If there’s one type of food that all of our residents can agree to enjoy, it’s the delicious and various styles of pizza that can be discovered all over Illinois. Whether you’re looking to feast on our classic Chicago-style pizza or are craving the perfect flat bread dish, there’s always mouthwatering restaurant waiting for you. Here to make your day just a little bit brighter, here are 10 places that belong on your pizza bucket list that will make you think you’ve died and went to heaven.
- Harris Pizza - Rock Island
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Bradrox M./Yelp If you’re familiar with our Quad Cities, then there’s no excuse for you to have never tried Harris Pizza. You’ll have a hard time finding any other shop in the nearby area that features pizza as delicious as this. Hand-tossed crust and toppings that will make your stomach rumble, there’s nothing like splitting a pie with friends at this restaurant. To view the entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 3903 14th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201
- Vito and Nick’s Pizzeria - Chicago
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Kristin M./Yelp A restaurant that’s been serving unforgettable thin crust pizza for nearly 90 years, Vito and Nick’s is a location that should be at the top of your dining bucket list. While their Chicago location accepts cash only, we assure you that this pizza will be worth every actual penny you spend on it. To view their entire mouthwatering menu, click here.
How to get here: 8433 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60652
- Lino’s - Rockford
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Carin P./Yelp A Leaning Tower of Pisa inspired restaurant - does it get any more Italian than this? At Lino’s you’ll be able to enjoy eye-catching decor alongside with wonderful and friendly service that will keep you coming back for more. To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 5611 East State Street Rockford, IL 61108
- Pequod’s Pizza - Chicago
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Jin Y./Yelp With restaurants in both Chicago and Morton Grove, enjoying a drool-inducing pan pizza from Pequod’s has been a longtime local favorite. Once you make a trip to this restaurant, you’ll instantly become a regular after falling in love with all of their cheesy goodness. To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 2207 North Clybourn Avenue Chicago, IL 60614
- Piece Brewery and Pizzeria - Chicago
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Thomas C./Yelp If a pizzeria has a menu that features Chocolate Pizza…will there ever really be anything better than that? Aside from their unforgettable desserts, Piece Brewery is the perfect spot to grab an unbelievable pie that you can split with friends while you watch the current sports game that’s playing on TV. To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 1927 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60622
- Walt’s Pizza - Marion
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Tonya H./Yelp Don’t be fooled into thinking that the only great pizza you’ll find in Illinois will be in locations that are found around the Chicago area. Walt’s Pizza in the southern half of our state is the perfect example of how you can find great tasting pizza all over Illinois. If you’ve never taken a visit to Walt’s, then we highly suggest crossing this place off of your bucket list with his famous Double Decker pizza. You won’t regret it! To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 213 South Court Street Marion, IL 62959
- Quatro’s Deep Pan Pizza - Carbondale
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AK P/TripAdvisor Making delicious pizza since the mid 1970s, Quatro’s is an absolute must-visit if you’re looking to dine on pizza in the lower half of Illinois. Featuring both of the classic deep pan and thin crusted pizza, you can view their amazing menu by clicking here.
How to get here: 218 West Freeman Street Carbondale, IL 62901
- Anna’s Pizza & Pasta - Winnebago
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Anna’s Pizza & Pasta/TripAdvisor In case you ever needed more proof of that fact that you should never judge a book by its cover, hiding inside of this small restaurant is some of the best pizza you’ll ever taste. Featuring a variety of pizzas, Anna’s even offers up Gluten Free Pizza to those who are looking to try it! To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 101 South Benton Street Winnebago, IL 61088
- Joe’s Pizza and Pasta - Effingham
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The_Bird_Catcher/TripAdvisor Pizza that looks almost too good to eat, you can find Joe’s Pizza and Pasta in an assortment of areas all throughout Illinois! Wonderful atmosphere and great service, you won’t be able to believe your eyes when you see how amazing these specialty pizzas in front of you. To view their full menu, click here.
How to get here: 115 East Jefferson Avenue Effingham, IL 62401
- Gabatoni’s Restaurant - Springfield
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jlcIndiana/TripAdvisor Another longtime classic, Gabatoni’s has been making mouthwatering pizza for over 60 years! While they have much more to offer other than just pizza, Gabatoni’s famous pies are all that you need to make your day even more tasty. To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 300 East Laurel Street Springfield, IL 62703
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Bradrox M./Yelp
If you’re familiar with our Quad Cities, then there’s no excuse for you to have never tried Harris Pizza. You’ll have a hard time finding any other shop in the nearby area that features pizza as delicious as this. Hand-tossed crust and toppings that will make your stomach rumble, there’s nothing like splitting a pie with friends at this restaurant. To view the entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 3903 14th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201
Anthony U./Yelp
Kristin M./Yelp
A restaurant that’s been serving unforgettable thin crust pizza for nearly 90 years, Vito and Nick’s is a location that should be at the top of your dining bucket list. While their Chicago location accepts cash only, we assure you that this pizza will be worth every actual penny you spend on it. To view their entire mouthwatering menu, click here.
How to get here: 8433 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60652
Scott B/TripAdvisor
Carin P./Yelp
A Leaning Tower of Pisa inspired restaurant - does it get any more Italian than this? At Lino’s you’ll be able to enjoy eye-catching decor alongside with wonderful and friendly service that will keep you coming back for more. To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 5611 East State Street Rockford, IL 61108
Phillip V./Yelp
Jin Y./Yelp
With restaurants in both Chicago and Morton Grove, enjoying a drool-inducing pan pizza from Pequod’s has been a longtime local favorite. Once you make a trip to this restaurant, you’ll instantly become a regular after falling in love with all of their cheesy goodness. To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 2207 North Clybourn Avenue Chicago, IL 60614
Thomas C./Yelp
If a pizzeria has a menu that features Chocolate Pizza…will there ever really be anything better than that? Aside from their unforgettable desserts, Piece Brewery is the perfect spot to grab an unbelievable pie that you can split with friends while you watch the current sports game that’s playing on TV. To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 1927 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60622
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Tonya H./Yelp
Don’t be fooled into thinking that the only great pizza you’ll find in Illinois will be in locations that are found around the Chicago area. Walt’s Pizza in the southern half of our state is the perfect example of how you can find great tasting pizza all over Illinois. If you’ve never taken a visit to Walt’s, then we highly suggest crossing this place off of your bucket list with his famous Double Decker pizza. You won’t regret it! To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 213 South Court Street Marion, IL 62959
RecRob/TripAdvisor
AK P/TripAdvisor
Making delicious pizza since the mid 1970s, Quatro’s is an absolute must-visit if you’re looking to dine on pizza in the lower half of Illinois. Featuring both of the classic deep pan and thin crusted pizza, you can view their amazing menu by clicking here.
How to get here: 218 West Freeman Street Carbondale, IL 62901
Anna’s Pizza & Pasta/TripAdvisor
In case you ever needed more proof of that fact that you should never judge a book by its cover, hiding inside of this small restaurant is some of the best pizza you’ll ever taste. Featuring a variety of pizzas, Anna’s even offers up Gluten Free Pizza to those who are looking to try it! To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 101 South Benton Street Winnebago, IL 61088
The_Bird_Catcher/TripAdvisor
Pizza that looks almost too good to eat, you can find Joe’s Pizza and Pasta in an assortment of areas all throughout Illinois! Wonderful atmosphere and great service, you won’t be able to believe your eyes when you see how amazing these specialty pizzas in front of you. To view their full menu, click here.
How to get here: 115 East Jefferson Avenue Effingham, IL 62401
jlcIndiana/TripAdvisor
Another longtime classic, Gabatoni’s has been making mouthwatering pizza for over 60 years! While they have much more to offer other than just pizza, Gabatoni’s famous pies are all that you need to make your day even more tasty. To view their entire menu, click here.
How to get here: 300 East Laurel Street Springfield, IL 62703
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