The Original Gino's East of Chicago
4.0
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2801 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-327-3737
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:
- Diversey and Lincoln.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult. Tiny free lot in front.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 11 Lincoln, 76 Diversey.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; noon-10:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian and Pizza
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Specialties:
- Pizza
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Three tables, max.
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 20
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Rate The Original Gino's ...
"Guilty Pleasure"
krissynovy from Lakeview - May 18, 2008
Whenever I want a real piece of pizza, the kind with mounds of gooey cheese, sweet chunky tomato sauce, a buttery yellow crust that could hold up a...
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"Although the service can be..."
Mark from Chicago, IL - August 17, 2007
Although the service can be a little slow, the "Food Critic" knows nothing of good pizza. This is the best in town. Go back to New York!
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"BAD FOOD, BAD SERVICE, BAD..."
FOOD CRITIC CHICAGO from CHICAGO, IL - November 11, 2006
BAD FOOD, BAD SERVICE, BAD EXPERIENCE!
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