Pequod's Pizza There are approximately 2,500 pizza joints in Chicago, but only a hand full of them are regularly lauded and staunchly defended as the best. Pequod's, named after the whaling ship from Moby Dick, is one of the few.
Gino's East of Chicago Gino's is at the top of the A-list for those hungering for deep dish pizza. It's been in operation for over 40 years and has perfected a secret sauce recipe flavored with big savory chunks of tomato. And the crust – oh, the crust - thick, golden and rich to the taste. It will delight the taste buds of even the most critical pizza gourmet.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria If you’re into original tasting pizza, you’ll find it at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in River North. The restaurant’s menu of pizza and pastas rivals the best in a city world famous for the deep-dish delight. And don’t forget to try the pie made with the well-known buttercrust dough; it’s not for calorie counters, just those with forgiving waistlines. The place is decorated with sports memorabilia such as local Chicago jerseys, baseballs, and sports pictures from a collection of Lou’s favorite players.
Papa Milano's The gnocchi swims in a thick, meaty marinara sauce. You pause for a sip of chianti that only enhances the taste of the pasta and then your fork finds a piece of this rich, freshly made specialty of the house. Sitting at a table in Papa Milano’s, makes you marvel that this tiny and modest looking restaurant is the place for such exquisite Italian cooking.
Pizzeria Due Ike Sewell is the man credited with inventing Chicago’s deep dish pizza, sold at Pizzeria Uno, now a Mecca for pizza lovers. Ike’s pie became so famous he opened Pizzeria Due just across the street so there would be two places to eat the world’s best and original deep dish pizza. Today, this place is as busy and popular as her older sister, and you’ll love her just as much.
Pizzeria Uno - Chicago Bar & Grill This is where pizza became DEEP DISH!
