Pizano's, Loop
42 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.
What people say, in short
Across its Chicago locations, Pizano's draws recommendations for deep dish and thin, tavern-style pizza. One diner praises a yeasty, buttery crust, while another specifically recalls enjoying the sauce at River North. A visitor who tried the thin crust would not order it again. The River North sauce experience is separate from a visit to Madison Street in the Loop.
Address
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta, 61 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60603
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Deep dish, Thin crust, Tavern style
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Pizano's, Loop, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Kundrew1 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends Pizanos on State.
- Recommendsu/southpaw303 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Suggests Pizano's as an option, depending on which part of the city you're in.
- Recommendsu/poisonsu in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024taste
Likes Pizano's tavern and deep dish, prefers it to Uno, Due and Beggars.
- Recommendsu/Glum-Coat8759 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Generally likes Pizano's.
- Recommendsu/djbsay1 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Calls Pizano's a favorite among the Malnati-related pizza spots and says the tavern style is good too.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends Pizano's or Labriola.
- Recommendsu/Sausage_Queen_of_Chi in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends heading into the Loop to Pizano's.
- Recommendsu/MiniVanMan23 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Thinks Pizano's is better for thin crust, though not by much.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/imsoooverit in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Seconds the Pizano's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/RocketManMercury in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Recommends Pizanos as a can't-go-wrong option near the visitor's area.
- Recommendsu/LG1750 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Praises the yeasty buttery crust as superior.
- Recommendsu/Pkkush27 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024taste
Agrees and says the thin crust is amazing.
- Recommendsu/chicago0425 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Might love Pizano's a little more than Lou's for thin crust.
- Recommendsu/lavidaloco123 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024
Says North State Street location is closest and Pizano's is good pizza.
- Mixedu/ThePlasticSturgeons in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Solid choice but prefers Pizano's thin crust over deep dish.
- Recommendsu/eclpug in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024
Agrees Pizano's is the move unless going far south.
- Recommendsu/ritesofspring89 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024
Recommends Pizano's for sure.
- Recommendsu/mai_tai87 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026taste
Recalls getting the lunch special near the River North location and praises the sauce.
- Recommendsu/SuspiciousBehinds in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Recommends Pizano's as similar to Lou Malnati's.
- Caveatu/KyaLauren in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Tried Pizano's thin crust and would not have it again.
- Recommendsu/Little_Stein in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Calls it a solid thin crust and advises ordering well-done.
- Recommendsu/1975Dann in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Says Pizanos is really good and Labriola is great too.
- Recommendsu/Efficient-Neat-1029 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Says to hit Pizano's for deep dish.
- Recommendsu/Cassidytulip in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Names Pizano's on State St.
- Recommendsu/AppropriateRatio9235 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Says Pizano's is pretty good and rarely mentioned.
- Mixedu/Davidred323 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026taste
Calls pizza outstanding but crust crispy and pepperoni not cupped.
- Recommendsu/PalmerSquarer in r/chicago · May 2024
Used to order from Pizzano's all the time when living nearby.
- Recommendsu/ChiBitCTy in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Says thin crust is their go-to.
- Recommendsu/angrylibertariandude in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Suggests Pizano's as a better deep dish option than Giordano's.
- Recommendsu/yramt in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Likes Pizano's for deep dish, though notes it's touristy.
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