The windy city is famous for its hot, delicious, made-to-order pizzas. Local restaurants have even developed their own "Chicago-style" pizzas--extra large pizzas with a 3-inch high crust and a thick, gooey layer of toppings dancing in the center. Visitors to Chicago would truly be remiss if they didn't try dining at one of Chicago's many world-renowned pizzerias.
Lou Malnati's is a family-owned and operated pizzeria that has been in business for over 39 years. They specialize in deep-dish pizzas made to order with fresh ingredients. Their signature buttery crust is a family secret that has been passed down through generations.
Lou Malnati's has five Chicago locations:
Malnati's Bucktown/Wicker Park Location
1520 North Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-395-2400
Malnati's Lincoln Park Location
958 W. Wrightwood
Chicago, IL 60614
773-832-4030
Malnati's South Loop Location
805 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
312-786-1000
Malnati's Lawndale Location
3859 West Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
773-762-0800
Malnati's River North Location
439 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312-828-9800
loumalnatis.com
The Home Run Inn is a family establishment that has grown into a national treasure. They have been in business since 1923 and have been serving their now-famous pizza since 1947. The Home Run Inn features all-natural pizzas and their standard recipes have not changed since they were first prepared in 1947. They are most famous for their thin crust pizzas, even offering a frozen version of them that has become the number-one selling brand of frozen pizza in Chicago.
The Home Run Inn has two Chicago locations.
The Original Home Run Inn Location
4254 W. 31st Street
Chicago, IL 60623
773-247-9696
The Home Run Inn Archer Avenue
6221 South Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
773-581-9696
homeruninn.com
Vito and Nick's has been in business since 1923 and specializing in pizza and Italian dining since 1949. They are a cash-only establishment with a casual atmosphere. Order up any one of their fresh-made, crispy thin crust pizzas, or choose from their traditional Italian menu.
The Original Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
8433 S. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60652
773-735-2050
vitoandnick.com
Giordano's specializes in decadent, Chicago-style stuffed pizza. NBC voted Giordano's creations the best pizza in America and any visit to Chicago would not be complete without a visit to one of their locations. Giordano's will ship their pizzas anywhere in America, par baked and packed on dried ice. Giordano's has eleven Chicago locations.
Giordano's Pizza
730 N. Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-951-0747
giordanos.com
