Best Pizza in Chicago (2026)
100 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Pizza in Chicago
Showing 10 of 100 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Nancy's Pizza
Stuffed PizzaThe inventor of Chicago stuffed pizza, now serving the West Loop.
1000 W Washington Blvd · Fulton Market
Pizzeria Portofino
Italian TrattoriaElegant Italian trattoria-style pizza and pasta in River North.
317 N Clark St · River North
Happy Camper
Creative PizzaFunky, creative pizza and craft cocktails in Wrigleyville.
3458 N Clark St · Wrigleyville
Zarella Pizzeria
Italian TavernaUpscale Italian taverna with exceptional pizza in the heart of River North.
531 N Wells St · River North
Ranalli's Pizza Bar
Pizza BarLively pizza bar with Chicago-style pies and a full bar in the West Loop.
1326 W Madison St · West Loop
5 Squared Pizza
Detroit StyleCrispy, cheesy Detroit-style square pizza baked in Old Town Chicago.
1332 N Halsted St · Old Town
Homeslice Pizza
Slice BarCasual New York-style slices with a fantastic outdoor patio in Lincoln Park.
938 W Webster Ave · Lincoln Park
Gino's East
Deep DishOne of Chicago's most iconic deep dish institutions since 1966.
162 E Superior St · North Side
Chicago Pizza
Chicago OriginalUnique pot pie-style pizza served in a bowl, a Lincoln Park landmark since 1972.
2121 N Clark St · Lincoln Park
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Deep DishThe gold standard of Chicago butter crust deep dish in the South Loop.
805 S State St · South Loop
About Chicago Pizza
Chicago pizza is its own argument, and it has been for decades. What is Chicago style pizza is one of the most searched food questions in the country, not because people don't know the answer, but because the answer keeps expanding. The city invented deep dish, then stuffed pizza pushed the format further, and the Chicago thin crust that Chicagoans actually eat on a Tuesday night, cut in squares from a neighborhood spot, barely registers in the national conversation despite being just as fundamental to the city's identity. Best pizza in Chicago spans all three, and this page ranks across all of them using real platform data.
Lou Malnati's is the name that dominates Chicago deep dish searches nationally, and it appears three times in the FoodIndex top 25, at South Loop (#10), Gold Coast (#14), and River North (#17), which tells you something about review consistency across locations and neighborhoods. Giordano's holds two Loop entries and represents the stuffed pizza tradition at its most iconic. But the strongest individual score on this list belongs to Nancy's Pizza in Fulton Market at #1, which has built review consistency that neither of the big names can match in the current data. Gino's East on the North Side holds #8. Spacca Napoli in Ravenswood brings a Neapolitan approach that sits entirely apart from the deep dish conversation and ranks accordingly.
The neighborhood picture is worth understanding. River North has Pizzeria Portofino (#2) and Lou Malnati's (#17). Lincoln Park has Homeslice Pizza, Chicago Pizza, and La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria. Old Town has 5 Squared Pizza and Pazza Pizza. Wrigleyville has Happy Camper. For restaurants near Millennium Park, the Loop and River North entries are the relevant cluster. The best Chicago deep dish is the search that lands most visitors on this page, but Spacca Napoli at #23 is the answer for anyone who wants to know what Chicago pizza looks like when it isn't trying to be deep dish.
How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nancy's Pizza, Pizzeria Portofino, and Happy Camper are considered some of the best pizza spots in Chicago based on FoodIndex data. Rankings use signals like rating quality, review volume, recency, and consistency across public platforms, so the top spots reflect places with strong customer feedback.
FoodIndex gives each place a 0–100 score based on public ratings, review counts, recent activity, and consistency across platforms. Places with strong reviews, steady customer feedback, and enough review volume usually rank higher.
No. FoodIndex rankings are not paid placements. The order is based on data signals, not ads, sponsorships, or restaurant promotions.
Use the restaurant list, neighborhood filters, and address details on this page to find pizza near you in Chicago. You can also open each restaurant profile to compare ratings, review counts, menu links, and ordering options.
Yes. Ratings, reviews, menus, and restaurant details can change, so FoodIndex rankings may shift as new data comes in. Check back before you choose a place, especially if you are planning a visit, pickup, or delivery.
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