I’ve lived in Chicago my whole life and have tried a lot of pizza. These are my favorite spots, from deep-dish to thin-crust to stuffed. If you’re visiting or just looking for the best pizza in the city, these places won’t disappoint.
A Chicago staple since 1947, Home Run Inn serves a buttery, cheesy deep-dish pizza that tastes like home. Their savory sausage topping is an all-time local favorite. I love the 31st location, the original spot.
Home Run Inn- 31st Street
Art of Pizza does both stuffed and thin-crust right. Generous toppings, rich cheese, and perfect crust make it a lifelong neighborhood favorite.
Art of Pizza Chicago
Beggar’s Pizza delivers rich, cheesy deep-dish pies that locals can’t get enough of.
Beggars Pizza
Good tavern style thin crust pizza
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
Giordano’s stuffed deep-dish is the pizza equivalent of comfort food—cheesy, hearty, and unforgettable. A must-try for any Chicago pizza fan.
Giordano's Pizza
Quintessential Chicago deep-dish: flaky crust, gooey cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Lou Malnati’s has been a city favorite for decades.
Lou Malnati's
Serving thin, crispy slices since 1946, Vito & Nick’s keeps it simple and perfect, classic Chicago thin crust at its best.
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
Ricobene’s combines hearty toppings with a golden crust for the kind of pizza that feels like a warm, local hug.
Ricobene's
Gino’s East is legendary for its deep-dish pies and its fun, graffiti-covered walls. A classic tourist-friendly spot that still delivers authentic Chicago flavor.
Gino's East | Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Pequod’s pan pizza is famous for its caramelized edges, cheesy layers, and perfectly baked crust. It’s a fan favorite and a Chicago must-eat.
Pequod’s Pizza
Light, airy crusts and creative toppings make this a go-to when you want something a little more gourmet but still very Chicago.
Robert's Pizza & Dough Company
This is the original birthplace of deep-dish pizza. Touristy but still worth it for the history and classic Chicago flavor.
