Pizza Matta
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Pizza Matta draws recommendations for its thin-crust pizza, including a diner who favors it for takeaway. One fan considers it among the best pizzas they have eaten despite the price. Others find the crust bland, the pizza mediocre or repeat visits disappointing. Diners disagree about slice availability, so check current ordering options before going.
Address
Pizza Matta, 3211 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Thin crust pizza, Tavern style pizza
- Best for
- Takeaway
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/Shebadoahjoe in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024taste
Says Pizza Matta has good thin crust, though you must buy a whole pizza.
- Recommendsu/Biergarten1872 in r/chicago · Aug 2024taste
Lists Pizza Matta among places better than Middle Brow in Logan Square.
- Recommendsu/Woke_Almond in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024taste
Has ordered slices there repeatedly and ranks it slightly above Dante's and Lobo, liking all three.
- Recommendsu/Buns_McGillicuddy in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Lists Pizza Matta among places better than Amici and Michael's.
- Recommendsu/Adorable3930 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Calls Pizza Matta a great recommendation.
- Recommendsu/xelanart in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026value
Prefers Pizza Matta down Armitage at a similar price.
- Recommendsu/Kuklaa in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Recommends Pizza Mata for takeaway tavern style, good stuff.
- Mixedu/Portillosburger in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Had heard good things about the place but it did not become a favorite.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Mixedu/BipolarWalrus in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025taste
Could be better, crust bland tasting.
- Recommendsu/LisaSimpsonFrenchie in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Names it as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Ericmoran118 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024taste
Finds it a bit pricey but considers it among the best pizzas they have eaten, worth paying for.
- Recommendsu/Therealbillyz in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Lists Pizza Matta among pizza recommendations.
- Recommendsu/ohsnap847 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Says Pizza Matta is good.
- Recommendsu/ColForbin2020 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Names Pizza Matta.
- Caveatu/coreywagner in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024consistency
Had insanely bad experiences both times reviewing them.
- Caveatu/Thedoobie23 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026taste
Replies that it is mediocre at best.
- Recommendsu/mumcheelo in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026taste
Calls it the best New York style pizza in Chicago.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.