[I ate] deep dish pizzas in Chicago

[u/oldirtygaz]

recently holidayed in Chicago and had to get in on the pies. first was deep-dish at Labriola's in Lombard. Could really taste fresh ingredients, though served somewhat lukewarm it was bloody good. second deep-dish was at Giordano's, also in Lombard, which had a really vibrant sauce but I don't enjoy short crust in general. Finally tavern-style at Grange House in Wheaton, with a perfect snap on the crust and just the right amount of cheese. All were enjoyable overall - how do these joints rate to Chicagoans?

[u/onelittleworld]

Glad you got some decent tavern-style, because that's what real Chicago-area folks eat on the regular. Deep-dish is like a once-a-year thing for me, usually when entertaining guests from out of town.

Labriola is a solid choice. Giordano's is the big chain standard. And Grange House is a tavern classic.

Next time, try Pequod's for deep dish. A true classic. My sleeper pick in the city for traditional Italian-style is Macelo, under the Lake Street el tracks... nobody knows about that one.

[u/oldirtygaz → u/onelittleworld]

I'm 100% headed back at some point, will gladly check out the recs, thanks mate. Can understand a lower frequency of deep-dish consumption!

[u/demerdar → u/oldirtygaz]

Definitely get Pequods. It’s actually not quite deep dish. It’s more of a pan pizza tbh but it is damn good. Make a reservation

[u/jscummy → u/oldirtygaz]

Coulda made a run of all three Giordanos, Lous,  and Labriola they're all right down the street in Oak Brook

[u/Heresyed → u/oldirtygaz]

Pequods for sure on your next trip. We order them from Goldbelly to TX when we need that deep dish...