Ricobene's
11 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ricobene's is repeatedly named as a South Side pizza choice, beyond its better-known sandwiches. One diner praises the breaded-steak pizza, while another likes its slices. A commenter who finds few worthwhile pizza options nearby still singles out Ricobene's positively.
Address
Ricobene's, 252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Ricobene's, 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/skellz773 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Lists Ricobene's among south side pizza recommendations.
- Recommendsu/pusherlovegirl4215 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Names Ricobene's as a slice spot.
- Recommendsu/Crapolyn in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Says the slices at Ricobene's are very good.
- Recommendsu/Gigi82 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024variety
Notes that Ricobene's makes a deep dish pizza version of the breaded steak sandwich.
- Recommendsu/_Jalisciense88 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Recommends Ricobene's for south side pizza.
- Recommendsu/Estef74 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Calls the breaded steak pizza great and also praises the breaded steak sandwich.
- Recommendsu/5wantech in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Suggests trying Ricobene's pan pizza.
- Recommendsu/HerGentlemanCaller in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Calls Ricobene's pizza a sleeper hit and top notch.
Show all 11 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Black-Shoe in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026
Recommends Ricobene's on the South Side.
- Recommendsu/jjimenez4 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Names Ricobene's as personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/jngphoto in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Calls Ricobene's the only decent pizza option in that area.
Also on
Ricobene's is on other maps too, with what people said about it there.
More maps in Chicago, United States
- Places to visit in Chicago
- Best restaurants in Chicago
- Best steak in Chicago
- Museums in Chicago
- Best burgers in Chicago
- Best cafés in Chicago
- Best breakfast in Chicago
- Best bars in Chicago
- Best sushi in Chicago
- Best ramen in Chicago
- Indian restaurants in Chicago
- Best brunch in Chicago
- Best seafood in Chicago
- Bookstores in Chicago
- Parks in Chicago
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.