Eataly Chicago

★★★★☆ 3.9 (4447) • $$

"Another beautiful experience at Eataly! I signed up for the hands-on Neapolitan Pizza making class. It was great! We were greeted with a nice glass of Prosecco and escorted to a beautiful table. There were twelve of us and we were all first timers. Our host was funny, friendly and patient. The dough took the longest to prepare. When we were done playing around with it, it was wrapped in plastic and boxed up. It takes twenty-four hours for a good Italian dough to proof. Thankful and grateful for the restaurant having enough dough prepared for us to each make our own pizza. Of course, we had to shape it, stretch it and top it. I was getting hangry but the second glass of Prosecco helped. Besides, it only takes 90 seconds for the pizza to finish in the 900 degree oven. So much fun!!!"

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4 (3912) • $$

"While Chicago might be known for their deep dish, Piece may be the best pizza in town with their New Haven style. Not to mention they have some amazing award winning beers like their staple double Egyptian IPA the "Camel Toe" An absolute must if you're in Chicsgo looking for pizza and beer"

Siena Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2320) • $$$

"Have you ever had a dish so good you want to eat it quickly but you decide to take it slow and savor it? That was my lasagna at Siena, with a good Super Tuscan wine to complement.Service was good, as was ambience . I am coming back for more."

Gino's East - Magnificent Mile

★★★★☆ 3.7 (2967) • $$

"Not just the best pizza in Chicago, not just the best deep dish pizza, but the best pizza EVER! This is always a must visit during any trip to Chicago. Pro Tip: Grab a seat at the bar for quicker service. And if Andrew is working, you're in luck!"

Homeslice

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1345) • $$

"Two years later and I'm still giving Homeslice a 5/5! I truly love this place. The food is consistently good, the menu is extensive, the service is great, the place is cute with its decor, and they have tonssssss of seating outside and inside. The cocktails here are so good too.My favorite items here are their elote dip, Gettin Figgy With It pizza, hummus plate, and jalapeño homies. They have too many pizzas to choose from I love them all! Definitely recommend this place for a fun summer vibe and drinks/food with friends."

Coalfire Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1226)

"In town for the weekend and found this lovely gem so we decided to stop in - we were not disappointed! Service was fast and friendly!We did have a hard time deciding which pizza to get as they all sounded fantastic, but decided on the Bacon Jam pizza. It was excellent! Place is small but inviting and we would definitely come back again!"

The Art of Pizza

★★★★☆ 4 (1329)

"I have been coming to the Art of Pizza for YEARS, and there has not been one time that I have come that I haven't enjoyed everything I've eaten. Granted, I've only eaten their pizza, but that's what they're known for. They have a selection of Chicago style & thin crust pizzas for purchase by the slice . I love that they usually have a veggie Chicago style up there as well as the usual pepperoni and sausage. The crust is flaky, the sauce is savory, and the toppings are plentiful. I feel like all restaurants prices have gone up exponentially in the last two years, but Art of Pizza still keeps their prices affordable for a quick lunch. There is a parking lot right in front. They take cash or card, and the staff is fast and never hesitates to answer any questions. The inside isn't fancy, but is always clean and I have never had a hard time finding a table."

Calo Pizzeria Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (1311) • $$

"Honestly, the service has never impressed me. Sure, the food is good. But the server was so impersonal and after we closed out (with a large tip) but sat at the table chatting for a while, no one refilled our waters. We felt rushed out and like he cared more about turning over the table than serving us (even though the restaurant was not completely full at the time)."

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (1743) • $$

"It was good. Kelsi made the experience better. I've had better cheese curds. They were so garlic forward that I don't think I'll be bitten by any vampires any time soon. The thin crust pizza was a winner. They got the gold for having green olives on the menu. We turned down a different path and opted for the thin pizza rather than the deep dish pizza. The crust is the authentic Chicago crispy cracker crust. It was around lunchtime and they were swamped for a Thursday afternoon crowd. If you head downstairs to the bathroom, you will notice a private room that is perfect for parties."

etta - Bucktown

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1084) • $$$

"After a couple of years, some friends wanted to try this spot back in December and I was in the mood for pasta so we came back for lunch and I was much more impressed this time. It was a weekday lunch so a little more quiet and our server was still attentive and friendly. Booth seating and decor is very nice. Gin drink - would skip, could only taste the gin and even then it was slightly watered down. Ricotta Pillows - delicious, ricotta was soft and the sauce was sooo good. I liked the spiced black walnuts on top and fresh rosemary. Farm Greens Salad - refreshing salad, the apples were really crisp and vinegrette was lightChitarra Cacio e pepe - perfect creaminess and the shaved parmesan on top was. shaved so light so it melted in which was really nice. Pappardelle alla bolognese - was decent but I wouldn't feel inclined to order again DIavola Pizza - absolutely delicious. The pizza is thin, the meat has a kick and the calabrian chile honey was perfect. What I loved even more was the sauce and spice pairings! The giardiniera pepper was amazing - could buy a jar of that home and spread it over everything.Personally, I'd skip the brunch and go to lunch!"

Ricobene's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1235) • $$

"We were in Chicago for a business trip, and this joint was recommended by our colleague who is a Chi-Towner. He said, Ricobene's is a South Side staple and a far cry from fine dining, but amazing at the same time. We had just completed a long trade show and needed some substance. My coworker ordered a slice of the deep-dish pizza, which she enjoyed. We were a little caught off guard by the crust which had a cornbread taste, but it was delicious, crunchy and not too soggy.I went with the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED breaded steak sandwich. It was super unhealthy, and super delicious, all at the same time (see picture). The show stealer were the fries, which taste fresh and had the perfect amount of grease, which we all loved.If you just want to grab something quick and you are NOT on a diet, this is your spot. The inside is very family friendly; we were amazed that it was so busy at 9pm on a Tuesday. They have a lot of family portraits hung throughout which was neat to see. Did I mention, they also serve beer.Parking across the street under the overpass also added to the ambience/experience. It is akin to somewhere the mob might bring someone before whacking them.This is a great local spot, I will be back!"

Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1212) • $$

"Delicious Chicago cracker thin crust pizza! Was looking forward to this for a long time, it did not disappoint! The sauce was tangy and sweet without being cloying. The cheese and toppings were fresh, the crust was the star of the pizza, perfectly light and crispy. I can't wait to come back!"

Osteria Via Stato

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1056) • $$

"Having never been to Chicago before, I relied heavily on recommendations from some of the partners I was treating to dinner as to where we'd actually end up eating dinner; Osteria Via Stato was on two of their lists, and their menu seemed to fit all the dietary requirements and restrictions for the group.Our party of six had a 6:30 pm dinner reservation, and we were tucked into a small table in an alcove off the main dining room. This was my first time meeting four of the guests in person, and it was the first time all five of them were meeting, as well. I really wanted to focus on conversation and community, but the table behind us was quickly filled with a rowdy party of 10, which made conversation difficult towards the end.Still, we were able to have a good night and a decent dinner. I took a star off due to the service, which was not good. Our waitress kept stopping about five feet from our table to watch us for a second before disappearing for large chunks of time, occasionally ignoring our attempts to wave her down.I went with the Chicken Mario (with brown butter and broccolini, $22.95) for my main, while my guests' dishes varied from salads to pastas to fish. There was a moment where my gluten-free guest stumped our waitress by asking for a gluten-free side, which the waitress said they didn't do (one of the reasons I went with this restaurant was because they have a gluten-free menu, so the waitress wasn't working with good information.)It took an inordinate amount of time for the waitress to return to confirm they could, in fact, guarantee the side was gluten-free, which was a relief to everyone. The Chicken Mario was pretty tasty. The chicken was cooked well - a tiny crisp to the outside but juicy on the inside. They served it with a lemon, which added a nice zip of citrus to the butter sauce and the broccolini.Everyone else enjoyed their meals, but I didn't get pictures of anything. Not sure I'd go back the next time I'm in Chicago, but it was a good central spot for everyone and it gave us a chance to connect and build relationships, so I call that a win."

Robert's Pizza and Dough

★★★★☆ 4.3 (954) • $$

"What's not to like about duck pizza on the river. A little bit of a maze to find the restaurant. Make a reservation if you want to sit outside(and in general it's a popular spot). You can also sit at the bar and order thought it's limited seating and not really amenable to standing since you may block the walkway."

Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.3 (861) • $$

"Bongiorno's was welcoming and so cozy inside- it definitely feels like a local pizza joint. My friend and I came by on a Sunday evening and got seated immediately. The place is small inside so it fills up quick. Service was genuine and attentive and everything we ordered was great. The margherita pizza had a fantastic crust and I loved that you could order a personal size pizza. The spaghetti was tasty, but I've had better elsewhere. The service and beyond reasonable prices will keep me coming back when I'm in town."

Happy Camper

★★★★☆ 4.1 (850) • $$

"Happy Camper is slowly crawling up my list of favorite pizza parlors. Ther decor is too cute. Feels like you are literally in a camper van parked out in the woods. The lighting is very eclectic and I am here for it. The service can get slow during rush hours but is fast enough otherwise. Their Street Corn pizza is my absolute favorite. Corn with some cirija cheese and avocado crema? Yes, please! This pizza also comes with a side of tajin in a small cute bottle. I am such a fan! They also have a large collection of draft beers. Pizza and beer, what more could you ask for? :p"

Medici On 57th

★★★★☆ 3.6 (1026) • $$

"We were visiting U Chicago and stopped by Medici for lunch. There was a short wait to be seated. The restaurant looks like an old tavern, and they have interesting wall decor that is eclectic. The appetizers were really good! We scarfed down some onion rings and chili cheese fries. The loaded fries were stand-out amazing! The main lunch orders were a little underwhelming. I really liked my personal pie of veggie pizza, but my hubs thought his roast beef sandwich was "just okay." Our friend got a fried chick sandwich that looked good! I enjoyed the food! The service was fine. Everyone was pleasant. I would come back again. Of note, I got a latte next door at the cafe side of medici while we were waiting to be seated. And the latte was not good. I could barely drink it."

Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town

★★★★☆ 3.6 (1012) • $$

"Service- greeter and waiter Right away from the front desk and the waiter was on top of his game. We'll mannered as easy to talk to. Food- the seasoned fries were a hit with my 5yr old. The pizza was just right. Had a good crunch to the crust (seemed like a sweet crust to me too) and the Italian sausage was flavorful. Ambiance- we came during a weekday on a Thursday for dinner and it wasn't loud at all. Good for families and to have a conversation without the loud music killing the vibe. we'll come back!"

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.7 (935) • $$

"We always get deep dish when we're in Chicago. But we have Lou Malnati's and Giordano's back home. Pizano's is a great, different choice in that vein. The deep dish was fantastic and service was great. The dining area is filled with hockey memorabilia of you're into that."

La Villa Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (797) • $$

"Food was delicious! They give you some bread to start and then we shared an entree (comes with soup and salad) and pizza. We had a lot of leftovers too! The pizza was delicious - will be back for more!"

Pizzeria Portofino

★★★★☆ 3.9 (820) • $$

"Fabulous restaurant with stunning views! Thank you so much for making my sister's bridal shower so special! All of our food and drinks were so wonderful and the staff were THE BEST to work with!! I can't recommend them enough. I especially loved the limoncello spritz! Thank you again!"

Bonci

★★★★☆ 4.4 (613) • $$

"I would have never found this amazing little gem of a pizzeria if it was not for Yelp!There is a wide variety of pizzas, something for even the pickiest of pizza-eaters. However, the spicy eggplant 'za is where it's at!!!! It also happens to be vegan, but you would never know if it wasn't labeled. It does have little zip but not overwhelmingly so, and the eggplant is just perfect. YUM!!They also sell a selection of canned beers and wine. This is a very casual place with bar-style seating around the perimeter. It's unique in that you just say how big a piece you want, and they cut it (with scissors no less), and weight it. Price is based on weight. It is a bit on the pricey side but well worth it! Go here. Get the spicy eggplant. You won't regret it!!"

Coda Di Volpe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (568) • $$$

"I can see why chicagoans put up with their brutally cold and windy winters - the food here is beyond words. This place was no exception. Everything about it was perfect. The ambiance was great, service was great, the wine was good and the pizza and pasta were worth the flight alone. I would like to live near this place, I would never leave. The menu was incredible, I wanted to try everything. First time I ever ordered a pizza and they gave me scissors to cut it. Incredible. I might as well be in Naples if you ask me. The pasta was cooked perfectly Al dente, and has such a unique flavor profile, you could also tell the pasta was homemade. Everything tasted so incredibly fresh. I need more reasons to come to chi town!"

D'amato's Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (559)

"Buon cibo. Buon vino. Buon amici Finally got to taste the famous @damatosbakeryandsubs with my favorite collaborator @cassidyeatscarbs! We got the chicken Caesar salad sub, tomato focaccia, cheese pizza that wasn't pictured as well as their delicious Italian cookies! We were so excited to be able to have lunch here and luckily we missed the crazy rush of customers that came after us! The sandwich was yummy we wish the bread was a tad softer but overall it was nothing to complain about too much and the focaccia was sooooooooo soft and delicious honestly my favorite thing on their menu! And the dessert is always going to be another yummy part of our experience! The ambiance was crazy busy which is only the best sign ever for a place! We definitely want to go back and try it again with a different selection of menu items but the service was wonderful and so helpful when we told them that we had never been there before!:))) totally worth the hype, check this place out the next time you're around!"

Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana

★★★★☆ 4.2 (600) • $$

"When I had this Italian Neapolitan pizza for the first time, it changed the way I looked at pizza, I was so used to the Chicago deep dish and the NYC thin crust style. We ordered burrata and pistacchio pizza. The bread for the burrata was really soft, light, and easy to tear. That butter in the middle was full of flavor and creamy. I wished I had more of this but I had to stop and make room for pizza. After receiving the pistacchio pizza, that aroma was intoxicating. That first bite is very important. I tasted the basil and pistacchio pesto first, then fresh sausage and mozzarella. You'll feel full but not like overstuffed, like you're going to explode with the deep dish. Terrific service and prices are very standard for this area of Chicago. There was a sufficient amount of seating inside."

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.5 (857) • $$

"During my recent visit to Chicago (a couple of days ago) for a weekend-long stay, my friend wanted to have a Chicago deep-dish pizza. I searched online, and this place came up top of my research, so my friend and I came here to try it out. What my friend and I ordered were: -Chicken Louie (this is what I ordered myself, and it was so creamy and cheesy! So delicious. I would not recommend this for those who are lactose intolerant like myself ) -The Malnati Chicago Classic (is what my friend ordered, and he did a personal size, which is a plate size deep dish pizza--enough for my friend to enjoy traditional Chicago pizza) When my friend came to this place, we missed the early dinner rush! Plenty of people followed us after we sat down at the bar. Mind you, this past weekend was a busy one with the Cubs game and the Lollapalooza festival. The bartender was so attentive, and he was an entertainer. He is a great bartender and attentive to his bar guests! The restaurant is on two levels, and the dining area is on the bottom floor after entering the establishment."

Francesco's Hole In the Wall

★★★★☆ 4.2 (581) • $$

"This place not to be mistaken as the Francesca's chains. It's a stand-alone restaurant by a completely different owner. The food is deliciously addictive. It's a small place, I mean less than 40 tables (estimating). It's one room and they don't take reservations. The menu is on the wall and there is always a wait for a table so you'll have plenty of time to decide. If you don't see it on the menu, chances are high that they can make it for you! Now that's top notch service! The baked clams are SO FREAKING DELICIOUS! Seriously, not even exaggerating here. I could just have 4 dozen as my entree and still want more! Fried calamari always seems to taste better here than other restaurants, maybe it's what they season it with after being fried. Even if you don't have an appetizer, the warm and crusty bread that gets brought out is highly addictive! My husband loves their veal chop, it's tender and prepared perfectly. It's a large portion so depending on how hungry he is, it makes a good lunch the next day too! He's also a huge fan of their spicy seafood diavolo with linguine. They put in ample amounts of seafood like lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams, and salmon. The pasta and grilled bread is just the right thing to sop up all the very spicy sauce. My favorites are the osso bucco with risotto, the bucatini with lobster, crab and shrimp, and the black linguini with mussels, clams, and cherry tomatoes. The osso bucco is melt in your mouth delicious and there's nothing more sinful than digging out the marrow with a tiny shrimp fork to spread on a small piece of fresh bread. The black linguini is prepared just right with an ample amount of clams and mussels. There is a down side to the dish - the last few times the clams and mussels were not cleaned well so all the sand and grit really ruined the dining experience. The bucatini is just as delicious, but the last time I ordered it there was no lobster and they used fake crab (Gross!), and there was tiny broken pieces of salmon - it looked like someone's leftover meal and wasn't quite what I expected. It was rather disappointing since I wanted lobster and crab with pasta. They didn't let me know about the substitutions and NO quality restaurant should serve fake crab in place of real crab!I guess I'll stick to the osso bucco or something more consistent."

Kitchen 17

★★★★☆ 4.1 (590) • $$

"K17 has some of the best French fries I've ever had in my life. The vegan cheese and chili are also pretty amazing. The decor and atmosphere are a lot of fun, and the employees were all kind and helpful. I'll be back!"

Fatpour Tap Works Wicker Park

★★★★☆ 3.8 (686) • $$

"Came here on a Friday night around 8pm with no reservation and was able to get a table on the patio right away (ps they're dog friendly!). The server came right away with waters and gave us time for our order.We went with the JALA AT YOUR BOY and the Maple Bacon Burger with a side salad/Brussels and sweet potato fries/Brussels.The Jala was tasty but note - the jalapeño is HUGE with the seeds and veryyy spicy. The maple bacon was tasty, cooked well. Not the best burger I've ever eaten but very solid. The sides were on par, both tasty with good flavor. They also brought three dipping sauces for my SPF. I would prob give fatpour a four based on food alone but the server was so attentive and on top of everything that she deserves a five for this experience! I sadly don't recall her name but blonde, mid twenties probably and very kind!"

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (676) • $$

"I was staying right down the street at the Palmer House Hilton and wanted to try this spot. The exterior gave me a great vibe, see picture. The interior decor is old school, they have movie posters from Psycho on the wall and the mug shot of Frank Sinatra being arrested, great stuff to see all around the restaurant. The Exchequer Pub is right as you walk in the front door, the dining room is further back. They have great pizza, according to the person sitting next to me. For dinner, I got the Capone's Rigatoni with sausage and vodka sauce (A grade). This was a nice size serving, I could not finish everything. The service was very friendly, thanks Moe, who wore a Toronto Bluejays hat. The prices are great considering you are downtown in Chicago and you definitely get your money's worth. I washed it all down with a Zombie Dust - pale ale 6.5% ABV (Munster, IN)."

Paradise Park

★★★★☆ 4 (609) • $$

"Settled here for after dinner cocktail with friends. We opted to hang out on the rooftop patio. The vibe on the patio was really chill. The drink menu in the patio is different than the rest of the restaurant. Ultimately I got the FEELIN' CUTEstrawberry vodka, pama, sparkling lemonade & lemon. The drink was good but not strong. We decided to share an appetizer. ELOTE DIP contained chihuahua cheese, corn, pico de gallo, jalapeños and cream cheese, served with chips. The Elote dip was good and salty. It paired well with my cocktail. To finish off our night we shared a cookie skillet. The cookie was soft and goey. A nice night was had. I took off a star because our waitress was pushy, didn't wanna go downstairs to grab a cider for my friend and then pushed the 22% tip button on the toast automated machine."

Reno

★★★★☆ 4 (586) • $$

"Reno is walkable from Logan Square Auditorium and offers indoor and outdoor seating with a wide selection of thin crust pizzas and pastas and many other things.After a show at the auditorium we walked over and were able to snag a nice outdoor table for an early dinner. For the 4 of us, 2 pies were the perfect amount and we finished everything. For our red sauce pizza, we selected the Combo (fennel sausage, cremini mushroom, smoked onion, mozzarella, red sauce) and for the white sauce pizza we got the Philomena (robiola cheese, mozzarella, arugula, truffle oil). I think we selected the best two that complemented each other. The combo was heavier and meatier while the Philomena was earthy and fresh at the same time. Service was super fast and friendly and it was overall a delightful experience."

Napoli Per Tutti

★★★★★ 4.5 (428) • $$

"First time coming here. The service and food were excellent. I am normally not a big pizza eater. This had by far the best pizza I ever had. We had the Funghi E Salsiccia and the Capricciosa. Both were amazing. We also shared the Insalata Mista and the Calamari Fritti. Both were the perfect starts to the meal. What a gem in Schaumburg. We will definitely be back."

Eduardo's Enoteca

★★★★☆ 4.2 (490) • $$

"My luck finally ran out. 9 times of 10, food I order online is done before the promised time. I showed up about 10 minutes before the promised time and was still told it would be 20 more minutes. I ordered their Herb & Foccacia and two pizzas. The Herb & Focaccia was delicious. It came with olive oil to dip the bread but, overall a very simple flavorful dish. We went with their Margherita pizza and their Miele & Fig. I've definitely had better Margherita. It such a plan pizza that should be hard to mess up. My biggest issue was with the crust. It wasn't cooked long enough, it was more on the chewy side and not crispy enough. It was my first time trying Fig on a pizza. It was supposed to come with marinara sauce, honey goat cheese, mozzarella, dried figs, cayenne infused honey, arugula, although I mine was missing the arugula and I didn't see any honey or tasted anything cayenne on my pizza. Despite it missing those two key ingredients, the pizza was still damn delicious. It definitely changed my entire experience with this place. The goat cheese went perfect with the sweetness from the fig. The only thing it was missing was a kick from the cayenne infused honey. Will definitely be returning to try this pizza again."

Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub

★★★★☆ 4.2 (461) • $$

"I chanced upon this place one afternoon after my puppy yoga experience. Who would've thought that I liked it So much I would be here I weeks in a row.their Spinach and Artichoke Dip is seriously a must try!!! Also, get it with thebread instead of the chips. It's the BOMB!!!Their Pizza crust is also made WITHOUT EGGS! and I loved it! Both Deep Dish andThin crust are good. I do love to munch on the crust of the Deep Dish.We also liked their Sausage in Vodka Sauce pasta. It wasnt too heavy but creamy. Also loved the sausage. The place is a typical casual place. Nothing too fancy.Also shout out to CANDACE (Hope I spelled it right) she was my server for the twice that i've been there and she was amazing!!!!I am definitely coming back! Happy eating!!!"