Best Family Friendly Pizza Restaurants in Avondale & North Center (60618)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Jimmy's Pizza Café
NY-style slices and Sicilian squares that stay kid-friendly but destination-worthy.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Trendy Table Hotspots
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Jimmy’s Pizza Cafe in Ravenswood is a New York–style slice shop where big, blistered pies and Sicilian squares fuel families, Little League teams, and neighborhood regulars. Lines move quickly, service is friendly at the counter, and the room stays casual enough for kids while still drawing serious pizza fans from around the city.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni slice with hot honey, Sicilian square cheese slice, Garlic knots
What makes it special: NY-style slices and Sicilian squares that stay kid-friendly but destination-worthy.
#2
Pete's Pizza
8.5
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Pete’s Pizza on Western is a 1950s-era tavern-style institution where thin-crust and deep-dish pies share space with fried chicken, pasta, and big family platters. The sprawling dining room, TVs, and forgiving noise level make it an easy default for birthday dinners, post-game teams, and multi-generation family nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked cheese lasagna, Baked meat lasagna, Thin-crust sausage pizza
What makes it special: Decades-old neighborhood pizzeria where lasagna pans are a staple.
#3
Pizza Amelia
8.2
Pizza Amelia is a small, family-owned slice shop in Roscoe Village named after the owners’ daughter, turning out East Coast–style 16-inch pies and slices. With a few counter seats, friendly owner-run service, and Italian ice for dessert, it’s a low-key move for families grabbing pizza to bring home to movie night.
Must-Try Dishes:
16-inch cheese pizza, Sausage and pepperoni pizza, Italian ice
What makes it special: Owner-operated East Coast slice shop where families are remembered by name.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Bellona’s Pizza in Albany Park is a long-running takeout-focused spot known for tavern-style thin crust, stuffed pies, and big-value party packages. Families lean on it for weeknight delivery, football-game spreads, and kids’ parties where pizza, wings, and dessert trays can all come from one place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bellona’s Blazin’ Fries, Crinkle Cut Fries with custom toppings, Waffle Fries with cheese and bacon
What makes it special: Neighborhood pizza shop where chili-smothered fry platters are as popular as the pies.