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Name: The Art of Pizza
Address: 3033 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657
Telephone: (773) 327-5600
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.06

The Art of Pizza

3033 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657

(773) 327-5600
Store is closed

The Art of Pizza Menu

Appetizers

French Fries

Onion Rings

Breaded Zucchini

Breaded Mushrooms

Mozzarella Sticks

Whole Bbq Chicken Wings

Fried Calamari

Garlic Bread

Mozzarella Garlic Bread

Cup Of Soup

Coleslaw
Salads

Garden Salad

Vegetable Salad

Cheese Salad

Chef Salad

Supreme Salad
Footlong Submarines

Turkey Sub

Italian Sub

American Sub

Roast Beef Sub

Cheese Sub
Sandwiches

Italian Super Beef

Italian Combo

Italian Beef

Italian Sausage

Italian Meatball

Ribeye Steak

Grilled Chicken Breast

1/2 Lb Burger

1/2 Lb Cheeseburger

Hot Or Sweet Peppers
Pizza - Thin Crust

Mozzarella Cheese

Each Extra Ingredient

Art's Special

Art's Meaty Delight

Art's Vegetarian

Art's Southwestern

Art's Hawaiian
Pizza - Pan

Mozzarella Cheese

Each Extra Ingredient

Art's Special

Art's Meaty Delight

Art's Vegetarian

Art's Southwestern

Art's Hawaiian
Pizza - Stuffed

Mozzarella Cheese

Each Extra Ingredient

Art's Special

Art's Meaty Delight

Art's Vegetarian

Art's Southwestern

Art's Hawaiian
Pasta

Spaghetti

Baked Meat Ravioli

Baked Cheese Ravioli

Meat Ravioli

Cheese Ravioli

Baked Mostaccioli

Mostaccioli

Baked Lasagna

Baked Homemade Manicotti

Meatballs Or Sausage
Parmigianas

Eggplant

Chicken
Chicken

4 Piece Bbq Chicken Leg Wing Thigh Breast

4 Piece Fried Chicken Leg Wing Thigh Breast
Bbq Ribs

Full Slab Dinner

Two (2) Full Slab Dinners
Shrimp

Shrimp Dinner

1 Lb Shrimp
Desserts

Cannoli

A Slice Of Cheesecake

A Slice Of Carrot Cake

A Slice Of Chocolate Fudge Cake

A Slice Of German Chocolate Cake

Healthy Meal suggestions for The Art of Pizza

Appetizers

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Breaded Zucchini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Breaded Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozzarella Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whole Bbq Chicken Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Calamari [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozzarella Garlic Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cup Of Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coleslaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Garden Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chef Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Supreme Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Footlong Submarines

Turkey Sub [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Italian Sub [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

American Sub [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roast Beef Sub [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Sub [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Italian Super Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Italian Combo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Italian Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Italian Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Italian Meatball [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ribeye Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Chicken Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/2 Lb Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/2 Lb Cheeseburger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Or Sweet Peppers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pizza - Thin Crust

Mozzarella Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Each Extra Ingredient [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Special [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Meaty Delight [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Vegetarian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Southwestern [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Hawaiian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pizza - Pan

Mozzarella Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Each Extra Ingredient [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Special [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Meaty Delight [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Vegetarian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Southwestern [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Hawaiian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pizza - Stuffed

Mozzarella Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Each Extra Ingredient [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Special [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Meaty Delight [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Vegetarian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Southwestern [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Art's Hawaiian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pasta

Spaghetti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Meat Ravioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Cheese Ravioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Meat Ravioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Ravioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Mostaccioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mostaccioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Lasagna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Homemade Manicotti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Meatballs Or Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Parmigianas

Eggplant [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Chicken

4 Piece Bbq Chicken Leg Wing Thigh Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

4 Piece Fried Chicken Leg Wing Thigh Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Bbq Ribs

Full Slab Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Two (2) Full Slab Dinners [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Shrimp

Shrimp Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1 Lb Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Cannoli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

A Slice Of Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

A Slice Of Carrot Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

A Slice Of Chocolate Fudge Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

A Slice Of German Chocolate Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Yuri G.

i really love this place! everything about the pizza was soo delicious!
(5)
Kenny D.

best deep-dish pizza in the city
(5)
Doug S.

DELIVERY: Not too impressed with the thin crust. It was a very bland sauce, but it did have a lot of oregeno, thus making it taste like something. The cheese was undercooked and the crust was burned. If the pizza was cooked evenly, I could see the possiblity of it tasting better.
(3)
Dave L.

Ate here and had stomach problems right after.
(1)
Buttermilk P.

As a southsider I wouldn't pass up Giordano's, Uno's or Beggars to go here but it was good pizza. We got the stuffed cheese. Everything was hot and fresh. I've seen quite a few magazines and blogs rave over this pizza so the wife and I tried it. What we got was really good again, but nothing to write home to mom about.
(4)
Jennifer E.

Great pizza for a great price. This review is for their "by the slice" option. I'm not sure how fresh the by the slice option is versus if you ordered a whole one. The sauce was great but it they could a little more cheese. But I would come back :)
(4)
Anne S.

We stopped here for lunch on Friday unexpectedly. I'd heard good things about this place, and the Mexican restaurant we were planning to go to was closed. So it seemed like a good time to try Art Of Pizza. The slices of pizza looked really good, but I had been told that their daily specials were the best deal. So I went with the baked mostaccioli special. It was great. For $5.25 plus tax I got a salad, chicken noodle soup, bread, and a large plate of pasta. I took most of the pasta home for a 2nd meal. This place is very casual. You order your food at the counter, and then find a seat. But the food was good, and it is reasonably priced. Some of the tables are pretty big, so groups shouldn't have a problem sitting together.
(4)
Rocco H.

Fast, affordable, and delicious!
(4)
Jordan M.

Pizza is a fairly difficult food item to write a review about because there's almost (cough Bacci cough) no such thing as bad pizza -- there's just different kinds of pizza and different kinds of pizza eaters. Personally, I love Chicago-style deep dish, thin crust and everything in between but would choose deep dish if there was a gun to my head. And of all the reputable establishments in Chicago that make deep dish pizza, The Art of Pizza is my favorite. I mean no disrespect to Lou's, Gino's, Giordano's, Pizzeria Uno, Pequod's, etc. -- you all have a great product and anyone who says otherwise is just being contrarian -- I just like the total package that The Art of Pizza offers more than the others. The key to truly great pizza, in my opinion, is the sauce and The Art of Pizza has very good sauce. The next key element in a great pizza is the crust, which The Art of Pizza nails (although in this particular category, Pequod's takes the cake). The remaining ingredients (meats, cheeses and veggies) are always fresh and plentiful. I typically order the Art's Special (sausage, onion, mushroom green pepper) but have also ordered the Meaty Delight and Vegetarian on multiple occasions and have never had a bad experience. Deep dish pizza is somewhat expensive compared to other kinds, especially if it's being delivered, but in all seriousness, an XL pie will feed you for a week. After eating the same pizza for a week straight, I definitely need a break but when I get another craving for deep dish a couple months later, I always come back to The Art of Pizza.
(5)
Zimin M.

great stuffed pizza. BYOB is a plus
(4)
Erich S.

I have eaten a lot of pizza (who hasn't?) but I'm not someone who's eaten everywhere. I'm a picky bitch about hamburgers, but I'm much easier going on pizza. Now that we've cleared that up, I'd give Art a solid 5 stars. I don't know if it's the best stuffed pizza in town, but I don't know that I've had any better (have had all the big name places downtown). I can tell you based upon my experience.... Phone guy was a bit brief but didn't mess up my order. Delivery was quicker than I expected, especially since I ordered a stuffed pizza. Food was hot and delicious. The biggest "wow" factor was that my wife tried both the thin and the stuffed and really liked them both. This may not seem like a big deal, but she's one of those "ugh, the only place in the world with real pizza is NYC" - so the fact that she actually liked their stuffed pizza is amazing. She had Uno's and compared it to a root canal sans Novocaine.
(5)
Daniel S.

had the thin crust sausage, it was pretty good, crust wasnt real thin, but not too thick, they put a good amount of meat on it
(4)
Jessica V.

The best Chicago style deep dish ever! After having tried Lou's, Gino's, and Giordano's I can honestly say, that this pizza is a good as it gets. We usually come here for a slice whenever we are in the mood for pizza, but we recently ordered a whole pie fresh, and it was phenomenal. The restaurant itself is not that impressive, but the pizza speaks for itself. The dough to cheese/sauce ratio is perfect, and the sauce is outstanding. I highly recommend trying this place out if you want some serious pizza!
(5)
Erica I.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Art of Pizza yet! It's been one of my top favorite pizzas since I moved to Chicago 5 years ago. I'd say it's almost as good as Lou Malnati's, but a different type of deep dish. It's way better than Giordano's because of the crust and the sauce. The sauce is kind of sweet, but not too sweet, and not too heavy on top. The crust has a nice crispy crunch to it, unlike Giordano's dry, bland crust. It's a little salty, and has a subtle buttery taste. So so good. One time, I do remember ordering a medium deep dish for delivery and the crust being a little soggy, but I think that's just because it took a while for delivery. So my solution is to pick it up from now on! I've never tried the single slices, but I'm sure they aren't going to be quite as fresh and good if they've been siting under a heat lamp for a few hours. Also, they aren't exactly the friendliest on the phone, but at least they are quick!
(4)
Noiemi L.

I've been coming here for the past six years and have never been disappointed. I like it better than Giordano's. Stuffed spinach, mushroom and onion is great for vegetarians. For a fast, filling and cheap lunch or dinner this is my go to place.
(5)
Eric R.

I'm not from Chicago. I looked up the best place to get Chicago pizza and this is what came up. I drove here, ate, and was 100% satisfied. Slice and a drink for just over $5. True Chicago style pizza. Good stuff. If you're from out of town and you're looking to get a slice of Chicago style pizza and nothing more, this place is a no brainer.
(4)
Kristen M.

Wonderful! And I got a free 2-liter with my order! Great pizza and at a very reasonable price!! Will definitely order again! and again....and again....
(5)
Robert K.

Really, very good.
(5)
Jean P.

Awesome
(5)
Misha T.

$3.75 for a big fat slice of deep dish pizza is something I can get behind pretty easily. despite not being made to order it tasted pretty fresh and the crust had good texture. Also the plus to not being made to order was I got to just point at it and in less than a minute it was already partly in my belly.
(4)
Jay n.

I have been ordering from Art's for almost 20 years and have never been disappointed. Is the Pizza great - YES. That said, I really like this place for their daily specials and dinners. Monday - Baked Lasagna Wednesday - Chicken Parmesan Thursday - Ravioli Friday - Baked Mostaccioli Now, all these daily specials are less than $8 bucks and they are big enough to feed two people. They come with a salad and bread. That's right, a meal big enough for two people for less than 8 bucks. They have pizza by the slice all the time - give them a try, they've been impressing me for almost 20 years.
(5)
Lolia S.

The dÃ©cor is pretty bad (painted murals of an Italian city) but the pizzas here have earned press coverage, Zagat plaques, and a place on numerous best of Chicago pizza lists. They also have salads, sandwiches, pasta, BBQ ribs and daily specials. You can order whole pies or slices. They have many varieties of pizza to choose a slice from, including thin crust, pan pizza and their famous stuffed crust. The dining room is large, with TVs and shakers filled with parmesan, oregano and red pepper flakes. * Slice of spinach & mushroom stuffed crust pizza ($3.19): it's served w/o reheating, so the bottom of the crust is too soft, almost slimy. The tangy hearty tomato sauce on top is very good, a bit acidic with pronounced oregano flavor and the pizza is filled with a ton of gooey mozzarella cheese. The butter crust isn't as sweet or rich as some and has delightfully crunchy edges. Shame about the soggy bottom, this was a good pizza. It's better to order the whole pizza (they deliver) or go earlier in the day when the pizza hasn't been sitting around as long.
(4)
Andy M.

I was surprised when my wife suggested the Art of Pizza for our regular, Friday night dinner. The last time I visited this place, it was a small, cramped area that was strictly for take out. I didn't know they expanded. The dinning area is reminiscent of a High School cafeteria. Nothing but tables and chairs and bare walls. If you opt to dine in, be prepared for a bare bones dining experience. But like I always say, It's all about the food. I was quite relieved that the Za was just as good as I remembered it from the day's I lived in Lakeview. I ordered a couple of slices of their stuffed, Sausage and Peperoni and I wasn't dissapointed. The ingredients were fresh and delicious. The sauce was top notch. It's nice to know that some things (like great pizza in my old hood) haven't changed.
(4)
Angelica P.

Love, love, love this place! Finding a place that serves deep dish pizza by the slice it's rare but this pizza tastes great too. It's reasonably priced for what you get, the slices are huge and definitely filing. Spinach deep-dish is highly recommended.
(5)
Gena K.

Shut the front door this pizza is so good. It takes FOREVER for delivery (but it's deep dish, so what you do), and when it finally arrives it weighs like a thousand pounds b/c its laden with wonderful artery clogging goodness. Don't order if you have portion control problems b/c you will eat yourself stupid on it. So stinking good.
(5)
Luis M.

GREAT dinner last night with my FULL slab of ribs as the daily special for 9.95? awesome deal.. this place is def NOT just a pizza place!
(5)
Amber R.

I was the girl who came in today for pizza and I tried throwing my ice cream behind the register trash can and I missed and I still feel really terrible and annoying! Your service was quick and excellent and the pizza was delicious! I'm really really sorry again!
(5)
Michael U.

Following our gluttony at Doug's, I had Pizza on my mind - alas my dining companions were stuffed and holding out for dessert. Never one to let the appetites of other stop me from my culinary adventures my plans went on undeterred - a stop at The Art of Pizza was programmed into the GPS and off we went. Arriving toward the middle of lunch hour I was surprised at the lack of cars surrounding the small strip mall, but glad that our wait would be short. Walking into Art's I was instantly struck by the heavy scents of tomato, pepper, and butter in the air - exactly like a pizza joint should smell. Approaching the counter I was...I guess the word is "greeted" but a sullen looking young man who acted as though it was a great inconvenience to tell me which pizzas were available by the slice. Listening to the options I decided on a slice of deep dish Art's Special which was plated and handed to me without further warming and without as much as a smile - $3.25 please. Making my way to the table I must admit the dÃ©cor left a lot to be desired - but thankfully the pizza did not. Thick, hefty, and absolutely loaded with fresh toppings the sausage, onion, mushroom and green pepper special had just the right amount of toppings versus cheese, a wonderful buttery and crisp crust, and the best pizza sauce I've tasted in many moons. Starting with a fork and knife then later proceeding to pick the slice up and eat it by hand I was amazed how the crust was able to support the heft yet how delicate it was in the mouth. While the pizza could've stood to be a little warmer, the flavor certainly topped Giordano's or Pizzapapolis (Chicago and Detroit, respectively, and my only previous Chicago-style experiences) and rivaled the famous Lou Malnati's with Butter Crust that I had two days later. Poor service and ambiance would normally knock off two stars but the pizza was so damned good and the single slice option so convenient that I can't complain too much. I'd love to order a full one next time, the sauce was sublime.
(4)
Katie R.

this place just didn't do it for me. maybe pequod's has scarred me for life and i'll never look at pizza in the same light again, but there was nothing special about this place. we got a vegetarian deep dish. the ingredients were fresh, the cheese was very tasty, but oddly enough, the sauce was only tasty - or even detectable - in spots. i started to think that maybe i was going crazy - i mean, how can sauce be so tasty in some spots and not in others? isn't it all seasoned together? maybe not. if it had been more uniform, i would have given four stars. the crust was a major disappointment though. way too doughy, super soft.. would have been better without it! although the end of the crust (you know, the kind you scoop the bread out of) was yummy.
(3)
Dave C.

This is a great little place to stop by for a slice of pizza or a sub sandwich(try the Italian). The prices are very low and the quality is very good. My favorite is the stuffed spinach, mushroom, onion. One piece will fill up an average adult for about $2.50. The subs are huge and are around $6. The pizza however is the best and highly recommended here for lunch or late night. I wish there was romaine lettuce in the salads being offered but you can't have everything in a place like this. Try it out people.
(5)
M L.

What is it about Chicago pizza where you put little effort in the sauce. I came here based on Yelper reviews and went out of the way to this place. Everything about the pizza was good except the sauce. The crust was a nice shade of golden brown and the cheese tasted fresh but the sauce...it came out of a can. I say "Chicago" in general because this is the 3rd or 4th place where the sauce tasted exactly the same. It tastes like the stuff you get from a corporate cafeteria. Since this was on a Tuesday, the daily special is a Meatball sandwich for $2.99. It was delicious except and you guessed it...DA SAUCE. YUCK YUCK YUCK. The sauce ruined a perfectly made sandwich. Maybe next time, I'll bring my own marinara and they can make me a special pie.
(3)
Claudia S.

I haven't been here in years, and by years I mean about 5. However, my job used to order a LOT of pizzas from here for inventory, and everyone made sure to hang around just so we could load up on pizza before leaving. My mom's been coming back here lately because it's cheap and filling and tonight I decided what the heck, I had no patience to cook, why not? Their dinners come with so much food, I don't know how you couldn't be full after. Any slice of pizza is $2.95 (which I still think is a good deal) and I swear, EVERY time I've ever gone in, the same guy is there! Plus, he's friendly. While waiting for my food a massive crowd came out of nowhere and up until the time I got my food (about 25 minutes later), there was a line that would seem to diminish and right before it did, a swarm of people! Personally, I like the pasta dishes...but I'm not hard to please when it comes to pasta, in all honesty. I tried my mom's leftover soup and while I thought it was different than what you'd expect, I thought it was good. Fried chicken? Tasty. Meatball sandwich? Delicious. Manicotti dinner? Ehh...I guess I don't like ALL pasta dishes, but that's because ricotta and I haven't made peace yet. Regardless, I remember when this place was tiny, and now, it takes up the entire lot. All the workers are friendly and it's good food for cheap. My dinner was $5.25 and it was 4 pieces of chicken, fries, bread and a garden salad. Yeah, I will definitely keep this place in mind when I'm on a budget and I just can't bring myself to cook.
(5)
Jay W.

Pizza is so subjective, but this place does little for me. Chicagoist rated it among the 20 best Chicago pizzas. They win all sorts of awards. Frankly, I think it's sorely lacking a character that would set it apart from so many other deep dish (NOT PAN, NOT STUFFED) pizza places around. The pizza is not bad, but... it tastes EXACTLY like Giordano's. If there is a difference in the sauce, it's indiscernible to the pallet. They may use a handful more cheese. bread and cheese. That's their pizza. I'm not a big fan of Giordano's, so I can't be a fan of Art of Pizza. Leaves me with an ambiguous disinterest in a return trip. Would I avoid it? No. Do I have an interest in returning? No. Nice they have a parking lot, albeit small. And you can get out for under $10 and be stuffed, if this appeals to you. It's not without its pluses. My opinion - no way is this 5 star, unless you're a local twenty-something stopping in for a glossy-eyed snack after a long stint on a barstool. I could see this place really appealing to that crowd.
(3)
Cindy B.

The first time I have ever had Chicago-style deep dish pizza was here. I ordered a slice of the pepperoni and sausage. It was great! At the small price of $3.50, I left full and satisfied. On a Tuesday afternoon, there wasn't much of a wait and there was plenty of tables to sit at.
(4)
Sue H.

Went here to celebrate our son's birthday. Place is very casual - you order and seat yourself. Pizza was absolutely delicious !! We will come back again when we are in town.
(5)
Brian F.

Delicious stuffed pizza sold by the slice for lunch. Very inexpensive, very quick, and VERY good. I tried the pepperoni and sausage stuffed and will definitely be back to try more.
(4)
David R.

Pan and stuffed pizza by the slice is pretty rare in this town, so Art of Pizza is a gem for just that reason--they have both. The pizza is pretty darn good, and they always have a wide selection of slices. The last time that I was there it was so varied that I struggled to make a choice. Thumbs up for having interesting vegetable options such as spinach/mushroom and spinach/mushroom/onion rather than just boring single-veggie slices. My earlier review seems to intimate that I left unimpressed, but while it's not the best on earth, I would call this pizza top-five in Chicago. I still wish that it was hotter when it hits the plate, but that's a tradeoff for having so many slice options prÃªt Ã manger. Fresh out of the oven it might be top-three.
(4)
Joy L.

Had this place deliver to our hotel during our stay in downtown Chicago. Extra few for being outside the delivering area but totally worth it. They called us when they got downstairs and 3 ppl complimented the pizza on the elevator ride up. Tried the art special and Hawaiian pizza. Half and half. Pan crust. And definitely yummy. Art special was flavorful and I loved the mushrooms. The Hawaiian pizza had huge chunks of pineapple and Canadian bacon was a wonderful touch. Only wished they had thought to bring some parmesan cheese and chili when they delivered.
(4)
Ryan S.

Looks like we made the wrong choice. I've been hearing how amazing Art of Pizza is from my friends and coworkers. Finally, we decide to try it out. Thought it would be a perfect opportunity to eat something delicious while watching the Cavs carry on their 13 game winning streak (unfortunately they lost last night). We order the stuffed (deep dish, I'm guessing), which apparently was a bad choice. The pizza looked great, but it was that buca de beppos bland taste that really kicked it all off to a bad start. Not to mention, the pizza wasn't nearly done, as you approached the middle the dough become more and more uncooked. I'd try the thin crust, but never again the stuffed.
(2)
Andy R.

This pizza truly is awesome. I considered it a solid four stars as there is other good deep dish pizza in the city, but what tipped me to make it five stars is that the thin crust is equally as good. That's something special, folks. My roommates laugh, but I tell you - it's the magical herbs and spices. Never had a problem with delivery, the one time I picked up they gave me a time and then said there was 20 minutes left when I got there. A pretty good record considering the frequency I eat there. And the pizza by the slice is a hell of a deal.
(5)
Arturo B.

I am updating my review because my first experience seems to be kind of a fluke -- What I mean is that I know that Art of Pizza is capable of great things, but rarely do they deliver. Some Yelpers have mentioned that they have "off days," but I think that it would be more appropriate to say that they have "On days," seeing as they are "off" the majority of the time. At least in terms of slices... The last four times I've been there the slices were room temperature and lacking in cheese and ingredients. It is also strange that out of their infinite array of slices, they do not offer a spinach deep dish. Yes, they have spinach, mushroom and onions , or just mushroom and spinach, but why not just go for a plain spinach slice? I don't know anyone who likes baked onions on their pizza. Anyways, I'm sure I'll go back just in anticipation of an "on day," but I'll try to order a full, hot pizza in advance. Deep dish, spinach.
(3)
Aurelio G.

Like the majority of the others have said, this place makes some really great pizza. I prefer their stuffed pizza over the thin crust. It's so good, I sometimes get a slice to go with my sub. Speaking of subs, they have subs! Yes they have great pizza but they make a pretty good sub sandwich, too. Forget Subway's $5 foot longs. Come here and get a $5 foot long that has meat and tastes much better (ha, take that Subway). Two can share a sub for lunch for $2.50 a person. What a lunch deal. My past co-workers consistently skipped ordering the pizza and went straight for the subs. And the guy with the glasses that usually works behind the counter is awesome. Nice and friendly. Even hooked me up with a free slice of pizza. Glad to see they expanded the place because sometimes I felt like a sardine in a can waiting for my order. Now if they could only expand the parking lot. During the evening rush hour, it can be a pain in the ass to make a left turn outta there!
(5)
Zhenya S.

If Jesus came down and said take me out to eat, this would be the first place I'd take him. The cheese, the sauce, the bread, the crust... Unreal. If I could eat something my whole life, it would be Art Of Pizza. If food was a girlfriend, I'd ask Art of Pizza to marry me. This pizza makes s-x feel mediocre when you compare the feeling you get from your first bite.
(5)
Eric H.

AoP is just about as good as stuffed pizza gets in Chicago, and they'll give you the real deal at a reasonable price. (They also have other formats, but the stuffed seems to be the draw.) The slices are very consistent, the sauce is yummy, and it all goes together well...enough so that you don't much mind gooey top crust, a standard stuffed pizza gripe. Of course, it has strip mall ambience, but there are plenty of other places to go if you want a nice sit-down stuffed pizza that takes 45 minutes to get to the table. Come here for a quick slice that slays the appetite and scratches the itch. Now I'm hungry, and will have to stop by tonight....
(4)
Hal V.

This place rocks! You must try the stuffed deep dish with Italian sausage. I really enjoy Lou Malnati's thin crust, but when it comes to deep dish, The Art of Pizza is THE BEST!
(5)
Alex F.

My friend was raving about this place on New Year's Eve Day, after we had gone out on New Year's Eve Eve as if it were New Year's Eve. Follow? Irrelevant. Anyways, I can't officially judge their pizza just yet for two reasons: I may or may not have still been drunk which means my sense of taste was impaired along with everything else, and I got it by the slice so it wasn't fresh out of the oven. But I will say it was damn good. (There's no way I'm going anywhere near claiming it "the best" under these circumstances.) What really sells Art of Pizza for me is the prices. Subs for $4.95? Stuffed pizza for $2.75 a slice? I don't think they're even marking that up over a whole-pizza price. Ask me whether I'd rather have a "Five Dolla Foot Long" from Subway, a $96 sub from Qu**no's, or a $4.95 sub from an Italian pizza joint. No contest. The setup is kind of fast-foodish - order from the window, bright colors all over, not the most impressive decor. In other words, don't bring a date here. But do go there.
(4)
Mike K.

For those that like pizza.... This little place has Chicago's best pizza. It has that American Pie-Stifler and the gang eat here after school feel to it, with huge, greasy, big cheesy slices...or any other type of pizza you may like. Like several of my ex's they deliver quickly, and they're cheap. Excellent. And they just may have the best deep dish pizza humans have ever tasted.
(5)
Christine J.

They have the best sauce here - sweet and tomatoey. I usually get the pan pizza here since I just can't get used to the sauce on top of the cheese. Tasty buttery crust that's not dry at all. I love their super speedy delivery too. They have daily specials, and you get a whole lot of food including soup and salad and bread. Great value and good food.
(4)
Ross H.

IMO, It's OK. The best thing the Art of Pizza has going for it is that it's inexpensive. You can get a slice of Stuffed Pizza -- which is plenty -- and a large drink for under $5, which is something we can all agree upon. But when it comes to Chicago Style Pizza, everyone has different tastes, so take this with a grain of salt. I think it's definitely important to say that my favorite Chicago Style joint is Giordano's, and my least favorite is Lou Malnati's, so that gives you an idea about my own personal tastes so that you can see if you could possibly like this place or not. Cheese- Good, but they don't give you a ton in your pie. Not over-flowing like a lot of stuffed-pizza places, and cheese is my favorite part of the pizza, so the more the merrier. Sauce- A little over-powering. Zesty, which is good, but it overshadows the taste of the cheese and the toppings, which is kind of disappointing. Crust- Buttery, but extremely bready, meaning it's very thick and soft. I personally prefer crispier crusts. Still this place is pretty good, and I still eat here time-to-time. But is it the best in Chicago? I would say no.
(3)
Carri A.

I miss the days that I was in the delivery zone for Art of Pizza. I'm a big fan of pizza in general, and Art of Pizza is a solid choice for a slice or two. The deep dish is delicious, perfectly cooked and there is an abundance of toppings choices. I highly recommend the spinach! Dont be alarmed if the guy answering the phone sounds like he wants to die or if it takes an hour and a half for the pizza to be delivered. It's worth it though.
(4)
Kelly W.

Oh AOP, why must you be so far away and not deliver to little old me? Why do I not have a car to visit you more often? Oh goodness!!! It is probably better that I don't live closer to AOP because then I would eat there everyday and therefore would need to be rolled everywhere. This is seriously some of the best pizza I've ever eaten (and I've eaten a lot of pizza)! I hope to visit here again, sooner rather than later!
(5)
Janet E.

DELICIOUS pizza!!!!! Great thin pizzas. I dont know what the ingredient is but it was very fresh and flavorful! Definitely check this place out!
(4)
Eric H.

This is my favorite pizza. Why? Ok, lets get into why AOP is so phenomenal... -They have cheap slices ($3.00) -Their pizza sauce is homemade (like many places, I know) and has more flavor than any sauce I have encountered. Yet, the pizza is not overburdened by the sauce -The ingredients on each slice are plentiful -The crust, omfg, the crust is buttery and garlicy, yet light enough to allow you to eat two slices before you go into a food coma -They typically always have 6-10 different kinds of pizza available for slices. I personally like the Art Special and the spin, mush, onion, and sausage. -AOP offers thin, pan, and stuffed most of the time Seriously, this is the best pizza in the city! I feel that such a subjective statement has never been so factual as this. Alas, to be fair, the thin/New-York pizza here is not the best. But, you go for the deep dish. The Pan. The Stuffed. The whole cohesive deal! My blood is flowing from writing this review because I believe in it more than any other review I have written (on any page since I am new to Yelp). The subs at AOP are very delicious as well. And, they are $5 footlongs. With more meat that is FRESHLY cut and great giardiniera. BOOO-YAH. oh yea, limited parking. Soda is $ .25 for a refill.
(5)
Aaron T.

bottom line: i thought i'd be blown away by deep-dish in chi-town, but honestly this didn't taste that different than zachary's. now that's not such a bad thing as zachary's is pretty awesome for deep dish. this restaurant felt very, very casual and could use something to improve the ambiance as everything inside the restaurant felt very bland, save for the food.
(4)
Sunny R.

I've been ordering from The Art of Pizza pretty regularly for over a year because I like supporting small local businesses, but my experience tonight has guaranteed I'll never go back. When I received the wrong pizza, I called back to let the staff know. Since it was already late and they were busy, I didn't want a new one delivered but asked if they could please credit me for a future pizza. I was shuffled between a few different staff until the man who took my order got on the line and told me I was wrong and that was what I had ordered. He insisted that not only had I asked for what I received but that he had said my order back to me. I'm sure that is the protocol, I'm certain he didn't do it this time. I had actually stated my order twice for confirmation because I have a dairy allergy and wanted to confirm that he understood that half needed to be without cheese. Mistakes happen but the way he acted over it was ridiculous and completely unprofessional. After speaking with someone else, i was reluctantly told I could receive 25% off my next pizza order. What a joke! With so many restaurant options, I suggest supporting one of the many who value their customers and take pride in their service.
(1)
Maura S.

Grabbed a few slices to go last night. Fast and cheap dinner! I had a slice of supreme, which I would have been very happy about had my crust not been a bit gooey (undercooked?).
(3)
Grant f.

I've had good pizza here and bad pizza. That's the risk you take when ordering pizza by the slice. If you eat in they are very inconsistent. I am assuming that they are more consistent if you order a whole pizza made for you fresh. As far as service goes there is none. The staff has the personality of a pizza box. I would probably be the same unless I was the owner. The worst is if you are eating close to closing time they will throw you out. No joke, they will tell you to were closing you will have to finish your food outside. If it wasn't for this I would have given them a better rating. They should stop taking orders a half hour before they close and that would solve this. But again money trumps service.
(3)
Sarah C.

It's hardly the best deep dish in town, but it's damn good and has TONS of toppings to try. I also highly recommend their thin crust....most people pass over it for the bellyful of deep dish, but it's amazing-- especially the wheat crust. I will say also that their delivery is super-prompt and always arrives hot!
(3)
Vickie L.

Some of the best pizza by the slice ever. They have a great selection of pizza by the slide in both pan and Chicago-style. I've also had the spaghetti dinner here which is HUGE! Came with a salad, soup, roll and a large portion of spaghetti. There is no atmosphere, it's a large room with drawings on the walls, and usually a baseball game on. But they have free parking, if the lot is full street parking usually isn't that difficult. Get dessert here or go across the street to Baskin Robbins
(4)
xavier n.

Great pie! The sauce has a nice sweet yet a little spicy flavor to it. Service was good and so is the delivery service if you go that route. Definatly worth a try.
(4)
David A.

I rate this place as a top 5 pizza place in the city. Not fancy, BYOB, simple service and great deep dish/stuffed pizza. Prices are reasonable. The desserts are over priced and a very small serving, this is the only issue with the place.
(5)
Dan M.

Variety of thick and pan slices to go. They taste good and have a (small) parking lot. Do you really need any more information? Get off Yelp now and go get some!
(4)
D L.

Order the stuffed, it has the sauce on top. It's off the friggin hook. I prefer spinach, mushroom and onion or just cheese.
(5)
Jim W.

I may have found my favorite pizza place in Chicago. At least, right now, it's my favorite deep dish place. I admit, I'm biased based on the TimeOut article rating "the best" pizza in Chicago. My opinion is also swayed by the fact that AoP sits in a shitty strip mall. For some places this is discouraging, particularly if the restaurant is meant to classy, but for AoP, a simple pizzeria, it works and makes me feel like I "made a discovery". This place is CHEAP and mad props for selling by the slice! $2.95/slice, any slice, deep dish, thin crust, toppings, cheese, whatever. Never will I settle for a substandard slice of pizza for more than 3 bucks within a 2 mile radius ever again. The menu is fairly extensive, with pastas, italian sandwiches, etc and there are daily specials, which I will return to try. AoP is a point and order at the counter type place, and you can mix/match to your heart's content and have them throw it in a big pizza box to go if you so choose. The dining area is simple, 2 rooms of tables and counter space. You bus your own plates. 'Tis homely. Everyone has their own definition of what makes a good slice, but for me, AoP pizza has a nice buttery crust, a rich, but not overly heavy dose of cheese, and tasty sauce that isn't overwhelming. The multitude of combinations of toppings to choose from w/o having to pay a premium certainly adds bonus points. The only drawback I can think of for AoP is that it's not close to any public transportation...maybe you can take the bus up Lincoln to Ashland...maybe you can walk from Belmont or Southport stations...the good thing about this though, is that you're forced to walk off some of the pizza you ate since you ate so much since it was so good! Looking forward to the update after I've tried some of the other items..
(5)
Val B.

Melty, greasy, thin or thick, this pizza makes the grade. I haven't been disappointed yet. Just so you know, their "thin" pizza isn't like crispy thin-crust as you may expect. It's more like regular pan pizza, maybe a tad thinner. I tend to pat the top of the slices with a napkin to catch the extra, unnecessary grease, but it's so yummy. Free liter of your choice of beverage (Pepsi products only) with the purchase of a pizza. I haven't tried any of their sandwiches yet, but the pizza rocks! There is a large seating area with TVs -- nothing special, just places to sit. I only get carry-out, and while it can get crowded at the pick-up counter any night of the week, it goes quickly and the staff is cool. Free parking in the small lot out front.
(5)
Garrett C.

OH BABY!!! Best Deep Dish in Chi, Best Stuffed in Chi, and their thin crust is pretty damn good too!! The sauce is tangy and in perfect proportion, the crust is buttery and delicious (alternating between soft and crispy as appropriate), a perfect amount of cheese...I would've given them 4 stars because of the cramped eating area, but they expanded into the next storefront and now have ample seating (kinda tight on parking though). BOTTOM LINE: If you have someone come in from out of town and they want the "real deal" Chicago style pizza...Take them to Art.
(5)
Matt H.

This pizza is good but not great. The price is right: $3 for any slice, whether it's a stuffed, just cheese, deep dish, or not.. It's not the kind of pizzeria that heats up your slices in a pizza oven after you ordered. The slices are all kept in some heat-lamp pod and served right away. I didn't think it was very tasty, but my sausage stuffed deep dish was pleasant and filling. The cheese non-pan slice was just that--plain.
(3)
Julia D.

This is my first yelp review ever, and I knew I had to pick a Chicago business that was worthy of my inagural review. Hands-down, it is Art of Pizza. My first year living in Chicago I lived 1/2 a block west of Art on Nelson. After my roommates' Dad and my Dad graciously moved us in they got Art of Pizza slices for a hearty thank you lunch. All 4 of us have been obsessed with it ever since. I'm talking the deep dish here. The crust is buttery and crispy, but not so hard that it will scrape your mouth. The sauce is exquisite with ripe tomatoes and wonderful seasoning and spices. The toppings, whether spinach and mushroom or sausage are always plentiful and in perfect compliment to the cheese that tops the pie. It's hard to explain how good this stuff actually is. If you order for delivery, be prepared for an hour wait, and more on the weekends. Just sit still, or go take a walk, and enjoy the anticipation because it is SO worth it. I've never had a pizza from Art delivered anything but piping hot. On the other hand, if you need a quick, nourishing, delicious lunch or dinner stop in in for one of the many slices they keep ready. So good, so cheap, a slice and a pop costs around $4. And you won't be hungry for hours after. The guys who works at the front counter is always there, and he's so cheerful and awesome and I swear he remembers me when I come in. Giordano's etc .all have their place (primarily as tourist restaurants or a convenient place to bring a larger group), but if you want Real. Chicago. Deep Dish. don't look any further.
(5)
Bridget K.

I arrived in downtown Chicago after a METRA ride and commute on the EL. I was craving some Chicago-style pizza. My siblings and I went to the Art of Pizza. The pizza was good and reasonable. They had a tv which was nice because we got to watch the end of the Bulls playoff game. It was very reasonable and a nice atmosphere. I would go back again.
(4)
Amanda Z.

Oh. My. Goodness. I've been hearing about this place for ages, and I finally ordered it last night. Holy cheese and deliciousness! We shared a large (ha!) stuffed, pepperoni pizza. Never in my entire life have I had ONE piece of pizza and been so full I felt icky. But the GOOD kind of icky where I desparately wanted to eat another piece because it was so cheesy and good! This pizza was phenomenal. Buttery crust, delicious cheese, perfectly spicy pepperoni. And what a deal! I mean, a large will feed me and my bf for three meals, easy! PLUS if you spend $15 or more on delivery, they give you a free pop (and anyone who knows me, knows I love my free stuff, AKA wampum!!!) If you enjoy a thick slice of pie, pizza pie that is, you MUST try this place. It's so good, you'll make yourself sick;) Totally worth it!
(5)
Lauren B.

This review is for the stuffed crust pizza (by the slice). So I was pretty disappointed. Soggy crust, basically not crunchy at all, I thought the sauce was overpowering the other ingredients. I had spinach, mushroom and onion. This pizza might have been verification that I'm just not a "stuffed-crust pizza kinda girl" but I will for sure go back and try their pan pizza. Their prices are great and I LOVE the option to get pizza by the slice for those days when I need pizza but when I don't want to eat tons of it. I will give them another shot, maybe just 1 cause there are so many great pizzas in this city.
(2)
Molly R.

So sue me, I am a Chicagoan that absolutely HATES "Chicago style" pizza. I personally believe tomatoes/sauce belong INSIDE the cheese. Thin crust is just fine by me, and that rare pan style (where the sauce is, indeed, UNDER the cheese) is even better. Needless to say, I was beyond thrilled to see someone still made such a pizza..and made it very, very well. Art of Pizza is now my #1 local pizza joint because they realize we pizza lovers need choices! I find their pan pizza to be near perfect: butter crust, gooey cheese, abundant toppings. I was underwhelmed by their calamari, but that's not what I came for, anyway. My only complaint is service: I usually go to pick up, and you have to wait in a huuuge line (instead of having a designated pickup window) where some Dilbert-like creature and his family is taking forever to decide what they want. Just ORDER already- it's likely to be good!
(5)
Vanessa L.

This was my first time trying deep dish pizza. My airplane seat buddy from my four hour flight recommended I try some once I get to Chicago. Of course, once I landed, I yelped deep dish pizza and found this place to be very popular and wanted to try. I went with a friend of mine and we ordered a whole pizza. Boy, we were wrong in doing so. Haha. Out of 6 slices we were only able to chow down 4. Slices are huge and sooo good.... that's a good thing. :] My friend said that he was in Chicago a couple months ago and tried a deep dish pizza at a place that had expensive deep dish pizza (don't remember the name) and didn't get the same great quality that this place has. P.S. He now recommends this place and craves it once in a while.
(5)
Jason P.

4 stars on the Chicago pizza snob scale is actually very good. I generally judge pizza with the hot sauce test. If I can put tabasco on it sans guilt, it really isnt good pizza. I would never taint Lou's with tabasco, and I put tabasco on everything! Dominos? Papa Johns? I will probably need a gallon of hot sauce, but none on good pizza. Not that I don't partake in non good pizza from time to time, but it just isn't the same. (deep dish) Art of Pizza definitely shouldn't be accompanied with hot sauce. I walked in not really familiar with how this place works. I was trying to figure out how we were going to navigate getting what everyone wanted without ordering too much food. I was pleasantly surprised when the majority of the dine in people were just chowing down on slices. I was even more delighted when they had slices of stuffed spinach mushroom that day, which was exactly what I was in the mood for. I was feeling good after two monster slices but I wanted to try the thin so I went with a slice of cheese. Ironically, that left me with a strong craving for tabasco...
(4)
Michelle D.

Best damn pizza I've had in Chicago or anywhere. Period. Believe the hype, you won't be disappointed. The best thing about this place is that despite all the glowing reviews you see here, whenever I step into Art of Pizza, I NEVER wait longer than 5 minutes for my little slice of heaven. You definitely can not say that about some of the other pizza joints/chains in Chicago. When my parents came to visit me a month ago, I took them straight to AoP...no need to wait 45-60 minutes for a pizza in an overly crowded restaurant. Right?
(5)
Neline S.

OH.MY.GAWD. I didn't believe my friend when she said this was the best pizza in town (since I was all about Giordano's). Anyway, I was home for Xmas break and we went here for their mushroom and sausage stuffed crust pizza. It's a 45 minute wait but it was well worth it. I nearly melted in my seat as I sliced into that cheesy goodness. The crust was excellent since you can taste the butter in it. MMMM butterlicious! It was cooked at the right temperature so it didn't scald your mouth. The eating area is a bit cozy so it can get crowded at times especially Friday night and they have a few tvs mounted up so you can watch some random movie on WGN. Man, as I write this, I'm drooling about it right now. God, this is great pizza!
(5)
Michael P.

After listening to Dean Richards on WGN rave about this place for months, maybe years, we made a special trek to the big city to check it out. The first disappointment - we blew right by the place (Old Dean failed to mention it is tiny little storefront in a tiny little strip mall off of a very busy street). After a turn around - no small thing in the big city - we found a spot to park, pulled in and just looked at each other, kind of shocked that after all the marketing flap, this little joint was, well, the place we were to find pizza Nirvana. We walked in like we were like two teenagers giddy over getting our first beer - (the moment just before you pop the bottle open - goofy with beer lust and feeling that you just pulled one over on the beer police - the moment just before you take a swig and realize - WHAT THE ??? it aint't all that!). Unsure of what to order, we asked the unkempt gent behind the counter what was fresh, both got slices of pepperoni... sat down, bit into them, looked at each other... and waited.... waited for the ... something...singing......bright lights......pizza bliss....... it never came. The pizza was good, it was deep dish, it was fresh. Just like at a bazillion other pizza joints in Chicago. I just don't get the hubub about this place. If you live in the neighborhood, it may be your favorite joint. If you are new to Chicago and pizza, you may feel it is the best you ever tasted. If you are new to pizza joints that sell by the slice, you may think this is a revelation. I ain't buying any of it. This is a decent, neighborhood pizza joint that is convenient if you live in that neighborhood or are visiting friends there. I give it that. It is just not worthy of traveling across the city to experience. Check out your own neighborhood - chances are you can find pizza just as good, closer to the crib.
(3)
Olga C.

Hands down, the BEST stuffed pizza in Chicago. The crust is buttery and crispy on the outside - perfect. The sauce is not too chunky, not too sweet - again perfect. The toppings are fantastic (pepperoni is my favorite for stuffed). All this, for a crazy low price. Also, unlike Giordano's, they sell slices of stuffed pizza. Fanny-tastic! I also tried their thin pizza, which is ok. The reason to go to Art of Pizza is stuffed pizza. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Amanda C.

THIS PLACE IS SUCH A GOOD DEAL. I got this delivered one Saturday night. For around $7 including delivery, you get an entree that can easily last two meals, a salad, and loaf of bread. I got the pasta special of the day which was something baked with a lot of cheese. The salad had a pretty good variety of vegetables for being a plain side salad and the creamy Italian dressing is the way to go. The pasta was pretty generic but better than what I would expect for the price. I will definitely order this again.
(4)
Liz P.

So far in Chicago, this is my second favorite pizza place. Pizano's has my heart for the number one spot, but the Art of Pizza is a very close and very good second place. The slices are huge--I was full off of one slice of their stuffed pizza. The crust is buttery and delicious and the sauce is a wonderful combination of sweet and tomato-y. If you're in the neighborhood and want some great Chicago pizza, this definitely one of the best places to go. Just a heads up, if you order "thin" crust, it's not cracker thin, it's more along the lines of pan style. But still incredibly delicious.
(5)
Michael L.

Decent pizza, convenient delivery
(3)
John R.

This is my favorite Chicago Pizza place to get Pizza by the slice for their Pan and Stuffed. Their crust for each has a nice buttery softness that's a little easier to bite into than other pan or stuff places, like Giordano's (which I also love). Crust has just the right amount of flavor, not overdone. Cheese and ingredients are fresh and reasonably priced. Their thin crust is generous on the cheese and, like their Pan/stuff crust, has plenty of flavor. Their thin Meaty Delight is my favorite chicago-styled thin crust pizza in the city. I am not a meat lovers fan either, but this is the exception to that. The inside is casual, BYOB, and plenty of seating. Though it's not a place that's really known as a dine-in restaurant, mainly because their service and quality is great on their delivery and carry-out. That said, a good amount of people bring in beer on weekends for dine-in. Definitely not your typically deserted take-out place. They also have great weekly deals on non-pizza menu items.
(4)
Oscar the Death Cat B.

My favoritest pizza in the world is stuffed spinach with sausage, and after reading so many 4 and 5 star reviews for Art of Pizza, I was expecting to be absolutely blown away by their version. But I wasn't. A good stuffed spinach pizza should have loads of spinach baked into every mouthful of cheese, but it seemed that the spinach was just sprinkled on rather sparsely. And the sausage was served up in bland little nuggets. In spite of the disappointment with my particular pizza selection, I can see a few reasons why Art of Pizza might please other pizza enthusiasts: - They offer a good variety of pizzas by the slice - and by that I mean a truly GOOD selection of fairly fresh slices, not a paltry handful of dried-up leftover slices like you see at a lot of pizza places. - The sauce has a unique sweet/tangy flavor and the crust is somewhat tender and buttery - though not quite as buttery-good as Lou Malnati's buttercrust. - They have parking! Though my pizza selection didn't measure up to many other local pizza vendors that can do the stuffed sausage/spinach combo just right - such as Chicago's Pizza, Edwardo's, Bacino's, Giordano's - I may someday try Art of Pizza again to see if I have better luck with another type of pie.
(3)
Joel C.

The greatest slice of stuffed pizza you will ever have. I found Art of Pizza on accident while living two blocks away. I have gained 5-10 pounds easily from an obsession born on that day. Chicago is known for iconic food: the Chicago hot dog, the Italian beef, Maxwell Street Polish and the trump card itself, Chicago deep dish pizza. Yes, there is a difference between deep dish and stuffed. And with it comes a preference. And if your preference is a sauce-on-top stuffed, the monster of all pizzas, then Art of Pizza is the last stop along a long ride of famous Chicago pizzerias. Art of Pizza offers three varieties: thincrust, deep dish and stuffed. They make a decent thin, an excellent deep dish -- the kind Pizzeria Uno gave the rest of the depraved world -- and finally, one of Chicago's top-rated stuffed. The Art of Art's Stuffed: Flaky, buttery crust (IMHO the best in the city) + Standard toppings + LOTS of cheese + Wonderfully tangy, spicy, rich pizza sauce _________________________________________ =Chicago's Best Stuffed Pizza Among my Top 10 Chicago meals, I would include an Art of Pizza Deep Stuffed Spinach and Mushroom. I am not a vegetarian. The combination of gooey cheese, tons of spinach, the soaked-yet-crispy crust and that punch-you-in-the-mouth sauce are an extraordinary taste experience. Art of Pizza earns my 5-star on their stuffed pizza alone. While their thin and traditional deep dish are very good, they aren't Chicago's best. Helping the grade, the service is always friendly (in person), it's a BYOB establishment (Foremost Liquors is right across the street), they have a new expanded dining room and the lunch and dinner platter items are always cheap and nasty-good. Their Chicken Parmesan is not the healthiest item, but massive and delicious (aided, I believe, by that damned pizza sauce). The competition is fierce and everyone has an opinion. I've enjoyed many a Chicago stuffed pizza, from Gino's to Chicago Pizza Co. to Giordanno's, and Art's features the best crust and sauce combination I've encountered, putting it on top of a prestigious crowd.
(5)
Sarah P.

Love this place! Friendly service, pleasant atmosphere, and amazingly fantastic pizza! The crust and sauce are delicious, I'm drooling just thinking about it. Been there multiple times, both to eat in and take out. You'll have a wait (the normal 45 mins. or so for deep dish) when you order a whole pie, but you can order by the slice in store. Decent price for a slice or two and something to drink. Parking can be difficult, depends upon what day of the week/time of day it is. I've parked in the lot (very tiny), on the street, and been blocked in out on the street ... but that person was waiting for his pizza, and promptly came out and moved his car so we could leave!
(5)
Asher B.

Okay, okay, so the decor is a little lackluster and the location is out of the way (at least for Chicago visitors like me), none of that matters when the pizza is spot on perfect and you can get it by the slice in 5 minutes. No need to stand around like a dope waiting in line for a taste of deep dish downtown if you can make it out to this gem. The crust was perfect, the sauce was pure magic and you should go.
(5)
Natalie B.

Their pizza by the slice isn't the best but it will sure do when you don't feel like waiting 40 minutes at Gino's East! The pizza was good, the sauce was very delicious and seasoned well. I also ordered the mostaccioli dinner and that did take a while but we had the pizza to eat before then so the wait was tolerable. They brought us out soup and salad before the mastaccioli and my friend said the soup was pretty good. The salad I can't complain about, nothing special. I must say though that their dinner specials are a darn good deal. You get a lot of good food for your money. The mastaciolli was hot and fresh out of the oven. The cheese was mmm delicious and seemed like it was of great quality. I wish I could have gone back again before leaving Illinois.
(4)
Nana H.

Forget Gino's, Uno's or whatever else those touristy deep dish places are in the loop. This is the only deep dish pizza that I've liked and will have again in chicago. I generally like thin crust, but the deep dish here actually tastes balanced and not like a shit load of bread with some cheese and tomato sauce on it. I strongly believe deep dish should be by the slice, like for real- why would one want to do that to them selves? BYOB FOOLS!!
(4)
Timothy M.

If pizza were like women, this would be your old stand-by, your best gal, your Saturday night squeeze. Decently reliable, middle-of-the-road mid range pizza. I've never been too impressed with this place, but I've never been put off by it either. It's a tad cheaper than some of the other joints, and it's a local shop so I like ordering from here just fine. Now, when I feel like dropping the extra couple bucks, my favorite now hands down is Pequod's.
(3)
Stephanie P.

This was the very first pizza place we tried when we moved to Chicago almost 2 years ago, because it was close by. We knew at the time that it was good. We just didn't know how good. Over the last 2 years we have tried all the highly recommended big name pizza places in the city yet we still come back to Art of Pizza.
(5)
Jo B.

We were dying to try a real Chicago style deep dish pizza. So after reading tons of review on yelp, we finalized on going to Art of Pizza. We ordered a combination deep dish cheese-stuffed crust. There were only 2 of us, but my husband insisted on ordering a whole pizza instead of the slices. The slices are all ready to be eaten, but the whole one takes around 45-60 minutes. But they don't tell you about the long wait. After seeing all the other diners eat their food & chasing my daughter everywhere, I couldn't take it anymore. Luckily, there is a big dining area but I was hungry & irritated. It's almost an hour & I'm sick of sipping on my diet coke. We were ready to go and my husband complained to the manager. They gave us $10 in cash back & our pizza came right out. The pizza was excellent! It was saucy with the right amount of sausage. The crust was buttery & flaky. The wait was worth it. But be prepared next time you order a whole pizza.
(4)
Dana P.

Best pie in the city!
(5)
Lee D.

So I've been finding out that I give nearly all my 5 star ratings to pizza places. Bias? Probably. It is my favorite food. However, I have learned to expect a lot. But also, you know what they say about pizza...it's like sex, even when it's bad, it's still pretty good. Enough rambling. Art of Pizza is phenomenal. EVERY slice is only $3.19 and they have TONS of options hot and ready to go, even deep dish. That's right, no more waiting 45 minutes for a famous Chicago stuffed slice. I went there on a Sunday afternoon and they had at least 7 different types of slices available immediately. They had 2 thin crust choices, one pan type, and about 4 deep dish/stuffed pies all hot and ready to go. I was incredibly impressed by the selection. I ordered a thin pepperoni and a stuffed sausage and pepperoni. I am a huge fan of both genres but I have to give the edge to the stuffed here - it stood out more than the thin. That said, if you are not on a diet, order both and you'll have the best of both worlds. Bottom line, excellent quality pizza, affordable, and slices available on demand. PLEASE don't change Art of Pizza and I will be back veryyyyyyyy often. So happy to find this place only a couple blocks from my place. OH! I almost forgot, they also have their own parking lot for about 10 cars. Bonus awesomeness.
(5)
Kista W.

BEST DEEP-DISH in Chicago. I have had it everywhere, and actually quite enjoyed it everywhere, so if you like deep dish you can't go wrong. I don't recommend eating at the restaurant, it's small, it's just not a nice space, however, for delivery this is THE BEST PIZZA IN CHICAGO. I have been taste-testing for years (and running marathons just to off set the damage) but Art of Pizza is the only deep dish I crave anymore. Just eat it.
(5)
Eric V.

Art of Pizza still remains as one of my favs in the city, especially if you like the thick ooey-gooey style of deep dish. Thin crust/NY style loyalists beware! I really enjoy the bright tomato flavor of their sauce, and the crust has just enough exterior crispness to hold in all that delicious cheese. Bonus 5th star for delivering from Lakeview all the way up to Lincoln Square!
(5)
Matthew S.

Winter in Chicago is getting old. Delivery is a lifesaver, especially when you live close but are still lazy when faced with wind chill. Now, one of my favorite pizzas in the city belongs to Pizza, Art of. Their butter crust is similar to Lou Malnati's, but liked it better overall. They could probably get away with charging more given their competitors in the city, but don't tell them I said that.
(4)
K S.

I drive by Art of Pizza often, and vaguely remembered a recommendation from a friend, so I decided to stop in. Parking was a bit of a hassle (the tiny lot was packed), but I found street parking on the adjacent block. I prefer my pizzas without toppings (plain cheese, or maybe cheese and spinach) and I appreciate the fact that there are always a stuffed or deep-dish cheese slices available. This is a perfect place to stop in for lunch - the prices are very low for the pizza-by-the-slice. The pizza is fabulous - the sauce is rich and flavorful and the crust is perfection. Their salads are always fresh, with crisp, delicious veggies. The service is fast and the staff are pleasant. Needless to say (I think...) deep dish/stuffed pizzas take a long time to cook. You can certainly call ahead, but there is no way around the wait (unless you want to eat the prepared slices).
(5)
Joseph G.

I have never had Pizza that is better than this place. The cheese is plentiful, crust is buttery, sauce is tasty, and toppings are quality. I want some right now. Prices are very reasonable and they always have good slices ready for takeout. I love this place.
(5)
Luke S.

Not impressed! They were not friendly, the pizza tasted like it had been sitting out for a while, and it was not cheap. I'd much rather make the drive up to Evanston for a slice of Gigios.
(3)
John G.

It's hard for me to say there is a definitive "best" when there are so many great options in this town. But this place is really, really good. Their ingredients are fresher than the Prince of Bel-Air, and their sauce is, well, their sauce is fresh too.
(5)
Austin L.

Believe it or not, the "best pizza in Chicago" title is subjective. Consider me one of those people that has Art of Pizza as best in town. It's cheesy, greasy, and perfect. Stuffed, deep dish, and thin crust are ALL outstanding. The sausage is great, as is everything else. My little complaint is that if they would embrace the old-school red-checkered table tops the way most pizzeria's do, it would be what I consider the world's perfect pizza joint. Also, don't go for anything but the pizza. The other stuff is okay, but they could scrap it all off tomorrow and still get the same crowds. Lastly (I swear), slices are really good, but there's nothing like downing a pie straight out of the oven when the cheese is still scolding and you're downing Diet Pepsi in between each bite because the roof of your mouth is burning, yet you can't stop eating because it's just that good.
(5)
M.G. S.

A pizza crust is something I never really talk about. Not sure what they are doing over there at Art of Pizza, but wow. Simply wow. I reheated it today. Still wow.
(5)
Patrick O.

Best deep dish ever, even better is that it won't drain your wallet.
(5)
Richa A.

Ventured all the way here from the loop at a friend's recommendation. She told me it was the best deep dish in Chicago. Not true, but still pretty good! Partly our mistake -- we ordered by the slice instead of a whole pizza made fresh, which makes a huge difference when it comes to deep dish. So even though it's super convenient to grab a slice, if you're making a special trip to come here, that's probably not the way to go.
(4)
Ricka D.

Art of PIzza used to be a weekly stop for me when I worked down the street. A meal for less than $5 is hard to find, but for a (huge!) slice of stuffed pizza and a pop on the side, I'd walk out of there completely satisfied. If I wasn't trying to keep my girlish figure, I would have probably gone there way more frequently. My favorite is the spinach, green pepper and onion, but I usually chose my slice by pointing to the most fresh-out-of-the-oven-looking pizza (steaming and extra saucy). Everyone that I have brought here has loved the pizza, and unfortunately I have yet to find anything in the 'burbs that is close to comparable.
(5)
Diana T.

great deep dish pizza
(4)
Marc H.

Best place i've found to get a really good single slice of chicago style deep dish.
(5)
Paige W.

Sick of my standby, Ranalli's, and actually just flat-out sick, I was looking for a little deep-dish delivery fix at the end of my long day in bed. Art of Pizza is actually just down the street from my boyfriend's apartment but about two and a half miles from my place, but they said they'd deliver with no problem. The guy I ordered from was very friendly. Snaps. I placed my order at an off-time, about 4:45, so the delivery was especially fast, but the driver used that noggin to let himself in my front door (which graciously leaves itself partially open for guests to come and go as they please when it's cold) and bring the pizza all the way to my door. Most delivery guys don't do that. I gave him a nice tip for that, but I was shocked that the bill for a 10-inch pizza (SCANTILY topped, might I add) came to $24 including my tip. Ouch. Now, for the pizza. The sauce is phenomenal. There are little flakes of delicious oregano sprinkled on top of the pizza, and my whole apartment was filled with pizza smell as soon as I opened the box. I wish there had been more sauce, really. Overall, I can't say I loved this pie as much as I wanted to. The crust was greasier than I like, the cheese was just plain bizarre (very strange mouthfeel, to use a snobby wine term) and I'm almost POSITIVE that wasn't Italian sausage on it. I barely made it through two pieces, which is a bad sign for me. I PLOW through deep-dish! Ah, well. Working my way down the list of Chicago pizzerias... Next!
(3)
Timothy W.

I've had a lot of stuffed pizzas since I've been here and I never liked any of them, I was starting to wonder what the big deal was about Chicago deep dish... In fact when I hear Chicago deep dish it gets on my nerves. I ordered a stuffed pizza w/ italian sausage from here and I must say it made me a huge fan. I wouldn't go as far to say that this is the best pizza place in Chicago, but I certainly like it. Everyone has their own opinions on what great pizza is - this worked for me in particular. The only shitty part of the experience was the 1 hr 15 minute wait and I called to complain and I was rewarded with a free liter of Mountain Dew but I don't drink soft drinks so that was a bust.
(3)
Brendan M.

Their pizza is awesome. I almost never try anything new because I like it so much. They use alot of sauce. That is proper. It is approaching righteousness but sometimes they undercook it just a little bit (to be fair I usually get a stuffed pizza with extra tomato and pepperoni and I think the tomato keeps the interior too cool and wet). Its not quite a science. Its an Art, and it is beautiful.
(5)
Andrew S.

The Art of Pizza. Tides ebbing and flowing are what best can characterize the harmony which the Art of Pizza creates. Golden crust that speaks to the heart. Wonderfully seasoned sauce is as satisfying as a mother's milk to a babe. A cheese that every cow dreams of making. Toppings suitable for none other than a king. Picasso. Warhol. Bob Ross. Art of Pizza.
(5)
Merrin P.

So I've had this pizza twice now - stuffed pizza both times. I have to say that I loved it the first time and was only mildly impressed the second time. I think the most important thing to remember here is to make sure that your slices or pizza is hot and hasn't been sitting out too long. The bf and I made the mistake the second time we went to get the slices that were already in the warmer rather than waiting the extra 7 minutes for the fresh slices. So morale of the story is that it tastes great as everyone has said, but get it while it's hot. On a somewhat similar note, next Sunday we are going to hold a taste-off between Art of Pizza and My Pi. my friend Meredith and her bf LOVE art of pizza and my bf loves My Pi so it should be a great, FILLING day - at least we are doing the Wrigley Run that morning so I won't feel too guilty. I'll post the results later...
(3)
Reyna H.

I love the Art of Pizza! I've heard all the hype, and had never experienced it until one lovely Saturday. The food is amazing, not just the pizza.( You get a definite bang for your buck) The people are friendly and attentive. I love the buttered garlic bread, buns, everything. Their pizza is also amazing, but overall a great experience. Also, if your order is over $20 they give you a free 2 ltr automatically! We all win in a situation like this.
(5)
Andy S.

Hands down the best deep dish and stuffed pizza in the city. The sauce is definitely what sets this Art of Pizza apart from the rest of the places in the city, the perfect consistency and level of spice. Delivery has always been prompt resulting in a pizza that is still plenty warm. I always enjoy the free surprise 1-liter of soda they bring, makes for a good bet with friends: What will it be this time? Mountain Dew Code Red? Sierra Mist? Who knows!
(5)
Natalie O.

The. Best. Pizza. Ever. The stuffed is my favorite, but all the pizza here is awesome.
(5)
John S.

They have amazing sauce, fresh toppings, and awesome stuffed pizza. Speedy delivery also. The only downside is its a little pricey. The last two times I ordered a stuffed pizza I got a pan. I never tried complaining so I am not sure what would happen. Regardless they got demoted.
(3)
Kyung P.

I'm a pizza snob. I do not think all pizzas are made equal. This wasn't all that great, I mean, I obviously ate it, but I probably won't order this again. We had the thin crust with sausage/mushroom/green peppers/onion. I didn't see a single mushroom on the pizza. Boooo. Maybe I'll try the stuffed next time. I wish Palmero's was closer. We ordered at 4:45pm on a Sunday, and it took 1:15 for delivery. We don't usually get anything delivered, but this seemed a little excessive (considering I only live 5 blocks away).
(2)
Kathleen O.

This is my absolute FAVORITE pizza in Chicago and since moving to Rogers Park, I can no longer get my weekly delivery :( SO SO SO GOOD!!!
(5)
J R.

Best stuffed pizza in the Chicago land area!! Highly recommend!! :)
(5)
Char Y.

I thought their pizza was just ok after hearing and reading SO much about this place.
(2)
jennifer b.

Yes, I know deep dish is allegedly what they do best, but I don't feel you can judge a pizza place soley on deep dish until you've had their thin crust. Why? Because Art of Pizza's thin crust pizza is horrendous. Domino's crust tastes less like cardboard (yeah, I said it!) And their deep dish? Still not that great. Giordano's or Chicago's is better. And I'm not sure the cheese was entirely melted in the last deep dish pizza I got from them. Ew.
(2)
Adolfo A.

Have been going here since 2002. Best stuffed pizza in Chicago. Now to be clear, I'm giving 5 stars to the pizza. I would advise against ordering anything else off the menu. Pizza is what they do best, the rest is unfortunately filler. The stuffed pepperoni and stuffed spinach and mushroom can't be beat!
(5)
Kelly A.

What a find! I was perusing the streets of Chicago, en route to a birthday party, and feeling slightly distraught that I didn't have time to get deep dish pizza on my last night. Without warning, my boyfriend spins the car to impulsively pull into The Art of Pizza's parking lot. It. Was. Wonderful. It reminded me a lot of Giordano's: it is very thick (I can only handle one slice) and the crust is to die for. It's also very cheap, less than 3 dollars for a slice of pizza. I would definitely go here all the time if I lived in the area. It's probably a good thing that I don't--I would have to confine myself to sweatpants due to my expanding waist from this joint!
(5)
Jonathan K.

This little gem is tucked away in a little strip mall in Lakeview. I've been here twice and it hasn't disappointed. Pizza was just right. I hate pizza that's too oily, too crusty, or has too much topping. Yes too much topping is possible. This place may not have the big brand name but if you want a good slice for a good price do yourself a favor and come here.
(5)
Erica T.

I've never actually eaten here, but we get delivery from here all the time. Their stuffed pizza is great, probably my second favorite in the city. Their sauce is a little sweeter than than I like, and sometimes the pizza seems like it is a little underdone, but other than that, this is some pretty good pizza.
(4)
George R.

I love NY style pizza and Barnaby's, but his place does deep dish like an artist. A buttery, crispy crust, light-fluffy dough, hint of sweet in the fresh tomato sauce and real, gooey cheese. We've ordered their pizza for almost 7 years after our softball and football games and taken it to our local bar that doesn't serve food. We have never had a bad pizza from Art of Pizza. It took us almost 5 years to try their deep dish and it was a shame because it's just so good. AOP has been rated as the best in the city, which is legitimate depending how hungry you were when you rated, but this is consistently good pizza. They just expanded to double the size or more so it must be known.
(4)
Joe T.

Like Julia D., I have chosen THE ART OF PIZZA as my inaugural review. Haling from the east coast, I was very skeptical of deep dish pizza. I like my pies New Haven style: thin, crispy, blackened crusts and fresh, minimal ingredients. After an unfortunate experience at GINO'S EAST, where my single serve spinach deep dish tasted like a breadbowl filled with ragu, I swore off deep dish pizza for a time. Then I moved to Roscoe Village and, after much convincing from my roommate, I agreed to try a slice of THE ART OF PIZZA. Sadly, when I paid my first visit, they had no vegetarian slices left on the hotplates. I was disappointed, and I swore off deep dish pizza for a second time. When I finally returned to THE ART OF PIZZA, the pieces fell into place. I bought one slice of green pepper, mushroom and onion stuffed pizza for a couple bucks, and my life changed. The clouds lifted and the birds sang. I never imagined deep dish pizza could taste like this. In the many times that I have been back there, I have never had a problem with there being no vegetarian options. I have since tried deep dish pizza at a number of deep dish pizzeria's claiming to be THE BEST DEEP DISH PIZZA IN CHICAGO. LOU MALNATI'S, GIORDANO'S, GINO'S, EDWARDO'S, PEQUOD'S, CHICAGO'S. None of these places are nearly as good as THE ART OF PIZZA. One caveat: yes, delivery and takeout orders do tend to take a very, very long time. Be prepared to wait, but know that the wait is worth it.
(5)
Justin G.

I had heard about Art of Pizza years ago from someone who said it was the best in the city. I don't think it is (sorry, I love me some Lou's), but it is damn good. By the slice heightens the appeal of dropping in for a quick slice. It also helps that the individual slices are monstrous in size. Delivery is usually prompt, and I've never had a problem with the order; I do live 6 blocks away, so that may be why. The only complaint I've ever had about it was that I used to be one block out of their delivery zone, and they wouldn't cross it. But really, that's just silly and selfish. No legitimate complains.
(5)
Jonathan H.

My company always seems to be wanted to get this pizza. I've had it on a bunch of different occasions. I enjoyed it but the 1 star I took off was for how long it takes to get it delivered. We're ordering it during the day, so I cut them some slack because they probably only have one driver...but it's still always a while.
(3)
Alf O.

The slices here are incredibly good. Much better than you would expect from a strip mall, by-the-slice joint. Their deep dish can go toe to toe with anyone in the city.
(4)
Gino T.

I heard so much about this place and never had a chance to try it. Well I stopped in to try some of their pizza. Now I tried the pizza by the slice and it really wasn't that great, good but not the best in the city. Giordano's I think is better and they're maybe the third best pizza in town. I'm gonna try and order a whole pizza next time
(3)
Matt C.

I had been here a few times and was a bit underwhelmed by their pizza by the slice, but after hearing suggestions that you need to order a fresh pizza (so f'n obvious!), we gave this place a try and I am glad I did. We ordered a pan style pizza with sausage it was excellent. The pizza itself was extremely fresh and loaded with nice flavorful chunks of sausage. Took the leftovers with me on the long flight to Stockholm.
(4)
Beth G.

Very casual - almost divey - and not entirely pleasant to dine in. It doesn't appear they have liquor service, either, and they weren't advertising themselves as BYOB. But the pizza! The deep-dish pizza by the slice is wonderful and affordable. It's great to be able to sample different toppings on a per-slice basis. Flaky crust, perfect amount of cheese, and sauce that is slightly sweet. My favorite Chicago-style deep dish I've tried. Will certainly go back and try the other varieties of pizza, but carry out this time. The salads were passable but nothing to write home about.
(3)
Sara M.

Pretty damn good, but so highly caloric. I seriously gained 6 lbs this week after eating there. You can only eat one slice too. Still I recommend going here. I'm on a quest to eat good pizza in Chicago.
(4)
Becky B.

This is the best pizza in Chicago, which by default means it's the best pizza in the entire world. Also, pet peeve -- people that don't like deep dish pizza (traitors) to begin with shouldn't really be the judge, jury and yelp reviewer when it comes to deep dish places, right?
(5)
Carri C.

Art of Pizza is my favorite pizza place in Chicago. In addition to great pizza (lots of toppings, nice crust and sauce), they have excellent Italian beef sandwiches and spagetti. Delivery is always timely and the food is hot. Great option and they have a large delivery area.
(5)
Alex O.

ALL THE COLORS! This place is the best when you don't want to wait 45-75 minutes for your deep dish they have slices hot and ready to go. They'll even charge you the same price to build a pizza of all the different ingredients, love this place... Absolutely love this place because of the BYOB
(5)
Kiarash Z.

After reading reviews of how expensive Art of Pizza was, I was surprised to get a slice for $2.75 and a pop for a buck more. A lunch for two people, each with a soda and a slice, was $8.50. And the pizza was magnificent. I can only imagine what it's like when you get a fresh pie. Listen, I'm a New Yorker, and I'm admitting loving a Chicago deep dish pizza. That alone should convince you to go. Also, they show "Maury" on their flatscreen TVs. Pizza + paternity tests = lunchtime bliss. I do love deep dish, and Art of Pizza makes my favorite.
(5)
Stephanie K.

I'm pretty picky about my pizza, and frankly, Art of Pizza just didn't satisfy my craving. In fact, I only got through about half of my slice before simply giving up. What I look for in a great pizza, in no particular order: - crunchy crust - fresh ingredients - 'good' sauce - not too sweet, not too many spices One thing I remember about Art of Pizza was that their crust was soggy and flimsy. And with all the stellar options in the city, that's just not acceptable.
(3)
Kevin F.

Art has great pies but I love their cheap daily specials. The Italian sausage on Monday and meatball sandwich on Tuesday - both for the low, low price of $2.49 are incredible deals! Sure, there's a minimum order for delivery ($11, I think) and a delivery charge of $2.95 but what a deal! Your order comes with a liter of soda (Pepsi products), I believe. And you must try the full slab BBQ rib dinner on Sundays for $9.95 (spaghetti & meatballs for $4.95). The dinners come with fries, salad, bread, and soda. You can't beat it with a stick!
(4)
Dirt B.

A shinning beacon of hope in a city populated with tourist traps and inferior slices, Art of Pizza is a mecca for great pizza. I was introduced to this place a few years ago by a friend and gave them a holler on my caller to order an Art's Special Deep Pie one fine afternoon. Cubs game was on, I had a few beers, and wanted great pie. It arrived hot and ready and when my mandibles sunk into that first slice I was transported to a magical land, a land of colors and sights never seen before by human eyes. All my senses seemed tuned to the very essence of the cosmos, at that moment I was one with the universe and my God, I COULD SEE FOREVER! If you want deep dish that isn't Loop fare for tourists, order this pie. You will not be disappointed. You have Dirtball's seal of approval I give two thumbs up and an around the world snap.
(5)
Cadillac M.

Having a deep dish slice right now...sausage and pepp. It's Luke warm n still bomb.com . I'm gonna have terrible heartburn in like 45 minutes....but this is one of the places that is worth the heartburn. Bacci can fuck off...seriously how is that place still open. Anyway, this place has a plethora of dank ass slices, its chill, the staff is hood as fuck, and the cops are always here...eating ofcourse. Johnny 5-0 definitely gets down on some slices. Did I mention on Wednesday they have a $3.75 combo sandwich that is delicious...but also guaranteed to give u some mean heartburn. Alright I'm going back for a thincrust slice...rolaids here I come!
(4)
Frank W.

Years ago this was my #1 lunchtime pizza spot. I loved the fact that they sold deep-dish, pan, and thin crust all by the slice, something that was very unusual for a quality Chicago pizza place. Then it seemed underrated, but now people are saying "best pizza in Chicago". That's crazy talk, IMO. I was never blown away by it like I was by the Gino's sausage, the Edwardo's spinach and mushroom (when not undercooked:-)) or the Giordano's anything. It is really solid stuff though. Truly delicious.
(4)
Jennifer L.

This is by far my favorite neighborhood pizza place. Great cheese-sauce-dough ratio on the thin crust. Their deep dish is delish, with an awesome crust (I'm all about a good crust!) The sauce seems a bit sweet to me, although surely it's the same sauce as is on the thin crust. Hmm...perhaps I need to do a side-by-side taste test. Yes, in the name of science and research, I'll make that happen in the near future! Delivery takes a while, although usually arrives within the given time.
(4)
Ernest F.

Sure there are other great pizza places in the city, and I go the them from time to time. But hands down, The Art of Pizza has the best all around pizza. If you disagree you're wrong. It would be nice if they served alcohol and was nicer, but it's all about the pizza, man. Still Chicago's best kept secret.
(5)
Sara C.

It's all been said in the reviews, but these guys are king when it comes to Chicago deep dish pizza. Growing up, I was definitely a Gino's East girl, but when I was in town last year, I finally stopped in after listening to my family go on and on about it. It was 100% worth it. The thin crust pizzas looked great, too - but it's tough to order that when you're in Chicagoland only once in a while.
(5)
Laura H.

This is the best deep-dish I've had yet. Have not actually been there, but ordered delivery many times....can't go wrong with this place making you feel like you're experiencing Chicago thru pizza.
(4)
Anne D.

Ok, so I know this place is continually winning "best pizza in Chicago" awards, but I have to say that I was kind of disappointed. My pizza was decent, but I was really bummed that when you order by the slice, it's just pizza that's kept warm and really tastes like reheated pizza. It had clearly been sitting around for quite some time, despite the fact that it was crowded and I ordered a popular flavor. I guess it was my mistake for not just ordering a whole pizza, but the place is kind of confusing given the absence of waiters and a counter to order at. It's definitely more conducive to ordering by the slice. If I do come back here, I'll make sure to get an entire pizza instead, but for now I just think I'll stick with my Lou Malnati's.
(3)
T M.

Tried this place after seeing it on a list of top 25 pizzerias in Chicago. I was not disappointed. We ordered a stuffed pizza 1/2 spinach 1/2 mushrooms green peppers onions. I favored the mushrooms and green peppers onions over the spinach. The pizza was delicious and is definitely deserving of a rating in the top 3 not 25 pizzerias.
(4)
Grace L.

I may not be the best reviewer for the Art of Pizza, as I don't really like stuffed Chicago pizza (sorry)...but I at least I am open to it. But $2.75 for a gigantic STUFFED pizza slice?! You will not find a better deal than this on a huge slice of stuffed pizza pie. I got a triple-topping (mushrooms, spinach and green peppers) slice and barely made it through half of it. But apart from the joy of paying mere pennies and waiting no more than 10 seconds for a slice of stuffed pizza (as opposed to the typically anticipated 45-60 minutes), the dangers of already-sitting-out pizza-by-the-slice still stood: hot, but not fresh-out-of-the-oven-hot and a slightly soggy crust. I prefer the cheese melted and oozing, which was not the case with this slice. I'm willing to try this place again and order a fresh-made pizza as the reviews for it are too great to pass up...and I'm really not that turned away from the slices as the $2.75 deal still outweighs all the shortcomings of getting pizza-by-the-slice...so I'm sure I'll be back. Really only 3 stars because I don't like stuffed pizza that much in general...but I'm willing to let it TRY to please me. I'll keep you updated.
(3)
Chelsea L.

Best pizza in Chicago, hands down! Zagat rated, don't be fooled by the tourist traps off Michigan Ave. Art of Pizza is the real deal. I've been here every time I'm in Chicago. Pick any Chicago style pizza, you won't be disappointed!! Personal face is sausage and spinach. Amazing!!!
(5)
ARIEL H.

simply nice environment and people even even you just want to fillout out the stomack. This is great place to stop. needless say more. just check it out yourself. enjoy :-)
(4)
Gretchen O.

This place serves pretty good pizza! Unfortunately, it's hard to know what they have to offer - the waiter will tell you, but if there's a line, he probably won't tell you slow enough to register what's what. Not a huge problem; something they have will look good, and you'll be happy.
(3)
Araceli R.

good pizza still........we try the fried calamary and we disapoint on that taste like plastic but the italian beef is delicious add hot peppers yummy........
(3)
Bill J.

The stuffed, thin, and pan pizzas are truly pieces of artwork. The joint gets 5 stars due to the italian beef and chicken wings being out of this world.
(5)
iddells E.

I went here last weekend and ordered a stuffed pizza. I can't say that it's the best, but it's pretty good. I think I like Giordano's a little bit better, but Art of Pizza comes in at a close second!
(4)
Corey S.

People that say they don't like Chicago deep dish pizza have never had Art of Pizza. The mere thought of the buttery crust and sweet tangy sauce gives me a mouthgasm. If you don't like this pizza, you don't deserve to have a tongue.
(5)
Eliot D.

Plain and simple... My roomate loves it. I don't know if he is hooking up with the owner, an employee, or maybe just someone that goes there a lot, but he is the most loyal Art of Pizza customer out there. Its also right down the street.. I think its OK. Its not the best pizza I've ever had, but its about a 7 out of 10. Its a little pricey so I don't eat there that often.
(4)
Tuya S.

If Sunderya shouts "Finger licking good!", then it is that good and very affordable (believe me she's the original pizza monster). Whenever I want to treat her I buy the large deep dish for carry out. Their pizza has become such regular entity in my monthly diet, like bread and milk we buy at our local market, that I did not even bother to write my fancy review about it. I never tried anything except their pizza, but why should I, when the pizza is all just finger looking good.
(5)
Vanessa C.

If you love thick crust pizza, this place is it. The crust is thick, and buttery, but never burnt or too crispy. I have tried many pizza places in Chicago, and this one is by far my favorite. The pizza is delicious, and one of my favorites to order in the fall/winter. Delivery is reliable and punctual. Not sure if I would recommend dining in, but regardless, the pizza is 100% worth it.
(5)
Beavis M.

It's good, but $58 for two medium pizzas seems a bit much.
(2)
Q M.

I kind of wore myself out on Chicago stuffed pizza, so it had been awhile since I'd been in the mood for a deep dish. I had heard good things about Art of Pizza and I wanted to give it a go. I wasn't disappointed. My very meaty pizza arrived hot and fresh and delicious. I had a little trouble with the crust, but the stuffed parts inside totally made up for it. Yum!
(4)
Mark A.

I love Giordano's, but this is something different. Honestly, I think the rarity of Art's Pizza (it being so far away for me) makes it taste all that much more better. But you know what - G's doesn't have the pan. Art's has deep, thin and pan - which makes it my favorite. I'll go there early and eat a slice of pan while I wait for my deep dish to go. That's sweet. They also have some other pretty good looking items on the menu, like chicken and ribs. I swear I'll try one of them these days, but the pizza is so good. And they have daily specials! How can you not love a place that has a daily special...I mean, a daily special! One day, after a long training camp for a fight or something, just something to celebrate....I plan on ordering a LOT of stuff off Art's menu, including pizza. I'm talking ribs, chicken, fish, shrimp, burgers, subs, deep, pan, thin...all of it - dessert too. And I'm having a 5000 calorie party for me and my friends. I can't wait.
(5)
Adrienne C.

Cheap. Thats the only upside. After living in NYC, its gonna take a lot more than this to impress me. It truly did not live up to the hype.
(2)
Amber H.

I have worked at Giordano's & grew up with the Italians in Bridgeport, I think I know my pizza. There isn't much that the Northside beats the Southside on in my book, but as long as Art of Pizza is up there they will have us beat in pizza! They have this awesome buttery crust without the cornmeal flakes that end up all over you, your couch, & your rug. Its a hole in the wall place, not grand dining room or wine list, but I'd rather have a beer at home sitting on my living room floor with a good movie and kick ass pepperoni pizza on the coffee table. The ribs are decent there too, and the Sunday dinner special makes it totally affordable!
(5)
Sonali K.

Art of Pizza is best enjoyed on a cold winter night with a great movie line up, a room full of friends, and some good red wine. Whether it's the spinach and mushroom or the green pepper and onion, they all satisfy my hankering for a good deep-dish pizza. This is one of my winter favorites and is probably one of the few things that makes me look forward to a cold Chicago night. Art of Pizza, I look forward to meeting again come December and January!
(4)
aaron g.

This pizza is too good. I've had my fair share of pizza and this really surprised me. I thought that one slice would have been enough to fill me up but that was not the case. I would have given five stars but just wish the slices were a bit bigger.
(4)
jenny m.

Let me preface by saying I really expected to be wowed and blown away by the pizza based on friends assertations that it's 'the best pizza in the city'. And while it was good, I can't say that I agree with my friends. In fact, I thought the thin crust was pretty similar in taste to a few other places I've ordered from (Pete's, Golden Crust). I will order it again, but at this point I can't say that it stands out as 'the best' or even in my top 5. Although, I haven't tried the stuffed, so maybe that's where I'm missing the boat.
(3)
Sarah K.

This is, without a doubt, the BEST deep dish or stuffed pizza in Chicago. Absolutely fantastic.
(5)
A.J. M.

This might be the place for Chicago Deep dish. This isn't a chain which is going to lure the tourist types which is a plus. The best stuffed pizza I've had, that is for sure.
(5)
Audra S.

The BEST deep dish in Chicago! It's not a late night place, but you can dine in, even though delivery is sometimes the best way to go. No joke, this place blows Giordano's and Gino's out of the water, and not a lot of people seem to know about it. Also, try the Italian beef sandwiches and other stuff; it's all really awesome.
(5)
David R.

I don't believe there's a better stuffed, deep-dish pizza in Chicago. And if there's not a better one in Chicago, there's not a better one anywhere. Some people prefer Lou Malnati's style; that's fine, but that's not classic. Art of Pizza delivers on fantastic stuffed pizza with a sauce that isn't too sweet, and a fresh taste. Now that they've expanded in size, you can actually expect to get a table.
(5)
E M.

Not impressed. Not seeing what everyone else sees. Pizza doesn't have to be a parity product but this one sure is. Just because you're square and expensive does not make you good, Art of Pizza. Try quality ingredients and qualified delivery people who actually carry the necessary amount of cash to make change. Only then can you rightfully begin to overcharge me for this stuff. Right now, you stand out only in your costliness. Will not be ordering from here again.
(2)
Frank S.

Nice restaurant with a good variety of pizza slices(stuffed, pan and thin crusts). Usually have around a dozen different pizz'a to choose from, or you can order to your own taste. There is also a full menu of other Italian/American dishes available. I go for a slice of thin cheese, and a slice of pan sausage, which is more than enough to fill anyone up. The crust has a healthy dose of olive oil, a big fan of this!!!
(4)
Nikki L.

I love the pizza here man! Soooo good, I get the pan special with no mushrooms. OMG...the crust is light, flaky and buttery and the cheese to dough ratio is perfect. -nikki
(5)
Ren H.

I was really skeptical going here just because of the cheesy name and the random area its in but after reading all the rave reviews written before me I had to try it and I must say its delicious!! Its a lot cheaper than the big name restaurants and you can get deep dish by the slice which is awesome since one or two pieces is more than enough to stuff your face!
(5)
Sarah Z.

Very good pizza- well deserved award. I will be back!
(4)
evan b.

Every time I come to Chicago, I always make sure I come here for a couple of slices of their stuffed pizza. So amazingly tasty.
(5)
Jeremiah S.

Easily the best deep dish I've had in Chicago and I've tried many. Unfortunately, they don't deliver to me, but it's so delicious that I'll go out of my way to pick it up on occasion. I typically get a veggie deep dish with garlic (garlic is key!) and it's heavenly.
(5)
Joe L.

I've only been in Chicago for a short time, but before I ate here, I've been fairly unimpressed with the pizza. Art of Pizza definitely lives up to the hype. The crust is hearty, thick and flavorful (I got the pan pizza), toppings are thick and fresh, sauce has a great flavor, and it isn't so greasy that it weakens the crust. This place is definitely a jewel in Chicago's crown, highly recommended!
(4)
cara r.

Art of Pizza was guaranteed to get at least 3 stars simply by virtue of the fact that they actually delivered to my apartment in Old Town - it took us forever to find a place that would! We tried the pan pizza, and just had it plain since that's my favorite and the boy was getting over a stomach bug. This was the best non-thin crust pizza i've had in Chicago, by far. Perfect ratio of cheese to sauce for me, good doughy, yet still crispy crust. I loved it. We heated up the leftovers two nights later in the oven, and it was still delicious. I can't wait to have Art of Pizza for dinner again.
(5)
Madelyn H.

it was tasty and the toppings were fresh but i thought the crust was too doughy. i'm starting to feel like my favorite deep dish pizza place is little star.... in san francisco. this seems really, really wrong to me.
(3)
Neeraj D.

The specials are a great value and the pizza's are awesome! The service is great and the larger seating area is a great addition! If you are in the mood for pizza this is the place to go! We love it and take our friends and family from out of town for the true Chicago pizza experience.
(5)
Colleen S.

AOP ASAP. That's all I think of when I see one of these menus in my apartment lobby. I have not had this pizza in a long time and it's a damn shame. I was on a once a week AOP binge for a while that left me a little doughy. That might be due in part to the order of canoli I included eeach time. Deeelish. Delivery's fast too!
(5)
Laura H.

I ordered from this place for first time last night. Having won the "Best Deep Dish" pizza award, I thought I would give it a shot. It was OK... but certainly not the best. I prefer Gino's, Lou Malnati's and Pequods all over the Art of Pizza.
(3)
Wayne B.

Best pizza in the city, hands down. We live down the street from here and visit "Art" at least once a week....sometimes twice! Typically go for the deep dish (stuffed), but we've had the thin crust and love that too. Toppings, especially the veggies, are fresh and plentiful and the prices can't be beat. Plus, the employees are friendly and always recognize repeat customers. Can't go wrong at Art!
(5)
Justin R.

Pizza is pretty much the same everywhere to me. Hard to mess it up, although I have had bad pizza at a few places, but mostly it's all the same.
(3)
Joshua M.

Solid all around pizza place.
(4)
Clare K.

i would give this place 4 stars for the pizza...but the service really brings it down. i love competent people...but that is not what they seem to have. i guess maybe i am being too picky, but i generally feel that i should not have to repeat my order 4 or 5 times when its just a large thin crust cheese pizza. it got to the point where i was trying to think of a way to EXPLAIN what i wanted, like "ok-roll the dough out thin...then put some sauce on...and then just throw some cheese on top." i would like to try the famous deep dish pizza, but i am not sure i want to call back to place the order.
(3)
Lana M.

Good pizza. Crabby order taker. I have ordered pizza from here quite a few times and I do like it. But...most of the time the person who answers the phone seems annoyed that I am calling to place an order and it has happened more than once. Is it me he does not like??? Hmmmmmm
(2)
Patrick C.

Outstanding, Simply perfect pizza. You know when you see pizza in the cartoons with all the strands of cheese just stretching off of your one slice. They must of been eating this pizza, because man, this thing was loaded. So big honestly you really only need about one slice per person. Toppings all were delicious, with a good amount of coverage per slice. I cant see myself visiting Chicago again and not stopping here for a round 2. Fantastic!
(5)
Robyn R.

I LOVE this place. Everything is delicious. Everything is very reasonably priced. The portions are great. Order the lasagna dinner, for only $9, and you get soup, salad, bread and butter! Order the ribs, and you get a huge portion of fries, bread and butter. Order the Italian beef, and you get a LOT of beef. They offer any kind of pizza you could want. Thin crust, pan, or stuffed. Oh, and you might get a free liter of pop too. Whenever I ordered delivery, I didn't have to wait that long, so I assume the reviews here are just the ones that went wrong...but I have ordered for years and never had to wait that long. This place deserves to open a chain...forget Sarpinos, Domino's, and the other cheap crappy pizza that the other pizza chains have to offer here in Chicago. This one deserves my compliments.
(5)
Mike H.

I generally find pizza places hard to review. The problem is that I love pizza so much that I never leave a pizza place unsatisfied. With that said, this is hands down my favorite deep dish/stuffed pizza in Chicago. One of the main things I like about it is that the pizza is well cooked throughout the bottom so you can actually hold the slice up instead of having to use a fork and knife. Another great thing is that if you are driving by, you can simply just stop in to get a slice or 2, which a lot of places don't do for stuffed pizza. It's a good way to not feel like complete s*** about yourself for taking down a whole pizza, which can easily happen at a place this good.
(5)
Brian S.

Meh ...I do like the many options for slices ...I think I counted 10 choices. WOW I got the deep dish. Crust was excellent and toppings were great. I can barely give 4 stars ...because compared to Gionarios, this pizza fell short. I think I am permanently damaged on stuffed pizza, since I found my new favorite, but there is no reason why I would not recommend this place, if it is more convenient to get to, than Winfield for a solid stuffed slice ...
(4)
Rachel B.

Hands down, without a question....best pizza in Chicago for deep dish. Not the most impressive of interiors, but that's not the idea here. Super friendly staff, always smiling which seriously amazes me. When you feel like food comas and such, come here for the absolute best! No fluff or fancy ingredients, really pizza served straight up! Butter-like crust that literally sends your tastebuds into a frenzy. Highly, highly recommend.
(5)
Raphael D.

They suddenly stopped delivering to Logan Square. I used to love this pizza place but with an abrupt change in policy excluding my area I see no need to patronize. Furthermore the receptionist said they didn't deliver any farther north than 2400N and I said my address was 2500N. What a shame...
(1)
Nick N.

Fresh pizza slices always ready to go, and daily specials. A good place to visit if in the Lakeview area.
(4)
Jason A.

Quickly becoming my pizza place in Lakeview, this place isn't going to knock your socks off but it has some nice qualities. First of al, they are able to make a good thin and pan pizza, a lost art these days with places doing one or the other. The toppings are excellent as they don't skip. Whatever you order, you will get more than your fill, you only need to order 2 toppings. The thin crust is cracker like, crunchy bread. The sauce is a bit bland, doesn't really come through at all. You get a free two liter, a nice twist. Worth checking out.
(3)
Gus W.

Best pizza in the world, hands down. Try there BBQ pizza. Onions and sweet sauce. Little pricey but worth it.
(5)
Dawn B.

Thank goodness I have friends in Chicago that can point me in the right direction to some good pizza. Actually it's outstanding. When I'm in Chicago, this is my favorite. The deep dish pizza here is no joke. True to Chicago style. Full of flavor and stuffed with yummy goodness. One slice is all I need. Which by the way, they do offer it by the slice. If you're not from the city, ask for directions... it's worth it!
(5)
Will D.

Hands down the best deep dish pizza in Chicago. Don't waste your time with your the chain restraunts...this is the place to be.
(5)
Timothy T.

Hands down my favorite stuffed pizza in Chicago- the sauce is the perfect amount of sweet. The thin crust is pretty good too. I usually get 3 slices- two for right away, and one to reheat the next day in the oven. I can't vouch for the rest of the menu as I've never ventured away from the 'za, but I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Greyser C.

Me and friends got the stuffed deep dish pepperoni and jalapeÃ±os. It was awesome, the sauce was what really sealed the deal, it wash fresh and delicious! Definitely coming back!
(5)
Lisa Z.

I just moved to Lakeview and this has become my go to pizza spot. So many great things about it. First, you can stop in for a slice of fresh pizza for just $4! It's a big slice, and you can choose between thin, pan and deep dish style pizza. Each time I've been in, they've had plenty of varieties to choose from. The delivery is great too. They always get it within an hour AND they give you a BONUS free pop with the delivery. I ordered from here like 6 times in my first 3 weeks... then I realized I was going to have to start actually going to the grocery store. :(
(5)
Sabrina C.

ART OF PIZZAAAA....its in the damn name....the stuffed pizza is a culinary art piece oozing with cheesy goodness.
(5)
Laura R.

Good cheap pizza? Yum! Being that I'm a big Lou Mals fan and there is not one near us, I would say the Art of Pizza is my #2. Stuffed crust and pan pizzas are both good and inexpensive.
(4)
Felipe A.

I have always ordered and all I can say about this place is that is simple but good, nothing special but good flavor.
(4)
d a.

I've had most of the best deep dish pizzas in chicago and this one was just ok. I didn't really find anything not to like about it and at the same point there was nothing that really wowed me and grabbed me. coming from downtown it's a bit of a hike and it's unremarkable inside-it's really more designed for take out. I had read a lot about the crust but didn't really see where that was all that special, the flavors in the cheese and tomato sauce really didn't grab me all that much. I would do it again probably for take out, but I just wasn't blown away as I'd hoped I'd be. on the plus side, the stuff is fresh-it's not always that way at a lot of places, the prices are reasonable, it's authentic chicago neighborhood food, the service and people there were wonderful, they get a lot of families and it's great if you have kids or large groups.
(3)
Pari P.

Art can be inspiring and profound. Who would have ever have thought that pizza could have the same effect. At The Art of Pizza, deep dish pizza is truly a work of art. Although Chicago is known for its deep dish pizza, there aren't that many places that sell by the slice. Who has the time to wait 30-45 minutes for a whole pie? Art of Pizza does the city a service by offering pizza by the slice every day for only $3.75. Because this place is busy, they bring out new pizzas pretty often. The pizza is packed with flavor where the sauce is robust and zesty and the crust is thick and buttery. I recommend dining in rather than take out so that you can enjoy it while it's hot. This continues to be my favorite place in the city for deep dish pizza. One bite and you will marvel at the mastery in this creation. A slice of art for only $3.75 - priceless.
(5)
Leslie B.

I was skeptical to order, as I very rarely stray from my go-to pizza locations, but my friend Tommy R. insisted that Art of Pizza would "change my life." Life changing pizza? Ok, ok, I suppose I'll take the risk. I was glad I did. It was phenomenal. As a 'by the way,' this review is solely based on take-out/delivery orders of their stuffed pizza so I cannot comment on atmosphere or their thin/pan options. The box was hefty to say the least ("What is IN here?!"). I was asked to hold the box and tried not to think about the sheer weight of it ("Am I really about to consume this...?"). The dough is super thick and the crust is huuuge and arguably my favorite part of the piece. Sauce was classic tomato, not chunky, no too sweet. I really enjoyed it. Toppings were plentiful and now that I've had a small variety of their offerings, I definitely have my favorites. Tommy R. and David L. like to keep it simple, spinach and onion. Great combo for AOP, definitely recommend, but I typically like a couple more items in there. One time, Tommy R. added bacon to this combo and it was near disastrous...and I thought bacon made EVERYTHING better. Not this time. 2nd Place Fave: Veggie. So. Many. Veggies. 1st Place Fave: pepperoni, giardiniera, mushroom, and onion. Do it, it's delish. Word to the wise, don't plan on doing anything remotely productive immediately following your consumption of AOP...unless you consider watching football on the couch to be productive.
(5)
Jeff G.

Ordered a 12" thin crust pizza. After waiting for about 30 mins, I went to check on it, and the guy said they messed up our order, and apparently they made us a deep dish by mistake. So he offered to refund us our money(I didn't even ask!) and we could keep the pizza. About 5 minutes later they brought out our original thin crust, at no charge. When I offered a tip, he refused to take it. Really a stand up place. And the pizza was some of the best I've ever had in Chicago. Definitely check it out, I know we will be back!
(5)
Corey C.

It's all hype my friends. If you're a college guy or gal with possibly a few drinks in ya, then, yeah, I could see why this place gets the hype that it gets. But, if you're an out of towner like me, willing to drive good distances to find some of Chicago's best pizza, skip it. If you're from Minneapolis, it's like Mesa without the weird toppings. What good is Mesa without the weird toppings? I'd say go for it if you want good drunk food, but unfortunately its not even open late enough for that.
(2)
Robert H.

Well, I was just looking up where this place was located to recommend it to somebody else and I noticed that I'd somehow never rated it here on Yelp. This place is my favorite pizza place here in Chicago! I only have found one other place that can come close the the flavors that these folks pack into a pizza pie. I really don't even care for pan pizza, but I have to admit I'm sold on the Art of Pizza's pan pizzas which for me is saying a lot! Every time my daughter comes to town The Art of Pizza is one of the places she insists we must go to and I'm always happy to oblige. The only downside to this restaurant is that if you are looking for a nice sit down establishment this would be a letdown. It is a step above a fast food chain as far as the seating goes, but it's nothing fancy by any stretch of the imagination. Keep in mind I'm only talking about the seating and the food is definitely worth the 5 stars in my opinion. I'll continue to go here and will enjoy every bite!!!!
(5)
Diego A.

This is my spot for that quick slice of deep dish and also take out...only bad experience was in the tight parking lot where my car was hit upon my return from eating :(
(4)
Sean M.

Good place to eat. Good portions to price ratio. It has on site parking which is great for the north side. I would try the deep dish it has tasty crust.
(4)
Bran W.

I love this place. As a Chicago native, I have had many Pizzas, but this is my favorite. I love the thin crust pizza, as well as the mozzarella bread and the sandwich specials. The meatball sandwich is excellent. The order takers may sound a bit gruff, but if anything is not right, they will send out another pizza immediately!
(5)
Steve B.

Deep dish spinach pizza is quality but thin crust has no flavor. Not sure if I will be returning.
(3)
Joseph B.

Maybe one of their other pizzas is better, but we had the thin crust and it was absolutely average. Not bad, not all that great, just average. Passable. I'd say if you can last a few blocks, La Goldola is a better bet for thin crust.
(3)
Christian C.

Bullshit. I drove from NJ to St. Paul MN on a strict schedule. The schedule included up to 2 hours for lunch in Chicago. After very extensive research I decided Art of Pizza would be Chicago's representative. My girlfriend and I walk in and the place is far from anything special. I look behind the counter and the pizza is all being kept in some hot food racks....similar to how they keep that wack ass 711 pizza warm. School lunch style heat ya know. I like my food heated by almost anything other than a light bulb. The only thing that could mess up a slice more is microwaving it. I think to myself "good thing I'm ordering a pie"....or so I thought. We walk up to the counter and I say: "Can I get a large "stuffed" plain pie" (stuffed pie was deep dish Chicago style with a top dough and another layer of sauce. My girl and I love sauce) Counter Guy :-0 (jaw drops) Me : "Whats up?" Counter Guy : "That takes a hour" Me: "That's fine" Counter Guy "Literally an entire hour you'll be waiting a long time. You should really just get slices" (after I told him I wanted a pie he instantly got pissed and the rest of the conversation went on with a ton of attitude) Me : "So can u not do a pie" Counter Guy : "We can eventually but it'll take a while before we make it then takes a hour to cook" Me: "Just give me 4 slices" He takes the slices out of the heating lamp area and hands me them. Room temp at best. I do understand why you can not head up a slice like this in a traditional pizza oven as all the cheese would melt out and be a mess. Instead it was hard cold cheese in the middle like a day old mozz. stick. Just make the f'ing pie next time. It was OK at best with flavor. Horrible as far as having a hot FRESH slice.The only reason I put up with such BS was that neither my girlfriend or I have smart phones so we did not know where to go instead. I don't know if it was just this this guy being a douche or if this was the infamous Chicago rudeness I've heard about. When your eating your entire meal pissed off it does not make it taste better. I hate you counter guy and hope you read this.
(2)
Madeleine M.

Got the "Art's Special" stuffed last night and ate a slice for lunch at work today too! I live right in the neighborhood and had heard great things about Art of Pizza. Indeed, the pizza was delicious and the staff were friendly when I went in to pick up the pie. I'm glad I live so close!
(4)
Casey C.

I love the pizza here, but lately, the service has been seriously lacking. Order a pizza for pick up, told 35 minutes on the phone. Arrive 35 minutes later and told 12 more min. 1 hour later I'm still waiting. Good pizza but not worth that kind of wait.
(1)
Jason W.

If you read my reviews, you could tell that I have a thing for pizza. In fact, the majority of my reviews are for pizza joints. The Art of Pizza has the best deep dish pizza in Chicago. Hands Down. There are other places that I thought that I loved more; but once I found Art of Pizza, I knew I was home. Staring at this pie is like looking into my girl's eyes, except there are a lot more tomatoes. Just as hot and saucy though... too cheesy? I might be but the pizza is perfect. Delivery is the best option and it comes with a free 2 liter. EAT.
(5)
Mandi G.

Obviously, most people are going to think "pizza" when ordering from a place called The Art of Pizza. However, you would be doing yourself a disservice by not trying out their sub sandwiches. These are ridiculously good for how cheap they are. $6 gets you a huge foot long turkey sub with everything, including oil & oregano. You can get mayo and/or mustard, but having it old-school style is just better. Trust me. Another thing I love about AoP are their daily specials. Almost every day they have a pasta special for $6 that includes soup, salad and bread. So, I can order a turkey sub and a pasta special and have enough food for five meals (not kidding) for $15 including tax and delivery. This is awesome! I have to deduct a star for the "abrasive" gentlemen that answer the phones. If you don't like talking to people, then get on Grubhub. Also, delivery usually takes longer then it should for someone who lives two miles away and is only ordering a cold sandwich and a most likely pre-made pasta special.
(4)
Roberto F.

After living here for 7 years, I finally had the chance to order pizza from this place. Boy have I been missing out this whole time. By far this is the best deep dish pizza that I've had and I recommend passing up those other chain pizzerias for this place. Have friends from out of town, order this pizza. My vote goes to the Meaty Option, all the ingredients/meats were perfect neither ingredient being overly dry or greasy. The sausage is one of the best I've had in the entire city. As for crust, not dry like Giordano's nor is it like Lou's or Gino's. It's definitely a crust that can stand on it's own. For my next order it'll be tough to go thin but I want to try one of their other pizza styles.
(5)
Paige W.

Sorry guys, I don't get the hype about this place. A-ok pizza, but really nothing special. I go here about once a week because I live so close, but I wouldn't make a special trip of it.
(3)
Z K.

We went here to break our second last Ramadan fast because I trusted my Yelp friends and they told me I absolutely have to try this place if I liked pizza...in general. And who does not like pizza? Great pizza by the slice, I wished we had ordered a whole big vegetarian deep dish but we did not due to time constraints. I will be coming back here again, definitely said good bye to Giordanos since I found this new deep dish place that ROOOOCKS!
(4)
Michael M.

Solid deep dish in the West Lakeview area. I'll stop in for a slice whenever I'm around there. Prices are about average.
(4)
Amanda S.

Amazing pizza and a great deal! The fact that you can walk in a get a slice of delicious pan or stuffed pizza made fresh is incredible...no waiting for delivery men or worrying about parking for an inaccessible pizza place (they have parking as well). Bottom line: If you're hungry for good pizza and you don't want to wait, go here.
(4)
Rich K.

Picked up some deep dish slices last night. The sausage pizza did not have enough meat. The overall taste of the pizza was good.
(3)
Helene S.

This is hands-down the best pan pizza you'll get in town - taste and money wise. The think crust ones are not as special but what do you expect - that is not what they are famous for. They also open somewhat late-ish (11pm), so if you are in the adjacent neighborhoods and needs some fueling up before your night really begins, totally stop by and grab a piece.
(4)
Nicole V.

AOP is my favorite chicago style pizza place! The pizza is seriously addictive. The crust is flavorful with a slightly salty taste....the cheese is generous and stringy and the sauce is slightly tangy and full of flavor. Once I tried AOP I craved it whenever I wanted a piece of pizza. No other place compares. Delivery takes a while, but it is worth it. If you eat there you can buy by the slice. It is super casual and they just expanded so there is plenty of seating. This is a locals secret...give it a try!
(5)
Rocky B.

Mmm, my husband and I stopped in a picked up a few slices from Art of Pizza on Friday night. The pizza was definitely tasty. Crust was flavorful, just enough cheese, sauce was tangy and the pizza had just enough greasy sausage to make my belly happy. Service was very fast considering the amount of people going in and out to pick up their phone in orders. We had been in there before to pick up a menu...quite a change from the last time we were there. The place expanded and has quite the phone room set up. There's about 4 guys manning the phone to take orders...quite the set up. The dining area itself is pretty big, lots of families, the plasma screen tv they have mounted to the wall takes a bit away from the cute mural but all and all nice place to stay and have a slice. Art of Pizza...I'll definitely be back soon!
(4)
Ray L.

The only place in Chicago where you can get amazing deep dish pizza. So many people raved how great Chicago's deep dish was and I tried so many places and they all dissapoint tremendously. I was especially peeved at Giordano's... probably the most over-rated food place I've ever been to... See Art of Pizza is amazing even for a thin-cruncy-crust lover like myself. The cheese is so gooey and melts in your mouth and doesn't taste like the bland processed crap they put into Giordanos. I've put many friends/co-workers to the challenge of finding me pizza that was not mediocre at best and they all fail with Chicago's horrible deep dish. The only place you can get delicious Chicago deep dish is Art of Pizza.
(5)
Samantha L.

I didn't really think their deep dish was as good as it's cracked up to be. The service was shoddy, and their salads are PATHETIC. It's like they took the parts of iceberg lettuce that no one actually eats and toss in a couple cherry tomatoes. They seriously need to put more pizza sauce on their pizza, cause it was just kinda dry. Maybe I had a one time bad experience, I don't know, but it definitely could have been better.
(2)
Matt C.

14 pan pizza is the only thing i have ever eaten from here and I will probably never venture off. Easily the best pan in the city. The crust, oh my its so good. And it keeps well even after two days. They deliver pretty far too which is a good thing, or a bad thing since me and the gf order it about once a week. Not too expensive and they always bring a liter of pop, boo to diet pepsi though. Only gripe is that the delivery is sometimes close to 90 minutes so be prepared to wait at busy times.
(5)
Varsha L.

I would prob give it a 5 star if I my slice was piping hot from the oven... I am not a fan of places that sell pizza by the slice but this place was pretty good... the crust was good and so was the sauce, and I love a lot of sauce but the pizza by the slice places have dry sauce since it sits in the heating lamps! The pros are there is a parking lot and its cheap and its pretty good! 1 slice is all you need! Its really filling It was the cheapest lunch ever, $8.37 for two people... I only wish my pizza was right out of the oven so I could have burned the roof of my mouth with the hot cheese!!!!
(4)
Kimberly W.

Five ++++++++++++++++++++ Stars. This pizza is amazing. I go about every week to get a slice and if I miss a week I get awfully cranky. I can't speak for the deep dish or the thin but the stuffed crust is out of this world. The crust is perfect, the sauce is perfect and it has enough veggies that you can almost convince yourself that it is healthy.
(5)
Dpb T.

If you want a solid deep dish heart clogger, this is your place.
(4)
Jake B.

Went here while I was in Chicago for a few days, and I really wanted the "Best" deep dish pizza in Chicago ---- Lots of places came up, but this place came up more than once. So we went here and ordered a 12in Stuffed with Spinach/Garlic/Onion, and it was fantastic!! It took about 1hr, but it was worth the wait. I just had the two leftover slices cold while waiting for a plane at ORD, and it was still good. So good.
(5)
Mike S.

Stopped by Art for lunch yesterday, and decided to go with one slice each of thin, pan, and stuffed. The verdict: delicious, delicious pizza. The thin crust was the perfect balance of crisp and chewy, having a nice amount of crunch without being to crackery. The sauce had a nice herbal spice to it, and was a step above the usual sugary pizza sauce at a lot of places. The stuffed crust is the best in the city. The crust comes out nice and buttery all the way to the edge. The cheese is gooey and delicious without being rubbery. Great balance of toppings to pizza. Yum. The pan, unfortunately, fell a little flat. While the cheese and toppings were, of course, tasty, the thick crust started to taste pretty doughy after about half of the slice. It lacked the buttery moist deliciousness of the stuffed crust. Granted, it was still tasty, but I'm spoiled by Pequod's when it comes to pan. All in all, this is one of the best pizza places in the city.
(5)
Ryan K.

I've really only gotten delivery from this pizza place. The pan pizza is the best I've had in the city. The crust is just awesome. It doesn't really matter what you put on top of it...the crust is that good.
(4)
Ed C.

For the love of all things pizza, do not under any circumstances order something from their warmer (the glass display cases). I got 2 slices that way: a stuffed combo (onion, pepper, sausage, mushroom), and a thin-crust pepperoni. They came out lukewarm, and the stuffed pizza slice was soft and undercooked. I've had better from Domino's delivery. After a few bites of each, I left and googled for the nearest Gino's East.
(2)
Angelo P.

This is hands down the best Stuffed pizza by the slice I've had in the city. I still haven't ordered a whole pie from them, but the slices always hit the spot and it's reasonably priced.
(4)
Monica B.

Delicious! I've been going to The Art of Pizza for 20 years. They never disappoint. Great place to grab a quick, fresh delicious slice. Also great for delivery. Glad to see them doing well!
(5)
Gregory C.

After returning from a recent business trip to Chicago, I've had a couple of days to reflect on "The Art of Pizza". While I am disappointed I did not make time for Chicago's art museums, I can't say I did not experience true art. Even though I never crave pizza, I thought I should partake of Chicago's own deep dish treasure. The Art of Pizza's deep dish special (Sausage, Onion, Mushroom, and green pepper) melted in my mouth and was pure pleasure. It was worth the cab ride for this slice of art.
(4)
Kim B.

I absolutely love The Art of Pizza! I went here with a few of my girlfriends prior to going to a street festival across the street and we were very pleasantly surprised. They have excellent pan & thin crust pizza. I haven't tried their stuffed pizza, but I plan on trying it soon! Another great thing about this place is that you can buy by the slice. They also have a great selection of appetizers (the fried mushrooms are awesome!), pasta dishes, sandwiches, and salads. The prices are reasonable and there are excellent daily specials. It is definitely a great "local" pizza place!
(4)
Heather Y.

Damn you, Art of Pizza. The first taste changed my world, but after a couple years of loyalty, my last two orders have been disappointing to say the least. Last time I got a pizza delivered, I opened the box to find the pie smashed into one side, as if it had been dropped. I called to complain, and the staff was less than sympathetic. They told me that if I wanted to have another pizza delivered, I could save the one that had been dropped and wait another hour for a replacement. Yeah right. I asked about the possibility of a discount next time I ordered instead, and the person I was speaking with said, "I'm sorry, I'm going to have to let you go." Um. Okay. Tonight, I decide to give them another chance because the pizza really is good...over an hour later, I'm still waiting on my delivery. Maybe third time's the charm? I don't know if I have the patience to find out. *Pizza just arrived, 20 minutes behind schedule. It's definitely been sitting for awhile, but at least this time it looks like a pizza.
(2)
Tal C.

Awesome pizza. Definitely better than giordanos. It never has a line and is byob. Best place for locals to get their deep dish.
(5)
Chas V.

There's a great deal of hype surrounding this place and I think its popularity exceeds the product. My experience was with delivery only. I ordered a stuffed pepperoni. The pizza came hot, within about an hour, so no complaints there. I just felt the actual pizza wasn't quite deserving of all the praise I've seen for it.. In my opinion the seasoning could be a bit stronger, and a bit more tang (if that makes sense) Don't get me wrong, it's a perfectly good pizza. Is it the best pizza in the city? No.
(3)
Adam C.

I had a so-so acquaintance of mine rave about this place as the best pizza in the city, so I finally broke down and placed an order to see what all the fuss was about. I now value his opinion even less than I did before. The thin crust was marginal, at best. The sauce was very bland and there was nothing about it that set it apart from any other average pizza I'd ever had. The whole experience was passable, but didn't score any higher than mediocre, in my opinion. I'd recommend Carreno's and Renaldi's over this pie any day.
(2)
John V.

I wish there was a way to give two seperate star ratings.....one for the food, one for the service. First of all, the pizza is really good. I wouldn't say it's the best out there, but definitely worth the price. The thing that SUCKS about this place is the delivery. I will never order from here again. I continued to order because, as I said, it's good. After multiple consecutive times of late deliveries and cold pizza, though, my patience has run out. Couple that with the little gang banger sounding queef taking orders and I'm through. I called after an hour and a half yesterday to be told the driver is 5 min away. About 25 min later, he showed up. Two hours for a pizza is too long. A discount or an apology would have kept my business, but I got neither. If you're going to get pizza here, pick it up or eat at the restaurant. Good pizza, shitty service.
(2)
Michael B.

Never been here, just ordered delivery. But I hear it's not the best place to eat in. The best stuffed pizza in town. Actually, make that best pizza I've ever had. I get this at least once a week, usually more. Simply amazing. The garlic cheese bread is ok, a little dry. The bbq chicken wings are really good, but not the artificial chicken parts that I'm used to. They're actually wings (very skinny, mind you) from real chickens. Different, but still good. The pizza is also great the next day. Delivery usually takes about an hour, so keep that in mind. Still, if I never tried pizza from anywhere else, I'd be totally fine. Really, it's that good.
(5)
Kara G.

I've been eating this pizza for years, and while I don't think it's the BEST in Chicago (I reserve that for Lou Malnati's deep dish!) it is the second-best for sure. They have a wide variety of slices, both thin crust and pan, if you choose to stop by and eat-in or carry-out, and they have all the ingredients you could want to make your own signature pizza. I can't describe what it is that makes their pizza so good (crack in the crust, maybe?) but that je-ne-sais-quoi has kept me coming back for years - 5 to be exact...so if it aint' broke, don't fix it.
(4)
Chad D.

Having discovered this place a few years ago, I was saddened by the fact that they wouldn't deliver to me since I lived too far south. I'm not really a huge pizza connoisseur but I'm pretty sure Art of Pizza is one of the best, and rivals that of Pequods which may be the best of Chicago. However, it's hard to judge for me when comparing the best of the pizza places. At least give this place a try, I mean, the tribune did rate it #1 afterall. Before this review I realized that I now live close enough for delivery, I'm looking forward to night class ending so I can order some pizza!
(5)
bj f.

okay, it's five orders down the pike, and this place has me confused. the first time i ordered, the thin crust was so delicious, the second and third, it was chewy and tough. i switched it up to the deep dish, and i guess that's the solution, because once again i can count on a party in my mouth, veggies plentiful, cheese lovely, tasty, stringy deliciousness. it is disappointing though, that i can't count on thin crust consistency. i like to know that when georgio leaves the kitchen, giovanni can step right in and kick it up.
(3)
James C.

Pizza by the slice all the way! The crust had a very nice taste as well as the sauce had some good flavor all the way. I was in a thin crust mood and had two pepperoni slices and a medium pop for 7 dollars. Not bad as these slices were huge! Very clean interior and I ate on a nice granite counter top by the window! Small parking lot though...
(4)
Kari S.

My gosh, the people of The Art of Pizza truly are Leonardo DaVincis in terms of pizza dough and sauce. YUM YUM YUM. So delicious. Go for the deep dish/stuffed because you know you want it. My friends and I ordered stuffed pizza with green peppers. The crust was simply amazing- like eating breadsticks with your pizza. The green peppers were a great added flavor- not overpowering and very fresh. The sauce they use is amazing, and the seasoning on top of the pizza (which I am most certain there was, and it wasn't part of the sauce itself) added so much in a good, good way. The cheese- oh the cheese. It was top quality- not stretchy and stringy, but oooey and goooey. I was in heaven with this pizza. The only thing to slap me back down to earth was the fact that I was full, and had to stop eating the pizza from above. What you get for the price is soooo worth it. Edible masterpieces, my friends.
(5)
vanessa m.

I hate to do this..I own a food business and take all bad reviews to heart. But since every one else on yelp seems to love this place, my lone voice and rating isn't going to hurt them. I just don't like this pizza!!! I have stopped and grabbed a slice at least a half-dozen times over the years and still can't figure out what all the fuss is about. When the Chicago Tribune called it the best deep dish pie in the city I was mystified. That may have sparked one of my visits, to see if the pizza had improved. But alas,no. The same, lukewarm and doughy slices I remember.
(2)
Auna D.

SO GOOD. I just had my first Art of Pizza experience tonight and even though the pie arrived to my door about 45 minutes later than they told me it would be, my review and rating will not be swayed!! I decided on the "pan pizza" because I didn't want everything that a stuffed pizza would give me, but I wanted a little more than a thin crust. Um. WOW? 12" pan pizza is HUGE! Totally the size of a medium deep dish from Giordanos (and about $10 cheaper too). AND FREE SODA! I had no idea this was part of the deal as well! I don't drink soda anymore, but it was free and so I decided to be bad. Just this once. ;) Awesome. I will totally be revisiting this establishment for my pizza needs again and again.
(5)
Apple S.

The ingredients here (most important part of a pizza of course) are always top-notch. I am thoroughly convinced Art of Pizza has the best deep-dish in the city. Admittedly I've only ever tried like three other places, but I've never been disappointed by a deep-dish slice here. Environment is chill, cute, and informal (not tacky or too casual though, so informal on the nicer side) and it's nice on the wallet, too -- especially for its quality!
(5)
Andrew G.

Best deep dish in chicago. Double stuffed deep is even better. Though, I wouldn't go out of my way for the hand tossed or thin.
(5)
Dawn T.

I am really disappointed.....I just called them from NYC and told them my story....that I lived in Chicago and thought their pizza was awesome and that I really hoped they would be able to make me a few pizzas and freeze them so that I could bring them back to NYC and feed ALL my friends....because basically...the pizza here is nothing like Chicago pizza!!! And....they said NO!!! No hesitation or anything....just an, 'I don't think that'll work.' Sounding like they haven't even tried it before! : ( To a manager/owner/whatever this person was....don't you think that you'd be impressed that someone wanted to bring the pizza to a different state to feed their friends REAL pizza? I know I would be impressed!!! Come on! I've been promising my friends the best pizza EVER for weeks! Now what am I gonna do?
(5)
Claire P.

Born and raised in Chicago, and god only knows how much pizza I have consumed...but Art of Pizza is right up there at the top. Pan pizza is the best, the seasonings were perfect and lots of cheese! And I like the fact that its a little more unknown and not a chain. Makes it that much better :)
(4)
Beth O.

In a blind taste test versus all other deep dish pizzerias in Chicago Art of Pizza would win hands down. I still have to say that nostalgia makes me love crunchy cornmeal crust like at Gino's, Lou's sauce, and Giordano's spinach filling. But Art wins across the board for freshness and flavor in all of its ingredients, alone or together. I highly recommend going for tomato, spinach, onion and garlic deep dish. Addendum: This is day four on eating the Art of Pizza from the fridge. After reheating it in the oven every day since we overordered, I have got to recant on saying any crust was superior to Art's. It came slightly damp from condensation, but the oven made the carryout perfectly crisp. I wish it was like Strega Nona's pot of everflowing noodles. Addendum #2: On the Pan v. Deep Dish Wars: Just ordered the pan style, same ingredients as above. Not as mind blowing as the deep dish because it lacks the luscious layer of red sauce-- in the pan, sauce is more of a glaze, and breadiness and cheese dominate. Also, the tomatoes and onions are not as thoroughly cooked as the pan. Go with stuffed/deep dish.
(5)
Allyson C.

Maybe it's just that at the end of a long, lazy Sunday afternoon of watching movies, pizza tastes really good, but I thought the pizza from this place was really delicious. We got a thin-crust one with sausage, onions & green peppers. Delivery took a little longer than expected but there was a snowstorm outside so I'll blame that. Need to check into whether Art of Pizza will deliver to my place in the West Loop...hope so!
(4)
Megan M.

Yum, I am always in a food coma after eating here. The pizza is always piping hot when it is delivered and you get a bottle of pop included.
(4)
Stove P.

I am not a big fan of deep dish. It's something that I will never really understand, therefore, never really appreciate. I think of it more as a cake rather than a pizza. However, my sister LOVES this place, and I will never turn down pizza so I eat it when the time occurs. There used to be a location in Berwyn that I'd order from many many years ago til it burned down. Their sauce is tasty, and the thin crust is delicious, too.
(4)
Mark M.

Disappointment would be eating deep dish from anywhere else but here. For the haters you obviously suffer from a case of the stupids along with no taste buds!:)
(5)
Matt H.

My wife and I ordered delivery from here and got a stuffed pizza with sausage and a thin crust pepperoni. The stuffed pizza was delicious. Some of the best pizza sauce I've ever had. You could actually taste the tomatoes and it was nicely seasoned. The thin crust left much to be desired. It was thicker than I like my thin crust pizza to be and there was way too much cheese.
(3)
Matt T.

Picasso, Rembrandt, Monet, The Art of Pizza... The list goes on and on. Their stuffed crust pizza is so good your belly will fall asleep on you for days and you'll forget about eating anything else. One slice of the large pizza is about all I need, and man-oh-man can I get my eats on! It is thick, super-cheesy, with a crisp buttery outer crust that is ever-so-slightly flaky and just downright delicious. My only complaint would be when getting delivery the inside crust is just a bit too doughy for me. I always just pop it in the oven for about 5 more minutes, and then it is piping hot and ready to be devoured, just like it came fresh out of their ovens, and I pretend that it didn't sit in the backseat of some dude's car for the last 30 minutes. The thin crust is OK, but not the best. Stick to what this place does the best - the thick stuffed crust. Thick as your skull, numskull! That said, they do have specials every single day for lunch and dinner - and not pizza specials, we're talking ribs and all kinds of other foodstuffs. Amazingly great deals to be found. But I still stick with the pizza. And who wouldn't want a free liter of soda with every pizza purchase? And they deliver.
(5)
Leocris L.

the deep dish is good stuff. almost up to par with giordano's, but not quite there just yet. not a fan of the thin slices. i've had better thin slices at other places. i'm probably going to stick to the deep dish, or try one of their daily specials.
(4)
Ann M.

Great pan pizza. Probably the best I've ever had. The sauce is flavorful, the crust is tasty, and the toppings are plentiful.
(5)
Cassie B.

a lot of people recommended this place to us and I was not disappointed. I don't like stuffed pizza and i don't care for thin crust - but i do love me the pan pizza. and this place has REALLY good pan. probably the best i've ever had. sauce was deliciious, the crust was both crispy and soft at the same time. mmmm good. they said our order would come in an hour and it took 1:10, so can't really complain. it was $28 for a 14" pizza and an order of 12 breadsticks (including the $2.95 delivery charge). FYI. oh and you get a free 2-liter with your order
(4)
Moe f.

One of Chicago's finest stuffed. Even the pan and thin crust are great. And they have 12 different pizza slices to choose from which is great cause the wife can get thin and I can get a stuffed and apan. Everyone's happy.
(4)
Katie T.

The deep dish was great! We also got the mozzarella garlic bread and it was really delish. I had heard good things before I went and they were all true. I'd like to come back and try some of their other offerings.
(5)
Lauren S.

I was so glad to see that Art of Pizza was in Chicago Magazine's top 25 best pizzas in the city. This place has the best stuffed pizza in all the land, and their deep dish is also fantastic. Honestly, I can't say that I have tried anything other than these two items at Art of Pizza - but going off that they get my seal of approval!
(5)
Jon C.

I've always had the pizza delivered and have NEVER been dissapointed. The stuffed pizza here is by far the best in the City!!!! From Southside to Northside this place is it!
(5)
Bart D.

Art of Pizza ranks at the top of my list for the best pizza in Chicago. To put it plainly, their stuffed pizza is amazing. I cannot attest to any of the other food, since the only thing I've ever had is the stuffed pizza. Truthfully, the rest of their menu would probably be a disappointment since the pizza is that good. Sometimes there can be a long wait for delivery, but it's worth it.
(5)
Never M.

The AOP is ok. The service is great and they're a byob which is pretty cool. The bf and I came here w/Hornsbys and Bacardi and had a great time. We haven't been back b/c it's kinda far from us and there's better pizza closer to home.
(3)
Robert S.

Wow, this pizza is thick! One piece is a meal in itself. The slices all look the same since they are covered in sauce or cheese, so you have to ask what they have ready. The pie is filled with heavenly goodness and isn't that expensive. Hoever, the place does lack atmosphere, it's more like a cafeteria than an Italian restaurant.
(4)
Brian L.

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Buttery crust, amazing sauce, authentic, Chicago, no bullsh*t, fast, efficient service. My favorite stuffed pizza from the first bite and still the greatest. Boom. This place could blow up like Portillo's if they wanted to. But they're too Chicago for that sh*t.
(5)
michele b.

Not only is the staff friendly and efficient, but it's hands down the best deep dish pizza I've ever tried. It's addictive, so be careful. Also, very inexpensive as each slice (whether thin or deep) is $2.75. Fresh, crunchy-chewy crust with full-flavored, well-seasoned tomato sauce....AHHHHH. Remarkable.
(5)
amish s.

Best stuffed pizza i have ever had. The sauce and crust were perfect. Some other Chicago deep dish / stuffed pizzas have a sweet sauce. The Art of Pizza has a tangy sauce and nice buttery crust. Delivery was 45 minutes - not bad for a stuffed pizza. I threw away all other pizza fliers and will get this from here on.
(5)
erica k.

This place is great! We got the stuffed pizza with sausage and green peppers. Wonderful! The sause is seasoned really well and the crust is buttery. I'm glad to know they sell slices just in case I don't want to order an entire pie. This is one of the best deep dish pizza places in the city!
(5)
Nicolas M.

I went with the girl. We both got "stuffed" slices which appear to be deep dish but with the ingredients laid in reverse order (topping, cheese, sauce). We both liked it. I think it's the best deep dish I've had in Chicago. Better than the tourist spots by far. It's still deep dish, though, which means it sits in your stomach for a while reminding you to drink lots of water/coffee/beer to help digest it. We also ordered some fries, which came out hot and crispy but were, you know, fries. Hopefully, your kitchen isn't fuckin' those up. The folx there were super-friendly. After we ordered there was a confused, little, old lady that spent literally fifteen minutes ordering a slice of pizza and the guy behind the counter was patient with her the whole time. I'd lose my mind. Everything was great. Why just four stars? Well, the deep dish didn't blow me away and the lighting felt really weird. Is that persnickety?
(4)
Eddie L.

Great deep dish and excellent thin crust. I haven't tried their Pan style pizza yet but every pizza parlor has a different interpretation of what Pan style pizza means, so I have no idea how it would turn out. Either way, the cheese is usually perfectly browned and the dough doesn't get too doughy. As for other items on the menu, I've had their deep-fried mushrooms once and their garlic bread...which is just a toasted six inch slice of Italian bread. The mushrooms were decent. They're honest about delivery times and while they missed my request for a liter of diet pepsi, the bottle of MOUNTAIN DEW CODE RED that showed up instead was like winning the lottery.
(4)
Magnum J.

Art of Pizza should get 3.5 stars. It was a good pizza, but could have been just slightly better. For delivery, I ordered a stuffed sausage, pepperoni, green pepper, and onion. The pizza was delivered hot and ready to eat. On the positive side, the sauce was excellent (one of the best I've tasted) and the cheese was great. The outer crust was pretty good as well. Overall, I enjoyed the pizza. However, the big negatives were the meat toppings. As I mentioned, I ordered sausage and pepperoni. I thought that they forgot to add these toppings. The sausage was in tiny bites the size of a small Advil pill. And there weren't many of them. If I didn't order it, I wouldn't have thought that there was sausage on it. At least give me marble sized bites. In addition, the pepperoni was small and thin. Not very many pepperoni slices either. I couldn't taste the sausage or pepperoni. The green pepper and onion were in ample supply (and good), but not the meats. If the meats were more prominent, I would have given it 4, maybe even 5 stars. One last negative (this would be a more personal negative)...I thought that the bottom crust was a little too thick....a little too doughy, but it had some good crispness to it. It didn't take away from the pizza. As I said, I really enjoyed this pizza, but the lack of sizable meat toppings brought it down a little. Otherwise, it could be an excellent pizza.
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Ji K.

I love love LOVE by-the-slice deep dish. That pretty much means I could have one slice of nine different pizzas without having to buy nine different pizza pies. Uhh, absolute genius. Anyway, my friend and I stopped by here for lunch because my brother (who is as much a Chicago-style pizza enthusiast as I am) urged me to try it. Right off, I wasn't sure what to think because the slices looked a tad bit deformed . . . but upon trying a forkful each of the mushroom/spinach and the sausage/pepperoni, I realized that Art of Pizza is up there with the best of them. The crust has that deliciously light fresh-baked taste and is similar to another Chicago deep dish crust that I can't quite pinpoint; the sauce has a nice flavor; and the cheese is herby and generous without being overpoweringly thick and fatty. Mmmm. Good stuff.
(4)
Jimmy C.

I eat pizza at least once a week. Although I have tried the deep dish the pizza is not the best but definitely not forgettable. I don't mind eating a slice from here, once in a while.
(3)
Jt I.

the pizza is awesome.. the pizza i love.. the service stinks.. the customer service is attrocious.. pizza delivery is slow.. always late.. my last time i did not recieve my pizza at 2 hours and 25 minutes.. i ordered a pizza at 647. i called at 831.. they said its on its way .. at 912 no pizza.. i called to cancel. they had no clue.. they did not care nor apologize...this is no way to run a business.. terrible.............................
(1)
Angie T.

stuffed or thin...you can't go wrong with the art of pizza. it was one of my first loves when i moved here nearly five years ago. i fell hard for the thin sausage, onion, green pepper and mushroom and later lusted after the stuffed spinach. good for your figure? hell no. good for your taste buds? better believe it. yummmmmmm and they deliver :)
(4)
Mike B.

If your looking for a good piece of pizza or some pasta this is the place to go. I just moved in down the street and my roomates and myself eat here 3 times a week. Their daily specials are unbelievable! $7.50 for a HUGE chicken parm with spaghetti, $2.50 meatball sandwiches, $5.50 meat ravioli and the best part is they all come with soup or salad. It's not going to be the best you ever had but I assure you its very tasty and well worth the money.
(5)
Dave O.

This is THE place for GOOD well priced true Chicago style pizza. There are usually 10-15 different pizzas available by the slice at all times. Stuffed, pan, and thin crust pizzas with all the imaginable toppings. It's a place tough to be on selection alone but add in how truly delicious the pizzas is, and it's clearly #1 in Chicago. I would shell out 5 stars if the dining room experience was a little more organized and clean.
(4)
Jim S.

This place is the real deal. They deliver, they have cheap lunch specials (they differ each day of the week), they're friendly, but most of all, the food here is just unbelievable. I ate a lot of pizza in Chicago, I mean a lot, and this place ranks at or near the top of my list. Their stuffed pizza may be some of the best food on earth. When I go back to Chicago, I'll be making my way back to Art of Pizza.
(5)
Brian T.

Where do I start off! I am not sure who paid off the Chicago Tribune food critics to vote the Art of Pizza the #1 Deep Dish Pizza in Chicago. I was really excited to try them and see how they stand up to the best. Deep dish pizza has pretty much been like a food group in my family for my 39 years and we have a restaurant history in our family. People... deep dish pizza does not have a soggy doughy thick bread crust! On my first attempt I stopped at their Ashland store in the afternoon for a slice of sausage. I asked the guy at the counter how long the pizza has been sitting and he said it just came out. Great...! I know pizza does not sit well so I knew I would be getting a good representation of their deep dish. First of all they call their deep dish pizza stuffed pizza. It looks like a deep dish should but they put cheese on the bottom of the pizza and a layer of cheese above the ingredients followed by their sauce. What they were calling" deep dish or pan pizza" is a much thinner version which does not resemble deep dish. True Chicago deep dish pizza has crunchy crust on bottom followed by a thick layer of creamy mozzarella followed by veggies,sausage, ingredients etc... followed by a nice generous layer of tomato sauce followed by a sprinkling of Parmesan. Anyways, the guy said the stuffed pizza is the one they are famous for. I sat down and began to cut into my pizza with my knive. it was like cutting through doughy soggy bread. Deep dish crust is supposed to have a more dense almost pastry like dough crunch to it with rich flavor. This was pure mush!...I took a bite and the dough was absolute flavorlous. It had absolutely no memorable characteristics that deep dish dough should have. The sauce had a very funny taste to it ...I could tase oregano and garlic but there was something else in it which I didnt like. Possibly cheap tomatoes made it taste funny. Their pizza lacked enough tomato sauce and cheese. Deep dish should have a thick creamy stretchy mozzarella cheese running out of it. The sausage and cheese lacked flavor and they didn't put very much on the pizza. I have to say I was completely disappointed. The cheap price they are charging for a slice reflects the pizzas quality. It is a filling pizza because the pizza is all bread. Ok I happened to be driving by with my mom who also loves deep dish and I said let's give it a second try maybe I just got a bad pizza the first time and I also wanted her opinion. We ordered a slice of deep dish with veggies and sausage and a slice of thin crust sausage. Nope! she also agreed it did not even resemble the good characteristics a deep dish pizza should have... and yes the crust was a soggy doughy thick bread again!! The thin crust used the same crust as the deep dish and was disgusting. We couldn't even finish half of the two slices they were that bad. There are only a handful of really good pizza places in the City of Chicago and this one is not one of them!!...I repeat....does not fall in to that category. I don't know how the reviewers could give this place high ratings if they have ever tried and compared it to good deep dish pizza like Pizano's, Peaquod's and Gino's East makes. Yes the prices for all their food are really cheap..!!! But you get what you pay for. Unless you are a poor student on a budget looking for filler..Stay away!!!!
(1)
Matt D.

Best deep dish pizza in Chicago. Always have slices on-demand.
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Jasmine J.

I think Art of Pizza has the best deep dish around. I love the buttery crust and herby sauce. They also have good sub sandwiches. However, they get knocked down a star because the pizza sausage is really disappointing, its like the kind that comes on a Domino's pizza, and the pepperoni is sliced too thin. The kind of money this place rakes in, you'd think they'd spring for the good stuff. Also, their thin crust is joke. I think cardboard would taste better. But, I'm not mad at 'em.
(4)
Deirdre L.

I just can't explain how good this place is. Delicious every time. Delivery can be tiny bit slow, but its easily overlooked once the food arrives. Deep dish and thin are both delicious. Their sweet and never acidy sauce is just soo good. My personal favorite: Deep. Sausage, mushrooms, onion, spinach. Yum. I'm hungry just writing about it!
(5)
Mary F.

Delicious. My friends and I were having a party at a bar and ordered 6 Pizzas - 3 thin/3 thick various varieties. The pizza was great. People kept telling us how great they thought the pizza was and asking us where we ordered it. I will definitely order it again... But it took a very long time (read 1 hour 45 minutes) to be delivered to a bar no more than 1.5 miles away... They kept saying that the delivery driver was on the way. I wonder if he walked it over? Regardless, the pizza showed up, was consumed, and loved by all.
(4)
Sari G.

Do these guys ship to california? I broke my veganism because of this pizza and never looked back. Their cheese pizza allows me to appreciate their killer ingredients wow its sooo good - simplicity at its best. Their stuffed was my first time eating such a pizza and it was so special - Cornmeal curst bottom cheese in the middle and tangy sauce on top. First place I am going to when I return. Con: Ordered here from my hotel on my last day in Chicago and the pizza guy called me back to see how my pizza was and flirted - This was not ok but since the usual guy at the front counter was great and reminded me of spike lee I overlooked it (It was very rude however) ...
(5)
Courtney H.

I share the agony of living down the block from this place. Smells so good all day everyday! We eat here at least once a week, mostly for the deep dish but also for the specials, everyday they have all day specials that are very affordable and come with about 3 meals worth of food. The service here is exceptional for not being a full service place and everyone has always been very polite to me. They are sure to warn you if your order will take awhile and really put in the extra effort to get you fed as quickly as possible. With plenty of options, anyone who hasn't eaten here at least once is missing out.
(5)
Judicious Z.

I love this place. Casual like fast food but very clean and friendly. Solid Italian pasta menu including manicotti. Three styles of pizza in a multitude of ingredient combinations and you can buy a slice if that's all you want. The prices - incredible, especially if you catch their daily specials. I keep their menu in my car and order on my way home. Oh, plan on having the leftovers for lunch or even the next night if you are an average eater - generous additions like soup, salad, and bread. I've used them when I host family-style get togethers and order their ravioli. I always get good reviews on their sauce and add Italian sausage from Bari's on Grand. Only drawback, mediocre desserts. I'm puzzled over some negative reviews on another site that claims the good reviews are fraud. The parking lot is always packed (but rotates quickly) and you can't fake that kind of patronage. The only thing the negative reviews tell me is that some people feel passionate about pizza and don't get that there's a range of opinions. Clearly, lots of people like this place. I do.
(4)
Rico T.

I can see while people like this place. The pizza is decent, but the crust...oh the crust...INCREDIBLE, especially on the deep dish. The pizza by the slice is by far the best deal in the city.
(4)
Steve M.

The best deep-dish in the city. Period. A crust that rarely gets left on the plate, mountains of cheese and some of the better sauce I've had the chance to taste. I'd definitely recommend this one. If you're not feeling pizza, try their cheesy beef sandwich. You'll love it once you figure out how the hell you're actually going to eat the monstrosity.
(5)
Sarah F.

If you're in the mood to completely ruin your day by indulging in way too much cheese, crust and toppings Art of Pizza is HANDS DOWN best deep-dish in Chicago. If people tell you to go to Gino's East OR Giordanos OR Lou M's or god-forbid Pizzeria Uno - IGNORE THEM. Art of Pizza is where it's at!
(5)
K W.

This is a really great, always consistent pizza shop. My favorite so far is the deep-dish sausage, with the pepperoni as a runner up. I have also tried the cheese and a veggie pie, and another thin crust. If you like a deep-dish with a good crust, lots of cheese and filling, and light on the sauce, then you will love this pizza. Its also really cheap, less than $10 for 2 pieces and a large drink. Recommended for sure.
(4)
Gladys C.

Really yummy deep dish pizza! But you gotta have patience for it. We ordered delivery and it took them around 1-1/2 to 2 hours to get it to us because they make it fresh and everyone else is ordering from there too. They have an awesome menu - pizza, lunch & dinner specials, subs, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pasta, ribs, shrimp, chicken and parmigiana. I would definitely go for a pizza if you have never been here before. It's freakin' good!
(5)
Ben D.

Now, I haven't tried every deep dish pizza joint in Chicago but out of the places I have been, "Art of Pizza" ranks 1st! Art of Pizza has THE BEST stuffed pizza I have ever had. I'm from Indiana so I like thiner crust pizza and I was not a fan of deep dish till I had Art of Pizza. After having A of P I will never look back. Don't get me wrong, I still love my thin crust but there is a time and a place for each. The time is now and the place is Chicago and its time for some "Art of Pizza!"
(5)
Stephanie F.

Goooood thin crust pizza. A little pricey in my mind, wish they had some deals on pizza or ran coupons.
(4)
Ann Y.

My husband and I ended up here after attempting to locate Pizza Rustica. I had told him this place had been voted best deep dish, so we both agreed to try it. First, I have to say that it is nice that they have slices for sale, but on the downside- no leftovers. I had the stuffed mushroom, onion and spinach. First, it was kind of cold. Secondly, it was really nothing special. I have had pizza of equal quality and pretty much any of the chain places in Chicago (Superossa, Giordano's, etc). There was nothing that made this stand out. If I was in the area and wanted a quick slice, I would return, but I wouldn't make a special trip out there.
(3)
Mira L.

Some friends of ours were relocating to Chicago, so they came for a visit to check out the city & find a place. By chance, their apartment finding service guy happened to mention the Art of Pizza as a great place to get a pizza--- they passed on the word to us, and we checked it out together that very night. We went and told the guy we heard they had the best pizza in the city--- he said they did, and pointed to the various magazine clippings framed on their counter. This place was even voted best pizza by Newsweek for crying out loud (in what I believe was a national "contest," not just Chicago). The guy said the pizza that receives all the rave reviews was the stuffed pizza, so we ordered that. It was really good but takes awhile, so from now on, we always call it in ahead of time and then pick it up. (Which isn't a problem as the place has its own decent sized parking lot--- a detail no one's mentioned yet!) 1-2 slices is seriously enough to stuff me silly. We like to pick up a large stuffed from here when we have visitors in town who aren't up for going out but want a good, authentic to Chicago meal, and no one's been disappointed yet. Even though it is super scrumptious, I wouldn't recommend this as an every week kind of thing--- too filling, so more of a once in awhile or when you're really hungry kind of thing. Also, I was driving by this place the other night and happened to see some changes. As a previous reviewer forecasted, they did indeed expand the restaurant; it's longer & has taken over most (if not all, couldn't tell) of the dinky little strip mall. So, there's now much more seating than before if you choose to dine in.
(5)
Duff B.

Best deep dish you'll find. Buttery crust, loads of cheese, and a tasty sauce, if I'm going deep dish, this is where I'm going. I'm not much of a sausage fan, to my mother's chagrin, but if I were I'd be deeply disappointed in what they offer here, which is barely Tombstone level. Get the spinach instead. Thin crust ain't bad, but stuffed is the real show. Only eat in if you're out of delivery range, as the strip mall location is characterless.
(5)
Dave S.

If Pizza was an art form you would not find this stuff in the Louvre. You would not find this pizza in the Art Institute. You would also be hard pressed to find this in any of Chicago's art galleries either. You would most likely find this set up in a booth at a street fest in Chicago or the burbs. It is decent but nothing about it screams for attention. There are a couple of things that stood out at this place for me. They serve slices of pizza so you don't have to order a whole pie. This place is a good value too. I had a deep dish slice with sausage, mushrooms, and some other stuff. I forgot what else was in it because it was so unmemorable. It wasn't bad by any means but outside of the buttery crust, it did not seem to have much flavor at all. Please stay away from the cheesecake slices that have in their dessert cooler as they were awful. The staff working there was friendly and quick. Once the line got a little long, the line came to a complete stop and then sped up to a slow crawl. this is not going to be a destination spot for me. If I am in the area and craving pizza I would stop in again. I would like to try some of the other meals in the future via delivery. Overall not a bad place at all.
(3)
Patrick C.

Have you ever tasted a cloud? Possibly a rainbow? Or even a dream? I can guarantee that if you walk into Art of Pizza to get a slice of their stuffed pizza, you will have to change your answer to YES on all counts. Each slice is like a cumulonimbus cloud of cheese, sauce, and oh so buttery crust. Just make sure to bring your umbrella, to protect you from the mouth-watering.
(5)
Jarod P.

Best stuffed slice in the city. The sauce is so perfect, chunky and fresh, with all the right flavor notes - tart, with a hint of sweetness and a perfect blend of Italian seasoning. You could eat it as freaking soup. The crust is buttery and flaky but not too rich. If you order anything other than the stuffed, boooooooo.
(5)
Jessica C.

Entering Art of PIzza is like going to pizza heaven. The divine aroma is saliva-triggering, service is fast and friendly, and you always know you're going to be eternally grateful for having made the right choice to visit Art's. Skip the thin crust and dive into a deep dish. You won't be sorry.
(5)
Jess S.

Everyone sings this places praises, but I was seriously disappointed. We were to have a large spinach deep dish delivered on a weeknight. It took almost two hours. We had to call them twice. It arrived slightly soggy and luke warm. This probably affected the taste of Chicago's so-called #1 Deep Dish. It wasn't anything special. I'm willing to give it another try - dine-in style, but will never do delivery again. And for now I'm perfectly happy sticking with Giordano's and Malnati's.
(3)
Y V.

I was disappointed with their sausage. I ordered a deep-dish sausage and tomato pizza for delivery. This isn't good quality sausage. They use the small, round, cardboard-like texture "sausage" that you might find in a cheap frozen pizza. Not good... not good at all. If you can't even get SAUSAGE right, there's a problem.
(1)
danny e.

de-li-cious! that is all.
(5)
Kathryn M.

So I've had an Art of Pizza menu staring at me for months now...but I've been on a Gigio's kick and have blown off poor Art of Pizza. I went to write this review thinking that I had never tasted the hot, steamy, super cheesy deliciousness that is AoP...well turns out I have ordered it and reviewed it before...whops! Besides that little brain fart...Art of Pizza continues to deliver pizza super quickly. My only complaint was that this time it took me seriously 10 minutes to order...the man taking my order just wasn't on top of his game...but you know, it happens. I think my new love (at least for the moment) is Art of Pizza...sorry G.
(4)
Maddi R.

One of the best deep dish pizzas places. You can just walk in and order deep dish by the slice without waiting for an entire pizza to bake.
(5)
Erin V.

I was not as impressed with the pizza here as many of the reviewers were. It was alright - maybe my expectations were too high after reading through the reviews. The pizza flavors reminded me a lot of Connies - nothing new, but not bad. This place is decent, but when I order pizza, I definitely call someplace else.
(3)
Patrick L.

I don't need to say much about Art of Pizza. Hands down the best deep dish in the world. The recipe has unfortunately changed for the worse in the last few years (the crust has taken a direct hit) but even though it's not as good as it was, it is still better than anything else. If you don't like deep dish, go to one of the other thousands of pizza places, it's all the same. But if you are a connoisseur, this is a must-go place, don't miss out on the most delicious event of your entire life!
(5)
Matt G.

Let me preface this by saying I've been going here for about 5 years, so take it as you may. I feel that the Art is probably one of the best Stuffed Pizza joints in Chicago. However, I feel that success has hurt the quality of food in recent years. You pretty much have to order carry out to get the best tasting pizza, because delivery times murder the crust. (Don't order delivery unless you have a spare 2 hours) Another personal gripe of mine is their sausage: The grey, yes grey, spherical kind that I could probably get at Little Ceasar's. Why? Why is every other topping off the chain, and you blow the simple topping of sausage? I won't take stars away about it, because overall, the place is above average. Just don't expect REAL sausage. However, if you are a carnivore like me, go for the meaty delight stuffed pizza: It's like eating meat pudding! If you haven't been here, you need to go to see that it destroys Gino's, Uno, and Malnati's in the stuffed category. However, don't even touch their thin crust!
(4)
Missy M.

Seriously- in my opinion, best stuffed deep dish in Chicago. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of a stellar 5 is the price and delivery time. It can be expensive if you add a lot of toppings and be prepared to wait 90 minutes or more during dinner hours for delivery. I am content with just a cheese pizza, but when the parental units are in town we tend to splurge. My favorite combination (courtesy of my cousin John who introduced me to Art) is spinach, tomatoes, garlic and sausage! Also, one slice is PLENTY! Even a big eater would be hard pressed to finish two. You also get a free liter of pop with your order. I love this place!
(4)
Cramden M.

Their stuffed pizza is almost as good as Nancy's, not quite as spicy. Good crust and generous cheese. I would skip the pan, kinda wishy-washy and the thin crust is mediocre. Pat's has the best thin crust hands down. Not a true Chicago deep-dish experience like Uno's or Lou Manalti's but darn good eatin'. My son's favorite.
(4)
Luan N.

One of my first experiences eating Chicago Deep Dish was at Gino's East and it totally turned me off from eating deep dish. I gave deep dish another try with AoP and have to say I enjoyed it a lot more. I'm still not a fan of deep dish, but if for some reason I'm looking for deep dish, I would come here over Gino's and Giordano's. I just loved the buttery crust and how inexpensive it was.
(3)
Diana R.

The art of pizza won my heart not only for the amazing deep dish but also because when a group of guys walked in with a case of beer, the guy who worked there came out with two huge buckets of ice. That is hands down, great customer service. I will definately come here again.
(5)
Christopher H.

This is without doubt: The Best Pizza in Chicago. Hands down. You've gotta get the stuffed though, don't be ridiculous. There is ZERO atmosphere here, so don't expect anything. Just walk in & grab a slice, or order take out, then enjoy the best stuffed pizza in Chicago in the privacy of your own home.
(5)
Diane P.

I am Neline S.'s friend who said "this is the best pizza in town." Giordano's has good deep dish pizza. As does Chicago's. But Art of Pizza takes the cake (literally). Each bite melts in your mouth, and boom! An entire pizza is gone! And the pizza is relatively cheap compared to what I'm used to. What's nice about this place is that you can order individual slices. Mhmmmmm, lots of butter in the crust. I'm going to miss this place when I move to Delaware.
(5)
Jessica L.

I think the pizza here is fantastic. We have only tried the deep dish. We have eaten in and had it delivered. The restaurant itself is NOT fancy. Expect McDonald's style pizza. Great for families. Highly recommend. If you order the deep dish and want to eat in, I suggest ordering in advance. It takes 45 min to cook.
(4)
erin k.

i thought it was time to get a whole pizza, so i could order just what i wanted. so i got just what i wanted and have been eating the same pizza for four days now. i wonder if deep dish freezes. good stuff - for breakfast, lunch, or (and) dinner.
(5)
Elyse G.

This IS Chicago's best pizza hands-down. Noone else in the entire city can top their sauce which makes it so addicting. My husband and I have to fight the urge to have it more than once a week. Try the thin crust. Most people like deep dish (s) but the thin is really good and a nice change. I would be so happy to hear of more locations to open but for some reason the competition is actually STILL in business. Shame on you non-art of pizza customers. Their larger space makes for a nice pizza-out night.
(5)
Sam T.

The pizza here is great. All of it is good, thin, stuffed, deep dish.... Man this place is great and only a couple of blocks away. The only complaint I have is that when you are not getting a slice, there is usually a crazy long wait when ordering from the menu! Spend more than $10 and get a free 1L bottle of pop! How can you beat that! Pizza here tastes a helluva lot better than the other popular Chicago chains.
(4)
Dan B.

I don't know if it was the time of day or cause I bought it by the slice but my experience wasn't as awesome of an experience as I was hoping it to be. I had a pizza in the afternoon and it was the only slice left on the rack. It was pretty good but unfortunately I wasn't as impressed by the pizza as most reviews have been.
(3)
maeve P.

Really good pizza. Ok so the first time I went I hated it. We made the mistake of ordering the bbq pizza - it was really bad. Too much sauce and the sauce was too tangy (i'm picky about my bbq sauce). We told some people about our bad experience at Art of Pizza and they said to give it another try but to go for a more normal pizza. So we tried the 'special' pizza and it was delicious. I'd recommend this place to anyone except if you're feeling like a bbq pizza.
(4)
ben w.

great deep dish slices, ready to go. consistently great pizza nad great dinner specials during the week, includes soup and salad, a total bargin
(5)
Adam S.

There's not much to say about "Art" except that it's the best stuffed pizza in Chicago, hands down. For Native Chicagoans: I dare you to find a stuffed pizza better than Art's Special. With spicy italian sausage, green pepper, onion, mushroom, flecked oregano, generous sauce (very important!), and buttery crust, I guarantee that if you try a piece, you'll never go back to Giordano's again. For Vistors to our lovely city: Make the trek to Art! Sure, it doesn't have the ambiance of Uno's or the prime River North location...whatever. But answer me this - would you rather be breathing down the necks of 150 other tourists at Uno or breathing in the delicious aromas of Chicago's best deep dish pizza? Art of Pizza is the center of my pizza universe, and it should be yours too. Enjoy!
(5)
Bryan H.

Solid, solid thin crust pizza. If you want great chicago style deep dish pizza go to Lou Malnati's.
(4)
Josh S.

Delicious is all I have to say.
(5)
My B.

Hmmm. The pan pizza was just okay for us. I think it we were expecting more by all the online reviews. I doubt we will be back as there are a gazillion other pizza places in Chicago try and I have yet to find a favorite. The prices are good if you do end up going.
(3)
Scott B.

this review is for the stuffed deep dish pizza only! 5-stars! best flavor, best crust & best prices!
(5)
Jessica N.

Since I moved here from the East Coast I have been searching for a pizza that reminds me of home. This is the closest that I have found. The delivery is fast, the pizza is still hot when I get it and I don't have to order extra cheese just to get the pizza to be adequately covered. Plus, they give you a free liter of Diet Pepsi with your pizza, and I love me some Diet Pepsi.
(5)
Karis F.

best stuffed pizza in the city, probably the world. if you're looking to try them at their best, order it fresh (not by the slice at 2 am). i never liked deep dish pizza until i moved to chicago, and art of pizza played a pivotal role in my conversion.
(5)
Angela S.

I don't know what they do to the crust here, but it is delicious! The regular pizza is so good, thick and yummy that I haven't even tried the deep dish. Even 2nd and 3rd day the crust is still good- not soggy. The best pizza I've had yet in Chicago.
(5)
Mandee M.

I don't like their pizza, but my husband loves it. He grew up eating there pizze so I guess I can understand. The other items aren't too bad, but I've had better. I don't mind it once or twice a year, but I would not go out of my way for it.
(3)
Nick I.

Best deep dish in the city hands down. The place is a dive but don't let that be misleading... it also looks like they're about to expand so hopefully it won't be as cramped. $2.52 per slice is a great deal as well. The rest of their menu isn't the best, but they've got a ton of stuff and their daily specials are a steal. I've never left that place hungry or disappointed.
(5)
Ann K.

This is the best pizza in all of Chicago or possibly the world. I recommend it to many friends and coworkers and they are immediately converted to "the Art" as we lovingly call it. The crust is perfectly crisp yeet tender and the sauce is sweet and flavorful with just enough spice. For me, the sauce is what makes the pizza. I am a big fan of the spinach mushroom stuffed. By the way you can trust my opinion, I am a native Chicagoan and part Italian. I know pizza.
(5)
Michael H.

really good pan pizza
(4)
Jill W.

I love this place! Stuffed pizza by the slice! And the pan and thin pizza is great too!
(5)
scott s.

My favorite non-thin crust pizza in Chicago. The pan pizza is by far the best pizza that they make, and i wouldn't really order anything else than that here. It has a nice buttery crust and always hits the spot.
(5)
Dan M.

The best deep dish I have ever had. I love Gino's and Lou's but Art is in a league of its own. I wsh I could eat here everyday. It's great picking up a slice or having it delivered. Can't say enough about this place just go try it.
(5)
Rebecca B.

How do I love thee, let me count the ways. You're sauce is delicious, seasoned with herbs. You're crust so buttery and flakey, piled high with delicious fresh toppings, it melts in my mouth.
(5)
Jennifer H.

yummy yummy i had the deep dish and it was great. warm when delieved (although it usuall takes 75-90 min). i do agree with lana though, the order guy is always pissed im calling the pizza place to put in an order. weird but i laught it off. the cheese is high quality and great toppings, veggies are fresh. a must
(5)
Duyen D.

I like this place because they sell pizza by the slice. Sometimes, you just don't want to order a whole stuffed pizza - you know what I mean? Plus, they have daily specials that makes for a very affordable dinner. However, I would stick to the pizza and sandwiches at this place. We ordered a few pasta dishes once and was not impressed. Tasted like cheap italian. But the pizzas and sandwiches are pretty awesome.
(4)
Rebekah K.

I had not heard of this place before I went; a friend recommended it but I had no idea about its gleaming reputation. This was the best pizza I have ever had. I started moaning as I was eating. I am looking for the best pizza ever, and I am HOPING somewhere I find pizza nirvana, but this was close. Perfect crust, perfect sauce, perfect cheese. I don't like thin crust, and I was not converted when I tried theirs, but the deep dish? Ooooh my god. Plain cheese, spinach and mushroom, onions and peppers? All a dream. I introduced my parents and now they order weekly. This pizza is incredible. Also, they recently converted their tiny space into a large dine-in restaurant so no more pick up counter that happens to have a few tables feel. The service has been OK when I have eaten there, nothing special, but who cares as long as they give me my pizza (and believe me, that is NOT something you will hear me say often.) Great specials too! Come for the pizza, stay for the funeral that will occur after you die of bliss.
(5)
una g.

pros- good food quick parking *not the Greatest service nor the worse
(3)
Roman R.

This is the best stuffed pizza in the city.... The sauce is unbelievable
(5)
Jane N.

sorry but I think the pizza was par for the course and i was so turned off my the owner's attitude and everyone there they were just rude. will not go back, would rather go to Gino's.
(1)
lala l.

This place is the best pizza place in the city! The pizza is perfect and the service is good also!
(5)
John L.

I have only ever had slices of stuffed pizza here, so I can't comment on the deep dish, thin crust, etc (and I would never order anything else anyway). The stuffed pizza is my favorite in chicago, and that's saying something. I have to be in the mood, because its almost like going out to have desert for dinner...its SO thick and doughy. In fact, its really not technically the best pizza I could conceive of, but its just really yummy. The sauce stands out for me. I just like it. Others don't, and I can understand that...it is pretty tangy and thick. One slice of the stuffed pepperoni probably has about 1400 calories, but it is heaven. Also, the only place in Chicago I've ever seen that sells slices of stuffed pizza. When you're craving thick, heavy, yummy stuffed pizza, one slice usually will be more than adequate to satisfy...other places will make you order a whole pizza and wait 45 minutes. Here, you can be in and out in that amount of time and eat pizza that has been consistently voted best in the city. Everyone should try it once.
(5)
Cory W.

Hands down the best pizza in the city - stuffed or pan. Too bad they don't deliver to Roger's Park :(
(5)
Mark W.

I live a block away and pretty much eat here on a weekly basis. After trying Malnati's, Gino's, and Chicago's I had decided I preferred thincrust, but the art of pizza's deep dish is fantastic and is all I get from the place. There sandwiches are ok but you will be regretting not sticking with the deep dish or pan style pizza. I haven't tried the thin crust so I can't speak to its quality.
(5)
Joy Z.

This is my all-time favorite pizza place in the WORLD. (and I'm quite the pizza connoiseur!) It also becomes everyone's favorite place once they try it! (ask any of the 8 people I have brought there!) I don't know what I will do for stuffed pizza if I ever move away from Chicago, because there is no way anyone else can compare to their perfectly sweet sauce and doughy, tasty crust. I completely agree with the guy who said that this pizza gives him a mouthgasm (fabulous expression!) :-)
(5)
Mairin B.

I'm picky about my za, and this place is wonderful. My friend was visiting from the east coast, I brought her here for a slice, and she said, "I must have been eating crap my whole life." Art sells $2 slices of deep dish, too, for those cheapskates out there.
(5)
Tony C.

best pizza in the chi
(5)
amy k.

i love this place! my favorite chicago deep dish...just cheese please. the delivery is around an hour, we always order when we think we might pizza, by the time it arrives we definitely do. the place i order from when i'm giving the chicago experience.
(5)
William M.

Had it once, won't have it again! It got great reviews but I don't know why. It was mediocre at best. Their thin crust pizza was too thick. The deep dish was a big disappointment because it was too bready and lacked sauce or flavor. I've had pizza from quite a few places that was much better.
(2)
Brian L.

Best Chicago-style pizza in Chicago, if not anywhere. Granted that's really arguable but it's my favorite place to bring out-of-towners and they always end up loving it. What really stands out to me is the sauce and how the seasonings/spices just work really well with the ingredients and crust. I love how it's pay-by-the-slice and a simple dine in. They've got two TVs going to keep you entertained if you like but it lends it self to fairly large parties and it's rarely been busy but never enough to not accommodate me and whomever I'm with. I do think the warmth of the pizza is fine, no complaints like others, but obviously it'll taste better coming straight out of the oven. Only thing I've noticed is the one time I've gotten delivery the sauce wasn't as sensational as dine-in so I don't know if that was a fluke or what. Also, it closes too early but really I don't want it to ever close.
(5)
Kendra K.

This was the worst experience and worst food I've ever been delivered. The staff was confused and sounded chaotic when I called to place my order. They told me that it wold be about 45 minutes, it took an hour and 40 minutes. I called to check on the order and was told that the driver "just left" and then when I called again 20 minutes later was again told "the driver just left". They kept putting me on hold and then a different person would answer. I had to repeat my question at least 3 times both times I called, and they acted like I was speaking a foreign language. I had to go to the lobby to get the food because the driver couldn't work the buzzer (even though I tried to talk him through it). The food was ice cold and the sides that I ordered were missing. The onion rings were soggy and gross and the pizza was barely edible. I paid $30 and threw the food away because I was gagging it down. This is the worst food and service I've ever received.
(1)
Tom Z.

Maybe the only place you can drive up and get a couple slices of good deep dish and be gone in about 5 minutes only spending a couple of bucks. Really good and cheap! Maybe not the best, but pretty close.
(4)
Jackie F.

I was so excited to eat Chicago pizza for the first time and chose this spot based on all the positive Yelp reviews. Once again another let down. How in the world does this place have 4 out of 5 stars?! My experience is only based on the single slices, so I can't comment on the whole pizzas. Single slices are kept in a heated display that looks like something they would have a cafeteria and the pizza tasted like Pizza Hut. A total waste of a meal! :(
(1)
Denise U.

Yeah, well, ok. We do like their pizza and stuff. But the slices have changed, and never have much pepperoni, or sausage and green pepper or whatever. It's cheese with a smidge of ingredients. It may be different if you order an entire pizza, though.
(3)
Valerie Yvonne B.

Pretty good! My best friend and I ordered a medium thin crust pizza with green peppers, tomatoes and sausage. Very tasty. Its a good lunch spot. Nothing really 'sexy' about eating here but its just plain good pizza with fountain or can drinks. Also, when you see cops come in to eat at a place I somehow assume the food it good.
(4)
carolyn h.

I love Art. It's my favorite stuffed pizza in the city (in my opinion). There are lots of really good stuffed pizzas out there, but what keeps me coming back for more is the sauce. There's something about it here, it's flavorful but isn't overwhelming. There's just the right amount of it. It's never watery. It's exactly what a sauce should be. My normal issue with stuffed pizza is that I usually walk away thinking that all i ate was cheese. Art has just the right amount. Not to much, but it's definitely cheesy. I can't really tell you about eating at the restaurant. I usually pick up for get delivery. They sell pizza by the slice which is awesome. Delivery is usually within the time they say it will be. The guys that work there are really nice. They never try to rush me even when there is a long line. My favorite is their specialty: Onions, green peppers and Sausage.
(5)
Kyle C.

I wish I could go back to August, 2009, before my innocence was lost. I would have ranked The Art of Pizza's stuffed pizza among the best in Chicago, rivaling Chicago's. In that time when I tried it in August until last night, I ate their pizza probably 4 times. Until last night, it was excellent every time. However, after last night's slices of stuffed pizza (3, split between my girlfriend and I), I would have been more satisfied eating DiGiorno's. Namely, the crust sucked. It tasted refrigerated, or frozen, or undercooked, or something. Not good. Was this all a fluke? God help us, I hope so.
(1)
Erini S.

I've lived practically next door to this place. Let me tell you it is not only AMAZING, but torturous to have this place so close by. Our street smells so freaking good. My favorite thing is that I can go and get a slice of pizza and a massively large soda for about $5. An amazing slice of pizza that fills me up and a soda I don't need a refill for about $5. Best deal ever. I've eaten so many other of the "famous" Chicago deep dish.. they're fine. Just average. But this, this pizza is truly great. It's the best tasting pizza I've found in the city, and one of the best deals for pizza. The guys who work here are great too. One word of warning: their Meaty Delight is uber meaty. Probably the most meat-packed pizza I've had (that's still taste awesome). Even some of my big macho guy friends agreed, it's a lot of meat to tackle. Thinking about this pizza is making me crave it... good thing it's steps away! If you want good pizza, don't pass up this place. The line moves fairly quickly, and it'll totally worth it.
(5)
David B.

Solid pizza and ribs, definately top 5 in chicago, but its the low prices and portions that take this place over the top.
(4)
Amanda D.

I moved to West Lakeview almost a year ago not realizing the proximity of my apartment to The Art of Pizza. I had eaten the Art of Pizza before but only on a few occasions. Well, I now realize that living so close to Art of Pizza is one of my top five favorite details about my apartment. In my opinion, the Art of Pizza is hands down the best deep dish in Chicago. They even sell pizza by the slice which is very handy since I live so close. For pizza by the slice, I recommend spinach and mushroom. Fabulous! I probably eat here about 3-5 times a month and know that when I move the Art of Pizza will definitely be something I miss!
(5)
Kyle P.

I have been ordering from here for 8 years and remember when it was a little place with a great pizza and crew working for them. I truly think the Arts meaty delight might be the pizza ever if you get it in deep dish.....It is a heart attack on wheels but sooooo good.....Everyone likes a different type of pizza mine just happens to be here.....and I am right
(5)
Chris S.

Best pizza in Chicago.
(5)
Stephanie Y.

Art of Pizza is a HUGE favorite for out of towners. When I lived in the suburbs, this was a treat. A super delicious, cheesy, saucy treat. When my friends come to visit from said suburb, they always wanna come here. It's cool...I'm down with that. It's not really in my regular rotation anymore, but that doesn't mean I enjoy it any less.
(4)
Alicia S.

You can't beat walking in and out of this place in 10 minutes flat with a few slices of Chicago pizza in your hand. I love that you don't have to wait 30-45 minutes like the Chicago style sit down places. Slices are $3 no matter what the toppings. Plenty of seating, and parking.
(4)
An P.

I will go against the grain and say that Art of Pizza is NOT that best deep dish pizza in all the land. No disparaging remarks I will make on this pie because it is one of the only places in Chicago that's willing to not fuss around and hand over some deep dish pizza by the slice! You got that right, they sell deep dish pizza by the slice! You know what, there are other spots that sell deep dish pizza by the slice, and they always end up sogged up like at the baseball stadium and nearly inedible. I would qualify The Art of Pizza as best deep dish pizza in Chicago sold by the slice! That's it! The restaurant itself has experienced remodeling over the years and is a bit bigger than it was before but still bears dirty tables from the high volume of people eating in there. I guess there are lulls where things are less sloppy but most times I am there somebody's leftovers are lying around. All in all a solid slice of pie, and there is nothing better than a solid slice of deep dish pizza, particularly when sold by the slizzice!!!
(4)
Samantha B.

Maybe I ordered on an off night, maybe this type of pizza just isn't my cup of tea. To those that love The Art of Pizza, please don't bite my head off, just hear me out. I was so pumped to try this place...I love pizza (check out my "list" of pizza joints to try here in Chicago.) This place just didn't deliver for me; maybe it just wasn't what I was expecting. We ordered on a Monday night and I spoke to a very helpful person on the phone. I asked a few questions and ended up ordering the Art's special which is sausage, onion, mushroom and green pepper. I was pretty excited because in my opinion that combo on a pizza truly is Art. Our order arrived in about an hour...time to eat! I tore into my pizza like I had never eaten before. Wait...I am not a fan of this cheese, or the sausage...or the crust. And it's not that the pizza is not good, it just isn't amazing (in my opinion). Now with all of this said, I plan on trying the Art of pizza again. I refuse to believe that all of you Art of Pizza lovers are wrong. I am convinced that it was just an off day, we all have that right? Well, we shall see. Until next time.
(2)
Laila C.

I've been there twice and both were pretty times the food was less than stellar. 1. after moving, came in around 10pm saturday night. My bf and I were suuuuper tired so we opted for the fastest food options. We each got a piece of the ready made deep dish pizza and split a large garden salad. The pizza had a LOT of crust and not enough cheese or pepperoni (in my opinion, although I do like a heaping ton of cheese & meat on my pizzas). My bf's sausage pizza was a bit heartier. The garden salad was HUUUUUGE, a lot of veggies, but the butter dressing was weird...a bit too solid to be dressing. 2nd time: super hungover after my birthday party and stumbled across the street for some greasy food. I craved a juicy italian sausage sandwich after the one I had at Al's. But this one was tiny, dry and overall NOT HUNGOVER approved at all-only good part, the service was really quick. However, despite my 2 less than mediocre visits: I will still go back...because I'm persistent and lazy!
(2)
Dusty K.

With all the Yelp love surrounding this place I was half expecting angels to descend from the heavens and deliver this pizza on a sleigh bed draped in white linens. Much to my chagrin, neither the angels nor the bed appeared before me tonight. However, a tasty pizza was delivered but fell short of expectations. Is it good? Definitely. Is it great? Not even close. I would sum Art of Pizza up as a Giordano's knock off. Knock off's generally aren't better than the original and the pizza here is no different. It's the same look and same texture, but not the same taste. If you put a slice of each side by side, most would have a hard time picking out the correct one. Stuffed slices here have loads of cheese, are topped with sauce, and have a crust that was more bread-like than a corn meal mix. I did like the pizza but prefer the flavor of Giordano's to the Art of Pizza version. I'm glad I got around to eating here but will skip a return in favor of other Chicago-style pizzerias.
(3)
Monica W.

DO NOT GET THEIR THIN CRUST PIZZA if you want a thin crust pizza. It's not thin, more like hand tossed, maybe even thicker than that. Pizza Hut does a better job on their thin crust. Im serious. But their stuffed pizza is really really good. And their daily specials are super cheap. If it wasn't for the stuffed pizza, this place would only get 1 star....
(3)
Kathleen A.

Slices now cost $3.19 apiece. Still, that is not bad at all. One is plenty for a quick lunch. This is still my go-to spot for stuffed pizza when I come home. It never disappoints.
(5)
J.M S.

Excellent tasting pizza. Plus the menu offers a nice selection of other options. Good, no-nonsense service. Prices are right.
(4)
Vince R.

For Chicago Style pizza this place has it going on. Ive been going there before the expanded or even had a bathroom about 10 years. The owner Art is not only active in his company but kept most of the same people around. The super beef is a great sandwich and on Sundays they have a deal for 3 or 4 bucks for the Spaghetti Dinner (Soup,Salad, and a huge plate of pasta with two HUGH meat balls. Try this place and you ll be a repeat guest...
(5)
Andre W.

I am currently finishing leftovers from this past Sat evening delivery. This time around I ordered a medium Stuffed Sausage and it blew me away. Almost as good as Giordanos and the delivery time was not bad clocking in at 35 minutes. With the pizza, they also gave us a free Sierra Mist. Nice touch as it was surely needed. Again, I am sitting here finishing up the leftovers and it is almost as good as the freshly made pie. MMMMM Good!
(5)
Lisa F.

I have no idea how good the food is because of their delivery policy. They won't deliver past Sheffield... And I live at the corner of Sheffield but alas no pizza. They wouldn't even let us walk across th street to meet the driver. Disappointed.
(1)
roger h.

Absolutely, hands down, without a doubt the best pizza by the slice place in the entire city of Chicago! Try it and you will see what I mean.
(5)
Jennifer B.

Do they sprinkle cocaine atop their pizza? Is that the reason for the addicting quality? Chicago is a pizza town, and Art of Pizza is the leader. This restaurant simply has the best pizza in the city. Always fresh, generous portions, top ingredients, and not overcooked, Art of Pizza creates a winning combination! It doesn't matter if you are a meat-lover or a cheese pizza purist, a paper thin crust kid or a stuffed pizza guy, Art of Pizza has your favorite style. This place is simply the best!
(5)
Christa R.

I was born and raised on the north side of Chicago. I've tasted all the pizza there is...or so I thought. We ordered from Art of Pizza on Sunday during the Bears game. A Small Stuffed Vegetarian and a large Stuffed Sausage. It EASILY fed the six of us and there were three slices left over. The crust is amazing and beats out even my fave, Gino's East. Try it. You will not be disappointed. Delivery came is under an hour and they gave us a free 2 liter of pop, just because. Nice. Do yourself a favor and give it a whirl.
(4)
Brian C.

In my opinion the best Chicago style pizza in town - ideal for delivery since it's more or a storefront with some cheap tables so not exactly a big night on the town eating there. The pizza is more of a traditional bread-like crust as opposed to the cornmeal you would get from Lou's or Gino's but it's very well made. The toppings are good (I'm a fan of the Art's Special - sausage, mushroom, onion, and green pepper) and the sauce is what really makes the pizza excel - great flavor and some spice, not watery, and just works very well with virtually everything except a lot of spicy toppings such as in which case it can be a bit too much. I personally like their thin crust pizza as well but people are generally more divided there - get the Chicago style deep dish delivered and you won't be sorry.
(5)
Kevin S.

After hearing great things about The Art of Pizza, I was really excited to have some. Maybe that set me up for failure? We ordered some of the deep dish and it was not very good. The crust was hard and the sauce tasted really cheap and reminded me of canned generic marinara sauce. Sorry, but I'd pick Lou Malnati's or Giordano's deep dish over The Art of Pizza anytime.
(2)
James Michael S.

I want to love this place but I can't... They told me my pizza would be delivered, "within the hour" and it took an hour and 20 minutes. I can deal with that. The deep dish was good but not great. It was very atypical. I'm not sure if I could tell the difference between their deep and gino's, gioradanos, ect. We also got a thin crust which I didn't care for, the crust was still quite thick and it just didn't have anything that screamed, "DELICIOUS". Not that this is a shocker but it was $40+ for 2 pizzas.
(3)
Thomas D.

One of the best deep dish pizza places in Chicago. You have to wait a while, though. I suggest calling at least 30 minutes in advance, and then going to pick it up or enjoy eating it there. It was well worth the wait for a slice of heaven. It's way better than Gino's East and Giordano's combined, in my opinion. I am from NYC, so I am a pizza snob in a sense. I have shifted towards Chicago-style pizza since moving here 3 years ago, and this place tops the cake. Highly recommended.
(5)
Maria A.

I knew I couldn't let my first day in Chicago end without having some of that famous deep dish pizza. As soon as Kevin N aka Mr. Austin himself checked in we decided to check out what kind of cheesy good trouble we could get into. After a long and winding taxi ride we ended up at The Art of Pizza. It wasn't what I expected. It was rough around the edges and reminiscent of a fast food joint. The menu was difficult to read as it was obstructed and so I just pointed to a pizza and they handed me a slice. This slice was looking good and tasted better. It was a filling slice of pizza heaven. I washed it down with soda and headed out. I now understand the love of deep dish pizza. What's more it was great to find a humble, simple spot that serves a mean pizza.
(4)
Eric S.

Great deep dish, flavorful sauce and timely hot delivery.
(4)
Lauren M.

Look, I split my time between New York & Connecticut a.k.a the 2 top places for pizza in America (the third being California, but that's besides the point). So my opinion can also be regionally biased, whatever you choose to think. Plus I'm not in love with the idea of deep dish. I heard about this place as being number 1 for pizza in Chicago from several people and after enough suffering of Giordano's (I refuse to believe a chain is the best pizza, no way), I decided to trek out and try it. I hadn't eaten all day, it was late, I was pretty excited to finally get normal pizza even if it was deep dish. I waited awhile for my pizza in growing anticipation and even though it was burning in my mouth, I needed to eat something soon. But, where was the amazing pizza I heard about? Like Samantha B. stated in her review, I wasn't particularly loving it, it wasn't really much higher up than Giordano's. To counterpoint, my friend thought the pizza was really good, but she's also from another country where they don't really eat pizza. So yeah, it's a cute place but I felt rather cheated afterward.
(2)
Ben H.

One goal for the Chicago trip was to sample Chicago's claim to fame: deep-dish pizza. Now I've had Giordano's before in Evanston and I've tried both the Nancy's location in Atlanta, but none of those were really satisfying. After seeing good reviews on Yelp and elsewhere, we decided on The Art of Pizza for our deep-dish pizza experience. We made the trek out here and opted for a salad and a 12" pan pizza with sausage. The salad came out pretty quick and was a pretty basic salad - nothing much to it good or bad. The pizza took a little over 30 minutes to come out and after we made it one slice in, we realized we REALLY should have just gotten slices because it's just a ton of food. Anyway, the pizza itself was great. There was a good bit of cheese, which gave the pizza some good chewy action. The flavor of the cheese was pretty good, but it could've been a little sharper/tangier. The sauce was solid as well - I liked the oregano in it. I was also pleased that the sausage was quality. Probably the most unique part of the pizza was the crust - it was very buttery and almost biscuit-like. The crust was quite tasty. Overall, AoP is an excellent choice for Chicago-style deep dish pie. It may not be THE best, but it's definitely great and shouldn't disappoint. 4.5
(4)
Keun L.

I had a slice of sausage pizza here. Thought the deep dish looked very good, though I only had time to get a regular slice of pizza. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it wasn't bad, nor was the best. Very spacious eating area, pretty chill and relaxed right after work on the weekdays. I didn't think there was enough sauce on the pizza slice. It's a personal like, but I tend to go heavy on the pizza sauce. The cheese was very flavorful in that you could actually see the herbs that they sprinkled on top. My only complaint would've been that it wasn't hot enough (temperature wise). Perhaps the warmers should be a bit warmer.... Then again, if you get pizza here made to order, it would probably solve this issue. If you're from New York, this is by no means a new york slice. For what I paid for a small drink and a slice, around 4 something.... it was a bit pricey compared to other places that I've gone to where the slices were much bigger, hotter, and saucier. It's a good piece of pie... not the the best in my opinion. But I recommend to any pizza lover out there.
(3)
Kevin N.

When in Rome, right? I'd been in town all of about an hour when one of my favorite folks from Miami suggested that we try out some genuine Chicago deep dish. As fate (and a meandering cab ride) would have it and based on some yelpy Chicago love, we decided to hit The Art of Pizza. First of all, I love the idea of pizza as art (and more than that...inspiration), and given the slice -- if you can call it that, it was about the size of my first car -- there's no question that these guys were shooting for the moon. Says here that they hit the target: slices are arguably almost as deep as they are wide, slathered in various sauces and toppings, and soda choices ensure that you'll won't be parched even if you're full. I will say that the interior here is a little borderline sketchy, but in fairness, I don't think pristine was really what they were going for. Besides: sometimes when creating art, you have to tear down all around you to make something beautiful.
(4)
Ashley S.

I am sorry Chicago.... I hate your deep dish. I walked from Wrigley field to eat what the locals call "the best pizza in the city" at the Art of Pizza. I wanted to like it, I really did. It was awful. I also tried a slice of the "thin crust" and it was equally as bad. The cheese is like melted plastic and I am positive that on the deep dish the dough is not all the way cooked through.
(2)
Courtney M.

Pizza by-the-slice (including deep dish), great prices, kid-friendly. That's pretty much all I can ask for. A few slices of pizza, a salad, and some drinks cost a family of three less than twenty bucks and it was all super tasty. We'll definitely be returning.
(4)
Katie R.

Pretty solid. We ordered a thin and a stuffed pizza. Thin was just cheese, stuffed was sausage. I thought the sauce was super fresh tasting, not at all overwhelming. The cheese to crust ratio (which many places fail) was just right. And for some reason I was really in love with the taste of the sausage they use. I would bump it up one more star if the crust had been more memorable.
(4)
Dan P.

The review is for the thin-crust pizza. I would give it a one star, but maybe it was my fault for getting a thin-crust in a place known for their deep dish. But, assuming the basic ingredients are a constant between both versions (thin-crust and deep dish), I can't see why this place is rated so highly. In short, my experience with the plain cheese thin crust pizza is as follows: Terrible. Fo2Go is much, MUCH better. My search for good thin-crust pizza continues.
(2)
Liz E.

And, I do not even partake of deep dish pizza, anymore:o Too much dough, but that is another story for another time on an entirely different website. I always go with my standard thin-crust order with pineapple. The pineapple is fresh and ample, and I just stare at all of the oregano on top of my little gem for a good ten minutes before I dive into the mix. I like to inquire over the phone as to how many people each size serves. However, I suspect that the dudes on the phone are starting to recognize my voice (since I call every week), and they probably already know that I just eat the whole damn thing myself. That is my only complaint for The Art Of Pizza. Because of you guys, my pizza addiction has returned in full-force, and I have to go to the gym twice as often as I did before. Ok fine. I never went to the gym before, anyway. But, now, I HAVE to go. Sigh. Nevertheless, your cheese-to-sauce ration is superb, and I do appreciate the fact that I got to keep my first pizza which mistakenly arrived two weeks ago with pepperoni instead of pineapple. I gave that one to the boyfriend, and I scarfed the pineapple one that you guys hurried over to me, in my closet......guilty but pretty damn happy with all of that sauce on my face. Thanks, Dudes.
(5)
Matt L.

Was this place open in 2002? I vaguely remember going there then, and not being too impressed. Tonight was, unfortunately, no different. I got a slice of cheese so the flavor of the 'za (how annoying is that word?) wouldn't be influenced by its toppings. Also, I didn't want to eat a bunch of swine flu. The crust on the deep dish was very good and fluffy, but there wasn't a whole lot of cheese, and the sauce kind of sucked. Way sweeter than I prefer. Malnati for my body. Art for a shart. Still, I can't give it less than 3 stars based on principle... A. It's pizza B. I support the deep dish institution C. Slices ready to go at all hours
(3)
Nikki C.

I'm fat in all the wrong places and loathe people that create more obstacles to my warped idea of self-content. Cheese, sausage, crust, sauce...get the thick pan stuff where the ingredients combined and heated to the proper consistency and leaves me more hours of sweaty salty tears to shed as I run more miles down Ashland in pursuit of a greater me. Not much for ambience, tons of seating as the new room next door has the personality of a bus terminal waiting area...small parking lot and what else...no alcohol, not sure about BYO, never though of it as I only sat in once to eat and was in a pop mood at the time.
(4)
Mike M.

It's a cool little place with a catchy name, but Lou Malnati's pizza is significantly better. Also what's up with the menu board that you can't see until you're at the front of the line? Not very well thought out at all.
(2)
Frankie J.

PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD... Went there last night, got an Art's Special thin crust, and it didn't disappoint. The rich and naturally sweet sauce, the perfect thin and unsoggy crust, the browned not burnt cheese, and the sausage-onion-mushroom-green-pepper melange that acts like a 3 by 3 inch square happy meal on its own edible plate. Oh so good, oh so satisfying - car don't fail me now so we can get home and eat this pie-o-paradise. And thats just the thin crust...
(5)
Katrina H.

Fantastic food on the cheap ! Of course their salads aren't gourmet but was ok. Surprised by how nice the staff was nice.. Did I say that their SALAD was just Aye Okay ?? ... skip that.. The pizza was worth going back to. I haven't seen anything so huge with a drink for under $5
(4)
Jenni B.

This place is great. I always go here with my family and its always consistent. Good cheese to bread to sauce ratio. Its casual, you can be loud.
(5)
Jenny S.

This is the best pizza in Chicago! I love the thin crust and the pan. You cannot go wrong with any kind though. It's all delicious! If you want Chicago style pizza, this is the place to go!
(5)
Anemone T.

This pizza is delicious. You know where a pizza is so good, you burn your mouth convincing yourself it's cool enough to eat? This was avoided during my visit to The Art of Pizza, thankfully. But, while the skin on the roof of my mouth was spared, my enjoyment suffered for it. Not much, mind you. If the pizza could have been served warmer, I would have been happier. Even more heretical in Chicago: I liked the thin crust better than the thick, stuffed slices.
(3)
Tina K.

This could be the best slice of Pizza I ever had in my life, I got the one with everything and it was piping hot right out of the oven, be sure to ask for the feshest pie they have on display, I have gone when the slices are still good but not great as they sat under the lamps for a little too long. Now if we can get them to make a stuffed Pizza like Ians with the mac n cheese that would be one hell of a pizza. wish I had taken a picture of my beast, oh well the current pics here do Art justice.
(5)
Colleen C.

Finally got a chance to check this place out on Friday night...I love being able to buy a slice of deep dish (only $2.75) as opposed to slaving over a whole one, utterly stuffing myself with pizza and regret and being miserable for a few hours! And oh, it's insanely good deep dish. Fast, and I had a side salad with it that was surprisingly green, fresh and cheap. Sad they only serve Pepsi products, booooo. And, I really think if they reconfigured their tables it would look less like a senior center, and more like a restaurant. I know most people takeout, but I think a few comfy booths would really compliment the great food very well... Definitely give this place an A. And a free parking lot! They also deliver pretty far too....check with them, it might be just what you need!
(4)
Stacy Y.

I used to visit The Art (as we affectionately call it in the 'hood) too often when I first moved into the area. Lately I've been on a thin crust kick and sought out pizza from other places. Art of Pizza does a good thin crust, but I like the really, really thin cracker crust. Anyways... I had a friend in town from California and we only had a few hours together. She really wanted some pizza and down the street we went. HOLY COW! I think forgot how good the deep dish pizza is. It's amazing, the crust is SO buttery good. The Art is back into regular rotation. It's a fast, inexpensive, delicious meal! Go grab a slice! P.S. Oscar, Edgar and the rest of the staff are still as sweet as ever!
(5)
Kristy N.

Oh. My. God. I used to live down the street from this place and made it a mandatory stop for any out of town visitors. The pizza? Fantastic. The subs? Unbelievable. The price? Unbeatable. The only complaint that I have is that it takes awhile to get food that you would think is pretty simple to make. As long as you call ahead, you are golden. This is one of the places that I miss most after moving out of the neighborhood. You will not be sorry, I have never heard a bad word about any of the food here.
(5)
Meagan L.

Today was my second time ordering Art of Pizza delivery. Both times the pizza came later than promised but I know it takes a long time to make a good stuffed pizza. I expected it to be longer than the person at AoP promised. That last star is missing because the delivery manager could just tell it straight for those people who expect things when promised. Let's move on to the food. This pizza is AMAZING! I believe that there is a sort of crust on the surface of the pizza that is buttery, melty and adds that element of mysterious deliciousness or je ne sais quois. Additionally, the sauce is phenomenal. It is red, fresh, and robustly flavorful. The crust on the bottom is akin to Lou Malnatti's however I think it is better: same texture, better flavor and less greasy. 5 stars for sure! The salad was mediocre at best, but again, this was as much as I expected from a pizza joint. The cherry tomatoes were a nice touch. The last thing I want in my mediocre ice berg salad is wedges of flavorless pale tomatoes. There were a lot of veggies other than the lettuce and that was a good thing. If I were making this salad, I would definitely slice the celery instead of just throwing in half a stick, but people might also find this to be a pleasant surprise especially if they order ranch dressing for dipping. Another thing I can say is that although the pizza was "late" it was packaged very well, it was still very hot and it looked like it was oven to table, like it hadn't even made a journey in a car! Also, the delivery man brought me a liter of free soda even though I made no complaint about any lateness, a nice gesture. I recommend this place for amazing, cutting edge stuffed pizza. Art of Pizza stays true to its name and is a nice change of pace from more traditional Chicago deep dish.
(4)
eric f.

YES! usually this chciago deep dish shit grosses me out and makes me want to puke up the mass of cheese i just deposited in my stomach. but this place's deep dish was deep-liscious. So good, it was, that the Art of Pizza's deep dish eschews my gut-reaction of reverse peristalsis.
(5)
Michael S.

I used to frequent this fine establishment when I lived in Lakeview years back. Now that I live in Boston and have to deal with folk who may own a "Chicago Pizza" but don't actually make Chicago style pizza (nor hand tossed even well for that matter), I have missed that wonderful pizza. And, while thinking of Art of Pizza recently during one of my forays into the Boston pizza scene (which again isn't that great comparatively), I realized that Chicago Style pizza is one of few truly American foods, deep dish that is. The sauce at Art of Pizza is rich. Tomato, dried oregano, parsley, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder/fresh? and probably some secret whatever, make the sauce so flavorful. This is important because so much of this pizza hinges on the sauce. For other types of pizza, the sauce can be neglected and if covered up with enough cheese and toppings, it's okay. But because of the volume increase skyward from other similarly sized pizzas, the sauce becomes a catalyst for everything else that makes Chicago deep dish pizza, and also Art of Pizza, so delicious. The crust has to be made with a lot of butter. This crust has to crumble and flake off at the same time. It also has to have some chewiness towards the middle without being too doughy. Oh, and it has to taste like butter, did I forget that? Anyway, the cheese has to be stringy and good, but I would argue is not the most important part as far as the taste goes. It does provide a good glue and base for the sausage. The sausage is good from Art of Pizza; full of fennel seeds and porky filled goodness and fried in a patty. And the prices at Art of Pizza are great. One slice is usually good and you walk away from there happy, full, and aren't $10 poorer. I can guess that almost everyone of these reviews about this place are about the pizza. They should be. But you should also give this place a shot for sandwiches. So good. Also, they have daily specials on traditional Italian-American fare, lasagna, mostaccioli, etc. for short money and in larger-than-life quantities. Give Art of Pizza a shot. The restaurant has no environment pro's, but the food is just good to pass this place up, which many I imagine do. Keep in mind however, they do deliver.
(5)
Chrissy P.

The best deep dish in Chicago, according to me. I will say that I prefer the cheese to any other of the varieties offered - it's simply delicious. You can also order by the slice which is great for trying a myriad of cheesy goodness.
(4)
Rachel L.

Yum! I love pizza with good taste, and this definitely fits the bill. We got the pan pizza, and it's definitely a filling sort of pizza. The garlic bread wasn't really worth it (you'd be better off making your own), and they oddly included a small bottle of red Mountain Dew with the order for free (too bad I think Mountain Dew is toxic waste). But still, great pizza!
(5)
Nicolas H.

Definitely a great stuffed pizza. We had a large stuffed sausage/onion and a chef salad. The salad wasn't anything special, but I did like the sauce on the pizza. The cheese was especially good as well, however, the crust could've been a little crispier. I didn't know what to expect in terms of atmosphere and honestly there isn't much to look forward to next time in that category...
(4)
Ken S.

I Googled a pizza place near Wrigley Field for Father's Day as my daughters and I were going to a Cubs game in the evening after spending the day together in the city. After reviewing the options, I settled on "The Art of Pizza", and, thank God for His guidance, this is spectacular pizza! I have travelled the world over, had pizza on different continents and across the USA, this is, hands down, no question, the best pizza I have ever had! My daughters and their friend who was with us, exclaimed that this is also the best pizza they have ever had. My daughter's friend actually works at a pizza restaurant and said nothing they serve compares to this, she was right, this is spectacular pizza. I am not prone to writing reviews or being wildly enthusiastic about food, but, my gosh, this was simply an incredible pizza! We ordered ahead of time and ate it there before the game. The only two negatives I can think of, if you can call them negatives, was they serve no beer, it is BYOB. Secondly, the dining area is rather pedestrian and plain. There is nothing fancy about the place, but, the pizza is the focus and the pizza is way worth the small "negatives" mentioned. We had sausage/canadian bacon/pineapple and the cheese was abundant, the sauce was wonderfully tasty with just enough spices and garlic to enhance the toppings, the crust was thick and crispy on the bottom, yet cooked through lightly to provide the perfect bed for the toppings. All I can say is if you like Chicago style pizza, you simply must try their offering. I have had all the others, the big names included, this was far and away the best pizza I have ever had. You will not be unhappy if you decide to order pizza at "The Art of Pizza", it is a masterpiece skillfully done!
(5)
Jen M.

I consider myself a pizza connoisseur, so if you are looking for a comparison among Art of Pizza and other deep-dish pizza joints in Chicago, you stumbled upon the correct review. I've heard so much hubbub about Art of Pizza--people saying it's the best deep dish pizza in Chicago. I already have a favorite in that category so I decided to give it a try. To me, there are two determining factors for evaluating a good 'ol slice of deep dish pie: #1: the "sauce is boss." If a sauce isn't good there's no saving it. #2: The ratio of crust to sauce and cheese . Here we go: Art's sauce is good and well seasoned so no complaints there. But here's the kicker...Art's pizza has A LOT of bottom crust, probably 1/2 inch thick. There is way more crust than sauce and cheese combined. So, if you like a mouthful of crust then this is your pizza. It's just not my preference. I have always ranked Gino's East #1 and Pequod's #2 for deep-dish pizza. I love the chunky tomatoes on Gino's East and the fact the bottom layer of (cornmeal) crust is thinner so it lets the sauce and cheese be the stars of the show. Pequod's is similar to Gino's but the caramelized (some people call it burnt) crust is what makes it distinctive. Their sauce is great, too. As we say in the wine and spirits business, there's no such thing as good or bad tasting--just different. So there you have it. My slightly unscientific review of 3 deep dish pizza joints.
(3)
Robert S.

Its Sunday night 9pm and its our last night in town, and we are hungry !! its been raining all day and we have had enough rain for one night, so I hop on yelp OK whats open at 9pm that will deliver in Lakeview ? Chinese nope they all closed 9 - 9:30.......Deep dish ? OK that will do so I call up The Art of Pizza and I ask the guy are you still delivering ? as I saw in the reviews they are slow on the delivery on weekends and they close at 10pm on Sundays yeah we are still delivering, cool let me get a sausage deep dish 12 inches and some Pepsi, OK that will be a hour cool thanks so they guy gets here in like 50 minutes and its only like $17 and some change I'm like cool I have paid more than that for much less of a pizza in Seattle, Hell yeah they guy gets like a $5 tip as I know this is probably his last run of the night and I am thankful he got me my pizza quick this pizza is done up just right nice and gooey and the crust is moist and chewy like a fresh loaf of bread chewy, lots of Sausage no skimping from these guys hell yeah we stay in Lakeview again I will order from these guys again
(4)
M M.

We got here at what I thought was a decent time for dinner but they were about 30 minutes shy of closing. The only pizza available was the individual slice of what was in the rotating heater. We agreed it would have been better to have gone to Giordanos on Belmont and bought a slice.
(2)
Brian T.

I ordered delivery so I can't say anything about the restaurant itself but order the full slab rib dinner.... you will not be sorry. Delivery was a little slow, but that can be expected on a Friday night at 8. Even though it was slow it was right in the quoted time frame.
(5)
Lola T.

I was really disappointed with this entire experience. My friend and I ordered the 16" pan pizza, and since I'm on a mission to taste every deep dish/stuffed pizza in the city, I ordered a single slice of mushroom/spinach deep dish to try. I do enjoy the fact that they deliver single slices. Why only 2 stars? 3 stars for the mediocre pizza. The quality and taste just weren't there Minus 1 star for taking 2 hours to deliver...Seriously? Two hours?
(2)
J K.

I was a bit disappointed in their deep dish. Although I generally don't listen to hype, many friends told me nothing but rave reviews about this place so I went to check out their deep dish. The crust was admittedly very good. However, their sauce was nothing to write home about, their cheese was good, but not quite anything special. Their sausage was all right, but I do prefer Giordano's style. The workers were very courteous and the restaurant was very clean, so that was definitely a plus. I do want to give them a second chance, but this first impression was simply so-so.
(3)
Neil T.

Move over Lou Magnattis, Gino's East, Giardanos, and any other great pizza place you can think of. If you think you've had the best pizza than you haven't been to The Art of Pizza! This place although not fancy but what pizza place is is an absolute amazing place. The taste of there pizza cannot compare to any I have been to before. I wish there were more The Art of Pizza in and around the Chicagoland area. Whether your looking to sit down and eat or on the go this place is ready to serve your needs. My business partners and I have had a couple of our meetings there just so we can have a pizza. I always get the deep dish and it is delish. Pricing is very affordable and a bang for your buck~
(5)
Melissa R.

This is BY FAR my favorite pizza place in the city. When I first moved to Chicago years ago I was on the hunt for a fantastic pizza place, I tried a ton in my neighborhood but they all were pretty disappointing. Then one day an Art of Pizza menu magically appeared at my apartment and I've been a happy camper ever since. I've tried a few different options here but my ol' trusty is a cheese pan pizza...it's amazing. The dough is an ideal balance of soft/chewy with a little bit of buttery crisp. The sauce is a little sweet and the cheese is SO delicious and melty. I can't necessarily identify the combination of spices, but it compliments the pizza perfectly. It usually takes them about 45+ minutes to deliver, but I guarantee it's worth the wait. Also, I've never tried any of their other menu items, but I've heard they're very tasty, you get a lot of food, and reasonably priced with daily specials.
(5)
Christopher R.

The Art of Pizza, in inverse haiku: Right up the street from my house. I am thin no more. Beauty....this Art of Pizza.
(4)
Alex C.

The Art of Pizza is GOOD! They should have definitely worked on the name - I'll bet a lot of people think this isn't a real Chicago pizza place just because of the name. The stuffed special is awesome. One of the best I've had.
(4)
Adam L.

Since I moved to Chicago about a year ago, I've been looking for a good, regular pizza. I've found lots of stuffed, thin, and even New York style, but nothing that satisfied my craving for a regular pizza. Today, I crave no longer. After a trip to the Post Office, I found myself famished and in the neighborhood. I remembered reading about this place, and decided to stop in (it beat out Boston Market and a Chinese buffet). I went in to get my slices, and found out that they didn't have any cheese or pepperoni stuffed slices, so I got regular pepperoni instead. Each bite was like heaven in pizza form. Flaky, buttery crust. Hot, melty cheese. Plenty of pepperoni. This pizza will haunt my dreams. You owe it to your tastebuds to get this. Stop reading. Go! Naough!
(5)
Benjamin H.

I'll leave the pizza debate up to all the haters out there. The fact of the matter is, I wouldn't dare make the generalization that "This place has the BEST pizza". That's none-sense. Despite it's namesake, I give The Art of Pizza four stars for everything BUT the pies. Don't get me wrong. These guys have a great pizza. Both thin and deep dish. The sauce, buttery crust, gooey cheese. It's totally solid. But have you ventured into the other 85% of the menu? First off, the submarines are total shitkickers. About a foot and a half long, and crammed with all the goodies, these are the real deal. For $4.99, they are a downright steal. Their dinner/lunch specials are shockingly good deals. Monday night's lasagna is fantastically huge piece with bread, soup and salad for a mere $5.99!!! Given, it ain't gonna blow your mind, but frankly, it's a solid homemade lasagna, the soup was obviously homemade and delicious and all that for well under $10?! Beef and sausage combos for $1.99 on Wednesdays?! Come on, the prices here are verging on scandalous!!! Check it out!
(4)
John H.

Art of Pizza is decent fare, but I feel the need to give just a so-so review to pull this place out of the clouds. If I had enough money and sticktoitiveness, I would start an above-average restaurant in Chicago and see to it that a second location would never come to be. Give it a few years for people to think they've got something to themselves, and bam, you've got an institution. That's what's happened here. Art of Pizza sees very little in the way of tourist traffic, and with just the one location, it's easy to keep it so. The way the locals have built the place up, you'd think it was fit for a last meal on death row. With that out of the way, let me get to the positives. You can drop in and have just a slice (not widely available at Chicago pizza places). Pricewise, it's fairly reasonable. There are also quite a few tables, so you won't be stuck with the wait you'd get at the more high volume establishments. There is so much good pizza to choose from in Chicago, though. Art of Pizza is respectable, but if you come expecting the Holy Grail of Chicago deep dish, you will be disappointed.
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Chris S.

It's not my favorite pizza, but it is my favorite "by the slice" pizza. I end up here before or after band practice sometimes and I enjoy it every time. Good stuff.
(4)
Peter S.

When we order deep dish pizza, we usually go with Lou Malnati's. Tonight, we decided to try something different, so we went with Art of Pizza. To put it simply: we'll be going back to Lou's next time. We ordered a 12" stuffed pizza with half pepperoni and half spinach. Delivery time was pretty standard - about an hour. The price was a little high - $21.95 (including a hefty $2.95 delivery charge). Tack on $4 for tip and the total was $25.95. Unfortunately, it was totally not worth it. We agree with Matt L below - the sauce was really not very good (too sweet), and there wasn't much cheese. There also wasn't much pepperoni. The crust was ok, but nothing amazing. Definitely wouldn't order again and wouldn't recommend.
(2)
Jodel A.

Deep dish pizza by the slice.
(4)
Leigh K.

My third experience with "Chicago-style" pizza. Really solid pizza, but I still prefer plain old pan or thin crust. I had a slice of the spinach, onion, and mushroom. I also had some mozzarella cheese sticks. Glad I finally got to try it. I will be back.
(4)
kevin c.

Ordered carry out from here a little while ago. The thin crust is very good. It had the right proportion of toppings and crust. Sauce was very good as well. Pizza was not soggy nor the toppings watery. It was hot and fresh. Price is also a plus. Good pizza that is not over priced is doubley nice(if that is a word).
(4)
Chris R.

Had to try this before leaving Lakeview on Monday. The constant line of cop cars double parking to get their feedbag on made me think it has to be good. To forewarn I am a Napolese pizza fan so I only want Chicago style a few times a year. That being said I had a stuffed and a deep dish slice and a split a side salad & zucchini chips. The price is excellent and the zucchini chips were killer and the side salad was solid especially for the price. The pizza was good but since we got slices it is never as good as straight out of the oven. That being said it was quite good although I prefer the deep over the stuffed crust. I would go back for the taste, value, and the time. I just don't feel like waiting 35 mins to 1 hour for a whole pizza to be made for me. BYOB is great and will remember that if I am in the area for a reason in the future. As for ambiance not really any but clean, friendly, and fast service,
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Erin T.

I used to live pretty close to the Art of Pizza. So I have ordered several times and also dined in a few times. Their pizza is above average, but I wouldn't go out of my way to have it. I would say the variety of Italian foods is the best part of Art of Pizza. You can order all kinds of pastas. I have had their baked mostaccioli and lasagna. We have ordered both the thin crust and pan pizzas. I prefer the pan pizza, because I think it has more cheese and flavor than the thin crust. The best part of Art of Pizza is the price. I find that a lot of pizza joints in Chicago can end up costing $40+ for delivery. I typically spend $25-30 at Art of Pizza, which is great in my book!
(3)
Rob C.

I went through my diary for 2009, and the following stats should tell you all you need to know. 34: how many pizzas I ordered from The Art of Pizza in 2009 $884: approximate amount spent (including tips) on these pizzas Bottom line? Best pizza in Chicago.
(5)
Jin K.

I went here last night in search of a good deep dish pizza and I guess that I am still on the quest for a good deep dish to be found in the city. The only thing that was good about their skimpy, tasteless sauced, white sausage pizza was the crust. The crust was a buttery, flakey crust that would have been better with just a dipping sauce. If you are craving a thin crust pizza - don't bother here either. I ordered a thin crust cheese pizza just to get a sense of whether it was good or not and even my 5yr old god daughter who is definately cheese-pizza savvy claimed it to be so-so.
(3)
Jason W.

The pizza here is great, and the specials are even better! $5 for a lasagna dinner...YUM
(5)
Diana P.

Really good deep dish and I love that you can order pizza by the slice-what a great concept! One of the best deep dish pizzas I've ever had-fresh and perfect mix of ingredients. Come and ask for the pizza that just came out of the oven because you don't want one that has been sitting there for an hour or so under the light.
(5)
SID F.

Decent pizza, great service and even better company. Felt like I was watching the olympics with my family. Thin crust rules!
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Shayna N.

I really like the idea of deep dish by the slice. But otherwise i wasn't too impressed with the pizza here. Everything was ok, but the dough seemed a little undercooked and there wasn't enough sauce and too much crust. I like Lou Malnati's for deep dish better (plus they deliver to my house)
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Emily S.

I am not a huge fan of deep dish pizza, but Art of Pizza has made me a believer. The crust is perfection, crisp and buttery without being greasy. The sauce is deliciously tangy, chunky and not sweet. I've never had anything other than deep dish sausage and mushroom pizza from this place, nor have I ever felt the need to mess with a great thing by mixing it up. Yum.
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Shawn K.

Art of Pizza has the best pizza I have tasted in Chicago. They have what they call "stuffed pizza". Its basically deep dish only 1000 times better. The thin crust is great as well but I strongly recommend the stuffed pizza. They have pizza by the slice and whole pizzas as well. I am a frequent visitor. I usually order a stuffed sausage or their stuffed "special".
(5)
Tasha S.

In a circle of friends that throws serious shade at deep dish naysayers, it's hard living for a girl like me trying to live out her NY slice dreams. I don't get a lot of chances to check out the limited thin crust offerings in Chicago, so I usually have to settle for my own pizza if I don't want a deep dish brick camping out in my belly. The Art of Pizza is my go to thin crust place, and the deep dish is good enough it keeps my friends from rioting. The crust is perfect, crispy and a little salty, and the cheese to sauce ratio is what sells it for me, there's always a little more sauce than cheese. There's always some kind of herbs between the sauce and cheese layer that adds a lot of flavor, wonderful. Not greasy, super reasonably priced, and their pasta is good too. I ordered the spaghetti tonight, it came with two meatballs, soup, salad, dressing, bread, and a free soda (delivery over $15) and my husband ordered a 14in. My spaghetti was around 7 bucks. It was hot, the sauce was thick and flavorful, the portion was huge (i have leftovers for two days) and the service was great. The delivery guy was nice and the guy who took my order was pleasant enough. Great price for some really good food.
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Jo W.

I'm in over my head right now with schoolwork, so cooking dinner tonight was not an option. I don't have time. Apparently I have time for writing Yelp reviews, though. See how I have my priorities in order? I was craving pizza. I had been wanting to try Art of Pizza for a while after hearing so many great things about it, so I thought what the hell.... Downside - they don't have a website. Grrr. Luckily a quick google search brought up their menu. I perused it, picked up the phone, and dialed for delivery. Downside - I could not hear their employee on the phone. Grrr. Pet peeve of mine. If you're a business that does delivery, seriously, invest in a good phone. My street name sounds a lot like another major street near me, so I had to have him repeat it a couple times to make sure he got it right. Downside - they said it would be an hour. I was STARVING. Whine. But hey, it was 6pm-ish. It's my own fault, not theirs. A little more than 30 minutes later, my phone rings. "Delivery!" says the man into my intercom. SCORE! Upside - nicest delivery guy ever. I detected a true Italian accent. I kind of wanted to be on a gondola or something. In the snow. What? Upside - free soda! It's Pepsi, which I won't drink, but hey. I wasn't expecting that. (Anyone want some free Pepsi?) Upside - free calendar too! Can you tell I like free stuff? So I opened the box, and at first I was like, damn... I had ordered thin crust because well, that's what I like. And looking at the pizza reminded me of Giordano's, and that's *not* what I like. But I tore off one of those corner pieces (my favorite), put it in my mouth.... Oh, yum. Ok, SO not Giordano's. The cheese is just... yum. Chewy in the best way chewy cheese can be. The sauce? Good, but nothing special. The crust? Good amount of chewy and crispy. Me likey.
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Jocelyn P.

Delicious! It's been said before, many times and by more credible sources than I (perhaps), but I'll say it again.... one of the best deep dish pizza spots in the city! One of the best aspects is their *pizza by the slice* feature. It's great! You can just come in off the street, order up a slice or two of deep dish goodness, and Bam! You've got your delicious pizza, not too hot nor too cold. No waiting for an hour (like at Gino's or Giordano's's). They had soccer & Olympics on TV! Good choices. A comfy lil place with a parking lot! (Though the lot fills up quickly.) Seems a little out of place in its Lakeview preppy 'hood as it is a very comfortable Chicago classic pizza place. Worth a trip over, though!! Yum! :P
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Chris M.

This pizza is a cheese lovers dream!! My friends and I ordered delivery which took about an hour but was well worth the wait. My guy friends, being the canavores they are, went with the meaty delight pan pizza and a thin crust canadien bacon. For me, the meaty was a little overboard when they add sliced beef in the mix w/ sausage, bacon, pepperoni, and God knows what else. But, like I said, the cheese was overabundant as well, which was well needed to compliment the meat. The thin crust was just okay. Over all, the meat, cheese, and sauce was excellent. The crust fell a bit short for me, as I thought it was a bit doughy. Perhaps it was just b/c of delivery that might have softened it up a bit, but I will definitely be eating here again sometime in the near future.
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Kurt B.

Best stuffed (not-pan) pizza in Chicago. The quality control here is outstanding. If you order an extra large stuffed it will literally weigh 6 pounds and taste amazing. Plus, it's an independently owned restaurant. During the week they serve slices, and if there's one messy slice left (who hasn't received an iffy 'last slice' before?) they'll take it out of the heater and throw it out in front of everyone! Perhaps it can be argued that it's a bit wasteful of good food, but it's also indicative of their dedication to consistency. Avoid their burgers and ribs and stick with the thin crust or stuffed. Those who love stuffed spinach will be pleased.
(5)
Jesse S.

Based on the reviews of my fellow yelpers, I finally checked out this spot last night and split a thin crust half-cheese half-mushroom with a gal pal of mine. For a 12" and two diet Pepsi's, it was approximately $15, so not a bad deal. The pizza was great - really stretchy cheese, really flavorful, and the sauce was great, too. I appreciate that it's cut into squares rather than triangles (I don't know, I just like it better that way). Probably the first GREAT thin-crust pizza I've had in Chicago. I mean, sure Giordano's is there for you whenever those out of towners come calling, but I don't want pizza lasagna, I want pizza, and my exemplar for pizza is something between Tombstone and Domino's, given that I grew up eating that stuff pretty regularly. Art of Pizza delivered (so to speak - we actually ate in) a pie that was hot, delicious, and everything I could have possibly wanted out of JUST A PIZZA short of going to New York and getting that coal oven goodness. Sure the dining room is crummy looking, and no one so much as batted an eye when my friend took out a make-up case and started giving herself the whole nine yards during our 20-minute wait. But there's something to be said for a spot where you can primp (or, you know, pop pimples or something, if you want, although, eughhhhhhhhh) before you eat. The pizza's damn good, so just go eat some already!
(5)
Sean T.

Art of Pizza came highly recommended from a friend of mine who says it's the best thin crust in town. We ordered this along with some mozzerella sticks. The pizza is different from most thin crusts with a unique sauce that sort of gives it a little spice. I have a feeling that most people will either love it or hate it. I thought it was good, although wouldn't classify it as the best thin crust I've ever had. Definitely a change of pace though from other places, although not something I'd eat on a regular basis. While it shouldn't count against their score, it was difficult to find a menu online (they didn't have a website). They also don't seem to have a computerized system in place to handle deliveries (thus making you give them all your info everytime you order). These are minor, but with the competition in the pizza space in the city, they are becoming necessities.
(4)
molly w.

Slices! I have been on a pseudo-hunt for the best pizza slice in Chicago, while not an official hunt I have tried many places. Currently this ranks at the top of my list. When you can get fresh slices, it is SO good, so cheesy and the crust is crunchy yet mushy inside. Even the not-so fresh slices are good, but this is definitely not the place where the pizza has been sitting out for hours or days under a heat lamp. They are usually pretty busy at lunch time so the chances are good you'll get a fresh slice. I go for the thin crust, so I can't speak for their stuffed. I am impressed by their slice selection, last time I was there I counted 12 different kinds, including both thin and stuffed crust. There is parking out front which is nice as well. Usually if I'm mildly hungry and in the neighborhood, I make this my go-to spot. Delicious!
(5)
Not J B.

I advise phoning your order in seeing how the pizzas take forty minutes to make. If not, you will grow hungrier by the minute as you sit in an uncomfortable chair listening to soft rock blare. Such a combination might cause the weaker willed ones to start to sing along to songs they probably know but won't admit they know unless alcohol or slight starvation reveal that people do in fact know the words...and...um.. ...uh, anyways, I got the stuffed pizza and found it to be slightly better than Giordano's but not as mind-blowing as others might have you believe.
(3)
Amy S.

Finally, I HAD IT :) I was so skeptical when Time Out had it as their #1 deep dish last year because I had never had it and was having a love affair with Peqouds last year. Top 3 deep dish on my list after Gino's East and Peqouds; all of which I enjoy for different reasons. AOP is amazing. My bf liked it so much that we ordered it twice in one week. The best part it that they give you a lot of toppings. I also appreciate that even when you have it delivered, it comes steaming hot. The cheese is good and it has just the right amount of sauce. The supreme salad (I think that's what it's called) is also very good with the Italian dressing.
(5)
Jay S.

Seriously some of the best pizza in town. But don't overlook the sandwiches. Huge sub for $6 is probably the best deal in town. If you're going pizza though, definitely go deep dish.
(5)
Kathy L.

I must say, I am pleasantly surprised. I am not a big fan of deep dish pizza. In fact, I do anything I can to get out of eating it when I'm out with friends...but last night my sister was in town and wanted to try some deep dish. I thought...hmmm this place is close to my house and I hear good things about it...its got to be at least decent. It was beyond decent. It was so good that this morning for breakfast I heated up a slice. (Don't judge me...you know you do it too!) All in all, the pizza was fantastic definitely my new favorite place for pizza...next time I will try their subs!
(4)
Jen N.

Pan pizza is usually good, but once the dough was not cooked all the way and was gross. We've never had a problem with their delivery or service. It's also a good place to stop in for pizza by the slice. It is also not expensive. The dining room is large and when I went there, quite a few people had came for a slice. I finally tried the stuffed pizza, and it was good, but nothing beats the pan pizza! That is the one you gotta try.
(4)
Daniel B.

As I sit here almost blinded because I'm so full, I have to tell you I am now a believer and will be attending the Church of the art of pizza more often. We ordered a 14-inch pan and a two-liter for delivery it was 23 dollars and that is not too shabby. The pizza had a lot of cheese, but the sauce was lacking a bit. I just wish they would put more on the pizza. The sauce was very tasty and the cheese was great. They put some serious seasoning on that bad boy as well. The crust is good, but a little too doughy at the end for my tastes. I think if you asked for it well done it would be better. The toppings were plentiful one side had mushrooms and the other side jalapenos. I can't speak for the mushrooms, but the Jalapenos were awesome. My ass will not be thanking me in morning. My mouth is on fire at the moment, but that's always a good decision. If you aren't sweating you aren't eating is what I always say. (I have no idea what the hell I just said) Delivery is where this place loses a star. An hour and 47 minutes huh? Another five minutes and I would have started eating my fingers and toes. I know it's pan and I know it was Friday, but I could have made my own pan pizza, had sex with myself...twice, and knitted a sweater in half the time. I'm surprised people weren't murdered while I was waiting. In conclusion this place will get my money again. I wish I could take Peqoud's caramelized crust, Lou's Sausage, and Art's cheese to create the Perfect Pan Pizza! We can call it the Art of Louqoud's pizza and we shall rule the WORLD!
(4)
Joe M.

With a name like "The Art of Pizza" they obviously take slopping tomato sauce on dough pretty seriously. I admittedly may need to try this place again as it may be the most hyped pizza joint I know. Friends rave about it, it was voted the #1 deep dish pizza by the Trib, the dudes on WGN are constantly blabbing about it and the reviews here are sparkling. But it just didn't do it for me. While that's likely because I was expecting the best pizza of my life, pizza worthy of being called "art", it still wasn't even amazing enough to make a mental note to give it another chance. Now it is certainly good pizza. Four stars ain't nothing to scoff at. But when I'm told it's the best pizza in a town known for pizza, I want nothing less than a true masterpiece. This is a good place to go if... you don't take the advice of Chunk D and find yourself believing the hype.
(4)
Caitlin G.

For the price at Art of Pizza, you probably can't find a better deal. The deep dish here is incredible--I was especially a fan of how super-cheesy this deep dish is. The last time I ordered it was a particularly busy night for pizza (vice prez debate night), but the pizza arrived with zippy speed and was piping hot. Definitely not a place to go for ambiance--stick to the take-out and enjoy. I've only had the deep dish here, and it was tantalizing.
(4)
Paul W.

When I was a kid, my dad used to bring me down to the Royal Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur. We'd stroll along the banks of the lake and its surrounding canals. Often, we'd bring with us stale bread to feed the swarms of hungry carp that lived in the green waters. Well, I wouldn't feed pizza from The Art of Pizza to those poor bottom feeders. What am I missing? The pizza here is so awful I chucked it. TWICE. For some reason, I was dumb enough to give the place a second chance. I still flagellate myself periodically for being so stupid. On the bright side, I've really learnt to appreciate the phrase 'never believe the hype' on a near-biblical level. The deep dish is like eating a thick round loaf of week-old bread with salty ketchup on top. The thin crust is like eating a flat round loaf of week-old bread with salty ketchup on top. There were toppings? I didn't notice as I was heaving from the week-old bread and salty ketchup. On my second try with them? I actually had to snap off a piece of the crust, it was so hard. Yeah, snap. It made a sound that the Kellogg Company would love to patent. No. NO.
(1)
Travis W.

This is THE best pan and stuffed pizza in Chicago.... and I've tried lots! They have great crust and the best tangy sauce around! Try a slice, and then you'll start ordering full pizzas!
(5)
Linds R.

I'm thinking of tattooing the yelp logo on my ass because of the extra five pounds that have been gained due to finding great places like Art of Pizza on this danged website. Okay, I wouldn't really do that. But everything else is true. I found Art of Pizza on yelp, and circle of life, I'm now reviewing it for all of you. Basically, its amazing. Their pan pizza with pepperoni..oh yes. I've had it delivered and have done carry-out, and haven't been disappointed yet. I don't know what they do to their crust, but somehow it transforms from dough to the best part of the pizza - this coming from someone who (still) cuts the crust off sandwiches. I don't know how impressive the dining area is, but if you really can't make it out the door and into your car before ravaging the pie, they have chairs and tables to accomodate your needs. See you there.
(5)
E W.

How is it possible that Anthony Bourdain came to Chicago, ate deep dish pizza and missed this place? I pick up a slice from Art once a week...and its probably the best part of my week.
(5)
Lori M.

I was really surprised at this joint. They make some hefty good 'za. I really like dabbling in their crustacions bi-weekly (trying to avoid buyer's remorse and guilt + calories, no offense Art). Inexpensive too and delivery is always prompt... a serious pizza post to check out. Go for the Giardiniera, Garlic, & Spinach white pizza (specify no tomato sauce) with extra olive oil --- this is the pizza for serious Yelpers.
(4)
Esther S.

Very yummy deep dish pizza by the slice. I usually get the spinach & mushroom. The sauce is spot on! Sometimes the crust has a doughy texture, but I'm ok with it because you really can't beat the price. My bf and I can have a filling meal for less than $10! 2 pizzas and 1 diet coke to share. What a steal! We love coming here when we feel poor and hungry.
(4)
Aakash R.

I used to eat AOP a lot a couple years ago. Anyway, really good deep dish and stuffed pizzas. Thin crust is good as well, but comparatively, not as good as deep or stuffed. But thin is better than most! Thin also is more of a traditional crust thickness rather then thin, thin. Or probably what is considered a chicago thin. Crust - good Sauce - good Mozz - good
(4)
Bina D.

I love this place. I am a pizza lover and do not discriminate between deep dish, thin crust, pan... Luckily no matter which type i'm craving, Art-of never lets me down. Friendly service and feels family-run. Carry-out can take a while, averaging 45min even if they say it will be less but even dine-in is kinda fun. It has a food court feel but is BYOB!
(4)
Johnny B.

I really need to have a true side-by-side taste test, because I have no idea which deep dish pizza is my favorite. I do know if I ever do said taste test, Art of Pizza would be one of the 3-4 I'd have the painful task (painfully delicious task) of choosing between. I do love me some Art of Pizza. I really like in this day and age of terrible economic news left and right, I can walk in and get two slices of deep dish in a matter of minutes, and we have dinner for two for well under 10 bucks. And then I can't eat another piece or two.
(5)
Jeri J.

The best deep dish pizza in Chicago! I have had many debates with my fellow Chicagoans about where the best pizza is and I always say Art of Pizza! It is so cheesy and not overwhelming with sauce like other places. I will say that there have been times when the delivery was slow and the pizza came not so hot anymore. It was not the best experience, but all the other times have really made up for that! Everyone in the city needs to try Art of Pizza at least once!
(5)
Greg S.

I might be a tough critic for Italian food. Growing up in a Chicago Italian kitchen, I tend to take criticism of pan and deep dish pizza rather seriously. Let's start by taking it from the foundation, the crust and working our way up. This is more of a corn-meal crust than dough crust, which is common in many kitchens. The crust is evenly fired, which is important because who likes having different textures in different parts of the pie? Personally, I like a good dough crust as opposed to the over cornmeal'ed crust that we found at Art of Pizza. I don't know where they get their dough, but it tastes like the same dough that I've found at other pie-joints in the city. I've tried the dinner special a few times and it's a great value for the money that came with a number of sides.
(3)
Vanessa F.

I kind of like deep dish pizza. Kind of. And The Art of Pizza is just as comparable to Lou's, Pequads, Uno, Giordano's or Gino's, if you can ignore those little differences that seem to be a big deal to everyone except me. They get 4 stars because they consistently deliver a hot, cheesy pizza with loads of toppings. The crust is good and the appetizers and salads are always delicious. Definitely worth trying.
(4)
Matty O.

Art of Pizza is programmed #1 in my cell for two reasons. 1. It happens to be first alphabetically. 2. It's the best pizza in town. Until proven otherwise, Art of has the best Chicago style deep dish in town. I know some people have knocked off some stars for their thin crust. Well, why you ordering thin crust in the first place? This is deliciousness I can't personally get enough of. Couple things to consider. 1. Delivery time is crazy long on weekend nights. Expect 1.5 hours at least. So don't order w/ an empty stomach, unless you bare the hunger pains. 2. $4 steak sandwiches on Saturdays. I love a good steak sandwich. 3. They give free soda if you spend so much. Take advantage. My current fave deep dish includes onions, gps, and sausage. Though I change it up a lot. Mmmm Mmmm Tasty!
(5)
Zach T.

EXCELLENT PIZZA meets LOW LOW prices. My only complaint is that they don't serve Coke products. Also, when we went, we added a meatball sandwich that was on special for $2.99. It was a waste of 2.99. Stick to the pizza and you'll be all right.
(5)
Ryan C.

The first couple of times I went there, I thought that this was the best stuffed pizza I had ever had. Wonderful. However, the need to remove the sign that says "Pizza By The Slice" because they hardly ever have stuffed sausage pizza anymore. "Oh, were out and won't be another 30 minutes before..." OR "The kitchen is backed up and won't make any...do you want spinach instead?" NO, I don't want spinach pizza that has been sitting there for 2 hours. I have counted 7 straight times that I went there to see if they had stuffed sausage pizza...nada. I only go to see if they can prove me wrong, which they haven't. And it's on my way home. Their new slogan needs to be "Pizza by the slice...if we feel like making it" OR "Pizza by the slice if you are lucky." I call it the Art of wasting time in line. ***Update*** I just went in and was lucky they had some fine slices of Stuffed Sausage... Next time I go in and don't have to wait will increase their rating.
(4)
Carolyn H.

I love this pizza but I wish that the deliveries didn't come with soda. I would rather pay a dollar less than get the stupid obligatory bottle of soda that I am not going to drink. I have told them not to bring it but the delivery guys don't seem to get it so I have quit arguing. And of course they only have Pepsi products, yecch. But back to the pizza. It is so damn good. The whole pizzas are excellent and well packaged for delivery but the slices may be the best. I love it that this is the closest pizza joint to my house. You have to limit yourself to one slice unless you are a teenage male and then maybe you should just live there.
(4)
Dana G.

i like this place because its ready made and super quick when im tired after a long day at work. It's also pretty darn good!
(4)
Roshelle H.

nice staff but they took like an hour to give us our food...and for some odd reason the pizza was kinda of cold...i dont know if they wanted to make sure we didnt get burned or i dont know but i wish that after waiting 1 hr i would have gotten hot pizza. although the place look nice and is clean.
(3)
Mark G.

I won't go into too much detail because I'm sure it's been said in this review quite a bit. This is the best pizza on the North side, hands down, no contest.
(5)
elizabeth n.

If you can't tell from my reviews already- I eat a lot of pizza! I've tried lots of pizza places throughout the city and I finally got to try Art of Pizza the other night. We had it delivered and ordered deep dish and thin crust. I don't normally like deep dish so this review is for the thin crust pizza which I thought was very good. It had lots of sauce and a good amount of cheese for my tastes since I don't like a lot of gooey cheese on my pizza- I like more sauce than cheese. Anyway, next time I'll take a taste of the deep dish, but I am a big fan of the thin crust!
(4)
Audrey C.

I'm not that into deep dish, but if that's all that existed as pizza in Chicago, I would only get it from Art of Pizza. I'd consider myself a pizza aficionado, nay, connoisseur so trust me on this. Friendly, cheap, fast, calorific. What more do you want? Just don't try and order delivery on any major sporting event day. Terrible street parking if you can't get a space in the tiny lot. Plenty of dining in space, but the atmosphere is a cleaner Sbarro.
(4)
Whitney S.

I'm not too big on stuffed pizza, but I was delightfully surprised with the pizza I ate today. Around 7 pm or so I realized I hadn't eaten anything all day, this happens often and it makes me mad. Anyway, decided to stop by this place on our way home. It was pretty packed, obviously everyone else's stomachs realized it was go time as well. We ordered a 14 inch stuffed cheese (yes, extremely hungry and figured we could take the rest home). It was delish, the entire ONE slice that I ate. I really enjoyed it, but I think I'm going to stick with thin crust/pan pizza, I can eat more slices (even if it adds up to the same amount, I feel better about myself for some reason). I couldn't believe I could barely finish that one slice. Either way, to say that I enjoyed this stuffed pizza says a lot, because I usually avoid them.
(4)
Ron R.

Soooooooo, I have a big problem with eating too much. And me being the genius I am moved 2 blocks away from this place. That's sorta like Lindsey Lohan doing a movie about blow.....or R. Kelly having an album release party at Show Biz Pizza....you get the picture
(5)
Oona B.

eh, it all right, nothing too fantastic. a (ex boy) friend of mine was raving about it, thinking it was pretty close to new york style pizza. after tasting a bite myself, i came of some conclusions: 1) new yorkers really enjoy their think grease 2) this guy was a complete idiot 3) one needs to be an intoxicating alcoholic to enjoy the tastelessness
(3)
Michael C.

We have ordered from Art of Pizza twice now because Pie Hole wouldn't deliver to Andersonville. I love their thin crust. This is what pizza should be. The crust is not too thick or too thin. It has the right amount of cheese. And most importantly, they don't skimp on the sauce. Why is it most places put way too much cheese and forget the sauce? As far as I'm concerned, sauce makes the pizza. Love it, yay!
(5)
Andy S.

This is the best deep dish pizza I've had so far. It does take a little while when ordering for delivery, but I'm always willing to wait it out for this place. Good cheese to sauce ratio, fresh toppings, try it for yourself!
(5)
Jessica U.

Awesome deep dish pizza! I ordered for delivery and got Art's special - sausage, onions, mushrooms & green peppers..Nice blend of all the ingredients. Their sauce is delicious! The taste of the sausage wasn't overbearing and the amount of cheese was plenty! I don't usually eat crust, but I had to this time. The only thing that sucked was that I waited about and hour and 20 min for my order to get delivered.
(4)
Emily T.

One of the best pizza places in the City of Chicago. No joke. It never, ever disappoints. Yum....
(5)
John D.

5 star pizza- italian beef stuffed pizza amazing. 5 star weekly deals- $6 pasta dinners with soup and fresh salad! And parking near mainstream lakeview, where else can you find that?
(5)
adam e.

yum. really good pizza slices at a really good price. right up there with lou's and giordano's
(4)
C W.

Damn good deep dish pizza. Thick, buttery crust, flavorful sauce, and tons of cheese. Can be a bit greasy, but ... mmm.
(5)
Bridget C.

Best pizza ever. I don't live by them anymore, but always try to grab a slice if I'm in the neighborhood. YUM!!!
(5)
Tiff B.

Art of Pizza exceded my expectations. I'd never realy heard of the place but saw that it had pretty good reviews on yelp so I decided to give them a shot. Ordered delivery and got a hot pizza in less than 45 minutes. And the pizza was pretty damn good too. They do a really great thin crust. Will definitely be ordering from them again. They gave us a free liter of pop too. Kind of a sweet deal considering very few pizza places do that anymore.
(4)
Tim B.

Stuffed crust perfection. It's never been soggy for me -- always nicely crisp on the outside with a softer inside. Eaten here countless times and never disappointed. (Never tried delivery) I totally miss this place.
(5)
Andrew S.

We order from Art of Pizza about once a week. The pizza is consistently good and delivery usually takes 45 min to an hour, pretty standard for the city especially since we live on the north end of their delivery area. However, last night was a completely different story, we ordered last night at 6:30pm and did not receive our pizza until almost 9:00pm. When we called at 8:15 to see where our pizza was, we were told its out and should be there any minute, no apology, no offer of a discount, and it still took 45 minutes longer for the pizza to be delivered luke warm. A real disappointment from a good pizza place, I think we are going to take some time off from Art of Pizza.
(1)
Luis A.

My buddy told me about this place but i kind of shook it off like he was bsing but to my surprise this place is great! I had the sausage deep dish and i enjoyed every crumb of it. It was so gooood I immediately needed to take a nap after eating here!!!!!
(5)
Yo U.

Do _not_ get the thin(ish) crust pizza at The Art of Pizza. I still think that the staff here are tops; it's not their fault that thin(ish) crust pizza in Chicago just doesn't seem to be all that good.
(2)
Lauren C.

This pizza is my favorite in Chicago, so far. Their thin crust is delicious and they have some pretty good specials you can order, or you can just pick your own toppings. Their pepperoni is very good! Delivery takes about an hour, but you get a free liter of Pepsi for every order over $11 - pretty cool!
(5)
Benjamin B.

This is probably the best pan pizza crust I have ever had. It tasted really fresh and delicious! I am typically into cheese and toppings more than I am into crust, but this is probably the first time I have ever thought about a pizza because of the crust. Delicious.
(4)
Ayla F.

The pizza is really fresh and really good! I like there cheese pizza and peperoni pizza and sometimes veggie. There's just the right amount of tomato sauce! Its worth every penny!!
(5)
jon v.

On my most recent trip to Chicago, I wanted to do two things: Go to the 'Home Alone' house and eat really amazing Chicago-style pizza. Luckily I was able to do both of those things. After spending a bit of time doing some serious pizza research, I decided to go to The Art of Pizza. The name alone stood out from all the other pizza places, which probably helped me make the best pizza decision I have ever made to date. We arrived and ordered two pies. One plain cheese and one vegetarian. After 40 minutes of waiting, we got our pies and the most amazing pizza experience begun. First off, I'm a HUGE fan of sauce on top... Just that switchup really transforms pizza. It automatically becomes a better pizza experience when sauce is on top. Sauce is the most important ingredient in my opinion. The sauce at art of pizza was absolutely wonderful. Really good balance of spices, sweet and tangy. The cheese was also on par. Also, I am not a crust guy, but the crust at art of pizza was good and I actually ate my crust this time. I noticed everyone but me and my friends were using forks and knives to eat their pizza, which was a horrid sight! Pizza should never be eaten with any utensil. It is purely for hands only. I was proud to get my hands a little messy. Sauce loss was initially a problem but then when I was down to the crust, I just dipped it into the sauce all over my plate. It was great. Anyways this place ruled and I was so happy with my decision to go there. They really know the art of a great pizza. I am now refraining from pizza because I want to keep that as my last pizza experience.
(5)
Jeremy G.

i miss you. please come to philly. we need you.
(5)
Brooke J.

Really really great pizza! We won't order pizza from anywhere else. I confess - the number is programmed into my phone. We usually get the thin crust - half Art's Vegetarian and half Art's Meaty Delight - it is a crowd pleaser. Whenever we have company from our of town and they want "Chicago style pizza," we order from Art of Pizza and they are never disappointed. Delivery seems to take a long time but I think that is just because we are hungry and can't wait to eat the delicious pizza. We always get a free liter of soda with our pizza too, which is an extra bonus. I don't eat deep dish (I would be stuffed after one piece and need a nap!) so I can't comment on it. We've also never eaten at the actual restaurant so I can't comment on that either. If you want great delivery pizza, order from Art of Pizza and you won't regret it!
(5)
Bill F.

I seriously love their pizza. I just called to place an order and you would think I was calling the DMV...total jerks on the phone. I painfully hung up after the guy treated me like an ass-ole. Booo. Get some manners as you still need happy customers. Pequods just got my order...
(3)
Tom Q.

Best Pizza Joint in Chicago.
(5)
Michelle L.

I've only been here once but I enjoyed my experience. Nothing too memorable and it won't become my go to pizza place (for typical Friday night pizza order). The deep dish was very tasty and I especially loved the sauce. Price for size was comparable to other places in the area. I'll be back again to try the stuffed pizza (it looked much tastier!). I wish it was closer to my work so I could stop in for a lunch time slice because it seems like such a great deal!
(4)
Leticia L.

Yummy!! I have lived in Chicago all my life and when I crave deep dish pizza it has to be Art of Pizza.Their thin crust pizza is good as well. If you are not in the mood for pizza, they have daily specials which range from pasta to ribs. I have to admit sometimes it is difficult for me to place my order because they have a great shrimp dinner. Their slices are reasonably priced.
(4)
Michael C.

A friend of mine took me here yesterday 06.15.06. I found out that the guy who owns this place went into business with my friend when they were 19 (they're now both in their 40's.). So they have a deep connection. Best buds. I learned a LOT about the background of the Art of Pizza - and all of it GOOD. And GREAT pizza! Years ago, my dad had a bakery (Napolitano) and he also made pizza. It's like I'm back in the bakery when I was 8 years old! This pizza rocks! Buying by the slice allows you to choose a variety ($2.75 a slice) Yes, the place itself is very small, but it's not a dive. It's a nice place! As usual, I have the "scoop" others do not: the owner bought out the whole strip mall, and he's taking the next two empty stores and expanding. The local alderman recommended he also do outdoor seating, but from what I can gather, that would be messy and later down the line. Remember: The Art of Pizza won the Best Deep Dish Pizza in Chicago by WGN TV. I know why!
(5)
John O.

Definitely top of its class for deep dish pizza - great daily specials and fast, efficient delivery
(4)
Tim V.

Art of Pizza has the best deep dish in Chicago, no doubt. The crust is flaky and near perfect (maybe just a touch bready around the edges). Their sauce is the best - chunky and flavorful. Our favorite is the ham and mushroom. I prefer thin crust pizza overall, but this is where I go for deep dish every time.
(5)
Bryant C.

I have to give Art 5 stars if I gave Lou's 5 stars. This place's Chicago style is awesome. It's def one of the best Chicago pies around. So, when I'm in the mood for Chicago style which one do I pick to order from?.... Lou's or Art? Well that comes down to the mood I'm in. I would say all around Art is the better pie. But nothing trumps Lou's sausage deep dish with the sheet of sausage on it. It's a tough call though. Also an Art deep dish weighs something in the neighborhood of what feels like 25 lbs. Try and eat more than 3 slices of that and I guarantee you will explode on the 4th slice.
(5)
Art K.

My wife and I order from Art's a few times per year. The pizza is A+. However, the phone service and delivery lack. It is usually more than an hour for delivery (as long as 90 minutes recently). If they could get a handle on those two areas nothing would stop 'em.
(4)
Christina W.

Great pizza!!!! Both the thin crust and the pan pizza are outstanding!!!
(5)
Jackie P.

I love me some pizza!!! This place is da bomb! Now I haven't been in the place but they do deliver and I must say there delivery service is prompt and very, very nice. As was the order taker on the phone. The pizza is sooo yummy and for me the true test of yummy pizza is when you reheat it! This pizza past that test with flying colors!!!!!! I also had mozzarella sticks from here and they were yummy! They got a little cold but they were still delicious! I love this place!!!
(5)
Sonesh S.

Art of Pizza is the best stuffed pizza in Chicago.
(5)
Julee M.

I've tried numerous pizza places in Chicago and most are very similar. I mean for me it's hard to find a really bad pizza, but you can for sure find some that are better than others. Art of Pizza is that place. It's just your normal pizza joint that delivers when you are feeling lazy and want cheese. Nothing out of the ordinary but a step above a lot of other places.
(3)
Dave S.

Good pizza cannot make up for 2+ hour delivery waits and a cowardly owner that will not take calls from customers waiting for their family's dinner.
(2)
Andrea A.

amazing pizza and a great price!!!!
(5)
Scott K.

I work near this place and its $3 deep dish by the slice is *second to none*. (Usually spinach and mushroom for me). As said in so many previous reviews, their decor leaves something to be desired. Do not bring a date here unless you want it to be the last. But do bring a friend or colleague here for lunch to impress them with your knack for finding excellent pizza. 5 Stars for food, -1 star for the cafeteria style dining decor.
(4)
Brad C.

Agree never get the BBQ Pizza. If you want a good BBQ pizza get it NY Style. Deep dish and BBQ sauce is bad idea. If you stay away from the BBQ Pizza you should be great. The leftovers are good the next day. Again I can't say this enough don't get the BBQ Pizza, if anything ask them to take it off the menu or put up some sort of warning.
(4)
Amanda M.

EVERYONE has their own opinion of what good pizza is, and everyone is entitled to be different. For me, this place has great deep dish. Lots of everything, crust, cheese, sauce, toppings; yet well-balanced. Not too much of any one thing. The sauce had a great flavor, not just a bottle of marinara. I would definitely order again.
(4)
Jonathan A.

After reading all the reviews, I was really wondering if this was going to knock off My Pie as my favorite deep dish Chicago pizza. But I have to say My Pie still holds strong at #1. When I ordered from Art, I did get the stuffed crust, and maybe I should try the pan next time. I thought it was pretty good deep dish. It was definitely the heaviest and most dense pizza I have ever gotten. I can put down some pizza, but even two slices of this was too much. It was a lot of pizza. When you spend over $20 they give you a free litre of soda. That's nice. It was good pizza, but I didn't see a lot that separated it from most other Chicago deep dish joints. I'd say it was closest to Giordano's. The sauce was better, but the crust was a little too doughey. The dining room really didn't look too appealing, so I doubt I'll ever eat there. But I may pick it up again sometime. Or stop in for a slice. Not #1, but it's in the top 10 somewhere.
(3)
Blair B.

Wow! I have now had the best stuffed pizza in Chicago. The crust is a bit thicker on the bottom, which I love.. there's actually something there rather than the thin cardboard others use. The cheese is perfection and the sauce and herbs are AMAZING. Delivery is sloooww (90 minutes to Old Town), but the pizza arrived wrapped in foil and very hot (burned my mouth.. oops). Free liter of pepsi too.. This is my new favorite!
(5)
Kate G.

Months later....I still think of this as the best pizza I have had in the city. Great crust, delicious sauce, fast delivery...it is the best.
(5)
Jennifer S.

I know that everyone raves about the deep dish but I think the thin crust is just as good. The sauce is very unique, not too sweet and not too tangy. The topping are always fresh and I think reasonably priced.
(4)
Therron R.

This was amazing Deep Dish Chicago style pizza, Yummy! They have a good deal because their pizzas aren't loaded with cheese like Giordano's, but rich thick spicy sauce...I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Remember deliveries over $20 come with a 2 liter bottle of soda, so make sure you specify or else they bring you the sodas they can't get rid of like Mountain Dew. We can't wait to order again...well we couldn't order tonight (Sunday) because they close at 10pm, so I guess we'll have to order somewhere else. :(
(5)
Alexis H.

After hearing people rave about The Art of Pizza for the last year or so, I finally got a chance to try it, and I was not at all disappointed. I only tried the deep dish cheese pizza, but everything they had out looked great. Their menu has a wide variety of pizza choices, but you can also choose from a whole bunch of different sandwiches. What I like best about this place is that you can get pizza by the slice... deep dish pizza too! Most pizza by the slice places only offer their thin crust that way, and as a single girl in this city I am never really in need of an entire deep dish pizza. Being able to get that one coveted slice is perfect for me. A couple reasons for it's 4 star rating instead of 5: While they have seating here, it's definitely not a sit-down restaurant. You're better off ordering and eating at home. Also, they use just a tad bit too much oregano. Maybe I'm just not an oregano fan, but I could have used a little bit less on my slice. That said, the crust is golden, buttery and delicious. The sauce to cheese to crust ratio is perfect, making The Art of Pizza deep dish a pizza I know I will eat again. Move over Giordano's, you've finally got some competition.
(4)
Katie H.

After a drunken night, I woke up very hungover and NEEDING some pizza. I called Domino's around 1pm. At 2pm they called me back to inform me they lost power and would make my pizza as soon as it came back. At 3pm they called to say the power wouldn't be on until 4 and I wouldn't see my pizza until after 5. So despite my craving for the delicious cheesy bready and doughy pizza crust of my trusty Domino's (not my favorite pizza normally, but I love it when I am hung over) I decided to take a chance and order from the Art of Pizza. By the time we found the menu, figured out what we wanted, and placed the order it was about 3:30. By the time the pizza came - it was 4:50. Perhaps had I not waited almost 4 hours from the start of my pizza quest to get it, I might have liked this more. But I just compared it to my Domino's and it fell short. The cheesey bread had no flavor - no herbs like D's, no marinara dipping sauce like D's. The pizza had the pepperoni under the cheese - sad becasue I like to pick mine off and eat it first. The crust was also too thick and hard at the top. I did like the fact that they had things other than pizza, so I could order a sandwich and fries for the fiance. But the fries were soggy and his sandwich only so-so. For $30 with delivery and tip, I would have rather had Domino's. I will say though, the pizza was actually better the day after which earns it a few points.
(3)
Katie M.

I LOVE this place!!! I stop by here all the time to get a slice of the pan pizza. The pan pizza is very bready and cheesy which I love. I just do carry-out, but they do have a decent area to eat food at. Not a good place to go on a date, but very good pizza!
(5)
Mindy V.

The tomato sauce tastes really fresh and flavorful and I love that you can get slices. Way up there with Giordanos! One of the top 3 pizza places in Chicago (spacca napoli is the clear winner, then giordanos)
(3)
Daniel F.

My favorite pizza in Chicago... OK, Lou Malnati's is right up there as well. I usually go for the pan pizza - great ratio of crust to cheese to sauce. Definitely my favorite sauce of any pizza around. I've been going here for 15 years and it's always excellent. Tell them Dan sent you and they'll look at you funny.
(5)
Martha Z.

I wouldn't rate this as the best deep dish pizza, but it does come close. Stopped in here looking for a quick naughty pizza fix and A.o.P. did just the trick. I love the convenience of the deep dish by the slice...that doesn't taste like gross cafeteria food. The sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste, but the crust was delish. At under $3 a slice you can't go wrong with that.
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E A.

This is a perfect place to take people from out of town, and probably is in the top three for deep dish in this city. I left a piece in the back of a cab once, and I'll never forgive myself. It's more of a delivery or pick up kind of place, since the area to eat is more like a mcdonalds, but who cares-This stuff is GOLD.
(4)
Karen L.

Mmmm.... great deep-dish pizza! I have only heard wonderful things about this place, yet have never tried it until last week when my friend ordered take out for us. We had the spinach pie and it was phenomenal. This, coming from a person who thought she liked Chicago-style pizza when she first moved here... then realized she didn't... and now does again. (Okay, so I am not a fan of Giordano's or Gino's. But then I discovered Lou Malnati's (YUM) and now The Art of Pizza.) So, yes, if you are in the mood for Chicago-stuffed pizza, try the Art of Pizza. It is different than Lou's, and I have to still decide which one wins the prize (to my heart and stomach), but it is a close competition. (Behind Piece, (my all-time favorite), of course!)
(4)
Kristin M.

As many other reviewers have noted: excellent sauce and wonderful crust! Really, really good stuffed crust pizza. They only loose one star due to the lack of toppings, very stingy! Granted, this pizza already weighs 30 lbs. with out toppings, but still... Regardless, its great pizza!
(4)
D S.

I've been going to the Art of Pizza for years, since way back in the day when they only occupied one store front at Ashland and Nelson. Now they occupy three. And they deserve the success. As far as pizza in Chicago goes, this is probably the best. A slice of pizza is very reasonably priced at $2.75 a piece. The staff is friendly and the line always moves quickly. Occasionally, I've had to wait five minutes or so while they pull a fresh pizza out of the oven, but this has always been worth it. Make sure to sample their deep dish selections--stuffed spinach and mushroom particularly is a sure winner.
(5)
Carl G.

Being from the South Side, I have certain prejudices about the North Side. One being that no one is actually from Chicago up here, everybody's from Detroit and Cleveland and Indianapolis. Two being that there's no good stuffed pizza. Wrong on Two, devastatingly right on One. This pizza is fantastic. The guy behind the counter has every single price combination memorized in his head, and he's fast. The crust is fantastic as is the sauce. Wonderful.
(5)
Molly B.

The pizza is good. I will concede that. My issue is with the delivery - we have waited an exceedingly long time for delivery on more than one occasion. The first instance, we were quoted a hour - it took 3 hours to get our pizza. Three hours. Several months later, we tried again. Again, a quote of one hour. The delivery took 2 hours. After calling several times and getting the run around, our pizza did arrive, cold. Not a fan.
(2)
Meredith H.

#1 rule for art's --- DO NOT GET DELIVERY!!! it is completely infuriating to wait for your food as long as it takes them to get it to you. just do yourself a favor and call for carry out or go pick up some slices to go. delivery=the devil here. terrible. the pizza is great and $2.75 for a huge filling slice isn't a bad deal either. we usually go and pick up about 5 slices (2 for me, 3 for the bf) and get a free liter of pepsi product with it. there is always a good selction of slices available to go. i'd recommend the art's special or anything w/ spinach, shrooms, peppers, and onions. great crust, tasty cheese, sauce with great flavor. another good menu choice is the chicken parm - comes with a good sized salad and garlic bread as well. is enough chicken parm to feed two people, a good deal! can't beat art's if you go pick it up yourself! there is parking, but watch for crazy huge SUV drivers in the lot. there are for some reason always lots of them and it's a pretty tight space to manuever in!
(4)
L H.

Love the fact that you can get deep dish by the slice and that everyday they have a variety of choices (not just one special on certain days). My favorite is the deep dish spinach mushroom. It's delicious! I have found it tastes a little better when you order a whole pizza, but I make do with buying just a slice since I often just stop in while I am out and about and don't need a whole pizza. I have had it both to go and in their dining room, and both are good experiences. Dining room is pretty low key, but for a quick lunch or dinner it's perfectly fine.
(4)
Lise P.

my favorite of all the deep-dishes! not fancy at all, but you can stop in for a slice, and with the larger space, sit with friends while you eat.
(5)
Dennis C.

The pizza slices are always delicious and hot. There is variety among the selection of slices and the slices are fresh. Price per slice is quite reasonable. The tomato sauce is especially scrumptious. However, sometimes the size of the slices can be Teeny-Tiny and other times there is a normal size slice on your plate. It comes and goes.
(4)
Erica C.

I never liked deep dish stuffed pizza until I came to Art of Pizza. The crust is so delicious, chewy, and not too flaky. Their sauce is tart and perfectly spiced. Ahhhh! My mouth is drooling. I wish I could move them to Arizona, but every time I come home I order a pizza just for myself. Spinach and cheese deep dish is a must!
(5)
Skipper D.

VERY good slices and inexpensive.
(3)
Nina G.

Short, sweet and to the point: Excellent slices; great quick lunch; my only gripe is that they tend to overdo the cheese. If I were ordering a full pizza for delivery I'd ask for "easy cheese." They deliver during the lunch hour - not always the case with pizza joints, even those that are open during lunch. I hope they pay their delivery people well because these folks are definitely appreciated (and probably have the tips to prove it)! The counter guy is just so cool, and refreshingly free of 'tude!
(5)
Steve R.

I've been a patron of this fine business for many years now. I must admit that the pizza quality has been hit-or-miss lately, no doubt due to the increase in business requiring more speed in preparation. Also probably accounts for the somewhat slower delivery in the past year or two. These are the only reasons it didn't get 5 stars. But I tell you, when you get one that is up to their old standards, they hit it out of the freakin' park and no one even comes close. I don't know what it is, maybe the sauce, maybe the crust, but when they're on they're ON!
(4)
Megan G.

Pick a day of the week and Art of Pizza will smack that ass with a glorious special, delivered fresh and to your front door. All of their pasta dishes come with soup, salad and bread and run anywhere from $3.95 to $6.95. The chicken parm on Wednesdays is the best, but you could find anything to suit your needs any day of the week. This isn't a place I would choose to dine in, but the carry out and delivery are top notch. It usually takes close to an hour, so order early enough. The pizza is great too, but I usually go for the pasta dishes first.
(5)
Jay C.

Great Pizza, Great Deals. Their weekly specials are unbeatable, in my opinion best deep dish in the city
(5)
Brandon H.

Fantastic pizza.. even the appetizers are great, and the meals (my fiancee had chicken parmesan) are top notch. If your having one of the those nights where someone wants pizza and someone else wants a regular entree, this is the place for you. Best of both worlds. I've never dined in so I can't speak to the facilities but the delivery service is prompt and polite. Someone mentioned blowing Giordano's out of the water.. I wouldn't go that far, but they're definitely playing in the same league.
(4)
bridget l.

mmmmmmmm. delicious. delivery. do it.
(4)
James M.

The delivery is slow, but it is worth the wait. This is the best deep dish in the city. I've never had the thin crust, but there is no need. When I want a Chicago style deep dish pizza this is who I call.
(5)
Allen R.

I'm not sure how to feel about this restaurant. We've only had delivery from Art of Pizza twice, and the first time, it was the best pizza I've ever eaten. When we got the same pizza a week later, it was medicore at best (undercooked and with strange cafeteria-quality meats). The prices are exorbitantly high for Chicago style pizza--$26 for a single pizza with no breadsticks or drink. Plus, they close at 10 p.m., which is right around the time that most of the people I know--including myself--START craving pizza.
(3)
olivia p.

i'm being nice here. there were a few problems with this place. first off, we pre-ordered a stuffed pizza so we wouldn't have to wait too long after we got there cuz i was starving. when we got there 15 min later, they said the pie would be done in 20. makes sense, right? breaded mushrooms were spot on. manicotti dinner was not so good. rib eye steak sandwich was dry. i guess it was cheap, but still. by this time i was dyin for something good. it'd been about 20 minutes so i figured it wouldn't be too much longer until the pizza came. but people who came after us got their pizzas and we still didn't have ours. wanted to be patient tho, so kept waiting and waiting and waiting. took about 50 minutes from when we got there, which would've been normal, but we pre-ordered! the only saving grace, besides the mushrooms, was that the pizza was pretty tasty. similar to giordano's but not quite as dry bready tasting. it was actually bordering on kinda watery, but i kinda liked it. if not for the crappy other food and the long wait, the pizza coulda made it a 4. i think i might try to give them another shot. we'll see...
(3)
katie P.

Hands down BEST DEEP DISH IN THE CITY!!!! Get the Art Special... Its amazing!
(5)
Angela K.

I had my first real Chicago Pizza here. It was really good and freakin huge.
(4)
Brad S.

This place was pretty good. They have a ton of stuff on the menu. We ate there and I had a slice of the mushroom onion and spinach deep dish which for 2.75 was pretty good. My friend had the Lasagna. It was a lot of food for 5.25! Big piece of lasagna and salad and soup and bread... Anyway, it's a good place, but I don't agree with the best deep dish in Chicago. I'd pick Gino's East for that (I love the cornmeal crust).
(4)
Ishaq L.

After reading so much about it, I finally got around to trying Art. Now I'm scared to try anything else after having their deep dish. I don't what they put in their sauce and crust, but I'm hooked.
(5)
Joe U.

Best subs in Lakeview! Monstrous and size and an incredible deal. I am not a deep-dish fanatic but they serve great pizza here too. Tough to park and you gotta make way for the laws and firemen, etc., but a very well run business and the menu is solid top to bottom, anything you order is guaranteed to be top quality.
(4)
Jim N.

This pizza has been voted best Pizza in Chicago for a reason! It's a small little nook and cranny place, that always has people walking in and out with a slice. Totally cheap $2.25 a slice and one of the thick or stuffed is enough for most people, though I always get two so I can try a few different flavors.
(5)
Jeff A.

Delivery took an hour and twenty minutes for a single pan pizza. And I seriously live about 6-8 blocks away. Not a great start....Outside of the slow delivery, the food was very mediocre. Mozzarella sticks were soggy. Pan pizza was very blah. I was completely underwhelmed and definitely won't be coming back....
(2)
Jill S.

I've had all of Chicago's best, The Art of Pizza is #1.... No more words needed!!!!!
(5)
Maria L.

The hype is somewhat true...It's good pizza (had better at a place in the burbs), but it's not worth the wait OR the high price. I'm not a pizza person, but I know that it's better than most but not worth the hassle of the teeny parking lot, the line out the door or the big ol price....
(4)
Sarah D.

This pizza was good but far from the best. I like the deep dish pizza but it was not magical. There was plenty of room to sit and eat if you want to or just get a slice to go. There was parking during the week at lunch time. If I was in the neighborhood I would go again but I would not make a special trip.
(4)
Joy M.

Wow, I guess I don't have to add much to what has already been said. This is a great neighborhood place. Enough room to sit inside, but also available for pickup and delivery. I love their vegetarian pizza!
(5)
rhoner d.

I was in town in Chicago for a concert and of course I had to have a taste of some deep dish pizza while in town.. I use yelp to find a pizza place close to the venue and found this place. I didn't want to order a whole pizza on my own so this place was perfect if you just want to have a piece of two. It was great.. For a Friday night at 7pm, there was plenty of space inside to sit. You order your pizza by the counter and you can have it to-go or to sit in their seating area. There were some parking spots left even though there were a lot of people dining in still some seats available. The pizza wasn't the best but it was good. It might have something to do with sitting in front of food warmers. I'm sure they'll taste better when you order them fresh. Overall, I'd go back again to have a quick taste of their pizza but if you want the best, I suggest you call ahead for a whole one.
(4)
Molly F.

i can only attest for the stuffed pizza: -the sauce is not too acidic...it's more on the sweet side. jusssssst right! -plenty of cheese, but not overwhelming and definitely not greasy. -noticeably fresh dough, perfectly browned it's just damn good pizza. Ordered a 2nd time....fantastic!
(5)
Manhoso C.

Great pizza, good location, and a parking lot. The stuffed pizza is great and the sauce is really great.
(4)
Ruth R.

I love love LOVE Art of Pizza. This is what true Chicago deep dish pizza was meant to be. So delicious! I've had a lot of deep dish pizzas from all over Chicago, and I can't think of many that serve as better competition. You're doing everything right, Arty. Never ever change.
(5)
Seth B.

Meal size slices for $3.66, which the pizza is great. We recently ordered whole pies for the first time for a party and they were a great hit. We got 3 16" pies and fed 13 20-30 something adults with 4 squares left over; so that was spot on. Open late, quick and convenient. Definitely a hidden gem.
(4)
Jamie B.

We ordered the art stuffed vegetarian. It arrived perfectly hot and fresh. The person who took my order was very polite and answered all my questions since we've never ordered from here before. The pizza was ok. The crust was just mediocre and didn't taste like much. The cheese to veggie ratio was way off, as in wayyyy too much cheese. The sauce was really good, but overall it was just average.
(3)
Tunaidi A.

I've been wanting to try Art of Pizza for some time now, and I'm glad I finally got the chance to. I can't say it's my favorite Chicago style deep dish pizza, but it's certainly very good. Art of Pizza caters to all pizza lovers. They offer thin crust, pan pizza, and the stuffed dish. Haven't tried the thin crust, but the pan (deep dish, thick dough, toppings on top) is a nice change of pace and the stuffed is what you'd expect for a hearty deep dish pizza. The free customer parking lot is a winner for an establishment within the city. There are plenty of seats. And make sure to get appetizers while you wait in anticipation for your pizza.
(4)
Phil S.

The Art of Pizza is located @ 3033 N Ashland. I was here once before many years ago after seeing an article in the Chicago Tribune. The first time there was a line out the door with people wanting to try their pizza based on the Tribune article. I wanted to give the pizza another try. This time I got 2 pieces of their deep dish stuffed pizza. 1 sausage & 1 spinach, onion & mushroom. The red sauce, seasonings & flavors on the pizza were very good. The sausage was pretty good, but the spinach, onion & mushroom stuffed pizza was delicious. The blend of spinach, mushrooms & onions enhanced the red sauce flavor. The crust on the pizza was nicely cooked, but a little to doughy for my personal taste. Still they produce a very good pizza and if you're a foodie or just like a good pizza it's definitely worth checking out
(4)
Coco C.

I've had some bad pizzas and then there was Art of Pizza. It came completely smashed. I like pizza and I like art. I can groove with Pablo Picasso's trippy faces and I even like the guy with the melty clocks, but when I order a pizza I want it to come to me pristine like Norman Rockwell's picture perfect American dream. Called the manager to let him know the quality was subpar as a courtesy and he over the phone IMMEDIATELY asked, and I quote, "was he the light skinned or dark skinned Spanish guy," implying that he had so many Spaniard people piled into his car blasting Pitbull that the pizza's composition was compromised. He then asked if we could close up the pizza without eating it so he could send the driver back to look at the pizza and see what he's done. Sorry but at this point celebrity dog trainer Ceasar Milan rubbing the driver's face in the pizza and saying "BAD PERRO (dog)" isn't going to fix the fact that I'm staring at Seal's face when I want to be looking at a pizza. Cortez the Spanish Conqueror murked my fuckin' pizza, brah. If you hired the Men in Black to deliver the pizza and Tommy Lee Jones told Will Smith not to push the little red button and then he pushed it anyway and they drove in a tunnel upside down screaming the whole way, the end result would be this pizza. Also my friend's boneless wings were legit just bones covered in sauce. Not even Edgar the bad guy from Men in Black would have eaten them if they came with tons of sugar water.
(1)
Rosa J.

Rosa J. likes Chicagoan food. She may be a self-proclaimed connoisseur of Italian beef sandwiches, but she hasn't had much footprint on deep dish pizza. We chose here tonight because hubby was finishing up work, and he immediately expressed the dire urgency of his hunger level. I knew feeding my hungry hubby was the priority. I grabbed my phone, went to my Yelp bookmark, and found the Yelp page of "The Art of Pizza." The Art of Pizza has a plenty of customer parking in their lot. We placed our order of 10-inch vegetarian stuffed pizza with a friendly young man at the counter. He kindly informed us a forty (40) to forty-five (45) minutes of wait. We agreed and went to do some grocery shopping in the meantime. Miraculously, hubby endured his hunger the entire time, even though he really wanted food in his stomach. As promised, we picked up the pizza after the estimated-waiting time and headed home. If you're a human being with a normal appetite, go with the 10-inch. Hubby and I each had two (2) slices and were comfortably full afterward. In other words, for a little more than $20, it's enough to have for four (4) individual meals. Hubby and I were also pleasantly surprised by their stuffed pizza. The cheese and veggies were certainly "stuffed" for its full capacity without a doubt! Sometimes the marinara sauce can overwhelmed the entire pizza and make every other ingredient taste flavorless. Their pizza definitely accomplished the "art" by having a balanced level of sauce, cheese, and vegetables. Their crust wasn't stiff and was pretty easy to cut with a regular butter knife. Although we don't normally crave for pizza as there are too many choices in the city of Chicago, we will be back for other items on their menu. For some reason, I kept getting menus from them in my mailbox, yet they don't deliver to the west side of Albany Park. Please don't entice me anymore (hehe...saying it in a jocular manner). They have a "mini" call center for pizza deliveries at the restaurant. Yeah, having food delivered to the door front curtails the death rate in the winter season in Chicago. Anyways, enough nonsense! The Art of Pizza is a neighborhood gem in between Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The CTA bus 9 (Ashland) can take there. I believe "Wellington" is the nearest stop to the place.
(5)
Brad F.

Best Chicago style pizza in the city! And since you can order by the slice, you can try different varieties. This place is so underrated. Get some
(5)
Emma K.

We've gotten delivery from Art of Pizza a couple of times now. Delivery is always spot on at about an hour. If your order is $11+, you get a free Pepsi or Diet Pepsi. 800+ reviews can't be wrong - the pizza is really good. We generally get the pan pizza. It's closer to deep dish than thin crust I think, but still extremely filling. The 12" pan pizza is enough to last my boyfriend and I for at least 2 meals. At ~$20, this place is a really good deal. Only wish is that Ricotta was one of their topping choices :)
(4)
Karolina T.

I decided to stop here on the way home from a walk with my dog around lunch time on a Saturday. The place was actually pretty busy inside and I've heard good things about their pizza. I didn't want to leave my dog outside for too long, so I decided to order some of their already made slices. I got just regular cheese for myself and the deep dish spinach and mushroom for my bf. In general, the pizza was good but nothing special. I thought mine was pretty greasy although my bf enjoyed his. The slices were pretty big, but I definitely think if you plan on getting more than 4, it's just more worth it to order an entire pizza from scratch. However, the service was terrible. The guy at the counter repeated my order as he was putting the slices into the box. He repeated it correctly, but gave me the wrong pizza. When I corrected him, he got really annoyed and started back talking to me that he gave me exactly what I ordered. I had to wait for him to finish the orders of 2 people behind me before he finally gave me the correct slices.
(3)
Darren F.

came here and ordered 2 slices of deep dish pizza.. had one with bacon, pepperoni, sausage and another one with onion, green pepper, sausage.. i am a huge fan of pizza and i thought this was just average.. a little disappointed because it thought it was going to be amazing from all the reviews i read.. taste like any other food chain pizza joint to me..
(2)
Lucas H.

Great deep dish at a great price. This is the only place I have found that sells deep dish by the slice. The portion is big and at less than $4 I am always good with one slice. I come here at least once a week and they never disappoint. Friendly staff and reasonable prices keep me coming back. I highly recommend this place.
(4)
Lucas W.

Wow. Art of Pizza may be my favorite deep dish in the city. One caveat, delivery will guaranteed take over an hour. They are SUPER slow, I'd estimate at least 90 minutes for delivery. That being said, order early and it is absolutely heavenly. The crust is superb, somewhat buttery but melts in your mouth while supporting the pizza surprisingly well. A number of other places I don't even both eating the back of the crust cuz it's just bread, but for Art, it's a bit thinner and so you get plenty of pizza with every bite of the back of the crust. Plenty of toppings. Too many deep dish places load you up with cheese (Lou's) or fluffy crust (Pequods). Not Art. Art of Pizza gives you massive amounts of whatever you order. My favorite is Art's meaty delight and that thing is stuffed with meat, topped with cheese and then loaded with even more meat. Layered on top is a sauce which is maybe a bit salty but so damn good. For Art's meaty delight, they then throw a bit of extra bacon back on top of the sauce. For me, Giordano's had always been my favorite deep dish. Art of Pizza is on par if not better. Awesome pizza.
(5)
Hollina U.

Ordered from here because one of my crazy colleagues was raving about how good their pizza is. So I decided to order for a company lunch, and in total got 7 pizzas, salad, some cakes and garlic bread. When I called in the order, they informed me that they deliver downtown, but that I would have to meet them in the lobby. I said since I'm ordering so much food, can they not bring it upstairs? The guy who was taking the order said they the issue is with finding parking downtown while making the deliveries, so I said that they can just use the loading dock in the back, and that should eliminate the problem. I even offered to pay just so they could bring up the food. The guy then says, well, if there's a loading dock, then there shouldn't be a problem. Well, day of the delivery, the security calls me downstairs at 11:15 to let me know that the pizza guy is downstairs. Great, so I have to make three trips downstairs to carry 7 pizzas, 2 salads, and like 20 containers of cake slices, which by the way, they told me they get from JEWEL-OSCO. EW. The cannoli was soggy and GROSS--- I took one bite and spit it out, and threw the rest of them in the trash. The filling was WAY off. The security lady and I were bitching about how the delivery guy wouldn't go upstairs, and he just pretended like he didn't hear us and didn't say anything. Sorry man, I would have tipped you like $40 or something, but since you're making me carry pizza, I don't think you deserve a tip at all, when my security lady had suggested you use the freaking loading dock so I didn't have to carry all that damn pizza! Called Art of Pizza to complain and talked to Oscar, the manager, who said he talked to the owner, Arty, who said he was there the Monday that I put in the order and that he never lets people go upstairs on downtown deliveries. THEN WHY THE HECK DID SOMEONE TELL ME THEY WOULD?? If I had known, I would have gone with Lou Malnati's like I always do-- better pizza at Lou's anyway!. Thanks for insinuating that I lied about someone telling me that they would come upstairs to make the delivery. Why not just take responsibility and admit that someone misinformed me? Oh, also two of my coworkers got food poisoning after eating their deep dish meaty special, and spent the whole night puking. The vegetarian pizza has no flavor and is gross. I do have to say that the cheese deep dish is pretty cheesy and saucy, just how I like it though. And the garlic bread goes great with pizza sauce (that you have to request). But they forgot the dressing on the chopped salad.... FAIL all around. Anyway, never again.
(1)
Julian W.

Fresh, fast, clean location.
(4)
Robert S.

Tonight my friends and I ordered pizza for my last night visiting Chicago. They told me their favorite pizza was the art of pizza so we ordered some to be delivered. We got a 12 inch thin crust Art's special and a 14 inch thin half cheese half pepperoni. They also ordered some mozzarella sticks. I really like the toppings and the amount of cheese that was on my art's special but I did not consider this crust to be thin like I ordered. Also the 12" is a lot of pizza if you are ordering for just one person. I'll be having leftovers for breakfast. All in all I'm satisfied for my last meal this trip in Chicago. Until next year!
(3)
Naser A.

I have tried a couple of the too rated pizza joints in Pizza, unfortunately all of them disappointed me so fat, except this place. Even though the location, seating and staff doesn't say much, but I promise you with that first bite of that stuffed pan pizza you'd fall in love I got a large half stuffed cheese, and a half of veggie. I can't say much about their meat being I don't pork or bacon. Piece of advice, even if you're super hungry I dare you if you can pass 3 slices. I had to force the last few bites of that second slice. Definitely foing back again
(5)
Susan C.

Delivery was terribly slow. We called around 3:30pm and it was still a 75+ min wait! The 12" deep dish sausage and pepperoni was $30...and they give you a free 2-liter.
(3)
Nick K.

#1 Pizza in Chicago hands down. Their Deep Dish is out of this world, and their thin crust disappears way too fast. Treat yourself to the most authentic Chicago Zaaa.
(5)
Marcus C.

Deep dish pizza without the BS that apparently goes along with getting deep dish in Chicago. After being burned by long wait times and pro wrestling trivia we stumbled into the Art of Pizza. We ate in, which meant we sat at crappy tables under fluorescent lights and talked about how cold we were for 45 minutes. As a visitor I thought the deep dish pizza was pretty amazing, but our hosts firmly disagreed with me. That crust wasn't flaky enough says them. Judging by the wall of 8 dudes on phones taking orders, the crust is flaky enough to eat at home at least. Nothing about this place will blow you away, but if your expectations are in check I bet you'll get at least what you pay for.
(4)
Frank C.

Loved it; the pizza was great, and it has the real "secret spot for locals" vibe that made me feel like a true off-the-beaten path tourist. Great prices, too. I walked away full, and that's what counts.
(5)
Kevin M.

Wow....this pizza is other worldly. Me and my wife could not have been more satisfied. This is what I think of when I picture Chicago deep dish. This place makes me wish I lived in this town.
(5)
Carolina E.

First time here. Had a slice of deep dish spinach, mushrooms and onions pizza. It was alright to my liking. The crust was soggy. Not the best pizza I've ever had but the price was reasonable. Very great service, very clean.
(3)
XTreats X.

Great stuffed pizza. Chicken parm was good too. Good good good price and cool people working.
(4)
Jordan S.

I'm from Oakland so on my brief stop in Chicago, I had to try a few deep dish spots. I just got a slice but I expected a lot more from the place that was voted the best. Perhaps the deep dish pie doesn't lend itself well to the precooked slice sitting in a case format? I'd like to think that a whole fresh pie would have been better. The crust was kinda just soft and bleh. The sauce and cheese were decent but not exceptional. I think I prefer Gino's and Pequods. I think I even prefer my favorites back home. I didn't dislike it but I didn't think there was anything special about it.
(3)
Danielle S.

A friend came into town, so of course we had to get some Chicago pizza. We didn't want the usual, so we went somewhere new! So many choices. I like The Art of Pizza, because you can get a slice of pizza, or order a whole pizza. Since there were so many of us, getting our own individual slices seemed like the way to go. It was so cheap! They have a nice variety of deep dish and thin crust pizzas. They ran out of cheese pizza when we ordered, but had a fresh one out within minutes. If you don't want pizza, they have subs, pasta, salads, ribs, shrimp, and chicken. Take your pick! It wasn't busy at all when we were there. Plenty of seating, service was friendly and fast. A good place to come and fill up!
(4)
Marcela H.

No, thank you. This place used to be the business but their recipes must have been on loan or something because I was here last August and their pizza was horrendous. Thankfully, Chicago does not have a shortage of pie so I only needed to go a couple of blocks to resuscitate my taste buds.
(1)
Matt P.

Hands down the best. Great delivery, great for a quick slice while expansive menu offers plenty of variety. AWESOME.
(5)
Alan B.

I have never eaten here, just delivery. Their delivery is slow (90 minutes when they tell you "one hour"). We've have ordered the stuffed pizza a few times (the last time about a month ago). The pizza is not very good, too much crust, bland, not enough sauce and sub-mediocre cheese. I will admit, I'm not a stuffed pizza guy (I was raised by New Yorkers) but I know a good one when I have it and this is not good. You can get much better stuffed pizza at Giordano's or Connie's at around the same price.
(2)
Maggie M.

Hands down the best deep dish in Chicago. There are a ton of downsides to this place. Employees either like to pretend that you don't exist or are jerks for no reason. The location is terrible, and so is the ambiance of the eat-in restaurant. Delivery almost always takes 2+ hours. They do give you a free soda with your pizza but if you don't forcibly tell them which one to give you they'll stick you with whatever they can't sell (usually something disgusting like code red mtn. dew). However, once that first bite of pizza melts in your mouth, all of your problems will melt away. It's so worth it.
(5)
Daniel L.

Loving the no frills, pay by the slice, deep dish environment. But it still won't top Lou's (though the ingredients seem better and fresher at this establishment).
(4)
Ashley V.

The pizza is great, ribs are delicious and german chocolate was phenomenal! Love this place!
(5)
Mike K.

For years I've passed by this place, but never tried. Stuck to my tried and true Lou's. This past weekend, thought I'd give it whirl. Thin crust, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, extra sauce...the same way I always get it at Lou's. Was just for me, felt extra hungry, so splurged on the 14" for $30. Delivery. Got out my favorite wine, got Neflix all cued up, then it came. So excited....looked good, was hot! First bite....WTF. This was the most disgusting conglomeration of ingredients I've ever tasted and the sauce I really believe was spoiled. This was not merely disgusting, but horrendously bad! I thought of calling, but all they would do is send me out another hideous pizza or credit me since I paid cash. I threw out the entire box, since it was inedible and grilled myself a steak... I guess there is such a thing as "bad art". This is really "bad art of pizza". Welcome back Lou's. I can't believe anyone likes this crap.
(1)
Sarah S.

Being from Philly i enjoy that greasy thin crust. So coming through chicago i had to find the best pan pizza around. Success! The Art of Pizza is worth the drive! Got half pepperoni half veggie. Only complaint is i wouldve liked more pepperoni and on top not just inside. Something about crispy pepperoni on top makes it that much better.
(5)
Dan K.

Don't even bother ordering delivery. Pizza is great but the delivery guys just shift your order and it ends up being terrible and the cheese was only on half of the pie. I let this go for a bit but it just keeps happening. Just got off the phone after talking to "Art" the owner, he credited my bill even though I was adamant about not doing it. Then he hung up on me. Great customer service. Order was to be delivered in an hour and it was well over that. When it came, the cheese was at the point of being rubbery. I was told to never order from them anymore and he made gay comments/slurs during the conversation. Guess I'll just have to order this under a fake name now. Way to go Art. You really care about your customers. Looks like they changed their ingredients too, my last (late) order was horrible. Cold pizza? I didn't know Chicago did take and bake. Never ever ever ever order from here for delivery. Art, you just lost a customer. Which sucks, because I know you could do better.
(1)
Ben L.

I've always enjoyed pizza from here but after today, I'll never order from here again. I ordered a large stuffed meaty pizza and was delivered a pan pizza. Upon calling in, I was told I could receive a credit for my inconvenience - I'm sorry, I'm not going to pay for something I didn't order. I called back and asked to speak to the manager who provided no support whatsoever. I was informed he couldn't do anything because they were too busy and if I wanted my money back, I'd have to go through my credit card company. Simply put, The Art of Pizza lost a long time customer tonight as I'll never order from here again.
(1)
K H.

I don't even like stuffed pizza and this one is so good keep sneaking bites from my children. Yummm!
(5)
Katie C.

I've only ever ordered for delivery, so I can't comment on the store. This is, hands down, my favorite deep dish pizza in Chicago-- better than Pequod's, Giordanno's, Lou Malnati's, etc. The stuffed pizza is just SO gooey and delightful, and the crust is crisp but not greasy. The main reason I took off a star is because of the long wait times for delivery. Every time I order, they say it'll be 75-90 minutes, and it's always almost exactly two hours. I can deal with the wait, but I wish they were at least accurate with their time estimates.
(4)
Dex N.

not good pizza. thin. bad. pizza . try la gondolla pizza. xtra thin. best in city.
(1)
Jennifer M.

Best deep dish pizza by the slice! My favorite is stuffed with sausage. Deliciousness!
(5)
Jason M.

While they do have a sign that lights up, the all-black nondescript exterior led to me driving past this place dozens of times without ever noticing it. The parking lot is just big enough that I can't picture ever being unable to get a spot. The interior is clean and there are both small and large tables as well as a couple flatscreens. I got a slice of stuffed spinach and mushroom, which was only $4 with tax, a great deal seeing how it's enough for a man sized meal. Unfortunately I could tell from the first bite that it had in fact been sitting in a hot box for a while rather than coming fresh from the oven. You know how when you try to microwave leftover pizza the cheese texture gets really funky? There was a little of that going on, not enough to make the pizza inedible but enough to keep it from being beyond passable. I really wish they had personal size stuffed pizza instead. I don't want to be too harsh since a fresh pie is likely better than what I got, the crust and sauce were good and there was plenty of cheese. Just don't expect the slice experience to compare to anything fresh from the oven.
(3)
Hannah C.

A full pizza dine-in takes about 45 minutes but there's plenty of space to hang out (and eat in, if you'd like). Pretty reasonably priced for deep dish and the "Arts Meaty Delight" was, well, delightful. Each slice is incredibly filling - we'll probably go that route next time. And they have a parking lot!
(4)
Jerry L.

Fantastic pizza no matter what style you like. All the sandwiches are great too, never had a bad meal from this place.
(5)
Kevin F.

Pizza is great...if it gets there. Was a consistent once a week customer for years. The ordering system is awful. Need to give all the info every time you order. Doesn't sound like a big deal but when you have to yell over the madness of their kitchen it's a bit annoying. Two orders in a row quoted at 60 minutes and it's well over 2 hours. Too bad. Was a friday tradition in my house. No more. Tip: get a system that remembers your info like every other za place and just quote accurate times and this is no big deal.
(1)
Brian N.

Despite the dingy appearance, the deep dish is solid and the fact that you can order a single slice makes this place indispensable. I never want a whole pie.
(4)
Turkey B.

(And start the music... Antonio Vivaldi's Primavera must be played while reading this review. Link: youtube.com/watch?v=Rnwuâ€¦ ) Art of Pizza is not just good pizza; it's good people. No, that's not a Soylent Green reference. For the past 3 years I see the same dudes working at all hours of the day and night. Don't think they would stick around if this place was run by ogres. Listen, I'm tired of hearing you people say "their sauce is too sweet." Do you not realize that ripe tomatoes have high sugar content? There is nothing worse than any food prepared with unripe tomatoes. The deep dish (aka REAL pizza) is unparalleled. I would highly recommend a slice of the the spinach and mushroom stuffed pizza. That sauce still to sweet for ya, princess? Well, go up to the counter and discover all of the spicy crushed-red pepper flakes, salty Parmesan cheese, and soulful oregano that your heart desires. Now, herein lies the truest value of this place. I'm talking ready-to-eat deep dish pizza for $3.66 plus tax. That comes out to an even $4.00 for ANY slice of pizza, people of Crook County. If you don't realize how sacred it is to walk up to the counter and have a slice of deep dish in your hands in a matter of seconds, then go to Giordano's or the OVERRATED Lou Malnati's (Yes... I went there) and wait 40 bleeding minutes for a pizza that's half as good. Oh, and might I add that it's a pretty cheap and relaxing place to watch Da Bears game, don't think that those dudes will not have the a game on if they're playing.
(5)
Kristy B.

First off, if you're looking for a fancy-ish eatery in the style of Giordano's, then keep looking. But if you're looking for amazing deep dish pizza...look no further. This place is laid back--almost Subway-style. But their deep dish pizza is divine. Came here with my dad after a Cubs game over the summer and didn't know what to expect. I had never heard of this place, but Dad said he'd heard good things about it. We waited about 45ish mins for a large deep dish (YES, we got a large. We were hungry. And plus, leftovers!), which is about an average wait time for good deep dish. The sauce wasn't the sweetest I've ever had, but it certainly had a fresh, unique taste. And the pizza was super cheesy! There were a decent amount of people when we went, but it never felt crowded. The service was good and they had tv's inside to watch the games. Oh, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was BYOB. Will definitely remember that for next time!
(4)
Jason S.

God forbid they get have a little courtesy over the phone, I dont care how good there food is whoever runs that joint is a Brash Jerk, i used to be happy spending my $$ with them but never again!! Pete's Pizza for now on!! You act like a Jerk you lose loyal customers!! Btw i do not work for Pete's but Art isn't the only show in town & it's actually better quality
(1)
Bobby D.

Tried their pan pizza, Not bad. The soup was pretty good, But not as good as their pizza.
(4)
Jesse C.

Came here for some deep dish and wasn't disappointed. I like that they sell deep dish by the slice because sometimes a whole deep dish pie is just too much to deal with! I had a "stuffed" slice with mushroom and onions. Only criticism I had was the crust could have been a little more crispy but I think that's just part of the trade off when you buy a slice vs a whole fresh pie. The slices are a great value, would definitely come back for some pizza!
(4)
Katie E.

This is the third time I have visited Art of Pizza, and I do not plan on returning. We ordered 2 pizzas, one stuffed and one thin crust. We were told 45 minutes (called at 715), and got in at 8oclock. 815 rolls around and after waiting, the pizza is ready. When we get back and check, the thin crust toppings were wrong. After an almost $45 check for 2 pizzas, we decide to go back and see what they can do. When we show the representative that the pizza's wrong, he is goes silent, and tells us it will be a 20 minute wait if we want it fixed. At that point, we did not wait to wait a total of almost 2 hours for the pizza, we told him we were not trying to wait. We even asked if there was anything else they could do, and he just simply said no. We ended up leaving with the wrong pizzas, and completely unimpressed with the customer service. If you don't want your customers to have to wait for your mistake, as a business you should try to offer some sort of resolution. Even a slice of pizza and an an apology would have made us feel a little better. Heck, I would have taken coupon at that point. I was completely unimpressed and for the price and the wait, it is just not worth going back.
(1)
YiMin A.

By far the best deep dish pizza place in Chicago. I love the stuffed cheese the best but everything is good. Far away from any touristy traps, this place is the real deal. I wouldn't recommend delivery as it can be slow/unpredictable. Never had a problem with eat-in or takeout.
(5)
Allisa L.

Very good place. They do pizza by the slice for only 3.99 which is a very large piece of stuffed pizza. Very yummy and family friendly. I don't like that you have to pay for refills, but other than that it's a great place to go! First time having stuffed pizza and I'm not disappointed. :)
(4)
Ivan R.

I order from here before for delv. First time I order pizza was good thin crust pepperoni with mushrooms. Delicious. Good taste. 2nd time I order there specialty pizza all meats . Never had italian beef in it. Delicious. Pizza the next day cold... even better... awesome!! Spend 11 bucks free 1 liter drink. Cant go wrong.
(5)
Jake M.

Read about this place having a good stuffed pizza and didn't disappoint. I'm from Los Angeles so I had to order a while 10" and unfortunately left one slice.
(5)
German C.

Best Pizza in Chicago!!! And service as well... The guy at the cash register is really nice and polite. He greets customers with a positive attitude and always says thank you (which not many people do.) Every time I go there, I get the stuffed spinach mushroom. My stomach thanks me for it. And recently I noticed that they had slices of red velvet cake. Just writing about it makes me want to go and buy one right now. Only downside is they didn't have milk to go with the cake :( I can seriously why this place was voted as Chicago's best pizza. The pizza is a work of art.
(5)
Tyler M.

The quality is consistent. Service is consistent. The pizza tastes good. You can buy by the slice. The ingredients are quality. It's not a chain. The dining area is simple. No complaints.
(5)
Anuj S.

OK, I really didn't get it. I've read so much about Art and have had this place bookmarked for SO LONG that well... it just didn't cut it for me. First of all, they don't have Chicago deep dish pizza. I don't know why people don't get it. There's Chicago Deep Dish (like uno's, lou's, gino's), then there's Stuffed (like Giordanos), then there's pan, thin, etc. The thick stuff at Arts is stuffed, NOT Chicago deep dish. Whew... well glad to get that out of my system. Now, as it pertains to stuffed pizzas... the thing is stuffed pizza is good when it's fresh. That's true for most pizzas including deep dish, for that matter. I think New York style pizza is probably the only kind that can really work even after it's been sitting around for a while. So the crust of the pizza was completely soggy. The sauce, cheese, and toppings were all fine, but I just can't rate a pizza good if there's no substance. I also tried a slice of thin crust cheese. The thing that makes New York thin crust edible is they have it sitting out and all, just like Arts, but when you ask for it, they throw it in the oven for a couple minutes and the reheating process makes all the different. By the way, this is not to say Art's thin crust is New York thin crust. My point was more of the reheating thing. They don't do it... you order and they just plop the heat lamped pizza into your plate. As expected, but pizza had no... "life". Really just "meh". Now, the only reason I give Art's 2 stars instead of 1 is the format. I mean, getting pizza by the slice at an OK price is one potential silver lining. Still, if you think about value that can be had at pizza-slice places... it's probably not that great. Anyway, it's not common in Chicago, so people might appreciate that aspect of it. I makes me wonder that maybe if we had ordered a whole pie, maybe we would've had a different experience. Well... maybe another time.
(2)
Calin D.

Stuffed pizza! Whew! What can I say? Great! Wonderful? Did you know there's a liquor store across the street and Art of Pizza is BYOB? Did you know stuffed Chicago style pizza is only available in a few places in the US? Did you know that stuffed pizza is even BETTER the next day cold for breakfast? Yep, all true. Too bad each slice has like 1000 calories, otherwise, I'd eat it every day. If you haven't had any in a while - this is the place to go. Also an excellent place to take out-of-town visitors who are curious about Chicago stuffed pizza.
(5)
Mike I.

Plenty of seating. Very competitive pricing especially for their specials. Lunch will run you just under $10 for a couple of slices and a drink. Ive tried the deep dish and pan and both were filling. The parking lot kinda sucks it gets full fast during lunch hrs.
(5)
Eric A.

The best stuffed pizza ever. I thought that even when I used to buy their slices (even though they aren't fresh). Now I only order their stuffed pizzas fresh and it's like eating heavenly manna.
(5)
Sabrina B.

Just called to make an order and there people working here are litterly stupid! The mans ask me what I want and when I told him he told me the damn kitchen was closed..every time we go to order theres a problem THIS PLACE SHOULD BE PUT OUT OF BUSINESS!! HORIBLE PEOPLE WORKING HERE!! YALL LOST MY MONEY AND ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILYS BUSINESS!! If I could rate y'all a 0 star I would!!
(1)
Lea C.

Had it bookmarked forever - finally in the area, and was geeked to try them out. Love when I can conquer a bookmark! Nice clean establishment that had a load of pizzas in the heating units if you prefer to order per slice. That was the road we took. Please remember to ask them to heat it for you or otherwise they going to dump that slice on a plate and keep it moving. We had: Stuffed spinach and mushrooms - nah not the one Stuffed veggie: it was okay Slice of cheese - it was new york style All in all sauce lacked flavor, hell pizza lacked flavor - I figured this when I saw garlic powder, oregano, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper on the table. Suggestion to Art: add that to the pizza before cooking, then it might turn out to be a much more Happier Eat
(2)
Buddha B.

In the area so I stopped by to see about this place. YAWN! Dough tasted like burnt biscuit-dough, cheese was stringy, toppings tastes were strange and unusual for pizza - and this was the daily special! Veggies, meat all soggy all tasted weird. I understand that there may be ordinances in place banning the sale of cooked food that has been sitting around for some time (I.e., 1 hour on hot dogs, 2 hours on a whole chicken, etc), so maybe the guy "sold old" - reprehensible in and of itself - or maybe it was a bad night for the pizza baker. About all I know is if the dough (which was too brown - I checked) is no go, and the sauce is forgettable, the ingredients taste unfamiliar (and not in a good way), and even the cheese is questionable, this, like other "art" is not speaking to me in a way that compels me to listen. Maybe I just can't tolerate vegan pizza (which may have been what I received- IDK), tho' who knew there was such a thing as vegan pepperoni? BLECCH!
(1)
Matthew G.

I really wish I would've been willing to spend a little more for lunch yesterday. I stopped in Chicago on my way back to Indy from Wisconsin for some lunch and to walk around a bit and enjoy a nice afternoon. While on the way south, I was looking on yelp for a good pizza place to try that I haven't been to. Since most of us in the car were broke, we decided on The Art of Pizza. I know it sounds bad starting off, it really wasn't bad. I did enjoy my lunch, but I was in the mood for the best pizza in town. Yeah, the best pizza in Chicago, does that exist? I wanted to order a pizza fresh but the wait on it would have been 45 minutes(because I wanted stuffed pizza, duh) and the other two weren't willing to wait that long. So we ordered the pre-made-and-sitting-for-god-knows-how-long-pizza-Âby-the-slice. I tried two pieces, one was basically a meat lovers(beef, bacon, sausage, pepperoni) and the other was a spinach and mushroom stuffed pie. The spinach and mushroom one was pretty good but the dough tasted old and I couldn't get over it. I was so disappointed from the moment I had to order it by the slice. The meat one was not good at all, the one meat that shined through to my taste buds was the hamburger and oh my god that was awful. I know it's my fault for ordering it but who wants that crap on a pizza anyways? It really wasn't good enough for me to ever want to go back. I will one day find a spot in Chicago on one of my visits that I dub the king of pizza in the windy city. I bet the locals won't take too kindly to that.
(2)
Michelle P.

Stopped by here for a couple of slices of pizza. From the reviews I expected a huge variety of slices, and there were - for meat eaters anyway. I asked what veggie pizzas they had, and the choice that day was stuffed spinach and mushroom, pan cheese, and thin cheese. They do get definite points for offering slices in all three styles, and if you're into stuffed pizza, it's rare to find a place that sells it by the slice. I got the stuffed spinach/mushroom, my kid got the pan cheese, and both were pretty good. The stuffed slice was a little heavy on the crust, and tasted more of the dough than the cheese or the fillings. For a quick slice of pizza at a reasonable price, this is definitely a good place to go (and they have free parking!).
(3)
John S.

This is the hands down the best deep dish/stuffed pizza I've had so far in Chicago. The larger chains like Lous/Giornados are good, but I've always wanted more sauce on my deep dish/stuffed pizza because there was always a lot of cheese. Art of Pizza stuffed pizza definitely delivers the extra sauce which adds the best balance of crust/cheese/sauce ratio. If you're trying this for the first time, just shoot for stars and grab the stuffed pizza. A medium served three of us guys for reference. I will definitely be ordering pizza here anytime I'm craving a deep dish. I think the best part is that they also serve slices at the place. I'm excited to try other items like their italian beef, because if their pizza is this good, that italian beef must pair up!
(5)
Josh B.

The Art of Pizza has really good Chicago style deep dish pizza. You can order a pie or get it by the slice. It is also a BYOB establishment, so remember that if you want to drink. The decor/atmosphere is kind of meh. They have some cartoony "Italian" landscape pictures. But meh.
(4)
Michael P.

Sorry, but I just don't get it. My friend ordered from this place last weekend, it was my fourth time having their pizza, so I feel like I've given them a fair chance, and the hype is lost on me. It's not bad, it's just not anything special. The this crust is flavorless and not particularly crispy (if it's thin, it should be at least kinda crisp IMO), the sauce is unremarkable (no tang, no spice, nothing distinctive) and the toppings are nothing better than you get from Sarpino's. For the love of God, the crust on a frozen Home Run Inn pizza is better. This joint really appears to be coasting on reputation. Or maybe I just don't know shit about pizza.
(3)
Alicia R.

I had the stuffed Art's Hawaiian. It was really good. I recommend trying it if your looking for something out of the regular
(4)
Mike O.

It's all about the cheese! This is my favorite deep dish in the city. I recommend it to all of my out of town friends who come to visit. Don't let the inside aesthetics turn you away. Just let the pizza do that talking. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Esther K.

I've been living in the city for almost a year, and probably passed by this place a million times. But didn't stop to think and try this place until today! I had 2 stuffed pizza slices, which are always readily available! I had the spinach, mushroom, onion and pepperoni, sausage. The sauce is perfect - not too tart or acidic. The cheese is the perfect gooeyness! Definitely prefer them over Giordano. Still debatable to compare with Lou though. And for $3.66 a slice, who can beat that? I had dinner for under $10! And there's a parking lot - in the city that alone is a major plus! :). I will be back!
(5)
Anthony S.

Great pizza, deep dish or thin crust, lots of varieties by the slice. Excellent prices and service.
(5)
Kyle M.

Hands down top 5 deep dish pizza place in Chicago. Originally tried this place solely because of the positive Yelp reviews and I couldn't help but to rave about it myself. I usually go with the deep dish spinach, mushroom, and onion pizza, and it is always nothing less than phenomenal!! They LOAD it up on this pizza. Seriously, the guy handed me the pizza box and it felt like a 10 pound dumbbell just dropped into my hands. But hey, I'm not complaining!
(5)
Kristina O.

This review is on service/handling of business, and not based on the pizza. I'm sure the pizza is delicious had I been able to try it. Short scoop: The bf and I just moved to Logan Square, he loves pizza, and he raves about Art of Pizza. We had planned a Friday night eating pizza, and I was ready to try Art of Pizza at last. We had two options because we are dog owners. Walk our dogs, and have Art of Pizza delivered, or drive to the dog park and pick up the pizza if they didn't deliver to our address. SO I called to check our address and see if they deliver. I don't care if I have to go pick it up...I'd just change my plans (I wanted to try this place of all places in Chicago). Gave my address and told them we lived in Logan Square, and was told they delivered there. I said great and I'd call back with an order after I checked out the menu online. Called back 10 minutes later, put an order in, told them it would be 75 minutes. Great, I don't care, I have to walk these damn athletic dogs anyway. Left for walk... 45 minutes later got a call from Art of Pizza... "Sorry, we don't deliver to your address." ??? Huh? Well thanks for letting me know now, after I'm sure our pizza and appetizer is about done and ready to go. An hour ago, we would have decided to pick it up or go somewhere else. AND they still charged us, so the boyfriend has to call and get a refund...you'd think they would cancel your payment. Basically, as someone who has worked in restaurant/bar industry for years, I can understand mistakes are made, but a) know your delivery area and b) make it right if you screw up. You'd think they could have just delivered the damn order since they committed and took forever to figure it out, just tossed the delivery driver a few extra for going further and making the mistake, and let us know they made a mistake and couldn't deliver there in the future. But alas...I don't know if I'll want to try it in the future. I'm not one to hold a grudge more a couple months, so we'll see.
(2)
Caitlin A.

I'm so glad this place is just a few blocks from my house! Friendly staff, and a half full restaurant on a Wednesday. My husband and I enjoyed a late lunch here and left very satisfied. I ordered a slice of deep dish sausage, and he got a thin slice of pepperoni (trying both worlds). I also got a garden salad with Italian dressing, which was really oily, but who comes here for the salad? And I ate it anyway. Two slices, two drinks, and a salad all under 15$?! Yes, please! We will be back.
(5)
Chris P.

Solid pizza for a quick pizza by the slice style. Its not super deep dish. The flavors are there. I just wish they would heat up the pizza by the slice a little bit more before serving it. Although the pizza is cheap. I bet the fresh whole pie would be awesome. I probably wouldnt go here again because of all of the options there are in the city.
(3)
Kyle D.

I am giving this place 5 stars purely on the pizza. Obviously the venue and service don't really qualify. It's a sit-down place but don't expect much more than your average pizzeria. But my god the pizza is awesome. Deep dish, thin, pan, whatever. Me and my brother had the veggie special and it was the best deep dish I've ever had. You can even order by the slice in case you don't want to take any leftovers home, but sometimes that's the best part. Atmosphere: N/A Service: N/A Food: 9.5/10
(5)
Stacy S.

I stepped in with my girlfriend after seeing their awning boast that they had the best deep dish pizza in all of chicago. I was doubtful, as my girlfriend and I are deep dish fanatics, but I have to say that I think that I found my new favorite place. Not only was the food amazing, but there was no wait for a couple slices (priced around $3 each). An added bonus...every order in May gets a free slice of cake to commemorate their 25th anniversary. We got the chocolate fudge, and it was amazing as well. I would highly recommend this to anyone, definitely will be stopping by here more often!!!
(5)
Davin L.

This place is how good you remember Giordano's being before the bankruptcy/restructuring. The sauce. The cheese. The toppings. Even better? Selling stuffed pizza by the slice for $4. You could never do that at Giordano's.
(4)
Sherri C.

Art of Pizza was probably the best stuffed/deep dish pizza that I had in Chicago. It's not in the city, so its a bit of a trek to get there, but it was worth it! We went with a few friends so we ended up ordering 3 stuffed pizzas: Special (Supreme), Meaty Delight, and a Hawaiian. All the pizzas were really good, and stuffed with the freshest ingredients. The sauce was a perfect combination to all the cheese they put in there. There was a good ratio of sauce to cheese to crust. My favorite was probably the Special. I liked how their meat choice was sausage instead of pepperoni (which is usually what is in Supreme pizzas). They don't serve alcohol on site, but you can BYOB! Conveniently, there's a supermarket right across the street. ;) What's better than eating pizza with a nice cold beer!?
(4)
Leo K.

Ordered delivery of their special stuffed pizza leith out the sausage and it was just great. Would recommend to everyone
(4)
Glenn P.

Best ever! Got stuffed: mushrooms, onion, sausage, pepperoni & garlic. Leaps beyond what I've seen elsewhere. Prompt delivery. It doesn't get better than this!
(5)
Barbara P.

This is my go-to place for delivery. I typically order their really-good-deal daily specials like Friday Shrimp dinner (with fries, num!), Sunday Spaghetti & Meatballs. Baked Manicotti and Italian Sausage Sandwich on Mondays. Come on, people. $2.99 for a sausage sandwich? Ask for peppers on it. Their sub sandwiches aren't bad either. They give you a salad with every dinner (plus Italian bread, butter, parmesan, silverware, and a free bottle of pop if your order is over X dollars), but I always order extra of their vegetable salads - crisp and tasty and I didn't have to cut up the vegetables! Their Italian dressing is so delicious - people are always asking me what I put on my salad that tastes so good - and they give generous portions. I eat those salads over the next few days - for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. I really like their tomato sauce for pizza and used to order the stuffed pizza - I even liked the crust, and I almost never ever eat crust on pizza. But lately they've made the crust a lot thicker and it's just too much. Didn't love their regular crust pizza, but maybe will try it again sometime. Still, with all the other great-tasting, reasonably priced options, who needs to order pizza?
(4)
Andrea S.

........Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, cheeeeeesy, gooooooey, yuuummmyyyy...... Fricken seriously. I had never really had Chicago Deep Dish pizza before and we were only in town for about 16 hours. Three things had to happen: 1) Check out Millenium Park, 2) see Wrigley Field, 2) EAT PIZZA. This pizza was thick and sloppy and salty and ... yeah I'm still talking about pizza... it was crunchy on the bottom and topped with cheese, peppers, onions, sauce, sausage, god damn, so delicious I can't even focus on what I'm writing right now. We literally got there right when they opened their doors at 11am and we were greeted with the warm and delicious smells of freshly baked pizza. Don't be fooled by the early open, we were the first two to walk in, but three more people filed in seconds later. There will always be a line, but this is not a good enough reason to not eat here. You will go, you will wait in line, you will order, you will eat and you will die happily. nom nom nom
(5)
Allan M.

Finally went here sometime last year, and after all the hype I'd heard about this place for a good number of years(maybe my expectations were too high, since it was hyped up for so long by others?), I have to say I don't get all that hype. It was alright, but if you've eaten pizza elsewhere at places IMO that are better(i.e. Jimmy's Pizza Cafe, Piece, Lou Malnati's, and I know I'll forget more local examples out there...), there's no reason to come here. Minus 1 star, just for the hype factor making finally going here a letdown to me. Come here if you're nearby, but it isn't worth going out of your way just to eat here. And if that's true they do charge for soda refills, that's disappointing. So many places nowadays don't charge for refills, so I don't see why they shouldn't provide that courtesy if you get a soda.
(2)
Gina S.

Order at the counter by the slice or by the pie. Self seating for dine in or take it to go. Dine-in option is nothing fancy. Refills on a fountain drink was .25 cents. Getting your own deep dish pie takes about 45-50 min to make-it and bake-it. We order a large deep dish Arts vegetarian. To say my eyes are bigger than my stomach is an understatement (not that I had intentions of eating the whole pie). A large deep dish is monstrous. Not only is it an insanely deep pizza with like a 2" tall crust, but it's packed with an obscene amount of cheese and in our case veggie toppings. The crust was good but lacked a wow factor. It was nice 'n crisp crust with a solid crunch and a firmly baked bottom that could hold up to all the shit they piled on top. The sauce was seasoned well. The cheese...dare I say there was too much cheese? Solid (literally as well) pizza.
(3)
Ramone B.

In my quest to find good food near boyztown, I came across The Art Of Pizza. This place is actually too far of a walk for me and my friends to boyztown , but s*** since I made the trip over I was gonna try that damn pizza! I was very boring, and went with a slice of sausage deep dish, and thin crust sausage. The pizza was in those Warmers, and I thought hmm this might be underwhelming. I sliced both pieces in half, and set aside for my boyfriend who was yapping away on his cell phone. I bit into the thin crust and burned the living S*** out of my tongue! It was so fresh, and hot. #Gurl! The deep dish sausage was very good! I thought to myself if my boyfriend doesnt shut his trap on that phone he is gonna be one pissed off son of a b**** when I eat his pizza!! (We were trying several different places that day so i wasn't eating a full portion of pizza!!) I actually preferred the deep dish, and my boyfriend the thin. I will definitely be back, because I want to try the other flavors! The jalapeÃ±o looked soooo good, but I was not about to chance having the Hershey squirts #NotAGoodLook, but I'll will give it a go next time! That's all Folks!!!!!
(5)
Jen K.

The pizza was some of the best I have had in Chicago. I got delivery, which was quick. The guy was nice who delivered. 1 deep dish and 1 regular was a little over $40 which was pricey. But there were plenty of toppings. The sauce and the crust were awesome. I'll definitely be ordering from there again.
(5)
Erica L.

Tried the Art of Pizza for the first time a couple weeks back. We ordered a large Art's Special for carry out. The pizza was good, but I thought it could have used a bit more of a kick in the flavor department. I liked it but I think next time I'll opt for Giordano's or Lou Malnati's.
(4)
Mo M.

Pizza is fine, i've had it before...but really disappointed in the service. The only time I've had it delivered I was told it would arrive within the hour. When I called after an hour and a half of waiting for the pizza to arrive, I was met with snarkiness, despite being very polite and hungry (a super rare combination) and not offered any sort of compensation for the trouble. Pretty sh*tty customer service. Pizza was a total of 40 minutes past quoted delivery time. Will not order for delivery again, and probably not eat here since there's so many other awesome pizza places in Chicago.
(2)
Karen R.

My hubby and I have never had anything but the stuffed pizza at Art of Pizza. Hands down their must have pizza is the Art's Special which is a combo of good quality sausage, mushroom, onion and green peppers. I love that they use just enough cheese and sauce to make it satisfying and tasty. So many local places use so much cheese that you are practically gagging trying to chew your way through all the cheese. The vegetarian deep dish pizzas are also good but they could use a bit more seasoning to punch up the flavor. We also really like that you can buy many of their deep dish pizzas by the slice if you stop in for lunch or want a lighter dinner. Stay clear of the salads and sides like their garlic bread (no sign of any real garlic or butter used), calamari (frozen) and fries (frozen) which aren't very good and taste frozen, bagged or processed.
(4)
Lefty P.

Wow. Best deep dish pizza I've ever had. And this coming from a born and raised Chicagoan. I was always partial to Giordano's until I swung by here today for a slice of spinach mushroom deep dish. The sauce is excellent...a bit sweet (similar to D'Agostinos). I will definitely be back asap
(5)
Allen B.

Ordered from here a couple of times and was quite satisfied with my consumption. I think the key to getting a good experience from Art of Pizza is to order an entire pie, rather than just a slice. The slices just seem to sit there and are warmed up when ordered. A full pie on the other hand is made to order. Damn, I'm drooling now. (*wipes drool)... It's delicious, no doubt. A solid pizza joint worth checking out.
(3)
Charles S.

Solid Chicago style deep dish. I had the sausage pepperoni. This place was highly recommended by a friend of mine so I thought I'd give it a try. No complaints and very good; but not quite Chicago royalty of pizza.
(4)
Hannah S.

I've fallen in love. I'm not from here. Just moved to Michigan from California, and happenstancely had to go through Chicago to a wedding in Milwaukee. The first thing on my mind was that I had to try one of those deep dish pizza pie I've always heard about. Yelp seemed to point here, so there I went. I'm a crust girl. That's what makes a pizza for me. Boyfriend and I got the special, with sausage, mushrooms, onion and bell pepper and from the first bite I knew I could never go back to regular pizza. THIS SLICE WAS AMAZINGGGGG (and super cheap too! like $3.40) It was cheesy, the sauce was flavorful, and that crush man...it was like a pastry. The bottom of the crust was solid enough to hold the rest of the pizza up, and it wasn't soggy or oily like I expected. What a delicious delicious foundation. Gobbled that slice up, and the crust on the outside was perfect. I need moreeeeeee. Definitely going back :)
(5)
Ferdy K.

This is one of my favorite stops in the city for food. You can't beat their pizza! in my opinion #1! Employees are nice and pretty serious. Yet, they do their job perfectly. Place has a parking lot, which is full most of the times. You still can park around easily. Great place. Well deserved 5 stars. Try spinach, mushroom, onion ;)
(5)
Brenda H.

I've been stopping by on-and-off for the last year. I like the Monday special, lasagna, and have heard good things about rib night (haven't tried it). The deep dish actually tastes like Giordano's to me, except with more oregano. Unlike Giordano's, they have slices available at all times! Their spinach and mushroom is my favorite! I also like their breaded mushrooms as a side but I'm not a fan of Pepsi products. I select the orange crush when I need some pop from here.
(4)
Justin B.

The stuffed Art's Special was fantastic; essentially a perfect crust, not too many toppings, not a ton of sauce on top. I'm already excited to finish that off today for lunch! I liked the thin crust with sausage and pepperoni but my three dining companions weren't quite as enamored as I was with that pie. Next time, I'll give the pan pizza a spin, but between the pizza and all of the sick daily specials these guys do, I may need to show up here a little more often!
(4)
Rodrigo R.

Good single slices worth the trip
(4)
David D.

I've been buying slices of "Artwork" here for almost 20 years (take-out only), and still have found no better stuffed pizza ANYWHERE!!!! Get it? Stuffed only though, but still, when you find a treasure, you savor it. The stuffed sausage is my fav, but they also do killer stuffed spinach/mushroom/onion (& sometimes add peppers). Take these slices home, heat them on a pizza stone in your oven for 10-15min., and you'll die happy.
(5)
Temi C.

They might be known for their pizza, but the fried chicken is one of the best things on their menu. We had it catered for an office party and it was so moist and crispy. It's not overly breaded and different from Honey Butter Fried Chicken, but it definitely ranks in the top 3 fried chicken places in the city, in my opinion.
(5)
Regular J.

After having pizza from here on a whim back in 2009, I had been literally obsessing over Chicago Style Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza. I couldn't of course find anything similar to this place over the years and in Texas. I remember having one slice and it filling me up and I was sooo dissapointed in myself because I wanted to be such a glutton and eat more. Everything about it taste SO Fresh. The guys working here are extremely nice as well. Flash forward to a week ago when I made my return. It just wasn't the same as I remembered except this time I forced myself to eat TWO whole slices. Pepperoni and Spinach Mushroom. Both very good. Their crust which I specifically remember years ago being Flawless, was now tasting a little Refigerated. One of my biggest pet peeves. Although still good. I feel like I actually made a comparable Deep Dish pizza on my own. I had been so desperate to recreate what I had here, except back home. I did so much research on how to make my own homemade Stuffed Deep Dish that I actually surpassed my own expectation and made a comparable if not a little better pizza. All in all I'd go back here again for reference of course haha.
(4)
Frank S.

This is the absolute best pizza in the world. Their pan and thin is to die for. I've never had a bad experience here.
(5)
Travis L.

Not the best experience here. I love deep dish pizza in Chicago and this place has a great following, but this was not my favorite place. Ordered a slice of the "Special" and a version of "Meat Lovers." First thought from my fiance was "I wonder how long these have been sitting" The pizza did not taste bad, but just wasn't up to par with the Lou's or Chicago Pizza.
(2)
Max G.

I feel like the quality of their Chicago-style deep dish has gone down. It's hit or miss. Sometimes you get a great slice that has a perfect amount of sauce and dough. Other times you get a slice that has too much dough and not enough sauce. When you get lucky (50% of the time), then the slices are great. When you're unlucky the slices aren't bad, but not worth driving to get.
(4)
t s.

I ordered pizza at 10:20pm 1/15/15. Pizza was never delivered, I received no phone call, no door bell ring and my card was charged. Restaurant is now closed and I'm still hungry. Pretty shitty service, all things considering.
(1)
Lucus J.

I've been eating at Art of the Pizza for ten years and as of Novembet of last year, I've never had a single issue with their service or food. In fact my favorite deep dish pizza ever was from this joint. My last two delivered pizzas were no where up to par with what I have had in the past. Besides the fact that it took a total of four hours and twenty five minutes to get my two pizzas, the overall composition was off from what I have had in the past. There is usually 40 percent cheese and fourty percent sauce and the rest bread. I basically received pan pizza my last two orders. With the sauce being way too watery and and the cheese cold. As I type this review I am currently waiting for my last pizza ever from Art of the Pizza. This was favorite pizza period and it's shame tgwy
(1)
Kristina W.

A group of friends and I ordered delivery because we had heard good things about The Art of Pizza. There was nothing wrong with our order or the pizza, we just weren't blown away by it. The seasoning on the pizza was really flavorful, but the crust was pretty bland. With all the other great places in the city, I probably wouldn't order from here again.
(2)
Steve L.

As a New Yorker who constantly bitches about the state of pizza in Chicago, The Art of Pizza has never disappointed me. I like their selection, the portions you get for what you pay are great (i.e. awesome value, e.g. their gigantic sub sandwiches for six bucks), and everyone I've encountered who works there is friendly and genuine. Definitely give it a try!
(5)
Janni V.

The Art of Pizza has been my Chi-style pizza jam since I was a kid. I grew up eating it. It was a special treat, and we only had it once in awhile, but boy did I look forward to those magical Fridays when we'd order one. Something about their sauce and their crust is magical -- that, and they put exactly the right amount of sauce on. Not too much. The cheese blend they use is flavorful, too. My favorite since childhood has been stuffed spinach and garlic. It still is. Don't get me wrong; their sausage is good. I'm sure their other varieties are good, too. But that spinach and garlic...man. The stuff Chicago-style pizza dreams are made of.
(5)
Amanda R.

I can't think of a single reason not to give it 5 stars. To be fair - I have not been inside since we ordered for delivery. That being said, we ordered delivery Saturday night and got the pizza within the hour. Growing up in the city, we would usually get thin crust, square cut and this is the bees knees. Crust is thicker than cracker thin, but not thick and perfectly done. Perfect amount of sauce (I like sauce. I usually have to ask for extra, but that was not needed this night) and just an overall great flavor. We will definitely be repeat customers.
(5)
Lauren C.

I tried this place on the recommendation of fellow Yelpers. For the most part it is an okay pizza place, but nothing spectacular. I tried a stuffed pizza with sausage and giardiniera. Quality toppings--especially the giardiniera! The sauce on top was a little thin and excessive, so it left the crust soggy, almost to the point of having a raw texture. I ordered a salad, which had higher quality vegetables than I'm used to for a pizza place; however, the dressing was AWFUL! I have a high tolerance for cheap salad dressings, but this was notably bad--creamy garlic tastes strikingly like miracle whip and jarred garlic. Blegh!! Decent pizza, average pricing and speed of delivery--delivery is also great if you order multiple components (pizza, salad, desserts, drinks) everything was neatly packed and with appropriate temperature. I would probably eat here again if Lou's or Pequod's disappeared.
(3)
Shaina K.

Art of Pizza did not live up to the hype :( I went in and ordered a slice, and they served it to me cold. Once they finally heated it up, it was not the yummy goodness that I had been promised. For almost $4 a slice, it should be a lot better.
(3)
Vic C.

If you like deep dish pizza, then this place is a must. Probably the best deep dish takeout in the city. Hands down. Crust is minimal, loaded with toppings and sauce. Absolutely delicious.
(5)
Team B.

We ordered a large stuffed pizza with spinach and hot giardiniera. It took 75 minutes to arrive, but it was well worth the wait. The crust was crispy and toasty and the tomato sauce was excellent.
(5)
Ryan C.

A few of my friends swore that this is the best pizza in town, and its really close to where I live, so we decided to finally give it a shot. Ordered a small stuffed pizza with pepperoni and basil. A 12" thin crust pepperoni and sausage, and a order of mozzarella garlic bread. Order was for pick up. Pizza looked good and pretty standard. Dug into the stuffed pizza and we were immediately disappointed. The basil they used wasn't fresh, it was ground up and dry. It tasted like a split open tea bag, and our pizza was covered in it. The whole thing had this thick nasty layer of ground up dry basil. The pizza would have been fine if we didn't get the basil, and we will probably just toss the rest of it. The thin crust pizza was much better. It was pretty standard thin crust though, and wasn't anything amazing. We were able to eat that no problems. the mozzarella garlic bread wasn't anything special either. Overall, we were pretty disappointed, and we probably won't order from here again. Way better options. NEVER ORDER THEIR BASIL!!!
(2)
Chelsea S.

Eh it's alright. I feel as though it's just your average slice of deep dish. It's good, don't get me wrong. But if you just want your average deep dish, I would just order this..
(3)
Laneka G.

This guy Todd said he was going for pizza and asked did I want him to pick me up a slice I said sure, he brought me a slice of sausage veggie pizza. I think if I ate it while it was hot I would have enjoyed it more even microwaved it was a decent slice. The next time we ordered an entire pie sausage and mushroom it was nice and cheesy the sauce had a nice flavor I would eat here again
(3)
Tony L.

Solid deep dish pizza without the touristy feeling of overrated Giordano's and Lou Malnati's. Right when I walked in I immediately felt very comfortable and the atmosphere was so laid back. The pizza was great. The crust was perfect and there was a great balance between the sauce and the cheese. One big advantage this place has is that it sells slices which is really convenient if your looking to stop by for a quick bite on your own. Definitely worth a visit.
(3)
Wolfgang S.

Did you know that people freeze pizzas and take them on the plane to family all over the nation? I recently learned this on a trip to Florida for Thanksgiving. The man next to me said he did it every year. I said, "You have to get Art of Pizza and freeze it". I don't know how it would hold up after some freezing, but I really love this pizza in it's unfrozen state. I always make a special trip by car for a slice. To Go Please!
(5)
Ingrid R.

Why is pizza so good and why is it so hard to find a good pizza place in LA??? What I liked about my deep dish -mushroom, sausage, onions, and green pepper pizza was that even though it was deep dish it wasn't all bread, that the crust and dough had just enough moistness that gave it flavor, that sauce was good and the ingredients tasted fresh, that it wasn't expensive and that you can get it by the slice. Each person gets what they want!!! And even though it wasnt cooked to order it wasn't cold or tasted old! Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Charlie R.

Great place. Amazing deep dish.
(5)
David R.

Fyi I had never ate deep dish pizza before and I'm from Texas so just letting you know. Yet this place was greatly advertised and greatly spoken of so I tried it. This was delicious. Great taste and texture, cheap in price and really laid back atmosphere. My mom ate two slices of this and she barely eats pizza. Really great sauce and cheese. Definitely will eat again.
(4)
Jayne K.

Quite possibly the best pizza ever. Not to mention the friendly staff each time I go in there. Great local pizza joint!
(5)
Sara C.

Great pizza but smells like sewer.
(3)
Rits M.

honestly, the pizza wasn't that great. But the sauce blew me away. This has to be the best sauce that I have tasted on a pizza- great herbs as well as texture, and just the right amount. Other than that, deep dish is the way to go here, for value, as well as for the amazing sauce. And I'm a thin crust girl. Ambience is diner-y and its pretty cheap, less than $5 per slice. Oh and they let you get by the slice, which is the best part of the experience, then you can try multiple slices.
(2)
Nicole H.

Got a box of slices to go. Freakin' yummy and quick with a good pizza to sauce to crust ratio. Enjoyed the pepperoni and sausage, next time I'll probably get the all cheese. Mmm. Classically Chicago.
(5)
Chris C.

I LOVE stuffed pizza. Art of Pizza has done everything right with their stuffed pizza. The sauce is tangy and fresh. The crust has the right amount of buttery/saltiness I love. I grew up on Bacino's and I hold this right up there with Bacino's. Giordano's can't even hope to be as good. Plus their prices are great and delivery was as fast as it could be for a stuffed pizza.
(5)
Brett S.

Best pizza in town. Veg toppings are super fresh. Best crust if any deep or stuffed pizza place around. The pizza by the slice is good if u r in a hurry. Parking lot. Knowledgeable staff. This place is a no brainier. Always take guests here when they want chicago pizza.
(5)
Kelli D.

Being a born, raised and still residing New Yorker I can say we know how to make a pizza. But EVERY time I visit my sister in Chicago(which is pretty often) the first thing we do is dart over here. Sometimes we get it twice a day or multiple times in the week it is THAT GOOD. The classic pan pizza with just cheese is amazing but my all time favorite is what I believe is called stuffed(the crust isn't stuffed it's just made with the sauce on top of the cheese as opposed to the cheese on top of the sauce). I absolutely love it. The sauce is so tasty which is why I like it that way the best. Last time we were in Chicago I brought some home(we drive to Chicago instead of flying). I have a hard time eating pizza at home because Art of pizza has really spoiled me.
(5)
Ryan T.

It's no secret that this is one of the most hyped pizza places when it comes to Chicago locals. As far as I know, tourists don't go here, but many people who have lived here for a long time have told me repeatedly that Art of Pizza is as good as it gets. They were right. My boyfriend and I got the deep dish pepperoni delivered to our house the other night and I'm pretty content in saying that it's the best deep dish I've had. The cheese/sauce balance was perfect and the pepperoni was pleasantly spicy. We of course ordered way too much pizza for the two of us by getting the medium size, but hey, it's pizza - the leftovers were great too. The delivery was really quick too. Just perfect.
(5)
Marvin M.

This pizza joint is the most overrated place I've ever been to. I actually felt that I wasted my time going out of my way to eat here. My goal for my brief Chicago visit was to eat as many deep dish pizzas as I could. While the sauce was decent, the other ingredients didn't taste as fresh. The crust was the most disappointing piece of dough ever. It was thick and doughy. Even the thin crust tasted doughy. There was no bite or crisp to the crust at all.
(2)
Katrina R.

No, I'm sorry, no. I don't know if they just forgot to add whatever drugs they put in their pizza to make people write good reviews about them, but this pizza is so mediocre it's astounding. I'm a pizza fanatic. When I saw there was a place I had never heard of with great Yelp reviews, I was compelled to try them. I ordered a stuffed garlic, spinach, and onion pizza-- my usual. Then I waited. They showed up 15 minutes later than their prediction (so and hour and fifteen after I ordered), no biggie. Pizza was hot. I was excited. But the sauce is so-so, the cheese isn't flavorful, the onions were strange, and the garlic was barely detectable. Spinach in pizza is always perfect. So I ate a piece and tried one more and decided to give the rest to the boy, who was also unimpressed. If you are looking for good deep dish, try Lou Malnatis. If you want good stuffed pizza, try Edwardos on Halsted. If you want good thin crust, go to Armands. This place is uninspiring.
(2)
Justin L.

Not A pizza Pie but a Pizza cake made To happily immobilize eaters.
(4)
Jeff W.

After being chastised for being so critical of Pequod's... I'll keep this short. This place is legit. The sauce sets this place apart from the others. Might have found my new favorite deep dish spot in the city.
(4)
Julia J.

After 5 years of ordering either stuffed or thin crust pizza, we decided to order the pan pizza on a whim. We had the hawaiian, which was a weird order for us, but we were not disappointed. The cheese was hot and melty. The canadian bacon was thinner than I expected, which was a good thing. The pineapple was delicious and the green peppers were unexpected and delicious. It's honestly one of the best pizzas I've had.
(5)
Lauriean D.

I'm giving serious, hard-core side-eye to any review that calls this place "the best..." anything. Are they horrible? Certainly not. Are they mediocre and should you try someplace else first, especially for deep dish pizza? I'mma hafta go with that one.
(2)
Katie K.

I thought this place was good and tasty, deep dish is really the way to go here. I think the thin slice was fine, but it was more mediocre compared to the deep dish. The deep dish was delicious. But, to be honest, I am not that great at differentiating good deep dish from bad deep dish. Maybe I just have never had bad deep dish, who knows. But I think it's really cool they do it by the slice. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood and looking for pizza.
(4)
Ed P.

Everyone who knows me knows that I love pizza. Therefore it was hard for me to admit to my friends that I didn't have a favorite Chicago style pizza place while on a recent trip to the windy city. The truth is that as many times as I have been in Chicago, I have had very few experiences with the city's pizza. Fortunately we had an extra afternoon on this visit so one of my native Chicago friends offered to take us to his favorite pizza place in the city, The Art of Pizza. This restaurant isn't a fancy sit down place that I had imagined most places serving this type of pizza would be, instead we ordered at the counter and my friend recommended that we just get pizza by the slice. They had three different cases full of varying pizza by the slice to choose from in both deep dish and thin crust. I decided to get one of each, a slice of pepperoni deep dish and a slice of jalapeno and sausage on the thin crust. I first started with the slice of deep dish and it was delicious! The crust was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside with a nice buttery flavor. The cheese and pepperoni were piled high and then smothered in a tasty red sauce. This was exactly what I was expecting from a slice of Chicago style pizza. One slice of this thick pie is probably enough for a decent size lunch. But for the sake of my reviews, I suffered through a slice of thin pizza too. The thin crust was also good, but it is hard to compare with the deep dish. The crust wasn't as crispy on the outside, so the entire slice of pizza was a little more doughy. Other than that the toppings were great and the sauce to cheese ratio was perfect. I would easily order either kind of pizza again, but for me the deep dish is the way to go since it is hard to find something like this in other parts of the country. In the future I will definitely remember The Art of Pizza during any Chicago trips.
(5)
Elly D.

5 Star Deep Dish! We've had it delivered in a timely fashion. We've picked it up ourselves at the time they promised it would be ready. We've placed our order and waited eternity for a mouth-watering pie to be handed to us in a cardboard box in the shop. It has always been absolutely amazing, and comparatively inexpensive. The crust isn't as buttery at Gino's, which makes the boyfriend happy. It doesn't taste like it came out of a can, which makes me happy. They even allow 1/2 and 1/2 deep dish pizza, which makes us both happy! And they give you some free pop when you order a deep dish pizza? Even better! Every time my boyfriend visited me while I was living in Chicago, we ordered this at least once. Yes... I AM NOT ASHAMED. Totally worth it! Note: I cannot comment on any sides or In-Restaurant dining experiences. We only ever ordered pizzas. Also, I miss this place so much! Denver is a deep dish desert.
(5)
Lois A.

I am a big fan of the pizza although sometimes the location of this place annoys me. It's hard to turn into the lot when Ashland is busy. Sometimes I just drive on instead of stopping if it looks like it will be a pain or the lot is full. The cheesecake here is heaven on earth.
(3)
Camilo R.

Thin Crust, sausage and jardiniere...what the what? This place makes me want to bust out into "the Carlton" dance.
(5)
M F.

Haven't had anything I didn't like. Great thin & deep dish pizza, good wings, really good deals on daily specials. Free soda with delivery.
(4)
Dana O.

They're not lying, they really do know the art of pizza. And trust me, it is an art. I absolutely love this place. Super cheesy pizza is usually not my thing, but the combination of sauce and crust on their pizza is too delicious and too extraordinary to ever resist. I am a pizza LOVER (and saying that is an understatement), and out of every Chicago pizza place I've been to the Art of Pizza is definitely top 5. Not only do they have slices, which is perfect when I do not have time to wait or don't want a whole pizza, they also have three different types of pizza: deep dish, thin crust, and pan. The pan is my favorite because it is cheesy without too much sauce. The dough is also great. I have had all three types, but the pan seems to win out every time. The pepperoni is seasoned with spices so it tastes extra delicious. Too bad I gave up eating red meat a month ago :( Sometimes during busy hours the selection of slices is sub-par, but usually there is always a pizza getting ready to come out of the oven so I've never had any real problems in this department. I am always willing to wait an extra 5-10 minutes for a piping hot slice! They also have a large selection of appetizers and pastas, so there is always something for everybody. The daily specials are great if you live in the area and are looking for a cheap pasta meal. The only reason I didn't give them 4 stars is because it can get a bit pricey, but that is to be expected for superior Chicago pizza. Oh yeah, and they have a parking lot! Art of pizza, two very enthusiastic thumbs up!
(4)
Daphne Z.

Best pizza in Chicago. I love their thin crust and deep dish. Art of pizza has become the only place my friends and I order from any more. Delivery usually takes upwards of an hour so plan accordingly when calling in. If you're dining in they sell pizza by the slice as well and always have numerous options.
(5)
chrissy c.

My husband ate it, I did not...so I'm writing this view based on his account. I can say that it looked and smelled delicious! He got the meat treat (or something to that effect) and the sausage pizza...couldn't finish it. So, it's a lot of food. We paid ~$8 for the 2 slices and it was worth every penny. This has converted him from a thin crust lover to a certified Chicago-style pizza lover. Worth the trip and the wait--for us it took 2 hours to travel 10-15 miles and then we waited for 2 more for them to open. They opened a tad early which was nice. Overall it was QUITE DELICIOUS!
(4)
Steve M.

Art's Special - the Pan Pizza version - (sausage, green peppers, onions and mushrooms) is a delicious blend of salty meaty cheesy crunchy flavor-y. And the whole experience is capped off by that crust. OOoooooh that crust. Perfectly golden crunchy. $30 (incl tip, taxes and delivery) will get you 8 filling slices - probably enough for 4 very hungry coworkers or 6 1/2 hungry children or approximately 9 hungry yorkshire terriers (brace yourself). I will be ordering again - of that you may be certain. Good day.
(5)
Lupe D.

I order from Art of Pizza at least once a month (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!). Unlike most of the reviewers, however, I am a fan of their thin crust pizza. I love it! It's not cracker thin, it has more "meat" to it and the ratio of cheese to crust is perfect, not to mention that oregano spice - oh baby is that nice! We've also tied their pastas, ribs, chicken - all pretty good -although nothing to OOH and AHH about. I have never encountered any rude personnel while ordering over the phone - and my orders are almost exclusively delivery...you'd thing that in my years of my semi-weekly...I mean monthly ordering I would have come across at least one instance, but nope... I have tried their stuffed pizza, I wasn't really impressed. Thought it was ok. But I guess when it comes to a fatter pizza, I lean more toward the pan (a la Pequod's) than towards stuffed. But my weekly, I mean monthly, thin crust pizza fix HAS to come from the Art of Pizza!! Also, check out their daily specials!
(4)
Atz T.

hands down the best deep dish in Chicago. My favorite is the Spinach, Mushroom, Onion.It's by the slice and the price went up from $3 to like $4 which is no big deal. Where else can you get deep dish by the slice? Tip: try choosing the pizza that just got out of the oven instead of one that might have been sitting out longer.
(5)
Mark G.

Definitely worth a try, but after that, probably not worth the drive all the way from Beverly. I feel this place deserves the props it gets. It can hold a candle against some of it's more renown and preeminent competitors. But in the end, probably goes down in the fight. Don't get me wrong. This is some very good deep dish that I'd recommend to anyone that may be roaming the area. But for first time Chicagoers, I'd recomment the more "touristy" options, such as my personal favorite, Lou Malnatis.
(3)
Donald C.

This place was awesome. I went there for the first time from a suggestion from a friend who read reviews on yelp and was visiting from out of town. We went for the Art's Meaty Delight Pan pizza and it was one of the best I've had in Chicago. After packing up my left overs and walking to the "L" stop, there was someone on the platform that asked if it was from the Art of Pizza and when i said yes, they offered to buy my leftovers from me!! I had none of that, since i had to keep it for myself!!!
(5)
Mandy A.

This is some good pizza. My favorite in the city? No. But is it good deep dish pizza that you will definitely have enough of for leftovers the next day? Yes. We tried a meat filled one and a veggie one for Supper Club... I favored the veggie but the meats were delicious the next day. You order and pay up front at the counter, seating we'll call minimalistic. It's kind of like eating in a cafeteria but it's BYOB so if you're meeting up in the middle of the city with friends from the West Loop and Lincoln Square, it's kind of like ordering pizza and enjoying it in a really odd kitchen together.
(4)
April W.

Let's get it straight, NO pizza is bad, well maybe in Mexico. But I didn't love this pizza. First of all they told me 75 minutes, which was fine, it was Friday and it was raining and I was in Roscoe Village, to be expected. But it came almost 20 minutes late, so it wasn't hot. I ordered the kids I was watching each a piece of cake, and they never get sweet treats and they wouldn't even eat the cake. It was dry, crumbly and had no flavor. Plus it looked like the driver dropped the bag cause the frosting was all over the place and the cake was all broken up into pieces. Back to the pizza, it was not hot, and for my taste the crsut was just too much, it was trying to be thin, but it was like a too thick, thin. If that makes sense. I didn't want a pan style crust and this is what it was. There wasn't enough sauce for my taste and there was just too much of the cheap mozzarella that hardens when it gets cold. All in all, edible, but I would never order it again. It was a little expensive too.
(2)
Simon K.

It's not a bad place to eat if you are in the area, but it is nothing special. The pizza isn't hot enough when you order the slices that come out a la carte. Also, 3.50 for a thin slice isn't a very good price. If you're really hungry, I feel that it would be hard to get full with a low budget. The meat in the pizza however, is delicious. Also, although there isn't enough of it, the marinara sauce has the homemade taste that we all look for in a pizza. Personal Recommendation: Art's Special.
(3)
Vince N.

Hmmm. I've heard amazing things about the Art of Pizza. I'll get straight to the point. It's one of the only places I know where you can get deep dish by the slice. Its super close to my house and overall, the taste is more than satisfactory. Because of the vibe and because I'd rather choose Pequods or Lou's if I'm closer to them, I give Art of Pizza 4 starts rather than the 5 that most people give them. If you want deep dish for yourself that's cheap, good and convenient, The Art of Pizza is the way to go. Make sure to get the special!
(4)
Kaitlin M.

Well I will tell you right off the bat I don't crave deep dish pizza... that being said we ordered the regular crust daily special. And... I didn't find it so special. It was typical with peperoni and peppers but not quite worth the cost. Plus the atmosphere... is non existent. No personality in the pizza and no ambiance.
(2)
Chas S.

When it comes to pizza, I've got a lot of favs, depending on the mood I'm in. You want classic? Barolli's is close, as is Armands. A little gourmet? Pizzeria Serio or Apart. But what Art of Pizza does better than anyone, even Pequod's and Lou Malnati's, is the deep dish slice. Inexpensive, delicious, best sauce in the city, always fresh, this is the go-to place for the BIG slice.
(4)
Lisa L.

This is my favorite pizza place. I come here for the stuffed slices, but they have thin too... along with a ton of stuff that looks great (but I could never live with the regret of coming to Art of Pizza and not getting pizza). One of my best friends stumbled upon this place years ago and after he brought me here we silently agreed upon The Art of Pizza as "our place" as well as a rite of passage for all of our out-of-town friends. Art of Pizza How-To: 1. Stop at Jewel for a 6-pack (BYOB rules) 2. Acquire pizza slice 3. Instagram to make others jealous 3. I lied. If you have time to waste instagramming your slice of heaven, you aren't hungry enough. Put your phone away before you get your greasy, unworthy fingers all over the screen. 3. "oooh" and "mmm" yourself into a respectable food coma Don't be fooled by the the cheap price tag. You will be hurting if you try to put away more than one slice in a sitting. Credibility: I am an absolute glutton.
(5)
Neal C.

Wow, what an unexpected gem. Great pizza that you can order, but also excellent pizza by the slice if you are in the neighborhood and no one else in your party wants a stuffed slice of pizza. Absolutely wonderful.
(5)
Basil D.

Ok, I'm giving a lot of 5 stars, however I am very picky, and these all deserve it. The Art of Pizza is hands down the best pizza in the city of Chicago, period. It's incredibly delicious with fresh ingredients. Their eggplant parmesan is fantastic. It's a huge portion and bloody inexpensive! Easily stretched for 2 meals. I only wish their dining room was more than an "eat and get the hell out" atmosphere. All the cops eat here, and I would think they know pizza. Better than Uno's, Giordano's, Due, Lou Malnati's is a close 2nd, and Gino's East would be #3 behind these guys.
(5)
Nicki P.

I almost hate that I found this place because it's that good. That being said I am a Home Run Inn Pizza girl through and through since I grew up down the street from the original 31st street location but when it comes to stuffed pizza this is the spot! so good, so friendly and fast! The thin looked great too, until next time...
(4)
Vina O.

I can only vouch for the mushroom and spinach deep dish pizza. It was DELISH with generous servings of cheese, spinach, and mushroom. Pizza dough is good too. Portion is perfect for a quick lunch and you can't really go wrong with a $3.50 slice of deep dish pizza. :)
(4)
N.A. S.

The best Chicago style pizza I ever had! This pizza is worth 5 Stars! I probably need to try the delivery to take my rating to 5, because the restaurant is small, not very comfortable, and not conveniently located (compared to the other Chicago pizza places that have L stops nearby). Given the quality of the pie, it is a must-try no matter what!
(4)
Austin K.

One word: Delicious. First time ordering from here. The meat lovers stuffed pizza was amazing. The fact that they delivered was also a huge plus.
(5)
Rhoda G.

My friend took me here for some deep dish pizza for lunch. I was really interested in checking this place out since it's not one of the famous deep dish joints (Uno's, Geno's East, Giordano's) in Chicago. I forgot which one I got but it was one of the vegetarian ones. It was pretty good especially the sauce. I thought the crust was a little soggy. Probably because it was sitting out in the warmer for awhile. I wouldn't mind coming back here again.
(3)
Samuel M.

Came here for pizza by the slice last week and was quite pleased. Slices (All $3.42 before tax) come in a dizzying variety of flavors, with several options each on pan, thin, and stuffed crust. The deep dish crust is flaky if a little too buttery, the cheese is copious but not excessive, and the sauce is delicate and perfect. The thin crust is a bit on the thicker side, but the crust has a nice chewy consistency that I personally appreciate; cheese and sauce ratios are perfect. Toppings are all very fresh and of the highest quality. It even has a parking lot... What's not to like?!
(4)
Yav A.

There is Leonardo Da Vinci and the Art of Pizza. It is simply AMAZING! We ordered two slices of thin crust cheese. The pizza was not greasy. The cheese was fresh and flavorful. I haven't craved for a slice of pizza since my trip to NYC. Great pizza and Great Prices!!! Can't wait to try the DEEP DISH!
(5)
Qui C.

EH, don't get their already made pizza. It was not good at all. We came about 30 minutes before they were closing so they didn't want to make us a pizza. As we were starving we just settled for their already made pizza and it was super lame. Sad that I couldn't try this pizza place fresh as it has such high reviews on yelp. Oh well.
(1)
Deanna R.

I heard it was the best Chicago style pizza and it didn't disappoint.
(5)
Boon K.

What I like about this place is that they delivery and which a lot of deep dish pizza don't do. the pizza is very similar to Giordanos, especially their crust but less doughy.
(3)
Angela D.

Like this place needs another review but I'm going to do it anyway! My favorite pizza place in Chicago. I always get the stuffed spinach pizza and it never disappoints. Even when it gets delivered it arrives piping hot. Don't forget to ask for your free liter of pop.
(5)
Sean B.

Amazing. The most perfect slice of deep dish I've ever had. And I've tried hundreds of pizza places. There is something about the way the crust is flaky but still kind of melts in your mouth. And serving it on a plate within the restaurant is a nice touch. And it was cheap. In some ways it was a slightly gooier version of Lou's butter crust pizza for those looking for a comparison point. The Lou's may taste "butterier." My only beef is that they didn't have a way to give me a receipt without handwriting it. But a place that hits on pizza this well can have whatever quirks it wants.
(5)
Andrew P.

The Art of Pizza has quickly become my favorite place for thin crust pizza. The crust is actually very very good and the amount of sauce that they use is perfect. I recently had a jalapeno and pepperoni pizza and it was excellent. Prices are very reasonable and the guys that take our order are always polite and very helpful. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place.
(5)
Tanya N.

Love it! Fortunately I live close, so it's easy for me to eat-in, but they also deliver to my house, and I've done both. Both by the whole pizza and by the slice, just as tasty. My husband felt so-so about the BBQ pizza though I like it, and we've enjoyed all the other specialty pizzas. We take all our visiting friends here too!
(5)
LazLopez L.

Decent pizza, Very cool people that are nice and genuine when they service your order. I would definitely be returning.
(4)
Patrick R.

I needed a slice of pizza and this place had a rather ostentatious store-front (and let's pretend that the name "The Art of Pizza" doesn't sound like a direct-to-video action-comedy) so I went inside. I got two slices of thin-crust pepperoni because I like actual pizza, a category that doesn't include Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza. Chicago style deep dish pizza is great if you hate pizza, but you still want a pizza-flavored cake to sit at the bottom of your stomach like a brick. If they marketed it as Chicago Style Shitty Lasagna, I'd have no problems with it. The pizza was fine. My slices had probably been sitting there for a while, because the cheese was pretty thick and hardened (not disgustingly so, but there certainly wasn't that cheese-pull-effect that you get on fresh slices). The 3.75 per slice price is reasonable, but I imagine that it's a better deal if you pick up a deep-dish slice with piles of toppings. A slice like that could feed a family, probably, with enough crust left over to feed a family of pigeons. Which sounds like the premise of a Pixar short. Actually, now that I think about it, the name "The Art of Pizza" sounds less like a DTV action-comedy and more like a Pixar short. The pepperoni's were a little spicy for my taste, but when it comes to spiciness, my taste cannot be trusted at all. I'm Irish. 400 years of eating potatoes have devolved our taste buds in to sensitive little flowers. Pretty much all that doesn't burn them is whiskey and ice.
(3)
John M.

Yep, this place has great deep dish, and for a price that is well within reason. It's in a bit of a sketch neighborhood, but the pizza is extrodinary. Light, flaky crust with some high quality cheese and pepperoni make this place a real gem. Even better is that its BYOB, and there is a liquor store across the street. It isn't a nice looking place, but when you're talking about pizza, why does it need to be?
(4)
Kenneth P.

Awesome spot for my first Chicago-located Chicago-style pizza! The place definitely feels like a "locals come here" type of place. When I came there I asked the man next to me who was ordering what's good to eat, and he said immediately, "everything." The man behind the registered second his idea. I had a slice of Chicago style pepperoni and sausage pizza, and the one slice was plenty to fill me up. My parents and I also shared their supreme salad, and it was not only delicious, but filling also. I would definitely recommend this spot. Oh, and even better, it was only like, 4 dollars for the slice!
(5)
Vanessa P.

My boyfriend is a pizza snob. But not just any pizza snob -- he's one of the people that thinks only deep dish or pan is the way to go. (I'm not like this.) So when we moved in together at the end of February and didn't feel like cooking, I suggested we order from Art of Pizza. I had to cajole (love that word) and convince him that while we weren't getting deep dish, it was still a damn good pizza. We ultimately compromised and got a pan pizza. Fast forward five months later... whenever I suggest pizza and it's his turn to pick a (ridiculously heavy) pizza, he usually chooses this place. The sauce isn't too sweet, the crust is always just crispy enough, there's always a mountain of ingredients and plenty of cheese to hold it all together. And it usually gets to our place well within the one hour time frame. Can't beat that.
(4)
Nichole F.

If you are looking for a place with great great wings, you need to look no further! Art of Pizza has the best bbq chicken wings! They also have daily specials, great pasta and ribs. I think their pizza is just okay. When I order from this place, an order of wings is always a must! They also give you a free 1 liter or 2 liter of pop (depending on how much you spend) which is a great plus. If you want diet pop, make sure you say so! Their delivery is typically fast too.
(4)
Marshall B.

I decided to try this place out based on all the great yelp reviews, and to there credit, the pan pizza was amazing. Delivery was on time only 45 minutes, you must be thinking why I am giving this place 1 star? Well as I was eating this delicious pizza I see a huge hair in half of my pizza baked in, disgusted, I call them and asked for a refund, or a new pizza. They tell me that, all employees use hairnets and I probably placed it there to get a free pizza. After hearing this, I will not be back, though there pizza really is delicious. 5 star pizza 5 star delivery time 1 star customer service.
(1)
Nektaria R.

Love to be able to get a slice of stuffed pizza rather than an entire pizza. Being able to get what I want rather than what the hubby wants is a plus. It was $3.25 for a slice of pizza so I was geeked! Hubby though is crazy. Our bill ended up being $16 since he always orders way too much food. Drives me nuts since I'm trying to be good and he's always influencing to be bad with that garlic cheese bread (wow, was it yummy!) The only problem was that there wasn't enough "Stuff" in my stuffed slice. I asked for the spinach, mushroom, onion slice and it hardly had anything other than cheese and bread in it so I was a bit disappointed. Otherwise it was pretty darn tasty.
(3)
Maciej G.

I'm not the biggest fan of deep dish pizza because it's hard to find GOOD deep dish pizza. Many places just suck. This is not one of those places. I will preface my review with the caveat that I, at the recommendation of a good friend, ordered a slice of whatever had most recently come out of the oven. It WAS really really good, but I have a feeling that the quality drops as the pieces and pies sit awaiting purchase. I had a slice of spinach, mushroom, and onion deep dish that just tasted right. It very much reminded me of a lasagna that my mother makes not so much in the ingredients and individual textures but in how eatable it was. While I normally find most deep dish to some undesirable trait like bitterness or being overly sweet or saucy, here, the pizza was gentle, full of flavors, and easy to eat. None of the ingredients were too strong. It didn't feel like any one part of the pizza was fighting for dominance of my palate. I didn't suddenly get a mouth-full of spinach or mushroom. Nothing seemed to be masking some aspect of the piece. Although not overbearing, the individual flavors came out - particularly the onion. It had that great, full taste that only onion can give hitting the perfect spot between undercooked and caramelized. Not being loaded with the onions, it was a nice surprise whenever I arrived at one. I'm not a fan of slices of pizza too difficult to eat. You shouldn't have to struggle to enjoy a piece whether it's too oily or poorly cooked or so thick and heavy (in the case of deep dish) that you tire after just a few. This is where the pizza here shines. It's significant enough to have weight and heft. It'll fill you up, but it won't tire you out. For me, that's probably the most important part. It was just a pleasure to find a deep dish slice which didn't fall apart offering just enough resistance to remind me that I was eating something but also fluffy and light enough to make me want another just as soon as I finished.
(4)
Carolynne M.

Having had just a slice here, I don't feel I can adequately give a proper review. What I need to do is order a whole pie and see how that turns out. But the slice I had was pretty good for sitting there who-knows-how-long, it was reasonably priced and the service was quick. The expanded dining area is not much to look at, it's pretty utilitarian and seems set up just so people can have a place to sit for 10 minutes while they eat. No ambiance or comfort in any way. But hey they have parking and that's pretty fabulous for any business in this area. Definitely need to come back!
(4)
Jaci Y.

I had finally tried their an Art of Pizza, pizza, which their art, The pizza had onions, green bell peppers, sausage, and cheese and pizza sauce on a deep dish crush, and it was vey good. Art of pizza is a place I recommend to anyone who wants to try a new deep-dish-pizza joint. I like it better than Gino's East, but not better than Ricobenes or Lou's. The prices are very affordable and you'll it they have a calm relaxing atmosphere.
(3)
Will V.

A friend and I biked here the other night. We stopped at Jewel for a bottle of wine and then ordered a deep dish veggie pie. The pizza took a solid 30-45 minutes. Deep dish veggie pizzas aren't really my thing, I prefer thin crust and I like to evaluate pizza joints using a Margherita pizza as a baseline. But the deep dish was solid, the crust was good and the cheese wasn't overwhelming. It was a little light on sauce, and we had to ask for more, which they cheerfully provided, though it took a little convincing to get them to heat it up for us. The service was pretty good considering it's not a full service restaurant. And BYOB is always good. The atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired, but I won't knock off points for that. I'll write another review once I get to try the thin crust.
(2)
Virginia R.

This is the best deep dish pizza I've ever had. Forget all those famous places downtown. What-e-ver. This is the most amazing pizza ever. The crust is perfect, the cheese is perfect, the sauce is perfect (not too sweet, not too tangy), the toppings are perfect. If I could give it six stars I would. Order it. Now.
(5)
Virginia T.

I was really unimpressed. I really wanted pizza for lunch and this place does it by the slice and is nearby. I ended up with a thin slice of peperoni and jalapenos. Hubs had a deep dish that was supposed to be mushrooms spinach but it ended up also having onions. We split a small side salad. The total was around $12. Crust wasn't crisp on my thin crust. It was doughy. Sauce was a little sweet. The salad was old, nothing special, and totally filler. The deep dish was the best of the bunch, but had kind of bland crust. It's close, but if I go back I will only get deep dish.
(3)
Caroline K.

I read in many reviews that this place has the best deep dish pizza. Hm....I'm not from Chicago so maybe I don't know what GOOD deep dish pizza is, but my guess is that this isn't it. I was pretty disappointed with the pizza. Slices were cheap, and we all ordered pizza by the slice bc we didn't want to wait long for a pizza to come out. Maybe the pizza had been sitting for a while but it was lukewarm and definitely average. It wasn't gross or anything but I had been expecting something really good. I had Lou Maltnati's on a trip prior and the pizza there blew this one away. I still can't believe people think this is the best ....
(3)
Natalie S.

I was out in the 'burbs at a housewarming party, making the rounds with my trusty friend, chardonay. I walked into a discussion of where the best pizza in Chicago is. I thought "these jags from the 'burbs don't know anything about pizza" and scoffed at the suggestion that this Art of Pizza that I had never heard of was the best pizza in the land. After I got home and googles this place, I learned I was in the delivery area. HA! I thought. I'll prove these suburbanites wrong... this life long Chicago girl KNOWS her pizza. This pizza was a stab in my heart. Next time, I'll be slow to scoff, I swear. I didn't have a problem with the delivery time but then again, I haven't had it delivered in ages because I think i'm out of the area now. STUFFED. Gotta get the deep dish, none of that thin crust crap. My favorite is sausage and spinach. Nice and dense without being a brick 'o pizza.
(4)
Matt M.

A haiku: My favorite pizza When I lived across the street I gained twenty pounds
(5)
Deanna S.

By far our #1 spot for 'za. We normally call ahead and order because Pepperoni is always running low. My favorite is deep dish but my husband prefers pan. The great part about the Art of Pizza is that we can both have our own faves as they sell it by the slice. Big bonus that the place is only a few blocks away and we often walk there. We rarely dine in but if we did, I noticed it's roomy enough to bring your stroller. Two thumbs up!!
(5)
Shradha A.

What can I say - it was our 3rd anniv and I turned to Yelp to help find a pizza place that will make the boy happy (who, if he could, would eat pizza for every meal every day). From reading a lot of Yelp threads and reviews, Art of Pizza and Bacino's of LP emerged as the two top contenders for Chicago's best STUFFED pizza (yes, his favorite kind). I was on Cloud 9 because the stuffed spinach pizza made the boy float on Cloud 10! It was soo soooo soooooo good!!! I don't know what it is about their tomato sauce but it was very flavorful and I kept wanting one more bite of it all evening even when we were in the theater. We did say very light on cheese and the crust, stuffing and sauce all came out perfectly cooked and very well-balanced in taste! I was also a little uncertain about the dine-in area before I saw it, but they've done a good job of making enough clean spacious seating!
(5)
Jean T.

Original Review: I would not support this business as they continually drop menus at my door regardless of our numerous postings for no solicitation. Typically these menus are dropped outside where they are blown away and become litter in our neighborhood. Revised Review: I called The Art of Pizza and asked to speak to a manager. I voiced my complaint on the mailings and he assured me they would stop. The manager took my complaint very seriously and took down my address. I'll update this in the next month or two with the results. So far, so good! :)
(5)
Jason H.

...yes they are artists... We ordered a large deep dish stuffed pizza from home w/ two toppings. We wondered why it cost $30 bux but then when it fed 5 hungry young adults 2x over, we asked no more questions. (that's the equivalent of $3 per meal, high quality food w/ delivery for the price of fast food). The pizza was hearty and delicious, definitely one of the best in Chicago. Can't wait to go in and check out their vibe.
(5)
Caroline A.

I am no pizza connoisseur, but this is some yummy pizza. I try to avoid eating pizza and will only have it two or three times per year. We ordered a thin crust pizza with lots of vegetable toppings. It was deeeelicious! The vegetables were fresh and the cheese was stretchy. I also like that the sauce is a little sweeter, but not too much. The thin crust was also very good. I love crunch edges.
(4)
Laura K.

YUM YUM YUM After giving up cheese for Lent, pizza was one of the first things I wanted to eat. We ordered a small sausage/pepperoni deep-dish pizza from Art of Pizza and it was absolute HEAVEN. The sauce has such a good taste-a small kick so you don't even have to use crushed red pepper (i did anyway though). The crust is really tasty too - nice an crisp and super salty. Perfect Chicago Pizza! If it wasn't so bad for me, I would get it all the time! The only downfall is that I'm pretty sure I gained 5 lbs after having 2 slices!
(5)
Jessica S.

my favorite pizza in the city! YEAH, I SAID IT. i'm not a deep dish girl, so i'm not even going there (though I've obviously had it, and it's of course delicious.) their regular thing crust is so perfect; $3-ish for a slice, it's huge, it's always hot and fresh, the pepperoni is fantastic. so is the sausage. and the mushrooms, onions, jalapenos, green peppers... a dude works there with a FANTASTIC voice. he probably helped my addiction, but i don't hate it. you'll know instantly when you've met the guy, and then it's imperative you ask him to list the toppings on all of the pizzas. you won't regret it. fun fact - it's byob! i didn't know that until i moved away (living on the same block was a blessing and a curse) which made me sad but it's probably for the best. it's also probably for the best that they aren't open passed 11pm - i mean, drunk art of pizza would be amazing, but i'll never have to live with the regret of stumbling in there reeking of liquor and saying/doing something stupid. save that shit for chicagos on lincoln, they're just asking for it when they're open until 5am.
(5)
Abhay S.

I think Art of Pizza is a lot better than we experienced tonight. Seems like a lot of Yelpers just order for carryout, which is totally fine. We dined in tonight and it was decent. Anyway, we came to AoP tonight around 7pm and there were plenty of tables available. Somebody else best described the dining room as something out of a high school cafeteria. Very casual, almost makes you feel like you could bring your own food. One bit of advice - if you dine in when it's cold out, it'll likely be cold in the dining room as well. AoP doesn't go out of their way to keep their dining room warm. (Their door isn't blocked off, so everytime it opens, a nice cool breeze comes in.) The stuffed pizza takes roughly 45 minutes and they do accept call aheads, so if you want to dine in, you could call ahead and save some time. Due to time constraints, we had to get the thin crust pizza. It wasn't bad at all - but probably not the best of AoP. We'll return - most likely we'll do carry out and have a lot different experience.
(4)
Joe E.

After I heard everyone praising this pizza place as some of the best, if not the best, in the city, I had to try it out. My first impression was this pizza is amazing. However, I wasn't sure if I loved their deep dish pizza or just deep dish pizza in general. After munching on a few more pieces, I realized that the different components were delicious, the toppings excellent, but the ratios were off. I thought they had way too much cheese for the deep dish pizza and also not enough seasoning in the somewhat tangy tomato sauce. I did become a little sick to the stomach after eating the buttery crust, but it was still a better tasting crust then most places. I definitely suggest trying this pizza before some of the other popular chains in the city.
(4)
Andrea M.

Amazing stuffed pizza! Wish they delivered to us but we're over 5 miles away... can't wait to go back though.
(4)
Damian C.

BEST. PIZZA. EVER. (except for Farinacci's in my hometown, but maybe I'm just partial) The deep dish crust is thick and doughy. The cheese is piled high, nice and gooey, and chock full of toppings unless, of course, you get straight-up cheese which is just nasty. Seriously, as I am eating my piece of deep-dish sausage pizza right now, I see six little sausage pieces just in this one bite. Wow! The sauce is something else - a little bit sweet and a bit tangy all at the same time. People - we're talking about 1 1/2" of pizza heaven right here. Don't like deep dish? Don't sweat it. The thin crust slices are half floopy/half crunchy, share the same attributes as above (on a thinner scale, obviously) and go down like a party in your mouth. I'm not big on thin crust pizza in general BUT this, my friends, is pretty amazing. Don't like pizza? You're weird... ...but there is still something for you at AOP. Their manicotti dinner is amazing (and on special for $5.25 on Saturdays) and they serve up some hearty sub sandwiches. Everything on the menu is fairly cheap ($2.75 for a slice of pizza, an average of $6-7 for a dinner COMPLETE with bread, salad, and another side) and, if you order delivery, they throw an extra liter or two of pop in for ya. I've had quite a bit of things from the menu and haven't found something I didn't like yet. The restaurant itself is a bit divey but who cares? The food is amazing. I usually end up ordering delivery anyway since I am a bit far from Ashland and Barry. Since this place is so good, it's popular, so be cautioned that it may take a while if you order during peak hours. One time we were starving and tried to order and the employee told us UP FRONT that it would take about two hours to get to my apartment because of the high volume. We appreciated the heads up and decided to get something different that night.
(5)
Robin M.

Now my go to place for good old delicious thin crust pepperoni pizza. I have been trying all kinds of pizza (see earlier yelps) and not really finding any kind of hot gooey deliciousness. This was recommended to me and so I thought, why not? I mean, isn't Chicago supposed to be some kind of pizza town? C'mon now. Well, apparently making pizza is an art (get it? Ok sorry). This place has restored my faith in pizza. And they give you a free bottle of soda with your order -- nice gesture. Not a fan at all of their desserts -- they tasted store bought -- and expect a wait on the weekend, but I'm all over that pizza. Worth the wait!
(4)
Matt S.

The best pizza by the slice in the whole city. Used to live right by this place and went close to twice a weekend. By far the best thin crust in the city. Love the deep dish and stuffed too though. Want a real treat? $10 for a full slab of ribs on Sundays and Thursday. They don't mess around either...the ribs are great. And they come with SO many extras too. But back to the pizza...very affordable and just so damn good. The only thing I miss when I go here is they don't have banana peppers. If you've never had banana peppers on your pizza then you haven't lived.
(5)
Rebecca H.

It's ok for deep dish.
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Paul T.

I'm gonna agree with John H. it's a great place to feel like a local, and it's clear that they have quite a following. but...it's not going to make you want to leave your current favorite pizza place. If you don't have one, then this is a good place to start, I guess.
(3)
Steven R.

Is the pizza art? Yes, on a canvas of crust many many beautiful layers of cheese and veggies are placed and finished with a gloss of deep red tomato sauce. Ok, enough crap, seriously the deep dish is definitely in the top tier of pies I've had in the city. The ingredients are top notch, the crust is tasty and the thing comes more dense than a 5 year old fruitcake. Only a stomach ache brought on by a round of brussels sprouts earlier in the day stopped me from completely gorging myself. One star off because AoP, you severely need to clean up your delivery biz. Not only was my pizza about 30 minutes late (still worth the wait) but the delivery guy had a coronary when I said I was going to pay with credit card, even after the guy on the phone told me the delivery guy would be the one to take down my credit card information. As a result I seriously had to call in my credit card number on the spot before the delivery guy would give me the goods, quasi-swearing under his breath the whole time. Great Pizza, Art, just remember to pay your staff and keep your consumers happy.
(4)
Lee P.

This stuffed pizza was just plain awful. I had two slices and tossed the rest. Too much distasteful sauce all over the top. It goes over the crust, under the ingredients. And the crust was 75% of the pizza. A little bit of cheese. Sausage pellets that must have come from the cages at Lincoln Park Zoo. I love deep dish pizza. I will stick with Bacino's, Pizano's, Malnati's, or Due. All are vastly superior to this pie.
(1)
Mama L.

Outstanding Italian food! Great parking lot. Nice employees. Excellent prices! Just perfect
(5)
M K.

I first want to say I come from a father who is obsessed w/pizza and enjoys it at least once a week, he even gives it up for lent every year. I can assertively say I've ate at all the big chains and many little mom & pop joints. My roomie and I have recently been carb-free for two weeks, as you can imagine last week we were starving for our opportunity to order ourselves a pizza. We live in the neighborhood and have heard nothing but the best reviews for The Art of Pizza. We ordered a pepperoni/cheese thin crust pizza and it was awful. Not only was the person who took our order rude and tried to rush me off the phone, the pizza tasted like cardboard and really had no taste at all. We were very dissatisfied with our first visit to carb-land and will never order from Art of Pizza again.
(1)
Pinaki S.

I came here a week later to dine in. The pizza definitely is better fresh--top deep dish in the city. Drinking wine out of styrofoam cups, even better. The customer service here is amazing. The other customers are still assholes.
(5)
Matt A.

It's difficult for me to agree that it's the "best hands down deep dish pizza in the city." I still think its fairly good pizza; the sauce is very delicious. I also like that they have $3.42 by the slice; but for some reason my delivery experience was better than the dine in (food quality wise).
(3)
Ashley K.

I just called to order take-out pizza. The guy on the phone was SO RUDE that after he hung up on me (ya, he hung up on me mid-sentence) I had to call back to cancel my order. I don't really care how good a place's food is when the people working there are horrible.
(1)
Scottie J.

Let me get this out of the way real fast, Zachs in Berkeley, CA is just as good as this. So if you live in the bay area you can get authentic tasting Chicago deep dish style pizza in Berkeley. I consider Zachs the best pizza I've ever had in my life so this art of pizza is no joke. We ordered the spinach, sausage and mushroom deep dish. It knocked my tits off. We had them bake the whole pizza there so it was around a 45 minute wait. I thought parking was going to be a bitch but I guess we got lucky and found a spot right in front.
(5)
Jennifer T.

My suburban friends call me a pizza snob. And they're right. If you grow up in Chicago, you know what good pizza tastes like. Thankfully, my husband & I found a good pizza place in the neighborhood! Their sauce is really good, not too sweet but spiced perfectly. Great crust, not too thin, not too thick and it has a good flavor to it. Nothing's worse than a pizza with bad crust. Generous with cheese but not overly so. The only thing that keeps them from getting 5 stars is that they don't put a good amount of toppings on the pizza and for as much as they're charging you for it, they definitely should be more than generous with them.
(4)
Angie M.

This is a bold statement: I think Art of Pizza has the best deep dish pizza in the city. Argue with me if you want. You know I'm right. I always refer people who are looking for "real" Chicago deep dish pizza to Art of Pizza. And they always love it. Rightfully so. Their pizza is the bomb. Super-doughy, ultra-cheesy and slathered in tomato sauce, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Sure, the actual restaurant is a little divey. Who cares? When they're serving up 'za like this, the dining establishment could be a shack as far as I'm concerned. It's clean, simple and doesn't mess around. Ohh.. their fried zucchini is pretty tasty, too.
(4)
Tiya L.

I've only gotten delivery from this place. All I have to say is the best deep dish pizza I've had. Fresh ingredients, full of flavor, generous amount of cheese and the crust is just perfection!
(5)
Lily S.

Me and a bunch of friends got together and ordered Chicago Style deep dish pizzas from 8 different renowned deep dish pizzerias to see which place was the best (Giordano's, Lou Malnati's, Pizzano's, Unos, etc). The consensus was that Lou Malnati's is the best. HOWEVER, in my opinion, The Art of Pizza was a close second if not the best. The sauce is what makes this pizza amazing. It's a little sweet yet savory. Decent crust and packed with fresh ingredients. Deep dish pizzas like this make me proud to say I'm from Chicago..
(5)
Jill W.

Love that I can buy deep dish by the slice! This pizza is delicious. Prices are slowing rising which is why I gave a 4/5.
(4)
Michael N.

The Art of Pizza is a spot that you should try. I am not a huge fan of the place but it's better than a lot of other pizzas in the neighborhood. It is MUCH better than Pequods when you get it delivered. Pequods is HANDS DOWN the better pizza if you're eating at the restaurant itself. If I were you, I would not go out of my way to get a pizza from the Art of Pizza but if you're just looking a dependable delivery spot on the northside, then here you are...
(4)
Mary T.

What is the deal with Chicago aka deep dish pizza? Am I the only Chicagoan who typically eats it *only* when (1) her office orders it in or (2) someone visits and *has* to have it? I can't be the only one who feels this way. The stuff is good, but it's something I order for myself once in a blue moon. When that blue moon does come around and I have hankering for some deep dish AoP is the place I call. OK end rant. So tonight, on a night which makes the arctic circle look like a tropical paradise, I decided to get me some pizza; not deep dish, but the regular stuff. I rang up AoP; ordered my 'za finally remembering to request the kind of soda I like for my free 1L; and settled in to eagerly await my piping hot pizza on a cold, cold night. The pizza did not disappoint. The pizza was hot, the sauce tasty with the right amount of zip, the crust done perfectly and the ingredients fresh. AoP is pizza done right, whether it's deep dish or thin, it consistently hits the spot. The only thing that would make this place more perfect is a website, one complete with online ordering. In the meantime I'll just have to settle for pulling it up on Chicago Menupages. Bottom line: The next time your visitors ask 'where can I go to get some good Chicago-style pizza' consider tossing out AoP, I don't think you'll be sorry. Rumor has it that if you eat in you can get the Chicago-style by the slice.
(4)
Chris O.

Let's say you live in Chicago. Your friends will, of course, come and visit. They will want to have the best Chicago deep dish pizza. The easy option is taking them to Lou Malnati's, Pizzeria Uno/Due, Giordanos, all places I love. Your friends will have a great pizza, you will be a good host, everyone's happy. Art of Pizza is for the bold. Take your friends to Art of Pizza and you look like a local, you have found the hidden treasure, yes it takes 45 minutes to make but out comes an amazing deep dish experience. Sauce is incredible. Go with the sausage pizza. They also do by the slice. Highly recommend!
(5)
Nick M.

Sorry, I don't like giving two stars. Especially since a lot of my yelp friends enjoyed their deep dish. All I can say is that I didn't eat their deep dish and maybe you should try it. I'm REALLY picky when it comes to pizza. Order of importance... 1. Sauce 2. Bread/ Crust and 3. Cheese. My feeling is that if the ingredients are not so good at least you can take them off where as for the rest, it's crucial! I ordered a thin slice (just because you're from Chicago doesn't mean you love deep dish. Yes, I was raised on it but I like thin so much better) and an order of fries. The order taker at the counter for some reason was trying to rush the four people other then myself, like we all were part of some fast order process and then had move down the line. There was no rush! When this one guy took his time, I swear the order taker was going to scream "No PIZZA for you!" and kick him out. I was given my semi-warm slice of pizza and told that my fries would be out shortly. I waited and waited, till the pizza just couldn't wait any longer. I have to say and this will probably hurt Art of Pizza but Domino's probably would've been better. There was most certainly no "Art" to this pizza. Bad sauce, bad bread, bad everything, and what was worse is that I still waited another 5 minutes after I managed to swallow the last bites of pizza for my fries to finally come out. Which weren't even all that hot. I think I'll stick closer to home for my pizza needs from now on.
(2)
C S.

After reading all the reviews about how this was the best deep dish in Chicago, I figured I would try it out. I ordered my pizza for delivery at 7:23 PM and the pizza arrived at 9:12 PM, just shy of a solid two hours. With the combination of the wait and the yelp reviews, i expected at least two orgasms upon biting into the slice. Low and behold none came, and the pizza was just OK, the sauce being above average. As a whole it falls very short of Lou Mal's and the wait for delivery is inexcusable.
(2)
Dan W.

I used to love this place, and would have been furious with myself for giving it less than five stars. But then, they messed with my beloved Italian sub... Same price as before, but it is noticeably smaller. I would say 25% smaller. I ignored it for a while, but I just can't anymore. I have made peace with it, and I still eat there, but it lost them a star.
(4)
Paul Z.

Best deep dish I've had in years!
(5)
Frank B.

I really wanted to like Art of Pizza but sadly it was a greasy, deep dish pizza. Don't get me wrong, all deep dish is an artery clogging chunk of heaven however the stuffed pizza had pools of grease sitting a top the pie. Needles to say it was noticeable in the taste and definitely once it settled in my stomach (did they coat it with Ex-lax?). Maybe my tummy isn't used to such greasy food, I don't know. The morning after I had some leftovers that sat in the fridge. It tasted better but still continued to wreak havoc on my digestive system. There is still some in the fridge...dare I?
(3)
Kev L.

An overwhelming majority of Chicago Yelp folks recommenced this place on a Q&A post I put up a few weeks before coming into Chi-Town. It was definitely one of the better recommendations that we had on many of the restaurants. The locale is a but unassuming once you walk in. Service is also fast. in our case this was the first time we saw stuffed crust pizzas available by the slice. A rare treat indeed. So on to the pizza.....wow............very VERY tasty. On the Art's special, the crust is very average however the toppings are way much better than at other places we have been. The sauce was slightly sweet, almost neutral. In no way was it acidic (Ex. Rosati's). The cheese was absolutely perfect. the only complaint I have is they sort of cheaped out on the sausage since there was not enough for my taste. The spinach/mushroom was also extremely impressive. Also something very pleasing was the prices. It was refreshing to actually find an AFFORDABLE stuffed crust locale for once. Especially where stuffed crust pizzas by the slice go for less than $3. That's pretty sick. No need to drop $25 on a Giordanos pizza and (for visitors like us) not have a fridge to put the leftovers in.
(5)
Tera D.

Soooooo glad I finally tried this place! They definitely do deep dish the way Chicago is supposed to. It's the first place I've found outside the chains (Lou's, Giordano's, Gino's) that does it right. I still like Lou's better for their crispy butter crust, but this place is second in my mind. I ordered for pick up, but was very impressed by the place when I went in to get it. Deep dish by the slice!?!? I didn't even know that was possible. They must use a different cheese than the other guys, cause usually deep dish slices turn into a gooey oozy mess when separated from the big pie. We order a medium Art's Special, and all of the toppings were chunky and fresh tasting. I've been reheating the leftovers for 2 days now and they've been great too! I'll be back for sure!
(4)
John H.

Best Italian food for the money. Daily specials are very, very economical.. Get the lasagna on Monday and you'll eat for two days. This is good clean food with friendly service and you can eat in or take out. This guy knows how to make his food.
(5)
Ricky R.

The Art of Pizza is the marijuana of Chicago deep dish - a perfect gateway to more serious Chicago style pizzas.
(4)
Jacob J.

Last few days all I've been seeing are reviews, lists and threads popping up about the search for Chicago's best pizza. Chicagoans are nutty about pizza; thin crust, deep dish, stuffed, it's all different. Especially the last two classifications of pizza are different, stuffed and deep dish. So much so, that when I ordered my large "deep dish", I said stuffed and was told they don't offer that. What they do offer, is deep dish, see the distinction. What makes the taste good, fresh toppings cooked till it's soft and tender. I.e the veggies have that cooked and soft feeling without the crunch. The pizza crust still has a doughy feel, its not crunchy, its a bit undercooked so its easy to enjoy the entire slice without leaving any crust behind. Those that love to order double dough, doughy, would love this slice. A large deep dish gets you two 24 oz bottles of Pepsi products, free. I thought it was a pretty good pizza and could see myself grabbing slices when in the area. However, having other pizza places nearer to me, I wouldn't go out of my way for it. I enjoyed the pizza with other Chicago-style pizza fans (excuse the expression aka "Pizza Nazi's"), two of us thought it was a good pizza, another three thought it was just OK, nothing special. I see reviews about this place saying, "best stuffed", remember the distinctions, its a good deep dish, but not the best stuffed. Best stuffed goes to Martino's on Peterson Ave.
(4)
Braden C.

For bye the slice deep dish not sure if there is any better joint. The sandwiches aren't bad either
(4)
Joanna N.

This place is a family tradition for me. I've been going for as long as I can remember, back when they only had one room and not the entire plaza! Hands down the best stuffed pizza ever!! It's cheesy and saucy and delicious. Unfortunately I've never been able to enjoy Lou Malnati's or Giordano's pizza very much, one of the side effects of growing up eating the best :)
(5)
Irene G.

I've only been here twice, but it's quickly becoming one of my favorite pizza joints. Very comfortable atmosphere if you're looking to just eat and go. Absolutely love the thin crust! Deep dish is great, too. I haven't tried anything else on the menu because it's a pizza place so I'm going to only order their pizza! Chicago has a ton of great pizza places. Art of Pizza should be on your list.
(4)
John B.

A lot of people say this is the best deep dish pizza in the city, and who am I to disagree? Except of course that it's not deep dish pizza, it's pan pizza, but most people seem not to know the difference. (If you're interested, Dane does a whole exegesis of it in his review.) And I generally don't believe in the "best" rankings. But Art does a good job. My first time ordering from Art was almost my last time. I got the thin crust, and I wasn't crazy about it. It was fine, it was serviceable, but nothing to write home about. For whatever reason, the pan is where they shine. The crust is thick enough to stand up to the toppings, but it still cooks through and isn't gooey, unlike *some* places I could mention. The toppings are plentiful, but not ludicrous. And it's great in the morning. All in all, just what you're looking for in a pan pizza. You don't believe me? Go look at some of the pictures people have posted. Kev L does a fine job of capturing the fiery red of the sauce. Go look, I can wait. [Feelings ... nothing more than feelings ... trying to forget those ...] See? Good stuff, huh? If your answer is "no," you should probably skip the Art. I order the Meaty Delight -- sausage, bacon, ground beef, sliced beef, and pepperoni -- because I'm a carnivore, as well as a pig. But they have plenty of other specialties. And if you just want some plain cheese, that's cool too. Bonus! Pan pizza by the slice. Lots of people do slices of thin crust (well maybe not "lots"), but Art does a good pan slice. I assume it's because they have enough turnover that the pizzas don't sit too long. Their calamari sucks, but I didn't have to tell you that, did I?
(4)
Liz G.

My favorite for deep dish/ stuffed pizza. I started going here for lunch with my hairdresser (before he left me for San Fran). If you're stopping in the restaurant you'll be able to get just a slice. It's a great deal and they always have several options to choose from. Don't know what to get? The Art's Special is a safe bet, makes for a great cheap lunch. If you are really hungry, as me and Josh would be after hours of highlighting, get some fries too! I would skip the salad as it tends to be all iceberg. If delivery is more your thing, call em up and get it hot to your door. If you order over a certain dollar amount they will throw in some free pop. Nice little incentive until you forget to tell them you only like diet and you end up with some bright red, radioactive, where is a 12 year old to drink this, mountain dew. If you like Chicago style pizza be sure to check out The Art of Pizza, you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Lorelei C.

So, I have'nt Eaten/Stolen any of the Christmas Chocolate that I bought for my Friends- But yesterday I had to have Spaghetti and Meatballs From the Art of Pizza, A Perfect Choice! This Place has been voted #1 Deep Dish Pizza by the Chicago Tribune for a Reason, they have Great Pizza! The Regular Varieties are all here, thin, Pan and Stuffed- I had always thought the Stuffed Sausage was Phenominal until yesterday when I tried the Deep Dish which was Delicious! Perfect Golden Crust, Toppings and Flavor, Just Perfect! They have daily Specials and yesterdays was Spaghetti with Meatballs, A nice Portion of Pasta, Sauce and 2 Big Meatballs, Included with your meal is Soup and Salad,and a nice piece of French Bread- Their prices are Totally Reasonable for what you are getting, in the last few years the menu prices have only raised slightly- They have 2 specials each day, On Wednesday Chicken Parmigiana and a Great Italian Beef/Sausage Combo Sandwich. Hard to make a choice there, they are both that good! The Art of Pizza is located in a small strip mall at Ashland/Wellington here in the City, when you walk in there is a Counter where you order and a Seating Area on the Side, No Wait Staff, but just very Casual, Comfortable Dining, Is the Art of Pizza worth a Notice? If you have never been there It's absolutely worth a visit/Delivery Call- The Menu Selection, Prices, and Food Quality definitely get a Positive Nod from me! So, if the Cold Weather ismaking you hungry for some really good food, try the Art of Pizza- Well worth it!
(4)
Mike K.

I went out of my way to go to Art of Pizza for slices and then forgot to review it - straightaway. As far as the location goes, it's in a cramped, truncated strip mall. And the interior is austere and unremarkable. It's no matter. I got a stuffed slice and a deep dish slice. They were certainly good. But I still prefer Aurelio's thin sliced. I'll have to try Art of Pizza again if I'm up in that area. I don't know that I'd go too far out of my way for it. However, finding a slice in the Loop or anywhere surrounding it isn't always easy, so I'll probably be back at some point on yet another aimless excursion. Four stars.
(4)
Lauren F.

My favorite deep dish/stuffed pizza in Chicago, and I've had them all. I prefer delivery/carry-out to eating there-sometimes the slices they have sitting there don't taste as fresh.
(5)
Lisa T.

You know what's awesome when it's cold & rainy? Parking 2 feet from the door of the building in a private lot and indulging in a hot slice of deep dish pizza. The Art of Pizza's chicago style pie is now officially my second favorite in the city (sorry, my heart and stomach will forever belong to Pizzeria Due). And, the fact that I can get a single slice for my single self at Art of Pizza rocks the house. Because honestly, I don't need leftover deep dish pizza in my fridge. The side salads are also cheap and very fresh. Note: Avoid the creamy garlic salad dressing unless you like salad dressing that has the taste and consistency of Hellman's Mayo. The staff inside was great; they gladly pointed to each pizza and told me what toppings each by-the-slice pie had in a friendly manner (which I give them credit for doing so nicely, as I presume they have to rattle off the pizza types 9490854893 times per day). They also have a huge delivery area if not leaving the house is more your style.
(4)
Diane L.

The service was friendly; they were nice! But the pizza was terrible. We bought a few slices at lunch and couldn't finish one. The sauce tasted like bottled spaghetti marinara and the crust like crunchy cardboard. If you're into pizza, even slightly, there are other places worthy of checking out.
(2)
DJ S.

I tried Art of Pizza for the first time today in my never ending quest to sample the best pizza in Chicagoland. Wow! This place might not look like much, but walk in and you will be greeted by the awesome smells of freshly baked deep dish pizza. The ordering process is also a welcome change, as you have the option to order a single slice up to a whole pie. After ordering two slices (a pretty good size lunch), I tried the deep dish and was very impressed by the taste and quality of preparation. First, they really load it up with cheese--about 2" of mozzarella. The sauce is a great mix of spice and sweet--but not too sweet. Finally, the crust was firm and crunchy with hints of butter and salt. Overall, a great pizza and I will definitely be back soon. Art of Pizza is definitely a cut above what I call the "tourist trap" pizzas of Giordano's and Gino's East, as well as Uno.
(5)
Tony S.

Last day in Chicago and I heard good things about this place so I had to try it before I left. Got there first thing when they opened and was no disappointed, in fact there were other people waiting there for a morning slice. I was wearing my Boston Bruins shirt and passed a Canadians fan on my way in; I had a quick doubt but once I finally tried it I could see that this pizza was so good it could bring mortal enemies together.
(5)
Alaina D.

Art of Pizza has wonderful service, delicious pizza, and great prices. I would recommend anything there!
(5)
J.B. S.

I should have tried the stuffed pizza, I will next time. This review is for the Deep Dish pepperoni. Pros: Pizza crust is good Spacious tables, good for large groups. Large windows Prices are low Friendly staff BYOB, liquor store nearby Good location near a cool neighborhood Cons: Sauce, cheese, and pepperoni were a bit bland, definitely just average. Inside a strip mall. Pizza quality and ambiance at Pequod's in Lincoln Park are much better
(3)
Nader A.

This is pizza! I love Lou's, I love Gino's, I love Giordano's and I LOVE The Art of Pizza! This is not the place to go expecting a fancy sit-down dinner. It's simply beautiful that this is a grab and go kind of joint that does not forget to add quality and a lot of love to their pizzas. They have classic Chicago deep dish and they also serve Chicago-style thin crust (yes, that is a distinct style). It's hearty, it's unbelievably bursting with flavor, it's cheap, it's classic and it screams Chicago. No. Questions. Asked.
(5)
Phx A.

Only have eaten here once...but it was the best Chicago deep dish I've ever had! Even the leftovers were great, better than most deep dish that I've had fresh. As usual, I don't give 5 stars to any place I've not been to multiple times that proves they're consistent and amazing. Looking forward to going back so I can bump this up to 5 stars!
(4)
Anne F.

I moved to Boystown on the first of July. While this was not a move into the city, it was definitely a day that was completely stressful. I was ever so thankful when my friend texted me to say that she had ordered pizza for everyone that night. What came was The Art of Pizza. Two pizzas, one thin crust and another deep dish, came to the house. I knew that something special had arrived when I saw that the pizza was wrapped in tin foil (just like it should be). While the thin crust was really good (and who doesn't like that every now and again?), the real winner was the deep dish. Fully cooked (sometimes doesn't happen!), crusty cornmeal crust filled with cheesy goodness and topped with a sweet tomato sauce. I wanted to eat the entire thing but was full from one piece the ultimate sign of a good pizza. Definitely only ordering pizza from here to fulfill my deep dish needs. Spinach pizza all the way!
(5)
Keith A.

you lika the sauce? the sauce is good yea? yea, the sauce on this is really damn good and almost makes the rest of the pizza seem inadequate. Almost. Except for the cheese being great and the sausage and pepperoni being damn tasty. This was great from the first bite, and I had stopped in to pick up a couple of slices to go. That in of itself made me happy, but with the slices being soooo good it only helped. The best part too was that it was $3.50 for a slice of deep dish with the slices being stuffed with cheese, meat, and sauce on top. The crust was great too and really crunchy. It was hard not to devour my two slices like some slack jawed caveman, but that's just how it had to be
(5)
Chet M.

Guy was rude on the phone. And their pizza was pretty average tasting.
(2)
Andrew M.

The Chicago style deep dish is among the best in the city. The crust is dense and bready. The sauce is chunky and pleasantly sweet. Their pepperoni is spicy. The cheese thick and chewy. In addition, the pizza is available by the slice - and makes a satisfying, cheap lunch. One tip - when going for a slice - make sure its fresh. It is not as good after a while. Another thing - there is a difference between stuffed pizza and deep dish. Go for the stuffed. The deep dish is good - but the stuffed is the stuff. Art of Pizza's weakness is its thin crust is not not bad - but not great.
(4)
Ken W.

Not bad... I grew up eating NY style pizza and I feel that the Chicago deep dish pizza is a different category on it's own. For me, it was more like I was eating a pie stuffed with cheese and toppings. But it is good. The deep dish pizza with sausage, green pepper, onions is a good selection. The ingredients come together nicely. Not too much meat and the pepper/onions bring out the flavor of the sauce. The best deep dish pizza joint in Chicago? I don't think so. But The Art of Pizza is definitely worth a try.
(3)
Sandra G.

As we lay lazily comfy, knowing that there was no way we were going to get up and leave the house for something to eat, we discussed our options. So, smugly saying no to stuffed pizza when the option was thrown out, I was informed that our neighbor Pizzazzeria (yes, pizzazz) made one of the best Spinach-stuffed pizzas in the city home to the Cubs. Stuffed means stuffed crust edges right? Au contraire mon frÃ¨re, or in this case au contraire ma petite amie, stuffed crust is when...well, you just have to try it. Alright, I give in. After a quick routine phone call and a 70 minute wait, yes, I was surprised about the wait, but I learned this is not abnormal for a specialty stuffed pizza, we were greeted with a small round bundle of mouth-watering deliciousness. Refraining from gluttonous behaviors, I enjoyed my one slice, taking pleasure in every sinful mouthful. Okay, now I get it :-D
(4)
McStrokin J.

Absolutely love their stuffed pizza.It's definitely a must try for any pizza connoisseur.
(4)
Kevin H.

Can't speak for the delivery as I always pick it up. Part of me worries my opinion will change if I start ordering delivery. The pan pizza is incredible. Buttery crust that isn't too crispy, sauce is just right, and plenty of cheese and toppings. We have ordered the mushrooms and other starters before, not much to speak of. But, you're not ordering from Art of Pizza for their cheesy garlic bread. If you want it done right, order a supreme pan pizza and pick it up on your own. Trust, it's worth it.
(5)
Nichole L.

So my coworker and I were craving pizza so I decided to check on YELP to find a good pizza spot close to the office. Today we purchased a 14' thin sausage and cheese pizza and it was pretty tasty. They said a 14' would feed 2 to 3 people but I think it may feed 4 to 5 people. They stated they were known for their deep dish pizza ( too heavy for lunch) so we opted for the thin sliced pizza. The pizza was good, the only drawback was they do not sell hot wings :-(. They offer a pleather of appetizers, sandwhiches , ribs and chicken. Definitely check them out!
(4)
Jen B.

I used to live right around the corner from this place, and my boyfriend still does, so I frequent it quite often. Honestly, you'd be hard pressed to find a better pizza in the city. They serve thin, pan, and stuffed. All are good but I recommend the thin and the stuffed. It is the perfect amount of cheese, sauce and ingredients. I could go on and on about this pizza, but believe me, just try it, you won't regret that you did. They also have great specials everyday, as well as other meals to try. I am telling you, you won't find a better deal in the city. Most of their entrees come with a salad and bread (it's practically a whole roll of bread). Often times, my boyfriend and I will order the chicken parm special on Wednesday and an app to split. Twelve bucks and we have dinner for two, and we are stuffed afterwords. Another bonus, any order over $11 dollars they give you a free liter of pop! If you live around here and haven't tried it, you are doing yourself a disservice. If you don't live close, make the trip, you'll be happy you did.
(5)
Rebecca C.

Art of Pizza, the definition of true CHICAGO style pizza. If you want a taste of the real deal, ART OF PIZZA is where you need to be. Screw Connie's. Screw Giordano's. Art of Pizza will you show why Chicago pizza is know worldwide. I had my favorite (deep dish sausage) and every bite was a pure delight. Stuffed with sausage to the max. A fabulous tomato sauce. Out of this world crust. Does it get any better? I think not.. ...hmm...I'm hungry. p.s. How can you NOT fall in love with a place that has slices of deep dish ready to go at a moments notice!? Swoon.
(5)
Justin B.

Huge customer service problem that they need to fix ASAP. Great pizza, but I had a very negative experience with this place just now. I placed an order for delivery, and there was a misunderstanding regarding my address. My address was out of their range, but they misheard me over the phone and thought that it was a different location that they DID serve. When the driver called me and learned that I was out of range by a few miles, he said he wasn't authorized to make the call to drive a little further to complete the delivery and told me to call management . The manager flat out stonewalled me and gave no consideration to the fact that I just wasted an hour of my life waiting for a pizza that didnt come. I offered additional money, I was willing to do everything short of drive to meet him as I didn't have a car to do so. As if the extra 10-15 minutes of driver time on a sunday was really going to put a dent in the bottom line. An exception would have been ideal, but there was not offer of any compensation for my time. The guy acted like it was my fault they took down the wrong damn address. Soup nazis are only funny on Seinfeld. I'm done with this place.
(1)
Jack P.

Cake! They have cake. Nice big slices of cake. And for only $2.75. German Chocolate cake. Cheesecake. Carrot Cake. Chocolate on Chocolate Cake. I like cake. Not usually after pizza. But I get it there when I need cake. Late at night. Cake and milk for dinner is good. When I'm not having popcorn.
(4)
Christiana C.

Listen, I know everyone loves this place. I feel ok about it. In order to see the menu, you have to more or less walk up to the counter. But when you walk up to the counter, the cashier gets all antsy like there is a pizza-pocalypse and you are going to ruin everything if you don't order now. This happens if there's no line behind you too. So, despite the lack of people at the weird time we went, the pizza was going to take 40 minutes. Which is fine. I want you to take your time making me some kick-butt deep dish pizza. But when we each got a slice to hold us over before the pizza came? Not that impressive. I couldn't get the hype. And if your pizza's good, shouldn't it be good even if it wasn't cooked right that second?
(3)
Tim C.

Are you people fucking high? This pizza is fucking gross and cheap. You might like this shit if you shop at Walmart or think a delicacy is a disgusting hot pocket. The Art of Pizza is nothing but a dilapidated soup kitchen serving Sbarro. Nothing says classy like eating as adults like children would at a birthday party at the bowling ally. Mmmm dignity... it's what's not for dinner.
(1)
Johnny T.

Meh. It's pizza. I'm not a big fan of deep dish pizza. It reminds me of Pizza the Hut from Spaceballs. And, Pizza the Hut is Teh Nahsty. That being said, I ordered from here because if anything was going to change my mind about Chicago deep dish, it was the Art of Pizza. My mind? It is unchanged. It was edible but not pleasurable. Some advice: do NOT order a deep dish pizza with sausage, pineapple and something else (peppers?). I let my buddy from Oakland pick the toppings and not only were they nasty (but not Teh Nahsty), but they gave him did-a-dead-cat-crawl-out-of-your-ass? gas. I contemplated kicking him out. Aw man, I am getting a flashback! Ugh. Minus another star for pain and suffering.
(2)
Michael B.

Was just on here to write another review and realize I haven't given Art their props for being the best deep dish Chicago-style pizza in the city. Amazingly good...don't miss it! Go for the Art's meaty delight...utterly decadent. And, stick to what they specialize in...the "stuffed" pizza, as they called their deep dish. Appetizers are meh, but they can be when the pie is this good. Take a bet on this place...you WILL NOT regret it. We've eaten this pizza at least 20-30 times and never been disappointed. How many places can you say that about?!
(5)
Jonathan T.

THE BEST PIZZA in Lakeview and definitely top 5 in Chicago. Every time I have friends at my place and we feel like pizza we get it from these guys. Awesome place and they throw in free stuff if you order over certain amount. Thin OR Deep dish you will not go wrong.
(5)
Heather E.

For pick-up, this is my go-to spot in Chicago. My staple is the stuffed pizza with cheese and sausage. They pack each slice with loads of cheese and a decent amount of sausage. Lifting the pizza is a workout in itself... The pizza isn't all that cheap, at about $20 for a medium stuffed pizza, but considering the two of us generally get 2-3 hearty meals out of it, I'd say it's a deal. As I noted, we always get Art's for pick-up, as the ambiance in the restaurant is a little... lacking. Thanks Art for helping me maintain my "winter layer" in the cold Chicago winters!
(5)
Brian V.

I don't like deep dish I like Art of Pizza;s deep dish or pan or whatever This is a very cheesy pizza with just the right amount of sauce, which is not a ton I should say (personal preference). I ordered a pepperoni and italian sausage and while I'm no sausage expert, this was good sausage. You could taste the spices in the meat. A deep dish stands on its crust. And Art of Pizza's is exceptional. Its got a nice buttery and crispy outside and a perfectly soft inside. And it tastes great. What else do you need? Definitely the place to take your out of town friends eager to try a Chicago-style pizza.
(5)
Elizabeth N.

best pan pizza in chicago...without a doubt. Skip the deep dish or thin crust. You can order by the slice too.
(5)
Alex H.

Best deep dish pizza I have had in Chicago
(5)
Melinda W.

This is my all time FAVORITE Chicago stuffed crust pizza. Every Chicagoan has their preference...usually between Lou's, Gino's, Giordano's, etc. For me, Art of Pizza wins hands down. The crust to sauce to cheese to topping ratio is always perfection. The crust is ever so slightly buttery and the piece doesn't fall apart as you cut into the pie. Just go try it! A couple things that make this place even greater...there is a parking lot! A rare find in Chicago but clutch for jumping in and grabbing food to go. Which brings me to another great advantage of this place...slices of stuffed crust hot and ready to go! No more waiting for 75 minutes for a whole pizza if its just you and you have a craving. Quick and just as delicious as the whole pie. This has been my favorite for 3 years now and I imagine it will stay that way for years to come.
(5)
Amber C.

Art of Pizza makes my favorite true stuffed pizza in Chicago (FYI like nearly every other pizza restaurant/consumer: stuffed is different than deep dish). I am a little tomato-phobic and hate chunks of tomato in sauce so I am very picky, but Art of Pizza's sauce is great and slightly sweet. The crust is delicious, and of course there's no real way to mess up cheese. I've also had the pan pizza, which is good, but the 5 star rating is really for the stuffed. You've got to try it over one of the popular Chicago pizza chains.
(5)
Rene F.

We had the Art's Special & Art's Meaty Delight, so good! Found another favorite place to eat when I come to visit Chicago
(4)
Allison V.

Deep dish is the way to go here. I stopped here with friends for a quick slice and it was good. Not overly flavorful. You have your choice between deep dish, stuffed, or thin crust. There were a number of choices. My choice: sausage, mushroom, green peppers, onions. I think it is their signature pizza. Anyhow, if was good. They have bottled and fountain drinks. The area to eat was just some basic tables and chairs. There were quite a few families there and I even saw people eating pasta. For the price you can't go wrong. I will be back to try more from this place.
(4)
Francesco E.

This is the best deep dish pizza in Chicago. Hands down. The crust is perfect, not too dry and full of flavor, holds everything together well. The sauce is the real king here, it is strong and slightly sweat, Just what you want in a pizza. The only downside is that everything else I've tried on the menu is pretty weak, especially the breadsticks, salads and wings. Just order the pizza and you will be very, very happy. I've never eaten in the restaurant but the dinning room looks like it would be worth the trip. Note that the delivery takes at least an hour, sometimes 75-90 minutes. This is mostly due to how long these pizza's take to cook, but also probably due to how busy this place gets.
(4)
Kelly R.

Vegans... here's a pizza for you! We are big fans of the "Art's Vegetarian - STUFFED" with NO cheese. The kind folks at AOP don't even flinch when you order cheese-less, probably because they know the pie will come out just as tasty. The crust is awesome and the toppings nice and fresh. Very filling and there is even a gooey layer of dough near the top! Glad it doesn't have soy cheese either. Delivery and cost all reasonable. The pizza ordering experience exists even without dairy!
(4)
Chuck K.

Finally had a chance to try this place after hearing about it for over a year now. It definitely met expectations and lived up to the hype. Ordered a thin crust pizza from here and had it delivered to the bar my friends and I were at. Delivery was a bit slow, but it was expected given that the Stanley Cup Championship game was on. A bit on the pricey side, 16 inch with two toppings ran us $27 (including delivery and tip). The crust is amazing on this pizza. It's not like your typically thin crust, this crust has some meat to it and it taste delicious. Sauces and cheese were good as well. If you haven't had pizza from this place, give it a shot, you won't be disappointed! I can't wait to try their deep dish!
(4)
Mike J.

Five days in Chicago, 3 trips to Art of Pizza. It's some good deep dish at a fair price. There's always hot slices ready which is a plus. It's consistant and the employees are friendly. No complaints.
(4)
Andrea R.

I've said it before and I"ll say it again...I just don't see the big deal with deep dish pizza. So if you are a deep dish pizza lover ignore this review because it sounds like The Art of Pizza is the place to get your deep dish pizza on. We order a few pizza pies before the Yelp Holiday Bash (a thin crust cheese to keep me happy and then a few deep dish pizzas so the visiting CMs could get some pizza while in town). I was expecting some pretty incredible pizza, but the thin crust was just ok. Good enough, but nothing I'd crave. I'm still standing by my pizza at Bricks- now, that's the place to go for uhmazing thin crust. The others seemed to enjoy the deep dish. Kevin N of Austin Yelp said it was better than the deep dish he had at Lou Malnati's and that it was quite hearty- he was full after 1 piece. I guess that's the good thing about deep dish because I sure never get full after 1 piece of thin crust. Probably unfair for me to bring down Art of Pizza's review, but just wanted to tell the thin crust lovers out there to skip this and head to Bricks.
(3)
Thongsy S.

Pretty fast delivery. They have good selection of pizzas from pan to thick and different types of toppings and meats. There is nothing particularly special about it however. Just okay pizza that is sure to fill you up. Prices are very reasonable. If you prefer to dine in, they also have that option. There's plenty of seats available and quick service at the counter. They also offer pizza by the slice (for real cheap) if you're not up to an entire pizza.
(3)
Kelly C.

Art.....I promise you, I will never stray again.... Last week, my curiosity got the best of me, so I ordered from Apart Pizza After terrible phone call with a guy who can't take an order for sh%$t The pizza arrived, and I was bummed. WTF have I done? So sorry Art, but I will never do that again. So last night, I'm tired, I'm hungry, I need food and pizza is what I need So I called the Art of Pizza............. The guy knew how to take the order, not only that but he was nice on the phone Pizza arrived on time, Pizza was amazing, just perfect for crappy, cold and windy day It was worth the wait.....for you Art...I will wait
(5)
Jenn O.

Oh, the ribs! I'm a bbq lover so I had to try the Thursday dinner special. A full slab of ribs for $10. Not only did I get the most delicious, fall of the bone, lean and flavorful ribs, I also received a good sized house salad, italian bread and french fries. All for $10. Jackpot! Art of Pizza is a dream when it comes to my ordering cheeseless pizza. It's really good, not dry like most other establishments, and saves me from a lactose overload. You can't go wrong with Art of Pizza --- be sure to check their daily specials for a great deal.
(4)
Bill O.

The best ready to go by the slice deep dish you can get.
(5)
Anthony J.

Couldn't quite decide whether to give the place 5 or 4 stars (half-stars where are you?). Settled on 4 for the fact that the thin crust is utterly forgettable (I am a bit of a pizza snob, finding fault with pretty much every thin-crust pizza I've tried). The stuffed crust, however, is delectable. Almost as good as Malnati's, though a bit different. My fave is the Art's meaty delight, which features pepperoni, roast beef, sausage, and bacon, even though it can be a bit of a meat overload for some folks. Have gotten delivery and picked up from the place. Delivery is timely enough, though they get busy on weekends and peak hours, so that'll slow things a tad. As for other menu items, I would just avoid them, for the mere fact that the stuffed crust is so damn good, its folly to stray from that. If you seek Chicago's best thin, look elsewhere, but if you love stuffed, buttery goodness, and a blast of calories, Art's is for you.
(4)
R. A.

I was born and raised in Italy. Granted this fact alone does not make me a Pizza Super Expert but it sure makes me a connoisseur of great pizza. "Art Of Pizza" ranks as number 1 in Chicago. Simple as that. Beside the quality, I would applaud the price value & the quick service. True, the decor is bare minimum (but its clean!) Let's remember countless reviews on restaurants are based on 1, maybe 2, visits. Well, every food place can have a great day where the food is fantastic and many days when it's not so great..and viceversa. I based my review on the many, many visits I have paid to this establishment in the past few years. p.s. I never had Take Out or Delivery so I cannot judge it. But, for the love of Sophia Loren (Naples born) and all the Pizza makers out there, Pizza is not meant to be cooked then 'taken out" or "delivered". It's meant to be eaten there, once it's out of the oven. "Oh, they delivered it and it was a little soggy" or "I took it home, after driving for 30 min, & it was not really crispy'. Well... DUH!!!!!
(5)
Jessica C.

The ability to order deep dish slices of Pizza is fantastic. The pizza was delectable, however, I wish I would have ordered an entire pie because my slice was not so fresh. Aside from that, Art of Pizza got it right! I had a slice of cheese deep dish pizza. The sauce was layered on top of the cheese juuuuuust right! It wasn't too saucy, or too cheesy. That slice consisted of the perfect ingredient proportions. When I got to the crust, I knew this pizza was extraordinary. Be sure to get it hot 'N fresh! You haven't seen the last of me, Art of Pizza! I'll be back.
(4)
Dane K.

First and foremost, a lesson in pizza terminology. A lot of people here are referring to them as having the best deep dish in the city. The Art of Pizza doesn't appear to even have deep dish on the menu. What they have is pan pizza, thin crust, and stuffed pizza. Pan Pizza - pizza that's made in the same pan a deep dish is made in, but a pan pizza has a thicker crust. Pan pizzas are easily accessible and made in just about every city in America--I think everyone's had a Pizza hut pan pizza at some point in their life, no? Whereas a deep dish pizza is actually a thinner crust that's molded to the inside of the entire pan so that it has a large, but thin, lip. Then fill that with cheese, toppings, and sauce just like you would a pie. A deep dish will weigh twice as much as a pan pizza because it has so much more cheese and so many more toppings. At some Chicago pizzerias, they cook it long enough that the cheese gets nice and caramelized. A stuffed pizza is a twist on deep dish (perhaps I'd buy that you could call it a "subset" --but NOT the same) where the sauce is on the top layer. There's a thin base layer of crust, with a thick layer of cheese and toppings that melt together, then a VERY thin layer of crust. (Most people would probably never recognize that there's a thin layer of crust, but if you eat it cold you'd probably notice). Then a THICK layer of sauce. It will taste completely different than a deep dish though because the sauce and the seasonings on it are sometimes the most prevalent flavors. The cheese will be more chewy and kind of melds with the thin layer of crust. Stop using deep dish and stuffed pizza interchangeably, they're not. ...Now that we've got that out of the way. So which did I choose? I ordered the Art's special stuffed pizza... Taking into consideration that many here think this is "the best" ... As far as deep dish goes you can't really compare it to a real deep dish, it's different, but I think there are clearly better deep dish pizzas. Now, as far as stuffed pizza... there are a lot fewer players in this arena but I'd still say it's not my favorite (for that, I'd refer you to Rosatti's on Broadway/Lawrence). Art of Pizza stuffed pizza is clearly better than some others though. They brought me a free 2 liter of Pepsi... a HFCS abomination that's been sitting in my fridge for 3 weeks now. I can't find anyone willing to take it off my hands! The supreme salad was good, but there was not nearly enough lettuce. it was a salad you ate and had a bowl full of toppings left over. Kind of a waste. The creamy garlic dressing was good tasting.
(4)
Kimberly L.

Pretty good sausage, green pepper and onion slice. A bit on the greasy side but still a solid choice.
(3)
Aaron L.

4* Stuffed Pepperoni 2.5* Stuffed Sausage
(4)
John M.

Go to place! Best pizza by the slice in Chicago, hands down! Not much of an atmosphere, but been going for years!!
(5)
Bryan R.

My girlfriend's mom is a Chicago tour guide, so I've had all the standard Chicago-style "art" that is Giordano's, Lou Malnati's, Uno's, etc. When my buddy ordered some Art of Pizza, I was skeptical to say the least... Best deep dish in the city! Everything you love about Chicago-style deep dish/stuffed pizza done slightly better than everywhere else. Only one location I believe, but whenever you're down Lakeview/Lincoln Park way, make your move! This pizza is fantastic and although I'm a New York style guy to the core, when I crave Chicago, I only think of The Art of Pizza.
(5)

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Address : 3033 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL, 60657
Phone (773) 327-5600
Website https://www.artofpizzainc.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 : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No

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The Art of Pizza

3033 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657

The Art of Pizza Menu

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Pizza - Thin Crust

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Pizza - Stuffed

Pasta

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Shrimp

Desserts

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