Best Business Lunch Pizza Restaurants in Chicago
11 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Quartino Ristorante
High-volume Italian small-plates house with hand-cut pasta and late hours.
Notable Picks
8.9
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
Since 2005, Quartino has operated as River North’s all-purpose Italian enoteca, turning out housemade pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, and antipasti in a loud, always-busy room. Enormous multi-platform review volume and steady crowds at nearly all hours make it a default choice for groups wanting shareable Italian without formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Tagliatelle bolognese, Salumi and cheese board
What Makes it Special: High-volume Italian small-plates house with hand-cut pasta and late hours.
#2
Giordano's
8.6
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Hidden Gems Heaven
The iconic Chicago stuffed pizza institution since 1974, Giordano's delivers a towering double-crust pie with Wisconsin mozzarella and slow-baked flaky pastry crust. Steps from Willis Tower, this location draws downtown workers and tourists seeking the definitive deep-dish experience with full bar service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Classic Stuffed Pizza, Pepperoni Deep Dish, Cheesy Garlic Bread
What Makes it Special: 50+ years perfecting the stuffed double-crust pizza with six artisans building each pie
#3
Siena Tavern
8.6
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Business Lunch Power Players
Siena Tavern leans into a loud, party-friendly take on modern Italian, pairing housemade pastas and pizzas with big-format cocktails and a DJ-adjacent vibe. Since 2013 it has anchored Kinzie’s going-out strip for groups who want sharable plates and a social scene in one stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wagyu beef meatball, Rigatoni alla vodka, Gnocchi with truffle cream
What Makes it Special: High-energy Italian spot where big meatballs, pizzas, and cocktails drive the night.
#4
Pazzo's
8.3
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Pazzo’s @ 311 is a glass-roofed Italian restaurant and event space where handmade pastas, chicken Vesuvio and risotto come out under a soaring atrium. Office workers and wedding parties alike use it when they want classic Italian plates in a dramatic downtown room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Vesuvio, Chicken Alonso, Rigatoni Bolognese
What Makes it Special: Atrium Italian dining that also functions as a full-scale event venue.
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Business Lunch Power Players
A reliable Loop workhorse serving all three Chicago pizza styles: crispy thin crust, hand-rolled pan, and butter-crusted deep dish. Open until 3am on weekdays, Rosati's is the late-night office worker's salvation with quick counter service and delivery.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Thin Crust Pizza, Rosati's Deep Dish, Italian Beef Sandwich
What Makes it Special: All three Chicago pizza styles under one roof with late-night hours
#6
Labriola
8
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Pet Friendly Paradise
Award-winning deep dish and thin-crust pizzas anchor this spacious Magnificent Mile Italian eatery, blending European tradition with American passion. Dog-friendly patio and versatile menu make it a neighborhood anchor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Award-Winning Deep Dish, Margherita Thin Crust, Pan Pizza
What Makes it Special: Award-winning pizza in a vast space right off the Magnificent Mile
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
A 75-year Chicago institution since 1950, Leona's pioneered pizza delivery in the city and continues serving fresh, locally-sourced thin crust and Detroit-style pies. The modern Loop location offers full-service dining with a surprisingly diverse menu beyond pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
16-Inch Thin Crust Sausage Pizza, Detroit Style Pizza, Italian Beef Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Chicago's pizza delivery pioneer since 1950, still family-owned after 75 years
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Arturo Express is a daytime Italian cafe near Union Station known for Italian beef, hand-tossed pizzas, pastas and value-priced lunch combos. Commuters and office regulars rely on it for hearty, old-school Chicago Italian plates that move quickly without feeling like pure fast food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian Beef, Arturo Signature Salad, Salad & 1/2 Pizza Combo
What Makes it Special: Union Station-adjacent Italian counter doing beef, pizza and pasta combos.
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.
#10
Pizza Joint
7.8
A Washington Hall stall focused on slices with options that swing from NY-style to Sicilian, plus a signature handheld deep-dish format. Treat it like a tactical downtown lunch: one slice style you actually want, eaten right away, instead of over-ordering a sampler.
Must-Try Dishes:
Handheld deep dish, Sicilian slice, Grandma-style slice
What Makes it Special: Multiple slice styles plus a handheld deep-dish built for office lunches.
7.7
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Happy Hour Hotspots
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
A Fulton River District bar-and-grill built for an easy burger-and-beer rhythm with a steady lunch crowd. It’s strongest when you order like a regular—one burger, one side, and get back to your day—rather than turning it into a full-app spread.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkey Burger, Turkey Cheese Burger, Ground Sirloin Burger
What Makes it Special: A reliable neighborhood bar-and-grill burger stop with a strong lunch cadence.