Pizzerias
Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta – Loop
www.pizanoschicago.com
The Malnati name is considered one of the oldest in deep dish pizza history, owned by Rudy Malnati Jr. Pizano’s serves up a winner in both his thin crust and deep dish.
Spacca Napoli – Ravenswood
In the Ravenswood neighborhood, pizza faithful to the authentic Neapolitan style can be found. Owned by Jonathan Goldsmith, Spacca Napoli pays tribute to a place Jonathan and his family consider a second home, Naples. Sometimes a trip to Ravenswood can feel like a trip to Italy.
Apart Pizza -Lincoln Square
www.apartpizzacompany.com
Situated at the corner of Lincoln & Montrose Apart’s brings us an artisinal pie whose roots come from the northern most region of Italy. The Bolzano region is responsible for these hand tossed thin crust pizzas.
redFLAME – Lincoln Park
www.redflamepizza.com
Take a trip down the “Clybourn Corridor” and you’ll find plenty of pizza… only 1 place is grilling it with a 2 step process inside a wine bar. Specialty pizzas here can change anyone’s opinion on what pizza should or shouldn’t be at the only game in town grilling their pies.
Pequod’s – Lincoln Park
www.pequodspizza.com
Steps from DePaul’s campus in the “Clybourn Corridor” lies one of the most unique deep dish pan pies. Pequod’s captures the sweet sauce, bread dough and a caramelized crust.
Gino’s East – River North
www.ginoseast.com
Truly a Chicago staple, the mecca of deep dish pizza. Simply put, a legend with locals, celebrities, and visitors all over the world. See why millions of people wait hours for these pizzas.
Coalfire – West Town
www.coalfirechicago.com
Cooking in Chicago’s original coal burning oven at temps over 800 degrees makes this place stand out. The crispy/chewy pizza is rarely found, but in West Town that is exactly what is waiting for you.
Italian Fiesta – Hyde Park
www.italianfiestapizzeria.com
It’s not every day you get to taste presidential approved pizza. Visit the pizza the Obamas call their favorite and hear how these pizzas made it all the way to Washington D.C.
Flo & Santo’s – South Loop
www.floandsantos.com
I had been searching high and low for pizza downtown that reminds me of “southside pizza” and low and behold it pops up in the South Loop, my own neighborhood of all places.
Frasca – Roscoe Village
www.frascapizzeria.com
Featuring specialty pizzas & a bevy of wine, Frasca delivers a wood burning oven that pairs their pizzas perfectly with their extensive wine selection.



