Whether it’s lunch, dinner or a late night snack, you can’t go wrong with pizza. But, it can be tricky to determine where you should order pizza from. After all, Chicago is home to some of the best pizza restaurants in the world, and neighborhoods like Hyde Park are no exception.

So, if you’re asking yourself, where do I get the best pizza in Hyde Park Chicago, fret not! We’ve compiled a list of our faves. From deep-dish to thin crust to Neapolitan these delicious Hyde Park pizza spots are ready to satisfy any of your pizza cravings.

 

Cholie’s Pizza

1601 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

If you’re looking for a pizza restaurant that has maintained its place in the community since the late 90s, then Cholie’s Pizza is your place!

Sitting on the east end of 53rd Street, this cozy spot is the perfect place to let the whole fam indulge. Cholie’s Pizza features large portions for low prices, which means you and your wallet will leave satisfied. Our go-to order is the pizza by the slice for only $3, offered every day! But we also suggest shaking things up with a gyro dinner or perhaps an all-American slab of tender ribs.

 

Pizza Capri of Hyde Park

1501 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

When on the hunt for the best pizza possible, it’s important to expand your horizons. Pizza Capri’s extensive menu gives you the opportunity to do just that with a variety of unique pizzas. Some of our favorite creative offerings from the restaurant include:

  • Zorba the Greek: roasted red bell peppers, sun-dried tomato, fresh tomato, kalamata olives, mozzarella and goat cheese over pesto sauce
  • Thai Pie: grilled chicken, bean sprouts, carrots, scallions, fresh cilantro, roasted peanuts and mozzarella cheese over Thai peanut sauce
  • Rosemary Potato and Chicken: grilled chicken, rosemary potatoes, roasted garlic, fresh herbs and mozzarella cheese over white wine lemon sauce

Plus, during the warmer months, you can enjoy a breezy afternoon sipping your favorite wine at the restaurant’s patio seating, located right on the lively 53rd Street and nearby Ivy Harper!

 

Nella Pizza e Pasta Hyde Park

1125 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Owner Nella Grassano brings love and passion for Neapolitan pizza all the way from her hometown of Naples, Italy into the kitchen of Nella Pizza e Pasta. Between cooking in her childhood home and apprenticing in the art of making the perfect pizza, Nella has been declared a pizzaiola, AKA an expert in Neapolitan pizza. Since opening the restaurant, her expertise has been proven true again and again. Most recently, the restaurant has since been named the Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, an award that identifies good quality, good value restaurants.

If that’s not enough to convince you, Nella is the perfect pizza near UChicago and only steps away from Ivy Villas and Ivy at Sylvan.

 

Giordano’s

5311 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

You can’t claim to be a Chicago resident without knowing about Giordano’s. Still, just because something is well-known, doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of the hype. Giordano’s is a must if you’re craving the best Chicago deep-dish pizza in Hyde Park.

This legendary Chicago pizza joint does not end at just deep dish however but is home to some of the best Italian food in Chicago. This includes Italian sandwiches, fresh salads, and gluten-free options. Plus, this Giordano’s location is ideally situated right across the street from Ivy Blackstone, and only steps away from our other Ivy Residence communities.

 

Leona’s Pizzeria

3877 N. Elston Chicago, IL 60618

Leona’s Pizzeria describes itself cleverly as an Italian food restaurant that won’t break the bank, because “because life’s a little better with some extra dough”. Leona’s is the perfect spot for thin crust pizzas, old-school pasta, and delicious desserts.

We also suggest trying one of their specialty stuffed pizzas, such as the new Leona’s Special with pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese!

 

Between these options, we’re pretty confident that your pizza cravings are on the way to being satiated. Let us know which one you enjoy most!

Did we miss one of your favorite pizza spots in Hyde Park? Let us know in the comments below.