Professor Pizza - Old Town
Vel Natarajan · 182 Google reviewsProfessor Pizza - Old Town — straightforward italian in Old Town. Order the Deluxe Pepperoni. The room fills up fast and stays lively. George Clydesdale: "It has a very rich and creamy mushroom taste but was light and delicate" [$$]
What 558 diners keep saying
What 558 diners keep saying
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“Came here mid day last fall while visiting and haven’t had a better tavern style pizza since. Perfect crunch and great service. The aperol spritz hit just right too.”
“My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinning experience! We received great service, and both the grandma crust pizza and the hot wings were delicious. We appreciated how fast the food came out, as well as the fresh ingredients. We recommend.”
“Amazing pizza, we tried the grandma deluxe peperoni and it was super delicius. Such a nice touch of ricotta cheese.”
“It was a good treat after a movie! They have multiple types of ways to bake the pizza bread, there’s cracker, grandma, New York, and Detroit. I got the grandma style which was perfect it was kinda like focaccia light but crunchy. The margarita pizza included mozzarella slices and basil on top of tomato sauce. The 12” was perfect size for two! Staff were so cool and helpful for ordering. Great spot for groups too!”
“The mozzarella onion rings were so crispy and the house made marinara and vodka sauce is a “must order!” The Sicilian sausage and half pepp pizza was very good. It’s well worth the wait and the leftovers were perfect for the next day. Service was great and the vibe was very welcoming. I highly recommend Professor Pizza!”
“The pizza was a hit! I really enjoyed it! It wasn’t as big as I expected, but it was very delicious. I checked it out after someone else recommended it, and I’d definitely recommend it too. I’ll be back!”
“The weather was cold, the air was crisp, and our stomachs were ravenous after my family's first annual holiday pickleball tournament. We needed a couple of cold brews and a few good pies to celebrate the rest of the night. Not only did Professor Pizza leave us impressed, but this establishment might have became my new spot for pizza. While the food was amazing, we were also beyond impressed with our waitress who greeted us with a smile and made our night seamless and enjoyable. As an Eastern European food connoisseur new to the Chicago area, I have carefully constructed a rating system that reflects my personal thoughts, feelings, and experience. Food 10/10 *QUICK SIDE NOTE WHILE ORDERING PIZZA* the cracker crust is amazing, the quickest made, and my top choice. The cracker style is cut into thin squares, like tavern style pizza. The cracker crust has a corn meal covered undercarriage (I think) which was delightful. The cornmeal undercarriage stimulates the tongue as if you swallowed sandpaper on accident, but in the best way possible. Trust me here.... The Grandma Crust is rich and decadent. While it was great, it's important to note that you can probably only eat one slice of this pizza before feeling full. Vodka Pizza with Sausage (Cracker Crust) - A very elaborate vodka sauce that explored the depths of creaminess while offering a tanginess that made you wanna snap your fingers. We added sausage to the pie to add some protein. I feel like the sausage was a well needed addition to the thinner pizza, and I would highly recommend it. This was the table favorite. Mushroom Leek (Cracker Crust) - this was the most unique pizza we ordered and probably my favorite. Concerningly, I think I would eat unlimited slices of this pie if allowed. It has a very rich and creamy mushroom taste but was light and delicate. It has been over a week since I've had this pie and I'm still smiling just thinking about it. Deluxe Pepperoni (Grandma Crust) - This was well done with a perfect flavor profile. The Grandma crust only allowed me to try a little bit of the pie, but what I had was pure gluttony. The cupped pepperoni was plentiful and the whipped ricotta offered complimentary creaminess with whispers of sweet "hellos" I would love to try this on the cracker crust next, so I could eat more of it. This easily could've been my favorite. Drinks 6.8/10 As a beer snob, I would say that the selection of beer was good but not great. Beer is the perfect drink to have with pizza, and I think their selection should be more widespread and diverse. Put more unique lagers and craft IPAs on the menu and the score would be higher. They carry pepsi products over coke products which is a major point on controversy for many people, but I won't go down that path in this review. Atmosphere 9.3/10 It was a great, casual atmosphere that would be perfect for an intimate dinner or a casual hangout spot. I don't watch much football these days, but it seemed to be a spot that people were coming to watch the Bears. Obviously, the bar scene would be better with a more diverse selection of beers. Regardless, it seemed like the perfect place to watch a game and have a few too many slices of pizza. Our waitress is what made the atmosphere the go from a 7 to a 9.3. She was kind and very sweet. She explained the menu to us and was patient with us. Everything came out perfectly and she seemed very happy to have us and be there. Everyone in the family made comments about how great she was. Whoever served my family in far back left booth on Saturday, 12/20/25 deserves some recognition. Likelihood of Return 9.5/10 This is where I will be coming for pizza from now on. Maybe it will just be takeout because the beer selection could be improved, but the dine in experience was phenomenal. The establishment has a great vibe to it and our waitress went above and beyond,”
“After some less than stellar volleyball performances, my friends and I were pretty hungry. Professor Pizza absolutely hit the spot. They have several celiac-safe gluten free options that are absolutely delicious. The ordering is completely online and you can easily mark that you have a gluten allergy. I wish I lived closer to the Professor because it’s such a convenient and tasty option.”
“What a pie. The sign outside steered me away but finally got to try this place and it didn’t disappoint. One of the better slices around Old Town. Service has been great both times I’ve been in. Would recommend.”
“Had to redeem a very bad experience down the street and this place hit the spot. Expensive pizza but worthy.”
“You can't go to Chicago and not have some pizza. Ambiance here seemed super chill. They have plenty of seating at the bar, booths or tables. My family and I really enjoyed the Sicilian style gluten free pizza here last Saturday. The pizza bread was so fluffy and scrumptious. So heavenly! The sauce and over all flavor it had of basil and garlic was so mouthwatering. We also had some honey hot wings that were gluten free and they did not disappoint they were finger licking good. Even the celery was so fresh and crunchy. Needless to say we left feeling complete. The service was very friendly as soon as we came in we were greeted and our server was prompt about getting everything we wanted. He offered us to order with him or they also have a barcode you can scan and put in the order yourself. We decided to just go ahead and order with him. It wasn't too busy that day and we already knew what we wanted prior to stepping in. Highly recommend this pizza spot to everyone because they are so inclusive and delicious! This is another spot on my list to come back to!”
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