50 Best Pizza Restaurants near River Forest

“Highly recommend dining here! The staff and owner were wonderful to us. Pizza was excellent, really good thin and crispy crust. Toppings were so fresh, and the pepperoni was some of the best I’ve had. Not overly greasy, just plain flavourful.“

“Good food lots of variety fine in or take out litter tickets“

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

“We're from out of town and stopped in for dinner after visiting a nearby museum and our pizza was delicious. The staff is extremely friendly and took excellent care of us. Cannoli we're great as well. We're over an hour away, but we will be back!“

“Enjoyed my first Hot Toddy here!!“

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“The perfect tavern style pizza. Unlike most spots that are shooting for cracker thin and crispy, Novel's tavern pies have a thicker base. This provided a fuller, more satisfying bite while still retaining the lightness and the crispy bottom. With high-quality ingredients that you can taste and the option to purchase by the slice, easy 5.“

“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!“

“This crust blew my mind. 10/10“

“amazing pizza and everything on the menu is amazing“

“Excellent Deep Dish Pizza!“

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

“Authentic Italian restaurant and grocery store. We had the pizza and gelato!!! We had a good experience here! Be sure to bring cash because they're cash only!! I want to come back here and try their chicken parmesan, it looks really good!“

“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!!!“

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

“Great JOB! Love the wings and Heart pizza was awesome as always ♥️“

“Yummy east coast style pizza
Plain cheese is excellent
Crust is crispier than others
Sauce is less sweet more savory than others
Not criticisms actually I enjoyed this style

Italian ice is super smooth
Owners are super friendly
Not a ton of seating
Check hours before going and don’t park in the lot“

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

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

“We ordered 2 of the Spuntino Family Meals for 6 for our holiday party and as always they were delicious! We went with the Chicken Limon and Chicken Parmesan with both penne marinara and penne vodka sauce. More than enough food for 15 people easily ! They give you an abundant amount of salad and both choices of chicken were super flavorful! And we absolutely love the bruschetta! Did I mention the 2 pizzas! My family definitely recommends Spuntinos not just for the value but the flavor and quality of the meals. Delicious, fresh, and always a crowd favorite.“

“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!“

“Came with a party of 8, and every one of us were satisfied and happy with what we ordered. Our Server was awesome, and the desserts oh my. Will definitely be making our way back from the southwest burbs“

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

“The pizza and toppings are amazing!!“

“Delicious, sparkling, clean, very friendly owner and staff! This place is a gem.“

“this is the best place i have every got pizza from“

“Fantastic restaurant in the neighborhood serves excellent food and donuts and takes care of the neighborhood and the world. So grateful for their presence in Rogers Park. Also the peach spicy Sammy is to die for.“

“I don't like pizza in general but I can't say no to Belonas.“

“I went after work (9/10/26) around 11 pm, the girl who took my order was super sweet and so nice. Everything I order was warm and tasty. Sometimes it’s not what you order is the way they take care(welcome)of you. Thank you again.“

“Great food and top notch service. A must have when we are in the city.“

“This is a fantastic place to enjoy great food at reasonable prices. The menu offers delicious options, the drinks are just as enjoyable, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it a great spot for any occasion. The restaurant is also family and dog friendly, which makes it even more inviting.

The customer service was outstanding. Our waitress was amazing—friendly, funny, and attentive throughout the entire meal, making the experience even more enjoyable. The beautiful interior adds to the overall charm, creating a comfortable place to relax and dine. Between the excellent food, great drinks, warm hospitality, and inviting atmosphere, this is a place I would definitely recommend.“

“We stopped in for brunch on the recommendation of our son, who said he’d heard good things about the Wolfhound. He was right! Great food and atmosphere and the owner is a great guy!“

“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.“

“we have gone here 2x in the last 2 months - the 1st was for carry-out and it was fantastic - the 2nd was for dine-in lunch specials and it was fantastic.“

“Pizza was really good. I mean it's not the best in Chicago, but overall value is really really good. The tacos that everyone keeps raving about were average...tbough I'll get the steak the next time to try that. I got the chicken and it was decent.

The Nutella bites were pretty awesome though... And the chips were warm and crunchy...and nicely salted. Higy recommend this place overall.“

“All was amazing for our first visit.“

“Pizza was ok, nothing to write home about. I got a slice of sausage, slice of pepperoni, some wings and a cream soda. Wings were also ok. I wouldn’t choose salad dressing as a dipping sauce but hey what are you gonna do. Good crunch on the crust. I bet if I ordered a whole pie and asked for extra sauce well done I would like it more.“

“I come here a lot and their service is great but you know how good a place is when they things don’t happen your way. I ordered an XL pizza and they accidentally made L one but the cashier went above and beyond to make things right. I will be a forever customer“

“Best. Pizza. On. Earth…period“

“There was only counter service at this site, although a few tables were available. Not very clean. The staff person was nice and helpful.
Pizza was pretty good. Sauce on the sweeter side. Two of us had a small pie with sausage, pepperoni and mushroom and had a few pieces left.“

“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.“

“We've loved Joe's for over a decade and decided to rent the party room at their new location for an event. It was fantastic! The food was great as always, and Kim and Eric took wonderful care of our party throughout the event. Thank you for making everything perfect for our friends and family!“

“Went to Angelo‘s for the first time last Friday night. The food was excellent and the restaurant was very accommodating. Had my five-year-old grandson who wanted a hamburger, we ordered pizza, and all the food was very good. I asked Angelo if he could make the hamburger very thin for my grandson and he made one just perfect. Here is a picture of him after he ate the whole thing.“

“Food is amazing! Highly recommend out of all the pizza places in Norridge, this beats the rest. Villa Napoli was my spot up until Rosattis came into the picture! Great team, very friendly and always have a positive attitude. Carlos is phenomenal!“

“I've gone to Vinces for over 20 years, and I can honestly say it never disappoints. From the moment you walk in, you feel like part of the family. You are always greeted with a smiling face and the smells alone will keep you coming back for more. The pizza here is consistently incredible. Perfectly thin crust, just the right amount of sauce, and loaded with toppings that can fit any craving. With the number of years, I have been visiting, I have tried almost everything on the menu from their pizza to their pastas to their appetizers and I keep on going back. I have even hosted parties that have said the same. Not often you find a place that keeps tradition alive with the highest quality, but Vinces makes it happen every day. See everyone soon. Thank you Vinces you are a neighborhood treasure.“

“Probably the best pizza I’ve ever had (and as a fat guy from Wisconsin, I know a few things about pizza).“

“Just had lunch with my neighbor Jorge and as usual was NOT disappointed! Chris was her usual friendly self. She’s always on the ball about pleasing people and sending them home happy and full. Rose was the waitress everyone dreams of. Patient and funny all in the same breath. If you haven’t been to LaVilla I highly recommend a visit. You will want to return again and again! I’d be there more often but I have no self control. 🤣“

“Graet deals and great pizza. Well done gives that crunchy taste if thats what you like. But that Wednesday deal is phenomenal. $30 for large pizza and appetizers of your choosing and a big salad cant go wrong. Recommend trying it out on Wednesdays for the family.“

“The best tasting pizza! Delicious and flavorful! Great customer service!“

“Just tried Pizzawala's and I'm already planning my trip back tomorrow, that's how good it was.

First off, the atmosphere? Super clean, tidy, and wide open with plenty of tables. It felt welcoming and spacious, not cramped at all.

Now the pizza top notch quality. You can tell they make it differently (literally their motto, and it shows). It doesn't taste like your typical Indian style pizza, it's got its own thing going on, and it works beautifully.

Here's the game changer, I sprinkled lime on it for the first time, and wow, that bright, tangy kick took it to another level. I ate the whole pizza by myself.

If you haven't been yet, go. And if you have, try it with lime. No Kidding.

UPDATE: I walked in, and the place was spotless clean, open, tons of seating, almost like they knew I was coming and wanted to impress me. (It worked.)

This time, I tried a different pizza because I'm a grown adult who makes bold decisions and wow. Their 'made differently' motto isn't just a tagline, it's a promise. It doesn't scream 'Indian pizza' it does its own thing, and it's beautiful.

Pizzawala's, you've officially become a habit. I'll see you tomorrow. (Probably.)“