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Best Chicago Deep Dish Pizza in Chicago
The 6 best Chicago Deep Dish pizzerias in Chicago, Illinois, ranked by editorial score. Chicago's famous casserole of a pizza: a buttery, high-walled crust, layers of mozzarella, and a crown of chunky tomato sauce. Knife, fork, and patience required.

1
Deep Dish
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Chicago, IL
The standard-bearer for buttery-crust Chicago deep dish.
9.4
Editorial Score
2
Deep Dish
Pequod's Pizza
Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park's pan-pizza champion, famous for a caramelized cheese crown that crackles like burnt sugar.
9.3
Editorial Score
3
Deep Dish
Pequod's Pizza
Chicago, IL
The definitive Chicago pan pizza — that caramelized cheese edge is unmatched.
9.3
Editorial Score
4
Deep Dish
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Chicago, IL
Buttery-crust Chicago deep dish from a family that helped invent the style.
9.1
Editorial Score
5
Deep Dish
Pizzeria Uno
Chicago, IL
The 1943 birthplace of Chicago deep dish.
9.1
Editorial Score
6
Deep Dish
Burt's Place
Chicago, IL
The late Burt Katz's legacy pan pies with that iconic caramelized edge.
8.3
Editorial Score