Chicago, Illinois, is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. This lakefront metropolis boasts some of the best golf courses, dining, and shopping in the country. But one the thing Chicago is known for first and foremost is deep-dish pizza. After playing 18-holes on one of Chicago's professionally designed golf courses, stop by one of these famous pizzerias and try what is considered by many to be the best pizza in the world.
Giordano's Pizzeria
Giordano's Pizzeria, established in Chicago in 1974, has the distinction of being one of those annually voted for "best pizza" in Chicago. NBC's "The Today Show" even proclaimed Giordano's as "The Best Pizza in America." Aside from their legendary deep-dish pizza, Giordano's offers a full menu, including sandwiches, soups, salad, pasta, and dessert. With 40 locations in the Chicago-land area, there is always one nearby. Check the Giordano's website for specials and locations, or even order a pizza to have shipped anywhere in the country.
Giordano's
5927 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60610
(773) 736-5553
giordanos.com
Gino's East
Established in 1966, Gino's East could be the most famous Chicago pizzeria. Known for its rich golden crust, Gino's East has even grown to offer a line of frozen pizzas, which can be purchased at any local Chicago-land grocer. You can visit Gino's East at its flagship restaurant, at East Superior Street in downtown Chicago, or any of their other 13 locations in and around the Chicago area.
162 E. Superior St.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 266-3337
ginoseast.com
Edwardo's Pizzeria
Edwardo's Natural Pizza restaurants are known for their fresh and natural ingredients and their own special whole wheat pizza crust. Of course, pizza lovers can still get the basic, cheese, pepperoni or sausage pizzas here, but Edwardo's offers a wide variety of options to suit even the most discriminating of pizza tastes. Their cheese and spinach, pesto or cheese-less tomato-basil pizzas have earned Edwardo's the honor of being Chicago's most innovative pizzeria. Visit their website to find any of their nine Chicago-area restaurants.
1212 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, Illinois 60610
(312) 337-4490
edwardos.com
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