Best Cheap Pizza Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Ricobene's
Legendary Bridgeport counter known citywide for its saucy breaded steak sandwiches.
Notable Picks
#1
Ricobene's
8.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Late Night Legends
A Bridgeport institution since 1946, Ricobene's runs a huge counter-service operation where thin crust, deep dish, and breaded-steak-topped pies share space with its famous sandwiches. Locals lean on it for affordable, heavy Chicago-style comfort food late into the evening, with a separate pizza line turning out slices and whole pies quickly even when the dining room is packed.
Must-Try Dishes:
King-Size Breaded Steak Sandwich, Chicken Vesuvio Sandwich, Deep-Dish Pizza Slice
What makes it special: Legendary Bridgeport counter known citywide for its saucy breaded steak sandwiches.
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Birthday & Celebration Central
Family-owned since 1963, Connie's Archer Avenue flagship serves Chicago deep dish, pan, tavern-style, stuffed, and Sicilian pies in a cavernous dining room just off the Dan Ryan. Prices aren’t bottom-of-the-barrel, but for large-format pies that feed groups and a full-service setting, it functions as a relatively accessible way to do classic Chicago pizza near Chinatown and the Loop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mama Sue's Homemade Lasagna, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Original Pan Sausage Pizza
What makes it special: Flagship south-side pizzeria where deep-dish and lasagna share the spotlight.
8.5
This Pizano's location sits a short walk from McCormick Place, bringing the chain’s buttery thin crust and Chicago deep dish to convention-goers and South Loop residents. It’s priced a bit higher than neighborhood slice shops, but for visitors looking for a recognized Chicago pizza name at sitting-down prices rather than tourist-trap markups, it’s a strong value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rudy's Special Deep-Dish Pizza, Thin-Crust Sausage and Pepperoni, House Salad
What makes it special: Convention-area pizzeria offering deep-dish and thin-crust with full bar and TVs.
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Punky's is a Bridgeport corner spot where tavern-style pizzas, party-cut pies, and red-sauce standards cater to local families more than visitors. With small, medium, and party-size cheese pies priced to feed groups without stretching the budget, it’s a go-to for weeknight deliveries and casual dine-in after kids’ games.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Homemade Lasagna, Breaded Steak Sandwich, Scarlata Pizza
What makes it special: Neighborhood pizza shop where house lasagna anchors a big red-sauce menu.
8.0
Tucked into Armour Square, Stix n Brix runs a cozy pizza-and-cafe hybrid built around wood-fired pies, beer-dough tavern pizzas, and a short list of sandwiches and salads. It’s pricier than classic slice shops, but the crust work, topping quality, and ability to sit with a coffee or drink make it a solid value for a more modern, sit-down pizza night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Hot Honey Hustle Pizza
What makes it special: Wood-fired and beer-dough pizzas in a small, cafe-style space that feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a typical slice joint.
Worthy Picks
On Motor Row, Williams Inn functions as a sports bar that happens to bake both thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish alongside wings, burgers, and bar snacks. Pricing runs higher than basic slice counters, but for groups splitting pizzas while watching games steps from McCormick Place, it can still come out as a reasonable per-person spend.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Style Deep Dish Cheese Pizza, Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, Turkey Sausage Pizza
What makes it special: Sports-bar setting with a full slate of deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas for pre- and post-game crowds on South Michigan.