A Quick Guide to the 5 Best Pizza Places Near Glenview, IL

Pizzaria pie is so much more than the old-school dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings of yore. The 2010s hipster foodie wave didn’t just force breweries and cocktail bars to up their game. It created a pizzeria scene that pushed the best offerings to the top. Whether it was a classic recipe that withstood generations or a hand-crafted modern remix of the pizza genre, there are few Chicagoland communities better than Glenview to sample the best offerings.

1. Pappi’s

Visitors to Pappi’s web site get a taste of their uber-simple philosophy. It features delicious speaks-for-itself close-ups of their pies with a bare-bones listing of the topping options. Features include thin-crust, deep-dish, and stuffed-crust. A unique house specialty is the “Pizzalad”, which they describe as “A Combination of Fresh Veggies on Top of our Crispy Crust, Served Cold.”

2. Pizano’s

Walking into Pizano’s is to revisit “Little Italy” pizzerias of old with the classic red and white plaid tablecloths and chianti bottles hanging from the rafters. Owner Rudy Mainati, Jr. even claims his father had created Chicago’s “original deep dish” pie. Rather than debate its province, we’re inclined to order one to sample it. Old-school recipes, fresh ingredients, and countless customer accolades mean this classic not only survived the foodie wave; it became a staple.

3. Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

Though it sometimes feels like “Chicago deep dish” is something designed for visiting relatives, Lou Malnati’s makes this classic worth revisiting. Lauded as “the oldest family name in Chicago-style,” they take the original form and allow you to dress it up with everything from the classic sausage topping to modern-day vegetarian takes. These guys were all about hand-crafted and ultra-fresh ingredients before it was cool.

4. Vinny’s

Cooking by his father’s side since he was a tot, owner/chef Vinny (Vincenzo) has a literal lifetime of experience making pies. After 25 years of experience working as a professional chef, he opened Vinny’s in 2019 to share his family’s classic Italian fare, with an emphasis on pie and pasta. His philosophy of keeping it simple and using the highest-quality ingredients keeps regulars and new guests raving.

5. Giordano’s

A Chicagoland go-to, Giordano’s has more than 40 locations in the metropolitan area. You can also make your guests puzzle a bit when you point out Giordano’s will ship their pies anywhere in the U.S. However, its four-decade mastery of the craft, it’s warm family-like ambiance, and deep-dish pies that earn raves from the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune mean your party is in for a real experience.

Our starting list had more than 20 contenders. But these four pizzerias represent a solid tour of the area’s best pies, from old-school classics to modern reimagining of the essentials. They’ll not only wow your guests, but they’ll also make your family’s pie veterans smile. Additionally, each of them offers delivery and curbside pick-up of their pies. To get a new ride for that curbside pick-up trip, contact Jennings Chevrolet today.

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