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Best Pizza Restaurants in Old Town

6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Ranalli's Pizza Bar - Lincoln Park
A tavern-style pizza bar with a sprawling, TV-lined patio that explicitly welcomes dogs alongside pitchers and pies.

Notable Picks

$$ Old Town Pizza
Ranalli’s Lincoln Park is a high-volume pizza bar known for tavern-style pies, game-day energy, and one of the neighborhood’s largest dog-friendly patios. Guests treat it as a go-to for watching sports, grabbing pitchers and wings, and sharing late-night pizza on the sidewalk café with dogs in tow.
Must-Try Dishes: Tavern-Style Pepperoni Pizza, Buffalo Wings, Skillet Cookie
What makes it special: A tavern-style pizza bar with a sprawling, TV-lined patio that explicitly welcomes dogs alongside pitchers and pies.
$$$ Old Town Pizza
An Old Town Neapolitan-leaning spot where the pizzas read more chef-driven than basic, with a menu that invites a couple of shared plates alongside your pie. The best experience comes from ordering one signature pizza and one starter, then letting the table pace itself.
Must-Try Dishes: Margherita, Tartufata, Pistachio Pesto
What makes it special: Neapolitan-leaning pizzas with a more chef-driven topping play than average.
$$ Old Town Pizza, Brunch
A loud, social Old Town bar-restaurant where pizza is the anchor for groups who want a high-energy hang. It shines when you treat it like a party table: one signature pie, one salad, and drinks that match the room’s momentum.
Must-Try Dishes: Dime Piece Pizza, Trixie Salad, Jalapeño Homies
What makes it special: High-energy Old Town scene with pizza built for group ordering.
$$ Old Town Pizza
A compact Old Town counter that’s built for quick slices and straightforward pies, with a style that leans crisp and snackable. It’s best as a fast win—order a couple slices, eat them hot, and move on without turning it into a long sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes: Bob's Pepperoni Pizza, Mushroom and Onion Slice, Cheese Slice
What makes it special: A small-footprint slice shop that delivers a reliably satisfying quick hit.

Worthy Picks

$ Old Town Pizza
Papa Romeo’s is a family-owned late-night delivery and takeout shop promising hot pizzas and cheesy bread until 5 a.m. every night. It’s the move when you want affordable, made-to-order pies and sides delivered deep into the overnight hours from a simple counter storefront.
Must-Try Dishes: Create-Your-Own Thin-Crust Pizza, Chicago Style Cheesebread, BBQ Chicken or Caprese Specialty Pizza
What makes it special: A hyper-late delivery specialist serving pizza and sides until 5 a.m.
$ Old Town Pizza
A by-the-slice stop tucked under the Sedgwick Brown Line that’s built for pure convenience, not a long meal. Treat it like a commuter move: grab a couple slices while they’re hot, keep expectations focused on quick satisfaction, and get back to your night.
Must-Try Dishes: Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Slice Special (rotating)
What makes it special: Brown Line-adjacent slices designed for fast, reliable grab-and-go eating.