Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern
Hagz · 279 Google reviewsMichael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern — honest italian in Uptown, where the Deep Dish is worth ordering. Buzzy, energetic room where the crowd adds to it, and no long waits. "The pizza was perfectly cheesy, packed with flavor, and honestly one of the best we’ve had" — Stephany Rivera [$, patio]
What 2,089 diners keep saying
What 2,089 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Best pizza in the city in a classic sports bar tavern setting. Great people.”
“I stopped by Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern and immediately understood why it's considered a neighborhood favorite. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a classic Chicago tavern feel, complete with wood-accented interiors and a relaxed vibe that makes you feel right at home. The pizza was easily the star of the meal. It was thick, cheesy, generously topped, and full of rich, comforting flavor. The sauce was hearty, the cheese was perfectly gooey, and the crust was sturdy enough to hold every bite without losing its texture. It may not be trying to be the most elaborate pizza in the city, but it delivers exactly what you're hoping for from a classic Chicago pizzeria. If you're craving delicious comfort food in a friendly, laid-back setting, this is definitely a place worth visiting.”
“The tavern-style pizza here was delicious. The crust was just crunchy and thin, the sauce was tasty, and the cheese was plentiful without excessive grease. I'd 100% eat there again. We got a cheese pizza to please everyone's palate, but (1) it was enough to taste the base flavors and know I'd love the rest of the menu, and (2) the size we got was plenty for a light meal for 5 people.”
“Some of the best tavern style pizza in Buena Park. You can’t go wrong with the pepperoni. I ordered online and it was hot and ready as soon as I got there. Buffalo wings are also really good. I always get a side of ranch for dipping, which was a great addition to the pizza. Great people, great food, at a reasonable price.”
“Delicious sausage and pepperoni pizza. Sausage had a nice little spice flavor to it. Friendly staff. Pizza kept warm in bag for my pickup.”
“Tried both the tavern and the deep. Both were much, much better than a local well known chain. Very friendly service, great prices with some $5 beer options.”
“Fast delivery even on Super Bowl Sunday! Personally the sauce was a little too sweet . Sausage was tasty tho!”
“Delicious food!!! I’m in love with their wings! The restaurant is beautiful, clean, the atmosphere is great! Their service is great, staff members are friendly and attentive to customers. Great place I will definitely recommend!”
“Everything about this place is amazing — the food, the atmosphere, and the people. The pizza is absolutely delicious, the wings are full of flavor, and the salads are always fresh and satisfying. It’s also a great spot to catch a football game, with a fun bar and a lively but comfortable vibe. What truly makes Michael’s special is how welcoming everyone is. From the moment you walk in until the time you leave, you feel taken care of. Great service, great energy, and consistently great food. Highly recommend! Definitely be back for girls night!”
“Micheals pizza never disappoints! Wings , fries and jalapeño poppers were absolutely delicious ! Sauce on wings perfect. Tavern style pizzas were sauced with their scrumptious sauce, one had mushroom sausage green pepper. The second was pepperoni with jalapeño peppers. Bloody mary’s so good! Service was amazing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We will be back soon‼️”
“Best pizza. A must go every time we are in Chicago. Highly recommend adding the fresh basil on whatever pizza you get!”
“Had an awesome Sunday here- we got in really early then suddenly it seemed it was wall to wall packed, the staff was really friendly, they were working really hard and had no problem taking care of our small group. Mario was especially kind and attentive- Beer selection is good, pricing for drinks was much better than some places, and the pizza was excellent, perfect crust and sauce that was unique too- wings (try the buffalo style!) Plenty of big screens for watching the game, and the place seems to have a really great vibe.”
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