neapolitan pizza wood fired · Chicago · Harry Hungry

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Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Elio Pizza On Fire
pizza · italian · Addison
wood-fired neapolitan done right without the pretension or the markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 22:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(1.3k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
pizza · italian · Chicago
authentic neapolitan pizza that actually tastes like it came from naples, not a focus group.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowClosed todayG4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(3.3k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Lantern Pizza Co.
pizza · Downers Grove
best score in the batch—they're doing something right with dough, fire, and restraint.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowClosed todayG4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(430)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana
pizza · italian · Chicago
solid wood-fired italian pizza that doesn't overthink it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(507)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Marino's Wood Fire Pizza
italian · pizza · Elk Grove Village
consistent wood-fired pizza without the ego.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(1.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Siena Tavern
italian · Chicago
italian done with care and a real dining room vibe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(4.8k)1/ 3 sources
Warningyou're paying for the room and the scene, not just the food.
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Rank 7.
Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana
pizza · seafood · Chicago
neapolitan pizza with actual range—they're not just making one thing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(2.0k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Italian Homemade Company
italian · Chicago
homemade italian that tastes like someone actually cares about the recipe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(369)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so take the score with a grain of salt.
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Rank 9.
Ranalli's Pizza Bar - West Loop, Chicago
pizza · Chicago
pizza bar energy done well—casual, good crust, no fuss.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 02:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(2.3k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Milly's Pizza In The Pan- West Town
pizza · Chicago
TIME OUT #26
pan pizza with legit press coverage and a 4.8 rating—they're executing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowClosed todayG4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(932)1/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Elio Pizza On Fire

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

Lantern Pizza Co.

La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana

Marino's Wood Fire Pizza

Siena Tavern

Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana

Italian Homemade Company

Ranalli's Pizza Bar - West Loop, Chicago

Milly's Pizza In The Pan- West Town