Pizano's Pizza & Pasta · Chicago
Malnati-lineage deep dish and Oprah's favorite thin crust on State Street
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta carries the Malnati deep-dish bloodline but made its name on its thin crust. It opened in 1991 under Rudy Malnati Jr., son of Rudy Malnati Sr. of the original Pizzeria Uno kitchen and half-brother of Lou Malnati, and that lineage runs straight through the classic deep dish.
The pie that made the place famous, though, is the thin crust: buttery, with a caramelized edge, built on the family's secret dough recipe. Oprah has called it her favorite and USA Today listed it among the top ten in the nation, and it is the order that sets Pizano's apart from the deep-dish houses around it.
This is Pizano's original location, a casual sit-down pizzeria and pasta house on State Street at Chestnut, just blocks from Water Tower Place and Michigan Avenue. The menu covers pizza, homemade pastas and sauces, so a table can split a pie and still round out the meal with a plate of pasta. Order the thin crust, add a deep dish for the table, and you cover both Chicago styles in one sitting.
Dine-in runs daily from 11am to 11pm, which makes it an easy lunch, late-afternoon, or dinner stop. The room is at 864 N State St on the Near North Side, just off the Magnificent Mile.
Address: 864 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, Chicago
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Chicago; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Friday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 11:00 - 23:00
Frequently asked about Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
How do I get a reservation at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta in Chicago?
Tables at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, our Chicago team handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta?
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Pizano's Pizza & Pasta?
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Pizano's Pizza & Pasta located?
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is in Chicago, at 864 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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