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
Candlelite Chicago
Chicago ClassicClassic Chicago thin-crust pizza with decades of history in West Ridge.
7452 N Western Ave · West Ridge
Eastern Style Pizza
Middle EasternUnique Middle Eastern-influenced pizza in Chicago's West Ridge.
2911 W Touhy Ave · West Ridge
Salerno's Pizza
Noble Square LegendA Noble Square neighborhood pizzeria with decades of Chicago character.
1201 W Grand Ave · Noble Square
Giordano's
Stuffed PizzaGiordano's famous stuffed pizza in the heart of the West Loop.
815 W Van Buren St · West Loop
Pizza By Sal
Local StapleA trusted local pizza spot delivering classic pies in Wilmette.
1133 Greenleaf Ave · Wilmette
Bonci Pizzeria
Roman SliceChicago's home of authentic Roman pizza al taglio, sold by the slice.
161 N Sangamon St · West Loop
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Deep DishLou Malnati's legendary deep dish serving Chicago's North Center.
4340 N Lincoln Ave · North Center
Billy Bricks Pizza
Wood-FiredHand-crafted wood-fired pizza and artisan ice cream in Highwood.
428 Green Bay Rd · Highwood
Northshore Pizza Company
Local ArtisanQuality artisan pizza crafted for the Northfield community.
300 N Happ Rd · Northfield
Larsa Mediterranean Grill
MediterraneanMediterranean grill and distinctive pizza in Skokie.
3724 Dempster St · Skokie
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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