Best Group Dining Pizza Restaurants in Edgewater
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
George's Deep Dish
A deep-dish style that trades heaviness for a crisp, airy, focaccia-like crust.
Notable Picks
8.4
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
A modern deep-dish specialist built around a focaccia-leaning, fermentation-forward crust that lands crisp at the edges and airy through the middle. It’s best when you commit to one flagship pie and keep toppings intentional so the bake stays structured and the slice holds clean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep dish pizza, Halas Classic deep dish, Ricotta add-on
What Makes it Special: A deep-dish style that trades heaviness for a crisp, airy, focaccia-like crust.
8.3
A Sicilian-leaning slice shop and cafe where the move is to treat pizza like street food: crisp-edged square slices, arancini, and a pastry finish. The best orders balance one savory slice with one fried or baked specialty so you get both crunch and depth without overload.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sfincione slice, Arancini, Cannoli
What Makes it Special: Sicilian street-food approach where square slices and arancini are the core experience.
8.3
A late-running Edgewater bar-pizzeria where the play is classic Chicago thin crust with a steady drink rhythm, not menu wandering. The room reads old-school neighborhood hangout, but the kitchen’s reliability is why locals keep it in rotation for weeknight dinners and after-hours slices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gino's Special thin-crust pizza, Hawaiian pizza, Cheesy breadsticks
What Makes it Special: A true neighborhood bar that consistently lands Chicago thin-crust pizza late.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
A neighborhood pizzeria with an expansive menu that leans into specialty pies and crowd-pleasing classics. It shines as a practical, reliable option for groups and takeout—order one signature pizza, add one hearty pasta, and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Classic pizza, Aroma Special pizza, Honey Buffalo Chicken pizza
What Makes it Special: A deep specialty-pizza bench with a longstanding neighborhood footprint.