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Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

1. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

9.1
6649 N Lincoln Ave (at Prairie Rd), Lincolnwood, IL
Pizzeria · 65 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Lou Malnati’s has been serving the city for decades. It's all about with the signature “Lou,” topped with spinach, mushroom and sliced tomatoes. Get it with the buttercrust and thank us later. Read more.

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

2. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews

EaterEater: People line up to try the New Haven style thin-crust pizzas with red or white sauce, piled high with an enormous list of toppings: mashed potatoes, artichoke hearts, broccoli, clams, and meatballs. Read more.

Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

3. Pequod's Pizzeria

8.9
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews

EaterEater: You haven’t experienced deep dish until you’ve tried it with a caramelized crust. Load up on sausage, spinach, pepperoni, ground beef, giardiniera and taste the difference of the crispy, thick crust. Read more.

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

4. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.3
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The thin crust pies can be ordered with traditional red sauce or topped with olive oil, and the quality ingredients like prosciutto, Italian sausage, spicy salami and arugula pay tribute to Italy. Read more.

The Art of Pizza is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

5. The Art of Pizza

7.9
3033 N Ashland Ave (at Nelson Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 61 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This joint has seen its popularity rise thanks to its stuffed pizzas, including Art’s Southwestern (barbecue, ground beef, onion, bacon), and Art’s Hawaiian (pineapple, Canadian bacon, green pepper). Read more.

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

6. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

8.4
864 N State St (btwn W Delaware Pl. & W Chestnut St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 77 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Rudy’s Special deep dish comes loaded with sausage, mushroom, onion and green pepper while Chad’s Special thin crust includes chunks of chicken with housemade barbecue sauce. Read more.

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

7. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.

8.9
2121 N Clark St (at Dickens), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lincoln Park · 186 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pizza meets pie here, literally. The famous Pizza Pot Pie is an individual serving of Sicilian bread-type dough, homemade sauce, whole plum tomatoes, a special blend of tomatoes, sausage & mushrooms. Read more.

Vito & Nick's Pizzeria is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

8. Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

8.6
8433 S Pulaski Rd (at W 84 Pl), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ashburn · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pizza enthusiasts flock to this far southern spot, where the crispy, extra-thin crust pies are some of the best in the city. Top them with shrimp, sliced beef, ground beef, anchovies or sausage. Read more.

Marie's Pizza & Liquors is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

9. Marie's Pizza & Liquors

7.7
4127 W Lawrence Ave (at N Kedvale Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Mayfair · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Serving Chicago’s Northwest side for over seven decades, Marie’s thin crust pizzas come topped with a wide variety of ingredients including Italian beef, shrimp, anchovy, pepperoncini and more. Read more.

Connie's Pizza is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

10. Connie's Pizza

8.8
2373 S Archer Ave (at Normal Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Chinatown · 60 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Build your own pies with zucchini, capicolla, ground turkey, meatballs, spicy sausage & a variety of other ingredients. Stop in & see why this Chicago restaurant has become a nationwide favorite. Read more.

Giordano's is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

11. Giordano's

8.8
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews

EaterEater: These monstrous pies are loaded with cheese & sauce, and specialty creations include the Chicago Classic (pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers & onions), Tropic Delight (Canadian bacon and pineapple). Read more.

Home Run Inn Pizza is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

12. Home Run Inn Pizza

8.5
4254 W 31st St, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Little Village · 40 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The pizzas can be topped with a number of options including smoked ham, ground beef, zucchini/squash mix, roasted potatoes and more. Oh, don’t forget the garlic butter crust either. Read more.

Coalfire is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

13. Coalfire

9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 98 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The thin crust pies come out of a piping hot 800-degree coal fired oven and the results are impressive. Try the classic Margherita, or the Pesto, Moradella or Prosciutto creations. Read more.

Aurelio's Pizza - Homewood is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

14. Aurelio's Pizza - Homewood

9.2
18162 Hardwood Ave, Homewood, IL
Pizzeria · 54 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Get it any way you want it at Aurelio’s—thin, thick, stuffed or even gluten-free. Add meatballs, Italian beef, chicken, pineapple, giardiniera and more on top of that sweet sauce and chow down. Read more.

Roots Handmade Pizza is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

15. Roots Handmade Pizza

8.1
1924 W Chicago Ave (at N Winchester Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · East Ukrainian Village · 104 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Specialty creations include a taco pizza: taco seasoned crumbled sausage with mozzarella band cheddar, topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes and taco-seasoned chips; and a gluten-free pizza. Read more.

Pizzeria Da Nella Cucina Napoletana is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

16. Pizzeria Da Nella Cucina Napoletana

1443 W Fullerton Ave (btwn Janssen Ave & Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 27 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Monella (tomatoes, mozzarella, spicy salami), Ortolana (tomatoes, grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella) & Marechiaro (mozzarella, panna, smoked salmon & arugula). Read more.

Cafe Luigi is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

17. Cafe Luigi

2548 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Park West · 26 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Neapolitan pies can be loaded with ham, artichoke, eggplant, sausage, mushrooms and more. And if you’re not down with consuming a whole pizza by yourself, they sell them by the slice as well. Read more.

PR Italian Bistro is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

18. PR Italian Bistro

8.9
3908 N Sheridan Rd (Dakin/Byron), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 40 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Enjoy the Tropicale with ham & pineapple; Tutta with crumbled sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, black olives and bleu cheese; or Quattro Stagioni, made with artichoke hearts, mushrooms and ham. Read more.

Bricks Chicago is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

19. Bricks Chicago

7.4
1909 N Lincoln Ave (at Wisconsin St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town Triangle · 40 tips and reviews

EaterEater: There’s the Brickhouse, with pureed artichoke sauce; the Painful brings the heat with spicy pepperoni and jalapenos; and the Creole Shrimp packs a punch with spicy shrimp and pesto sauce. Read more.

Apart Pizza Company is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

20. Apart Pizza Company

2205 W Montrose Ave (btwn Leavitt and Bell), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Center · 16 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Thin crust pies done right, Apart’s signature offerings include the Quattro Formaggi (brie, goat, parmesan and bleu cheeses), Gamberetti (tomatoes, shrimp) and Francese (ham, brie, egg). Read more.

Osteria La Madia is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

21. Osteria La Madia

59 W Grand Ave (btwn N Clark St & N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 85 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Wood-fired thin crust pies are the specialty here with red & white varieties. Choose from pizzas like Clam & Fresno Chilies, Burrata & Fire-Roasted Eggplant, Housemade Lamb Sausage & Shaved Artichoke. Read more.

Burt's Place is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

22. Burt's Place

8.0
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The deep dish pies are topped with a housemade sausage, banana peppers, green & black olives, sliced tomatoes & more. Reservations are a must so be sure to call ahead so that your pie’s ready.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

23. Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar

9.0
3358 N Paulina St (at Roscoe St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Try the Prosciutto, Margherita or Soprano topped with hot capicola, sausage & pepperoni & sopressata for meat lovers. Stop in on Wednesdays for the best deal in town: buy 1 pie and get one free. Read more.

Bar Toma is one of Chicago's Most Iconic Pizzerias.

24. Bar Toma

110 E Pearson St (btwn Rush & Michigan), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 88 tips and reviews

EaterEater: These thin crust, wood-fired pizzas include the Merguez with lamb sausage; Dottore with prosciutto and arugula; and Penso Positivo with pancetta and fingerling potatoes. Read more.

25. Reno

7.8
2607 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Logan Square · 87 tips and reviews

EaterEater: You can’t go wrong with any of the choices like the Hog (porkbelly carnitas, salsa verde), Spanish Monster (mushroom duxelle, Spanish chorizo) or T.O. (smoked chicken, peanut salsa). Read more.