Pizzeria Uno · Chicago
The 1943 River North birthplace of Chicago deep-dish pizza.
Pizzeria Uno is where Chicago deep dish began. It opened in December 1943 at Ohio and Wabash, when Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo, with Rudy Malnati Sr. in the kitchen, put out a pizza widely credited as the birthplace of the Chicago deep-dish style. If you want the origin story, this is the table.
The original location still operates at the same corner, and sister store Pizzeria Due opened a block away not long after. The setting is a historic Victorian-mansion space spread across a street level and a lower level, casual and tourist-heavy, steeped in the deep-dish history that started here.
The order is the Numero Uno, the original Chicago deep dish: sausage, onions, peppers, and mushrooms layered over the buttery cornmeal crust that launched the whole style. Every other deep dish in the c
Address: 29 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00
Frequently asked about Pizzeria Uno
How do I get a reservation at Pizzeria Uno in Chicago?
Tables at Pizzeria Uno are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Pizzeria Uno?
Pizzeria Uno 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 Pizzeria Uno?
Pizzeria Uno runs 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 Pizzeria Uno located?
Pizzeria Uno is in Chicago, at 29 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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