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Listen, this is a classic in Petaluma. Yes, it can take 30 min to get your order cooked, but it's worth it! My husband and I order a medium combination deep dish and we end up taking half of it home - pizza is still as good the next day. Don't bypass the Ranch! It's so good! Also, the salads are yummy too - good portions, sometimes i'll share my small salad. I recommend the Lisa Iskin Salad because it comes with lots of veggies. Staff is always friendly. The large windows make it a lively ambience. Parking can sometimes be tricky, especially if it's the weekend.
Im not from the area, but this is the best pizza I've ever had! Also, Abril is probably the best waitress I've ever had too!
If you're looking for authentic deep-dish pizza, this is the place to go! While it's a bit on the pricier side, it's absolutely worth every bite. We ordered a medium 2-topping pizza and a medium 4-topping pizza, which came out to about $31-$34 each, depending on the toppings. The portions are HUGE--each slice is super filling (basically like eating two regular slices). They're also very generous with the toppings, so if you prefer lighter toppings, be sure to let them know when ordering. The deep-dish pizza is loaded with cheese, so if you're not a fan of extra cheesy pizza, keep that in mind. The service was excellent, the ambiance was cozy, and the food was a solid 10/10. Plus, we had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. If you're craving some quality deep-dish comfort food, I highly recommend checking this place out!
Came in on a Friday around 6pm. We wanted to order a pizza to go. This restaurant is up two flights of stairs and is super cute. There is a small bar area and an open dining area with about 14 tables. And looks to be an area for large groups in the back. Ordered a medium deep dish two topping Chicago style with a small Italian salad with house Italian dressing. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait so we waited at the small bar area and had a beer and a "not your father's root beer" (very dangerous choice as it tasted like a craft root beer) when our pizza was ready Karen at the register told us and got our salad ready to go. Wowowowow....the pizza...well crafted. The sauce was rich and full of flavor and the toppings were generous. The cheese was overflowing with deliciousness. The medium is definitely more than needed by two people not looking for leftovers. A small would have been sufficient. The salad (small) was plenty for two. Definitely a place we will revisit for pizza when in the Petaluma area. We could only find street parking but it was great as we found a space just around the corner.
Went for lunch today with friends. Almost walked right past it. There is a sign pointing to the upper level but I missed it. Seriously great old architecture, big windows, exposed brick. Lots of character. Service was OK. Place was busy but not packed. The salads were good and were brought out quickly. Pizza's took longer naturally. The other 3 all got pizzas that they really enjoyed. A fun place to have lunch on a weekend.
Located on the top floor above the Christmas shop, there were about 4 other tables when we arrived on a Monday night. We were debating on which size pizza to get and whether we wanted to grab any drinks or sides. The beers they had on tap were just IPAs , which didn't really intrigue me at that time. We ended up ordering 2 sangrias ($8/ per pint size over ice). We are both fans of sangria and surprisingly this one was pretty good. It was the Beso Del Sol Red Sangria topped with an orange slice. It is a tad on the sweeter side, but sangrias are usually sweeter anyways, plus the ice helped tone it down a little bit. I would order this again, and I even went online to see where you could purchase it and it seems like it is very limited just a few places :/ For the food, we ended getting a medium deep dish pizza with mushrooms, bell peppers, onion and sausage ($31.35). We were considering a small earlier but since we got sangrias we figured why not get a bigger pizza. The server did try to get us to consider getting an appetizer or salad since the deep dish was going to take 25 minutes but we were okay with just sipping on our drinks and waiting. When the pizza arrived we were ready to dig in! Before I could take a photo of the full pizza, the server already took the pizza server tool to help place our pizza slice on a plate. On the table there were the standard red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. She asked if we wanted any ranch on the side which I opted for. The side of Ranch was not listed on their menu so when she offered it I did not know they even had it. When the bill came, I did notice they charge $1 for each side of ranch so FYI there. The pizza was overflowing with all the toppings (I can see why they say try to limit to less toppings on their menu). When the server placed the slice on the plate, the cheese was being pulled all over, the sign of a good deep dish pizza. The pizza felt light and heavy at the same time. The toppings with the cheese made it heavy, but the pizza dough was lighter. The crust had the crunch but not so hard that it was difficult to bite down on. I may opt for one less topping next time in hopes of getting more mushroom on it :) Overall, we enjoyed our drinks and food and would definitely come back and dine again. This pizza joint is definitely a chill place to just come by and have a slice of pizza after a long day. Parking wasn't too difficult to find on a Monday, but unsure how it would be on other days.
Fantastic pizza, you only need a slice or two, salad was excellent and the ambiance was as nostalgic as can be. Service was great, very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to our next visit.
Love the atmosphere! The brick walls, large windows and old wood bar. The waitress was great, attentive and served every thing fresh! The pizza is delicious! We got the double crust with pepperoni and olives. One slice and we were full but we got a large pizza so we have more for later! Definitely a must if you love pizza!!!
Disclaimer: I'm not someone who likes deep dish pizza and my only experience with it is Zachary's and a famous pizza place in Chicago (sorry, I can't remember the name). Summary: I'd bring friends here. I recommend this place. Anyway with that said, I enjoyed my food. We ordered a garlic bread and a large deep dish - half Hawaiian (Canadian ham and pineapples) and the other half with bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, lots of pepperoni. I did not like the Hawaiian side - pineapples were good but what I did not like is the lack of meat (maybe my slice didn't have enough or it was probably just drowning from sauce) and over saturation of sauce. Overall, I did not think the pineapple was a good topping for that pizza. I didn't bother finishing that slice. On the other hand, I enjoyed the other half. For some reason, I did not have that over saturation of sauce issue. It was rather perfect! I could taste all the toppings and there was good amount of meat. Oh and did I mention already, that pizza was oozing mozzarella. Another issue that ruined the experience a little bit is the knife - mine was dull. So I had difficulty cutting my slice. It was difficult enough that my friend mentioned it to me at the end how he saw me struggling. (Note: I did not tell him about the knife, I thought I could work with it without looking helpless.) The garlic bread, I'd order it again. Soft and moist bread. Enough garlic. Warm. I would eat it with pasta. I had to control myself from eating it otherwise I would have been full by the time the pizza came. Our server is great! Sadly, I did not get her name. The only thing I'd recommend for all servers if this is not the practice already - is to inform especially new timers, as we informed her as our case, they charge for sauces like ranch, blue cheese, etc. Had I known that was the case, I would have informed her I don't need one. In fact we did not even finish one container, since I don't use ranch. Such a waste. A teabag is $3.50?! That's insane! Common! They offer beers and wine both white and red. The place is located on the second floor. Stairs are right outside Fantasia boutique. You won't miss the access to the stairs as it's by the walkway. I would describe the place as diner type of place - good for families. Relaxed vibe.
It's 9 pm and this place isn't too quiet or loud, with nice food and pizza! The employees in this small comfortable restaurant are always checking on you and making sure you get what you ordered. I love it here, it's a shame it's 2 hours from my home
Old chicago has the best deep dish in the bay area! I've tried a few other locations and will say without hesitation that this is the best. My friend and I came in on a Thursday evening. It was a bit busy, but we were quickly seated. We ordered a side salad (not pictured) and deep dish cheese pizza. We also got a few sides of ranch for our pizza. The salad came out pretty quickly and the vegetables tasted fresh and crispy. There was nothing special about the salad but it was a good appetizer for the cheesy pizza. The pizzas here take longer to bake, so don't come in expecting it to be ready right away. The tables have a holder for the pizza and there is a candle in the center to keep your pizza warm. The waitress serves you your first slice which is very sweet. Everything about the pizzas here is delicious! The crust is super flaky and not too thick. I've never had the crust here be undercooked or over cooked which deep dish is more prone to. The sauce is very flavorful and I find that it's slightly more chunky than at other places which i love. The cheese is stretchy, melty, and abundant. Their ranch tastes like it's made in house and pairs very well with the pizza! I definitely recommend stopping by!
I was worried the deep dish would be too overpowered by sauce/cheese but it was the perfect amount. Located in the middle of downtown so be prepared for a wait, but there's tons to do around while you wait. As for portion, one slice of the large deep dish was just right for me and I wasn't overly full.
I've actually been to Chicago and tried two random pizzerias in downtown Chicago, but none of them were even in great comparison to the pizza I had here in Petaluma!! Sad story, but true! I've always heard about how amazing "Chicago pizza" is and I love sauce, but both places I went to while in Chicago we're kind of bland. Maybe they switched chefs or something?! Anyways, this place was freaking amazing!! The server was incredibly friendly and helpful since I couldn't Decide what I wanted and I was able to change my order to make my half of the pizza a different version of the vegetarian since my boyfriend wanted a combo pizza with all the meat. Lol. The ambience is very dark and reminded me of an old fashion speakeasy, but I really liked the atmosphere. Everybody seem to be laughing and having a great time! I really like the old Timey windows and how old-fashioned the building itself is also!! I did find the restrooms down the hall, a bit scary, since the hallway reminded me of that one scene out of the shining, but my boyfriend walked with me just in case. Lol I've seen too many late-night movies! I will definitely be going back here again And I could only eat two pieces and I felt stuffed!! I believe we got a medium and took the rest home and I ate the other pieces over the next three days but one piece is good enough as a meal!! At least for me! Hee
1 month ago
Our recent visit to Old Chicago Pizza in Petaluma. Its been on my list of must trys. Last Saturday was the day, its upstairs in a building, nice little restaurant. We were greeted and seated pretty quickly. The server got us drinks as soon as we sat down. It was quaint, and clean. Friendly atmosphere. We ordered a large Italian salad to share, and a large combination pizza. The salad was fresh and it was good. I love salad. Our pizza came pretty quickly and was delicious. The crust is thick. I knew it would be. I think I prefer a thin crust. Other than my preference the pizza was delicious from the stuffed crust to the delicious toppings and the sauce was perfect, not too much not too little. Thankyou so much for the awesome lunch and great service. read more
Dropped in recently on a Saturday night (pie day - 3/14!) when nothing else in Petaluma sounded interesting. So glad we did! Short wait - but service was on point. We had the Italian salad, garlic bread, and a medium deep dish pizza. Everything was super fresh! Salad was great - their blue cheese dressing was killer! Garlic bread was so hot we'd had to wait to divide it - and had enough garlic to keep the vampires at bay. Pizza was incredible and melty cheesy delight! Come hungry! I tub that medium pizza could have fed five! Overall a delight! Do glad we stopped in - I certainly won't wait ten years before coming back! read more
1 year ago
Listen, this is a classic in Petaluma. Yes, it can take 30 min to get your order cooked, but it's worth it! My husband and I order a medium combination deep dish and we end up taking half of it home - pizza is still as good the next day. Don't bypass the Ranch! It's so good! Also, the salads are yummy too - good portions, sometimes i'll share my small salad. I recommend the Lisa Iskin Salad because it comes with lots of veggies. Staff is always friendly. The large windows make it a lively ambience. Parking can sometimes be tricky, especially if it's the weekend. read more
1 year ago
Im not from the area, but this is the best pizza I've ever had! Also, Abril is probably the best waitress I've ever had too! read more
If you're looking for authentic deep-dish pizza, this is the place to go! While it's a bit on the pricier side, it's absolutely worth every bite. We ordered a medium 2-topping pizza and a medium 4-topping pizza, which came out to about $31-$34 each, depending on the toppings. The portions are HUGE--each slice is super filling (basically like eating two regular slices). They're also very generous with the toppings, so if you prefer lighter toppings, be sure to let them know when ordering. The deep-dish pizza is loaded with cheese, so if you're not a fan of extra cheesy pizza, keep that in mind. The service was excellent, the ambiance was cozy, and the food was a solid 10/10. Plus, we had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. If you're craving some quality deep-dish comfort food, I highly recommend checking this place out! read more
Came in on a Friday around 6pm. We wanted to order a pizza to go. This restaurant is up two flights of stairs and is super cute. There is a small bar area and an open dining area with about 14 tables. And looks to be an area for large groups in the back. Ordered a medium deep dish two topping Chicago style with a small Italian salad with house Italian dressing. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait so we waited at the small bar area and had a beer and a "not your father's root beer" (very dangerous choice as it tasted like a craft root beer) when our pizza was ready Karen at the register told us and got our salad ready to go. Wowowowow....the pizza...well crafted. The sauce was rich and full of flavor and the toppings were generous. The cheese was overflowing with deliciousness. The medium is definitely more than needed by two people not looking for leftovers. A small would have been sufficient. The salad (small) was plenty for two. Definitely a place we will revisit for pizza when in the Petaluma area. We could only find street parking but it was great as we found a space just around the corner. read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
Went for lunch today with friends. Almost walked right past it. There is a sign pointing to the upper level but I missed it. Seriously great old architecture, big windows, exposed brick. Lots of character. Service was OK. Place was busy but not packed. The salads were good and were brought out quickly. Pizza's took longer naturally. The other 3 all got pizzas that they really enjoyed. A fun place to have lunch on a weekend. read more
1 year ago
6 months ago
Located on the top floor above the Christmas shop, there were about 4 other tables when we arrived on a Monday night. We were debating on which size pizza to get and whether we wanted to grab any drinks or sides. The beers they had on tap were just IPAs , which didn't really intrigue me at that time. We ended up ordering 2 sangrias ($8/ per pint size over ice). We are both fans of sangria and surprisingly this one was pretty good. It was the Beso Del Sol Red Sangria topped with an orange slice. It is a tad on the sweeter side, but sangrias are usually sweeter anyways, plus the ice helped tone it down a little bit. I would order this again, and I even went online to see where you could purchase it and it seems like it is very limited just a few places :/ For the food, we ended getting a medium deep dish pizza with mushrooms, bell peppers, onion and sausage ($31.35). We were considering a small earlier but since we got sangrias we figured why not get a bigger pizza. The server did try to get us to consider getting an appetizer or salad since the deep dish was going to take 25 minutes but we were okay with just sipping on our drinks and waiting. When the pizza arrived we were ready to dig in! Before I could take a photo of the full pizza, the server already took the pizza server tool to help place our pizza slice on a plate. On the table there were the standard red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. She asked if we wanted any ranch on the side which I opted for. The side of Ranch was not listed on their menu so when she offered it I did not know they even had it. When the bill came, I did notice they charge $1 for each side of ranch so FYI there. The pizza was overflowing with all the toppings (I can see why they say try to limit to less toppings on their menu). When the server placed the slice on the plate, the cheese was being pulled all over, the sign of a good deep dish pizza. The pizza felt light and heavy at the same time. The toppings with the cheese made it heavy, but the pizza dough was lighter. The crust had the crunch but not so hard that it was difficult to bite down on. I may opt for one less topping next time in hopes of getting more mushroom on it :) Overall, we enjoyed our drinks and food and would definitely come back and dine again. This pizza joint is definitely a chill place to just come by and have a slice of pizza after a long day. Parking wasn't too difficult to find on a Monday, but unsure how it would be on other days. read more
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Love the atmosphere! The brick walls, large windows and old wood bar. The waitress was great, attentive and served every thing fresh! The pizza is delicious! We got the double crust with pepperoni and olives. One slice and we were full but we got a large pizza so we have more for later! Definitely a must if you love pizza!!! read more
Disclaimer: I'm not someone who likes deep dish pizza and my only experience with it is Zachary's and a famous pizza place in Chicago (sorry, I can't remember the name). Summary: I'd bring friends here. I recommend this place. Anyway with that said, I enjoyed my food. We ordered a garlic bread and a large deep dish - half Hawaiian (Canadian ham and pineapples) and the other half with bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, lots of pepperoni. I did not like the Hawaiian side - pineapples were good but what I did not like is the lack of meat (maybe my slice didn't have enough or it was probably just drowning from sauce) and over saturation of sauce. Overall, I did not think the pineapple was a good topping for that pizza. I didn't bother finishing that slice. On the other hand, I enjoyed the other half. For some reason, I did not have that over saturation of sauce issue. It was rather perfect! I could taste all the toppings and there was good amount of meat. Oh and did I mention already, that pizza was oozing mozzarella. Another issue that ruined the experience a little bit is the knife - mine was dull. So I had difficulty cutting my slice. It was difficult enough that my friend mentioned it to me at the end how he saw me struggling. (Note: I did not tell him about the knife, I thought I could work with it without looking helpless.) The garlic bread, I'd order it again. Soft and moist bread. Enough garlic. Warm. I would eat it with pasta. I had to control myself from eating it otherwise I would have been full by the time the pizza came. Our server is great! Sadly, I did not get her name. The only thing I'd recommend for all servers if this is not the practice already - is to inform especially new timers, as we informed her as our case, they charge for sauces like ranch, blue cheese, etc. Had I known that was the case, I would have informed her I don't need one. In fact we did not even finish one container, since I don't use ranch. Such a waste. A teabag is $3.50?! That's insane! Common! They offer beers and wine both white and red. The place is located on the second floor. Stairs are right outside Fantasia boutique. You won't miss the access to the stairs as it's by the walkway. I would describe the place as diner type of place - good for families. Relaxed vibe. read more
1 year ago
It's 9 pm and this place isn't too quiet or loud, with nice food and pizza! The employees in this small comfortable restaurant are always checking on you and making sure you get what you ordered. I love it here, it's a shame it's 2 hours from my home read more
Old chicago has the best deep dish in the bay area! I've tried a few other locations and will say without hesitation that this is the best. My friend and I came in on a Thursday evening. It was a bit busy, but we were quickly seated. We ordered a side salad (not pictured) and deep dish cheese pizza. We also got a few sides of ranch for our pizza. The salad came out pretty quickly and the vegetables tasted fresh and crispy. There was nothing special about the salad but it was a good appetizer for the cheesy pizza. The pizzas here take longer to bake, so don't come in expecting it to be ready right away. The tables have a holder for the pizza and there is a candle in the center to keep your pizza warm. The waitress serves you your first slice which is very sweet. Everything about the pizzas here is delicious! The crust is super flaky and not too thick. I've never had the crust here be undercooked or over cooked which deep dish is more prone to. The sauce is very flavorful and I find that it's slightly more chunky than at other places which i love. The cheese is stretchy, melty, and abundant. Their ranch tastes like it's made in house and pairs very well with the pizza! I definitely recommend stopping by! read more
I was worried the deep dish would be too overpowered by sauce/cheese but it was the perfect amount. Located in the middle of downtown so be prepared for a wait, but there's tons to do around while you wait. As for portion, one slice of the large deep dish was just right for me and I wasn't overly full. read more
I've actually been to Chicago and tried two random pizzerias in downtown Chicago, but none of them were even in great comparison to the pizza I had here in Petaluma!! Sad story, but true! I've always heard about how amazing "Chicago pizza" is and I love sauce, but both places I went to while in Chicago we're kind of bland. Maybe they switched chefs or something?! Anyways, this place was freaking amazing!! The server was incredibly friendly and helpful since I couldn't Decide what I wanted and I was able to change my order to make my half of the pizza a different version of the vegetarian since my boyfriend wanted a combo pizza with all the meat. Lol. The ambience is very dark and reminded me of an old fashion speakeasy, but I really liked the atmosphere. Everybody seem to be laughing and having a great time! I really like the old Timey windows and how old-fashioned the building itself is also!! I did find the restrooms down the hall, a bit scary, since the hallway reminded me of that one scene out of the shining, but my boyfriend walked with me just in case. Lol I've seen too many late-night movies! I will definitely be going back here again And I could only eat two pieces and I felt stuffed!! I believe we got a medium and took the rest home and I ate the other pieces over the next three days but one piece is good enough as a meal!! At least for me! Hee read more
1 year ago
Absolute best pizza I've ever had! Hawaiian orgasm!! you need to come here is you are craving pizza. BOMB read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
Our go to place for a rich hearty pizza. If you like pizza with a heaping amount of cheese and toppings, this is your place. The wedge salad was awesome with lots of blue cheese crumbles. We tried the pesto sauce on our pizza and were not disappointed. read more
2 years ago
Always a great meal and environment. I have been eating here for over 20 years. A true Sonoma County gem. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
This place will make you weep tears of happiness. The Pizza is so delicious, so filling. My wife and I had a large pepperoni and mushroom pizza and a small salad because we had to make sure we had room in our stomachs for the pizza. I so wish that this place shipped in California, but sadly they don't. Give them your business! read more
1 year ago
Wonderful deep disk pizza, relaxed, friendly service and a comfortable dining room. Who could ask for more? read more
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2 years ago
Best deep dish pizza in Petaluma. I said it! Second would be hands down Acre Pizza. The crust, sauce and cheese just makes this truly a different pizza. The service was slow. We had to wait 30-35 minutes to get our food. But for me it was worth the wait because i was able to enjoy their Sangria. We arrived around 630pm on a Friday night so it was packed. Ambience was loud. Came here for the food and it was perfect. read more
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Went here last night with my GF. I had been here many years ago, for some good deep dish pizza. Happy to know the quality is still great. The ambiance was full of couples and families. Its a great spot for a nice casual date. The place is lightly themed with an old school Chicago vibe. Nothing overwhelming. Which is good. For an appetizer we got the garlic loaf which was surprisingly toasted just to our liking and very soft on the inside. It was delicious. Our deep dish pizza was pepperoni and red onion. Just a heads up it does take 25min-30min for the pizza to be ready, but it is well worth the wait. You can taste the high quality ingredients as well. I love that flavor in every variation of deep dish they have here. Waiters were polite and kind. They checked in often and did their job, so no complaints there. Will definitely come back again! read more
4 years ago
By far one of the best pizza restaurants in Sonoma County. You will never leave hungry. Each ingredient tastes very fresh and what's not to love about made to order pizzas. Very classic pizza joint. I always get a bunch of toppings and make my own combination pizza. The pesto garlic bread is always a good starter. High quality ingredients, perfect dough. Don't come here if you're not ready to be in a food coma read more
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