Restaurant

PIZZ'AMICI

Name: PIZZ'AMICI
Address: 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, US
Telephone: (312) 285-2382
Price range: value

Pizza•Chicago•value

PIZZ'AMICI is one of the best pizza restaurants in Chicago for tavern style pizza, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Pizzamici is doing something Chicago's thin-crust scene has needed someone to do with a straight face: taking the city's own pizza tradition seriously without draping it in nostalgia kitsch or charging craft-cocktail prices for the privilege. This is a price-level-one room with no apologies, and by all accounts it operates with the confidence of a place that knows exactly what it is — for the couple who wants a real dinner on a Tuesday, for the table of four tired of waiting ninety minutes for a margherita that costs forty bucks. Chicago thin crust rarely gets this kind of sincere, unfussy treatment, and the consensus from people who've been going consistently is that the stance lands. The Chicago Thin Crust Pizza is the obvious centerpiece — the menu is built around it, and diners point to it as the reason they return. Carol's Meatballs have developed a following of their own, reportedly dense and herby in the way that makes you want to know the backstory behind the name. The Burrata is on the menu as a cooler, lighter contrast before things get serious, while the Caponata brings a Sicilian sweet-sour profile that reportedly cuts through the richness of everything around it. The Bang Bang Cannoli Pie closes things out as theatrically as the name promises — it shows up in enough social posts and repeat-visitor recommendations that skipping it would be a conscious decision you'd have to justify. Practical note: the room is small, and the regulars already know the drill, which means it fills up. Call ahead rather than walking in and hoping. The move, based on what the place is known for, is thin crust plus Carol's Meatballs as your floor, Caponata if you're sharing across the table, and the Bang Bang Cannoli Pie when someone at the table inevitably makes the case for it — let them win that argument.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

Methodology•Chicago guides•Editorial team

Tavern style pizza casual night takeout classic pizza italian

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Rating (Google) 9.0

329 reviews

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9.0

Rating

Based on 329 reviews

Best used for

Tavern style pizza and casual night

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Chicago · 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.0 from 329 reviews

Phone

(312) 285-2382

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What to order

Signature dishes at PIZZ'AMICI

Burrata

Liuzzi bros burrata, basil oil, maldon, cracked pepper

Carol's Meatballs

Slagel Farms beef and pork meatballs in a sausage ragu

Caponata

roasted eggplant agrodolce, mint, house-made focaccia

Chicago Thin Crust Pizza

14 inch thin crust with customizable toppings including house-made Italian beef, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, olives, peppers, artichoke, giardiniera, and hot honey drizzle

Sausage & Peppers

roasted sausage, green peppers, onions, potatoes

Why go

What makes PIZZ'AMICI worth the move

PIZZ'AMICI is a strong pizza option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Burrata and Carol's Meatballs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 329 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 329 Google reviews

Best used for

Tavern style pizza and casual night

Style

Pizza in Chicago

Spend

Good value

Best for

Tavern style pizza casual night takeout classic pizza italian

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 329 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Burrata, Carol's Meatballs, Caponata

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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for PIZZ'AMICI

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9.0 from 329 reviews

TastyPals notes

Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Phone: (312) 285-2382
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.0 (329 reviews)
Cuisine: Pizza
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does PIZZ'AMICI serve?

PIZZ'AMICI is a Pizza restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Pizzamici is doing something Chicago's thin-crust scene has needed someone to do with a straight face: taking the city's own pizza tradition seriously without draping it in nostalgia kitsch or charging craft-cocktail prices for the privi…

What is PIZZ'AMICI best for?

PIZZ'AMICI is best for tavern style pizza, casual night, takeout, classic, pizza, italian. PIZZ'AMICI is a strong pizza option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Burrata and Carol's Meatballs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 329 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at PIZZ'AMICI?

PIZZ'AMICI is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 329 reviews

What should I order at PIZZ'AMICI?

Start with Burrata, Carol's Meatballs, Caponata and Chicago Thin Crust Pizza. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is PIZZ'AMICI worth visiting?

PIZZ'AMICI holds a 9.0 Google rating from 329 reviews. PIZZ'AMICI is a strong pizza option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Burrata and Carol's Meatballs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 329 Google reviews.

Where is PIZZ'AMICI located?

PIZZ'AMICI is located at 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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