Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Moises Treviño Garcia · 422 Google reviewsPizano's Pizza & Pasta — neighborhood italian in Loop. Order the Pizza. The kind of spot that earns loyalty, not hype. Elyse W: "The Risotto with fresh mushrooms was perfectly moist and creamy"
What 4,304 diners keep saying
What 4,304 diners keep saying
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“I’ve been living in the Loop for a few months now, and I’d been wanting to try this place for a while. I finally visited with my husband, and we both really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, the service was excellent, and the food tasted fresh and homemade. The prices are fair for the Loop, and they have TVs showing the games, which is a nice bonus. We’ll definitely be coming back again soon!”
“The best pizza in Chicago, a block away from millennium Park, great welcoming and the service so spectacular. Thank you for serving delicious pizza.”
“È stata una bella esperienza,locale sembra storico ed è molto accogliente. Abbiamo assaggiato un paio di cose. Pizza in teglia e un piatto con salsa di formaggio e cc da mangiare con i crostini all'aglio. Ci ritornerei”
“Pizano's has a real pedigree in the Chicago pizza world, the owner is the son of the man who helped invent deep dish at Pizzeria Uno, and the Madison Street location in the Loop carries that legacy in a warm, old-school room with wood-paneled walls covered in photos of athletes and entertainers, Sinatra and Martin playing softly in the background. We came in before exploring Millennium Park nearby, and the whole place had this lively, sociable energy that made it feel like a proper Chicago night out. We ordered both styles to compare, a small pepperoni deep dish and a thin crust sausage pie, and walked away firmly in the thin crust camp, which apparently a lot of locals are too, it's been voted one of the best thin crusts in the city. The deep dish was still excellent though, rich tomato sauce, a generous layer of cheese, and a buttery crust that held its shape well under all that weight. We also started with the chopped salad, fresh and well-dressed, a good way to pass time while waiting for the pizza to bake. Our server, Sophia, checked in just enough without hovering, and made a point of recommending the dessert, Annette's cookie, which turned out to be a really nice way to close out the meal. The restaurant was busy on a weeknight, the kind of buzz that makes you feel like you picked the right spot. Street parking, valet, and nearby garages are all available, and being just steps from Cloud Gate makes it an easy stop before or after wandering Millennium Park.”
“A favorite of mine for over 20 years. I make a point to stop in every time I am in Chicago. Great location to eat while exploring the Loop. Give it a try, bet you’ll love it!”
“Great place!! Food was great and great service. We went on Valentine's Day and it was cute. We got to sit in the lower level made it special, it was more intimate and quiet. We had lots of cocktails and the drinks were strong.”
“Pizano’s is one of those Chicago places that rocks the Old-school Chicago memorabilia everywhere, and it just Feels alive. Staff was friendly, just not always around when you need them. I’ve had the pizza here, so I knew what I was getting. It’s fine. Nothing bad, nothing mind-blowing, It's a 5/10 for me. So this time I switched it up and ordered the wings. And yeah. That was the move. The wings were honestly perfect. Crispy and crunchy on the outside, juicy inside. Hot, but not “why did I do this” hot. Sauce tasted between Louisiana and buffalo-ish, but more towards Louisiana to me. Tangy and savory, just right. I kept going back for one more, until I was done. I’d come back just for those wings, no question. Pizza’s alright. But the wings stole the night.”
“You can't lose with any of the menu selections here. Sandwiches, pizza, the pasta- everything is delicious. One thing I love is the sausage and peppers. It's not on the menu but if you ask nice they might make it for you There are always sports going on the many TV's and the atmosphere is usually quite lively. All the bartenders are great but you especially want to go on nights Yolanda (Yo) is working. They make great cocktails and Wednesday is Wine Wednesday with half off bottles. You can never go wrong with the Chianti. The place is only about two blocks from the Bean down Madison St. Stop here for one and then go see the Bean or vice versa. Either way it's a great afternoon especially in spring and summer. The only complaint I have about the place is on a quiet night the soundtrack in the bar makes you feel like you're an extra in the movie Goodfellas...”
“The pizza was amazing. We had the deep dish with sausage. Charlie was at the bar and she was also absolutely lovely. She even got us a dessert to celebrate our engagement. When we return to Chicago, this will be on the list.”
“Muy accesible ubicacion en el Centro d Chicago, a una cuadra del Millenium Park , excelente pizza estilo "chicago"”
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