08.13.2021 |
Did you know that the deep dish style pizza originated in Chicago? In 1943, Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo opened Pizzeria Uno in River North and put their own twist to the Italian dish. They began using a deeper pan and stuffing the extra space with more cheese, meats, vegetables, and tomato sauce. On top of that, they added a little olive oil to the pan before setting the dough to give it a crunchy golden crust. What came to be was the Chicago style deep dish pizza. Today you can find Chicago style pizza all over the world but the best remains in the Windy City. Naturally, you might be wondering where to get the best Chicago style pizza. Today we’ll be going over just that!
Lou Malnati's
Just a short 20-minute walk from Aqua at Lakeshore East across the Riverwalk on Michigan Avenue you’ll find Lou Malnati’s, a deep dish style pizza innovator. Their options range from classic deep dish cheese and deep dish sausage pies to vegetable forward pizzas. All pizzas feature a thick buttery crust with flavorful tomato sauce. Whether you want to enjoy your pizza at the restaurant or at home, Lou’s gives you both dine-in and carry-out options. If you’re thinking about dining in, make sure you make a reservation online before stopping by.
Giordano’s
There is a good reason Giordano’s has locations all over Chicago. Their deep dish pizza is among the most popular in the area. Fortunately for you, you’ll be able to find one a short 12-minute walk towards Millenium Park. Similar to Lou’s, they offer dine-in or take-out, whichever you prefer. If you decide to dine-in they have a full bar and an outdoor patio for you to enjoy the sun while you munch on your delicious deep dish pizza. Here you’ll have the option to create your own pie and add as many toppings as you want so get creative! They also have their specialty pizzas which include an inventive bacon barbecue chicken pizza. Visit them online to get a better idea of everything they have to offer.
Art of Pizza on State
Although a little farther than the other two, Art of Pizza is another local favorite that you must check out. They’ve been voted number 1 for the best Deep Dish Pizzas in Chicago by Thrillist and The Chicago Tribune. At Art of Pizza you’ll be happy to find that you can buy pizza by the slice so you can sample multiple toppings in one go. They offer similar pizzas as Lou’s as well as Hawaiian style and a barbecue bacon pizza. Order online to get it delivered to your door or make your way to the South Loop to pick it up.
Chicago is full of amazing restaurants and a rich culture for food. Today we brushed through a brief history of Chicago Deep Dish Pizza origins and where to find it close to home. We hope you were able to learn something new today and got to add a new restaurant to your places-to-try list. Let us know if we missed one of your favorite spots. Have a great weekend!
