Best Pizza Restaurants in Loop
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Giordano's
50+ years perfecting the stuffed double-crust pizza with six artisans building each pie
Notable Picks
#1
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
#2
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.
#3
Pat's Pizza
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
A South Loop carryout staple built around cracker-thin tavern-style pies that travel well when you keep the order focused. It’s a reliable family move for at-home pizza night—one or two pies feeds a table fast without the dine-in overhead.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cracker-thin tavern-style pizza, Pat's Special pizza, Homemade sausage topping
What makes it special: Cracker-thin, tavern-style pies with a sauce-and-crust snap people return for.
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
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A fast Loop counter built around jumbo slices that prioritize sheer lunch-time fuel over finesse. When it’s on, the move is simple: grab one big slice, keep toppings classic, and treat it like a quick reset between meetings rather than a destination sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jumbo slice (pepperoni), Stuffed slice (sausage & pepperoni), Jumbo pizza (party-size)
What makes it special: Oversized, grab-and-go jumbo slices designed for fast Loop lunches.