The Original Gino's East of Chicago
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Gold Coast
- 162 E. Superior St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-266-3337
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Legend has it two cab drivers were frustrated with rush hour traffic, so they decided to ditch the taxis, partner up with a pal, and go into the pizza business. The original Gino's opened in 1966; the chain now has multiple locations in the city and suburbs. The draw here is the gut-busting deep-dish pizza; each pie is loaded with heady amounts of cheese and chunky tomato sauce and baked to order (plan ahead, the pies take 30-45 minutes). Bestsellers include the sausage (patty or crumbled) or the "supreme" with sausage or pepperoni, onions, mushrooms and green peppers. For those who can't deal with the inevitable deep-dish food coma, thin crust pies, stromboli, pasta and sandwiches also make the menu.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- St. Clair and Superior.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Michigan Avenue routes.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian, Italian Beef, and Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu
- Worth Noting:
- New on the scene.
- Specialties:
- Pizza, stromboli, pasta and sandwiches. This location features Buona Beef Italian beef sandwiches.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
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"ITS NOT CHICAGO PIZZA"
By manofallseasons4 from ohio, June 13, 2009
The Original Ginos started in Toledo, Ohio in 1955. Next time, do your research about the story of the company.
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"Loved it"
By lucy from rivernorth, January 13, 2009
They have a huge margarita that can feed 4 good deal at 21.00 dollars. We had one and boy was it good. I love the bar there. they have a huge selec...
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"Very Pricy for Very Good Pizza"
By anita from providence RI, September 21, 2008
First of all, I want to say that I have been to this restaurant many times in the past and I do not remember it being so expensive! My sister and ...
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