Best Hidden Gems Pizza Restaurants in Calumet Heights
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
De Arcos Pizza
Big-slice neighborhood pizza that hits best with a classic, focused order.
Notable Picks
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A corner pizzeria that’s built around big, satisfying slices and straightforward Chicago-style comfort. Keep the order tight—one signature pizza and one side—so everything lands hot and cohesive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza, Sausage Pizza, Jumbo Slice
What Makes it Special: Big-slice neighborhood pizza that hits best with a classic, focused order.
Worthy Picks
#2
Avy's Pizza
7.9
A small neighborhood pizzeria that plays best as a deliberate pickup: one well-topped pie, served hot, with the crust and cheese doing the heavy lifting. It’s a repeat-order type of place when you want straightforward execution over novelty.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, Sausage Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza
What Makes it Special: A small, local pizzeria that rewards ordering one focused, classic pie.
7.6
A neighborhood bistro where pizza shows up as a non-traditional but real part of the draw—especially for dine-in nights when you want comfort food with a fuller menu behind it. It’s a solid pick when your group wants more than just pie (seafood, pastas, and mains) but still wants a pizza at the center of the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb sausage pizza, Shrimp Alfredo (non-pizza add-on), Wings (as the table starter)
What Makes it Special: A full-menu bistro where the pizza can be the shared centerpiece.
#4
Chico's Oven
7.5
A bakery-first counter with a pizza-by-the-slice lane that works as a quick, unconventional pizza stop. Go in with a tight plan: one slice for now, then take pastries home rather than turning it into a sprawling order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Glazed Donut
What Makes it Special: A bakery counter where pizza-by-the-slice doubles as a quick savory stop.