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Best Pizza in Chicago
The most essential pies in Chicago, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 17 pizzerias here, with Deep Dish and Neapolitan leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 17
- High score
- 9.4
- On the map
- 17
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Chicago
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Deep Dish · Editorial score 9.4
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Chicago pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Chicago?
Our editorial team currently ranks Lou Malnati's Pizzeria as the best pizza in Chicago, Illinois. Lou Malnati's builds deep-dish on a flaky, butter-rich crust that cradles a brick of mozzarella and chunky vine-ripened tomato. Lavish without being heavy.
What style of pizza is Chicago known for?
Deep Dish is the most common style among our ranked Chicago pizzerias (4 of 17). The top-rated Deep Dish spot is Lou Malnati's Pizzeria.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Chicago?
We currently rank the top 17 pizza places in Chicago, Illinois, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Chicago?
Every Chicago pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.