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Paul's Chicago Pizza

4.2 (408 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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PAUL'S CHICAGO PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Jay C.

Paul's hasPause has to be the best Chicago Tavern style pizza in Florida that I have tasted. The restaurant is consistent every time I order. The decor reminds me of back home. The restaurant is retro style Chicago. It puts me in the mind state of Chicago Tavern. Will be returning in the near future and highly recommended this restaurant.

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Vivica R.

Service was great. Prompt and friendly. Restaurant was clean. Pizza was mid but affordable. One slice was about $4. Probably won't be back personally.

XL Sausage & Pepperoni thin crust Chicago pizza

Man, what a good move it was driving over to Paul's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater, FL yesterday... Everybody was super nice and friendly and welcoming -- and the XL Sausage & Pepperoni thin crust Chicago Pizza was dynamite! And it turned out to be a lot closer to Town & Country Tampa than I realized, which is going to be an issue! It tasted like fresh, top shelf ingredients put together by an experienced, talented crew... It even reheated beautifully for my wife's dinner tonight, and she was really impressed... I just finished the last four squares, which is what inspired me to come here to make a review... Incredible... Their menu contained a lot of my favorite things so I will be back...

Arvin A.

This place never is the spot for my wife. She grew up in Chicago and their pizza just hits home for her. Friendly staff and quick service. It's located in the Publix plaza. The pizza has the perfect crunchy crust. The wings are also great. Perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. We usually order garlic parmesan poppers because IT IS A MUST. I encourage anyone to swing by if you're in the mood for pizza . They have all sorts for pizza toppings and make it to how you want it.

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Unique E.

First time I've been to Paul's Chicago Pizza and I was very impressed!!! This is an order at counter restaurant and they bring the food out to your table when ready. Entire restaurant is adorned with festive themed decor which looks great!! Food was brought out in good time and was perfect temperature. Ordered 2 pizzas, one was the 8" Buffalo chicken pizza and the second one was a 16" thin crust cheese pizza. Both pizzas were excellent!!! The thin crust was perfectly crispy and not over cooked!! Highly recommend trying this restaurant out!! They have a great variety of menu choices in addition to what we ordered. They have soft drinks as well as draught beer and more to drink. Looking forward to visiting again soon to try some more of your menu items!!! Great job overall to the server and also kitchen staff for making my experience worthwhile!!

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Peter N.

Ever since I moved to Florida from Chicago I have been looking for real Chicago style pizza. I have found places that advertise Chicago style pizza that is not Chicago style pizza! Finally, my search is over! Paul's Chicago Pizza has real Chicago style pizza. The stuffed pizza pictured is incredible. 1 piece is a meal. The stuffed pizza weighs in at 5 pounds! Unfortunately the St Petersburg location does not offer the stuffed pizza so I took the ride to Clearwater. Well worth it!

The thin crust is delightfully flavorful.
Jean M.

The best pizza I've had in a long time. Do yourself a favor and Don't miss out. Smal town quality in the big city.

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Ex Chicagoan here, great thin crust done properly. The sausage is the authentic fennel style reminiscent of home.

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Excellent pizza! The stuffed pizza is huge and must weigh a ton! Very nice place. We always have leftovers.

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The best pizza in town. No egg in the NY style is a plus! A lot of traffic locally goes to Nona, but we almost always go to Paul's.

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1 year ago

DH and I go for the Chicago deep dish pizza or the thin crust. Both topped with onion mushroom and onions.

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5 months ago

We've been enjoying Paul's pizza for over 20'years. They know what they're doing and they do it right!

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1 year ago

The best pizza in Florida! Hands down! I drive from an hour away to get my Paul's! The service, food, everything is top notch!

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1 year ago

Pizza was great and salads too!! Pricing was reasonable also! We went before a show at the Ruth Eckert hall

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Ask the Community - Paul's Chicago Pizza

Is this place good for a larger group of 10?

Yes i think they could put a couple table together in the middle. Def give them a call. They have tables in the middle and a like a handful of Both around.

Do they have a full bar?

No, only beer type beverages

Do they still offer a lunch buffet?

I'd call and ask.

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Paul's Chicago Pizza - pizza - Updated May 2026

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