Best Family Friendly Favorites Pizza Restaurants in Chinatown
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Palio
Wood-oven pies in a spacious FiDi classic dating to 1990.
Notable Picks
#1
Palio
8.3
FiDi institution (est. 1990) serving wood-oven Roman-style pizzas alongside pastas in a polished dining room. Families appreciate the roomy seating, shareable pies, and kid-friendly classics at lunch or early dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita, Funghi (wild mushrooms, fontina), Siciliana (fennel sausage)
What Makes it Special: Wood-oven pies in a spacious FiDi classic dating to 1990.
Since 1995, this Jackson Square stalwart has baked hand-stretched pizzas alongside salads and pastas. Friendly service and fair pricing make it an easy sit-down option near FiDi.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita, Funghi, Pomodoro
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood fixture with reliable pies and accommodating service.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Casual trattoria serving thin-crust Italian pizzas alongside pastas and salads. Friendly service and fair checks make it a solid, lower-key alternative on Columbus.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prosciutto e Arugula, Funghi, Margherita
What Makes it Special: Straightforward Italian pies at approachable prices on Columbus.
Family-run Italian spot with a long local lineage pairing pizzas with pastas and a neighborhood wine list. The room skews warm and convivial, suiting relaxed dinners and small celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita, Quattro Formaggi, Salsiccia e Cipolla
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood longevity with a comfortable, wine-friendly setting.