Chicago deep dish at the source

pescadorzih

Going to Chicago for a few days for work. If you had to pick one place to get deep dish pizza, which place would it be?

saluki2007

Giordano's is mt favorited, followed up closely by Lou Malnati's.

bgebrent

My vote is for Pizzaria Uno, on 29 East Ohio.  Giordano's second, on West Belmont.  Have fun!

Jcacavias

Malnati's.  The wife and I were there a few weeks go.  Make sure you get the butter crust!

YEMTrey

Pequods.

Smokinpig

YEMTrey said:

Pequods.

+1

A_Smalltown_Egg

It is hard to go wrong with any of these suggestions.  My personal favorite for deep dish (I go elsewhere for a thin crust) is Lou Malnati's.  We tried them all when we lived in Chicago and Malnati's wins out.  Pequod's was a second.  I have suggested Malnati's to many friends visiting Chicago and they all end up raving about it.

northGAcock

I am a Gino Malnati's fan myself.....but think you would be happy with any of those listed above. While there.....and if you are in the burbs.....get yourself an Italian Beef and pork combo (with peppers) sammy from Portillo's. 

redharley13

Agree with the above - all pizza was good but I still think about that italian beef from portillo's.  That would have me coming back for sure.

Roadpuke0

redharley13 said:

Agree with the above - all pizza was good but I still think about that italian beef from portillo's.  That would have me coming back for sure.

Go to there web site. PortIllos has beef packages that they ship right to your door. I'm a little spoiled. There is one 2 miles from my house in gurnee. 

tgs2401

Geno's East

Dos_Eggys

Malanati's. Handsdown.

WeberWho

tgs2401 said:

Geno's East

You can bring in your own 6 pack of beer

bgebrent

You can mail order Malnatis.  It's very good.  Not Uno's or Giordano's.

Bee

Go to Pequod's, then go there again! It's all about the blackened crust. 

odie91

pescadorzih said:

Going to Chicago for a few days for work. If you had to pick one place to get deep dish pizza, which place would it be?

Not quite "Chicago style", but "Chicago pizza and oven grinder" has a pie you can't get anywhere else.

Black_Badger

1) Lou Malnati's
2) Geno's East
3) Giordano's
...
Near the bottom of the list) Pizzeria Uno

Haven't been to Pequods yet, next on the list to try.

B_B

xfire_ATX

Black_Badger said:

1) Lou Malnati's
2) Geno's East
3) Giordano's
...
Near the bottom of the list) Pizzeria Uno

Haven't been to Pequods yet, next on the list to try.

B_B

I second that list

bobroo

YEMTrey said:

Pequods.

+2 For Pequods, especially the Morton Grove location!

pescadorzih

Well, went to Lou Malnati's tonight. Had the Chicago Classic with the "buttercrust".
It was good.  I thought the sausage would have a little more spice to it.

Bobh83

There are some Geno's East locations around Houston here in Texas.  Anyone know if it is for sure the same place, and if so is the taste the same or at least close?  I always pass them up, assumed it was just a name not legit pizza.

tgs2401

According to their website, it's the real deal.

GaryLange

When I go to the Chicago area it is always certain that that night we will be at Giordano's for the Stuffed Pizza. I have had Lou Malnati's and frankly I was disappointed in it. may have just been where the store was.

bucky925

I would agree Giordano's!  Also you can have one or more shipped right to your door.  We did this for our daughter when she was a freshman in college during her first exams.   They are mostly cooked, you just need to add the cheese and bake.

Foghorn

Bobh83 said:

There are some Geno's East locations around Houston here in Texas.  Anyone know if it is for sure the same place, and if so is the taste the same or at least close?  I always pass them up, assumed it was just a name not legit pizza.

@Bobh83, we also have one in San Antonio. Yes, it is the real deal. It's very subjective, but it strikes me as 90-95% as good as when I have had it in Chicago. 

MarkR7

Malnati's all the way!

Vegas Eggus

For something slightly different I really like Nancy's on Broadway. Specifically their spinach. Been there forever.  I lived about a bock away at one time and had many a single slice for dinner. One slice usually enough unles you are really hungry. 

SmokeMyBitchUp

Pequods is far and away the best...  I go to giordano's because it is a block away to get thin crust but their deep dish is just two layers of premade thin crust dough and i recommend against it.  Lou's is very good and if you are on the north side, Art of Pizza on Ashland is good, but its pretty close to Pequod's so just go there.