The Original Gino's East of Chicago
- Neighborhood: River North
- 633 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-943-1124
(3 ratings)
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
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #37, #125
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Including restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian and Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of 15 or more only.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering, Kids Menu, and On-site Merchandise. T-shirts, caps and sweatshirts.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 60
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 50
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Capacity: 400
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"I've been eating Gino's pizza..."
joe from Berwyn, IL - December 21, 2005
I've been eating Gino's pizza since the 70's and what they are serving today is complete junk. The name Gino's should be taken down and retired. If...
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"I went there with my..."
Jeff from Chicago, IL - August 31, 2005
I went there with my girlfriend last weekend and was a little leery after reading the horrible reviews on Metromix. However, the deep dish pizza w...
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