Best Pizza Restaurants in Chinatown
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Outta Sight Pizza
Chef-driven slices with seasonal toppings in a tight, efficient space.
Notable Picks
8.4
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Trendy Table Hotspots
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Slice shop turning out New York-style rounds and thick “lunch lady” squares with cheffy toppings. Lines move fast at the counter and prices stay friendly for FiDi/Chinatown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lunch Lady Sicilian slice, Vodka slice, Sausage & giardiniera slice
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven slices with seasonal toppings in a tight, efficient space.
8.4
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Speakeasy-styled room focused on Chicago traditions—deep-dish, stuffed, and cracker-thin—with an American whiskey program. Pies arrive with sturdy crusts, layered cheese, and slow-simmered sauces that reward a patient bake.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Deep Dish Sausage, Cracker-Thin Pepperoni, Stuffed Spinach & Ricotta
What Makes it Special: Dedicated Chicago-style program with multiple crust formats.
#3
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.
7.6
Late-hour counter serving halal-friendly pies with Mediterranean lean—think shawarma toppings and kebabs alongside standard builds. Handy post-bar option with quick griddle work and generous portions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Shawarma Pizza, Meat Lovers, Nutella Dessert Pizza
What Makes it Special: Halal-friendly pies and late service in the heart of North Beach.