Best Pizza & Deep Dish in Chicago
Best Pizza & Deep Dish in Chicago
From legendary deep-dish to authentic Neapolitan and modern artisanal pies — discover Chicago’s best pizza.
Chicago’s Best Pizza
Chicago is known worldwide for its incredible pizza — from iconic deep-dish institutions to award-winning thin crust, tavern-style classics, and modern artisanal creations. Whether you're a first-time visitor craving a true Chicago deep-dish pie or a local looking for the city's best wood-fired slices, this guide highlights the must-try spots across the city.
Explore Chicago Pizza Styles
Deep Dish
Wood-Fired & Neapolitan
Wood-Fired & Neapolitan
Chicago’s famous buttery crust & hearty pies.
Wood-Fired & Neapolitan
Wood-Fired & Neapolitan
Wood-Fired & Neapolitan
Thin, blistered crust with artisanal ingredients.
Tavern-Style Thin Crust
Wood-Fired & Neapolitan
Italian Classics & Red Sauce Joints
Chicago’s local favorite — crispy squares.
Italian Classics & Red Sauce Joints
Italian Classics & Red Sauce Joints
Italian Classics & Red Sauce Joints
Traditional pizzerias with old-school vibes.
Modern Artisanal
Italian Classics & Red Sauce Joints
Pizza + Brewery Combo
Creative flavors + chef-driven pies.
Pizza + Brewery Combo
Italian Classics & Red Sauce Joints
Pizza + Brewery Combo
Pubs & breweries with standout pizza options.
The Best Deep-Dish Pizza in Chicago
Lou Malnati’s (Multiple Locations)
Pequod’s (Lincoln Park / Morton Grove)
Lou Malnati’s (Multiple Locations)
The classic: buttery crust, rich sauce, iconic flavor.
Giordano’s (Citywide)
Pequod’s (Lincoln Park / Morton Grove)
Lou Malnati’s (Multiple Locations)
Stuffed deep-dish with a signature cheese pull.
Pequod’s (Lincoln Park / Morton Grove)
Pequod’s (Lincoln Park / Morton Grove)
Pequod’s (Lincoln Park / Morton Grove)
Known for caramelized crust — a Chicago favorite.
Gino’s East (Downtown)
UNO Pizzeria & Grill (River North)
Pequod’s (Lincoln Park / Morton Grove)
Historic deep-dish with a crunchy, yellow cornmeal crust.
UNO Pizzeria & Grill (River North)
UNO Pizzeria & Grill (River North)
UNO Pizzeria & Grill (River North)
The original home of Chicago deep-dish.
Labriola (Streeterville)
UNO Pizzeria & Grill (River North)
UNO Pizzeria & Grill (River North)
Modern take on deep-dish + artisanal pizzas.
Best Neapolitan & Wood-Fired Pizza
Spacca Napoli (Ravenswood)
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. (Streeterville)
Spacca Napoli (Ravenswood)
Authentic Neapolitan, certified & beloved.
Paulie Gee’s Logan Square
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. (Streeterville)
Spacca Napoli (Ravenswood)
Creative toppings + Detroit-style options.
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. (Streeterville)
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. (Streeterville)
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. (Streeterville)
Waterfront pizza with perfect crust texture.
Forno Rosso (West Loop / Harlem Ave.)
Forno Rosso (West Loop / Harlem Ave.)
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. (Streeterville)
Neapolitan pies baked in a wood-fired oven.
Etta (Bucktown / River North)
Forno Rosso (West Loop / Harlem Ave.)
Coalfire (West Town / Lakeview)
Known for wood-fired dishes + incredible pizzas.
Coalfire (West Town / Lakeview)
Forno Rosso (West Loop / Harlem Ave.)
Coalfire (West Town / Lakeview)
Charred crust + excellent ingredients.
Best Tavern-Style Thin Crust Pizza
Vito & Nick’s (South Side)
Vito & Nick’s (South Side)
Vito & Nick’s (South Side)
The gold standard for crispy thin crust squares.
Pat’s Pizza (Lincoln Park)
Vito & Nick’s (South Side)
Vito & Nick’s (South Side)
Classic tavern-style since 1950.
Barnaby’s (Northbrook)
Roots Handmade Pizza (Multiple Locations)
Roots Handmade Pizza (Multiple Locations)
Beloved suburban tavern pizza.
Roots Handmade Pizza (Multiple Locations)
Roots Handmade Pizza (Multiple Locations)
Roots Handmade Pizza (Multiple Locations)
Quad Cities-style with creative toppings.
Modern Artisanal Pizza Spots
Pizza Friendly Pizza (West Loop)
Middle Brow Bungalow (Logan Square)
Middle Brow Bungalow (Logan Square)
Sicilian slices with chef-driven creativity.
Middle Brow Bungalow (Logan Square)
Middle Brow Bungalow (Logan Square)
Middle Brow Bungalow (Logan Square)
Sourdough-based pizzas + brewery vibes.
Bureau Pizza (West Loop)
Bureau Pizza (West Loop)
Bureau Pizza (West Loop)
Trendy OBX-inspired pies with fresh ingredients.
Milano’s Pizzeria
Bureau Pizza (West Loop)
Bureau Pizza (West Loop)
Classic but elevated & very local.
Best Pizza by Neighborhood
River North
West Loop / Fulton Market
Lincoln Park
Lou Malnati’s|Giordano’s|Pizzeria Uno
Lincoln Park
West Loop / Fulton Market
Lincoln Park
Pequod’s|Pat’s|Coalfire
West Loop / Fulton Market
West Loop / Fulton Market
West Loop / Fulton Market
Roots|Etta|Pizza Friendly Pizza
Logan Square
Streeterville / Gold Coast
West Loop / Fulton Market
Paulie Gee’s|Middle Brow|Reno
Streeterville / Gold Coast
Streeterville / Gold Coast
Streeterville / Gold Coast
Labriola|Robert’s Pizza
South Loop
Streeterville / Gold Coast
Streeterville / Gold Coast
Lou Malnati’s|Aurelio’s
Wicker Park
Wicker Park
Wicker Park
Piece Brewery|Nancy’s (nearby)
Pizza Inspiration
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