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
Judy's Pizzeria
Local GemA Highland Park community favorite for classic pizza and Italian fare.
1855 Deerfield Rd Ste H · Highland Park
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Deep DishLou Malnati's famous deep dish serving Wilmette and the North Shore.
3223 Lake Ave · Wilmette
Grateful Bites Pizza Shoppe
ArtisanCraft pizza with big neighborhood energy in Winnetka.
899 Green Bay Rd · Winnetka
Alex's Washington Gardens
Italian ClassicTimeless Italian-American pizza and pasta in the heart of Highwood.
256 Green Bay Rd · Highwood
Burt's Place
Deep DishThe originator of caramelized crust deep dish, a Morton Grove pilgrimage.
8541 Ferris Ave · Morton Grove
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Deep DishLou Malnati's beloved butter crust deep dish comes to Evanston.
1850 Sherman Ave · Evanston
Barnaby's of Northbrook
Tavern StyleThe North Shore's go-to for crispy tavern-cut thin-crust pizza.
960 Skokie Blvd · Northbrook
Chicago's Pizza
Deep DishDependable deep dish and stuffed pizza in Roscoe Village.
3114 N Lincoln Ave · Roscoe Village
Chicago's Pizza
Deep DishClassic Chicago deep dish and stuffed pies in Irving Park.
4520 W Irving Park Rd · Irving Park
About Chicago Pizza
Across Chicago, the pizza lineup keeps evolving: you'll spot wood-fired Neapolitan, late-night New York slices, and neighborhood pockets like Near North Side and Little Italy where a memorable slice is rarely more than a short detour away.
For pizza throughout Chicago, we blend platform signals into a single FoodIndex number (0–100): the same sources serious diners already check, without the noise of paid sorting or cherry-picked highlights.
We're highlighting 100 highly rated pizza options in Chicago; behind each name you'll see coverage spanning wood-fired Neapolitan, late-night New York slices, Sicilian squares, Roman pinsa, and more. Scores move when fresh ratings roll in, which keeps the leaderboard honest for return visits.
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
The top pizza spots in Chicago are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
Chicago is part of Chicago's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on pizza specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
We love hearing suggestions. Reach out via our contact page with the restaurant name and location—we use it to prioritize future coverage and data checks.
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