50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Lake Villa

“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.“

“The food is divine! And the customers and staff are all super friendly and welcoming!! Love this place ❤️“

“They just completed my mom's after funeral party.. the food was fantastic, the service was fantastic.. They knocked it out of the park... We saw the message on the Electronic sign... that was great... THANK YOU !!!!“

“We went there for the first time over the weekend. Everything was delicious and everyone was so nice! We’ll be back.“

“I had a wonderful experience ordering from this pizza place! 🍕😊 The person who answered the phone was incredibly friendly, patient, and took the time to make sure my order was exactly right. He even let me know ahead of time that delivery might take a little longer, which I really appreciated. 👍 When I called back to add a few more items, he updated my order without any hassle and remained just as kind and professional. ❤️ Our food arrived hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious! The pizza was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and worth the wait. Excellent customer service combined with great food makes this a place I'll definitely order from again. Highly recommended! 👏✨“

“We took the grandkids there, they ate chicken strips, burgers and finished it off with ice cream. Great place.“

“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!“

“There meatball sandwich is huge and so good.I just had there Chicken Parmesan it was so fresh and so good.There pizza is real good also. Friendly and nice associates. Very clean inside .“

“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!“

“Absolutely the best pan pizza in Lake County, and the two slice lunch special is an absolute steal!! Get there early for a slice of breakfast pizza if you can.“

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

“We order from here 1-3 times a week for lunch at my shop and dinner at home. The food is always fantastic, delivery is fast and the staff are very friendly and helpful. We've also gotten catering before too and that service was fantastic. Night driver Scott is awesome too!“

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

“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!“

“delicious food, friendly staff, cute environment“

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

“This is genuinely our favorite pizza in the area. Brad is an absolute sweetheart. The prices are great. We ordered pizza from them for our rehearsal dinner and everyone loved it!“

“If you’re looking for a fantastic place with great value and delicious food, you’ve come to the right spot! MOD has amazing salads and perfect pizzas, plus endless toppings without any extra charge. Kids under 12 can enjoy free meals on Sundays. The Mod Squad is friendly, helpful, and always puts the customer first. The restaurant is well-managed, and the food is fresh and delicious.“

“The app said it was going to take 1hr 35 minutes for delivery but the pizza was delivered within 35 minutes and it was amazing as always!!! When I got the text my driver was on the way my family beyond happy they didn’t have to wait any longer.“

“Pizza is amazing here! I just had an issue with Door dash and had to call in. You can hear they are obviously gearing up for lunch and just opened but the lady took the time to make sure the order was perfect. Didn’t rush nobody and turned an issue into a positive. The staff is always awesome here. Great pizza and people“

“I want to thank the man with glasses at the counter for his kindness and generosity I appreciate it very much great personality and selfless! Thank you again 🥗💙🙋🏻‍♂️

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“We held a family funeral lunch at Lino’s. The staff was welcoming, attentive and very friendly as they took care of our party, which filled their banquet room. We had a couple of chicken dishes, a couple of vegetable dishes, a garden salad, potatoes, and cannoli for dessert. Our guests raved about the food, which was delicious and hot! We could not be more enthusiastic in our recommendation of Lino‘s!“

“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.“

“Loved Rachael , great service with an enthusiastic attitude . Hope we get her next time. Pizza deal on Monday great deal wings sauce was a bit sweet but we'll try traditional buffalo hot sauce next time. Fast drink service by Rachael.“

“The young lady at the cash register Jarely is a fantastic customer service person. She is always so friendly on the phone taking your order and then very friendly and attentive when you arrive to pick up your pizza. We go to this ROSATI location all the time and she has always been very friendly and receptive.“

“Im not sure if its your location but the food always taste diffrent the canolli (which i order alot) never taste the same but when its made right unbeatable. the lemon, cinnamon the whole package its great but then sometimes I get it and there just ok. But yea a rant about canolli. Still will order tho
Chicken parm good just not enough sauce“

“Everything we have tried has been delicious!!“

“Something new in the Mall food court! Staff is so friendly and talkative, love them! They have truly great selection of unordinary pizzas. You have to try ordering from the menu! Ready slices are good, but freshly made mouthwatering pizza is so much better. I tried pear pizza, was very impressive, chef's creation, but my best favorite is vegetarian pizza. Will be back soon. 👌“

“This is a solid pizza joint. I’ve ordered delivery 4-5 times. Good ingredients, speedy delivery and consistent results. Plus the delivery guy is a nice guy and seems genuinely proud of the pizza. I compare it to to Rosatis, but I like this better, and that’s with zero shade. In conclusion… if Jimanos is in your neighborhood hood, you should give it a chance. Ps the BLT Pizza was awesome. I feel like I invented it in 2002… But immediately thought it was better than the one I made. Only complaint… Too much bacon. But then I say that out loud and it sounds stupid. You can’t complain about too much bacon. That’s dumb. Everything that was supposed to be crisp was crisp and everything that was supposed to be hot was hot. Almost like a McDLT…“

“Mom and pop joint with friendly workers/owners. Had the chicken Gyro and fries. The pita can easily rival any top Mediterranean chains. The chicken was soft and the fillings were very fresh. Fries were hot and everything felt like it was prepared fresh in a very short time.
Hands down one of the best gyros I've had in a while.“

“Hi, ordered for my team at work. The manager was very nice, pleasant to talk with, and handled my order well. Provided plates and utensils, forks and serving. I provided him with a headcount and he put together a complete meal for the team at a very reasonable price. If looking to feed your team, check out their catering menu or give them a call. Will definitely be ordering from them again.“

“This was our first time ordering from here and it WON’T BE OUR LAST! 😍 What a delicious pizza, with cheese and toppings rolled into the crust! It was like a double decker meets thin crust! The fries were perfectly crisp yet soft. My order was ready on time and the owner even held the door for me on the way out. Service like that is a rarity. A true gem in Antioch 😌“

“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.“

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

“Very clean and kids love it. We will definitely be back.“

“prices very reasonable, friendly staff. attentive service.“

“Italian beef sandwiches and fries to die for.“

“Great bar to watch sports and drink in doors and out. The food is excellent as well. We love to go here for breakfast on the weekends. The skillets are awesome. Lots of toast options! The service is fast and very friendly. The breakfast prices are really good deals as well. We always have good food and a great time here.“

“This is our family's favorite restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries, dinners with large groups...At this point we've been here probably 10 times and never once have we had a bad experience. Every server goes above and beyond to ensure that you have a WOW experience. The food and drinks are amazing every time. Last night we decided to try somewhere new since we just ate at Primo the previous weekend. The prices were the same yet the service and food did not compare. From now on we'll stick with here, where we know we'll have an amazing experience.“

“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).“

“Bill's is a unique pizza place! They serve peanuts in the shell, and you throw the shells on the floor! Kids love this. The inside is like a hunting cabin with fish and animal hides hung. I had meatball sandwich, excellent. We had a party of 20 and reserved the back room. The waitress was overwhelmed and a tad cranky. But, definitely had her hands full. If you want a fun, themed place to take the family, I definitely recommend! There's an arcade for the kids and bar\\gambling for the adults!“

“Was in the area visiting from Chicago and my vegan friend suggested we go there for lunch. It was a Saturday so we ordered the thin crust pizzas special. He had a vegan cheese and vegan sausage pizza and I had a moo moo cheese and vegan sausage one because I'm not the biggest vegan cheese fan. Results...

My pizza was delish! I tried a slice of his and also delish-which surprised me! Tasty thin crusts. Great tomato sauce. Yummy sausage with classic flavor profile and texture. Quality cheeses. I even had another slice of his.

They served us a bowl of classic peanuts in the shell to keep us busy before our order arrived. That was fun.

Our waitress was awesome too. Took good care of us.

Appreciated the 80's and 90's tunes in the background.

Chill and cute atmosphere. There's a bar too for folks looking for adult beverages.

Next time I want to try one of their lemony desserts that a customer was ordering to go.

Since 1995. For good reason.“

“Good food, good service, cool place to hang if you're not gaming“

“Excellent pizza! Excellent Sea Bass! Great value! Personable server!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Survival Rate: 0% Tried the Shark Bait and lost all self-control. I blacked out somewhere between the crust and the toppings, woke up surrounded by empty napkins, and a deep respect for apex predators. This low key had me humming “baby shark” afterwards.“

“Stopped in for Taco Tuesday and it did not disappoint. Huge tacos with nice spicy ground beef. Was really sorry to hear husband George was killed in a car accident 4 months ago. Support This Local Business!“

“Very poor service. They forgot our order and we waited for almost 2 hours. Eventually canceled our food. They did give us a round of drinks but disappointed. It says I recommend but it should say do not!“

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings“

“I Highly Recommend it here, so much genuien customer Love and care, The Best of the Best, deserving of a 5X⭐️ AND MORE. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇“

“Stumbled onto this place on a Friday night just looking to stop and have a drink and a bite of food with a friend. The place is clean and cute inside and out and the staff were very friendly as well as the patrons. We ate at the bar but there are regular dining tables if you don’t like high barstools (which I don’t). The broasted chicken and potatoes are outstanding! Everything that came out of the kitchen looked and smelled absolutely delicious. Very cool neighborhood bar & grill. Will definitely be back.“