Penguino's Pizza
Brandon Morgan · 249 Google reviewsPenguino's Pizza — among the best italian in Buffalo Grove. Order the Pizza. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed, and family-run. Teodor Kurtua: "The pizza was incredible - loaded with flavor and perfectly baked"
What 373 diners keep saying
What 373 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Finally got around to trying this pizza parlor this past October and you better believe this pizza lives up to the hype, one of the best finds in pizza I've made in a while. The ultra high ratings & rave reviews are what convinced me to try but that was actually more than 2 years earlier when I first stumbled onto this place searching for pizza in the area on Google. I guess I shied away from trying right away being I did notice on the Google site page that dining in wasn't available for quite some time even after the pandemic let up. I guess living a 30+ minute drive north in Beach Park wanting to avoid taking home and eating luke warm pizza as well as not having to eat in the car in the parking lot either is what took me some time to trying this gem. But one early evening when leaving Northbrook Court, the timing seemed right since we were sorta in the area and was in the mood for pizza. Google site indicated dining in was available so off we went. Discovered that there was only a couple of tables indicating this place is more of a take-out place but we got a table right away thankfully. I'm guessing the elderly man who mentioned he was from Lithuania if I remember that correctly is the owner and was very welcoming and down-to-earth friendly. Started out with a garlic cheesy bread app which was delicious but the pizza was the absolute bomb. Went with a 14" thin crust, split with sausage on the entire pie with 1/2 having pepperoni, mushrooms and black olives. This pizza came out piping hot and was mouthwateringly dee-lish! Penguino's is an absolute must with yummy food at still fair prices, clean atmosphere and wonderful customer service. If ever in the area again which we will be, Penguino's instantly became one of my new go-to pizza places and way up near the top. I certainly hope for many years of boomin' business to come for the owner(s).”
“Very delicious and big pizzas! Benevolent And friendly staff. I recommend it to everyone!”
“Finally found a great thin crust in the area. Ordered a pepperoni pizza and always ask for it well done. It came out perfect. The crust is really good and doesn't sag. The pepperoni was flavorful without being too spicy/bold overtaking the flavors and the cheese you can tell is fresh. Will be my new go to for thin crust pizza!”
“Ordered 14” Penguino’s Za and added black olives. Total came out to around $32 with tax. Best thin crust pizza I’ve ever had. Their sausage is chunky and juicy, veggies are fresh and as you can see covers the pizza. Will definitely come back for more!”
“First time trying and pretty good. Owner was really nice and workers. Will come back for sure”
“Amazing pizza !!! Such a nice owner!! Pizza was crispy and fresh! Will definitely be back!”
“In the land of chain resteraunts, It’s not that often you find a business that cares about the service and quality of food they provide. Hands down a great place to get pizza.”
“Absolutely amazing food, and exceptional customer service. The owner bought us drinks, which was so kind of him. We will be returning”
“Fantastic pizza with an incredibly crispy crust! From one goalie to another, this place absolutely stands tall in the crease. Highly recommended!”
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