Best Pizza Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Flagship Chicago deep dish with a butter-crust signature and proven consistency.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
A flagship Gold Coast stop for Chicago-style deep dish with a butter-crust profile and a dining room built to handle volume. It’s at its best when you commit to one signature pie, keep toppings classic, and let the long-running system do what it does reliably.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep Dish Pizza, Lou Malnati's Original, Malnati Chicago Classic
What makes it special: Flagship Chicago deep dish with a butter-crust signature and proven consistency.
8.4
Eduardo's Enoteca is a compact Gold Coast wine bar where thin-crust pizzas, pastas like spicy vodka gnocchi, and a focused Italian wine list anchor candlelit evenings. Locals use it as a neighborhood date spot or a first-stop for drinks and small plates before heading deeper into downtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Honey Pizza, Spicy Vodka Gnocchi, Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes
What makes it special: Intimate enoteca with shareable pizzas, house pastas, and a serious wine focus.
8.2
An Old Town Neapolitan-leaning spot where the pizzas read more chef-driven than basic, with a menu that invites a couple of shared plates alongside your pie. The best experience comes from ordering one signature pizza and one starter, then letting the table pace itself.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita, Tartufata, Pistachio Pesto
What makes it special: Neapolitan-leaning pizzas with a more chef-driven topping play than average.
A loud, social Old Town bar-restaurant where pizza is the anchor for groups who want a high-energy hang. It shines when you treat it like a party table: one signature pie, one salad, and drinks that match the room’s momentum.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dime Piece Pizza, Trixie Salad, Jalapeño Homies
What makes it special: High-energy Old Town scene with pizza built for group ordering.
#5
Bob's Pizza
8.0
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
A compact Old Town counter that’s built for quick slices and straightforward pies, with a style that leans crisp and snackable. It’s best as a fast win—order a couple slices, eat them hot, and move on without turning it into a long sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bob's Pepperoni Pizza, Mushroom and Onion Slice, Cheese Slice
What makes it special: A small-footprint slice shop that delivers a reliably satisfying quick hit.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
A Near North Side standby where the appeal is classic Chicago pizza options in a straightforward, busy-room setting. It’s strongest when you keep the order traditional—one deep dish or butter-crust style pie—then let the familiar execution do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep Dish Pizza, Butter Crust Pizza, Giardiniera Thin Crust
What makes it special: Classic Chicago pizza formats with a long-running, no-drama execution.
#7
Pazza Pizza
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A by-the-slice stop tucked under the Sedgwick Brown Line that’s built for pure convenience, not a long meal. Treat it like a commuter move: grab a couple slices while they’re hot, keep expectations focused on quick satisfaction, and get back to your night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Slice Special (rotating)
What makes it special: Brown Line-adjacent slices designed for fast, reliable grab-and-go eating.