Whether your go-to is Chicago deep dish, thin-crust or Neopolitan-style, these Chi-Town pizzerias know how to make some of the best slices in the city.
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161 N. Sangamon St. / Website
With locations in Chicago, Miami and Rome, this spot is home to delicious Roman-style rectangular pies. Visitors can choose from flavor combos like soppressata, prosciutto cotto, sausage and mushroom, spicy eggplant and meatball pizza alongside an ever-changing list of seasonal offerings.
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1321 W. Grand Ave. / Website
This pizzeria creates coal-forged pizzas that come out slightly charred and bubbly, reaching temperatures as high as 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Diners can choose from Coalfire’s range of offerings like lasagna pizza topped with mozzarella, sauce, pork sausage, sweet red pepper, whipped ricotta, basil and garlic and the “BaconJam” with sauce, mozzarella, soppressata, bacon jam, stracciatella and chives.
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3335 N. Southport Ave. / Website
This cozy Southport pizzeria was just named one of the top 50 pizzerias in the U.S. by acclaimed online guide 50 Top Pizza for its top-notch Neapolitan and square-cut Sicilian pizzas, prepared in a Stefano Ferrara wood-fire oven and cut with traditional pizza shears. The pies are paired with tasty toppings like stracciatella, baby arugula, DOP prosciutto, figs, pistachio, ricotta salata and balsamic essenza; black truffle sauce, DOP mozzarella di bufala, arugula and parmigiano reggiano; and calabrian chili, honey glaze and potatoes.
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3463 N. Clark St.; 1615 N. Damen Ave.; 4647 N. Lincoln Ave. / Website
With locations in Wicker Park, Wrigleyville and Ravenswood, this neighborhood pizzeria is the place to try innovative flavor combos like chicken and waffle, mac and cheese and elote slices. Or stick to classics like margarita, cheese, pepperoni and sausage. Vegans and vegetarians are also in for a treat with offerings like vegan mac, seitan chicken-topped “Buff Chick” and barbecue Chick’n pizza.
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1340 S. Michigan Ave. / Website
Open since 1974, this iconic pizzeria is famous for its stuffed pies—its spinach and cheese being a longtime favorite. With an extensive selection of deep dish, thin-crust and extra thin-crust pizzas, this must-visit spot offers slices for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Swing by to try pies like the “Deep Dish Special” with sausage, mushrooms, green peppers and onions and the bacon barbecue chicken thin-crust pizza with balsamic onions. Or, pick your favorite toppings to build your own custom pie.
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521 S. Dearborn St.; 162 E. Superior St.; 1111 W. Granville Ave. / Website
Best known for its deep dish, Gino’s takes pride in sourcing ingredients from family-run organizations. The pizzeria offers delivery or in-store dining for those who seek the perfect pizza with delicious drinks. Sample offerings like the “Italian Special” with giardiniera, sweet peppers and Italian beef and the three-cheese with cheddar, romano and fresh mozzarella.
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Various locations / Website
With locations across the city, this pizzeria is one of the best spots for Chicago deep dish, with buttery crusts and tasty toppings like sausage, Italian beef, giardiniera and more. Not a deep-dish pizza fan? Lou’s thin-crust pizzas are equally beloved with a flaky, Tavern-style crust and toppings like California tomatoes and Wisconsin cheese. The menu expands further with offerings like Caesar salad, minestrone soup, meatball sandwiches and tiramisu.
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1125 E. 55th St. / Website
Nella Pizza e Pasta is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Neapolitan concept from renowned pizzaiola Nella Grassano. The Hyde Park joint serves its popular “Funghi e Salsiccia” pie with sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, tomato sauce and basil alongside specialties like the prosciutto and mozzarella-topped “Vesuvio” and the “Amalfi” with mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach and goat cheese.
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2451 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
This Logan Square hot spot features mouthwatering ‘za with crafty toppings like gruyere, fresh thyme, bacon jam and pickled shallots. Mondays bring $15 wood-fired pizza, select beers and a Benchmark shot (in-house only). Trivia night takes place every Thursday at 7 p.m., offering the chance to win Paulie Gee’s Logan Square gift cards.
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2207 N. Clybourn Ave. / Website
Open since 1970, this quintessential Windy City spot serves deep-dish pan pizza with a caramelized crust and thin-crust pies topped with basil, meatballs, spinach, pepperoncini, pineapple, sausage, ground beef, Canadian bacon and more. Diners can also order a 10-inch frozen pizza, which takes just 30 minutes to bake at home. Be sure to take a look at the drink menu to pair your Pequod’s slices with spirits, beer and wine.
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1927 W. North Ave. / Website
This Wicker Park brewpub is known for its New Haven-style thin-crust pizza and craft beer. Sample popular combos like the tangy “Red Pizza” with mozzarella and grated aged Pecorino-Romano, the “White Pizza” with olive oil, garlic and mozzarella (add clams to get the full New Haven experience) and the honey butter fried chicken pizza with HBFC, blue cheese, scallions, HBFC signature buffalo sauce and crunchies. Be sure to order some of Piece’s award-winning brews, like the World Beer Cup Champion, Small Brewpub or Brewmaster. Leave room for a chocolate pizza dessert inspired by Rick Nielsen and Rachael Ray.
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1924 W. Chicago Ave.; 744 S. Dearborn St. / Website
For Quad Cities-style malt crust pizza, Roots Handmade Pizza is the place to go. With locations in West Town and the South Loop, the pizzeria offers can’t-miss selections like “Taco Pizza” with taco-seasoned crumbled sausage, Roots’ classic pizza sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Restaurant goers can also order specialties like chicken parm with spaghetti and marinara, meatball subs and Roots’ signature Caesar salad with romaine and red leaf lettuce, crispy prosciutto, pepperoni, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan and creamy dressing.
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1769 W. Sunnyside Ave. / Website
Dig into Neapolitan-style pizza at this Ravenswood mainstay, which offers sweet and savory toppings like pistachio cream, sweet salami, cherry tomatoes, sausage, basil and more. Diners can pair their pies with small bites like burrata, caprese and olive oil-topped arugula salad.
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8433 S. Pulaski Road / Website
Since the ’50s, this family-owned pizza joint has served its signature thin-crust 'za, with toppings like ground beef, olives, spinach and hot or mild giardiniera. Guests can pair their slices with small bites like calamari, ravioli and cheese sticks and entrees like half or full-slab ribs, jumbo shrimp and fried chicken.
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