Dante’s Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647
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Address :
3028 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL, 60647 - Phone (773) 342-0002
- Website https://danteschicago.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Ryan B.
Being from the east coast its tough always having to eat Chicago style pizza (either the deep dish or the cracker type thin) so when I found Dantes it was the answer to my pizza folding prayers. The huge slices are easily foldable, covered in grease and loaded with toppings, just the way i like it. I have not had something so fantastic since the last time I was back east and I know that if i get a craving for some quality NYC pizza this is the first place i'll be looking. My one qualm is that is took nearly an hour and a half to get my pizzas last night, but it was a Friday, and the people who I interacted with (girl on the phone and the delivery guy) were both pretty awesome, so I guess i'll have to deal with the wait if I want something this delicious. (get the minos, its out of control good) Dantes Rocks!
(5)eric f.
YES! this is the best pizza i've had in chicago. period. huge, thin crust pizza with attention to detail; form and function merge in their placement and layering of toppings, proscuitto placed on top of same-size thin tomato slices. another great finesse touch is their basting and seasoning the outer crust, what i call the crust-handle. the sauce has a uniquely delicious taste, somewhere between spicy and smokey. so much going on that it blew my mind and made me eat 3 GIANT pieces.
(5)Jessica K.
Dante's is fantastic. Especially if you live in the neighborhood, it's a great place to stop in an order a slice. I've become a devotee of the standard pepperoni, usually with a side salad to balance it out. The pepperoni itself is very flavorful, the crust has a great texture, and the sauce is well-seasoned. All in all, the flavors are well balanced. While I'm usually a slice person, I ordered a whole Inferno pizza to go once and it was both delicious and HUGE, feeding three adults with plenty of leftovers. Sandwiches are also a good bet. I've had the grilled chicken, friends have had other types, all have been solid. I keep intending to order the sausage or meatball, but I'm swayed by that deliciously greasy pepperoni slice most days. After quite a bit of deliberation I decided to give five stars DESPITE the stromboli. After all, I frequent Dante's and have only had this one let-down. Following a few pizza and salad visits, I thought "Oh, a spinach and ricotta stromboli?! Hell yes!" But, disappointingly, it was very bready and light on filling. The one I got wasn't completely warmed through. The serving size is quite small, to boot. Stick with pizza or sandwiches. Carry out service is usually good. The only time I've had to wait for any significant amount of time was during the typical Saturday evening rush. In that case, you can always call ahead. Staff is pleasant in general.
(5)Chris V.
I live 1 block away from this place, and since the opened, it's been my go-to for quick eats. Great slices, great sandwiches. Full size pizzas are only a single size (20") which is not only too large to eat but too large a box to fit in a fridge. With that said, I always call ahead for a slice, they tell me it will be 10 minutes, and I know better than to show up in less than 20. The staff there is super friendly and nice, but food coming out of the kitchen is SO SLOW. Great food, great staff, but order ahead by at least 20-25 minutes for anything. The kitchen-timing and lack of pizza size options deduct a star.
(4)Jean C.
I noticed this new pizza place driving down Armitage and got happy. Any new places opening up in my area is always a welcomed sight. The first time I had a taste was at my friends pumpkin carving party. We ordered four different types of pizzas and were delivered. This is New York style and the slices are massive. I actually don't mind NY style pizza (sacrilege, I know) and this was definitely tasty! The next time we ordered for pick up and got green pepper and pepperoni. While looking at the menu, it felt like Kuma's Corner. Tattooed workers and music to go with it. Good pizza takes time and it when I arrived at the stated time, I still had to wait twenty minutes. It wasn't until the baker asked me if I was waiting and after giving him my name, he handed me the pie. That was already done. It was annoying since they knew I was there to pick up but no one mentioned it was done. The pizza was still hot, thankfully, when I brought it home. I was a bit disappointed that there was hardly any green pepper. Just like at Piece, you pay for the toppings and I felt it wasn't worth it. I will order from here again because even with the small hiccups, it is still good pizza! It reheats well, which is good since two people most likely can't finish one pie. Welcome to the neighborhood!
(4)Chris B.
Finally someone knows how to make NY style pizza: large, thin and a little singed on the bottom. Unlike NY style pizza: the ingredients are always fresh but a slice will cost more than $2. Regardless every type of speciality pie here is delicious and it's worth the price. I love the kids who run this joint; I'd never take any fashion advice from 'em but whatever their serving as the slice of the day is what you should be eating. My only real complaint: one slice is not enough but two slices are too much. I know, I know, "fat guy problems." Just go with a friend and get yourselves a pepperoni or cheese or sausage slice each then split the special.
(4)Andrew H.
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(5)Isla E.
I don't know anything about NY pizza but I hang out with someone that eats a lot of pizza, so I've been to a few of the Chicago places that try to provide the NY pizza experience (Luigi's, Gigio's). I can't speak to how close the pizza comes to the unrealistic ideal held by many. I can tell you that Dante's has the thinnest crust of any I've tried, so I really liked it. I noticed on the sausage slice they don't go really heavy on the sausage. Maybe that's why I liked it, easy to pick around the sausage. But really a good sauce/cheese ratio, also. Nice ambience, and 2 cookies for $1 (but the cookies were overcooked).
(4)Elin V.
When this pizza is good, it is my favorite pizza in town. This pizza is not always good. It is mostly good, thereby warranting the four stars because it is THAT GOOD. A couple o' times, though, I've gotten a pizza that got yanked out of the oven before its time. Soggy, congealed, cold. Then I sulk, scrape up the mess and stick it in the oven in order to allow the cooking process to actually complete. Then it's good.
(4)brady j.
I always like to read other reviews while composing my own to see how my views align or intersect with others. First of all, I don't like NY Style pizza. Big floppy pieces that you have to fold in half just to get a bite? Not for me, if I'm going thin crust, I like it crispy, but generally I just go for a fork and knife slice of Pequod's. That was until someone suggested Dante's and I hesitantly folded a slice of the Minotaur down my gullet! Given the looks of the staffing, it's entirely possible there's something in the pizza to make it so addictive, but I've honestly been ordering from this place consistently at least once/week for months. I'm on a one man campaign to get the word out that you can like NY Style pizza and it's right on Armitage in Logan Square! I've ordered pizza's for everyone I know that has an odd, displaced affection for NY pizza. The crust is crispy but chewy, the sauces are flavorful, and the toppings are plentiful, tasty, and unique. I've always eaten it there, or picked it up to go. It's been consistently good. I've never experienced any of the negatives brought up on other reviews. All the specialty pizzas are awesome. The balance of flavors on the Inferno-despite all the peppers is amazing. The Minos is a meat lover's dream, and the Minotaur is a personal favorite-although I prefer it with a red sauce vs. the garlic. Now to address some of the concerns, the most baffling of which is cost. The only size pizza they have is 20", or slices. A 20" pizza is $18, with a couple more bucks for each topping. That is extremely reasonable, bordering on cheap. That's nearly 2 FEET of pizza for God's sake! Anyone basing a review on a slice of pizza should automatically be discounted. You order a slice of pizza at the United Center or Cubs game. It's awful because it's a slice of pizza that's probably been waiting around all day for some moron to come order it. Find a friend or a bum on the street to give a few slices to, and just buy a whole pizza. Now I have gotten a few pizzas' that were oily, but when you put pepperoni, bacon, prosciutto, sausage, and cheese on a pizza, its possible there will be some residue. Honestly, I've never ordered for delivery, but the last time I drove to pick it up, it took me an hour to get there from 3 miles away. Folks! This is Chicago. Driving anywhere sucks and can take an hour to go 3 blocks, so get over it. Wow! Your pizza was cold? It's a NY Style thin, floppy style pizza! Its cold 10 minutes out of the oven so plan accordingly. Is the staff surly? Not in my experience, but I'm a pretty affable guy. Is it somewhere I would bring the whole family for dinner? Probably not. The decor is dark, sparse, and reminiscent of Black Sabbath. The staff is tattooed, hip, and FRIENDLY--don't be scared, there's very little chance any of them has taken an oath to the dark lord! Go to Dante's. They just opened another location on Milwaukee at Kimball. Is it perfect? Probably not, but you should go for the pizza. It's not about the delivery in an overpopulated city with far too many cars. It's not about the décor, the staff, or a bad POS system, it's the pizza. Oh! And if you happen to order the poblano's stuffed with bacon and cream cheese and deep fried, you're not going to be disappointed!
(4)Barton C.
Friends have been praising the vegan Gorgon pizza at Dante's, so I ventured northwest on New Year's Day to try it for myself. Color me impressed! Dining room is pretty low key, staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and our food arrived timely. Along with the vegan pizza, we had the vegan version of the pesto bread (no butter/no cheese) and it was a great appetizer while our pizza baked. Two hungry men couldn't finish an entire pizza in a single sitting, and it was a great leftover lunch the next day. I'll be back for more! (also enjoyed The Smiths 'Louder Than Bombs' being played during our meal and they also reminded us that Dante's is BYOB--will bring some beer next time!)
(4)Adam S.
I've tried as many different Logan Square/Humboldt pie shops since moving to the area. It took me awhile to hit Dante's. I curse myself for such a mistake. The pies are HUGE. Yes, they're $25+, but they're 20" across (the largest size any other place has is usually 18"). The topping selection is outstanding. There is a lovely ratio of sauce/cheese/topping. Not too much of any one thing, but enough at the same time. The crust is a little too thin for real NYC style, if you ask me, but I personally *like* the thin crust. This place is amazing. Will def. be back.
(4)Eric B.
When it rains, it pours - another option for pizza by the slice has arrived in Logan Square, and this may be the best one yet. For as we all know, the Devil gets the best lines, and he makes the best slices. The pizza slices are huge, NY style, bigger than Boiler Room but not quite as big as Papa Ray's. One is definitely enough unless you are ravenously hungry or excel at excessive caloric intake. When we stopped in for a slice one Saturday afternoon, the options were sausage, pepperoni, and one of the specialty options. I opted for sausage, Kelly for pepperoni. The oven must be coal fire based, because it produces a burnt, flaky crust a la Coal Fire. The cheese and tomato sauce were incredibly fresh, and the meat was plentiful and had a bit of a kick. Goose Island root beer is a nice touch. I'm not sure if they are BYOB, but there isn't much for ambiance so I'd take slices to go if you crave a beer. If you are eating your slice in the store, the windows in the front of the store are plentiful and let in a great deal of afternoon light. However, there is not much to look at on this stretch of Armitage. If you are ordering your pizza, you may want to plan ahead - when I called one Sunday evening a few weeks back, the wait was an hour and a half. Good for them, bad for me. I'll be giving them another call soon, however.
(4)Monte H.
I wanted to love this place just for their great name/image & their devotion to NYC pizza. Plus, it's right around the block from where I live. What a big letdown! I've had NYC pizza in Manhattan and this doesn't even compare. The ordered the Inferno for pick-up and brought it home in an oversized box. The result? Inexplicably flavorless. From the toppings to the crust and back again - no deciding flavor at all. Was also disappointed with the topping distribution. Pretty skimpy. And to add perjury to slander, it was an expensive pizza, tilting upward towards $30!?!?! NYC prices in Logan Square? The horror of it all.
(2)Kimberly L.
Dang, this is some good pizza. We ordered a pepperoni and a salad to go. The pizza was absolutely ginormous. When we order pizza to go, we usually keep the pizza in the oven while we eat salad first (which requires incredible self-control, I think) but the box wouldn't fit in the oven (fyi we keep it at like 250 degrees so we don't start a house fire). I highly recommend cutting the slices in half. They are too unwieldy for feminine hands and they don't fit on the plate. Just my $.02. The sauce was good and spicy, the pepperoni was very flavorful, and the crust was chewy in a good way. Word, though. The salad was completely gross. It was rotten and slimy. We called and got a credit and an apology but I can't imagine I'd try a salad there again. Ew.
(4)Deeps G.
Perhaps one of the most underrated pizza shops in the city. For those in the BT/WP area, a welcomed alternative to Piece. Just call early, delivery times can be lengthy, but the pie is always worth the wait. Dante's is simply Divine. No joke. #NineCirclesOfFlavor
(5)Jin K.
Walk into a cloud of smoke from the ovens baking up some delicious pizza. not too big on decor, space or ambiance. But large on taste of the pizza is what's going to keep me coming back.
(4)Zach L.
Read about this place on Time Out Chicago's website and decided to give it a try since it's a little over a block away from my place. Formerly, Boiler Room was my neighborhood stop for a New York style fix, but after my experience at Dante's, I think I've found a new (and slightly more conveniently located) haunt. I had a slice of sausage, which was pretty large (as big, if not slightly bigger than Boiler Room's offering.) The crust was hearty without being overly thick, easily foldable if that's how you prefer to eat your slice. I'll be checking back every few days to see if the Minotaur or the Inferno is the slice of the day. BYOB is a nice touch, and there's a nice beer selection right down the street at Foodsmart.
(4)Derek M.
Hands down the best pizza in Chicago. Dante's is themed after the demons of Dante's Inferno and each and everyone is delicious. I am still as happy with Dante's since the day they opened. Well thought out pies with quality toppings on an amazing crust. It was about time that the West Logan North Humboldt Area had a good pie.
(5)Dale B.
The staff is getting slightly friendlier and the service slightly quicker. The food is still as good as ever!
(4)Bill J.
Thin crust pizza and wings are absolutely incredible. This is a nice change of place from standard Chicago joints. They had a nice delivery time during snow on an NFL Sunday. We'll be in touch Dante.
(5)Jennifer S.
I'm conflicted even as I write this. We were hosting a mini-get-together to watch a major sporting event on a Sunday. Dante's is new, so on the Saturday before, we swung by to grab a slice to check it out to see if it would be worth ordering in some pizza for the party. Yum! We likie! We tried a traditional slice (pepperoni) to check their core skills and a special slice (something seafood) to evaluate their flourishes. Both really good! So it was decided we would order the next night. We grabbed a printed menu and left. That's when things got disappointing. I called at 7 pm and they said it would take 2 hours to deliver, 1 hour for pickup. ughhh. It's a drag to have to leave your guests so that you can go get food- but whatev- they are new, working out kinks, it's primetime..ok...there are worse crimes. Then when we were reading the menu, it has all these specials listed- 1/2order of wings with special pizza...etc etc. So I said I wanted this special and she informs me--oh that is for Eat In only. I said Really? Because you don't say that on the menu. Now, I would think a good manager would say "You know what? You are right- we should have made it more clear on the menu. We'll give you the 1/2 order of wings." But, apparently they are pretty set on holding onto their wings because they wouldn't budge. But the worst part was the pizza. We had the special mushroom (Beatrice??) and it sucked. It was dry and poorly dressed. I should have taken a picture to illustrate it. There was like 2.5 inches around the perimeter that was nothing but crust. I like crust as much as anyone in the world but it was just beyond the pale. Here's how you really know it was bad. There were 3 healthy guys and 2 girls, we got ONE large pizza, and we were left with 3 slices. At Dante's that's like half a pizza. And you know, pizza has got to be really bad to leave that much behind. It's a bummer, but I will order from Boiler Room next time
(2)Martha Z.
I really don't understand the whole hub-bub of New York style pizza. Unfortunately, I still haven't had the privy to sample some first hand...here's hoping to do so some time! We ordered delivery and were just happy having another place that comes out to the mean streets of Humboldt Park. The pizza arrived promptly and boy was it freaking huge. I love the variety of toppings available. I personally was just fine with the garlic oil topping that was brushed on it, but my companion compared it to Bacci's slice meets Little Cesar's.
(4)Gary E.
Nice place for take-away pizza. Price? Could be better, but not unreasonable. Portions? Good. It's a very thin pizza with lots of flavor but not so much toppings - so it is different. I like the uber-thin, crunchy crust and seasonings. Service is good, staff are very polite.
(4)John M.
sadly you'll never find true new york style pizza in chicago, but as far as thin-crust facsimiles go, dante's produces an interesting pizza with inspired toppings. you get a good thin crust, mottled black on the floor of a gas oven along with some semolina. it seems like the crust is brushed with a garlic-herb oil as well. there's a nice gloss and crispness to it (similar to doughboy's on s racine) and a good aromatic flavor as well, although this might be a turn-off to purists. slices are huge, wider than they are long in some cases, though there is some inconsistency in the cutting. their specialty pizzas are great, the geryon is a favorite, although the broccoli rabe can be a bitter sometimes. though they heat slices to order, you are better off going with a whole pie as it is cheaper per slice, and some of the slices i've had were a bit soggy as a result of sitting out and cooling off. if you like santullo's you will like dante's as well. i think it's a toss-up as far as which one is better.
(4)Regine J.
We probably wouldn't dine in again (too many Rick Moranis look-alikes sulking around the arcade game), but we will definitely order for take out or delivery. The pizza was huge and very delicious.
(4)Emily P.
Dangerously addicting.
(5)Lim W.
Something special about this place, THE PIZZA. This is definitely a spot that I will enjoy much more often. The absolute best pepperoni pizza.
(5)Smidge t.
Finally, AWESOME pizza in logan square. I started my love affair with Dante's this last Saturday night. He showed up at my door well dressed in jalepeno and pineapple. Smelled nice and had a BIG package. I had dreams about him all night and when I woke up, he was still there. I had seconds, and thirds.
(5)Lindsay D.
Wow. The Charon is one of the most unique and delicious pizzas I've ever tasted. This place is right down the street from me and I'm glad it's there!
(4)Grant W.
if you are a fan of ny style pies with huge slices that need to be folded in order to hold, this is definitely the place. they use fresh ingredients which make all the difference in the toppings. the crust is on the doughier/chewier side and their ovens take about 20-30 min to bake. but overall really good. im lactose intolerant too and this one of the few places where it's worth the risk!
(4)R S.
Great pizza. In a good location with plenty of parking. Good people working there as well. Offering cheese, pepp, sausage, and a special favor of the day per slice. Lots of large 20" options each looking better than the previous.
(5)Betsy B.
Great thin crust NY style pies! The service has always been super nice too! Fresh toppings to boot. Best pizza I've had here in chi....
(5)Adam L.
Get it. It's freakin delicious.
(5)Michael C.
I was recently in Chicago and wanted to experience true Chicago pizza. I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It took forever to find parking - had i known parking was limited I may have gone elsewhere. The first appearance of the building made me question whether I was getting a tattoo or pizza. After all of the effort to park and order (wait) I wouldnt return. I took much of it to go and by the time I got back to the hotel crust was pretty soggy and after one bite I threw the rest away.
(2)Robert O.
Easily the best pizza in my neighborhood. I've tried them all! I order from here twice a month.
(4)T V.
I was excited to see a pizza place pop up so close to home. We heard from our neighbor that Dante's opened for business;and headed there for dinner. They have pizza by the slice or whole pizzas you can order along with hot and cold sandwiches. Our first time there, we tried the Inferno pizza slices. Since it was their first day, the wait for pizzas took a bit longer than expected. However, I must say that it was so tasty and delicious. Not like any pizza I have tasted before. Tonight I decided to call in for a carry out order. The guy that picked up the phone said my best bet was to order slices vs whole pizzas so that I would not have to wait as long. The whole pizza would take about 45 minutes to be ready. I came 15 minutes after I placed my order as the restaurant said it should be ready by then. My pizza slice was not ready and I waited for another 20 minutes at the restaurant. Considering the wait time I incurred, I should have ordered one whole pizza as a walk in at the restaurant. All in all, the pizzas are delicious, however, the restaurant has a few kinks to work out. Once the kinks are worked out I'm sure this restaurant will be the number one pizza joint on my list.
(3)R J.
I was born in the Bronx - grew up on NY pies. While the pizza I've had at Dante's has been tasty, it's not really NY style. The sauce is not right, like plain marinara and too sparsely applied and the crust while thin and foldable did not have the right texture, especially the bottom. Close but no cigar. The "Beatrice" comes with button mushrooms and portobello mushroom. That's right I said mushroom, as in, there was so little portobello mushroom on the pie that I bet it wasn't even one whole mushroom. I've been to Dante's twice, once for a couple of slices and tonight we decided to go on an adventure through the snow storm and pick up a whole pie, a "Beatrice." On my first visit to Dante's I was a little put off with paying $9 and change for 2 slices and a soda. I thought the price for a whole pizza seemed fair enough until we picked up the pie tonight and it was $5 more than any of the online menus I saw - $27 vs $22. That's a big hike but all too typical with Chicago eateries when they become "hip." Other reviewers seem impressed with the enormous 20" size of the pies but when 2" of the perimeter is just vacant crust(and I love a good crust), you're getting a 16" pie that you're paying through the nose for. A fairly priced alternative that is closer to the real deal NY pie is Gigio's on Broadway.
(3)L H.
Glad to see this place in Logan Square that sells pizza by the slice. I often go to the Art of Pizza for deep dish, but this is a nice alternative for thin. I went on a Friday around 6pm or so to get a slice to go. No one was dining in, but the woman behind the counter was on the phone. That took some time to resolve. Ordered a slice of cheese and then waited while some more customers came in with to-go orders or pick-up. One guy left after getting irritated with the wait. Seems like there are several ppl working in the kitchen, but just one staff out front. Might be good to have more ppl in the front of the house. My slice was flavorful and tasty, but the blackened burnt underside and the grease that dripped off detracted. I did like it enough to definitely give it another try though. Hopefully they are still figuring things out...
(3)Ben K.
One of the best NY style pizza places in the area. This place is a typical hipster hole-in-the-wall so don't expect a fine dining restaurant experience. But like most successful hole-in-the-walls the food is great. If you are ever in the area, Dante's Pizzeria is worth a try. Note: Only street parking
(5)Garrett B.
-1 star for 1 hour and 30 minute delivery (was quoted under an hour) -1 star for the pizza being cold -1 star a really burnt bottom Will not be ordering from here again, pizza was average at best.
(2)Nate C.
Order with credit card .. Do Not Pay Cash! I just payed $40.00 for a $20.80 pizza because the delivery driver had no change. Seems shady..
(2)Beth C.
I love NY style pizza and am always on the look out for a great spot in Chicago. Stopped into Dante's with a friend and ordered a slice of Pepperoni. By the slide your options are Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage or their pizza of the day. Otherwise, their specialty pies only come in size XL. The pizza was good. The crust was authentic and the toppings were tasty. It was quite greasy but I did order the Pepperoni so that was kind of on me. The slices are enormous and I actually found it very difficult to eat it gracefully. My friend had no qualms about eating it without grace and she had way fewer issues with her slice than I did. Not the most inviting restaurants though. Kind of cold, old, and unwelcoming in a way. Also they had a documentary on ants playing the whole time, which just seemed weird. I liked the pizza but can only give this place 3-stars. For some reason, I just know I wouldn't go back. If I were in the neighborhood, maybe I'd get a slice to go, but I don't know. It was good but not that good, if that makes sense.
(3)David R.
Two things make Dante's a superior slice shop: 1. The quality of the slice. This is really top-notch pizza. My only complaint is that the rim of the crust gets too crispy during the reheating, but otherwise the crust is perfect along with the rest of the piece. 2. The value of the slice. These things are BIG. And at only four bucks each with one topping, a single slice makes a satisfying and frugal lunch. Or splurge for two slices for your main meal of the day. I ate two at 1pm and wasn't really hungry for dinner. Any size group can eat here for pequeño dinero. Three slices with four total toppings + two sodas + tax = $16.90. I am a fan of cheap, delicious eats. It also looks just like a slice shop, and they put oregano on the tables, unlike most places which seem to think that the only possible pizza condiments are parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (no thank you x 2).
(4)Jason M.
I used to get Dante's pizza often when I lived in the area. It was decent sometimes and sometimes better than decent. Nothing too memorable. The stromboli however is fantastic and it's difficult to even find a place in the Chicago metropolitan area that makes a stromboli (if you read this and know of others let me know). Now that I live elsewhere I often stop in and get one to go when I am visiting friends in the area. I used to go out of my way to eat this delicious stromboli. The last time I got it, I rushed to my car and sped over to my friend's house with stromboli images in my head. When I got there I found my prized meal burnt to hell. How could this be? I love this stromboli. I'm so sad. I ate it and it tasted like crap. I could barely cut the thing it was so burnt and dry. I almost cried. I will probably be back for the stromboli to give it one more chance. After all it isn't his fault. Next time just make a new one instead of giving someone a burnt piece of garbage. Also people who call this the best pizza in the city should leave their neighborhood and try a place like Forno Rosso.
(2)M K.
Dantes is good for thin crust. Pretty good service, respectable. It does the trick when I have a taste for pizza and they have good cookies.
(5)David C.
Hollerback, Dante. You provide a haiku of flavor: Large pizza slices, Fantastic topping medleys, Foldable heaven. NY slice at it's finest in Chicago. It is definitely a different animal from the deep dish genre, but Dante's is still amazingly amazing. Perfect for a Sunday delivery to commiserate a Bears' let down, or celebrate a Bears' win (more recently the former...) Gluttony is Dante's 3rd circle of hell... but with pies like this?? They might have to expand a few circles. (Watch yo' back lust & greed, the fatties are movin' on up...)
(5)Nathan B.
Great tasting pizza by the slice here. It's a pretty simply BYOB place with pretty friendly staff. I'd eat there again. The place was really easy to find. I was just traveling through Chicago for 24 hours.
(4)Jim M.
Now I get it. This place is called Dante's because ordering pizza delivery from them is like taking a trip through the nine circles of Hell with Grubhub playing the modern day Virgil and faithfully leading us from start to finish.... So I've been in the neighborhood for awhile and I usually order from Dante's somewhere between one and three times a year because about 1/3 of the time there is some sort of foul up with my order and then I get upset for about a year and just eat Dominos and Papa Rays until my anger subsides and I give them another chance which of course they eventually ruin and the cycle just keeps repeating itself. The pizza almost always takes at least two hours to arrive, I would bet that long wait is partially because they are so popular and partially because they are either understaffed or lazy. I say this because it is not uncommon to get cold pizza delivered, as happened to me this last time. We also watched the driver drop the pizza and pick it up so I guess I should be thankful that it was cold because if it had been hot it probably would have been smeared all over the inside of the box and then we would have had to wait another two hours. Anyways, mistakes happen but the cherry on top is always their customer service, when I called up to tell them the pizza was cold he just told me to "put it in the oven".... Yes, I know that, I wasn't calling because I was seeking expert advice on how to warm up a pizza... so after a little back and forth we got it at a reduced price. The pizza itself is NY style and very good, if it arrives at the correct temperature. The prices are on the higher end but are not totally outrageous. Look for an update to this review in a year or so
(2)Dustin H.
GIANT pizzas built on perfect, foldable and chewy crust. Covered with quality toppings and cheeses, one pizza will last more than a day with leftovers. If one could live off just pizza, Dante's would certainly be a daily go-to for me. Atmosphere is a little drab, but who cares? Pizza.
(4)Steve S.
I've been to Dante's 3 times without writing a review. The first two times I thought "well, maybe the person was having a bad day, and I should have some empathy even though she was super grumpy to me for no good reason." The 3rd time, screw it - I'm writing a Yelp review. I want to like this place, too. The theme / decor is cool, there's usually metal music playing, etc. I just can't like it, because they won't let me. All 3 times (spread out over more than a year) I've been to Dante's, the people working there have been crabby even if I greet them with a smile. This latest time, I ordered pickup via GrubHub. I know it takes some time for a pizza (30+ minutes) from this place, so I know to be patient. GrubHub gave me a window of ~50min to 1 hour after my order. No big deal. After an hour and fifteen minutes and no word, though, I thought something must be up. I walk over to the place figuring it's so close I may as well just stop in. Guess what? I'm greeted by someone monotone and crabby who doesn't even let me finish my sentence. I was polite, I intended to say "hey, I ordered from GrubHub and I think my food should've been ready a while ago but I didn't get a text from them, something might be up with my phone so I thought I'd check in" -- but I got as far as "while ago" before she interrupted me. Turns out my food had been ready for a while. Who knows how long. No explanation was given (you know, like "oh yeah, not sure why you didn't get a notification but here it is!" - even that would've been satisfactory). Certainly no apology, not that I'd expect that from the crabby crew that works here. My prior bad experience was when I asked what the ingredients were in a stromboli I ordered because I'm a bit of a picky eater. She listed them, I asked "that's all?" - she said yes, and it turned out she was wrong - it was chock full of mushrooms which I am not a big fan of. I don't care how good your food is (theirs is above average, but not spectacular) - if you can't show some common courtesy to customers, maybe it's time to find another job?
(1)Nell R.
This is the best thin crust pizza I've had in Chicago. I've been here for 8 years, and haven't had anything comparable. The crust is perfect. Delivery is always on time or faster than estimated.
(5)Aubry P.
While the pizza tastes pretty good, I don't think I'll ever get slices to-go again. They send it out piping hot in between paper plates... What do you think is going to happen once you get home and take it out? The toppings are completely stuck to the top plate, and if you try and peel it off you will take a layer of the plate with it. I'm super stoked on paying for over-priced bread and sauce. Really, you guys? Couldn't think of any better takeout ideas? But I probably shouldn't expect anything better from service that makes you feel as though you are an annoyance just for simply ordering from them.
(2)Scott M.
Super good pizza. they have a lot of combinations, some better than others, but still all good. The poblano poppers, my god. Amazingly good. The pizzas can be underdone sometimes and get soggy in the center, so tell them to do it well done. Delivery times have been awesome, and when I lived out of their delivery area they still hooked it up, but not on a busy night. Props for getting my then pregnant wife a good ass pizza when she needed it most! Thanks dudes keep it up!
(5)Dominique R.
Not bad but not great either. I live in the area and heard such great things about this place. Stopped in recently for a slice and was very underwhelmed. The pizza is fine, but just that. I wanted to love it because the location is great for me, but just didn't. The slices are ginormous but just average. We also each got a cookie for desert. Got home and were stoked about are cookies only to find they were both terribly burnt on the bottom. Boy oh boy if that wasn't the nail in the coffin. Worst part was they were different kinds of cookies. Also, the staff is kinda mah. They don't really seem to give a shit. I'm not gonna write them off until I give them at least one more try. Everybody has an off night from time to time.
(3)Kelsey W.
Dantes, my love!!! Coming from New York, this place is a staple. I don't really see the appeal in the casserole type "pizza" w/e it's called. Dantes does it right and I'm sayin all I need is a slice of pep and I am living the good life. 20 inch pies. Now, living in Pilsen I am out of the delivery zone...sadness ensues. Totally worth the occasional drive to Armitage for this delicious za tho. 20 inch pies. That being said, I'm not a big fan of the wings but thats not my reason for coming here so no big deal! 20 inch pies. za za za dang I want dantes my oh my 20 inch pies
(5)Zach A.
Tasty creative pizza creations. Although I'm normally a deep dish guy, they have great pizza and I would absolutely recommend trying it. Ordering online is a snap and dropped a few bucks off the price.
(4)Elle N.
Just tried ordering from here for a THIRD time! It is by far the worst place when it comes to customer service! The first time we ordered they screwed up our order so bad it left a bad taste in our mouths. No really! Who puts mushrooms, spinach, AND pineapple all on one pie? This place! To top it off, it wasn't even what we ordered! Not only were we still hungry (we didn't touch the pizza), we were pissed because we waited more than TWO hours! We called back immediately and were offered a comp-ed pizza for the next time. Well, a few weeks passed from the first incident and we decided to give them another try. So we call and try to place the order for the comp-ed pizza. Guess what? Oh, yeah, we never got the credit on our account! After a good time going back and forth with one of the managers, we were moving forward towards getting our order placed. No less than 2 hours later, we received the correct pizza albeit a lukewarm one. It was NY style that was the highlight of our meal. Fast forward to this weekend, I tried placing an order. First, someone picked up the phone but didn't answer. Really? Not even a, Dante's Pizzeria please hold. I really should have known better than to sit around to wait for someone to answer. After asking the guy if they would deliver in my parents area, I got a "Well I guess we can deliver to that area." I can't even imagine ordering from here again. The name may refer to Dante's inferno but that's what it should read on the sign!
(1)Victoria G.
Great NY style pizza!! The best around.. love the quality. Everyone is the family is happy with this pizzeria. Not too many can compare or compete
(5)Rick M.
2 stars for the crust. The sauce was bland and the cheese lacked texture and flavor. They should sell coffee looks more like a cheap hipsters cafe. The area needs a better pizza by the slice joint. walk a little further to the boiler room.
(2)jordan r.
the pizza's pretty good, and it's the only place close by that makes a decent stromboli. only thing is, i left my book bag there overnight this week after an especially long and hard day of work, and although they gave it back, they went through every single compartment, rearranged the few things i had in there, and then stole all my herbs. who rummages though a bag that's been lost for under 3 business hours? dante's. it's a total invasion of privacy and the meanest rational thing they could've done. i understand pinching or taking half, but they flat out took it all!!! i've always been kind and considerate, treated them with nothing but respect, and have always tipped well. they broke my heart and ruined my week, so i don't think i'll be going back to hell in this lifetime.
(1)Julie Y.
Came here cause a friend recommended it and I happen to be in town. Ordered the Minotaur which is w garlic sauce and Italian beef n all the other fun stuff that comes with it. Idk what size we ordered but it was freaken huge. I actually really liked the crust as well. Thin n chewy.. It's byob. Super small place tho. I think a lot of people just order delivery. Wouldn't recommend coming with a big group since it's so small. The staff seemed kinda out of it but oh well, it's not like it's fine dinning. Great pizza tho!
(4)William K.
Good pizza Napoli style. It's rare that a true thin-crust pizza can be hot and edible when delivered (I've stopped ordering delivery from Piece because their pizzas are cold and cardboardy by the time they get to your house. Dante delivers a hot and tasty pizza, even if it takes a while (90'+ both times I've ordered). I will order from Dante again and I'd recommend it. One of these days I'm going to go there as I imagine it will be even better.
(4)Meg T.
I feel this place has majorly dropped the ball. Pizza used to be great. I just ordered tonight and was so disappointed. Literally cannot believe I paid almost $30. Literally cannot believe you guys put this in a box and let a customer drive all the way there to take it home. Major bummer.
(2)Elisabeth C.
The wings here are also delicious. I've only tried the BBQ flavor but they are grilled and the sauce becomes carmelized - so yummy!
(5)Brooke M.
The pizza is excellent--some of the best in town, particularly if you aren't a fan of the bread bowl of cheese and tomato sauce known as deep dish. BUT, be prepared to wait hours for your delivery and DO NOT pay with cash unless you have exact change. Not saying that the driver was lying when he claimed he didn't have $8 for change, but I've never encountered this issue when ordering food and paying with cash. Seems a bit odd, but I digress...Just keep in mind the driver only carries large bills.
(3)Jeffrey H.
Num Num Num! Fantastic Pie!
(4)Aja G.
Some Basics The pizza comes in one size They sell by the slice They take forever They are worth the wait. This floppy pizza begs to be folded like true pizza should. Though their sauce is more tamato-y at times than I would like, the pizza is hot, greasy, cheesy and good. For all you carnivores out there they use real meat--as in those large slices of pepperoni sausage that you only see at the butcher shop and your dreams. Don't let the counter girl putting you on hold when you call in deter you. Step right up and get down on some solidly good pizza.
(4)Lina W.
Amazing NYC style thin crust pizza! The bread dough is thin, crispy and perfect. The toppings and cheese is just the right amount, not too little, not overwhelming. This pizza actually requires folding in order to eat the slice! I love my Jimmy's Cafe NYC style pizza too, but this is a tad more authentic and the marinara sauce is just right!
(5)Jake T.
Placed a carry-out order for a pizza, from the employee who answered my call... not hiding the fact he was extremely annoyed, to the interaction with four employees once in the restaurant... nothing but cold, rude customer service. I said thank you to three employees, with not one single word response... two employees just looked at me and looked away. Pizza mediocre at best and too highly priced for what the experience is. Dante's management should really look into some staff training for social skills and customer service. Looks like I'm one of many customers who won't return due to absolutely rude employees.
(1)Aracely H.
I was really looking forward to eating at Dantes but i was quite disappointed. The pizza lacked flavor all around. The ingredients seemed fresh but not much flavor, not enough sauce and the salads and variety in the menu lacked quite a bit. I went with my family hoping they would really enjoy a meal on me and we were all pretty disappointed not only by the food but also the service. I don't know if i will be coming back anytime soon. Perhaps in a few months hoping something will change and it will be better. I hope your experience is much better than mine.
(2)Megan T.
Living just 2 blocks from Dante's pizza by the slice is a very, very dangerous thing. What's not to love about a slice of the say? We don't often order for delivery (and usually when we do it's because we're at a friends), but when we have it's been just as quick as expected and is always delish.
(4)Avril G.
The fact that they have the option of a vegan pizza was great even better it was amazing - yes it takes awhile but I was hoping that might mean it was being made fresh not half baked then re-cooked again as I have witnessed working at other pizza places . The ingredients are a higher quality too so yes it is a pricey pizza but as a treat totally worth it . I've had friends and family over who have had they other specialty pizzas and all loved them ! The servings are very generous as well.
(5)Amy R.
Generally, it's very difficult to give four stars to a place that makes you wait an hour and a half for pizza, but it's possible to make an exception when the pizza is SO FREAKING DELICIOUS. Not trying to get sacrilegious here, but I rarely crave "Chicago-style" pizza. Every blue moon, a big hunk of deep dish is nice, but I don't make a habit of it. What I truly love, sorry to say it, is NYC style pizza. Crispy crust, a little bit of chew, massive, foldable, triangular slices... Now THAT is pizza. And that's exactly what Dante's provides. I can agree with the other reviews - the delivery time is atrocious, the pizza is sometimes flung into the box frisbee style, but oh my gawdddddd the pizza is so good I can't even be mad. Perfect crust, delicious sauce, fresh, bountiful toppings - it's all so worth it. If I lived in the city, I would struggle not to eat this pizza every day - as long as I could stand the unavoidable anticipation.
(4)Alexander Z.
They may love Growing up to in NYC, I had the privilege of eating real (sorry deep dish, you're good, just not pizza) pizza on the daily. Living in Chicago the past 15 years has been a challenge to find a great alternative. While I like a lot of pizza places in the city (Piece, Roots & Coalfire to name a few), none replace the perfect simplicity of a NY slice. Reading reviews, I had to try Dante's, and I was not disappointed. Now I'm not saying this is the holy grail of pizza or that it would stack up to the counter stands I used to frequent back east, but this is by far the closest thing to a NYC slice I've found here. The slices were large and fold-able (very key) with just the right amount of grease to napkin off (gross yes, but it's a sign of a good pie). What makes a good NYC pizza, in contrast to Chicago style thin crust, is that there isn't any excess of ingredients. I want super thin crust that holds together and just enough sauce and cheese that I can taste every ingredient seperately and not be overwhelmed by a 2lb brick of cheese and dough. Being delivery, the cheese still had a decent pull, and I'm very curious how it stacks up getting it in store. In terms of delivery, I've seen a lot of people on here complain about the timing. As everyone said it took 1.5-2 hours to deliver, I simply planned ahead and ordered early. Ordering on a Sunday at 530pm, my email notification said 80-90 minutes. The Pizza arrived in 70 and was surprisingly still hot! But for those who wait and get a less than piping hot pizza, there is a quick fix. Microwave the pizza for 45-60 seconds to get the cheese going, then put in the oven @425 for 2-3 minutes. This will get the pizza super hot and re-crisp the dough while melting the cheese perfectly. You can also heat it covered on your stove-top on low for a few minutes which does a great job as well. Comparing Dante's to a real NYC hole in the wall, I'd give it 3.5 stars, compared to any thin crust in Chicago? 5 stars all the way! Follow Up: Either I have the greatest timing in the world or Dante's or Karma pays me back in Pizza, but the last 3 times I've ordered pickup, I got there less than 60 seconds before my pizza came out of the oven. Either way, just another season why I love this place! (and I may/definitely have sampled slices of piping hot pizza in my car before heading back each time)
(5)Matthew G.
We are vegans and the border of Logan square and Hermosa doesn't have a ton of options. Dante's delivers out around 4000 west, so we got the Gorgon. It has a thirty minute bake time plus delivery time, so we called early. The pizza took a while to show up, and was on the pricier side, and it has a kind of Spartan sprinkling of toppings, but it's a great flat crust pizza with as much toppings as it needs and every extra minute waiting seems to be invested in a great crust. The toppings aren't exciting but they're solid. The price is high mid range, but the dough is out of this world. I prefer thick crust and pan pizza, mostly because flat crust is done poorly so often, and when it goes bad it's terrible. Even a bad pan pizza is edible; mediocre flat crust frequently results in inedible pies. Dante's crusts are flat, twenty inch, foldable, stretchy, tasty, crispy, doughy and worth every minute waiting
(4)K D.
Can confirm two-hour delivery. Pizza was warm, chewy, not bad. Crust is about and inch and a half of hard chewy dough. Boiler Room has much better NY-style. Pepperonis were huge. One shining spot: fresh jalepeno
(2)Brookley C.
We live in pizza purgatory no longer! Avondale has been a bit of a pizza dead zone, but ordered Dante's delivery last night and loved it. The pepperoni / banana pepper combo is our holy grail - and while Piece still holds the crown on that pie, this did not disappoint. Great foldable crust, GIANT pepperonis, and a good spread of cheese. Delivery took a while, but we did get a call letting us now there were some oven problems and the caller apologized. I can dig that kind of service, even if our pizza party was delayed. Well done Dante's.
(4)Kristin T.
You ever want to know what ass taste like I will advise you go to dante's. People are asses and the food taste like it ass well.
(1)Lex N.
I ordered a pizza from here on Saturday afternoon expecting to have a long wait. They told me an hour, not bad I thought. It came in like 30 minutes, piping hot, and more delicious than the first time I had it. Great pizza! And since I ordered it for myself I had leftovers for like 3 days. Bonus!
(5)Lupe D.
Really good thin crust pizza, made with fresh ingredients. Daily specials are appreciated - I especially love the veggie pizza with nothing but different kinds of peppers (including banana peppers). Buy a slice (it's very big) or a whole pie to feed a group. Worth the price! Have not tried delivery - just take out. Their packaging could be improved...other than that, this place is yummy!
(4)Jennifer R.
I know I'm not a Chicago native so maybe I am biased but deep dish pizza is the absolute worst. Seriously gross. So, I was glad to find another outstanding Chicago pizzeria offering delicious thin crust pizza. The crust itself is really good. Just the right amount of crispy and chewy. If you're getting some late night slices they might be a little soggy, but you should be tired/drink enough to not care. However, those same leftover slices are fantastic the next morning. I love love love cold pizza for breakfast and Dante's are the best tasting cold leftover slices I have had. You can't go wrong ordering a fresh pie as well. The make-your-own seems to be the best deal (plain starts at $18 and toppings are $2-3 each where as the specialty pies start around $24) but some day I will have to order the Inferno because it sounds pretty awesome. I seems a bit pricey when ordering but you get a freaking ton of pizza. The slices are huge (probably equal to two normal slices) and have I mentioned that it is even more delicious the next day? I will definitely, absolutely, positively be back.
(4)Daniel C.
Love this place! What is up with all these people saying the pizza is too expensive? Each pizza is the size of a manhole cover! Anytime you have 6 hungry people at your apartment and you think "we'd better order just one pizza" you KNOW the pizza is huge. Even if the pizzas weren't huge, I would still love this place. All the ingredients are super flavorful, particularly the meats which are very assertively spiced. They also have a "garlic sauce" that you can add to any pizza, which in reality is just garlic butter. It is great for people that love pizza, but also would like to be at serious risk of a cardiac event when eating it. Heart health be damned, it is super tasty. One tip - I generally order my pizzas well-done. But here it is important to just order it like it normally comes, because with slices this obscenely large it is important you're able to fold them. If you order it well done, they will cook up too crispy and the slices will no longer be foldable. People Of Yelp, you have been warned! They have a pretty wide delivery area, and my pizza has also arrived reasonably fast and warm. I also picked up once and everyone was very friendly.
(5)Ana A.
So THIS is what NYC-style pizza is like... Hm. Well I definitely don't prefer it to my beloved boat-of-sauce-and-cheese Chicago-style, but Dante's Pizza was tasty. LOVED the spicy sauce, but didn't love the random sprinkling of cheese dotting our Virgil's Specialty pizza. Why so little cheese? $25+ for a pizza seemed pretty outrageous to me, but the size of the pizza helped a bit. SERIOUSLY, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HUGE THAT THING IS!! I was eating it for an entire week.
(3)Jason O.
Real talk, my favorite pizza you can fold into a tri corner hat in Chicago. The wait is sometimes a bummer but I have high hopes for when the 2nd location is open I'll get even more delicious pizza into my face.
(5)Shannon R.
Ok, so I've walked past this place a few times since it's just a few blocks from my place. I thought ok I'll try there someday. Well last night I was searching yelp for some local restaurants to try, and came across Dante's. Read reviews, sounded promising. Walked down to California today & decided to give em a try. Ordered a slice of Pepperoni.As the reviews stated HUGE slice. unfortunately there was not quite enough sauce on the pizza to save the reheated pizza taste. crust was crispy, but bland. Cheese was eh, whatever & pepperoni slices were huge almost sandwich sized slices. Got 3 on a slice but still not impressed. $4 for a slice seemed a little steep until I saw the size :) ...disappointing So far in the 2 months that I've lived in Chicago, all of the local pizzerias have disappointed me. Sad for being such a big pizza town. I can go back home & get a better slice in Ohio & West Virginia for 1/2 the price!
(2)Tyler H.
If you are having that NY-style pizza craving and you don't want to deal with the crowd at Piece (our favorite), swing over to Dante's. We love the huge slices, and the dough has that perfect chewy texture. If you're craving NY pizza, you can't go wrong here. By the slice or the whole pie...and the pie is MASSIVE, so that's your best deal if you've got a group. It's no nonsense and not much seating inside, but just consistently good slices of pie for a decent price. Hard to find good NY pizza in Chicago, so it's worth the stop by.
(4)Eileen K.
Wow this place was a let down... I've read good reviews on how their Pizza was good for NY style pizza in Chicago. Ugh it was bland, greasy, and not fresh tasting at all. I also ordered garlic cheese bread. Eh, I also ordered wings, they had been previously fried and they reheated them on the grill after dunking them in the fryer one more time. I gave it two stars bc the wings and bread weren't horrible. I will definitely Not be going back though. The bill was 46$, way overpriced for less than mediocre food.
(2)Ryan R.
I knew walking in to this place and getting blasted in the face with pizza oven smoke I was in for a treat. Well to start off the service is so bad that it is funny. The food on the other hand was awesome. By far the best pizza I have ever had. Half pepperoni half sausage and all onion. I will even go as far as to say it is better than Di Ferrara in New York. Which is a blasphemous statement in the world of pizza. The place is tiny, with about 5 tables. Red walls painted flames somewhere and a chalk devils on the menu chalk board. Dive-yes, an awesome one.
(5)El B.
Daaaaaaante's. Yum (drool). I love this place. Great, tasty, delicious, unhealthy, foldable pizza. Plan ahead, though. This sort of divinity takes time to prepare.
(5)george k.
A great addition to the neighborhood. Stopped at foodsmart on the way here and picked up a 6pack. Ordered the Charon pizza. The pizza was very good. Great crust, good toppings, great flavor. Huge slices. It was large enough for 4 hungry adults. There were only 2 of us so we had a lot of leftover. I look forward to trying another specialty pizza.
(5)Jennifer L.
An open letter to would-be restauranteurs: Cowed by the prospect of another pizzeria in crust-and-sauced-saturated Chicago? But are you (would you be) thin-crusted, finely seasoned, and offering premium toppings? Let's talk. Let's talk in Logan Square. I recently moved to Logan Square from Westridge. right off the heart of Little India, where I assumed the pizza offerings would be the worst in the city. This was almost true, but Pizzeria Apart would still deliver, and now I can really count this as a blessing. In Logan Square, one goes out (a la Revolution Brewery) for fantastic pizza. One goes to the monstrous Lincoln Park mega-Whole Foods and orders take-and-bake. If not, one consults Yelp, sees options like Little Clown and just chuckles, and then one tries to order Dante's Pizza a couple of nights in succession and comes to realize: It's always a 2-hour wait. Because they can. What else can they do? They can charge you $27 for a basic pizza with minimal Italian beef toppings. (This one's branded The Minotaur.) To be fair, the crust is well-seasoned and absolutely excellent. I love seeing herbs and seasoning sprinkled on a crust. The pizza circumference is huge. But at first glance, you'll see: the toppings are of a quantity you usually leave discarded on the plastic wrap accompanying your Italian beef. Seriously: I would guess 2 ounces max. Score for profit margin. Verdict: good enough, but please, someone be Pepsi to this Coke. Some healthy competition in this neighborhood would do us all some good.
(3)Susie I.
I LOVE DANTE'S PIZZA! Anyone read my review of Boiler Room pizza? Well, this review will be the exact opposite. I love this pizza. I love it so much. Takes too long? Awe, you poor sweetie. Go the the Boiler Room and get some boring, bland pizza quick. This pizza has the flavor, it has the crust, and even though it took over an hour, it was hot when we got it. And did I mention delicious? And cheesy! And they've got all your special toppings, even vegan and vegetarian options. So you have to order a gigantic pie and it takes a bit of time, but you poor sweetie, with no time to wait, it's so worth it, and so are the leftovers. I promise...
(5)Alex R.
Oh dante........consistency counts!!! Wish i could pretend i havent had twenty pizzas in five months...but that would be a lie. Very clear when a different guy makes ur pie.....either it is an orgy for your mouth, or you throw out half the pie....GET IT TOGETHER FELLAS!!
(3)Colleen A.
We drove up to Chicago from out of town, and after a 12 hour drive, nothing was more welcoming than Dante's. The crust was perfect, thin, and crispy, with just the right amount of toppings. For such a large pizza, it's amazing that it doesn't fall apart at all when you cut and pull your slices... The mark of a great crust. We'll definitely be coming back here for more pizza!
(5)Jennifer W.
This is my favorite pizza in Chicago. There are so many interesting pizza selections, and they're the only pizza place that I've found that has roasted red peppers as a topping. I still haven't actually been IN the restaurant, but their delivery service is always prompt if not quick, and the singular time there was a mistake on our order they made up for it ten-fold. I would eat this pizza every day for eternity if I could.
(5)Jennifer E.
This is my favorite NY slice in Chicago. The pizza is so huge, that when delivered the guy needs to tip it on an angle to get it in the door! I go for the mushroom or the Beatirce or the Geryon. You will be very pleased. I have not been in for pizza by the slice, but really want to get in there for it. We always get delivery.
(5)jaime c.
Some really excellent pizza, especially the thin crust. The place rocks the theme and handles it well. The arcade machine is a nice addition.
(4)Gregory P.
Amazing Pizza! As an East Coast transplant, this place is ground zero for comfort food cravings that require a huge pizza with a thin crust that is crisp outside and chewy inside. Their sauce is great, and their service has always been good. I typically pick up a pie I have ordered on the way home from work but have had a few slices with my daughter (4yrs) there too. Not a very big place but great for meeting a small group or for lunch. BYOB has been a big draw for one of my neighbors who goes often with friends. THANK YOU DANTE'S!
(5)Drew F.
Dante's is a very good neighborhood pizza joint specializing in thin-crust. Their slices are gigantic and they use high quality large pepperoni. I'm definitely looking forward to trying their other specialty pizzas. I also tried their buffalo wings. They're not traditional buffalo, more like grilled spicy wings. The grilling imparts a nice flavor to the wing. Dante's wings are very addictive in their own way, but if you're a buffalo wing (radioactive orange Frank's Red Hot) purist you will need to go elsewhere for your fix.
(4)Jessica K.
Look no further for NY style pizza that's affordable and filling. When i'm craving pizza, I never order from anywhere else. For about $20, you can get a huge pizza that's delicious and filling. Yeah, it takes a long time for delivery but it is what it is and worth the wait. If you want quick service pizza, go to papa john's. if you want something fresh and tasty, go to dante's.
(5)Brian B.
The pizza here is awesome, cheesy horror movies playing in the background, very good!
(5)Matt A.
Grub hub'd Dante's last night - 1st time ordering and was very impressed! for a logan pizza spot they are high quality. the sauce is a tiny bit sweet for my taste but the crust, cheese, topings are all on point. the kids loved it - it will be our new goto spot.
(5)Andrew S.
I ordered a pepperoni pizza from Dante's yesterday at around 8:30pm. The wait was an hour and fifteen which is understandable on a Sunday night, especially because they have some really good thin crust pie. I'd even go so far as to say it's the best in Logan Square, and maybe the best I've had in Chicago. When I arrived to pick up my order I was told they had run out of pepperoni and didn't have a phone number to reach me at. I told them no big deal a sausage pie would be fine. The manager came out of the back to give me my pie personally where he apologized and gave me two of their delicious massive cookies on the house. This was all on top of the fact that I was given about $7-8 off for the inconvenience. I've always said the mark of any good restaurant is two things. #1 good food and service, and #2 the ability to admit a mistake and make good on it. I will continue to go to Dante's not only because their pizza is freakin awesome, but because of the service there as well.
(5)Lindsey W.
Dante's Pizza had some good old fashion BIG THIN PIZZA! They were running late with my delivery order and couldn't have been more accommodating. They called and offered me a discount for my waiting and the delivery man was so kind. Loved the stuffed mushroom with spin, mozzarella, and garlic! THANK YOU YELP!
(5)Jon B.
This review is just for the caprese salad, a $9 addition to my pizza slice that I figured would be (mildly) healthy and fresh, a nice compliment to the pizza. When I got home I opened the container only to find four very oily slices of tomato, four slices of mozzarella, and some leaves of basil with the stem still on. SERIOUSLY?! I was so angry. That was so obviously 50 cents worth of food and not even dressed up nicely. I posted the picture of my disappointing salad on here. I wasn't even going to write a review but I showed it to my coworkers today and they were all vicariously outraged. Thriving businesses are either economical or cheap and riding on one good thing. Dante's seems to be cheap. It's good for them that their pizza is okay. I still vastly prefer other pizzerias, but the slices are decent (but chewy.) So, if you're absolutely set on getting something at Dante's, I suggest you get the pizza and nothing else.
(1)Michael H.
I found this place one late night, my stomach aching for pizza. I dreaded going to Little Caesars and was becoming discouraged when suddenly what to my longing eyes appeared. Dante's! At first I admit I had visions of hell, and yes it has some Dante's inferno art scrawled on the chalkboard. I stepped in and at first was taken aback by the full pizza prices. I stood discouraged until I discovered the pizza by the slice specials. They are very reasonably priced and often have samplings of the full pizza menu. I ordered a simple sausage slice and 5 minutes later in a greasy brown paper sack between two paper plates was rewarded with the best slice of pizza I have every had. By all measures of pizza this stand out. Not to greasy but juicy enough. The right amount of cheese. The crust is thin but rigid sometimes burnt which I happen to like. The size is startling at first but I have come to appreciate that. Its more then enough and really is like two normal slices. I always get take out slices, but have seen people BYOB. Its a nice place, almost a hidden gem. I say you go try it out and tell them Virgil sent you.
(5)James K.
Great nyc style slices and they have the whole Dante's Inferno theme going on. Great selection of toppings however the toppings were a bit skimpy.
(4)Trisha T.
Unfortunately I would give Dante's a poor review considering I ordered their pizza more than 2 hours and can't even taste it! We ordered off of grub hub and they are already way past their estimated time. Ok I am starving. Hangry. And now mad. We called Dante's and they said "it's next to go" please tell me how a New York style pizza rakes 2.5 (or more, still waiting) takes that long?
(1)John P.
Ordered 1 pizza. 2 hours and waiting. Sorry, but this is not the way to run a pizzeria. 45 min. I can understand; even an hour. But 2+ hours for one flat pizza...unacceptable.
(1)Robin W.
Really good thin crust NY style pizza! Tastes a little like Piece pizza (yum) to me, but it's much closer to my house, doesn't have a ridiculous wait and delivers to me! The slices are huge. The whole pizza only comes in extra large though so either invite over a few friends or save some for later. The pizza box was so big though that I couldn't fit it in my fridge! Dantes is pretty cheap given the size of the pie. It is much cheaper and tastes better than my other delivery options. I'm a fan.
(5)Jim L.
Five stars for great pizza. I'm a fan of the gorgon- the city's best vegan pizza. Be prepared to wait as it takes them forever to finish a pizza.
(5)S S.
Sorry guys, but Chicago is simply embarrassing in terms of pizza; Thick slices that look like quiche, the fuck is that? Oh wait, you want a thin crust? Here's a square (a goddamn square) of pizza that was cooked on pressboard. The fine women and men at Dante's figured it out, and are doing the big work for all of you. Giant slices on fresh dough with the most subtle bit of garlic on the crust. I haven't messed with their stromboli's or their specialty pies yet, but good lord a simple cheese slice is completely profound. Also, they started following me on twitter; so now they're in my speed dial. This is perfect because when my Kim Jong Il level-memorial goes down, they're going to do the catering.
(5)Jesse B.
The best pizza in Logan Square PERIOD ............................ that being said a slice can feed a famished person and a whole pie can feed an army. The staff are really nice non pretentious hipsters. Dantes is a repeat for me. I actually am thinking about going here tomorrow night for another slice of deliciousness.
(5)Cedric C.
i just had the most amazing vegan pizza from dantes pizzeria. I had the Gorgon Specialty Pie (Vegan) it comes with portabella shroom, onions, green peppers, spinach , black olives and tofu yes tofu. so goo and has a little extra spicy kick to it \. i highly recommend it!!!! and their other pizzas look delicious as well. happy eating cc
(5)Brent W.
I gotta say, after reading the reviews i had very high expectations coming to Dante's. It's been regaled as *the* NY Style Pizza in Chicago...and who the F doesn't like those big ass, flippity, floppity, foldable, delectable slices?! Well, i'm here to say Dante's delivered. Oh my. This stuff is goooood. Get In.
(4)Salvador C.
Excellent work! I like it. Big ole floppy slices with tasty flavors. Flavor crystals everywhere. My solo gripe is they could use a bit more of the listed ingredients. Perhaps I'm greedy, but either way this place is tops of the pops. My list if you give a shit. Marie's Pizza and Liquors Falco's Burt's Place Dante's Pizzeria
(4)Tim W.
The pizza was really good. We ordered a "build your own pie" with half extra cheese and half pepperoni. We also ordered the sea salt potato chips and the cheesy garlic bread. Those items were both disappointing. On their menu the make it seem as if the chips are homemade simply stating that they are "kettle chips". They are not, they are kettle brand chips. The cheesy garlic bread was VERY chewy and in general just had a very bad flavor. However we would definitely get their PIZZA again, but nothing else.
(3)Arthur M.
Total Recall played on the TV. Mutant lady with three tits. It was a hot day, the inside was pleasant. Lady and I split a pizza with all the components of an Italian Beef for toppings- beef, giardiniera, cheese. We did not realize it was a white pizza. They gave us red sauce on the side no charge. Salad was good. Cookie was good. Thin crust pizza was good at the time and later on. Mutant lady with three tits (Mutante de 3 pechos) also good- youtube.com/watch?v=Eiyl… Thanks. I'll wait for Melina.
(5)Kim G.
Great NY style! I wish this was closer, but it's worth the drive. The sauce is great, they have awesome toppings, and the slices are huge. The crust could be a little bit more crispy.
(5)Tom D.
Hey, decent pizza, you sure are expensive!!!
(3)Dave C.
Good food, but never again. Ordered and received an estimated time of delivery of 1 hour 20 minutes. Fair enough. However, delivery was 1 hour 55 minutes. Two phone calls, no apologies and rude delivery driver driver later we finally had our food. If it's going to be that much longer a courtesy phone call would be nice. I've worked in the industry and this is not acceptable by any stretch of the imagination. Never again. Thanks for the cold pizza.
(1)Jet H.
This is some damn good NY style pizza. Some GOTDAMN good pizza. I stick to a basic pepperoni pie and Dante's delivers. Literally and figuratively, in the taste and quality of the pizza. Slices are large and foldable. Pepperoni pieces are also on the larger side. Pie is perfectly greasy without being gross. Pairs well with their salads too. Ejoy.
(4)Jt G.
I give this place 6 months before they close their doors. I live around the corner and was hoping this place wouldn't continually disappoint. Time after time I go back hoping for a better slice (or 3) of pizza, and quality gets worse. Typically more greasy and more burnt. Tonight I was willing to try again. I phoned ahead to place a pick up order. After being put on hold I was eventually spoken to by the owner and told that the computer system was down and he couldn't take any more orders. I get the computer thing, but no offer for a cash transaction or anything. Really? I guess it was a sign. I'm done! Thankfully the neighborhood is getting some great bars and restaurants to fill this void. Anyone who knows a thing about running a busines and can make a good pizza should check out the hood.
(1)Alice R.
My husband fell in love with this apartment in the sticks of Logan Square, and I was totally bummed out being so far from everything until we found Dante's, which is pretty much the Kuma's of pizza. I moved from Detroit to Chicago in 2008 and I've been on a three year quest to find good NY style pizza and I've finally found it. It's not just that it's NY style, but that it is absolutely amazing NY style. The pizza is delicious, always cooked perfectly with high quality ingredients and the service is always phenomenal. Not once have they scoffed at my ignorance over the pronunciation of some of their more fancy toppings and they've always been ridiculously helpful with making a selection, which can be somewhat daunting when everything always sounds so good. Also, don't let the price of a whole pizza scare you away. The slices are enormous and it's easily enough food for two people for dinner, midnight trips to the refrigerator, and lunch the following day. If you're feeling down about the lackluster quality of the average Chicago pizza, look no further, Dante's is just around the corner.
(5)Chad K.
Not worth the wait. Estimated delivery time was 90 minutes, called them 2.5 hours later and my pizza was just going in the oven. How is this acceptable?
(1)Justin J.
I've ordered delivery from Dante's 4 times. Each and every time the pizza is amazing and the delivery is prompt. This is the best NY style thin crust pizza in chicago, with what has to be house made pepperoni. I was and am a huge fan of the boiler room, but in terms of a quality pie, Dante's is the best.
(5)P H.
No bones about it, Good "zza" (that word seems to fit this place). Got a whole pepperoni pie and the pepperoni slices were large enough to fit nicely on the extra large slices. So far the best thin slice I have ever had in Chicago (all be it my first, Chicago pizza has been it until now) To me the place has the feel of my child hood pizza places of the late 70's and 80's, Big slices (folding is necessary,) 1 video game, the TV going, lots of good root beer (goose island) and a young staff. Some of their pre-picked ingredient pizzas sound amazing and if there other ingredients have it together like the pepperoni did, I can only imagine that there delicious. o yea there little side house salad was quite nice, liked the large cut cukes.
(4)Todd G.
This is my new fave pizza joint, close the books, lock the door! New York style, thin crust. Fantastic. Other than slices & the slice of the day, the only other size their pies come in is extra large. But what this place lacks in size options, they MORE than gain in taste.
(5)Brenda H.
Dante's is a great little pizza place, especially good for takeout. The slices are huge and the crust is just right. I recommend calling in an order because it takes an unusually long time to prepare your slice an the ambiance of the place is a little uncomfortable (small room, strange spacing between tables).
(4)Mike H.
I snuck in at halftime of the Bears-Falcons game to grab a slice for myself and my buddy who lives down the street. A quick aside, he should be writing this review as he lives down the street but he chooses to ignore all social media, not a luddite per-say he just doesn't do it. I had the "inferno", their specialty slice that day, which boils down to several kinds of pork and several kinds of peppers plus garlic and onions. It was delicious. I'm not usually a fan of the thinner crust pizzas but this was excellent. The crust was light and had just the right crisp to it, the ingredients all had vibrant, fresh flavors that blended very well together, the sauce was sweet and a bit tangy and there was enough cheese to hold everything on the slice but not so much that in muted the flavor of the toppings. I will certainly be headed back.
(3)Petey P.
Pretty decent spot, sometimes confused by the overall theme going on. Good slice and much better than many other pizza options in the area.
(4)Dylan G.
I think I've ordered from here enough to confidently say that DANTE'S DOES IT RIGHT. The toppings are good quality, the sauce is complex and actually has ingredients, and the crust is just the right kind of chewy. Perfect floppy-style pizza. Clear and friendly on the phone too. Order from these guys!
(4)tages t.
Awesome pizza that is close to Logan Square! Thin crust pizza, no Chicago style here. Very comparable to Piece Pizza in Wicker Park. Pizzas only come in one size, extra huge, so that is why the pies are $20 or more. Worth the money so delicious!
(5)Lauren M.
Though slices are commonly associated with New York, this isn't technically a New York slice (although you can find this type at DiFara's in Brooklyn), it's modeled originally after New Haven paper thin crust. Know-it-all jackassery aside, it's a pretty good slice. The components are basically if not the same of those which you'd get at Piece only less salt (in a good way) and a very thin crust (in a good way if done right). Like Piece they're kinda stingy on the toppings, l know it's difficult dealing with costs but a 5 sausage bits on a whole pizza almost defeats the purpose. Personally l'd prefer the slices cut in half and then just add more cheese, it's so wide your only choice is folding it, it's a little hard to maneuver otherwise. Also would be nice to be able to order the style of pizza you want in slice form anytime you'd like, specials are fun but I'd pay extra to try the Minos. Was disappointed l would've had to have ordered a whole pie to try it (again, willing to pay extra for my beautiful meat toppings). I didn't try any appetizers although in need of a sugar fix l got some counter cookies l knew I'd end up regretting, oof. More grease than the pizza. The faux tattoo parlor decor with indiscriminate lighting could use some work to be at least a little approachable (as well as some people's) and the wait is a little long for what the pizza actually is, but otherwise I think it's serviceable pizza with a great place to sit down and have some coffee and a conversation without having to scream over music or football games.
(3)Kelli A.
Three of us stopped in tonight for some pizza. Upon ordering we were told a pizza would take 45 minutes, and since we wanted it to go, the lady recommended we just get slices since it would be faster. We ordered 2 slices of sausage and 1 slice of the day (the virgil), and an order of pesto bread. 20 minutes later our order was ready. We got home and found our slice of the day was actually only a slice of cheese, and it was very badly burned. The 2 slices of sausage were slightly burned. The pesto bread was very tasty. We're not sure why red sauce came with it because it was great without it. I wouldn't come back without calling ahead an order or getting it delivered. I probably won't get a slice here ever again, but would try a whole pizza.
(3)Kim B.
Meh. Atmosphere was more of a take out place, which I didn't expect. Lot's of screaming children running around a small space while vacant parents said empty threats like "If you keep running around, I'm going to drink all of your soda in front of you". Awesome. I realize Dante's can't control this as much as the food. The pizza was good but not great. The whole time I was there I was regretting choosing Dante's over Boiler Room (much better space/food/price) If you're getting a pie, I would recommend carry out.....but prepare to pay a good penny.
(2)Adam M.
Love this place. HUGE slices for a decent price made fresh upon order. The staff there are nice and they have an awesome arcade machine that you can play for 25 cents while you wait. I would recommend checking this place out over most by the slice places. Haven't tried their other food selection, but from what my roommates say, it's just as good as their pizza. They deliver and orders can be called in over the phone as well.
(5)Josh G.
Could have sworn I'd written a review of this place. Anyway I love this place best thin crust in the area for sure. Huge pies I'd stick with slices if you go without the whole family. Think this place beats Boiler Room hands down. BYOB so stop at Go Tavern for your package goods before stopping in here. Oh and BTW the joystick on the classic arcade is messed up so beware!
(5)Paul C.
Definitely the better of the two locations!!! By far!!! Taste was great and probably the best slice of NY pie in Chicago!
(5)David T.
Sampled plenty of pie in this town, with specific emphasis on thin crust, NY style, brick oven variety. Santulo's, Peace, Apart, Spacco, Saporte -- Dante's is hands down (on the crust edge!) the best slice to be had. Perfect sauce/cheese ratio, and the best specials. This low key place is a go-to before and after a flick date, byob, with great salads and other side choices for a full meal if that is necessary. I'd like to do a kickstarter for a delivery area branch near my neighborhood.
(5)Sam B.
BYOB. This is a great place to come and relax and unwind after a long day or week. I'd highly recommend you bring plenty of your selected beverage because quality pie takes time to prepare, esp at dantes. Their za is NY style, deliciously greasy, and the crust is chewy and very unique (in a good way). I've had sausage, onions, and giardinara for toppings here, all three worked very well with the crust, cheese and sauce. Dantes or Boiler Room? Dante's wins in my book. PRO TIP: Do not eat here within 4 hours of taking a long drive, or performing strenuous physical activity. PRO TIP: Don't bring your religious parents here, the pentagrams may freak them out.
(5)J. M.
Love Dantes pizza. Per my past pizza posts, I am from NY/NJ and this is legit east coast pizza. Order it well done.
(4)Luri A.
Came here with my boyfriend for the first time & ordered the "Mino" with all sorts of meat on it. It was one if the best pizzas I ever had & the customer service was great, however, I was bothered a bit when I saw that the girl making our pizza didn't seem to be wearing a hairnet. I love that it is BYOB.
(4)Luis C.
The fact I am a huge Dante's Inferno fan aside, this place is phenomenal. I ordered delivery on a Friday night and even with traffic, my pizza got here before the estimated arrival time. The driver was super friendly and polite. He apologized for ringing my doorbell for Christ's sake! I thought I was in Canada for a second, apologizing for bringing me food?! Sir, ring my doorbell as many times as you want. The pizza was fantastic. I ordered the Inferno. It was a little pricey, but for food, I'll pay for it if it is worth it. And boy was it worth it. It is not Chicago style pizza, which I am happy it isn't. It's great having choices and this is my new favorite choice. The Inferno is a spicy pizza with bacon, pepperoni, peppers, sauce, mozzarella... it's delicious ok. It's amazing. Just order this if you can handle a little spice. The pizza is huge, so yay for leftovers. They did burn my crust though, so although not perfect, I can't think of any other pizza joints near here that can compete with this caliber of pizza.
(5)Janet X.
The pie was fine, though the wait was obnoxiously long. However, what jumped out most to me about Dante's was the chef (who was clearly visible the whole time thanks to the pick up window connected to the kitchen). The chef has a rather long beard of coarse dark hair. Even though it looked well cared for and stylish, I cannot fathom how that beard would not be a health code violation. He should consider wearing a beard-net.
(2)Coleman B.
We had an unfortunate experience here last night. First of all, the pizza, fine. 3 stars. No big-whup. Its pizza (a little dry, the sauce could use some flavor), and its kind of pricey. 3 stars. The problem? Basically the order was a) a little bit late (no big deduction still talking three stars) b) not as requested (again not a HUGE deal but a bit annoying, still three star category) and c) all LIES (were told by the delivery person that we did not tip him when indeed it was already paid for online and so got one of my friends to tip him extra. In essence, sure, what's a couple of bucks?? But a spade is a spade). So I ordered pizzas to be delivered online, paid for the tip in the transaction, and had a couple of requests. We added cheese on our vegetarian, which we paid an upcharge for, and asked for no mushrooms which our vegetarian member (the reason why we ordered a vegetarian pizza) could not eat. You'd think its not a huge mistake, but the cheese note and the no-mushroom note (I know right? How can you not eat mushrooms!?) are on the same line. The one you have to pay for got through, but the second half of the note didn't??? Come on. Small deduction there considering we had to pay extra for it. The pizza was delivered 15 minutes behind schedule which is not a major issue (but a small note of conjecture) and I was not there yet. My host asked if the delivery man had been tipped, to which the delivery person looked at the receipt, said no, and so got a double tip. Is it worth it? No take the extra ten bucks, but don't tell me that a person who delivers pizza doesn't know where to look on a receipt to say (honestly) that he has made money off of said transaction. In an era of electronic transparency, and with so many other pizza delivery options available in the area, this is a mistake that businesses cannot afford to make with their employees. We meet every other week and we always order pizza, and as such that 10 dollar lie just lost Dante's a repeat customer. Is it worth it? As Virgil might say whilst traveling down the seven circles of the Inferno: "Here pity lives only when it is dead."
(1)CB L.
My favorite pizza stop near my house. They deliver fairly promptly and make a nice thin crust pie with a nice bubbly, doughy crust. They use large slice roni which is a nice change of pace. It will never get confused for a traditional northeast pizza, but it holds it own in Chicago. The dining room is pretty plain, but quiet and not overrun. Definitely worth checking out if you like traditional thin crust pizza cut properly into foldable slices.
(5)Trevor H.
Dante Alighieri is making pizza on their sign, and he apparently named the pies as well. Beatrice, Charon, Virgil, etc. Be warned that the pizzas are huge and NYC style, and spicy. I prefer deep dish, but if I'm going thin crust nothing beats Dante's. Love this place.
(5)Bryan C.
This place is legit. Best thing crust in Chicago hands down - if you are from the northeast/NYC area like myself, this will be your fave pizza, no doubt. I've ordered from here 20+ times and it's always great. Don't hesitate! Finding "real" thin crust is tough in Chicago and Dante's hits the nail on the head.
(5)Sandy K.
I have been saying for years that if I could only eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be pizza and chocolate chip cookies. If for no other reason, than I just don't seem to get sick of them. One day last year, fellow Yelpers Aurore L. and Reuben H. invited me for a hangover cure at Dante's and my world got flipped, turned upside-down. We ordered a pizza. What size? They only come in one size: extra.large. A 20-inch diameter of thin-crust heaven, with blackened crust bubbles on top and slices so big I have yet to find a dinner plate that can contain one. How good was it? I'm talking New York City-challenging pizza. Definitely the best thin crust pizza I've had in Chicago. As a thick-crust Pequod's pan-pizza admirer, I didn't even consider that something like this could come along and impress me so much. Stop in for a slice, get delivery (their delivery area is HUGE), or pick one up and give your car that New Pizza Smell. Just eat it. And if their Pizza of the Day sounds weird, order it anyway. They've never, ever let me down.
(5)Kyle W.
I'm a pizza snob from NY and I prefer thin crust, so I may be a tough critic, but Dante's does the job. The slices are ENORMOUS so you only need one and maybe a side or salad. As a result, they can take a while to prepare even small orders, so make sure you call ahead. The pies only come in extra large sizes and are pricey but ideal if you're feeding a small army. The pizza is greasy and messy but sometimes that's what you're looking for in a slice. It's better than lots of other local thin-crust pizza places in the city, even if that's not saying much.
(3)Kristen C.
We ordered the meatball pizza and the spinach/feta stromboli. The stromboli was really awesome and the pizza was pretty good. The crust was a good thickness and it was seasoned well.
(4)Kat D.
I'm an east coast girl and I grew up eating NY style pizza from NY. This place has to be my favorite pizza place in Chicago when I need to get my thin crust craving filled. The ingredients are always fresh. The only downside is the wait time for delivery and it only comes in one size. There's only two of us and whenever we order from here we totally screw up our diet lol
(5)Ariel L.
I ordered take out from Dante's last night and it took an hour and forty five minutes. 1:45!!!! WTF? Its not like i even ordered the pizza at 7PM. I placed the order at 5:15. They said it would be an hour, which was a long sounding wait, but i figured it was worth waiting. But 1 hour and 45 minutes? No. Sorry. Never again. And then the delivery guy gave me a dirty look when i asked for my $2 of change (they already tack on a delivery fee of $3). Your pizza is good, but not that good. I'll go eat there again, but that's about it.
(3)Evelina L.
Please don't get me wrong and stone me or anything, but I LOVE NY style pizza. Especially when Dante's has come VERY close to replicating NY on Armitage ave. We haven't eaten the pizza in the restaurant yet, just had delivery twice, so not sure if the crust would be a little less soggy eating it on the spot. Its pretty much perfect besides that. Maybe a little more cheese and I can imagine myself singing along to Alicia Keys - "In New York...." Sorry, Pequad's and My Pie and especially sorry to Piece.
(4)Mike R.
I'm shocked by all of the positive feedback for this place. I ordered it strictly on yelp ratings and was blown away with disappointment. I won't even have to go into the 1.5 hour delivery wait time on a Monday night, to establish my reasoning for such a poor rating; the pizza was so bad, they could have delivered it in 5 minutes and it wouldn't change my 0 out of 5 feeling. The pizza appeared to have a crisp crust, however when I took a bite, I quickly realized it was not crisp, instead burnt on the outside and soggy on the inside. Possibly the worst crust combination a pizza establishment could produce. The only way to accurately access the appearance-to-actuality is to assume the pizza was cooked on top of a garbage can on fire. It blew my mind, burnt all the way around, pizza not fitting in the box so edges folded over and soggy everything else. To make things worse since the crust was soggy, it soon cooled and the crust became so tough the only opinions to eat it were microwave, feed to the birds or schedule a dentist appointment in the morning for a lost tooth. After I get the taste of burnt crust out of my mind, I'll try a new pizza joint, there are so many in Chicago I don't understand how anyone would waste their time at this one. Poor delivery time, burnt/soggy/tough crust, and nothing to make me say "I want that again" I award them 0 points
(1)Bex F.
Pro. Con. Pro. Con. Eh.... Pro: decent pizza. Good. I would not ever say it's the best pizza in town. Please. Con: annoyingly super floppy, very greasy, a full 2+ inches of pizza bone -- for $25+, fill it to the edge, folks. And a few more slices of pepperoni won't kill your profit. Pro: less than 10 blocks from home Con: the absolutely ridiculous delivery time of 2 hours. I see from other reviews that this has been going on for years which blows my mind. We didn't know -- my dearest ordered it via GrubHub in the car on his way home and checked its status when he got in. I then looked this up. It is not worth waiting 2 hours for. Pro: very very large pizza, wagon wheel size Con: very very large pizza, can't fit box in fridge, only one size. It's expensive too, but I guess they justify that by the size of it. My sweetheart liked it quite well. I'm on the fence. Obviously. 2.5 stars I guess. I just can't believe they're ok with 2+ hour delivery times.
(3)Kyle D.
Best. Pizza. In. The. City. It doesn't make sense to me how this place doesn't get more recognition. Every person I have taken here or told about this place have loved it, and you will to. Timeout and other magazines get your act together. I assure you, their facebook pics do not do this place justice (man you guys need to take better photos on there), this place is almost too good (damn you healthy eating!). If you are looking for NY style pizza in Chicago, look no further, you found it. Nom nom.
(5)Stacey S.
Pizza's not bad just make sure they understand your order. When they get it wrong (and the girl taking the order admits it) the manager will be an ass about it, only offer you half off your next pizza and then without another word hang up on you. I foolishly called back and was told essentially that he didn't care if I ever ordered from there again.
(1)Reuben H.
You all might as well serve sides of dope to go along with your pizza. Crack rocks, heroin, crystal meth, cocaine, krocodile (don't YouTube that last one)... Doesn't matter if you did. Your pizza is so unbelievably delicious, and like pizza almost always is- it's really bad for you. Very little nutritional value, and an obscene amount of fat and processed carbohydrates. But when going out for pizza, if that is something that bothers you- you might as well stay the hell at home. And in coming here, I think Dante's really ought to think about rounding out all that delicious, bad for you, addicting food with equally mind-altering pharmaceuticals? Which kind of fits the setting of Dante's altogether. Dante ain't just some dudes name of Italian heritage. The reference is obvious- in pictures of purgatory, demons, fire and pain. All things that were brought about from a life of excess and sinning. See, here's the deal... You want a very reasonably priced, monster slice of pizza? They've got you covered. If you want something even bigger- just order up an entire pie. A twenty-fucking-inch pizza. It gets brought out to your table looking like it should be rolling down the street as some beat up Honda Civic's wheel. If the slices are monstrous, then the entire pies are more than that... Behemoths? Giants? Whatever you want to call them- they are massive. Huge. And yes- delicious. The Minotaur was probably some Dante's employee's acid trip-induced wet dream. "Man... Could you imagine what it would taste like if an Italian beef with hot peppers had a baby with one of our pizzas? That would be incredible..." Yeah. It's like that. Italian Beef, shaved thinly (as it fucking should be), served with hot giardienera, banana peppers and on that cocaine-laced crust that if I had to compare to anywhere else in the city (and I say this lovingly) - would be most like Piece. Except after dreaming of this stuff over the last couple days- I'd say I give the advantage of the crust to Dante's. It really is about as perfect as can be. I know a bit about pizza (slinging dough throughout high school and college), and this crust is a thing of beauty. After just a couple bites, I wanted to know what they did to get it so chewy and yet not overly thick. Is it a bit of malt to go with the yeast? A special flour or a certain type of water? It's probably that cocaine they put in there... Delicious, addicting cocaine... Rick James was right. Cocaine is a helluva drug. I just wonder if that guy ever had a chance to eat pizza like this. Maybe he'd have died a fat man.
(4)Stephanie W.
Beatrice Specialty Pie - WHAT WHAT! Don't worry the pizza box SHOULD fit through your front door. (read - the pizzas are jumbo - in size and in flavor). We have only done delivery, it takes a bit of time, but we really like it. Not any more time than other delivery places usually take either. Really solid option in the neighborhood and we love Beatrice!
(4)Brian m.
Terrible first impression. The dining room was filthy, the employees were near brain dead, and they served me the most burnt slice of pizza i have ever seen....it was barely edible. My date's slice was ok, but nothing to write home about Bottm line, this place sucks...Mediocre pizza in a dirty enviornment. I would not go back
(1)Melanie S.
Since I'm just out of the delivery range for La Gondola and not about to go out in an ice storm to pick up a pizza, I had to find a place that delivered in my hood. I'd had Dante's bookmarked since it opened, but for some reason I thought it was dine-in only. Then I read Angie M.'s review on Monday and discovered that in fact, Dante's did deliver. And Dante's definitely delivered. Big time. Even though it's thin crust, it still takes upwards of an hour before the pizza arrives, so plan accordingly. And the only size options are a slice or a gigantic pizza. Take my advice and go for the whole pie; there's nothing better than pizza leftovers and by god, you will have leftovers for days. There's a whole range of toppings from which to choose, as well as several specialty pizzas. I kept it simple and added tomatoes, garlic, and basil. I wanted to add ricotta but for some reason it wasn't "available at this time" according to GrubHub. The delivery dude (who was friendly and hipster-y) arrived in just about an hour, carrying the most enormous pizza box I've ever seen, and it was still piping hot. I hate waiting forever for delivery and then having the food arrive cold. I don't want to have to reheat it; I want to eat immediately! The pizza was indescribably good. The toppings were perfectly balanced. The cheese was high quality and sauce was flavorful. And the crust was thin (but not too thin) and crispy. Truly a first-rate pizza. My first thought was that it was kinda expensive. A build-your-own pie starts at $18, and each topping are another $2-$3 each, so it adds up fast. But when you realize how huge the pizza slices are and that you'd be hard-pressed to eat more than two (slices are pie-cut and not square) it's really a bargain. I think I've found my new go-to for pizza delivery.
(4)Angie M.
This is some DAMN good pizza. Honestly, it's probably in the front running for being my most favorite thin crust 'za, maybe, like, ever. That good, guys. Yesterday was a super lazy Sunday. My bestie and I were hung over, watching movies, avoiding the ice storm and in the mood for some serious diet derailment. A girl can only cut out pizza for so long before she misses it and needs a little indulgence, right? And you all know how I feel: If I'm going to cheat on my diet, I'm going to make sure it's the best damn "bad" food ever. So Bestie suggests Papa John's. F. That. I was all, "Dude. If we're going to be bad, let's get really amazing pizza." She agreed and suggested Dante's. We grub hubbed a big'un (they only have these massive, x-large NY style pizzas) with fresh tomato and garlic. And then waited. Delivery took quite some time, but to be fair, grub hub told us the delivery time so it wasn't a big mystery. When it arrived? OMFG. First, it's huge. Second, it smells heavenly. Third, it tastes insane. The slices are these huge, foldable things. The crust is very thin, but does not fall apart. Super clutch. The sauce is nice, rich and savory and the cheese level is absolutely perfect. Too much cheese is just not my jam and Dante's gets it right. Take a look at all of the pictures posted of this pizza. They tell the story. They do it justice. If thin crust is your fave, Dante's will be a sure winner. Now back to my regularly scheduled diet plan...
(5)Jack F.
Pretty good pizza. Doesn't make you feel terrible about yourself after eating it.
(4)Erika G.
Finally visited this little cardboard box of a pizza joint. If I could give this six stars I would, it's now my favorite pizza. Delivered it's really, really good, but eaten on site it's GREAT. Hot and fresh and juicy. YUM. Salami on one half for me, sausage on the other half for my neighborhood denizen dining companion and banana peppers over the whole thing. The crust! Mon dieu . . . I've never had anything like the seasonings they use, and they are just perfect. I burnt my mouth on the pizza, but it is a delicious hurt. You hurt me, Dante, and I'll go back again and again willingly and eagerly for more, more, MORE! Go here now before there are hipsters lined up outside the door at this joint, as this area gets hotter and hotter.
(5)Liz K.
We ordered a custom vegetarian pizza and some cheesy garlic bread. The garlic bread had some nice roasted garlic under the cheese, but the accompanying marinara sauce was bland. They boast that they use fresh ingredients, but the top was dusted with dried oregano. The pizza had an OK crust, if a bit too crispy on the edges, where it audibly snaps when you fold it. The cheese and vegetables were fine, but the sauce was underwhelming. When we reheat it (they only have extra large as the pizza size option), I'll toss in some fresh oregano and see if that helps. It's just OK, but not exactly worth the long delivery time.
(2)Carl J.
Get the Minotar pizza and you'll be in heaven... I've really indulged in my fair share of well known and hole in the wall pizza joints all over the country..... I can confidently say that this place has amazing pizza. It's HUGE and if you like peppers, Italian beef slices and a sh*t load of cheese - then this is your pizza! Delicious and you'll have enough pizza to feed 6 people easily... And they'll be full. Heard they have another location too.
(5)Aimée L.
My parents visited from out of town & we found Dante's based on Yelp reviews. We ordered it delivery as we wanted to stay home and catch up in a quiet environment. We placed the order through the online system at 6:30 pm on a Friday. The end screen said it'd be ready by 7:50 pm. We weren't thrilled but said whatever. I then got a text with a new confirmation that pizza would be delivered 8:25-8:35 -- now a full half hour later than originally told. It was 7:00 and I called 4x (busy the first 3) and waited on hold for a solid 5 minutes. Once I got an employee, I asked if it really would be an extra half hour & she said that it would be the later time I was notified of & that it was a Friday night, they were busy (in a duh kind of way). So 8:45 rolls around and still nothing. I call and waited on hold yet again, only to be told that yes my order was on its way and no they couldn't give me an approximate time (we're on 20 minutes "late" at this point). Finally, when the delivery guy showed up I asked if they were always this busy. He said yeah, Friday night...but when I told him we ordered at 6:30 and it was now 9:00 he was shocked! He apologized (about time someone was courteous!) and said to not order online because it delays in the system. He was really surprised it took that long. Moral of the story? Good pizza, good garlic bread, not very warm and a 2.5 hour wait. Bet it would be great at the restaurant but if I were to order delivery in the future I'll be sure to order via phone & perhaps just pick up myself to ensure hot temperature.
(3)Doro R.
Are you from Chicago? If No, then you are going to be relived to have found a pizza that you can eat. If Yes, then you probably will not like anything about this pizza. Pie cut (not square) Chewy crust (NOT like an over-cooked biscuit or thick and doughy) Vegan specialty pizza on the menu Note about the tofu: it is seasoned and resembles ricotta. Nice touch! Some reviewers say that two adults can't finish a whole pizza. That is not true. You will be full, but a couple of pizza eating maniacs CAN and WILL polish off one of these big pies. I ordered take out and it was ready when they said it would be. It was kinda expensive but the coupon on the paper menu will alter that next time.
(5)Anthony B.
The pizza is good. I'm not making any statement to the contrary. However, first time I ordered... 2 hours for delivery. Ok, they were busy, but it was good. Second time... over three hours. Called multiple times and got nothing but excuses. Ok.. it's been a few months, lets give them another try... after 1.5 hours (a good 30 minutes past the "expected" delivery.) I am told it will arrive in 15 minutes. 45 minutes later, I call again... "oh, um... we went through shift change, let me see what's going on.... it will be out in 30 minutes".... over three hours later we get food. Absolutely ridiculous. Nothing is worth a 3 hour wait, will not order from again. Giordano's takes 30 minutes in the oven as well... it has never taken over an hour to get pizza from them... Dante's needs to figure out a process that works, because how they are currently doing it is getting pizza delivered cold. Avoid.
(1)vanessa g.
Wasnt that great, I ordered the Stromboli and my friend got a slice. They were both burned.
(2)Dulce R.
I Was so excited because I heard great reviews however once my boyfriend and I showed up (Hispanics) we were shocked at the lack of service towards us. We sat and stared at the girl attending everyone else that came in except us finally when she slowed down she continued ignoring us and started doing dishes. She attended every person (Caucasian). So disappointed
(1)Kels E.
The food is pretty good, not going to lie. However, pretty good food cannot make up for the service- its so bad! We have ordered Dantes at least 15 times and we have probably only been happy 3 of those times. Also, delivery takes forever! And they CONSTANTLY screw up our order. And don't care, either. Good food + consistently awful, unapologetic service = bleh... no thanks!
(2)Eric S.
Pizza is good. But Every time I go there I have the misfortune of dealing with a short haired hipster girl who hates her job....I tip regardless.hopefully she'll use the proceeds to have a doctor remove the stick from her a**.
(3)Andrew A.
Chicago is the land of the deep dish. If you want a solid New York style pie, the pickins are slim. Dante's is the best NY style I've found in Chicago, but that ain't saying much. We ordered delivery from Dante's, and it took about 90 minutes. The slices were as expected, big and foldable. The toppings and cheese were fresh. The crust was fine, a little on the dry side. I will give this place another shot. We just ordered plain pepperoni, and I want to order a specialty pie, which are named after references from Dante's Divine Comedy. If you are looking for decent New York style pizza in Chicago, this might be your best choice. But if you are expecting the real deal you might want to hop a flight back to the coast.
(3)Melissa C.
Dante's is one of the best pizza places in the city. It's New York-style pies with creative ingredients. My favorite is Minos Speciality Pie- it is a total meat fest and the slices are so big you get full with just one. The wait time is quick, the staff is cool, and the restaurant is BYOB- which bumps this place up to six stars! Pizza by the slice is only $3.50 which makes it super dangerous for me living across the street! Try it- it's not your typical Chicago style pizza =refreshing
(5)Jake L.
Huge thin crust pizzas. Probably my favorite thin crust in the city. The wings are so good too. They fry them and then hit them on the grill to give this great smokey spicy flavor. My only gripe would be they really need another person answering phones on the weekends. Hold times can be long and then when you go to check out you stand there forever because the cashier is the only one answering phones.
(4)Dave S.
Last night was the 6th time I have have had Dante's. Each time I've had one of Dante's pies its been a little bit more overlooked and a little less tasty than the previous. The first time I had it, I considered Dante's one of the top 3 pizza joints on the city after Pequods and Piece. After the past 3 orders, I don't think I'll ever order from there again. Dante: 1. take it easy on the garlic. 2. take the time and cook it a bit slower at a lower temp. 3. try and speed up the delivery time, somehow. It wouldn't take much for this one time gem to get back on track, maybe some competition in Logan Square may eventually whip Dante into shape.
(2)Andrew S.
Quality and delicious NYC style pizza. I visited the newly opened Milwaukee Ave location and was very impressed with my experience. I loved the decor- very metal, accompanied with an affable, friendly staff. Pizza was great and priced very reasonably (contrary to the belief of some of my Yelp cohort). Their slices are under $4.50 so competitively priced when comparing to other "by the slice" restaurants. I wish they'd stay BYOB but it is was it is- i'll enjoy bringing my own brew for the time being.
(5)Andy M.
Dante's Pizza is an odd place. Our visit came on a 100 degree day and of course, their air conditioner wasn't working. We weren't about to take our Pizza on a four mile trip home, so we toughed it out and ate in the hellish heat. Little did we know, the pizza was so delicious it was worth our sacrificing our souls to Lucifer himself for. It was so hot that the hipsters working in the kitchen looked like they were melting. Our hipstress, server did a good job keeping us cool with cups of ice and the staff kept their sense of humor about the lack of AC. The Pizza was devilishly, delicious. We went with the Inferno, specialty pie. This was loaded with Japeleno peppers, bacon, sausage, and banana peppers. It was a Satanic combination of flavor's that literally exploded in your mouth. At first I thought the price was a bit high, but for $29.00 we got enough food to last us three days. Here's the bottom line. If you're looking to take a walk to the Dark side the next time you have a Pizza jones, head on down to see the demonically, good people at Dante's. It's worth selling you're soul for. It get's the Anton LaVey seal of approval.
(5)Erin E.
Vegan friendly Gorgon is amazing! Pizza is absolutely huge and worth it. I had leftovers for a couple days. Pick up is faster than delivery. I ate way too much and it was worth it.
(5)Kathleen R.
How did I not know about this place sooner? I live in Logan Square and typically go to Boiler Room when I'm craving a slice of NYC style pizza. Dante's is amazing though, and I love how low-key the establishment is. Great fresh ingredients, and perfect combo of crispiness and floppiness to their giant slices of pie. Perfect for those who like to fold their slice in half and eat it true NYC style. They could improve by offering sizes other than extra large whole pies (they're HUGE) and figuring out how to turn out pizzas a bit faster, but the flavor and quality is fantastic.
(4)Ben H.
"Omnes relinquite fames, o vos intrantes" - Abandon all hunger, ye who enter here is a playful spin on the famous Inferno quote. Their slice sizes live up to this - though the crust is just a tad thinner than I would like, they pieces are large and tasty. As a NY native I appreciate this place being so close even though the subtle differences (especially in the crust) make it fall just short of real NY style. While I've only had the the plain pizza at Dante's I prefer this to Boiler Room most days. even though I've enjoyed some interesting flavors at the latter. While BR has some groovy ambiance, there is nothing like some latin and minotaurs with your pizza. And while BR fails big in the dedicated service category, there isn't much to complain about at Dante's because all they have to do is take your order and call your name. Oh yeah...and they accept Credit Cards like a modern civilized society should. Notice to all restaurants out there...I would gladly you pass on to me the 3% processing fee if that's what it takes. I've been half a dozen times and would probably go more frequently if they were a bit cheaper. Other reason we don't order from them as much - their crust really doesn't reheat well. Apart from that, I think they are a top contender for good Pizza and probably under-rated/under-noticed for what they are. I'm glad I have never ordered for delivery...based on many of the long wait reviews here.
(4)Rhonda R.
I really wanted to like this place. I live just a few blocks away. I ordered slices rather than have a $30 disappointment that would linger in my fridge for days. So glad I did. Delivery took forever. The slices were ice cold, burnt, one more than the other and horrifically chewy. On the giant slices there were 2 large slices of pepperoni the other one had 5 small clumps of sausage. I am sure that fresh, hot and not blackened that this would be a great pizza. Not worth having a giant pie or spending $30 but if you will consume it there with some friends, really tasty. I also ordered a salad which was fine and a cannoli. There was no indication that the cannoli would be filled with chocolate. I was also really sad that the poblanos everyone comments about on GrubHub are not on the menu.
(2)Devin M.
Wow! This is some great pizza. Huge slices and I had to eat just one more and my stomach hurts but totally worth it.
(5)Anne S.
Nice first impression Dante's! After trying to place an online order to no avail, I called to place a delivery order and told her about my issues. She put me on hold for five minutes and when she finally came back, she asked me what I wanted and that it would take an hour and half to deliver. She was about to hang up and I asked if she needed my credit card #. She then proceeded to tell me their cc machine was down. I then cancelled my order and told her I had wished she told me that. I was extremely annoyed as I had spent the last 20 minutes trying to order! I then went to get $$$ (I'm a New Yorker and was dying to try their pizza) and I called back and was hung up on! I would have given them another try but not anymore :(
(1)Philip D.
Best way to live the Slice Lyfe in the northwest side. Daily specials are always delicious, today poblano and sausage..:)
(5)Oz D.
No no no. Great ideas poorly executed. Huge slices but I think the huge slice is why the slices are so wet and floppy. Grease collects at the center of the pie and viola! Droopy slice with the ingredients sliding off. Two visits and this has been the case both times. No wi-fi either.
(1)Nicole W.
I'm sorry, this is the best pizza in Chicago. This is possibly the best New York style pizza anywhere, but don't tell New York I said that. Real hand-tossed crust, fresh toppings, tons of yummy cheese, slices too big to fit on a plate... There's really no need to go anywhere else.
(5)Jay S.
Great pizza. But the service is not the best. 1 hour and 15 min for pick up? Cmon guys?
(3)Ryan T.
Got the Minos pie and it was pretty money. It definitely gives you the farts though and my poo had a unique smell the next day. Not sure how the employees afford their rock n roll lifestyle.
(4)Pari P.
Sin has its way of lurking, doesn't it? I found myself quickly in the second circle of Dante's Inferno and lusting. A large thin crust pizza that's cooked at scorching temperatures was all that was on my mind. My mouth began salivating at the thought of enjoying such indulgences. Grinding my teeth, I quickly lost control and found myself spiraling down to Dante's Pizzeria. These slices were monstrous and satisfied my gluttony. A fellow soul took one glance at his order and said, "Are you serious?" He was clearly taken back by the magnitude of the pizza which took me to the fourth circle, anger. It was a waste to give such art to a worthless mere mortal. I wanted to severe his hand from the pizza and claim it as my own. Then, I found myself in the fifth circle with violent thoughts of taking the pizza from others around me. Even going so far by jumping over the counter into the kitchen for more and fighting off some of the hipster cooks. I had to take another bite of the crispy chewy butter garlic crust. Instead, I committed fraud by claiming that the pizza was just okay and that I didn't really enjoy my piece. It was said intentionally to take advantage of my wife. I knew that her kindness would give the other half of her pizza away willingly if persuaded. After devouring her slice, I found myself in the final ninth circle, treachery. I had committed fraud and lied to my wife in order to get another slice of Dante's pizza. Even though my lips with stained with guilt and tomato sauce, going through the nine circles of hell wasn't so bad since Dante's pizza tasted so good - sinfully good.
(5)Beth C.
Just waited two hours for soggy, cold, gross pizza and rock-solid cold mozzarella sticks. $40 straight into the garbage can.
(1)Genefe D.
"I love pizza. I could eat it everyday." I say this often. I really do love pizza. I love all kinds of pizza too. It just depends on my mood. This is great New York style pizza. This place was recommended by my friend that is from New York and loves this thin crust pizza. Dante's has whole pies made to order or just by the slice. My friend and opted for slices. We were hungry but not starving. It was about 4PM on a Sunday and we were having a weird eating schedule that day. I got cheese and he got sausage. Both great pizzas. Tasty, flavorful and simple. I love when crust are thin but still crispy. As I was finishing the actually slice and moving on to just the crusty bread like part I noticed that it had a garlic flavor to it. That was a yummy nice surprise. Definitely coming back to this place. Next time I want to try one of their specialty pizza pies.
(4)Paul W.
Pizza-hyperbole is rampant in this city, but Dante's Pizzeria bakes the best thin crust in Chicago. Sure, it's New York-style, but who ever said inspiration can't come from the East Coast? As the name implies, the theme of the place channels Dante's Divine Comedy. The great blackboard hung above the register counter features stellar artwork of Virgil and Dante bristling against the options of massive, 20" behemoth pies: Minotaur, Geryon, Gorgon, Minos, Charon, Inferno. These beasts can only be ordered in one size, but if you're feeling the weight of Hell upon you, generous slices are also available. They have a smattering of sandwiches, salads, and stromboli, but face it, you're coming here to get the pizza. Journey from the far reaches of the city for this place -- it's worth it.
(5)Laura L.
Amazing crust. The poblano poppers were inventive. The only reason I have it as 4 and not 5 is that, with all the ingredients listed on their Diablo pizza, I was hoping for a more spicy affair and the place is a tad pricey. If I lived near this place, however, it would be dangerous bc they sell slices. Worth a trip.
(4)Paul K.
Dante's pizza has a really thin, floppy crust like a New York style pizza. Unlike a New York style pizza, however, Dante's is expensive and takes a really long time to be delivered. At least they do tell you how long delivery will take on the phone when you're ordering. Last time they said it would be over 2 hours... and it was. It's not my #1 choice for pizza, but maybe you will like it if you don't like regular Chicago pizzas.
(2)Laura A.
Great place for a quick inexpensive slice and I love the peanut butter chocolate cookies. Me and the husband can get a meal for about $10. We don't order whole pies because the only size available is HUGE and it takes awhile because they are made from scratch. Slices are quick but the choices are limited.
(4)Katie K.
Dante's Pizzeria was delicious. I got a slice of pepperoni and a house salad with the red wine vinaigrette. The slice are HUGE, one slice was plenty to fill me up. The slice was super tasty, my mouth is watering thinking about it. The ingredients tasted fresh. The salad was soo good, I loved the dressing and the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were super fresh. I can't wait to come back again!
(4)Bart S.
Good slices..I do find it amusing that when you order, they ask for your name, and then shout out your name when the order is ready, despite few people in the place...they are never that busy that the register person couldn't bring the slice to the table.
(4)Keith A.
holy jebus these are some big pieces of pizza. I ordered up a minos pie and I don't think the size of it really processed in my head until I saw how big the box was. Now, I was very happy that the pizza was as big as it was since it would end up lasting two days. Really good thin crust and this was filled up with lots of meats. There was bacon, pepperoni, sausage and more on this. The smells in my car were almost too much to handle and it took a lot for me not to start eating it in the car. It wasn't just the pizza that was quality though. I had to get myself some garlic cheese bread. Now this did get picked apart in the car. Instead of like 2 big slices that many places offer, they had these cut up into smaller pieces. When I saw that, I thought to myself: why haven't I found a place that does garlic bread like this sooner? This is a great new place offering up some more quality pizza in chicago. I'll need three or four people on this the next time I get a pie from here, because this is definitely not just a two meal job, but 4 if you are eating solo
(4)Claudia S.
You know what I like more than good pizza? Pizza that is still good when eaten cold. I've been on a bit of yelp hiatus lately, but I'm so happy Dante's exists and here's why: * More than just pizzas (salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, Goose Island sodas) and it's all reasonable. * I'm pretty sure I will eventually try every pizza on the menu because they ALL sound good. * True NY slices (size wise), in that they are GIANT and the crust is soft and delicious. Think Bacci's or Village Pizza type slices (again, size wise). Definitely worth the price. Also, 1 slice is all you need. * Wings! So, I haven't had them yet....but the fact that they have them makes me really happy. If they're good (as someone assured me they are), they will be seeing me a LOT. * No booze! Whaaat, did I just make this a + of theirs? I'm not sure if they're BYOB or not (since Atlas was).......but I'm kind of happy that the focus is on their food. * Delivery. I live too close to justify getting delivery, but I know a number of people further than I am who are thrilled about this. If I lived farther, I would be too. I love Chicago-style pizza, I do......but every now and then I want to change it up. Oh, and they apparently take delivery orders until 1am on Friday & Saturday. Scratch that, I might be taking advantage of this service in the near future. * So, this is a + for me, but the sauce is kind of spicy. I didn't notice it until today, but I like it...assuming it IS the sauce. It's not "milk!!!" spicy, but it gives it a nice flavor. This is definitely a welcome addition to the neighborhood, they accept credit (I've noticed the trend in cash only places...and I don't like it) and I like what I've had thus far, including my salad. Normally I'd wait until I go back and try more, but the fact that I enjoyed their pizza cold had me wanting to write a review.
(5)Caitlin O.
Well I would review the pizza but I ordered it at 7:17 and it's still not here. According to grubhub it won't be here til 9:34. Did someone walk all the way to Greece to get my olives or what?
(1)Dave P.
So nice to have a slice shop worth stopping in for a quick bite. We ordered the meaty pizza, which was amazing. We demolished it. Of course, that could be because of the ridiculous wait time leading to raging hunger. I just wish they had more portion options. You either buy by the slice or by the gigantic pie. Oh well, it's better than the other neighborhood options.
(4)John R.
I really liked this place. 3 things that popped out about were (1) the amount and variety of peppers on their specialty pizzas, (2) the subtle, but just right seasoning on their crust. I want to go back just to go through their specialty pizzas, and (3) the jumbo sized slice. I had a slice of sausage and a temporary specialty pizza called "White Heat", with pepperoni and poblano peppers. White Heat was my favorite, but the sausage was great too. I'm a fan of their garlic white sauce. Slices are flaccid, New York Style. Ingredients were very fresh. The crust had that fresh bread smell to it. Again, the crust is lightly seasoning for subtle, nice flavor. These didn't taste like your typical slice pizzas, where they are simply re-heated-- they were hot and didn't seem to be cooked twice. Chicago has a number of slice places that do a good job of not making their slices seem reheated, but it was especially true here. Based on the size, quality, and the freshness of the ingredients, $3.50 to $4.50 per slice is a great deal. They have enough seating for groups and offer 20 inch pizzas in addition to slices. Credit cards are accepted. They also have a pretty good list of sandwiches, salads, strombolis and baked goods.
(4)Young D.
I moved to Chicago from NYC four years ago now and this is the best slice of pizza I've had in the city. The crust is super thing and they dust some sort of garlic genius on the bread. The sauce is really good, perfect amount of cheese. We've had the basil and sausage and both are good. We've gone there - if you have an affection for NYC/East Coast pizza joints, you'll be right at home - we've ordered delivery and it was delivered within the hour promised and delivered piping hot. This pizza is the kind of pizza that has been sorely lacking from Chicago. The slices are huge, the ingredients are spot on and it's just plain delicious. In love. Oh - and if you order and ask them to cut it into squares instead (did this for a large party) they'll do it.
(5)Marnie R.
The best NY style pizza in Chicago guaranteed.
(5)Ellen H.
Stopped in for slices a few weeks ago. I opted for the slice of the day, friend had cheese, and she grabbed a salad. It was busy when we stopped in and took a little bit longer than expected. They heat up the slices for you and there were some orders in line ahead of us. Next time, even for a slice, I'd probably phone ahead. Delivery range was generous, covering most, if not all, of Logan Square and then some. Only one size (20") for delivery, so make sure you have enough to feed. Ingredients were top notch, good bite to the crust, and not too greasy / just enough cheese.
(4)Steve M.
It is a great edition to the neighborhood especially since I live right down the block. The first night we tried slices we tried the pepperoni and the slice of the day. Both were very good and filling. The next night we tried to order some apps and sandwiches but unfortunately their fryer was down so our choices got a lot more limited. We tried an Italian sub sandwich and a sausage sandwich which were just OK nothing to write home about. I am sure we will be back and eventually I want to order a whole pizza but either way the are a welcome edition to Armitage Ave.
(4)Kate L.
I've had three go's at Dante's now, and after my third try, I think I have found THE ONE. On the first attempt, my main reaction was, damn, that's a big pizza! If you're wondering about the price, don't worry; these pizzas are as big as they come. The second pizza I got was, like the first, quite decent and ginormous, but it seemed like they were still trying to get the crust down solid; both times it was a little too chewy, and the second, a bit burnt. Their third pizza I had, however, I must say was inspired. Instead of going for one of their specialty creations, with the pre-selected toppings, we got a fresh tomato, bacon, parmesan (no mozzarella) pizza. The bacon was cooked well (nice and crispy) and there was NO skimping on either the bacon or the tomatoes (something that I find is usually common, especially for bacon.) The crust was absolutely perfect, the right amount of chew, crisp, and soft. The third was about as good as pizza gets; let's hope they keep nailing the crust like that.
(4)Paul Z.
Got a good sized slice of really thin pizza reminiscent of the now defunct Garibaldi's chain. They have a cool Dante's Inferno theme going on, I will try them again next time I'm in the area.
(4)Kim V.
I will definitely go back as it's pretty much at the end of my block -- and the pizza with garlic sauce (specifically the "Beatrice") -- YUM! I would have given them 4 -- or even 5 stars if 2 things didn't irk me. 1. we ordered 3 slices to go. One slice was TWICE the size of one of the other slices. How do you explain that? It was really *not* a good eating experience when one person felt like they got royally shafted. 2. The pizza is a little pricey -- but again this goes back to issue #1. For the huge piece it was a great deal. For the small piece it was a total ripoff. But even the whole pizzas are a little steep for what's been common in this neighborhood. Wish they had more "everyday" prices. (but then...maybe this will keep me away from a daily-pizza fix.)
(3)Stephanie D.
Delicious za.
(5)Laura B.
This pizza is just alright. The crust to toppings ratio seems to be off and I feel like I ended up cutting the top of my mouth because of it. It's worth a try because I know a lot of people really love the stuff, but I'd rather go to boiler room or pizza metro and get myself something completely delicious.
(3)Erin D.
hands down the BEST new york style slice in the city of chicago. delivery takes forrrrreeeeevvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeerrrrrrrrr, but it's totally worth it.
(4)M B.
I've eaten at Dante's a few times where I stopped in for a slice which is a lil under $5 with tax. Good pie usually. But this last time was a pretty bad experience. The first slice I ordered literally had over 3 inches of crust throughout the whole slice. I'm surprised they even served it. I politely asked one of the guys who makes the pizza for another slice of pie. He didn't say one word and just gave me this look like he was offended or mad. I don't know if this was intentional or if he was being vindictive because the next slice I received was burnt black on the bottom that it was unedible. I'm not sure but I really think the pizza makers or whomever owns the joint thinks they are doing you a favor. I would like to think this was just a random mistake. I'm not the type of person to judge someone or a group of people without crossing paths and having many experiences with them. So when I say the type of crowd that works making the pie have an attitude and don't really care what other people think namely their customers then I'm not far off. I've crossed paths with guys like this before and obviously not all have this attitude but most don't give a damn about others so obviously that doesn't translate over well to the service industry. But like I said, hopefully this was a random mistake over one slice of pie and not intentional. In the end what matters most is I was very unsatisfied and felt jipped over my hard earned $5 which is now theirs. If you think this review is over the top then read some other ones that have the same exact issues.
(1)Leslie S.
I live across the street from Dante's and go in occasionally to grab a slice. The slices of plain cheese are huge (you do only need one), taste fine for plain cheese, and are cheap. I've never gotten a slice of the day, so I can't speak to that, although friends have said they're not nearly as good and fresh as when getting a whole pizza. I"ll update my review after I have one of those. When it was first opening up, I got the spinach and ricotta stromboli a couple of time and it was absolutely delicious, although it was way too small for the price. I'm a small girl and it doesn't take a ton of food to fill me up, but I was still hungry after eating it. I went back this week to give it another shot. My husband got a slice of the cheese, and I ordered a small house salad and the stromboli. When I asked what was on the house salad before ordering, this kind of apathetic dude that was waiting on us didn't know. He had to ask this other girl, and she rattled something off without much certainty. C'mon, you work in the place and you don't know your menu? Shame on you. The house salad with balsamic was good--not crazy good, and it was overloaded with red onions (this coming from someone who loves red onions). The stromboli, much to my delight, was about twice as big as it was the first few times I ordered it, and definitely enough to fill someone up. However, it was like something that had been sitting under a heat lamp in a gas station for hours. Greasy, soggy crust--ugh. Really gross. I wouldn't recommend it. Go for a single slice to test it out if you've never been before, or order a whole pizza if you have the $
(2)Lynn N.
Service - Is so so as you can tell by some other reviewers. It seems like a family run affair, employing that disinterested high school drop out but I don't judge. Pizza - Amazing. Thin crust, giant slices of delicious. If you don't really dig the whole deep dish heart attack Chicago style pizza and miss some East Coast NYC style pizza, then this place is worth it. In a lot of ways, this feels like your true local dive restaurant that only locals really know about.
(4)Jon A.
Thought I prefer deep dish, I'm a fan of their pies. The staff it's also very friendly.
(5)Mig R.
i absolutely love their food. i don't generally like thin crust much, but this place is great. their grilled wings are surprisingly delicious. staff is generally friendly and honest (they're not trying to kiss your ass). when eating in, all is good and the food comes quite fast, but the 5 block delivery somehow always takes 2 hours. food is till good, but come on, 2 hours?
(5)Paul L.
It looks like Piece Pizza has some competition in terms of best-pizza-in-Chicago. Not to mention that it's less than A MILE from my house instead of having to travel to Hipster Park. The heavy rock in the background is a nice touch as well.
(5)Billy A.
Straight forward big-ass tasty pie! The people are nice. The sauce is the best part. Love it!
(5)Trey S.
What a great addition to the LogSqua hood!!! Live about a block away and was thrilled to hear and read such good things about the new pizza joint. Went there tonight with my wife and we got a couple slices. I am happy to report that they were every bit as good as expected. The NY style slices are super tasty and are quite filling. I asked for mine 'well done' and they were cooked to perfection. Toppings were great quality and there wasn't too much of them per slice (as opposed to some places overdoing it with the toppings to where it's a mess). Will definitely be going back when the next pizza craving appears!
(4)Stephenie S.
They've almost got it. I totally enjoyed my slice of pizza only, they need to working on flying the dough better. It's way too thin in the center, and way too thick in the crust. I have faith in Dante's and I wish them success in our neighborhood.
(4)Joe R.
Great service, smart pies and well done appetizers. I would highly recommend the poblano poppers. If youre looking for a quick bite or a pie go to Dante's. I stopped in and was very pleased with the selection and will be ordering from them soon. Pizza lovers: your list is not complete until you have tried this establishment. I will be ordering the minotaur soon.
(5)Kel W.
Regardless of what some have said on here, Dante's pizza is better than Boiler Room's pizza. Way better. I've had a bad slice here and there at Dante's, but I've been a semi-regular at both. I've eaten enough of both of their pizza to know that Boiler Room is always the same. Okay pizza but almost always burnt. Dante's - when they are on they are ON. The Beatrice pizza is probably one of the best pies/slices I've ever had. So good. It's a BYOB pizza joint, pretty bare bones on the decor and ambiance. But 90% of the time, they are spot-on. Kudos to my newest neighborhood spot.
(4)Mork M.
Its good, real good. Great crust, good toppings. Kitchen is always playing something good (and weird to hear, the M.A.N. LP by GISM), arcade machine.
(4)Tracey H.
Wahoo! Logan Square is now officially Brooklyn. Now you can shut the hell up about how you hate Chicago and New York is better, because now New York pizza is here...and lets face it, most of y'all would get eaten alive and spit up in New York. So now you can stop thinking of excuses of why you "haven't moved to New York yet"...or at the very least keep your mouth stuffed long enough to not talk about how you are saving up to move there. Go to Dantes, the pizza is fantastic.
(4)John K.
This pizza place is great! I like that they don't stop with the Dante theme once you get inside-- even the pizzas are themed to the Inferno. The pizza is New York Style, and really, really good!!! This is just what Logan Square needs! Why not 5 stars? - It isn't cheap. For what they charge for a whole pie, Dante's is in the same price range as the best high-end pizza places in Chicago. (I guess they want to fight with the heavyweights.) - If I'm gonna blow a lot of $$$ on a pizza evening, I also want to get a buzz on, but you have no liquor license. BRIBE AN ALDERMAN NOW, and get one. -The pepperoni is too greasy and oily, and gives me a tummy ache.
(4)Lynnetta H.
DELICIOUS!!!!! And totally not what I was expecting. I ordered a full size create your own pizza, pizza and boy was it HUGE! I was expecting the normal size large pizza but this pizza was ginormous and the slices are mega slices. The sauce was very tasty and flavorful...didn't taste like ketchup. And, the sausages were delicious. I absolutely love this place now, and to top it off the delivery driver brought paper plates, napkins, forks, knives, parmesean and red pepper....WITHOUT BEING TOLD TO!!!!
(5)Kristen H.
I had a bunch of people over to carve pumpkins this year and we decided to order pizza and with someone's suggestion we tried Dantes that is newer to the hood. We ordered 4 pies with different toppings and all were smack your momma good. They are NY style pies so the slices are ginormous!! I could only finish 1 slice. The pie that sticks out in my head was the tomato and garlic - the combo was perfect and the garlic was really apparent. I'll be sure to order again.
(4)Andrea S.
Okay, I heard about this place in a magazine so I decided to try it out. It is absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!!The place itself is not my type because it's kinda dark, so I always take the pizza to go. It's very very thin and greasy, but it is heavenly. I recommend it to EVERYONE!
(5)Eddie S.
The restaurant was pretty spacious and it had plenty of seating. The cool names and variety of different pizzas makes me wanna come back to try some more. And for a slice to go, the size was pretty moderate, I could probably eat two if I was starving. I would go for the slice of the day option though since the pepperoni, sausage and cheese slices were good but not great.
(4)Liz D.
So I've only had Dante's once - via delivery. I thought it was pricey (we had a custom 1/2 & 1/2 pizza and an order of wings, with was almost 60 bills after tip - ouch. We ordered at 6:30 on a friday (or maybe it was saturday? I don't know, some weekend day) and it didn't take more than 25 minutes. The wings were actually really tasty, if a little dry - but really solid, in a world filled with grody delivery wings; and I can't stop thinking about the pizza. The crust - perfect; a little chewy, a little crispy. The toppings were freaking deliciious (read - fresh/high quality). It was exactly what I wanted. My only problem is I like ordering a whole pie, and the one size was too much for the two us - and we are not weak, 1-2-slice eaters. We eat a lot of pizza and have the muffin tops to show for it, damnit. A thin-crust pizza is best eaten fresh, and not made to stand the indignity of the fridge, and I (me! with the muf-tops!) could barely eat 1/2 of a second slice, as they are large enough to put under your dining room table and call a rug. But that woudl be a waste of some DAMN fine pizza. So yeah, I don't think I care how much it costs, I will invite over the Lucky Ones are order me some Dante's again. OR EVEN BETTER..............with the second locale opening up near my home I can walk my 'tops over get get me a single slice. Life's good.
(4)Cara T.
Dante's has some HUGE pizza. My husband and I dined in one night after work. The delivery was hopping, but we were the only two in the dining room. We ordered a pepperoni pizza. I loved the window through to the kitchen--you get to see them through your dough, which was pretty cool. The pepperoni is delicious and the crust is buttery and garlicy and awesome. I don't think I would dine in again, but the next time I have a crowd of boys at my house to feed--I'm definitley callin' Dante's.
(4)R D.
Edit: Tried it again. Not that they were bad, but the crust and sauce didn't quite measure up to what I remember. That being said, the overall pie was pretty damn good. Crust is great. Sauce is good. Toppings are crap. This place could be so, so much better. I really want to like Dante's, but after a few orders, it's average drunk food.
(4)Natalie J.
i like it! new york style (which i like better than chicago style...sorry). great crust spices! i only got delivery but...cute delivery guy. good job, dante's!
(4)naila t.
I recently had another Dante's pizza and it was pretty good! I'm glad that my bad pizza was just a flop. Also, the pablano poppers are really great!
(4)Dave D.
Pizza party success! I got three whole pizzas and poblano poppers in about 1/2 an hour on their opening day. Pizza #1 was onion, green pepper and broccoli rabe (last minute substitution for spinach which they ran out of at that moment, yet highly recomended). Pizza #2 was 1/2 pepperoni and 1/2 salami/green olive. Pizza #3 was sausage, green pepper, onion with 1/2 bacon. Slices were huge and easily foldable. One or two will fill up a decent appetite. Crusts were golden brown and micro thin. All in all, great gourmet pizzas! Dante's beats the shit out of the Boiler Room's crappy pizza's.
(5)Keiko S.
I love you, Dante's Pizzeria. Whatever you do to your pizza is delicious. Your thin chewy crust is better than Piece although you practically cost the same. I visit you every month and I still think about you all the time. I miss you.
(5)Fil R.
The worst service. The people that work there act like they are doing you a favor by taking your order. If they get your order wrong or forget to deliver it, they just don't care. I have tried them 3 times and 2 of the times the order taker was rude. When I asked for a manager or owner they told me that they don't care to talk to me. I feel sorry for this owner and I wonder if he knows that his employees act this way.
(1)Jim S.
Delicious sauce, perfect seasoning on the crust, impeccable cheese, and giant slices. So good, go now.
(5)Jessica C.
They have very good pizza it's new York style and taste delicious when you eat it folded...but there service is horrible went there last winter and had a pleasant experience.. BUT! when I decided to pick up a few slices this Friday evening my experience was terrible I ordered 3 slices for dine in...I was told to give my name and they would let me know when it was ready...I sat for over 15 mins and watched several pacts of yuppies crowd the joint after never hearing my name called I went to the counter to ask how much longer it would be for the Three slices of pizza I ordered...I told her no one ever called my name after speaking with one of the cooks the cashier told me some got that order already...I'm like wtf!!! How is that possible...she couldn't give me an explanation...I went over to tell my friend what happened and the cook comes from the back saying yea someone took your order...and I said I've been waiting for more than 15mins he shrugged his shoulders and said well I have no more sausage slices so can you just makes the sausage slice pepperoni...I pause with an astonishing look on my face I said okay just give me the slices...after realizing that he couldn't even apologize to me or even offer a free soda bag of chips something...I decided that I wanted a refund...went to the counter and realized I paid with credit...the cashier for the third time said what is your name what did you order...I was appalled by the way I was treated and the service was so bad I WILL NEVER RETURN THERE AGAIN... even though there pizza is great....they need to come up with a better system of calling out orders because I was left paying for someone else food that took mine and all I had was an empty stomach ruined appetite and bad taste in my mouth from my experience at this place...
(1)Jonathan W.
Solid addition to the hood. The first good non-chain pizza joint (in my opinion) West o' Western. Maybe one of the best, if not the best NY style pizzas in Chicago. Delivery covers Humboldt / Logan / Bucktown. A little on the pricey side for a pie (~$30) but a TON of food. Their special pizzas are always good, and I love the Dante's Inferno. Ingredients are very fresh.
(4)Hoss M.
I just ate three large slices of pepperoni! It gets better as it cools off a little! That sauce is fantastic and there's a wee taste of oregano around the edge! I hope they have anchovies, because thats what I'm getting next time! I think Dante's is the true home of the monster slice!
(5)Brian Q.
Lately, I've found Dante's to be highly inconsistent. Sometimes, it is absolutely perfect...among the best pizza I've had in Chicago. Then, other days, it's like the dough hasn't risen...it's super dense, heavy putty. I'm temped to find out who's cooking each night, in case it's one paricular person that's making the good stuff. In case they're reading, watch that dough! Lately it's been godawful...deterring us from wanting to order again...even though Piece is farther away.
(2)Dan K.
Not bad. They impressed me with the black metal playing over the speakers when my friend Dave and I stopped by to pick up our pizzas. What won me over was the deliciousness of the garlic pizza. Major slices too.
(4)Erika S.
So here's the thing...the pizza is really good. But the service is awful. I have ordered from there probably 4 or 5 times and every time the woman (my thought is it's the same woman) is so rude I am pissed for a good 20 minutes after i call There's other good pizza in this city and I'm not willing to be insulted to get it from Dante.
(3)Tatiana U.
I love it. So good. Service mediocre.
(3)Deacon M.
I came in to order a pizza, the computer died in the middle of my order, so I was told to wait till she could ring me out, the only people in there got the wrong pizza so they had to remake their pizza, while i was waiting and waiting and waiting i saw almost the whole movie of Tommy Boy and pizza delivery drivers leave and come back from deliveries, and the people with the wrong pizza got their pizza before me, even tho' they told them about the mistake after i ordered. they were eating their 2nd pizza 20-30min. before i got my mine, and i am a take out order. 40min. in, i was like, did you order my pizza? when i came in, or when you took my money? i've been here over forty min. all she says is "yeah i know" no apology, nothing. an hour of waiting, i was ready to tell them to F OFF and refund me, then they call my name. no one ever apologized for the wait, offered anything. THEY SUCK! there is no way in hell it takes an hour to make a pizza that thin. i wouldn't waste my time there again. they need to get their ish together!
(1)Dave P.
So nice to have a slice shop worth stopping in for a quick bite. We ordered the meaty pizza, which was amazing. We demolished it. Of course, that could be because of the ridiculous wait time leading to raging hunger. I just wish they had more portion options. You either buy by the slice or by the gigantic pie. Oh well, it's better than the other neighborhood options.
(4)John R.
I really liked this place. 3 things that popped out about were (1) the amount and variety of peppers on their specialty pizzas, (2) the subtle, but just right seasoning on their crust. I want to go back just to go through their specialty pizzas, and (3) the jumbo sized slice. I had a slice of sausage and a temporary specialty pizza called "White Heat", with pepperoni and poblano peppers. White Heat was my favorite, but the sausage was great too. I'm a fan of their garlic white sauce. Slices are flaccid, New York Style. Ingredients were very fresh. The crust had that fresh bread smell to it. Again, the crust is lightly seasoning for subtle, nice flavor. These didn't taste like your typical slice pizzas, where they are simply re-heated-- they were hot and didn't seem to be cooked twice. Chicago has a number of slice places that do a good job of not making their slices seem reheated, but it was especially true here. Based on the size, quality, and the freshness of the ingredients, $3.50 to $4.50 per slice is a great deal. They have enough seating for groups and offer 20 inch pizzas in addition to slices. Credit cards are accepted. They also have a pretty good list of sandwiches, salads, strombolis and baked goods.
(4)Young D.
I moved to Chicago from NYC four years ago now and this is the best slice of pizza I've had in the city. The crust is super thing and they dust some sort of garlic genius on the bread. The sauce is really good, perfect amount of cheese. We've had the basil and sausage and both are good. We've gone there - if you have an affection for NYC/East Coast pizza joints, you'll be right at home - we've ordered delivery and it was delivered within the hour promised and delivered piping hot. This pizza is the kind of pizza that has been sorely lacking from Chicago. The slices are huge, the ingredients are spot on and it's just plain delicious. In love. Oh - and if you order and ask them to cut it into squares instead (did this for a large party) they'll do it.
(5)Marnie R.
The best NY style pizza in Chicago guaranteed.
(5)Ellen H.
Stopped in for slices a few weeks ago. I opted for the slice of the day, friend had cheese, and she grabbed a salad. It was busy when we stopped in and took a little bit longer than expected. They heat up the slices for you and there were some orders in line ahead of us. Next time, even for a slice, I'd probably phone ahead. Delivery range was generous, covering most, if not all, of Logan Square and then some. Only one size (20") for delivery, so make sure you have enough to feed. Ingredients were top notch, good bite to the crust, and not too greasy / just enough cheese.
(4)Steve M.
It is a great edition to the neighborhood especially since I live right down the block. The first night we tried slices we tried the pepperoni and the slice of the day. Both were very good and filling. The next night we tried to order some apps and sandwiches but unfortunately their fryer was down so our choices got a lot more limited. We tried an Italian sub sandwich and a sausage sandwich which were just OK nothing to write home about. I am sure we will be back and eventually I want to order a whole pizza but either way the are a welcome edition to Armitage Ave.
(4)Kate L.
I've had three go's at Dante's now, and after my third try, I think I have found THE ONE. On the first attempt, my main reaction was, damn, that's a big pizza! If you're wondering about the price, don't worry; these pizzas are as big as they come. The second pizza I got was, like the first, quite decent and ginormous, but it seemed like they were still trying to get the crust down solid; both times it was a little too chewy, and the second, a bit burnt. Their third pizza I had, however, I must say was inspired. Instead of going for one of their specialty creations, with the pre-selected toppings, we got a fresh tomato, bacon, parmesan (no mozzarella) pizza. The bacon was cooked well (nice and crispy) and there was NO skimping on either the bacon or the tomatoes (something that I find is usually common, especially for bacon.) The crust was absolutely perfect, the right amount of chew, crisp, and soft. The third was about as good as pizza gets; let's hope they keep nailing the crust like that.
(4)Paul Z.
Got a good sized slice of really thin pizza reminiscent of the now defunct Garibaldi's chain. They have a cool Dante's Inferno theme going on, I will try them again next time I'm in the area.
(4)Kim V.
I will definitely go back as it's pretty much at the end of my block -- and the pizza with garlic sauce (specifically the "Beatrice") -- YUM! I would have given them 4 -- or even 5 stars if 2 things didn't irk me. 1. we ordered 3 slices to go. One slice was TWICE the size of one of the other slices. How do you explain that? It was really *not* a good eating experience when one person felt like they got royally shafted. 2. The pizza is a little pricey -- but again this goes back to issue #1. For the huge piece it was a great deal. For the small piece it was a total ripoff. But even the whole pizzas are a little steep for what's been common in this neighborhood. Wish they had more "everyday" prices. (but then...maybe this will keep me away from a daily-pizza fix.)
(3)Stephanie D.
Delicious za.
(5)Laura B.
This pizza is just alright. The crust to toppings ratio seems to be off and I feel like I ended up cutting the top of my mouth because of it. It's worth a try because I know a lot of people really love the stuff, but I'd rather go to boiler room or pizza metro and get myself something completely delicious.
(3)Erin D.
hands down the BEST new york style slice in the city of chicago. delivery takes forrrrreeeeevvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeerrrrrrrrr, but it's totally worth it.
(4)M B.
I've eaten at Dante's a few times where I stopped in for a slice which is a lil under $5 with tax. Good pie usually. But this last time was a pretty bad experience. The first slice I ordered literally had over 3 inches of crust throughout the whole slice. I'm surprised they even served it. I politely asked one of the guys who makes the pizza for another slice of pie. He didn't say one word and just gave me this look like he was offended or mad. I don't know if this was intentional or if he was being vindictive because the next slice I received was burnt black on the bottom that it was unedible. I'm not sure but I really think the pizza makers or whomever owns the joint thinks they are doing you a favor. I would like to think this was just a random mistake. I'm not the type of person to judge someone or a group of people without crossing paths and having many experiences with them. So when I say the type of crowd that works making the pie have an attitude and don't really care what other people think namely their customers then I'm not far off. I've crossed paths with guys like this before and obviously not all have this attitude but most don't give a damn about others so obviously that doesn't translate over well to the service industry. But like I said, hopefully this was a random mistake over one slice of pie and not intentional. In the end what matters most is I was very unsatisfied and felt jipped over my hard earned $5 which is now theirs. If you think this review is over the top then read some other ones that have the same exact issues.
(1)Leslie S.
I live across the street from Dante's and go in occasionally to grab a slice. The slices of plain cheese are huge (you do only need one), taste fine for plain cheese, and are cheap. I've never gotten a slice of the day, so I can't speak to that, although friends have said they're not nearly as good and fresh as when getting a whole pizza. I"ll update my review after I have one of those. When it was first opening up, I got the spinach and ricotta stromboli a couple of time and it was absolutely delicious, although it was way too small for the price. I'm a small girl and it doesn't take a ton of food to fill me up, but I was still hungry after eating it. I went back this week to give it another shot. My husband got a slice of the cheese, and I ordered a small house salad and the stromboli. When I asked what was on the house salad before ordering, this kind of apathetic dude that was waiting on us didn't know. He had to ask this other girl, and she rattled something off without much certainty. C'mon, you work in the place and you don't know your menu? Shame on you. The house salad with balsamic was good--not crazy good, and it was overloaded with red onions (this coming from someone who loves red onions). The stromboli, much to my delight, was about twice as big as it was the first few times I ordered it, and definitely enough to fill someone up. However, it was like something that had been sitting under a heat lamp in a gas station for hours. Greasy, soggy crust--ugh. Really gross. I wouldn't recommend it. Go for a single slice to test it out if you've never been before, or order a whole pizza if you have the $
(2)Lynn N.
Service - Is so so as you can tell by some other reviewers. It seems like a family run affair, employing that disinterested high school drop out but I don't judge. Pizza - Amazing. Thin crust, giant slices of delicious. If you don't really dig the whole deep dish heart attack Chicago style pizza and miss some East Coast NYC style pizza, then this place is worth it. In a lot of ways, this feels like your true local dive restaurant that only locals really know about.
(4)Jon A.
Thought I prefer deep dish, I'm a fan of their pies. The staff it's also very friendly.
(5)Mig R.
i absolutely love their food. i don't generally like thin crust much, but this place is great. their grilled wings are surprisingly delicious. staff is generally friendly and honest (they're not trying to kiss your ass). when eating in, all is good and the food comes quite fast, but the 5 block delivery somehow always takes 2 hours. food is till good, but come on, 2 hours?
(5)Paul L.
It looks like Piece Pizza has some competition in terms of best-pizza-in-Chicago. Not to mention that it's less than A MILE from my house instead of having to travel to Hipster Park. The heavy rock in the background is a nice touch as well.
(5)Billy A.
Straight forward big-ass tasty pie! The people are nice. The sauce is the best part. Love it!
(5)Trey S.
What a great addition to the LogSqua hood!!! Live about a block away and was thrilled to hear and read such good things about the new pizza joint. Went there tonight with my wife and we got a couple slices. I am happy to report that they were every bit as good as expected. The NY style slices are super tasty and are quite filling. I asked for mine 'well done' and they were cooked to perfection. Toppings were great quality and there wasn't too much of them per slice (as opposed to some places overdoing it with the toppings to where it's a mess). Will definitely be going back when the next pizza craving appears!
(4)Stephenie S.
They've almost got it. I totally enjoyed my slice of pizza only, they need to working on flying the dough better. It's way too thin in the center, and way too thick in the crust. I have faith in Dante's and I wish them success in our neighborhood.
(4)Joe R.
Great service, smart pies and well done appetizers. I would highly recommend the poblano poppers. If youre looking for a quick bite or a pie go to Dante's. I stopped in and was very pleased with the selection and will be ordering from them soon. Pizza lovers: your list is not complete until you have tried this establishment. I will be ordering the minotaur soon.
(5)Kel W.
Regardless of what some have said on here, Dante's pizza is better than Boiler Room's pizza. Way better. I've had a bad slice here and there at Dante's, but I've been a semi-regular at both. I've eaten enough of both of their pizza to know that Boiler Room is always the same. Okay pizza but almost always burnt. Dante's - when they are on they are ON. The Beatrice pizza is probably one of the best pies/slices I've ever had. So good. It's a BYOB pizza joint, pretty bare bones on the decor and ambiance. But 90% of the time, they are spot-on. Kudos to my newest neighborhood spot.
(4)Mork M.
Its good, real good. Great crust, good toppings. Kitchen is always playing something good (and weird to hear, the M.A.N. LP by GISM), arcade machine.
(4)Tracey H.
Wahoo! Logan Square is now officially Brooklyn. Now you can shut the hell up about how you hate Chicago and New York is better, because now New York pizza is here...and lets face it, most of y'all would get eaten alive and spit up in New York. So now you can stop thinking of excuses of why you "haven't moved to New York yet"...or at the very least keep your mouth stuffed long enough to not talk about how you are saving up to move there. Go to Dantes, the pizza is fantastic.
(4)John K.
This pizza place is great! I like that they don't stop with the Dante theme once you get inside-- even the pizzas are themed to the Inferno. The pizza is New York Style, and really, really good!!! This is just what Logan Square needs! Why not 5 stars? - It isn't cheap. For what they charge for a whole pie, Dante's is in the same price range as the best high-end pizza places in Chicago. (I guess they want to fight with the heavyweights.) - If I'm gonna blow a lot of $$$ on a pizza evening, I also want to get a buzz on, but you have no liquor license. BRIBE AN ALDERMAN NOW, and get one. -The pepperoni is too greasy and oily, and gives me a tummy ache.
(4)Lynnetta H.
DELICIOUS!!!!! And totally not what I was expecting. I ordered a full size create your own pizza, pizza and boy was it HUGE! I was expecting the normal size large pizza but this pizza was ginormous and the slices are mega slices. The sauce was very tasty and flavorful...didn't taste like ketchup. And, the sausages were delicious. I absolutely love this place now, and to top it off the delivery driver brought paper plates, napkins, forks, knives, parmesean and red pepper....WITHOUT BEING TOLD TO!!!!
(5)Kristen H.
I had a bunch of people over to carve pumpkins this year and we decided to order pizza and with someone's suggestion we tried Dantes that is newer to the hood. We ordered 4 pies with different toppings and all were smack your momma good. They are NY style pies so the slices are ginormous!! I could only finish 1 slice. The pie that sticks out in my head was the tomato and garlic - the combo was perfect and the garlic was really apparent. I'll be sure to order again.
(4)Andrea S.
Okay, I heard about this place in a magazine so I decided to try it out. It is absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!!The place itself is not my type because it's kinda dark, so I always take the pizza to go. It's very very thin and greasy, but it is heavenly. I recommend it to EVERYONE!
(5)Eddie S.
The restaurant was pretty spacious and it had plenty of seating. The cool names and variety of different pizzas makes me wanna come back to try some more. And for a slice to go, the size was pretty moderate, I could probably eat two if I was starving. I would go for the slice of the day option though since the pepperoni, sausage and cheese slices were good but not great.
(4)Liz D.
So I've only had Dante's once - via delivery. I thought it was pricey (we had a custom 1/2 & 1/2 pizza and an order of wings, with was almost 60 bills after tip - ouch. We ordered at 6:30 on a friday (or maybe it was saturday? I don't know, some weekend day) and it didn't take more than 25 minutes. The wings were actually really tasty, if a little dry - but really solid, in a world filled with grody delivery wings; and I can't stop thinking about the pizza. The crust - perfect; a little chewy, a little crispy. The toppings were freaking deliciious (read - fresh/high quality). It was exactly what I wanted. My only problem is I like ordering a whole pie, and the one size was too much for the two us - and we are not weak, 1-2-slice eaters. We eat a lot of pizza and have the muffin tops to show for it, damnit. A thin-crust pizza is best eaten fresh, and not made to stand the indignity of the fridge, and I (me! with the muf-tops!) could barely eat 1/2 of a second slice, as they are large enough to put under your dining room table and call a rug. But that woudl be a waste of some DAMN fine pizza. So yeah, I don't think I care how much it costs, I will invite over the Lucky Ones are order me some Dante's again. OR EVEN BETTER..............with the second locale opening up near my home I can walk my 'tops over get get me a single slice. Life's good.
(4)Cara T.
Dante's has some HUGE pizza. My husband and I dined in one night after work. The delivery was hopping, but we were the only two in the dining room. We ordered a pepperoni pizza. I loved the window through to the kitchen--you get to see them through your dough, which was pretty cool. The pepperoni is delicious and the crust is buttery and garlicy and awesome. I don't think I would dine in again, but the next time I have a crowd of boys at my house to feed--I'm definitley callin' Dante's.
(4)R D.
Edit: Tried it again. Not that they were bad, but the crust and sauce didn't quite measure up to what I remember. That being said, the overall pie was pretty damn good. Crust is great. Sauce is good. Toppings are crap. This place could be so, so much better. I really want to like Dante's, but after a few orders, it's average drunk food.
(4)Natalie J.
i like it! new york style (which i like better than chicago style...sorry). great crust spices! i only got delivery but...cute delivery guy. good job, dante's!
(4)naila t.
I recently had another Dante's pizza and it was pretty good! I'm glad that my bad pizza was just a flop. Also, the pablano poppers are really great!
(4)Dave D.
Pizza party success! I got three whole pizzas and poblano poppers in about 1/2 an hour on their opening day. Pizza #1 was onion, green pepper and broccoli rabe (last minute substitution for spinach which they ran out of at that moment, yet highly recomended). Pizza #2 was 1/2 pepperoni and 1/2 salami/green olive. Pizza #3 was sausage, green pepper, onion with 1/2 bacon. Slices were huge and easily foldable. One or two will fill up a decent appetite. Crusts were golden brown and micro thin. All in all, great gourmet pizzas! Dante's beats the shit out of the Boiler Room's crappy pizza's.
(5)Keiko S.
I love you, Dante's Pizzeria. Whatever you do to your pizza is delicious. Your thin chewy crust is better than Piece although you practically cost the same. I visit you every month and I still think about you all the time. I miss you.
(5)Fil R.
The worst service. The people that work there act like they are doing you a favor by taking your order. If they get your order wrong or forget to deliver it, they just don't care. I have tried them 3 times and 2 of the times the order taker was rude. When I asked for a manager or owner they told me that they don't care to talk to me. I feel sorry for this owner and I wonder if he knows that his employees act this way.
(1)Jim S.
Delicious sauce, perfect seasoning on the crust, impeccable cheese, and giant slices. So good, go now.
(5)Jessica C.
They have very good pizza it's new York style and taste delicious when you eat it folded...but there service is horrible went there last winter and had a pleasant experience.. BUT! when I decided to pick up a few slices this Friday evening my experience was terrible I ordered 3 slices for dine in...I was told to give my name and they would let me know when it was ready...I sat for over 15 mins and watched several pacts of yuppies crowd the joint after never hearing my name called I went to the counter to ask how much longer it would be for the Three slices of pizza I ordered...I told her no one ever called my name after speaking with one of the cooks the cashier told me some got that order already...I'm like wtf!!! How is that possible...she couldn't give me an explanation...I went over to tell my friend what happened and the cook comes from the back saying yea someone took your order...and I said I've been waiting for more than 15mins he shrugged his shoulders and said well I have no more sausage slices so can you just makes the sausage slice pepperoni...I pause with an astonishing look on my face I said okay just give me the slices...after realizing that he couldn't even apologize to me or even offer a free soda bag of chips something...I decided that I wanted a refund...went to the counter and realized I paid with credit...the cashier for the third time said what is your name what did you order...I was appalled by the way I was treated and the service was so bad I WILL NEVER RETURN THERE AGAIN... even though there pizza is great....they need to come up with a better system of calling out orders because I was left paying for someone else food that took mine and all I had was an empty stomach ruined appetite and bad taste in my mouth from my experience at this place...
(1)Jonathan W.
Solid addition to the hood. The first good non-chain pizza joint (in my opinion) West o' Western. Maybe one of the best, if not the best NY style pizzas in Chicago. Delivery covers Humboldt / Logan / Bucktown. A little on the pricey side for a pie (~$30) but a TON of food. Their special pizzas are always good, and I love the Dante's Inferno. Ingredients are very fresh.
(4)Hoss M.
I just ate three large slices of pepperoni! It gets better as it cools off a little! That sauce is fantastic and there's a wee taste of oregano around the edge! I hope they have anchovies, because thats what I'm getting next time! I think Dante's is the true home of the monster slice!
(5)Brian Q.
Lately, I've found Dante's to be highly inconsistent. Sometimes, it is absolutely perfect...among the best pizza I've had in Chicago. Then, other days, it's like the dough hasn't risen...it's super dense, heavy putty. I'm temped to find out who's cooking each night, in case it's one paricular person that's making the good stuff. In case they're reading, watch that dough! Lately it's been godawful...deterring us from wanting to order again...even though Piece is farther away.
(2)Dan K.
Not bad. They impressed me with the black metal playing over the speakers when my friend Dave and I stopped by to pick up our pizzas. What won me over was the deliciousness of the garlic pizza. Major slices too.
(4)Erika S.
So here's the thing...the pizza is really good. But the service is awful. I have ordered from there probably 4 or 5 times and every time the woman (my thought is it's the same woman) is so rude I am pissed for a good 20 minutes after i call There's other good pizza in this city and I'm not willing to be insulted to get it from Dante.
(3)Tatiana U.
I love it. So good. Service mediocre.
(3)Deacon M.
I came in to order a pizza, the computer died in the middle of my order, so I was told to wait till she could ring me out, the only people in there got the wrong pizza so they had to remake their pizza, while i was waiting and waiting and waiting i saw almost the whole movie of Tommy Boy and pizza delivery drivers leave and come back from deliveries, and the people with the wrong pizza got their pizza before me, even tho' they told them about the mistake after i ordered. they were eating their 2nd pizza 20-30min. before i got my mine, and i am a take out order. 40min. in, i was like, did you order my pizza? when i came in, or when you took my money? i've been here over forty min. all she says is "yeah i know" no apology, nothing. an hour of waiting, i was ready to tell them to F OFF and refund me, then they call my name. no one ever apologized for the wait, offered anything. THEY SUCK! there is no way in hell it takes an hour to make a pizza that thin. i wouldn't waste my time there again. they need to get their ish together!
(1)Martha Z.
I really don't understand the whole hub-bub of New York style pizza. Unfortunately, I still haven't had the privy to sample some first hand...here's hoping to do so some time! We ordered delivery and were just happy having another place that comes out to the mean streets of Humboldt Park. The pizza arrived promptly and boy was it freaking huge. I love the variety of toppings available. I personally was just fine with the garlic oil topping that was brushed on it, but my companion compared it to Bacci's slice meets Little Cesar's.
(4)Gary E.
Nice place for take-away pizza. Price? Could be better, but not unreasonable. Portions? Good. It's a very thin pizza with lots of flavor but not so much toppings - so it is different. I like the uber-thin, crunchy crust and seasonings. Service is good, staff are very polite.
(4)John M.
sadly you'll never find true new york style pizza in chicago, but as far as thin-crust facsimiles go, dante's produces an interesting pizza with inspired toppings. you get a good thin crust, mottled black on the floor of a gas oven along with some semolina. it seems like the crust is brushed with a garlic-herb oil as well. there's a nice gloss and crispness to it (similar to doughboy's on s racine) and a good aromatic flavor as well, although this might be a turn-off to purists. slices are huge, wider than they are long in some cases, though there is some inconsistency in the cutting. their specialty pizzas are great, the geryon is a favorite, although the broccoli rabe can be a bitter sometimes. though they heat slices to order, you are better off going with a whole pie as it is cheaper per slice, and some of the slices i've had were a bit soggy as a result of sitting out and cooling off. if you like santullo's you will like dante's as well. i think it's a toss-up as far as which one is better.
(4)Regine J.
We probably wouldn't dine in again (too many Rick Moranis look-alikes sulking around the arcade game), but we will definitely order for take out or delivery. The pizza was huge and very delicious.
(4)Emily P.
Dangerously addicting.
(5)Lim W.
Something special about this place, THE PIZZA. This is definitely a spot that I will enjoy much more often. The absolute best pepperoni pizza.
(5)Smidge t.
Finally, AWESOME pizza in logan square. I started my love affair with Dante's this last Saturday night. He showed up at my door well dressed in jalepeno and pineapple. Smelled nice and had a BIG package. I had dreams about him all night and when I woke up, he was still there. I had seconds, and thirds.
(5)Lindsay D.
Wow. The Charon is one of the most unique and delicious pizzas I've ever tasted. This place is right down the street from me and I'm glad it's there!
(4)Grant W.
if you are a fan of ny style pies with huge slices that need to be folded in order to hold, this is definitely the place. they use fresh ingredients which make all the difference in the toppings. the crust is on the doughier/chewier side and their ovens take about 20-30 min to bake. but overall really good. im lactose intolerant too and this one of the few places where it's worth the risk!
(4)R S.
Great pizza. In a good location with plenty of parking. Good people working there as well. Offering cheese, pepp, sausage, and a special favor of the day per slice. Lots of large 20" options each looking better than the previous.
(5)Betsy B.
Great thin crust NY style pies! The service has always been super nice too! Fresh toppings to boot. Best pizza I've had here in chi....
(5)Adam L.
Get it. It's freakin delicious.
(5)Michael C.
I was recently in Chicago and wanted to experience true Chicago pizza. I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It took forever to find parking - had i known parking was limited I may have gone elsewhere. The first appearance of the building made me question whether I was getting a tattoo or pizza. After all of the effort to park and order (wait) I wouldnt return. I took much of it to go and by the time I got back to the hotel crust was pretty soggy and after one bite I threw the rest away.
(2)Robert O.
Easily the best pizza in my neighborhood. I've tried them all! I order from here twice a month.
(4)T V.
I was excited to see a pizza place pop up so close to home. We heard from our neighbor that Dante's opened for business;and headed there for dinner. They have pizza by the slice or whole pizzas you can order along with hot and cold sandwiches. Our first time there, we tried the Inferno pizza slices. Since it was their first day, the wait for pizzas took a bit longer than expected. However, I must say that it was so tasty and delicious. Not like any pizza I have tasted before. Tonight I decided to call in for a carry out order. The guy that picked up the phone said my best bet was to order slices vs whole pizzas so that I would not have to wait as long. The whole pizza would take about 45 minutes to be ready. I came 15 minutes after I placed my order as the restaurant said it should be ready by then. My pizza slice was not ready and I waited for another 20 minutes at the restaurant. Considering the wait time I incurred, I should have ordered one whole pizza as a walk in at the restaurant. All in all, the pizzas are delicious, however, the restaurant has a few kinks to work out. Once the kinks are worked out I'm sure this restaurant will be the number one pizza joint on my list.
(3)R J.
I was born in the Bronx - grew up on NY pies. While the pizza I've had at Dante's has been tasty, it's not really NY style. The sauce is not right, like plain marinara and too sparsely applied and the crust while thin and foldable did not have the right texture, especially the bottom. Close but no cigar. The "Beatrice" comes with button mushrooms and portobello mushroom. That's right I said mushroom, as in, there was so little portobello mushroom on the pie that I bet it wasn't even one whole mushroom. I've been to Dante's twice, once for a couple of slices and tonight we decided to go on an adventure through the snow storm and pick up a whole pie, a "Beatrice." On my first visit to Dante's I was a little put off with paying $9 and change for 2 slices and a soda. I thought the price for a whole pizza seemed fair enough until we picked up the pie tonight and it was $5 more than any of the online menus I saw - $27 vs $22. That's a big hike but all too typical with Chicago eateries when they become "hip." Other reviewers seem impressed with the enormous 20" size of the pies but when 2" of the perimeter is just vacant crust(and I love a good crust), you're getting a 16" pie that you're paying through the nose for. A fairly priced alternative that is closer to the real deal NY pie is Gigio's on Broadway.
(3)L H.
Glad to see this place in Logan Square that sells pizza by the slice. I often go to the Art of Pizza for deep dish, but this is a nice alternative for thin. I went on a Friday around 6pm or so to get a slice to go. No one was dining in, but the woman behind the counter was on the phone. That took some time to resolve. Ordered a slice of cheese and then waited while some more customers came in with to-go orders or pick-up. One guy left after getting irritated with the wait. Seems like there are several ppl working in the kitchen, but just one staff out front. Might be good to have more ppl in the front of the house. My slice was flavorful and tasty, but the blackened burnt underside and the grease that dripped off detracted. I did like it enough to definitely give it another try though. Hopefully they are still figuring things out...
(3)Julie Y.
Came here cause a friend recommended it and I happen to be in town. Ordered the Minotaur which is w garlic sauce and Italian beef n all the other fun stuff that comes with it. Idk what size we ordered but it was freaken huge. I actually really liked the crust as well. Thin n chewy.. It's byob. Super small place tho. I think a lot of people just order delivery. Wouldn't recommend coming with a big group since it's so small. The staff seemed kinda out of it but oh well, it's not like it's fine dinning. Great pizza tho!
(4)Nathan B.
Great tasting pizza by the slice here. It's a pretty simply BYOB place with pretty friendly staff. I'd eat there again. The place was really easy to find. I was just traveling through Chicago for 24 hours.
(4)Ben K.
One of the best NY style pizza places in the area. This place is a typical hipster hole-in-the-wall so don't expect a fine dining restaurant experience. But like most successful hole-in-the-walls the food is great. If you are ever in the area, Dante's Pizzeria is worth a try. Note: Only street parking
(5)Garrett B.
-1 star for 1 hour and 30 minute delivery (was quoted under an hour) -1 star for the pizza being cold -1 star a really burnt bottom Will not be ordering from here again, pizza was average at best.
(2)Nate C.
Order with credit card .. Do Not Pay Cash! I just payed $40.00 for a $20.80 pizza because the delivery driver had no change. Seems shady..
(2)David C.
Hollerback, Dante. You provide a haiku of flavor: Large pizza slices, Fantastic topping medleys, Foldable heaven. NY slice at it's finest in Chicago. It is definitely a different animal from the deep dish genre, but Dante's is still amazingly amazing. Perfect for a Sunday delivery to commiserate a Bears' let down, or celebrate a Bears' win (more recently the former...) Gluttony is Dante's 3rd circle of hell... but with pies like this?? They might have to expand a few circles. (Watch yo' back lust & greed, the fatties are movin' on up...)
(5)Beth C.
I love NY style pizza and am always on the look out for a great spot in Chicago. Stopped into Dante's with a friend and ordered a slice of Pepperoni. By the slide your options are Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage or their pizza of the day. Otherwise, their specialty pies only come in size XL. The pizza was good. The crust was authentic and the toppings were tasty. It was quite greasy but I did order the Pepperoni so that was kind of on me. The slices are enormous and I actually found it very difficult to eat it gracefully. My friend had no qualms about eating it without grace and she had way fewer issues with her slice than I did. Not the most inviting restaurants though. Kind of cold, old, and unwelcoming in a way. Also they had a documentary on ants playing the whole time, which just seemed weird. I liked the pizza but can only give this place 3-stars. For some reason, I just know I wouldn't go back. If I were in the neighborhood, maybe I'd get a slice to go, but I don't know. It was good but not that good, if that makes sense.
(3)David R.
Two things make Dante's a superior slice shop: 1. The quality of the slice. This is really top-notch pizza. My only complaint is that the rim of the crust gets too crispy during the reheating, but otherwise the crust is perfect along with the rest of the piece. 2. The value of the slice. These things are BIG. And at only four bucks each with one topping, a single slice makes a satisfying and frugal lunch. Or splurge for two slices for your main meal of the day. I ate two at 1pm and wasn't really hungry for dinner. Any size group can eat here for pequeño dinero. Three slices with four total toppings + two sodas + tax = $16.90. I am a fan of cheap, delicious eats. It also looks just like a slice shop, and they put oregano on the tables, unlike most places which seem to think that the only possible pizza condiments are parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (no thank you x 2).
(4)Jason M.
I used to get Dante's pizza often when I lived in the area. It was decent sometimes and sometimes better than decent. Nothing too memorable. The stromboli however is fantastic and it's difficult to even find a place in the Chicago metropolitan area that makes a stromboli (if you read this and know of others let me know). Now that I live elsewhere I often stop in and get one to go when I am visiting friends in the area. I used to go out of my way to eat this delicious stromboli. The last time I got it, I rushed to my car and sped over to my friend's house with stromboli images in my head. When I got there I found my prized meal burnt to hell. How could this be? I love this stromboli. I'm so sad. I ate it and it tasted like crap. I could barely cut the thing it was so burnt and dry. I almost cried. I will probably be back for the stromboli to give it one more chance. After all it isn't his fault. Next time just make a new one instead of giving someone a burnt piece of garbage. Also people who call this the best pizza in the city should leave their neighborhood and try a place like Forno Rosso.
(2)M K.
Dantes is good for thin crust. Pretty good service, respectable. It does the trick when I have a taste for pizza and they have good cookies.
(5)Jim M.
Now I get it. This place is called Dante's because ordering pizza delivery from them is like taking a trip through the nine circles of Hell with Grubhub playing the modern day Virgil and faithfully leading us from start to finish.... So I've been in the neighborhood for awhile and I usually order from Dante's somewhere between one and three times a year because about 1/3 of the time there is some sort of foul up with my order and then I get upset for about a year and just eat Dominos and Papa Rays until my anger subsides and I give them another chance which of course they eventually ruin and the cycle just keeps repeating itself. The pizza almost always takes at least two hours to arrive, I would bet that long wait is partially because they are so popular and partially because they are either understaffed or lazy. I say this because it is not uncommon to get cold pizza delivered, as happened to me this last time. We also watched the driver drop the pizza and pick it up so I guess I should be thankful that it was cold because if it had been hot it probably would have been smeared all over the inside of the box and then we would have had to wait another two hours. Anyways, mistakes happen but the cherry on top is always their customer service, when I called up to tell them the pizza was cold he just told me to "put it in the oven".... Yes, I know that, I wasn't calling because I was seeking expert advice on how to warm up a pizza... so after a little back and forth we got it at a reduced price. The pizza itself is NY style and very good, if it arrives at the correct temperature. The prices are on the higher end but are not totally outrageous. Look for an update to this review in a year or so
(2)Dustin H.
GIANT pizzas built on perfect, foldable and chewy crust. Covered with quality toppings and cheeses, one pizza will last more than a day with leftovers. If one could live off just pizza, Dante's would certainly be a daily go-to for me. Atmosphere is a little drab, but who cares? Pizza.
(4)Rick M.
2 stars for the crust. The sauce was bland and the cheese lacked texture and flavor. They should sell coffee looks more like a cheap hipsters cafe. The area needs a better pizza by the slice joint. walk a little further to the boiler room.
(2)jordan r.
the pizza's pretty good, and it's the only place close by that makes a decent stromboli. only thing is, i left my book bag there overnight this week after an especially long and hard day of work, and although they gave it back, they went through every single compartment, rearranged the few things i had in there, and then stole all my herbs. who rummages though a bag that's been lost for under 3 business hours? dante's. it's a total invasion of privacy and the meanest rational thing they could've done. i understand pinching or taking half, but they flat out took it all!!! i've always been kind and considerate, treated them with nothing but respect, and have always tipped well. they broke my heart and ruined my week, so i don't think i'll be going back to hell in this lifetime.
(1)Steve S.
I've been to Dante's 3 times without writing a review. The first two times I thought "well, maybe the person was having a bad day, and I should have some empathy even though she was super grumpy to me for no good reason." The 3rd time, screw it - I'm writing a Yelp review. I want to like this place, too. The theme / decor is cool, there's usually metal music playing, etc. I just can't like it, because they won't let me. All 3 times (spread out over more than a year) I've been to Dante's, the people working there have been crabby even if I greet them with a smile. This latest time, I ordered pickup via GrubHub. I know it takes some time for a pizza (30+ minutes) from this place, so I know to be patient. GrubHub gave me a window of ~50min to 1 hour after my order. No big deal. After an hour and fifteen minutes and no word, though, I thought something must be up. I walk over to the place figuring it's so close I may as well just stop in. Guess what? I'm greeted by someone monotone and crabby who doesn't even let me finish my sentence. I was polite, I intended to say "hey, I ordered from GrubHub and I think my food should've been ready a while ago but I didn't get a text from them, something might be up with my phone so I thought I'd check in" -- but I got as far as "while ago" before she interrupted me. Turns out my food had been ready for a while. Who knows how long. No explanation was given (you know, like "oh yeah, not sure why you didn't get a notification but here it is!" - even that would've been satisfactory). Certainly no apology, not that I'd expect that from the crabby crew that works here. My prior bad experience was when I asked what the ingredients were in a stromboli I ordered because I'm a bit of a picky eater. She listed them, I asked "that's all?" - she said yes, and it turned out she was wrong - it was chock full of mushrooms which I am not a big fan of. I don't care how good your food is (theirs is above average, but not spectacular) - if you can't show some common courtesy to customers, maybe it's time to find another job?
(1)Nell R.
This is the best thin crust pizza I've had in Chicago. I've been here for 8 years, and haven't had anything comparable. The crust is perfect. Delivery is always on time or faster than estimated.
(5)Aubry P.
While the pizza tastes pretty good, I don't think I'll ever get slices to-go again. They send it out piping hot in between paper plates... What do you think is going to happen once you get home and take it out? The toppings are completely stuck to the top plate, and if you try and peel it off you will take a layer of the plate with it. I'm super stoked on paying for over-priced bread and sauce. Really, you guys? Couldn't think of any better takeout ideas? But I probably shouldn't expect anything better from service that makes you feel as though you are an annoyance just for simply ordering from them.
(2)Scott M.
Super good pizza. they have a lot of combinations, some better than others, but still all good. The poblano poppers, my god. Amazingly good. The pizzas can be underdone sometimes and get soggy in the center, so tell them to do it well done. Delivery times have been awesome, and when I lived out of their delivery area they still hooked it up, but not on a busy night. Props for getting my then pregnant wife a good ass pizza when she needed it most! Thanks dudes keep it up!
(5)Dominique R.
Not bad but not great either. I live in the area and heard such great things about this place. Stopped in recently for a slice and was very underwhelmed. The pizza is fine, but just that. I wanted to love it because the location is great for me, but just didn't. The slices are ginormous but just average. We also each got a cookie for desert. Got home and were stoked about are cookies only to find they were both terribly burnt on the bottom. Boy oh boy if that wasn't the nail in the coffin. Worst part was they were different kinds of cookies. Also, the staff is kinda mah. They don't really seem to give a shit. I'm not gonna write them off until I give them at least one more try. Everybody has an off night from time to time.
(3)Kelsey W.
Dantes, my love!!! Coming from New York, this place is a staple. I don't really see the appeal in the casserole type "pizza" w/e it's called. Dantes does it right and I'm sayin all I need is a slice of pep and I am living the good life. 20 inch pies. Now, living in Pilsen I am out of the delivery zone...sadness ensues. Totally worth the occasional drive to Armitage for this delicious za tho. 20 inch pies. That being said, I'm not a big fan of the wings but thats not my reason for coming here so no big deal! 20 inch pies. za za za dang I want dantes my oh my 20 inch pies
(5)Zach A.
Tasty creative pizza creations. Although I'm normally a deep dish guy, they have great pizza and I would absolutely recommend trying it. Ordering online is a snap and dropped a few bucks off the price.
(4)Elle N.
Just tried ordering from here for a THIRD time! It is by far the worst place when it comes to customer service! The first time we ordered they screwed up our order so bad it left a bad taste in our mouths. No really! Who puts mushrooms, spinach, AND pineapple all on one pie? This place! To top it off, it wasn't even what we ordered! Not only were we still hungry (we didn't touch the pizza), we were pissed because we waited more than TWO hours! We called back immediately and were offered a comp-ed pizza for the next time. Well, a few weeks passed from the first incident and we decided to give them another try. So we call and try to place the order for the comp-ed pizza. Guess what? Oh, yeah, we never got the credit on our account! After a good time going back and forth with one of the managers, we were moving forward towards getting our order placed. No less than 2 hours later, we received the correct pizza albeit a lukewarm one. It was NY style that was the highlight of our meal. Fast forward to this weekend, I tried placing an order. First, someone picked up the phone but didn't answer. Really? Not even a, Dante's Pizzeria please hold. I really should have known better than to sit around to wait for someone to answer. After asking the guy if they would deliver in my parents area, I got a "Well I guess we can deliver to that area." I can't even imagine ordering from here again. The name may refer to Dante's inferno but that's what it should read on the sign!
(1)Victoria G.
Great NY style pizza!! The best around.. love the quality. Everyone is the family is happy with this pizzeria. Not too many can compare or compete
(5)William K.
Good pizza Napoli style. It's rare that a true thin-crust pizza can be hot and edible when delivered (I've stopped ordering delivery from Piece because their pizzas are cold and cardboardy by the time they get to your house. Dante delivers a hot and tasty pizza, even if it takes a while (90'+ both times I've ordered). I will order from Dante again and I'd recommend it. One of these days I'm going to go there as I imagine it will be even better.
(4)Meg T.
I feel this place has majorly dropped the ball. Pizza used to be great. I just ordered tonight and was so disappointed. Literally cannot believe I paid almost $30. Literally cannot believe you guys put this in a box and let a customer drive all the way there to take it home. Major bummer.
(2)Elisabeth C.
The wings here are also delicious. I've only tried the BBQ flavor but they are grilled and the sauce becomes carmelized - so yummy!
(5)Brooke M.
The pizza is excellent--some of the best in town, particularly if you aren't a fan of the bread bowl of cheese and tomato sauce known as deep dish. BUT, be prepared to wait hours for your delivery and DO NOT pay with cash unless you have exact change. Not saying that the driver was lying when he claimed he didn't have $8 for change, but I've never encountered this issue when ordering food and paying with cash. Seems a bit odd, but I digress...Just keep in mind the driver only carries large bills.
(3)Jeffrey H.
Num Num Num! Fantastic Pie!
(4)Aja G.
Some Basics The pizza comes in one size They sell by the slice They take forever They are worth the wait. This floppy pizza begs to be folded like true pizza should. Though their sauce is more tamato-y at times than I would like, the pizza is hot, greasy, cheesy and good. For all you carnivores out there they use real meat--as in those large slices of pepperoni sausage that you only see at the butcher shop and your dreams. Don't let the counter girl putting you on hold when you call in deter you. Step right up and get down on some solidly good pizza.
(4)Lina W.
Amazing NYC style thin crust pizza! The bread dough is thin, crispy and perfect. The toppings and cheese is just the right amount, not too little, not overwhelming. This pizza actually requires folding in order to eat the slice! I love my Jimmy's Cafe NYC style pizza too, but this is a tad more authentic and the marinara sauce is just right!
(5)Jake T.
Placed a carry-out order for a pizza, from the employee who answered my call... not hiding the fact he was extremely annoyed, to the interaction with four employees once in the restaurant... nothing but cold, rude customer service. I said thank you to three employees, with not one single word response... two employees just looked at me and looked away. Pizza mediocre at best and too highly priced for what the experience is. Dante's management should really look into some staff training for social skills and customer service. Looks like I'm one of many customers who won't return due to absolutely rude employees.
(1)Aracely H.
I was really looking forward to eating at Dantes but i was quite disappointed. The pizza lacked flavor all around. The ingredients seemed fresh but not much flavor, not enough sauce and the salads and variety in the menu lacked quite a bit. I went with my family hoping they would really enjoy a meal on me and we were all pretty disappointed not only by the food but also the service. I don't know if i will be coming back anytime soon. Perhaps in a few months hoping something will change and it will be better. I hope your experience is much better than mine.
(2)Megan T.
Living just 2 blocks from Dante's pizza by the slice is a very, very dangerous thing. What's not to love about a slice of the say? We don't often order for delivery (and usually when we do it's because we're at a friends), but when we have it's been just as quick as expected and is always delish.
(4)Amy R.
Generally, it's very difficult to give four stars to a place that makes you wait an hour and a half for pizza, but it's possible to make an exception when the pizza is SO FREAKING DELICIOUS. Not trying to get sacrilegious here, but I rarely crave "Chicago-style" pizza. Every blue moon, a big hunk of deep dish is nice, but I don't make a habit of it. What I truly love, sorry to say it, is NYC style pizza. Crispy crust, a little bit of chew, massive, foldable, triangular slices... Now THAT is pizza. And that's exactly what Dante's provides. I can agree with the other reviews - the delivery time is atrocious, the pizza is sometimes flung into the box frisbee style, but oh my gawdddddd the pizza is so good I can't even be mad. Perfect crust, delicious sauce, fresh, bountiful toppings - it's all so worth it. If I lived in the city, I would struggle not to eat this pizza every day - as long as I could stand the unavoidable anticipation.
(4)Brookley C.
We live in pizza purgatory no longer! Avondale has been a bit of a pizza dead zone, but ordered Dante's delivery last night and loved it. The pepperoni / banana pepper combo is our holy grail - and while Piece still holds the crown on that pie, this did not disappoint. Great foldable crust, GIANT pepperonis, and a good spread of cheese. Delivery took a while, but we did get a call letting us now there were some oven problems and the caller apologized. I can dig that kind of service, even if our pizza party was delayed. Well done Dante's.
(4)Kristin T.
You ever want to know what ass taste like I will advise you go to dante's. People are asses and the food taste like it ass well.
(1)Lex N.
I ordered a pizza from here on Saturday afternoon expecting to have a long wait. They told me an hour, not bad I thought. It came in like 30 minutes, piping hot, and more delicious than the first time I had it. Great pizza! And since I ordered it for myself I had leftovers for like 3 days. Bonus!
(5)Alexander Z.
They may love Growing up to in NYC, I had the privilege of eating real (sorry deep dish, you're good, just not pizza) pizza on the daily. Living in Chicago the past 15 years has been a challenge to find a great alternative. While I like a lot of pizza places in the city (Piece, Roots & Coalfire to name a few), none replace the perfect simplicity of a NY slice. Reading reviews, I had to try Dante's, and I was not disappointed. Now I'm not saying this is the holy grail of pizza or that it would stack up to the counter stands I used to frequent back east, but this is by far the closest thing to a NYC slice I've found here. The slices were large and fold-able (very key) with just the right amount of grease to napkin off (gross yes, but it's a sign of a good pie). What makes a good NYC pizza, in contrast to Chicago style thin crust, is that there isn't any excess of ingredients. I want super thin crust that holds together and just enough sauce and cheese that I can taste every ingredient seperately and not be overwhelmed by a 2lb brick of cheese and dough. Being delivery, the cheese still had a decent pull, and I'm very curious how it stacks up getting it in store. In terms of delivery, I've seen a lot of people on here complain about the timing. As everyone said it took 1.5-2 hours to deliver, I simply planned ahead and ordered early. Ordering on a Sunday at 530pm, my email notification said 80-90 minutes. The Pizza arrived in 70 and was surprisingly still hot! But for those who wait and get a less than piping hot pizza, there is a quick fix. Microwave the pizza for 45-60 seconds to get the cheese going, then put in the oven @425 for 2-3 minutes. This will get the pizza super hot and re-crisp the dough while melting the cheese perfectly. You can also heat it covered on your stove-top on low for a few minutes which does a great job as well. Comparing Dante's to a real NYC hole in the wall, I'd give it 3.5 stars, compared to any thin crust in Chicago? 5 stars all the way! Follow Up: Either I have the greatest timing in the world or Dante's or Karma pays me back in Pizza, but the last 3 times I've ordered pickup, I got there less than 60 seconds before my pizza came out of the oven. Either way, just another season why I love this place! (and I may/definitely have sampled slices of piping hot pizza in my car before heading back each time)
(5)Matthew G.
We are vegans and the border of Logan square and Hermosa doesn't have a ton of options. Dante's delivers out around 4000 west, so we got the Gorgon. It has a thirty minute bake time plus delivery time, so we called early. The pizza took a while to show up, and was on the pricier side, and it has a kind of Spartan sprinkling of toppings, but it's a great flat crust pizza with as much toppings as it needs and every extra minute waiting seems to be invested in a great crust. The toppings aren't exciting but they're solid. The price is high mid range, but the dough is out of this world. I prefer thick crust and pan pizza, mostly because flat crust is done poorly so often, and when it goes bad it's terrible. Even a bad pan pizza is edible; mediocre flat crust frequently results in inedible pies. Dante's crusts are flat, twenty inch, foldable, stretchy, tasty, crispy, doughy and worth every minute waiting
(4)K D.
Can confirm two-hour delivery. Pizza was warm, chewy, not bad. Crust is about and inch and a half of hard chewy dough. Boiler Room has much better NY-style. Pepperonis were huge. One shining spot: fresh jalepeno
(2)Lupe D.
Really good thin crust pizza, made with fresh ingredients. Daily specials are appreciated - I especially love the veggie pizza with nothing but different kinds of peppers (including banana peppers). Buy a slice (it's very big) or a whole pie to feed a group. Worth the price! Have not tried delivery - just take out. Their packaging could be improved...other than that, this place is yummy!
(4)Josh G.
Could have sworn I'd written a review of this place. Anyway I love this place best thin crust in the area for sure. Huge pies I'd stick with slices if you go without the whole family. Think this place beats Boiler Room hands down. BYOB so stop at Go Tavern for your package goods before stopping in here. Oh and BTW the joystick on the classic arcade is messed up so beware!
(5)Paul C.
Definitely the better of the two locations!!! By far!!! Taste was great and probably the best slice of NY pie in Chicago!
(5)Avril G.
The fact that they have the option of a vegan pizza was great even better it was amazing - yes it takes awhile but I was hoping that might mean it was being made fresh not half baked then re-cooked again as I have witnessed working at other pizza places . The ingredients are a higher quality too so yes it is a pricey pizza but as a treat totally worth it . I've had friends and family over who have had they other specialty pizzas and all loved them ! The servings are very generous as well.
(5)David T.
Sampled plenty of pie in this town, with specific emphasis on thin crust, NY style, brick oven variety. Santulo's, Peace, Apart, Spacco, Saporte -- Dante's is hands down (on the crust edge!) the best slice to be had. Perfect sauce/cheese ratio, and the best specials. This low key place is a go-to before and after a flick date, byob, with great salads and other side choices for a full meal if that is necessary. I'd like to do a kickstarter for a delivery area branch near my neighborhood.
(5)Sam B.
BYOB. This is a great place to come and relax and unwind after a long day or week. I'd highly recommend you bring plenty of your selected beverage because quality pie takes time to prepare, esp at dantes. Their za is NY style, deliciously greasy, and the crust is chewy and very unique (in a good way). I've had sausage, onions, and giardinara for toppings here, all three worked very well with the crust, cheese and sauce. Dantes or Boiler Room? Dante's wins in my book. PRO TIP: Do not eat here within 4 hours of taking a long drive, or performing strenuous physical activity. PRO TIP: Don't bring your religious parents here, the pentagrams may freak them out.
(5)J. M.
Love Dantes pizza. Per my past pizza posts, I am from NY/NJ and this is legit east coast pizza. Order it well done.
(4)Luri A.
Came here with my boyfriend for the first time & ordered the "Mino" with all sorts of meat on it. It was one if the best pizzas I ever had & the customer service was great, however, I was bothered a bit when I saw that the girl making our pizza didn't seem to be wearing a hairnet. I love that it is BYOB.
(4)Luis C.
The fact I am a huge Dante's Inferno fan aside, this place is phenomenal. I ordered delivery on a Friday night and even with traffic, my pizza got here before the estimated arrival time. The driver was super friendly and polite. He apologized for ringing my doorbell for Christ's sake! I thought I was in Canada for a second, apologizing for bringing me food?! Sir, ring my doorbell as many times as you want. The pizza was fantastic. I ordered the Inferno. It was a little pricey, but for food, I'll pay for it if it is worth it. And boy was it worth it. It is not Chicago style pizza, which I am happy it isn't. It's great having choices and this is my new favorite choice. The Inferno is a spicy pizza with bacon, pepperoni, peppers, sauce, mozzarella... it's delicious ok. It's amazing. Just order this if you can handle a little spice. The pizza is huge, so yay for leftovers. They did burn my crust though, so although not perfect, I can't think of any other pizza joints near here that can compete with this caliber of pizza.
(5)Janet X.
The pie was fine, though the wait was obnoxiously long. However, what jumped out most to me about Dante's was the chef (who was clearly visible the whole time thanks to the pick up window connected to the kitchen). The chef has a rather long beard of coarse dark hair. Even though it looked well cared for and stylish, I cannot fathom how that beard would not be a health code violation. He should consider wearing a beard-net.
(2)Coleman B.
We had an unfortunate experience here last night. First of all, the pizza, fine. 3 stars. No big-whup. Its pizza (a little dry, the sauce could use some flavor), and its kind of pricey. 3 stars. The problem? Basically the order was a) a little bit late (no big deduction still talking three stars) b) not as requested (again not a HUGE deal but a bit annoying, still three star category) and c) all LIES (were told by the delivery person that we did not tip him when indeed it was already paid for online and so got one of my friends to tip him extra. In essence, sure, what's a couple of bucks?? But a spade is a spade). So I ordered pizzas to be delivered online, paid for the tip in the transaction, and had a couple of requests. We added cheese on our vegetarian, which we paid an upcharge for, and asked for no mushrooms which our vegetarian member (the reason why we ordered a vegetarian pizza) could not eat. You'd think its not a huge mistake, but the cheese note and the no-mushroom note (I know right? How can you not eat mushrooms!?) are on the same line. The one you have to pay for got through, but the second half of the note didn't??? Come on. Small deduction there considering we had to pay extra for it. The pizza was delivered 15 minutes behind schedule which is not a major issue (but a small note of conjecture) and I was not there yet. My host asked if the delivery man had been tipped, to which the delivery person looked at the receipt, said no, and so got a double tip. Is it worth it? No take the extra ten bucks, but don't tell me that a person who delivers pizza doesn't know where to look on a receipt to say (honestly) that he has made money off of said transaction. In an era of electronic transparency, and with so many other pizza delivery options available in the area, this is a mistake that businesses cannot afford to make with their employees. We meet every other week and we always order pizza, and as such that 10 dollar lie just lost Dante's a repeat customer. Is it worth it? As Virgil might say whilst traveling down the seven circles of the Inferno: "Here pity lives only when it is dead."
(1)CB L.
My favorite pizza stop near my house. They deliver fairly promptly and make a nice thin crust pie with a nice bubbly, doughy crust. They use large slice roni which is a nice change of pace. It will never get confused for a traditional northeast pizza, but it holds it own in Chicago. The dining room is pretty plain, but quiet and not overrun. Definitely worth checking out if you like traditional thin crust pizza cut properly into foldable slices.
(5)Trevor H.
Dante Alighieri is making pizza on their sign, and he apparently named the pies as well. Beatrice, Charon, Virgil, etc. Be warned that the pizzas are huge and NYC style, and spicy. I prefer deep dish, but if I'm going thin crust nothing beats Dante's. Love this place.
(5)Bryan C.
This place is legit. Best thing crust in Chicago hands down - if you are from the northeast/NYC area like myself, this will be your fave pizza, no doubt. I've ordered from here 20+ times and it's always great. Don't hesitate! Finding "real" thin crust is tough in Chicago and Dante's hits the nail on the head.
(5)Sandy K.
I have been saying for years that if I could only eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be pizza and chocolate chip cookies. If for no other reason, than I just don't seem to get sick of them. One day last year, fellow Yelpers Aurore L. and Reuben H. invited me for a hangover cure at Dante's and my world got flipped, turned upside-down. We ordered a pizza. What size? They only come in one size: extra.large. A 20-inch diameter of thin-crust heaven, with blackened crust bubbles on top and slices so big I have yet to find a dinner plate that can contain one. How good was it? I'm talking New York City-challenging pizza. Definitely the best thin crust pizza I've had in Chicago. As a thick-crust Pequod's pan-pizza admirer, I didn't even consider that something like this could come along and impress me so much. Stop in for a slice, get delivery (their delivery area is HUGE), or pick one up and give your car that New Pizza Smell. Just eat it. And if their Pizza of the Day sounds weird, order it anyway. They've never, ever let me down.
(5)Kyle W.
I'm a pizza snob from NY and I prefer thin crust, so I may be a tough critic, but Dante's does the job. The slices are ENORMOUS so you only need one and maybe a side or salad. As a result, they can take a while to prepare even small orders, so make sure you call ahead. The pies only come in extra large sizes and are pricey but ideal if you're feeding a small army. The pizza is greasy and messy but sometimes that's what you're looking for in a slice. It's better than lots of other local thin-crust pizza places in the city, even if that's not saying much.
(3)Kristen C.
We ordered the meatball pizza and the spinach/feta stromboli. The stromboli was really awesome and the pizza was pretty good. The crust was a good thickness and it was seasoned well.
(4)Kat D.
I'm an east coast girl and I grew up eating NY style pizza from NY. This place has to be my favorite pizza place in Chicago when I need to get my thin crust craving filled. The ingredients are always fresh. The only downside is the wait time for delivery and it only comes in one size. There's only two of us and whenever we order from here we totally screw up our diet lol
(5)Mike R.
I'm shocked by all of the positive feedback for this place. I ordered it strictly on yelp ratings and was blown away with disappointment. I won't even have to go into the 1.5 hour delivery wait time on a Monday night, to establish my reasoning for such a poor rating; the pizza was so bad, they could have delivered it in 5 minutes and it wouldn't change my 0 out of 5 feeling. The pizza appeared to have a crisp crust, however when I took a bite, I quickly realized it was not crisp, instead burnt on the outside and soggy on the inside. Possibly the worst crust combination a pizza establishment could produce. The only way to accurately access the appearance-to-actuality is to assume the pizza was cooked on top of a garbage can on fire. It blew my mind, burnt all the way around, pizza not fitting in the box so edges folded over and soggy everything else. To make things worse since the crust was soggy, it soon cooled and the crust became so tough the only opinions to eat it were microwave, feed to the birds or schedule a dentist appointment in the morning for a lost tooth. After I get the taste of burnt crust out of my mind, I'll try a new pizza joint, there are so many in Chicago I don't understand how anyone would waste their time at this one. Poor delivery time, burnt/soggy/tough crust, and nothing to make me say "I want that again" I award them 0 points
(1)Bex F.
Pro. Con. Pro. Con. Eh.... Pro: decent pizza. Good. I would not ever say it's the best pizza in town. Please. Con: annoyingly super floppy, very greasy, a full 2+ inches of pizza bone -- for $25+, fill it to the edge, folks. And a few more slices of pepperoni won't kill your profit. Pro: less than 10 blocks from home Con: the absolutely ridiculous delivery time of 2 hours. I see from other reviews that this has been going on for years which blows my mind. We didn't know -- my dearest ordered it via GrubHub in the car on his way home and checked its status when he got in. I then looked this up. It is not worth waiting 2 hours for. Pro: very very large pizza, wagon wheel size Con: very very large pizza, can't fit box in fridge, only one size. It's expensive too, but I guess they justify that by the size of it. My sweetheart liked it quite well. I'm on the fence. Obviously. 2.5 stars I guess. I just can't believe they're ok with 2+ hour delivery times.
(3)Stacey S.
Pizza's not bad just make sure they understand your order. When they get it wrong (and the girl taking the order admits it) the manager will be an ass about it, only offer you half off your next pizza and then without another word hang up on you. I foolishly called back and was told essentially that he didn't care if I ever ordered from there again.
(1)Reuben H.
You all might as well serve sides of dope to go along with your pizza. Crack rocks, heroin, crystal meth, cocaine, krocodile (don't YouTube that last one)... Doesn't matter if you did. Your pizza is so unbelievably delicious, and like pizza almost always is- it's really bad for you. Very little nutritional value, and an obscene amount of fat and processed carbohydrates. But when going out for pizza, if that is something that bothers you- you might as well stay the hell at home. And in coming here, I think Dante's really ought to think about rounding out all that delicious, bad for you, addicting food with equally mind-altering pharmaceuticals? Which kind of fits the setting of Dante's altogether. Dante ain't just some dudes name of Italian heritage. The reference is obvious- in pictures of purgatory, demons, fire and pain. All things that were brought about from a life of excess and sinning. See, here's the deal... You want a very reasonably priced, monster slice of pizza? They've got you covered. If you want something even bigger- just order up an entire pie. A twenty-fucking-inch pizza. It gets brought out to your table looking like it should be rolling down the street as some beat up Honda Civic's wheel. If the slices are monstrous, then the entire pies are more than that... Behemoths? Giants? Whatever you want to call them- they are massive. Huge. And yes- delicious. The Minotaur was probably some Dante's employee's acid trip-induced wet dream. "Man... Could you imagine what it would taste like if an Italian beef with hot peppers had a baby with one of our pizzas? That would be incredible..." Yeah. It's like that. Italian Beef, shaved thinly (as it fucking should be), served with hot giardienera, banana peppers and on that cocaine-laced crust that if I had to compare to anywhere else in the city (and I say this lovingly) - would be most like Piece. Except after dreaming of this stuff over the last couple days- I'd say I give the advantage of the crust to Dante's. It really is about as perfect as can be. I know a bit about pizza (slinging dough throughout high school and college), and this crust is a thing of beauty. After just a couple bites, I wanted to know what they did to get it so chewy and yet not overly thick. Is it a bit of malt to go with the yeast? A special flour or a certain type of water? It's probably that cocaine they put in there... Delicious, addicting cocaine... Rick James was right. Cocaine is a helluva drug. I just wonder if that guy ever had a chance to eat pizza like this. Maybe he'd have died a fat man.
(4)Stephanie W.
Beatrice Specialty Pie - WHAT WHAT! Don't worry the pizza box SHOULD fit through your front door. (read - the pizzas are jumbo - in size and in flavor). We have only done delivery, it takes a bit of time, but we really like it. Not any more time than other delivery places usually take either. Really solid option in the neighborhood and we love Beatrice!
(4)Kyle D.
Best. Pizza. In. The. City. It doesn't make sense to me how this place doesn't get more recognition. Every person I have taken here or told about this place have loved it, and you will to. Timeout and other magazines get your act together. I assure you, their facebook pics do not do this place justice (man you guys need to take better photos on there), this place is almost too good (damn you healthy eating!). If you are looking for NY style pizza in Chicago, look no further, you found it. Nom nom.
(5)Melanie S.
Since I'm just out of the delivery range for La Gondola and not about to go out in an ice storm to pick up a pizza, I had to find a place that delivered in my hood. I'd had Dante's bookmarked since it opened, but for some reason I thought it was dine-in only. Then I read Angie M.'s review on Monday and discovered that in fact, Dante's did deliver. And Dante's definitely delivered. Big time. Even though it's thin crust, it still takes upwards of an hour before the pizza arrives, so plan accordingly. And the only size options are a slice or a gigantic pizza. Take my advice and go for the whole pie; there's nothing better than pizza leftovers and by god, you will have leftovers for days. There's a whole range of toppings from which to choose, as well as several specialty pizzas. I kept it simple and added tomatoes, garlic, and basil. I wanted to add ricotta but for some reason it wasn't "available at this time" according to GrubHub. The delivery dude (who was friendly and hipster-y) arrived in just about an hour, carrying the most enormous pizza box I've ever seen, and it was still piping hot. I hate waiting forever for delivery and then having the food arrive cold. I don't want to have to reheat it; I want to eat immediately! The pizza was indescribably good. The toppings were perfectly balanced. The cheese was high quality and sauce was flavorful. And the crust was thin (but not too thin) and crispy. Truly a first-rate pizza. My first thought was that it was kinda expensive. A build-your-own pie starts at $18, and each topping are another $2-$3 each, so it adds up fast. But when you realize how huge the pizza slices are and that you'd be hard-pressed to eat more than two (slices are pie-cut and not square) it's really a bargain. I think I've found my new go-to for pizza delivery.
(4)Angie M.
This is some DAMN good pizza. Honestly, it's probably in the front running for being my most favorite thin crust 'za, maybe, like, ever. That good, guys. Yesterday was a super lazy Sunday. My bestie and I were hung over, watching movies, avoiding the ice storm and in the mood for some serious diet derailment. A girl can only cut out pizza for so long before she misses it and needs a little indulgence, right? And you all know how I feel: If I'm going to cheat on my diet, I'm going to make sure it's the best damn "bad" food ever. So Bestie suggests Papa John's. F. That. I was all, "Dude. If we're going to be bad, let's get really amazing pizza." She agreed and suggested Dante's. We grub hubbed a big'un (they only have these massive, x-large NY style pizzas) with fresh tomato and garlic. And then waited. Delivery took quite some time, but to be fair, grub hub told us the delivery time so it wasn't a big mystery. When it arrived? OMFG. First, it's huge. Second, it smells heavenly. Third, it tastes insane. The slices are these huge, foldable things. The crust is very thin, but does not fall apart. Super clutch. The sauce is nice, rich and savory and the cheese level is absolutely perfect. Too much cheese is just not my jam and Dante's gets it right. Take a look at all of the pictures posted of this pizza. They tell the story. They do it justice. If thin crust is your fave, Dante's will be a sure winner. Now back to my regularly scheduled diet plan...
(5)Jack F.
Pretty good pizza. Doesn't make you feel terrible about yourself after eating it.
(4)Erika G.
Finally visited this little cardboard box of a pizza joint. If I could give this six stars I would, it's now my favorite pizza. Delivered it's really, really good, but eaten on site it's GREAT. Hot and fresh and juicy. YUM. Salami on one half for me, sausage on the other half for my neighborhood denizen dining companion and banana peppers over the whole thing. The crust! Mon dieu . . . I've never had anything like the seasonings they use, and they are just perfect. I burnt my mouth on the pizza, but it is a delicious hurt. You hurt me, Dante, and I'll go back again and again willingly and eagerly for more, more, MORE! Go here now before there are hipsters lined up outside the door at this joint, as this area gets hotter and hotter.
(5)Liz K.
We ordered a custom vegetarian pizza and some cheesy garlic bread. The garlic bread had some nice roasted garlic under the cheese, but the accompanying marinara sauce was bland. They boast that they use fresh ingredients, but the top was dusted with dried oregano. The pizza had an OK crust, if a bit too crispy on the edges, where it audibly snaps when you fold it. The cheese and vegetables were fine, but the sauce was underwhelming. When we reheat it (they only have extra large as the pizza size option), I'll toss in some fresh oregano and see if that helps. It's just OK, but not exactly worth the long delivery time.
(2)Carl J.
Get the Minotar pizza and you'll be in heaven... I've really indulged in my fair share of well known and hole in the wall pizza joints all over the country..... I can confidently say that this place has amazing pizza. It's HUGE and if you like peppers, Italian beef slices and a sh*t load of cheese - then this is your pizza! Delicious and you'll have enough pizza to feed 6 people easily... And they'll be full. Heard they have another location too.
(5)Aimée L.
My parents visited from out of town & we found Dante's based on Yelp reviews. We ordered it delivery as we wanted to stay home and catch up in a quiet environment. We placed the order through the online system at 6:30 pm on a Friday. The end screen said it'd be ready by 7:50 pm. We weren't thrilled but said whatever. I then got a text with a new confirmation that pizza would be delivered 8:25-8:35 -- now a full half hour later than originally told. It was 7:00 and I called 4x (busy the first 3) and waited on hold for a solid 5 minutes. Once I got an employee, I asked if it really would be an extra half hour & she said that it would be the later time I was notified of & that it was a Friday night, they were busy (in a duh kind of way). So 8:45 rolls around and still nothing. I call and waited on hold yet again, only to be told that yes my order was on its way and no they couldn't give me an approximate time (we're on 20 minutes "late" at this point). Finally, when the delivery guy showed up I asked if they were always this busy. He said yeah, Friday night...but when I told him we ordered at 6:30 and it was now 9:00 he was shocked! He apologized (about time someone was courteous!) and said to not order online because it delays in the system. He was really surprised it took that long. Moral of the story? Good pizza, good garlic bread, not very warm and a 2.5 hour wait. Bet it would be great at the restaurant but if I were to order delivery in the future I'll be sure to order via phone & perhaps just pick up myself to ensure hot temperature.
(3)Doro R.
Are you from Chicago? If No, then you are going to be relived to have found a pizza that you can eat. If Yes, then you probably will not like anything about this pizza. Pie cut (not square) Chewy crust (NOT like an over-cooked biscuit or thick and doughy) Vegan specialty pizza on the menu Note about the tofu: it is seasoned and resembles ricotta. Nice touch! Some reviewers say that two adults can't finish a whole pizza. That is not true. You will be full, but a couple of pizza eating maniacs CAN and WILL polish off one of these big pies. I ordered take out and it was ready when they said it would be. It was kinda expensive but the coupon on the paper menu will alter that next time.
(5)Anthony B.
The pizza is good. I'm not making any statement to the contrary. However, first time I ordered... 2 hours for delivery. Ok, they were busy, but it was good. Second time... over three hours. Called multiple times and got nothing but excuses. Ok.. it's been a few months, lets give them another try... after 1.5 hours (a good 30 minutes past the "expected" delivery.) I am told it will arrive in 15 minutes. 45 minutes later, I call again... "oh, um... we went through shift change, let me see what's going on.... it will be out in 30 minutes".... over three hours later we get food. Absolutely ridiculous. Nothing is worth a 3 hour wait, will not order from again. Giordano's takes 30 minutes in the oven as well... it has never taken over an hour to get pizza from them... Dante's needs to figure out a process that works, because how they are currently doing it is getting pizza delivered cold. Avoid.
(1)vanessa g.
Wasnt that great, I ordered the Stromboli and my friend got a slice. They were both burned.
(2)Dulce R.
I Was so excited because I heard great reviews however once my boyfriend and I showed up (Hispanics) we were shocked at the lack of service towards us. We sat and stared at the girl attending everyone else that came in except us finally when she slowed down she continued ignoring us and started doing dishes. She attended every person (Caucasian). So disappointed
(1)Kels E.
The food is pretty good, not going to lie. However, pretty good food cannot make up for the service- its so bad! We have ordered Dantes at least 15 times and we have probably only been happy 3 of those times. Also, delivery takes forever! And they CONSTANTLY screw up our order. And don't care, either. Good food + consistently awful, unapologetic service = bleh... no thanks!
(2)Eric S.
Pizza is good. But Every time I go there I have the misfortune of dealing with a short haired hipster girl who hates her job....I tip regardless.hopefully she'll use the proceeds to have a doctor remove the stick from her a**.
(3)Andrew A.
Chicago is the land of the deep dish. If you want a solid New York style pie, the pickins are slim. Dante's is the best NY style I've found in Chicago, but that ain't saying much. We ordered delivery from Dante's, and it took about 90 minutes. The slices were as expected, big and foldable. The toppings and cheese were fresh. The crust was fine, a little on the dry side. I will give this place another shot. We just ordered plain pepperoni, and I want to order a specialty pie, which are named after references from Dante's Divine Comedy. If you are looking for decent New York style pizza in Chicago, this might be your best choice. But if you are expecting the real deal you might want to hop a flight back to the coast.
(3)Melissa C.
Dante's is one of the best pizza places in the city. It's New York-style pies with creative ingredients. My favorite is Minos Speciality Pie- it is a total meat fest and the slices are so big you get full with just one. The wait time is quick, the staff is cool, and the restaurant is BYOB- which bumps this place up to six stars! Pizza by the slice is only $3.50 which makes it super dangerous for me living across the street! Try it- it's not your typical Chicago style pizza =refreshing
(5)Jake L.
Huge thin crust pizzas. Probably my favorite thin crust in the city. The wings are so good too. They fry them and then hit them on the grill to give this great smokey spicy flavor. My only gripe would be they really need another person answering phones on the weekends. Hold times can be long and then when you go to check out you stand there forever because the cashier is the only one answering phones.
(4)Dave S.
Last night was the 6th time I have have had Dante's. Each time I've had one of Dante's pies its been a little bit more overlooked and a little less tasty than the previous. The first time I had it, I considered Dante's one of the top 3 pizza joints on the city after Pequods and Piece. After the past 3 orders, I don't think I'll ever order from there again. Dante: 1. take it easy on the garlic. 2. take the time and cook it a bit slower at a lower temp. 3. try and speed up the delivery time, somehow. It wouldn't take much for this one time gem to get back on track, maybe some competition in Logan Square may eventually whip Dante into shape.
(2)Andrew S.
Quality and delicious NYC style pizza. I visited the newly opened Milwaukee Ave location and was very impressed with my experience. I loved the decor- very metal, accompanied with an affable, friendly staff. Pizza was great and priced very reasonably (contrary to the belief of some of my Yelp cohort). Their slices are under $4.50 so competitively priced when comparing to other "by the slice" restaurants. I wish they'd stay BYOB but it is was it is- i'll enjoy bringing my own brew for the time being.
(5)Andy M.
Dante's Pizza is an odd place. Our visit came on a 100 degree day and of course, their air conditioner wasn't working. We weren't about to take our Pizza on a four mile trip home, so we toughed it out and ate in the hellish heat. Little did we know, the pizza was so delicious it was worth our sacrificing our souls to Lucifer himself for. It was so hot that the hipsters working in the kitchen looked like they were melting. Our hipstress, server did a good job keeping us cool with cups of ice and the staff kept their sense of humor about the lack of AC. The Pizza was devilishly, delicious. We went with the Inferno, specialty pie. This was loaded with Japeleno peppers, bacon, sausage, and banana peppers. It was a Satanic combination of flavor's that literally exploded in your mouth. At first I thought the price was a bit high, but for $29.00 we got enough food to last us three days. Here's the bottom line. If you're looking to take a walk to the Dark side the next time you have a Pizza jones, head on down to see the demonically, good people at Dante's. It's worth selling you're soul for. It get's the Anton LaVey seal of approval.
(5)Erin E.
Vegan friendly Gorgon is amazing! Pizza is absolutely huge and worth it. I had leftovers for a couple days. Pick up is faster than delivery. I ate way too much and it was worth it.
(5)Kathleen R.
How did I not know about this place sooner? I live in Logan Square and typically go to Boiler Room when I'm craving a slice of NYC style pizza. Dante's is amazing though, and I love how low-key the establishment is. Great fresh ingredients, and perfect combo of crispiness and floppiness to their giant slices of pie. Perfect for those who like to fold their slice in half and eat it true NYC style. They could improve by offering sizes other than extra large whole pies (they're HUGE) and figuring out how to turn out pizzas a bit faster, but the flavor and quality is fantastic.
(4)Ben H.
"Omnes relinquite fames, o vos intrantes" - Abandon all hunger, ye who enter here is a playful spin on the famous Inferno quote. Their slice sizes live up to this - though the crust is just a tad thinner than I would like, they pieces are large and tasty. As a NY native I appreciate this place being so close even though the subtle differences (especially in the crust) make it fall just short of real NY style. While I've only had the the plain pizza at Dante's I prefer this to Boiler Room most days. even though I've enjoyed some interesting flavors at the latter. While BR has some groovy ambiance, there is nothing like some latin and minotaurs with your pizza. And while BR fails big in the dedicated service category, there isn't much to complain about at Dante's because all they have to do is take your order and call your name. Oh yeah...and they accept Credit Cards like a modern civilized society should. Notice to all restaurants out there...I would gladly you pass on to me the 3% processing fee if that's what it takes. I've been half a dozen times and would probably go more frequently if they were a bit cheaper. Other reason we don't order from them as much - their crust really doesn't reheat well. Apart from that, I think they are a top contender for good Pizza and probably under-rated/under-noticed for what they are. I'm glad I have never ordered for delivery...based on many of the long wait reviews here.
(4)Rhonda R.
I really wanted to like this place. I live just a few blocks away. I ordered slices rather than have a $30 disappointment that would linger in my fridge for days. So glad I did. Delivery took forever. The slices were ice cold, burnt, one more than the other and horrifically chewy. On the giant slices there were 2 large slices of pepperoni the other one had 5 small clumps of sausage. I am sure that fresh, hot and not blackened that this would be a great pizza. Not worth having a giant pie or spending $30 but if you will consume it there with some friends, really tasty. I also ordered a salad which was fine and a cannoli. There was no indication that the cannoli would be filled with chocolate. I was also really sad that the poblanos everyone comments about on GrubHub are not on the menu.
(2)Devin M.
Wow! This is some great pizza. Huge slices and I had to eat just one more and my stomach hurts but totally worth it.
(5)Anne S.
Nice first impression Dante's! After trying to place an online order to no avail, I called to place a delivery order and told her about my issues. She put me on hold for five minutes and when she finally came back, she asked me what I wanted and that it would take an hour and half to deliver. She was about to hang up and I asked if she needed my credit card #. She then proceeded to tell me their cc machine was down. I then cancelled my order and told her I had wished she told me that. I was extremely annoyed as I had spent the last 20 minutes trying to order! I then went to get $$$ (I'm a New Yorker and was dying to try their pizza) and I called back and was hung up on! I would have given them another try but not anymore :(
(1)Philip D.
Best way to live the Slice Lyfe in the northwest side. Daily specials are always delicious, today poblano and sausage..:)
(5)Oz D.
No no no. Great ideas poorly executed. Huge slices but I think the huge slice is why the slices are so wet and floppy. Grease collects at the center of the pie and viola! Droopy slice with the ingredients sliding off. Two visits and this has been the case both times. No wi-fi either.
(1)Nicole W.
I'm sorry, this is the best pizza in Chicago. This is possibly the best New York style pizza anywhere, but don't tell New York I said that. Real hand-tossed crust, fresh toppings, tons of yummy cheese, slices too big to fit on a plate... There's really no need to go anywhere else.
(5)Jay S.
Great pizza. But the service is not the best. 1 hour and 15 min for pick up? Cmon guys?
(3)Ryan T.
Got the Minos pie and it was pretty money. It definitely gives you the farts though and my poo had a unique smell the next day. Not sure how the employees afford their rock n roll lifestyle.
(4)Pari P.
Sin has its way of lurking, doesn't it? I found myself quickly in the second circle of Dante's Inferno and lusting. A large thin crust pizza that's cooked at scorching temperatures was all that was on my mind. My mouth began salivating at the thought of enjoying such indulgences. Grinding my teeth, I quickly lost control and found myself spiraling down to Dante's Pizzeria. These slices were monstrous and satisfied my gluttony. A fellow soul took one glance at his order and said, "Are you serious?" He was clearly taken back by the magnitude of the pizza which took me to the fourth circle, anger. It was a waste to give such art to a worthless mere mortal. I wanted to severe his hand from the pizza and claim it as my own. Then, I found myself in the fifth circle with violent thoughts of taking the pizza from others around me. Even going so far by jumping over the counter into the kitchen for more and fighting off some of the hipster cooks. I had to take another bite of the crispy chewy butter garlic crust. Instead, I committed fraud by claiming that the pizza was just okay and that I didn't really enjoy my piece. It was said intentionally to take advantage of my wife. I knew that her kindness would give the other half of her pizza away willingly if persuaded. After devouring her slice, I found myself in the final ninth circle, treachery. I had committed fraud and lied to my wife in order to get another slice of Dante's pizza. Even though my lips with stained with guilt and tomato sauce, going through the nine circles of hell wasn't so bad since Dante's pizza tasted so good - sinfully good.
(5)Beth C.
Just waited two hours for soggy, cold, gross pizza and rock-solid cold mozzarella sticks. $40 straight into the garbage can.
(1)Genefe D.
"I love pizza. I could eat it everyday." I say this often. I really do love pizza. I love all kinds of pizza too. It just depends on my mood. This is great New York style pizza. This place was recommended by my friend that is from New York and loves this thin crust pizza. Dante's has whole pies made to order or just by the slice. My friend and opted for slices. We were hungry but not starving. It was about 4PM on a Sunday and we were having a weird eating schedule that day. I got cheese and he got sausage. Both great pizzas. Tasty, flavorful and simple. I love when crust are thin but still crispy. As I was finishing the actually slice and moving on to just the crusty bread like part I noticed that it had a garlic flavor to it. That was a yummy nice surprise. Definitely coming back to this place. Next time I want to try one of their specialty pizza pies.
(4)Paul W.
Pizza-hyperbole is rampant in this city, but Dante's Pizzeria bakes the best thin crust in Chicago. Sure, it's New York-style, but who ever said inspiration can't come from the East Coast? As the name implies, the theme of the place channels Dante's Divine Comedy. The great blackboard hung above the register counter features stellar artwork of Virgil and Dante bristling against the options of massive, 20" behemoth pies: Minotaur, Geryon, Gorgon, Minos, Charon, Inferno. These beasts can only be ordered in one size, but if you're feeling the weight of Hell upon you, generous slices are also available. They have a smattering of sandwiches, salads, and stromboli, but face it, you're coming here to get the pizza. Journey from the far reaches of the city for this place -- it's worth it.
(5)Ariel L.
I ordered take out from Dante's last night and it took an hour and forty five minutes. 1:45!!!! WTF? Its not like i even ordered the pizza at 7PM. I placed the order at 5:15. They said it would be an hour, which was a long sounding wait, but i figured it was worth waiting. But 1 hour and 45 minutes? No. Sorry. Never again. And then the delivery guy gave me a dirty look when i asked for my $2 of change (they already tack on a delivery fee of $3). Your pizza is good, but not that good. I'll go eat there again, but that's about it.
(3)Evelina L.
Please don't get me wrong and stone me or anything, but I LOVE NY style pizza. Especially when Dante's has come VERY close to replicating NY on Armitage ave. We haven't eaten the pizza in the restaurant yet, just had delivery twice, so not sure if the crust would be a little less soggy eating it on the spot. Its pretty much perfect besides that. Maybe a little more cheese and I can imagine myself singing along to Alicia Keys - "In New York...." Sorry, Pequad's and My Pie and especially sorry to Piece.
(4)Brian m.
Terrible first impression. The dining room was filthy, the employees were near brain dead, and they served me the most burnt slice of pizza i have ever seen....it was barely edible. My date's slice was ok, but nothing to write home about Bottm line, this place sucks...Mediocre pizza in a dirty enviornment. I would not go back
(1)Laura L.
Amazing crust. The poblano poppers were inventive. The only reason I have it as 4 and not 5 is that, with all the ingredients listed on their Diablo pizza, I was hoping for a more spicy affair and the place is a tad pricey. If I lived near this place, however, it would be dangerous bc they sell slices. Worth a trip.
(4)Paul K.
Dante's pizza has a really thin, floppy crust like a New York style pizza. Unlike a New York style pizza, however, Dante's is expensive and takes a really long time to be delivered. At least they do tell you how long delivery will take on the phone when you're ordering. Last time they said it would be over 2 hours... and it was. It's not my #1 choice for pizza, but maybe you will like it if you don't like regular Chicago pizzas.
(2)Laura A.
Great place for a quick inexpensive slice and I love the peanut butter chocolate cookies. Me and the husband can get a meal for about $10. We don't order whole pies because the only size available is HUGE and it takes awhile because they are made from scratch. Slices are quick but the choices are limited.
(4)Katie K.
Dante's Pizzeria was delicious. I got a slice of pepperoni and a house salad with the red wine vinaigrette. The slice are HUGE, one slice was plenty to fill me up. The slice was super tasty, my mouth is watering thinking about it. The ingredients tasted fresh. The salad was soo good, I loved the dressing and the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were super fresh. I can't wait to come back again!
(4)Bart S.
Good slices..I do find it amusing that when you order, they ask for your name, and then shout out your name when the order is ready, despite few people in the place...they are never that busy that the register person couldn't bring the slice to the table.
(4)Keith A.
holy jebus these are some big pieces of pizza. I ordered up a minos pie and I don't think the size of it really processed in my head until I saw how big the box was. Now, I was very happy that the pizza was as big as it was since it would end up lasting two days. Really good thin crust and this was filled up with lots of meats. There was bacon, pepperoni, sausage and more on this. The smells in my car were almost too much to handle and it took a lot for me not to start eating it in the car. It wasn't just the pizza that was quality though. I had to get myself some garlic cheese bread. Now this did get picked apart in the car. Instead of like 2 big slices that many places offer, they had these cut up into smaller pieces. When I saw that, I thought to myself: why haven't I found a place that does garlic bread like this sooner? This is a great new place offering up some more quality pizza in chicago. I'll need three or four people on this the next time I get a pie from here, because this is definitely not just a two meal job, but 4 if you are eating solo
(4)Claudia S.
You know what I like more than good pizza? Pizza that is still good when eaten cold. I've been on a bit of yelp hiatus lately, but I'm so happy Dante's exists and here's why: * More than just pizzas (salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, Goose Island sodas) and it's all reasonable. * I'm pretty sure I will eventually try every pizza on the menu because they ALL sound good. * True NY slices (size wise), in that they are GIANT and the crust is soft and delicious. Think Bacci's or Village Pizza type slices (again, size wise). Definitely worth the price. Also, 1 slice is all you need. * Wings! So, I haven't had them yet....but the fact that they have them makes me really happy. If they're good (as someone assured me they are), they will be seeing me a LOT. * No booze! Whaaat, did I just make this a + of theirs? I'm not sure if they're BYOB or not (since Atlas was).......but I'm kind of happy that the focus is on their food. * Delivery. I live too close to justify getting delivery, but I know a number of people further than I am who are thrilled about this. If I lived farther, I would be too. I love Chicago-style pizza, I do......but every now and then I want to change it up. Oh, and they apparently take delivery orders until 1am on Friday & Saturday. Scratch that, I might be taking advantage of this service in the near future. * So, this is a + for me, but the sauce is kind of spicy. I didn't notice it until today, but I like it...assuming it IS the sauce. It's not "milk!!!" spicy, but it gives it a nice flavor. This is definitely a welcome addition to the neighborhood, they accept credit (I've noticed the trend in cash only places...and I don't like it) and I like what I've had thus far, including my salad. Normally I'd wait until I go back and try more, but the fact that I enjoyed their pizza cold had me wanting to write a review.
(5)Caitlin O.
Well I would review the pizza but I ordered it at 7:17 and it's still not here. According to grubhub it won't be here til 9:34. Did someone walk all the way to Greece to get my olives or what?
(1)Jennifer R.
I know I'm not a Chicago native so maybe I am biased but deep dish pizza is the absolute worst. Seriously gross. So, I was glad to find another outstanding Chicago pizzeria offering delicious thin crust pizza. The crust itself is really good. Just the right amount of crispy and chewy. If you're getting some late night slices they might be a little soggy, but you should be tired/drink enough to not care. However, those same leftover slices are fantastic the next morning. I love love love cold pizza for breakfast and Dante's are the best tasting cold leftover slices I have had. You can't go wrong ordering a fresh pie as well. The make-your-own seems to be the best deal (plain starts at $18 and toppings are $2-3 each where as the specialty pies start around $24) but some day I will have to order the Inferno because it sounds pretty awesome. I seems a bit pricey when ordering but you get a freaking ton of pizza. The slices are huge (probably equal to two normal slices) and have I mentioned that it is even more delicious the next day? I will definitely, absolutely, positively be back.
(4)Daniel C.
Love this place! What is up with all these people saying the pizza is too expensive? Each pizza is the size of a manhole cover! Anytime you have 6 hungry people at your apartment and you think "we'd better order just one pizza" you KNOW the pizza is huge. Even if the pizzas weren't huge, I would still love this place. All the ingredients are super flavorful, particularly the meats which are very assertively spiced. They also have a "garlic sauce" that you can add to any pizza, which in reality is just garlic butter. It is great for people that love pizza, but also would like to be at serious risk of a cardiac event when eating it. Heart health be damned, it is super tasty. One tip - I generally order my pizzas well-done. But here it is important to just order it like it normally comes, because with slices this obscenely large it is important you're able to fold them. If you order it well done, they will cook up too crispy and the slices will no longer be foldable. People Of Yelp, you have been warned! They have a pretty wide delivery area, and my pizza has also arrived reasonably fast and warm. I also picked up once and everyone was very friendly.
(5)Ana A.
So THIS is what NYC-style pizza is like... Hm. Well I definitely don't prefer it to my beloved boat-of-sauce-and-cheese Chicago-style, but Dante's Pizza was tasty. LOVED the spicy sauce, but didn't love the random sprinkling of cheese dotting our Virgil's Specialty pizza. Why so little cheese? $25+ for a pizza seemed pretty outrageous to me, but the size of the pizza helped a bit. SERIOUSLY, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HUGE THAT THING IS!! I was eating it for an entire week.
(3)Jason O.
Real talk, my favorite pizza you can fold into a tri corner hat in Chicago. The wait is sometimes a bummer but I have high hopes for when the 2nd location is open I'll get even more delicious pizza into my face.
(5)Shannon R.
Ok, so I've walked past this place a few times since it's just a few blocks from my place. I thought ok I'll try there someday. Well last night I was searching yelp for some local restaurants to try, and came across Dante's. Read reviews, sounded promising. Walked down to California today & decided to give em a try. Ordered a slice of Pepperoni.As the reviews stated HUGE slice. unfortunately there was not quite enough sauce on the pizza to save the reheated pizza taste. crust was crispy, but bland. Cheese was eh, whatever & pepperoni slices were huge almost sandwich sized slices. Got 3 on a slice but still not impressed. $4 for a slice seemed a little steep until I saw the size :) ...disappointing So far in the 2 months that I've lived in Chicago, all of the local pizzerias have disappointed me. Sad for being such a big pizza town. I can go back home & get a better slice in Ohio & West Virginia for 1/2 the price!
(2)Tyler H.
If you are having that NY-style pizza craving and you don't want to deal with the crowd at Piece (our favorite), swing over to Dante's. We love the huge slices, and the dough has that perfect chewy texture. If you're craving NY pizza, you can't go wrong here. By the slice or the whole pie...and the pie is MASSIVE, so that's your best deal if you've got a group. It's no nonsense and not much seating inside, but just consistently good slices of pie for a decent price. Hard to find good NY pizza in Chicago, so it's worth the stop by.
(4)Eileen K.
Wow this place was a let down... I've read good reviews on how their Pizza was good for NY style pizza in Chicago. Ugh it was bland, greasy, and not fresh tasting at all. I also ordered garlic cheese bread. Eh, I also ordered wings, they had been previously fried and they reheated them on the grill after dunking them in the fryer one more time. I gave it two stars bc the wings and bread weren't horrible. I will definitely Not be going back though. The bill was 46$, way overpriced for less than mediocre food.
(2)Ryan R.
I knew walking in to this place and getting blasted in the face with pizza oven smoke I was in for a treat. Well to start off the service is so bad that it is funny. The food on the other hand was awesome. By far the best pizza I have ever had. Half pepperoni half sausage and all onion. I will even go as far as to say it is better than Di Ferrara in New York. Which is a blasphemous statement in the world of pizza. The place is tiny, with about 5 tables. Red walls painted flames somewhere and a chalk devils on the menu chalk board. Dive-yes, an awesome one.
(5)El B.
Daaaaaaante's. Yum (drool). I love this place. Great, tasty, delicious, unhealthy, foldable pizza. Plan ahead, though. This sort of divinity takes time to prepare.
(5)george k.
A great addition to the neighborhood. Stopped at foodsmart on the way here and picked up a 6pack. Ordered the Charon pizza. The pizza was very good. Great crust, good toppings, great flavor. Huge slices. It was large enough for 4 hungry adults. There were only 2 of us so we had a lot of leftover. I look forward to trying another specialty pizza.
(5)Jennifer L.
An open letter to would-be restauranteurs: Cowed by the prospect of another pizzeria in crust-and-sauced-saturated Chicago? But are you (would you be) thin-crusted, finely seasoned, and offering premium toppings? Let's talk. Let's talk in Logan Square. I recently moved to Logan Square from Westridge. right off the heart of Little India, where I assumed the pizza offerings would be the worst in the city. This was almost true, but Pizzeria Apart would still deliver, and now I can really count this as a blessing. In Logan Square, one goes out (a la Revolution Brewery) for fantastic pizza. One goes to the monstrous Lincoln Park mega-Whole Foods and orders take-and-bake. If not, one consults Yelp, sees options like Little Clown and just chuckles, and then one tries to order Dante's Pizza a couple of nights in succession and comes to realize: It's always a 2-hour wait. Because they can. What else can they do? They can charge you $27 for a basic pizza with minimal Italian beef toppings. (This one's branded The Minotaur.) To be fair, the crust is well-seasoned and absolutely excellent. I love seeing herbs and seasoning sprinkled on a crust. The pizza circumference is huge. But at first glance, you'll see: the toppings are of a quantity you usually leave discarded on the plastic wrap accompanying your Italian beef. Seriously: I would guess 2 ounces max. Score for profit margin. Verdict: good enough, but please, someone be Pepsi to this Coke. Some healthy competition in this neighborhood would do us all some good.
(3)Susie I.
I LOVE DANTE'S PIZZA! Anyone read my review of Boiler Room pizza? Well, this review will be the exact opposite. I love this pizza. I love it so much. Takes too long? Awe, you poor sweetie. Go the the Boiler Room and get some boring, bland pizza quick. This pizza has the flavor, it has the crust, and even though it took over an hour, it was hot when we got it. And did I mention delicious? And cheesy! And they've got all your special toppings, even vegan and vegetarian options. So you have to order a gigantic pie and it takes a bit of time, but you poor sweetie, with no time to wait, it's so worth it, and so are the leftovers. I promise...
(5)Alex R.
Oh dante........consistency counts!!! Wish i could pretend i havent had twenty pizzas in five months...but that would be a lie. Very clear when a different guy makes ur pie.....either it is an orgy for your mouth, or you throw out half the pie....GET IT TOGETHER FELLAS!!
(3)Colleen A.
We drove up to Chicago from out of town, and after a 12 hour drive, nothing was more welcoming than Dante's. The crust was perfect, thin, and crispy, with just the right amount of toppings. For such a large pizza, it's amazing that it doesn't fall apart at all when you cut and pull your slices... The mark of a great crust. We'll definitely be coming back here for more pizza!
(5)Jennifer W.
This is my favorite pizza in Chicago. There are so many interesting pizza selections, and they're the only pizza place that I've found that has roasted red peppers as a topping. I still haven't actually been IN the restaurant, but their delivery service is always prompt if not quick, and the singular time there was a mistake on our order they made up for it ten-fold. I would eat this pizza every day for eternity if I could.
(5)Jennifer E.
This is my favorite NY slice in Chicago. The pizza is so huge, that when delivered the guy needs to tip it on an angle to get it in the door! I go for the mushroom or the Beatirce or the Geryon. You will be very pleased. I have not been in for pizza by the slice, but really want to get in there for it. We always get delivery.
(5)jaime c.
Some really excellent pizza, especially the thin crust. The place rocks the theme and handles it well. The arcade machine is a nice addition.
(4)Gregory P.
Amazing Pizza! As an East Coast transplant, this place is ground zero for comfort food cravings that require a huge pizza with a thin crust that is crisp outside and chewy inside. Their sauce is great, and their service has always been good. I typically pick up a pie I have ordered on the way home from work but have had a few slices with my daughter (4yrs) there too. Not a very big place but great for meeting a small group or for lunch. BYOB has been a big draw for one of my neighbors who goes often with friends. THANK YOU DANTE'S!
(5)Drew F.
Dante's is a very good neighborhood pizza joint specializing in thin-crust. Their slices are gigantic and they use high quality large pepperoni. I'm definitely looking forward to trying their other specialty pizzas. I also tried their buffalo wings. They're not traditional buffalo, more like grilled spicy wings. The grilling imparts a nice flavor to the wing. Dante's wings are very addictive in their own way, but if you're a buffalo wing (radioactive orange Frank's Red Hot) purist you will need to go elsewhere for your fix.
(4)Jessica K.
Look no further for NY style pizza that's affordable and filling. When i'm craving pizza, I never order from anywhere else. For about $20, you can get a huge pizza that's delicious and filling. Yeah, it takes a long time for delivery but it is what it is and worth the wait. If you want quick service pizza, go to papa john's. if you want something fresh and tasty, go to dante's.
(5)Brian B.
The pizza here is awesome, cheesy horror movies playing in the background, very good!
(5)Matt A.
Grub hub'd Dante's last night - 1st time ordering and was very impressed! for a logan pizza spot they are high quality. the sauce is a tiny bit sweet for my taste but the crust, cheese, topings are all on point. the kids loved it - it will be our new goto spot.
(5)James K.
Great nyc style slices and they have the whole Dante's Inferno theme going on. Great selection of toppings however the toppings were a bit skimpy.
(4)Trisha T.
Unfortunately I would give Dante's a poor review considering I ordered their pizza more than 2 hours and can't even taste it! We ordered off of grub hub and they are already way past their estimated time. Ok I am starving. Hangry. And now mad. We called Dante's and they said "it's next to go" please tell me how a New York style pizza rakes 2.5 (or more, still waiting) takes that long?
(1)Andrew S.
I ordered a pepperoni pizza from Dante's yesterday at around 8:30pm. The wait was an hour and fifteen which is understandable on a Sunday night, especially because they have some really good thin crust pie. I'd even go so far as to say it's the best in Logan Square, and maybe the best I've had in Chicago. When I arrived to pick up my order I was told they had run out of pepperoni and didn't have a phone number to reach me at. I told them no big deal a sausage pie would be fine. The manager came out of the back to give me my pie personally where he apologized and gave me two of their delicious massive cookies on the house. This was all on top of the fact that I was given about $7-8 off for the inconvenience. I've always said the mark of any good restaurant is two things. #1 good food and service, and #2 the ability to admit a mistake and make good on it. I will continue to go to Dante's not only because their pizza is freakin awesome, but because of the service there as well.
(5)Lindsey W.
Dante's Pizza had some good old fashion BIG THIN PIZZA! They were running late with my delivery order and couldn't have been more accommodating. They called and offered me a discount for my waiting and the delivery man was so kind. Loved the stuffed mushroom with spin, mozzarella, and garlic! THANK YOU YELP!
(5)Jon B.
This review is just for the caprese salad, a $9 addition to my pizza slice that I figured would be (mildly) healthy and fresh, a nice compliment to the pizza. When I got home I opened the container only to find four very oily slices of tomato, four slices of mozzarella, and some leaves of basil with the stem still on. SERIOUSLY?! I was so angry. That was so obviously 50 cents worth of food and not even dressed up nicely. I posted the picture of my disappointing salad on here. I wasn't even going to write a review but I showed it to my coworkers today and they were all vicariously outraged. Thriving businesses are either economical or cheap and riding on one good thing. Dante's seems to be cheap. It's good for them that their pizza is okay. I still vastly prefer other pizzerias, but the slices are decent (but chewy.) So, if you're absolutely set on getting something at Dante's, I suggest you get the pizza and nothing else.
(1)Michael H.
I found this place one late night, my stomach aching for pizza. I dreaded going to Little Caesars and was becoming discouraged when suddenly what to my longing eyes appeared. Dante's! At first I admit I had visions of hell, and yes it has some Dante's inferno art scrawled on the chalkboard. I stepped in and at first was taken aback by the full pizza prices. I stood discouraged until I discovered the pizza by the slice specials. They are very reasonably priced and often have samplings of the full pizza menu. I ordered a simple sausage slice and 5 minutes later in a greasy brown paper sack between two paper plates was rewarded with the best slice of pizza I have every had. By all measures of pizza this stand out. Not to greasy but juicy enough. The right amount of cheese. The crust is thin but rigid sometimes burnt which I happen to like. The size is startling at first but I have come to appreciate that. Its more then enough and really is like two normal slices. I always get take out slices, but have seen people BYOB. Its a nice place, almost a hidden gem. I say you go try it out and tell them Virgil sent you.
(5)John P.
Ordered 1 pizza. 2 hours and waiting. Sorry, but this is not the way to run a pizzeria. 45 min. I can understand; even an hour. But 2+ hours for one flat pizza...unacceptable.
(1)Robin W.
Really good thin crust NY style pizza! Tastes a little like Piece pizza (yum) to me, but it's much closer to my house, doesn't have a ridiculous wait and delivers to me! The slices are huge. The whole pizza only comes in extra large though so either invite over a few friends or save some for later. The pizza box was so big though that I couldn't fit it in my fridge! Dantes is pretty cheap given the size of the pie. It is much cheaper and tastes better than my other delivery options. I'm a fan.
(5)Jim L.
Five stars for great pizza. I'm a fan of the gorgon- the city's best vegan pizza. Be prepared to wait as it takes them forever to finish a pizza.
(5)S S.
Sorry guys, but Chicago is simply embarrassing in terms of pizza; Thick slices that look like quiche, the fuck is that? Oh wait, you want a thin crust? Here's a square (a goddamn square) of pizza that was cooked on pressboard. The fine women and men at Dante's figured it out, and are doing the big work for all of you. Giant slices on fresh dough with the most subtle bit of garlic on the crust. I haven't messed with their stromboli's or their specialty pies yet, but good lord a simple cheese slice is completely profound. Also, they started following me on twitter; so now they're in my speed dial. This is perfect because when my Kim Jong Il level-memorial goes down, they're going to do the catering.
(5)Jesse B.
The best pizza in Logan Square PERIOD ............................ that being said a slice can feed a famished person and a whole pie can feed an army. The staff are really nice non pretentious hipsters. Dantes is a repeat for me. I actually am thinking about going here tomorrow night for another slice of deliciousness.
(5)Cedric C.
i just had the most amazing vegan pizza from dantes pizzeria. I had the Gorgon Specialty Pie (Vegan) it comes with portabella shroom, onions, green peppers, spinach , black olives and tofu yes tofu. so goo and has a little extra spicy kick to it \. i highly recommend it!!!! and their other pizzas look delicious as well. happy eating cc
(5)Brent W.
I gotta say, after reading the reviews i had very high expectations coming to Dante's. It's been regaled as *the* NY Style Pizza in Chicago...and who the F doesn't like those big ass, flippity, floppity, foldable, delectable slices?! Well, i'm here to say Dante's delivered. Oh my. This stuff is goooood. Get In.
(4)Salvador C.
Excellent work! I like it. Big ole floppy slices with tasty flavors. Flavor crystals everywhere. My solo gripe is they could use a bit more of the listed ingredients. Perhaps I'm greedy, but either way this place is tops of the pops. My list if you give a shit. Marie's Pizza and Liquors Falco's Burt's Place Dante's Pizzeria
(4)Tim W.
The pizza was really good. We ordered a "build your own pie" with half extra cheese and half pepperoni. We also ordered the sea salt potato chips and the cheesy garlic bread. Those items were both disappointing. On their menu the make it seem as if the chips are homemade simply stating that they are "kettle chips". They are not, they are kettle brand chips. The cheesy garlic bread was VERY chewy and in general just had a very bad flavor. However we would definitely get their PIZZA again, but nothing else.
(3)Arthur M.
Total Recall played on the TV. Mutant lady with three tits. It was a hot day, the inside was pleasant. Lady and I split a pizza with all the components of an Italian Beef for toppings- beef, giardiniera, cheese. We did not realize it was a white pizza. They gave us red sauce on the side no charge. Salad was good. Cookie was good. Thin crust pizza was good at the time and later on. Mutant lady with three tits (Mutante de 3 pechos) also good- youtube.com/watch?v=Eiyl… Thanks. I'll wait for Melina.
(5)Kim G.
Great NY style! I wish this was closer, but it's worth the drive. The sauce is great, they have awesome toppings, and the slices are huge. The crust could be a little bit more crispy.
(5)Tom D.
Hey, decent pizza, you sure are expensive!!!
(3)Dave C.
Good food, but never again. Ordered and received an estimated time of delivery of 1 hour 20 minutes. Fair enough. However, delivery was 1 hour 55 minutes. Two phone calls, no apologies and rude delivery driver driver later we finally had our food. If it's going to be that much longer a courtesy phone call would be nice. I've worked in the industry and this is not acceptable by any stretch of the imagination. Never again. Thanks for the cold pizza.
(1)Jet H.
This is some damn good NY style pizza. Some GOTDAMN good pizza. I stick to a basic pepperoni pie and Dante's delivers. Literally and figuratively, in the taste and quality of the pizza. Slices are large and foldable. Pepperoni pieces are also on the larger side. Pie is perfectly greasy without being gross. Pairs well with their salads too. Ejoy.
(4)Jt G.
I give this place 6 months before they close their doors. I live around the corner and was hoping this place wouldn't continually disappoint. Time after time I go back hoping for a better slice (or 3) of pizza, and quality gets worse. Typically more greasy and more burnt. Tonight I was willing to try again. I phoned ahead to place a pick up order. After being put on hold I was eventually spoken to by the owner and told that the computer system was down and he couldn't take any more orders. I get the computer thing, but no offer for a cash transaction or anything. Really? I guess it was a sign. I'm done! Thankfully the neighborhood is getting some great bars and restaurants to fill this void. Anyone who knows a thing about running a busines and can make a good pizza should check out the hood.
(1)Ryan B.
Being from the east coast its tough always having to eat Chicago style pizza (either the deep dish or the cracker type thin) so when I found Dantes it was the answer to my pizza folding prayers. The huge slices are easily foldable, covered in grease and loaded with toppings, just the way i like it. I have not had something so fantastic since the last time I was back east and I know that if i get a craving for some quality NYC pizza this is the first place i'll be looking. My one qualm is that is took nearly an hour and a half to get my pizzas last night, but it was a Friday, and the people who I interacted with (girl on the phone and the delivery guy) were both pretty awesome, so I guess i'll have to deal with the wait if I want something this delicious. (get the minos, its out of control good) Dantes Rocks!
(5)eric f.
YES! this is the best pizza i've had in chicago. period. huge, thin crust pizza with attention to detail; form and function merge in their placement and layering of toppings, proscuitto placed on top of same-size thin tomato slices. another great finesse touch is their basting and seasoning the outer crust, what i call the crust-handle. the sauce has a uniquely delicious taste, somewhere between spicy and smokey. so much going on that it blew my mind and made me eat 3 GIANT pieces.
(5)Jessica K.
Dante's is fantastic. Especially if you live in the neighborhood, it's a great place to stop in an order a slice. I've become a devotee of the standard pepperoni, usually with a side salad to balance it out. The pepperoni itself is very flavorful, the crust has a great texture, and the sauce is well-seasoned. All in all, the flavors are well balanced. While I'm usually a slice person, I ordered a whole Inferno pizza to go once and it was both delicious and HUGE, feeding three adults with plenty of leftovers. Sandwiches are also a good bet. I've had the grilled chicken, friends have had other types, all have been solid. I keep intending to order the sausage or meatball, but I'm swayed by that deliciously greasy pepperoni slice most days. After quite a bit of deliberation I decided to give five stars DESPITE the stromboli. After all, I frequent Dante's and have only had this one let-down. Following a few pizza and salad visits, I thought "Oh, a spinach and ricotta stromboli?! Hell yes!" But, disappointingly, it was very bready and light on filling. The one I got wasn't completely warmed through. The serving size is quite small, to boot. Stick with pizza or sandwiches. Carry out service is usually good. The only time I've had to wait for any significant amount of time was during the typical Saturday evening rush. In that case, you can always call ahead. Staff is pleasant in general.
(5)Elin V.
When this pizza is good, it is my favorite pizza in town. This pizza is not always good. It is mostly good, thereby warranting the four stars because it is THAT GOOD. A couple o' times, though, I've gotten a pizza that got yanked out of the oven before its time. Soggy, congealed, cold. Then I sulk, scrape up the mess and stick it in the oven in order to allow the cooking process to actually complete. Then it's good.
(4)Jean C.
I noticed this new pizza place driving down Armitage and got happy. Any new places opening up in my area is always a welcomed sight. The first time I had a taste was at my friends pumpkin carving party. We ordered four different types of pizzas and were delivered. This is New York style and the slices are massive. I actually don't mind NY style pizza (sacrilege, I know) and this was definitely tasty! The next time we ordered for pick up and got green pepper and pepperoni. While looking at the menu, it felt like Kuma's Corner. Tattooed workers and music to go with it. Good pizza takes time and it when I arrived at the stated time, I still had to wait twenty minutes. It wasn't until the baker asked me if I was waiting and after giving him my name, he handed me the pie. That was already done. It was annoying since they knew I was there to pick up but no one mentioned it was done. The pizza was still hot, thankfully, when I brought it home. I was a bit disappointed that there was hardly any green pepper. Just like at Piece, you pay for the toppings and I felt it wasn't worth it. I will order from here again because even with the small hiccups, it is still good pizza! It reheats well, which is good since two people most likely can't finish one pie. Welcome to the neighborhood!
(4)Chris B.
Finally someone knows how to make NY style pizza: large, thin and a little singed on the bottom. Unlike NY style pizza: the ingredients are always fresh but a slice will cost more than $2. Regardless every type of speciality pie here is delicious and it's worth the price. I love the kids who run this joint; I'd never take any fashion advice from 'em but whatever their serving as the slice of the day is what you should be eating. My only real complaint: one slice is not enough but two slices are too much. I know, I know, "fat guy problems." Just go with a friend and get yourselves a pepperoni or cheese or sausage slice each then split the special.
(4)Andrew H.
I'm in flavor country. youtube.com/watch?v=MW21…
(5)Isla E.
I don't know anything about NY pizza but I hang out with someone that eats a lot of pizza, so I've been to a few of the Chicago places that try to provide the NY pizza experience (Luigi's, Gigio's). I can't speak to how close the pizza comes to the unrealistic ideal held by many. I can tell you that Dante's has the thinnest crust of any I've tried, so I really liked it. I noticed on the sausage slice they don't go really heavy on the sausage. Maybe that's why I liked it, easy to pick around the sausage. But really a good sauce/cheese ratio, also. Nice ambience, and 2 cookies for $1 (but the cookies were overcooked).
(4)Chris V.
I live 1 block away from this place, and since the opened, it's been my go-to for quick eats. Great slices, great sandwiches. Full size pizzas are only a single size (20") which is not only too large to eat but too large a box to fit in a fridge. With that said, I always call ahead for a slice, they tell me it will be 10 minutes, and I know better than to show up in less than 20. The staff there is super friendly and nice, but food coming out of the kitchen is SO SLOW. Great food, great staff, but order ahead by at least 20-25 minutes for anything. The kitchen-timing and lack of pizza size options deduct a star.
(4)brady j.
I always like to read other reviews while composing my own to see how my views align or intersect with others. First of all, I don't like NY Style pizza. Big floppy pieces that you have to fold in half just to get a bite? Not for me, if I'm going thin crust, I like it crispy, but generally I just go for a fork and knife slice of Pequod's. That was until someone suggested Dante's and I hesitantly folded a slice of the Minotaur down my gullet! Given the looks of the staffing, it's entirely possible there's something in the pizza to make it so addictive, but I've honestly been ordering from this place consistently at least once/week for months. I'm on a one man campaign to get the word out that you can like NY Style pizza and it's right on Armitage in Logan Square! I've ordered pizza's for everyone I know that has an odd, displaced affection for NY pizza. The crust is crispy but chewy, the sauces are flavorful, and the toppings are plentiful, tasty, and unique. I've always eaten it there, or picked it up to go. It's been consistently good. I've never experienced any of the negatives brought up on other reviews. All the specialty pizzas are awesome. The balance of flavors on the Inferno-despite all the peppers is amazing. The Minos is a meat lover's dream, and the Minotaur is a personal favorite-although I prefer it with a red sauce vs. the garlic. Now to address some of the concerns, the most baffling of which is cost. The only size pizza they have is 20", or slices. A 20" pizza is $18, with a couple more bucks for each topping. That is extremely reasonable, bordering on cheap. That's nearly 2 FEET of pizza for God's sake! Anyone basing a review on a slice of pizza should automatically be discounted. You order a slice of pizza at the United Center or Cubs game. It's awful because it's a slice of pizza that's probably been waiting around all day for some moron to come order it. Find a friend or a bum on the street to give a few slices to, and just buy a whole pizza. Now I have gotten a few pizzas' that were oily, but when you put pepperoni, bacon, prosciutto, sausage, and cheese on a pizza, its possible there will be some residue. Honestly, I've never ordered for delivery, but the last time I drove to pick it up, it took me an hour to get there from 3 miles away. Folks! This is Chicago. Driving anywhere sucks and can take an hour to go 3 blocks, so get over it. Wow! Your pizza was cold? It's a NY Style thin, floppy style pizza! Its cold 10 minutes out of the oven so plan accordingly. Is the staff surly? Not in my experience, but I'm a pretty affable guy. Is it somewhere I would bring the whole family for dinner? Probably not. The decor is dark, sparse, and reminiscent of Black Sabbath. The staff is tattooed, hip, and FRIENDLY--don't be scared, there's very little chance any of them has taken an oath to the dark lord! Go to Dante's. They just opened another location on Milwaukee at Kimball. Is it perfect? Probably not, but you should go for the pizza. It's not about the delivery in an overpopulated city with far too many cars. It's not about the décor, the staff, or a bad POS system, it's the pizza. Oh! And if you happen to order the poblano's stuffed with bacon and cream cheese and deep fried, you're not going to be disappointed!
(4)Barton C.
Friends have been praising the vegan Gorgon pizza at Dante's, so I ventured northwest on New Year's Day to try it for myself. Color me impressed! Dining room is pretty low key, staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and our food arrived timely. Along with the vegan pizza, we had the vegan version of the pesto bread (no butter/no cheese) and it was a great appetizer while our pizza baked. Two hungry men couldn't finish an entire pizza in a single sitting, and it was a great leftover lunch the next day. I'll be back for more! (also enjoyed The Smiths 'Louder Than Bombs' being played during our meal and they also reminded us that Dante's is BYOB--will bring some beer next time!)
(4)Adam S.
I've tried as many different Logan Square/Humboldt pie shops since moving to the area. It took me awhile to hit Dante's. I curse myself for such a mistake. The pies are HUGE. Yes, they're $25+, but they're 20" across (the largest size any other place has is usually 18"). The topping selection is outstanding. There is a lovely ratio of sauce/cheese/topping. Not too much of any one thing, but enough at the same time. The crust is a little too thin for real NYC style, if you ask me, but I personally *like* the thin crust. This place is amazing. Will def. be back.
(4)Eric B.
When it rains, it pours - another option for pizza by the slice has arrived in Logan Square, and this may be the best one yet. For as we all know, the Devil gets the best lines, and he makes the best slices. The pizza slices are huge, NY style, bigger than Boiler Room but not quite as big as Papa Ray's. One is definitely enough unless you are ravenously hungry or excel at excessive caloric intake. When we stopped in for a slice one Saturday afternoon, the options were sausage, pepperoni, and one of the specialty options. I opted for sausage, Kelly for pepperoni. The oven must be coal fire based, because it produces a burnt, flaky crust a la Coal Fire. The cheese and tomato sauce were incredibly fresh, and the meat was plentiful and had a bit of a kick. Goose Island root beer is a nice touch. I'm not sure if they are BYOB, but there isn't much for ambiance so I'd take slices to go if you crave a beer. If you are eating your slice in the store, the windows in the front of the store are plentiful and let in a great deal of afternoon light. However, there is not much to look at on this stretch of Armitage. If you are ordering your pizza, you may want to plan ahead - when I called one Sunday evening a few weeks back, the wait was an hour and a half. Good for them, bad for me. I'll be giving them another call soon, however.
(4)Monte H.
I wanted to love this place just for their great name/image & their devotion to NYC pizza. Plus, it's right around the block from where I live. What a big letdown! I've had NYC pizza in Manhattan and this doesn't even compare. The ordered the Inferno for pick-up and brought it home in an oversized box. The result? Inexplicably flavorless. From the toppings to the crust and back again - no deciding flavor at all. Was also disappointed with the topping distribution. Pretty skimpy. And to add perjury to slander, it was an expensive pizza, tilting upward towards $30!?!?! NYC prices in Logan Square? The horror of it all.
(2)Kimberly L.
Dang, this is some good pizza. We ordered a pepperoni and a salad to go. The pizza was absolutely ginormous. When we order pizza to go, we usually keep the pizza in the oven while we eat salad first (which requires incredible self-control, I think) but the box wouldn't fit in the oven (fyi we keep it at like 250 degrees so we don't start a house fire). I highly recommend cutting the slices in half. They are too unwieldy for feminine hands and they don't fit on the plate. Just my $.02. The sauce was good and spicy, the pepperoni was very flavorful, and the crust was chewy in a good way. Word, though. The salad was completely gross. It was rotten and slimy. We called and got a credit and an apology but I can't imagine I'd try a salad there again. Ew.
(4)Deeps G.
Perhaps one of the most underrated pizza shops in the city. For those in the BT/WP area, a welcomed alternative to Piece. Just call early, delivery times can be lengthy, but the pie is always worth the wait. Dante's is simply Divine. No joke. #NineCirclesOfFlavor
(5)Jin K.
Walk into a cloud of smoke from the ovens baking up some delicious pizza. not too big on decor, space or ambiance. But large on taste of the pizza is what's going to keep me coming back.
(4)Zach L.
Read about this place on Time Out Chicago's website and decided to give it a try since it's a little over a block away from my place. Formerly, Boiler Room was my neighborhood stop for a New York style fix, but after my experience at Dante's, I think I've found a new (and slightly more conveniently located) haunt. I had a slice of sausage, which was pretty large (as big, if not slightly bigger than Boiler Room's offering.) The crust was hearty without being overly thick, easily foldable if that's how you prefer to eat your slice. I'll be checking back every few days to see if the Minotaur or the Inferno is the slice of the day. BYOB is a nice touch, and there's a nice beer selection right down the street at Foodsmart.
(4)Derek M.
Hands down the best pizza in Chicago. Dante's is themed after the demons of Dante's Inferno and each and everyone is delicious. I am still as happy with Dante's since the day they opened. Well thought out pies with quality toppings on an amazing crust. It was about time that the West Logan North Humboldt Area had a good pie.
(5)Dale B.
The staff is getting slightly friendlier and the service slightly quicker. The food is still as good as ever!
(4)Bill J.
Thin crust pizza and wings are absolutely incredible. This is a nice change of place from standard Chicago joints. They had a nice delivery time during snow on an NFL Sunday. We'll be in touch Dante.
(5)Jennifer S.
I'm conflicted even as I write this. We were hosting a mini-get-together to watch a major sporting event on a Sunday. Dante's is new, so on the Saturday before, we swung by to grab a slice to check it out to see if it would be worth ordering in some pizza for the party. Yum! We likie! We tried a traditional slice (pepperoni) to check their core skills and a special slice (something seafood) to evaluate their flourishes. Both really good! So it was decided we would order the next night. We grabbed a printed menu and left. That's when things got disappointing. I called at 7 pm and they said it would take 2 hours to deliver, 1 hour for pickup. ughhh. It's a drag to have to leave your guests so that you can go get food- but whatev- they are new, working out kinks, it's primetime..ok...there are worse crimes. Then when we were reading the menu, it has all these specials listed- 1/2order of wings with special pizza...etc etc. So I said I wanted this special and she informs me--oh that is for Eat In only. I said Really? Because you don't say that on the menu. Now, I would think a good manager would say "You know what? You are right- we should have made it more clear on the menu. We'll give you the 1/2 order of wings." But, apparently they are pretty set on holding onto their wings because they wouldn't budge. But the worst part was the pizza. We had the special mushroom (Beatrice??) and it sucked. It was dry and poorly dressed. I should have taken a picture to illustrate it. There was like 2.5 inches around the perimeter that was nothing but crust. I like crust as much as anyone in the world but it was just beyond the pale. Here's how you really know it was bad. There were 3 healthy guys and 2 girls, we got ONE large pizza, and we were left with 3 slices. At Dante's that's like half a pizza. And you know, pizza has got to be really bad to leave that much behind. It's a bummer, but I will order from Boiler Room next time
(2)Alice R.
My husband fell in love with this apartment in the sticks of Logan Square, and I was totally bummed out being so far from everything until we found Dante's, which is pretty much the Kuma's of pizza. I moved from Detroit to Chicago in 2008 and I've been on a three year quest to find good NY style pizza and I've finally found it. It's not just that it's NY style, but that it is absolutely amazing NY style. The pizza is delicious, always cooked perfectly with high quality ingredients and the service is always phenomenal. Not once have they scoffed at my ignorance over the pronunciation of some of their more fancy toppings and they've always been ridiculously helpful with making a selection, which can be somewhat daunting when everything always sounds so good. Also, don't let the price of a whole pizza scare you away. The slices are enormous and it's easily enough food for two people for dinner, midnight trips to the refrigerator, and lunch the following day. If you're feeling down about the lackluster quality of the average Chicago pizza, look no further, Dante's is just around the corner.
(5)Chad K.
Not worth the wait. Estimated delivery time was 90 minutes, called them 2.5 hours later and my pizza was just going in the oven. How is this acceptable?
(1)Justin J.
I've ordered delivery from Dante's 4 times. Each and every time the pizza is amazing and the delivery is prompt. This is the best NY style thin crust pizza in chicago, with what has to be house made pepperoni. I was and am a huge fan of the boiler room, but in terms of a quality pie, Dante's is the best.
(5)P H.
No bones about it, Good "zza" (that word seems to fit this place). Got a whole pepperoni pie and the pepperoni slices were large enough to fit nicely on the extra large slices. So far the best thin slice I have ever had in Chicago (all be it my first, Chicago pizza has been it until now) To me the place has the feel of my child hood pizza places of the late 70's and 80's, Big slices (folding is necessary,) 1 video game, the TV going, lots of good root beer (goose island) and a young staff. Some of their pre-picked ingredient pizzas sound amazing and if there other ingredients have it together like the pepperoni did, I can only imagine that there delicious. o yea there little side house salad was quite nice, liked the large cut cukes.
(4)Todd G.
This is my new fave pizza joint, close the books, lock the door! New York style, thin crust. Fantastic. Other than slices & the slice of the day, the only other size their pies come in is extra large. But what this place lacks in size options, they MORE than gain in taste.
(5)Brenda H.
Dante's is a great little pizza place, especially good for takeout. The slices are huge and the crust is just right. I recommend calling in an order because it takes an unusually long time to prepare your slice an the ambiance of the place is a little uncomfortable (small room, strange spacing between tables).
(4)Mike H.
I snuck in at halftime of the Bears-Falcons game to grab a slice for myself and my buddy who lives down the street. A quick aside, he should be writing this review as he lives down the street but he chooses to ignore all social media, not a luddite per-say he just doesn't do it. I had the "inferno", their specialty slice that day, which boils down to several kinds of pork and several kinds of peppers plus garlic and onions. It was delicious. I'm not usually a fan of the thinner crust pizzas but this was excellent. The crust was light and had just the right crisp to it, the ingredients all had vibrant, fresh flavors that blended very well together, the sauce was sweet and a bit tangy and there was enough cheese to hold everything on the slice but not so much that in muted the flavor of the toppings. I will certainly be headed back.
(3)Petey P.
Pretty decent spot, sometimes confused by the overall theme going on. Good slice and much better than many other pizza options in the area.
(4)Dylan G.
I think I've ordered from here enough to confidently say that DANTE'S DOES IT RIGHT. The toppings are good quality, the sauce is complex and actually has ingredients, and the crust is just the right kind of chewy. Perfect floppy-style pizza. Clear and friendly on the phone too. Order from these guys!
(4)tages t.
Awesome pizza that is close to Logan Square! Thin crust pizza, no Chicago style here. Very comparable to Piece Pizza in Wicker Park. Pizzas only come in one size, extra huge, so that is why the pies are $20 or more. Worth the money so delicious!
(5)Lauren M.
Though slices are commonly associated with New York, this isn't technically a New York slice (although you can find this type at DiFara's in Brooklyn), it's modeled originally after New Haven paper thin crust. Know-it-all jackassery aside, it's a pretty good slice. The components are basically if not the same of those which you'd get at Piece only less salt (in a good way) and a very thin crust (in a good way if done right). Like Piece they're kinda stingy on the toppings, l know it's difficult dealing with costs but a 5 sausage bits on a whole pizza almost defeats the purpose. Personally l'd prefer the slices cut in half and then just add more cheese, it's so wide your only choice is folding it, it's a little hard to maneuver otherwise. Also would be nice to be able to order the style of pizza you want in slice form anytime you'd like, specials are fun but I'd pay extra to try the Minos. Was disappointed l would've had to have ordered a whole pie to try it (again, willing to pay extra for my beautiful meat toppings). I didn't try any appetizers although in need of a sugar fix l got some counter cookies l knew I'd end up regretting, oof. More grease than the pizza. The faux tattoo parlor decor with indiscriminate lighting could use some work to be at least a little approachable (as well as some people's) and the wait is a little long for what the pizza actually is, but otherwise I think it's serviceable pizza with a great place to sit down and have some coffee and a conversation without having to scream over music or football games.
(3)Kelli A.
Three of us stopped in tonight for some pizza. Upon ordering we were told a pizza would take 45 minutes, and since we wanted it to go, the lady recommended we just get slices since it would be faster. We ordered 2 slices of sausage and 1 slice of the day (the virgil), and an order of pesto bread. 20 minutes later our order was ready. We got home and found our slice of the day was actually only a slice of cheese, and it was very badly burned. The 2 slices of sausage were slightly burned. The pesto bread was very tasty. We're not sure why red sauce came with it because it was great without it. I wouldn't come back without calling ahead an order or getting it delivered. I probably won't get a slice here ever again, but would try a whole pizza.
(3)Kim B.
Meh. Atmosphere was more of a take out place, which I didn't expect. Lot's of screaming children running around a small space while vacant parents said empty threats like "If you keep running around, I'm going to drink all of your soda in front of you". Awesome. I realize Dante's can't control this as much as the food. The pizza was good but not great. The whole time I was there I was regretting choosing Dante's over Boiler Room (much better space/food/price) If you're getting a pie, I would recommend carry out.....but prepare to pay a good penny.
(2)Adam M.
Love this place. HUGE slices for a decent price made fresh upon order. The staff there are nice and they have an awesome arcade machine that you can play for 25 cents while you wait. I would recommend checking this place out over most by the slice places. Haven't tried their other food selection, but from what my roommates say, it's just as good as their pizza. They deliver and orders can be called in over the phone as well.
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