# One Shot at Chicago Pizza. Which restaurant?

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**Created:** [July 2, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-shot-at-chicago-pizza-which-restaurant/627020 "2012-07-02T18:47:01Z")\
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Here they are in order of my recommendation.

Giordano’s - Probably the best if you’re only going to do one. Their stuffed pizza is classic Chicago and incredibly delicious.

Lou Malnati’s - My personal favorite, but not quite the iconic Chicago style. A little thinner than the others.

Gino’s - Often recommended and often disappointing, IMO. Cheese tends to be rubbery. Sauce too much like Chef Boyardee. However, this is the most touristy spot, and has a pretty good atmosphere.

Uno’s/Due - Pretty good, but doesn’t hold a candle to Giordano’s or LM’s. Claims to have invented Chicago style pizza, but this is hotly disputed.

Noteworthy, but not really Chicago style:

Piece - Makes a good New Haven style. Great beer selection.

Peaquad’s - Best standard style in the city. Not too expensive.

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