Chicago Style Pizza reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 198 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 19 posts to rank the best Chicago Style Pizza brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood, r/milwaukee, r/Dallas, r/SFVfood. Top-rated brands include Jimmy's Pizza Cafe (4.5/5), Lou Malnati's (4.8/5), Giordano's (3.8/5).
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Reviews198
Subreddits18
Posts19
Brands90
Products21
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#1
Jimmy's Pizza Cafe
4.5
(13)
"Jimmy's. /thread."
"Jimmy’s"
"THANK YOU it’s soooo good and underrated."
"Jimmy's without a doubt."
"Jimmy’s is the closest I’ve gotten to the NY slice."
"For best I'll say Jimmy's."
"Jimmy's #1 even though the quality has dipped a little since the move."
"Jimmy’s and Dimo come in at a close 2nd and 3rd"
"Jimmy’s"
"I’ve been told Jimmy’s would be a highly rated slice in NY."
#2
Lou Malnati's
4.8
(12)
"I love Lou Malnoti's thin crust"
"Lou Malnati’s is the greatest!"
"None of the options discussed in this thread can hold a candle to the pastry-like crust of Malnati’s!"
"Lou Malnati are all actual good deep dish style pizza."
"The second one which was Lou Malnati's was unbelievable."
"If you want a good one...just order online from Lou Malnattis. They ship and they are way better than anything you'll find here."
"Lou Malnati's (deep dish and awesome thin crust) in Park Ridge."
"Even after being frozen, its still better than anyone's chicago-style deep dish around here."
"They actually freeze and ship really well."
"I liked Gino’s East but thought Lou Malnotti’s frozen was way better"
#3
Giordano's
3.8
(13)
"I will still drive to kenosha for Giordano's first"
"Giordano’s is originally from Chicago and is so good."
"If you want Deep Dish go to this Giordanos. It's MY personal fav deep dish."
"Giordano's Frozen and shipped is better for pizza."
"Try Giordano's."
"Giordanos also has frozen pizzas at Costco. Recommend those if you want something more authentic"
"Giordanos Rosemont"
"Giordano's is known for their stuffed pizzas. Good stuff."
"You could go one stop over to Rosemont and walk to Giordano's quite easily."
"Is it the BEST Chicago style pizza? Many can argue, but it's pretty damn fine."
#4
Rosati's
4.0
(7)
"They do both here https://myrosatis.com/winterpark/ best I have had."
"There is a Chicago tavern-style place in Pontoon Beach called Rosati’s. I like it. Definitely worth a visit."
"Rosati's is one of my favorites in the Chicago-land area. Better than Lefty's, in my opinion."
"You gotta go to Rosati’s up in Frederick, MD. That’s the real deal."
"Yes to Rosati in Mckinney...Lived in Chicago 18 years, and they make a decent pie..."
"Not in Dallas but good deep dish, Rosati’s-McKinney"
"Rosati’s if you can put up with eh sauce."
#5
ZaZa's
3.6
(7)
"Zaza’s is actually really solid"
"Zaza’s is what you’re looking for"
"ZaZa’s"
"Zaza’s or Pauline Gee’s"
"For third I'd put Zazas, it's a little bland."
"Zaza’s"
"Zazas or prince street grandma slice"
#6
Dante's
3.6
(7)
"Dante’s on Armitage"
"Dante’s"
"Dante's or Jimmy's. I prefer Dante's."
"Dante’s in the city."
"Jimmys and Dantes"
"My husband, originally from New York, loves Dante's and is adamant that all the others are awful."
"I would say don't bother with Dante's or Gigios, neither makes the list for me."
#7
Pizzeria Scotty
5.0
(5)
"Pizzeria Scottys"
"Pizzeria Scottie’s in stallis"
"The best is pizzeria Scotty."
"Pizzeria Scotty"
"Pizzeria Scotty's, though it's been a long time for me."
#8
Dimo's
4.4
(5)
"Dimo's! Not only they nail the style...the place just feels like a random no bullshit slice shop in NYC."
"I second the vote for Dimo’s."
"Jimmy’s and Dimo come in at a close 2nd and 3rd"
"Agreed, their pizzas are very good."
"Dimo’s"
#9
Pequod's
4.5
(4)
"I would walk a couple miles for a Pequods pie right now."
"I still love Chicago deep dish. Pequods forever."
"If DC spots don’t pan out, Pequods ships frozen pies."
"Probably over-hyped, but worth the experience and consider it closer to Chicago deep dish than Giordano's."
#10
West of Chicago Pizza Company
4.0
(4)
"Check out West of Chicago Pizza Company in west seattle"
"West of Chicago brought me back. Even though there was something like: hmmm I can objectively tell this isn't the best deep dish it hit such a visceral spot."
"West of Chicago was definitely good."
"Windy City Pie and West of Chicago pizza are both good."
#11
Delfino's
2.5
(6)
"If you want to get a good reminder of what a good Chicago style tastes like, Delfino’s hits the spot. BUT you have to get the stuffed to actually get the deep dish and I’ll admit that might be a bit much."
"Delfino’s is probably closest, but you have to get the stuffed which might make it a little much."
"Delfinos and Johnny Mo's are both good"
"Deflino is not it. It’s not actual deep dish and in my opinion is very nasty."
"Delfino's was bland as hell. So disappointing"
"Delfinos is trash."
#12
Taste of Chicago
3.8
(4)
"Taste of Chicago"
"Taste of Chicago hands down"
"I second taste of Chicago! So good!"
"Taste of Chicago if you can put up with undercooked dough."
#13
Pequod's Pizza
5.0
(3)
"The Pequods in Morton Grove is only an hour away actually"
"Pequod's isn't technically deep dish, it's pan. But it's still amazing, up there with the best pizza in Chicago."
"Pequod's is a very solid pick."
#14
Masa
4.7
(3)
"Masa of Echo park has fantastic Chicago deep dish."
"Love Masa’s deep dish pie."
"Masa is a good interpretation of the Chicago style."
#15
Burt's
4.3
(3)
"Burt's or Pequod's (deep dish) in Morton Grove."
"BURTS!"
"Piquods and Burt's are a quick Uber ride from O'Hare."
#16
Windy City Pie
4.3
(3)
"Windy City pies by far."
"I'm partial to the white sauce style pizzas they have. But it's all very good."
"Windy City Pie and West of Chicago pizza are both good."
#17
Paulie Gee's
3.0
(4)
"Paulie Gee's is great but has less overall flavor."
"Paulie gs is #2 even though it's a little greasyer than I'd prefer."
"Zaza’s or Pauline Gee’s"
"Pauli gees it reminded me of the two dollar slices in New York."
#18
Vito & Nicks
4.0
(3)
"Tavern style is the real stuff you want to get when in Chicago. Vito & Nicks/Pats Pizza or Peaquod's for a pan pizza"
"Vito and Nicks on Pulaski"
"Vitos and Nicks is the loudest of the ones who claim the title of inventing tavern style pizza"
#19
Luigi's
3.7
(3)
"It was the best NY pizza in the whole city."
"Yes, this was the closest I could find to NY style pizza that I had when I lived in NYC briefly. It was great!"
"I did not like Luigi’s at all."
#20
Lefty's
3.7
(3)
"Lefty’s in Hillcrest or South Park"
"For Chicago style there's Chicago Bros, Lefty's and Regents Pizza."
"Lefty's was good but dough was slightly thicker and less crackery than expected, still crispy though, probably more authentic."
#21
Fixture
5.0
(2)
"Give Fixture a try. We love it."
"Fixture, by far!"
#22
The Hungry Italian
4.5
(2)
"They do, rebranded to The Hungry Italian and moved to Oakville. Still the best deep dish pizza in the GTA."
"I have head good things about The Hungry Italian (used to be The Hungry Dragon) on the east side of Oakville. I believe they do Chicago style pizza"
#23
Windy City
4.5
(2)
"Windy city does pan pizza similar to Pequods. And their thin crust is cured so it's crispy and super thin."
"Windy City both there deep dish and there tavern or are awesome"
#24
Garibaldi's
4.5
(2)
"My husband is a New York Italian and swears by Garibaldi’s."
"Garbibaldi’s in the suburbs."
#25
Cowabunga Pizza
4.0
(2)
"Try Cowabunga pizza in Bridgeport. You’ll thank me later."
"Cowabunga just opened and has some really good New York slices with a Chicago twist."
#26
Crushed Pizzeria
4.0
(2)
"Crushed Pizzeria. Way better than Zaza's, cheaper."
"Crushed"
#27
Pizza Lobo
4.0
(2)
"Pizza Lobo takes my vote!"
"Pizza lobo is pretty good too."
#28
Panino's
4.0
(2)
"Just south of Irving is Panino’s. Really great - especially the crust when it’s fresh out of the oven. Highly recommend."
"The east coast style pizza at Panino’s is good."
#29
Little Caesars
4.0
(2)
"Little Caesar’s is good from my experience"
"Little Caesar’s thin crust pepperoni is pretty damn good for like $8 bucks."
#30
Joe's
4.0
(2)
"Joe’s makes a solid slice of pie"
"Former lifelong NYer here: Joe's in Sherman Oaks"
#31
Bridge City
4.0
(2)
"Bridge city is Chicago tavern style pizza...the better style"
"Love bridge city, but it’s not deep dish."
#32
Piece
3.5
(2)
"Piece has great pizza."
"#3 is piece in Bucktown, even though it's shaped stupid and technically not new York style because of the shape but it tastes right."
#33
Prime Pizza
3.5
(2)
"Prime pizza- they have a location in burbank. don't skip the ranch"
"Prime pizza in Burbank is decent if you are in the area"
#34
Blackthorn
3.5
(2)
"Blackthorn pub in St. Louis has better Chicago style pizza than the pizza I’ve had in Chicago."
"Love me some Blackthorn, but OP is asking about tavern style, which is a thin crust pie."
#35
Chicago's Pizza
3.5
(2)
"It's a great deal for a local spot and we usually get 2 - 3 meals out of it."
"Or maybe go further to Irving Park and get a slice from Chicago's Pizza."
#36
Gino's East
3.5
(2)
"Deep Dish = Gino’s East in Sherman oaks."
"Gino’s East at Riverside & Coldwater"
#37
Wells Brothers
5.0
(1)
"OP should seek out the best tavern style pizza in the area (not just MKE) and that's Wells Brothers in Racine."
#38
Exchequer
5.0
(1)
"Exchequer is the best."
#39
Gio
5.0
(1)
"I hit Gio in Rockford closer for me but still amazing."
#40
Chicago Style Pizza
5.0
(1)
"Best Deep Dish in the GTA is in…Hamilton?! Chicago Style Pizza"
#41
Amar Pizza
5.0
(1)
"Don't sleep on Amar Pizza. You can order their Chicago style in Sm, Med, Lrg as cheese, meat lovers, spinach, spice, deluxe, veggie, seafood and philly steak or add your own toppings. I've gotten it before and each slice is a meal in itself. Love it."
#42
Bert's
5.0
(1)
"Bert’s deep dish sausage is too tier as well"
#43
Two Doughs
5.0
(1)
"They have amazing thin AND thick. Get a thin plus one or two slices of thick."
#44
Tortorice's
5.0
(1)
"My favorite deep dish is Tortorices. Also their tavern style is S tier"
#45
Flo & Santos
5.0
(1)
"Flo & Santos in south loop. The polish tavern style pizza is the best"
#46
Old Tinley Pub
5.0
(1)
"Old Tinley Pub. You’re going to wait a while but it’s worth the wait. Local dive bar."
#47
Vito's
5.0
(1)
"My favorite one was from Vitos and it was giardinera and pepperoni."
#48
TNT
4.0
(1)
"TNT was great, it's the only one that had a really cracker-like crust as opposed to just well done thin crust, and their 4-cheese blend was the tastiest IMO"
#49
Chicago Bros
4.0
(1)
"For Chicago style there's Chicago Bros, Lefty's and Regents Pizza."
#50
Regents Pizza
4.0
(1)
"For Chicago style there's Chicago Bros, Lefty's and Regents Pizza."
#51
Gennaro's 2
4.0
(1)
"Not in the city, but Gennaro's 2 is solid in Collegeville."
#52
Geno's East
4.0
(1)
"If you look in the frozen section of some stores they have Geno's East which are pretty damn good."
#53
Nicky's Deep Dish
4.0
(1)
"Nicky’s Deep Dish in Lansdale"
#54
Michael's
4.0
(1)
"Michael’s on Broadway and Irving Park (ish)"
#55
Palermo's
4.0
(1)
"Palermo’s. Michael’s on Broadway is really good and affordable too."
#56
Rotolo's
4.0
(1)
"Shocked that every time this question comes up that more people aren’t aware of Rotolo’s in Frisco. Good Deep Dish."
#57
Lou's
4.0
(1)
"Lou’s ships."
#58
Rotolo's Craft and Crust
4.0
(1)
"Rotolo’s Craft and Crust in Frisco, does a great Tavern style too"
#59
Gino's
4.0
(1)
"Gino's is pretty good. They're from Chicago I think? My wife grew up there and approves of it."
#60
Villa Napoli
4.0
(1)
"Villa Napoli"
#61
Barnaby's
4.0
(1)
"Barnaby's (tavern style) in Niles."
#62
CRUST Brewery
4.0
(1)
"If you want more of a thin crust sicilian style too, you can go to CRUST Brewery and enjoy some cold beer as well."
#63
Sammy's
4.0
(1)
"Sammy's is definitely better than portillos"
#64
Trattoria di Carlo
4.0
(1)
"I liked the deep dish at Trattoria di Carlo in Oak Creek"
#65
Edwardo's
4.0
(1)
"Edwardo's spinach was my favorite."
#66
Pizza Man
4.0
(1)
"Pizza man has a good deep dish."
#67
Betty's
4.0
(1)
"Betty's in Oak Park is pretty good"
#68
Nonna's
4.0
(1)
"Nonna's NY style is great."
#69
Piece Brewery
4.0
(1)
"Piece Brewery has great beer New Haven style pies."
#70
Piece Brew & Pizza
4.0
(1)
"Try Piece Brew & Pizza, at the Damen stop on the Blue Line."
#71
Tavern Style Pizza
4.0
(1)
"Get you some Tavern Style pizza too - a Chicago specialty."
#72
Andiamo's
4.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of Andiamo's at the corner of Halsted and Diversey."
#73
Hungry Dragon
4.0
(1)
"For Chicago ish type style pie... Check out Hungry Dragon in Oakville."
#74
Ultimate Pizza
4.0
(1)
"Ultimate Pizza n Walled Lake has a solid Chicago pie."
#75
Roger's Roost
4.0
(1)
"I've always enjoyed Roger's Roost (Sterling Heights) Chicago style."
#76
Chicago's
4.0
(1)
"I'm partial to Chicago's on vernor highway, they get the crust right"
#77
Gino
4.0
(1)
"Gino is good deep dish style pizza."
#78
Uno
4.0
(1)
"Uno is good deep dish style pizza."
#79
Barone's
4.0
(1)
"Thin crust = Barone’s in Valley Glen is the closest I’ve found to a true Chicago style pizza."
#80
Al's
4.0
(1)
"Then get a thin crust at Al’s."
#81
Moretti's
4.0
(1)
"Morettis in Rosemont on Higgins a half block from Giordanos is good."
#82
Patxi's
4.0
(1)
"Try Patxi’s in Porter Ranch. They have Chicago and other pizza. Good stuff"
#83
Numero Uno Pizza
4.0
(1)
"This place is pretty good in Northridge/Granada Hills area"
#84
Slice House
3.0
(1)
"Slice house in Burbank"
#85
Geno's
3.0
(1)
"I tried one of the frozen Geno’s deep dish pies a few months back and thought it was decent."
#86
Uno's
3.0
(1)
"Uno’s scratches the itch."
#87
312 Pizza
3.0
(1)
"312 pizza is good. BUT their quality has been dripping for the last year. Used to be amazing now it’s average"
#88
Bob's Pizza
3.0
(1)
"Bob's Pizza."
#89
Dough Bros
3.0
(1)
"Dough Bros"
#90
Gigio's
3.0
(1)
"Gigio's in Uptown"
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