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Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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    The experts at Eater and Chicago magazine recommend this place
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    Jon B.
    "Excellent Chicago style deep dish pizza."(13 Tips)
    Lesley S.
    "Great thin crust piled high with extra toppings!"(15 Tips)
    Greg
    "Great Italian wedding soup!"(2 Tips)
    Dieter K.
    "thin crust Detroit pie"(2 Tips)
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  • Eater
    EaterMarch 20, 2014
    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
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.August 8, 2018
    Excellent Chicago style deep dish pizza. Nice balance between cheese (not too much), sauce (good flavor), crust (crispy corn meal goodness), and toppings (sausage was excellent).
  • The Daily Meal
    The Daily MealSeptember 6, 2012
    Rudy's Special is a monstrous concoction, topped with cheese, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers, takes up to 30 minutes to cook all the way through. Request in advance! Read more
    Upvoted Sep 22
  • K W.heart icon on user image
    K WagnerOctober 6, 2017
    It's not just the food it's the experience. The manager John is great & will greet you in a way that is only found in Chi-Town. We were served by the warm and personable Eshe. And yes the pizza 🙌🏼!
  • S
    SSeptember 24, 2013
    The staff was wonderful, friendly and very good even when packed. Fried ravioli was great, loved the marinara &not usually a fan. The thin crust pizza was where it's at, better than their deep dish.
  • Diana A.heart icon on user image
    Diana AbAugust 30, 2015
    The individual deep dish pizza was more than enough food. It was awesome, although you have to take into account that it takes 30 minutes to make (it's worth it nom nom nom).
  • Chicago magazine
    Chicago magazineMay 8, 2012
    Rudy Malnati Jr. and his mother—who still makes every ball of dough—carry on the tradition of Chicago-style pizza in this festive Gold Coast spot. The buttery deep-dish remains among Chicago’s best. Read more
  • Rigo B.heart icon on user image
    Rigo BanuelosSeptember 18, 2017
    I really like their thin crust. The crust has a buttery crunch to it and the sausage is great.
  • Stephanie C.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie CianchettiFebruary 6, 2016
    Amazing deep dish pizza! So so good! This will be added to our pizza night rotation. The toasted raviolis are very good, too.
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel LeySeptember 19, 2018
    Friendly and welcoming staff and great food! Oh and the vodkas are pretty strong too... so we found out! A must visit.
  • Brad T.heart icon on user image
    Brad ThiesJune 23, 2017
    Lines were out the door at the "other" high ranked pizza joint. Walked right in for a table, a great craft beer, and wow-what a pie!
  • Diana F.
    Diana FriessJune 20, 2019
    Looking for thin crust pizza & you don't want to venture out into the neighborhoods? Then this is your place. Pizza here is almost like a thin crust Detroit pie, but round & tastier. Sorry, Detroit.
  • Tobias R.heart icon on user image
    Tobias ReiperAugust 22, 2015
    If you're in the area and want a great deepdish pizza then look no further but it will take 30 to 40 mins to make!!
  • Megan L.
    Megan LallyOctober 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best thin crust pizza in Chicago. (It's the crunchy, buttery, pastry-like crust.) Place your order w/the host while waiting for your table.
  • Lisa G.
    Lisa GrimmDecember 30, 2013
    The chopped salad as an entree, or to share. Best chopped I've ever had. Hands down. Also, the Rudy's special. Dynamite!
  • Laurassein
    LaurasseinJuly 23, 2021
    My gluten-free people say Pizano’s is the best in Chicago!
  • Dieter K.
    Dieter KieselDecember 11, 2018
    Looking for thin crust & you don't want to venture into the neighborhoods? Then this is your place. Pizza here is almost like a thin crust Detroit pie, but round & tastier. Sorry, Detroit.
  • Carlos L.heart icon on user image
    Carlos LopezNovember 15, 2016
    Really good pizza! Loved their meat lovers!
  • Sandy P.heart icon on user image
    Sandy PiehlFebruary 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place, great pizza, pasta, cocktails, atmosphere, and service. Sit at the bar.
  • Michelle R.
    Michelle RochonDecember 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best thin crust pizza anywhere. Can't visit Chicago without stopping. Call ahead for quicker pizza
  • Alida S.heart icon on user image
    Alida SalinasOctober 9, 2016
    Truly authentic Chicago atmosphere. The deep dish pizza was amazing!
  • Amanda A.
    Amanda AldrichFebruary 5, 2012
    I'm not normally a fan of deep dish, but WOW! Try the Rudy's Special. The mozzarella and sausage are magically delicious.
  • Marcos R.heart icon on user image
    Marcos RasbergeSeptember 20, 2023
    Amazing Pasta and Pizza , fantastic service 👍🏻
  • Elisha
    ElishaJuly 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Forget Giordano's or any other "authentic Chicago" pizza place. Pizano's is the best. Hands down.
  • Matthew L.
    Matthew LinderOctober 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best thin-crust pizza in the city. Buttery, crispy, crunchy, flaky, and delicious.
  • Michael C.
    Michael CsikiSeptember 2, 2011
    What can I say? It's hot, it's fresh, it's served in a downtown bar atmosphere and it's on State Street! It's awesome!
  • Gregheart icon on user image
    GregSeptember 12, 2014
    Great Italian wedding soup!
  • Peri K.
    Peri KaneApril 6, 2012
    30-40 minute wait per pizza, but so worth it. Their thin crust definitely worth the reputation.
  • Melody L.heart icon on user image
    Melody LeggeJanuary 2, 2016
    Large portions. Small. Good atmosphere. Friendly staff.
  • Denise C.heart icon on user image
    Denise CarmanOctober 8, 2013
    You know the pizza is great but so is the Italian wedding soup!
  • Lesley S.
    Lesley SmaleMarch 18, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Great thin crust piled high with extra toppings! Hands down my favorite
  • Joanne G.
    Joanne GMay 5, 2013
    Excellent za & pasta. Service is excellent...always!
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    ◎expNovember 19, 2017
    Great staff, awesome pizza!
  • Tina M.
    Tina Maguire SosvilleNovember 8, 2013
    Amazing Service.....and Great food and Mixology!!!!
  • Jennifer S.
    Jennifer StraubAugust 3, 2012
    I really wanted to like this place, but the pasta wasn't satisfying. I also didn't enjoy the "cafeteria-style" ordering system. I've heard good things about the pizza, so perhaps I should try again.
  • Jaclyn E.
    Jaclyn EvansFebruary 5, 2012
    Thin crust pizza is unbelievable! It's unlike anything I've ever had!!
  • Don W.heart icon on user image
    Don WyperSeptember 20, 2015
    Great bar and great pizza!
  • Meg
    MegJuly 27, 2012
    Their spin dip is phenomenal as is their deep dish!
  • Jayshree D.heart icon on user image
    Jayshree DesaiJanuary 20, 2016
    Love the vodka sauce pasta
  • Christi S.
    Christi StagnoMay 6, 2017
    The counter guy at Pizanos just yelled "F you" at me three times! Accused me of "throwing" the bill at him. No, I did not throw the bill at him, he was apparently having a bad day.
  • Prathamesh M.heart icon on user image
    Prathamesh MantriAugust 20, 2014
    Mamma's Hot Pasta. Must go for it
  • James J.heart icon on user image
    James JAugust 7, 2014
    Good for groups. Down to business. Good eats.
  • Bridgette W.heart icon on user image
    Bridgette WatsonJanuary 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Martinis!!!!!!
  • Karl H.
    Karl HobartJanuary 10, 2012
    The butter-crust deep dish is great with a Guinness.
  • ᴡ A.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ Al-SaadounOctober 5, 2014
    Pizza is great!
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GaspariniSeptember 21, 2016
    Decent pizza joint. Kinda just a hole in the wall spot.
  • Tom D.heart icon on user image
    Tom DubervilleSeptember 17, 2015
    Best pizza in Chicago!
  • Guadalupe T.heart icon on user image
    Guadalupe TorresNovember 24, 2018
    The place is great
  • Laney B.
    Laney BMay 21, 2011
    If you like spicy, order the "Hot mama," add chicken. Soo good!
  • Nancy L.
    Nancy Lara-RepettoMay 26, 2015
    Great local spot
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