ZipPicks Awards
Best Pizza in Elmwood Park
Master Critic Review
Spizzico Pizza & Pasta
8.0
A North Ave pizzeria that covers the full Chicago spectrum—thin crust for speed, deep dish and stuffed when you’re planning ahead. It’s best when you lean into their house signatures rather than custom-building everything from scratch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spizzico Special pizza, Chicago style deep dish cheese pizza, Double dough pepperoni pizza al taglio
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: One-stop Chicago pizza coverage: thin crust, deep dish, and stuffed in one menu.
Who should go: Groups split between thin crust and deep dish
When to visit: Earlier dinner if ordering deep dish or stuffed
What to order: Spizzico Special pizza, deep dish cheese pizza, stuffed cheese pizza
Insider tip: If you want deep dish, call it early—bake times are real.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Free street parking along North Ave and nearby side streets; generally manageable outside peak dinner hours.
Dress code: Casual — jeans, sneakers, and everyday wear are all normal.
Noise level: Moderate — lively during dinner but still easy to hold a conversation.
Weekend wait: 20–40 minutes if dining in, longer if waiting on deep dish or stuffed pizzas
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait most days
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — multiple veggie pizza options plus customizable thin crusts without meat.
Vegan options: Limited — vegetable pizzas possible without cheese, but not a dedicated vegan menu.
Gluten-free options: Limited — some non-pizza items work, but no dedicated gluten-free crust.
Best For
Better for: Covering multiple Chicago pizza styles in one stop — especially when your group can’t agree on thin vs. deep dish.
Consider Alternatives If: You’re looking for artisanal Neapolitan pizza, a date-night atmosphere, or fast deep dish without advance planning.