Best Pizza Restaurants in Lincoln Square
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 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.
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A delivery-friendly pizza shop where lasagna is the reliable order when you want a baked, cheese-forward meal instead of another round of slices. Best play is lasagna plus one simple pizza lane for the table, keeping the order tight for timing and heat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, Stuffed pizza, Thin-crust pizza
What Makes it Special: Lasagna that works as a dependable takeout comfort anchor.
A Lincoln Square counter-style spot pairing Roman-influenced pizza with a coffee program, built around fermentation-driven dough and crisp, structured slices. It works best as a focused pizza mission—one signature pie, one focaccia-based sandwich, and you’re out before it gets busy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roman-style pizza slice, Focaccia sandwich, Espresso drink
What Makes it Special: Roman-style pizza and coffee built around fermentation-focused dough work.
8
A neighborhood Italian cafe anchored by wood-fired pizza, with a menu that goes beyond the basics into shareable starters and composed plates. The best move is to start with a small appetizer, then pick one classic pie and one more adventurous topping combo for range.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Bruschetta/crostini, Mushroom pizza
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired pizza at the core, with a broader Italian cafe menu.
#5
Dimo's Pizza
8
A slice-shop built for big flavors—creative topping combos, vegan-friendly options, and a fast, casual rhythm that fits the neighborhood. It’s strongest when you treat it like a curated sampler: two slices that cover one classic and one wild-card.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mac and cheese pizza slice, Chicken and waffles pizza, Elote-style slice
What Makes it Special: A slice counter where inventive toppings and vegan options are core, not an afterthought.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A family-run, old-school pizza room that leans into thin-crust tavern pies and a casual, all-ages hangout energy. It’s strongest for groups and families when you order a classic pie, add one appetizer, and let the arcade-style setup do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin-crust tavern pizza, Bruschetta, Cheese curds
What Makes it Special: Family-run tavern pizza with an all-ages, hangout-friendly setup.
#7
Himmel's
7.5
A German-leaning neighborhood restaurant that also serves Roman-style pizza—useful when the family wants something broader than a pure pizzeria. Keep the order anchored in one pizza plus one comfort-food plate for variety, and you’ll get the cleanest read on what to repeat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roman-Style Pizza, Chicken Parmesan, Pretzel Bread
What Makes it Special: A German-forward kitchen that still delivers a real Roman-style pizza option.