- 848 W. Madison St., Oak Park
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
This South Loop sibling to the Whitehall Hotel's Fornetto Mei has the same menu mix of Asian and Italian, but they've added American fare to the lineup. Fornett... READ MORE
In-and-out thin crust pizzeria in the South Loop. READ MORE
After a June 2007 fire, Cucina Paradiso has reopened with a polished new look. Brothers and co-owners Anthony and Nick Gambino rebuilt their Italian restaurant ... READ MORE
A sophisticated American bistro with Italian and Cajun accents, Marion Street Grille is the creation of owner Terry Thulis, formerly of Merlot Joe's. Raful Lara... READ MORE
The Battaglia family serves southern Italian fare with pride at this casual but elegant, family-friendly ristorante. They offer a little bit of everything: fish... READ MORE
Serving thin-crust and pan pizzas plus a full menu of classic Italian specialties, Two Brothers has been an Elmhurst favorite since 1976. Look for eggplant parm... READ MORE
Mainly a carryout and delivery operation, DiLeo's offers an extensive menu of some 150 items, covering not only thin, deep-dish and stuffed pizzas, but pastas, ... READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... READ MORE
This Italian eatery is known for its coupon specials and its stuffed pizza, named one of the area's best by Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel. The c... READ MORE
A landmark in Oak Park, this family-owned restaurant offers a variety of made-from-scratch pastas, deli sandwiches, salads and desserts. Do try for a seat in th... READ MORE
This casual pizza and pasta restaurant, with sister locations in Elmwood Park and St. Charles, specializes in thin-crust pizza made with their own sausage. Besi... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza. The create your own option lets you pick a crust (regular or wh... READ MORE
Opened in 2005, this sleek Euro cafe morphs from morning pastries to business-lunch salads and sandwiches on crusty baguettes to an evening array of French and ... READ MORE
This branch of the popular Nancy's Pizza chain, known for its stuffed pizzas, offers a cozy sit-down dining room with a full menu of pizzas, pastas, Italian spe... READ MORE
Joe Farina, who spent a decade as the corporate chef of Rosebud Restaurants in addition to a brief stint at Ballo, is behind this South Loop Italian eatery. Loo... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
This South Loop spot is all about pizza, offering thin crust specialty pies such as the Manhattan (grilled chicken, broccoli, ricotta, romano and fresh mozzare... READ MORE
The Oak Park outpost of the North Shore pizza chain (with locations in Chicago, Glenview and Bolingbrook) serves up both thick and thin pizza, sandwiches, salad... READ MORE