50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Wilmette

“We visited Pizza by Sal for the first time yesterday after hearing great things from our neighbors, and overall, it was a positive experience. The food was good, and we’d definitely order from here again.

We started with the chicken tenders, which were indeed tender—we could have gone for seconds. For the pizza, we opted for cheese, sausage, and mushrooms. It was enjoyable, though we think calling it NY style is a bit of a stretch; most wouldn’t notice unless they’re from NY like us. The pie was tasty, but it felt a bit salty, possibly due to the cheese or sauce. The crust was thin and foldable, striking a balance between crispy and soft.

We’re giving 4 stars for a couple of reasons. While the service was quick at first, it slowed down significantly when we waited about 20-30 minutes for our pizza. Our waiter seemed to forget about us, so we had to remind him.

Additionally, the prices felt high—$29 for a 16" pie with two toppings seemed steep, likely due to the "Wilmette effect." They claim to use high-quality ingredients, but inflation plays a role as well.

Lastly, the noise level increased significantly once families arrived with kids running around and using the arcade machines. We suggest the owners consider adding sound-absorbing materials to improve the dining experience. It doesn’t need to be silent, but a quieter atmosphere would be nice. Overall, it’s a place we’d return to, especially if they address these issues.

Parking: Park on the street, where you can find a spot. Double-check the signs.“

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

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

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

“Thank you for the cheese pizza promo. It was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the buttery crust. Keep up the good work.“

“Best pizza in Chicago! This spots pizza with the sauce on top is excellent. The gluten free pizza is also very good and I found it to be of an equal level to the gluten pizza. If you don't want a crust filled experience, their thin crust is also quite good. Highly recommend!“

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

“If you claim Pequod’s or Burt’s as some of your favorites you MUST try Milly’s! It’s very similar however it’s executed to a higher standard (better toppings, more cheese providing better ratios)“

“All I can say is WOW! By far the absolute best pizza I've ever eaten! We're here all the way from NC to eat authentic Deep dish and we have found it! We will definitely be back! Thanks, George!“

“This is easily the best neopolitan pizza I’ve had in chicago! Haven’t had anything better honestly. We got the pistachio pesto pizza and soppresata - both were super good. It was about a 30 min wait at lunch time so just make sure you have time to hang out or order ahead. One pizza could feed two if you aren’t crazy hungry, although my husband and I finished one each!“

“Eravamo in 4 a cena e siamo rimasti soddisfatti sia del cibo che del servizio . Il locale era pieno di gente ma la cameriera Maria ci ha serviti velocemente e in maniera simpatica e professionale. Le pizze che abbiamo mangiato sono state ottime. Ristorante consigliato.“

“Was excited to finally try this neighborhood gem. An excellent choice for my birthday dinner. The arancini were phenomenal! Can’t wait to come back.“

“I have lived most of my life in Chicago not eating New York-style pizza, but this place opens a few years ago and it is becoming one of my favorites. I still eat a lot of other styles of pizza but for just one quick slice this is a go to. I had a friend recently turn me onto cheese pizza, and that is my favorite slice here. If you’re going to eat here, you have to make sure to fold your slice of pizza because that is the traditional way to eat this style of pizza. I hope you enjoy it.“

“I have ordered from here before and really enjoyed the food. I accidentally placed another order twice today and they called me immediately to rectify the situation. I was a general manager of restaurants for 21 years and this was exceptional customer service when a lot of places would have just taken my money. I really appreciate the extra mile and it's because of situations like this that make me a repeat customer. I will be back and if you haven't tried their pizza, you should!“

“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!“

“First time here and I came came on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed. Good music and open seating. Just a nice place to grab a bite after drinking.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan options

Kid-friendliness: very kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs“

“We are neighbors to Lusha and very grateful for that so we can return often! Pizza is fresh, hot and with a crispy-yet-doughy crust. Desserts are made by the (very friendly) Italian owner and not to be missed. A great go-to in Lakeview for some 5 star pizza!“

“This was our first time trying Middle Eastern food, i found the place on Google and decided to try it because of Good reviews and the food in the pics looks super yummy. We were not disappointed! The food was delicious, super fresh made to order bread and everything. The staff was very friendly the place was clean. I definitely wanna come back and try other menu items. I had the chicken shawarma, my mom had the falafel Iraqi style and we also tried the house made Hummus and pitabread. They had chicken nuggets, fries and apple juice for my toddler too which is always a plus. I also did enjoy the decor it seemed very authentic and we were impressed all around.

Kid-friendliness: They have a kid friendly menu as well as high chairs and a changing table :)“

“I came here for dinner and it was lovely! Our waiter was very friendly and informative about the menu. Sadly they were out of a few menu items but what we had was delicious! I enjoyed the pizza more than the pasta we ordered, and bright side they had vegetarían options!“

“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!“

“Good food , good gem and good friends…..?“

“Excellent Deep Dish Pizza!“

“Very friendly employees and the food was stellar. The variety of pizzas, and the quality ingredients used are .
award-worthy. I order the breadsticks every single time, get them crispy with marinara sauce and that will leave you craving it daily. It's's the best pizzeria in the neighborhood.“

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

“I love this place love the pizza and their tomato basil“

“Always on point wood the good eats“

“We had the burger, it was great and so were the fries. The mozzarella breadsticks were really good as well but a little overwhelming with the cheese. Also got a small pepperoni pizza with classic crust and it had good flavor, the middle of the pizza crust was soggy which i think was from the grease from the cheese and pepperoni so jt made it difficult to eat. We will be back.“

“MAN LISTEN!!!! We drove from the far south side (state line to be exact) to taste a slice. We showed up and you showed out!!! You lived up to our expectations and gave us a story to tell as well. Thanks to the team at the Roscoe Village location. #EatingMyLastSliceNow You are now my recommendation for best pizza in Chicago to my guests at my job. #TeamHospitality“

“Update:

Under new ownership for a while now. M
I don’t find it as delicious now, but still solid.
The five star reviews are not paid for, they are genuine.

Delicious pizza, nice ambiance, and has halal options!

The chef/owner is super nice“

“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 love crushed pizza. We love the margarita. We give it a top score. Big props.“

“Ease of ordering & pick up. Delicious pizza with lots of options available with coupons for our first order! Thank you!“

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

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“Great tasting pizza and friendly staff. Hadassah was very helpful and accommodating :) Pepperoni tastes very accurate despite it being vegetarian, my boyfriend didn't even realize it wasn't true pepperoni. Would recommend and we will be back!“

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

“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!!!“

“Ordered catering for a 40th birthday party and it was excellent! A great value and everyone enjoyed the food! Huge portions of chicken and salad and guests devoured the beef! And of course the pizza never disappoints! Highly recommend! Great service!“

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

“The deep dish was amazing! Loved the crust down to the last bite!“

“A nice little fast food joint off of Dempster and Gross Point Rd. They serve up lots of good and intetesting pizza, wraps, burgers and more. All of their food is Zabiha halal certified.

Keep in mind there are no tables to eat inside, this is a takeout/carryout only place.

I recommend Chicken 65 wrap, Malai Chicken wrap, and Meat Lovers pizza.“

“This crust blew my mind. 10/10“

“Our pizzas were fantastic! The gluten free crust was delicious (per the two that ate it). The deep dish was wonderful as well! So many options, super friendly service! Lots of locals were eating here so that is a good sign.“

“The deep dish pizza was amazing. Our server guided us to the right size for the two of us.“

“Great food and service. Loved the Lasagna.“

“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!“

“All was amazing for our first visit.“

“The Best food in Chicago,delicious food,good prices,and the nicest owner in the world,Franco“

“Great atmosphere and food!“

“Thank you so much for catering our family’s “Christmas in July “ party yesterday. Everyone raved about the food. I’m still getting texts today saying how “awesome “ “delicious” “fantastic “ the food was. They can’t wait to do it again! THANKS so much.. Everything was perfect: the delivery time, set-up, etc. Was perfect. Can’t thank enough. Terrie“