Pizzas in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of pizzas in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

River North • $$

Cozy Italian tavern

Dante's Pizzeria

Dante's Pizzeria

Logan Square • $

New York-style pizza slices

Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio

Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio Hot right now

West Town • $$

Pizza party camper

PIZZ'AMICI

PIZZ'AMICI

West Town • $$

Tavern-style pizza den

Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk

Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk

Schaumburg

Roman pizza & wine pairings

Lark Restaurant & Bar

Lark Restaurant & Bar

Lake View East • $$

Drag brunch & wood-fired pies

Pizzeria Portofino

Pizzeria Portofino

River North • $$

Riverside pizza & vibes

L' Patron

L' Patron

Logan Square • $

Mexican deep dish mashup

Quartino Ristorante

Quartino Ristorante

River North • $$

Shareable Italian plates & drinks

Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

Robert's Pizza and Dough Company Hot right now

Streeterville • $$

Stadium pizza that slaps

Not everyone knows about these

Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian

Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian

Lincoln Park

Modern red sauce joint

The Little Lark

The Little Lark Great Terrace

Avondale

Wood-fired pizza & patio vibes

Novel Pizza Cafe

Novel Pizza Cafe

Lower West Side

Filipino tavern pies

Frank and Mary's Tavern

Frank and Mary's Tavern

Avondale • $

Neighborhood tavern since 1971

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Frequently asked questions

How are these pizzas in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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