1. Pequod’s Pizza — Best overall

• Famous for its caramelized crust ring
• Deep dish with crispy edges + rich sauce
• Widely considered a top pizza in the U.S.

👉 If you try ONE place in Chicago—this is it.

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2. Lou Malnati’s — Classic Chicago deep dish

• Buttery crust, chunky tomato sauce
• Iconic Chicago institution
• Great “first deep dish” experience

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3. Giordano’s — Best stuffed pizza

• Known for stuffed pizza (even thicker than deep dish)
• Massive cheese pull, very filling
• Tourist favorite for a reason

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4. Vito & Nick’s Pizzeria — Best tavern-style (local favorite)

• Thin, crispy, cut into squares
• True Chicago local style
• Old-school South Side institution

👉 This is what most Chicagoans actually eat.

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5. Spacca Napoli — Best Neapolitan

• Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan
• Light, airy crust
• One of the most respected pizza spots in the city

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6. Piece Brewery & Pizzeria — Best New Haven style

• New Haven-style (thin, charred, chewy)
• Award-winning pies + craft beer

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7. Paulie Gee’s Logan Square — Best modern/creative

• Detroit-style + artisan pies
• Creative toppings and seasonal menus

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8. Pat’s Pizza & Ristorante — North side tavern-style staple

• Thin, crispy, no-frills
• Consistently ranked among best thin crust spots

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9. Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta — Best “insider” deep dish

• Founded by Lou Malnati’s family
• Less touristy, very high quality
• Great balance of deep dish + thin crust

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10. Labriola Chicago — Best upgraded deep dish

• Heavier, topping-loaded deep dish
• Frequently praised by critics for flavor

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🧠 Quick Take (What Actually Matters)

• Best overall: Pequod’s
• Best classic deep dish: Lou Malnati’s
• Best local style (thin/tavern): Vito & Nick’s
• Best variety/foodie pick: Paulie Gee’s or Spacca Napoli