Pizzeria Due
- Neighborhood: River North
- 619 N. Wabash Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-943-2400
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Founder Ike Sewell, now deceased, achieved fame by introducing deep-dish pizza to Chicago when he opened Pizzeria Uno (see separate listing) across the street in 1943. Pizzeria Due opened across the street in 1955 and offers "the exact same menu," Uno manager George Paxinos said, but in a much larger space. Ninety percent of the menu is dedicated to deep-dish pizza; tourists are surprised when they hear that their pizza will take a minimum of 45 minutes to prepare, though a sign outside the old house warns them of this fact. (An "Express Lunch" is available between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) The place attracts a loyal following of Chicagoans taking a lunch break from shopping on Michigan Avenue, local professionals, hotel patrons and conventioneers. It also draws media and sports celebrities. Pizzeria Due is a bit more lavish than Uno, and can handle parties of 30-40 people.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Ohio and Wabash.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: All Michigan Avenue Buses.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
-
11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. - 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday
closed Thanksgiving, Christmas days.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Only accepted Monday through Thursday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. T-shirts. No children's menu. Can accommodate private parties for up to 40 people during off-season (January-April).
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Deep-dish pizza.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Several dining areas in a casual setting for about 140 people.
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"I loved Uno and Due..."
By Diane from Jacksonville, Fl, November 17, 2006
I loved Uno and Due during my 20 years in Chicago. Had only 1 bad pizza. Recently as a visiting Floridian, I took four uninitiated friends there re...
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"This place is a good..."
By Jimmy Wachowski from Chicago, IL, October 23, 2006
This place is a good and bad. You get exactly what they offer. There is always an hour wait and they always put your pizza in when you give your na...
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"Food is just as bad..."
By Eddie from chicago, il, June 15, 2006
Food is just as bad as Pizzeria Uno...but you may be able to park at Due.
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