toppings, great taste, and they arrived quickly, despite having ordered a deep dish. It was actually a little nostalgic calling up a pizza place and placing an order. Not like these corporate pizza places that want everything done online via some Terminator on judgement day taking your order. Better yet? The woman who answered the phone knew what she was doing. I didn’t get the person on day 2 that was left alone on her own to hopefully survive.

I worked food service for almost 20 years in pizza so I know that everything just clicked last night. Now the only question that remains is consistency! Keep it up! We will see!

It all just gelled and it helped our anniversary be a great one.

Thanks buddyz. You’ll be seeing us again.“

“5/26/26 - dinner with friends! I had the Alamo chicken sandwich. Per the menu - marinated, grilled chicken breast with cheddar cheese, Bacon on Texas Toast and Parmesan fries. It sounds really good! When I got it it was cut in half and I noticed that there was a slice of tomato 🍅 melted into the cheese on the chicken breast. But I hate tomatoes and it was a good thing that I am not allergic to them. Had it been on the menu I would have made sure that I didn't order it. Anyways also there was very little BBQ sauce and the chicken breast was dry and tough to chew. Also I ordered Parmesan fries 🍟 and they were just plain fries.
Usually when I am out by myself I definitely would have sent it back. But since I was with friends I didn't want to make them wait any longer.“

“Dead End is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Sherry/Wilbur is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing pizza. Must come back. 10/10.“

“I almost always get the vegetarian with sausage. It's GREAT!! The ratio of vegetables to sausage is perfect. I found Jimano's after the last place I used to regular changed their sausage supplier. Doing so ruined the whole pizza. Now I'm staying with Jimano's, (until they mess with perfection).“

“We came here got a beefs a burger and fries. The fries were old and super salty. & the burger was very plain and dry. Usually I don’t complain about the food because I been coming here for years but it just wasn’t good at all this time.“

“Great atmosphere and amazing food - including not only the pizza, but their pasta dishes and appetizers. It’s our go to restaurant when we want pizza/pasta, or to enjoy live entertainment.“

“I hosted a co-ed baby sprinkle at Brewhaus31. It was such a fun atmosphere for a casual event. We rented a few dart lanes which added to the entertainment. Everyone raved about the food, particularly the Sicilian and Chicken Tikka Masala (SO good!). The beer selection is great and it’s fun to taste different, unique things. Jimmi and his staff were so kind and extremely accommodating (even with our group of rowdy kids!) for the entire duration of the party. We’re very happy we found this place and would definitely recommend whether it’s for a party or just lunch/dinner. Thanks, Jimmi, for a wonderful time! 🍻“