CHICAGO GUIDE • DINING

Top 5 Chicago Pizza Joints

Five exceptional Chicago steakhouses, selected for outstanding cuisine, atmosphere, service, and the complete dining experience.

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TOP 5 PIZZA JOINTS

A cheese pizza with tomato sauce on a black pan in a restaurant with city skyline view at dusk.

01

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

RIVER NORTH • $$

A Chicago institution famous for buttery, flaky deep-dish crust, rich tomato sauce, and generations of classic Chicago pizza tradition.

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Slice of pepperoni pizza on a white plate with a Pequot's Pizza napkin on a wooden table, with salt, pepper, and Parmesan shakers and a glass of dark soda in the background.

02

Pequod’s Pizza

LINCOLN PARK • $$

Famous for its caramelized cheese crust and hearty pan pizza, Pequod’s has earned a devoted following among Chicagoans and visitors alike.

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Large rectangular pizza with cheese, tomato sauce, and toppings, served on a silver tray at Vito & Nick's Pizzeria in Chicago. The table has a checkered red and white tablecloth, and there are plates, napkins, and condiment jars nearby. The background shows framed photos and a sign for Vito & Nick's Pizzeria.

03

Vito & Nick’s Pizzeria

ASHBURN • $$

An old-school South Side favorite serving cracker-thin tavern-style pizza cut into squares, with crispy edges and unmistakable Chicago character.

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A pizza with mozzarella and basil leaves on a table overlooking a city skyline at sunset, with a sign reading 'Spacca Napoli Pizzeria' on the wall.

04

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

RAVENSWOOD • $$

A celebrated neighborhood destination dedicated to traditional Neapolitan pizza, featuring blistered wood-fired crusts and carefully sourced Italian ingredients.

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A pizzeria sign with Italian colors, featuring a pizza with melted cheese and tomato sauce, set against a city skyline at sunset with balloons and an Italian flag.

05

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria

SOUTH SIDE • $$

A longtime Chicago favorite known for thin, crispy crust, generous toppings, and a distinctive sauce that has made Italian Fiesta a South Side pizza tradition for generations.

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