Recently this place has been bought up by my friends and I had no idea! It's still so popular that you have to be on top of getting reservations and it is difficult because it's a small space. After coming and being biased towards pizza I can see why it is constantly packed! Overall one of my favorite thin crust in the city. Amazing crunch and ingredients were tasty. You choose what to add to your pie and In terms of my favorite of the 3 I got were sausage + mushroom, hot honey + pepperoni, and italian beef. 9.2/10 read more

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It's only mid-March in 2026 and I've been coast to coast on my pizza excursion. In New York in January I had Speedy Romeo and Impasto both in Clinton Hill Brooklyn and both were fantastic. Los Angeles I had Gjelina in Venice Beach and Pizzeria Sei in West Los Angeles and (again) both were excellent. Chicago this year I've had Dimi Dimi in Lincoln Park and tonight Pizz'Amici in Fulton Market and both outstanding. But if I had to pick a winner (so far) my 2026 champion is a tie: Both Chicago joints were crushing this wood fire favorite hands down. Pizz'Amici is this small, crowded, loud and incredibly popular parlor making some of the best pies around. There cracker thin, old school pizzas are sublime. We ordered their 14" pizza with onions and sausage and we enjoyed the hell out of this pie. It was flavorful and snappy! The staff here were at the ready for any thing you needed - pronto. I've been "around the block" a few times and I know when some foods are special. Tonight Pizz'Amici got my attention big time and it's way up on my "Go To" list, which is pretty damn exclusive list! read more

Pizz'amici is hands down my favorite pizza spot in the city. Their thin crust pies are next level. No fuss, no overhyped ingredients, no unnecessary reinvention. Just simple, properly executed pizza that delivers every single time. The crust has that perfect balance of crisp and structure, the sauce is clean and balanced, and the toppings are exactly what they need to be. Nothing more, nothing less. As a chef, I appreciate restraint. It takes confidence to keep something simple and just do it right. That's what this place does. Reservations aren't the easiest to get, which tells you everything you need to know. But even takeout never fails. The consistency is there, and that matters. It's a must visit for any real pizza lover. All the great reviews and buzz around this place are absolutely for a reason. The Chef Recommends read more

I saw a write up that Pizz'Amici was voted one of the best pizza places in the country. I stayed up until 1am to book a reservation a month in advance. Imagine my disappointment when we bit into our pizza. It was nothing to rave about. Crust was crispy and thin, but it wasn't a very good pizza. We all rated it subpar for the hype. Pequod's is much better in terms of flavor. This was a miss for us. read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I agree with several reviews! Really unsure about the hype. We went here for dinner in the first week of December. The ambience was lacking. It's just a room with tables and chairs, not much character really. Our server was trying really hard to be cool. He had an extremely casual attitude which I thought wasn't very professional. Coming to the pizza- It's not bad pizza but it's not worth the hype either. It was salty and lacked any specific flavor. The salad wasn't bad, but I wouldn't come here just for that. Very underwhelming experience considering the hype. read more

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Pizz'amici is one of the newer pizza restaurants in Chicago which has been getting a ton of hype, and they're always booked out. Somehow, I managed to get a reservation for a Friday evening (I did make the reservation a month in advance though). The restaurant itself is not super spacious, so all of the tables are really close together. On top of that, it's super dark inside--this all creates for a fairly intimate but slightly loud environment. We went with the Burrata, Focaccia, and BYO Pizza. The burrata and focaccia combination was heavenly; their focaccia was so pillowy and flavorful. The pizza was also really good. I'm not sure if I would say it's the best pizza in Chicago, but it was certainly delicious! I like that they're really flexible with doing toppings on half of a pizza (and only charging you for the half), so we were able to try a lot of different combinations. We tried things like regular cheese, spicy pepperoni + hot honey, giardineria + sausage, etc. I really liked their ratio of pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings, and the crust was really yummy. Overall, it definitely is an extremely good pizza. I don't know if I would care to fight for a reservation again in the future, but if I have the opportunity to come back, I certainly will! read more

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Hard to walk in but easy to get take out!!! Super solid tavern style, probably some of the best in the city. read more

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We couldn't get reservations so we went just before opening at 4pm and waited outside about 15 min and were able to snag a table for three. We started with the Caesar salad which was fine but nothing special. I wish the lettuce leaves had a crispier romaine and there was something off with the dressing and there just wasn't much of it. The pizzas, though, did not disappoint in the least! The pepperoni with the hot honey drizzle was our favorite. It was absolutely delicious. The crust was paper thin and had a crunch to it around the edges - all really good and balanced. The sausage with giardinera was also slammin. Glad we came, it was a great meal and the staff was friendly and helpful. read more

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Is it worth the hype? That's probably why you're reading this review. I like a good tavern style za as much as the next person. I had to see if waiting up for a month in advance reservation would be worth it. They took a real minimalist approach to the interior design. A few pics along the white walls, a bar set up in the back. Pretty basic. The service was fine. We ordered the Caesar salad and the chopped salad. The chopped salad was giving "scala" and I will be ordering that ever time. The Caesar was also really good. Now for the pizza review. We ordered two pizza. The first one was a Pepperoni and banana pepper. It was solid. The second pizza was 1/2 sausage and peppers 1/2 Italian beef and giard. The Italian beef had great flavor. Overall I like the sausage and peppers pizza the best but there wasn't a bad slice. We did get two cocktails that were good. I would order for pick up in the future, don't know if I need to dine in again. read more

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Went here on Saturday. We went because of the TikTok hype. The wait is long, definitely make a reservation before you go. We ordered the Halal pepperoni pizza and a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was pretty big and canned feed up to four people. Secondly we ordered a regular size pizza that can feed 2 to 3 people. The Caesar salad was not the best they do use butter lettuce instead of Romain. The dressing on it wasn't a traditional Caesar dressing... It was not good. I wouldn't get it again. The pizza, was decent. I do like thin crust Tavern style pizza, but this pizza was extremely thin. There was barely any cheese or sauce on it. I tasted the halal pepperoni prominently on it though. It wasn't bad. I would rate a 7.5 out of 10 as far as the flavor of this pizza. The pizza tasted like a cheese cracker. It was different! We definitely fell for the hype. The pizza was reasonably priced for what we got. We did eat the whole pizza. It did the job. The ambience in this place looked like a movie! It's perfect for a date night. It is small and intimate. I'd go back again just for that vibe. The front desk lady was really nice and professional. I would give this place another try in the future. read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Halal pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of the best pizzas I've ever had! The crust is so thin and crunchy it was perfect. I'm not usually a fan of pizza crust but this doesn't have one so I was able to eat the whole thing. The toppings were flavorful. Would definitely come back to Chicago to get this pizza again. read more

It's tough reviewing a no frills pizza joint that has reservations over a month out, but PIZZ'AMICI does what it does very well. What you will get is very great, quick service, a menu that's 100 percent focused in and around one size of pizza and a very solid drink menu for a small place. I feel like if I was a long time regular I would be annoyed at the tourist feel because it's very intimate and feels like a place you can hang out at for hours. Food is simple and delicious. Ceasar salad and the capatona is a must, and the pizza is light and crispy, not the most amazing pizza you will ever have but hits the spot everytime. read more

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A really good tavern-style crispy pizza. Amazed by the story of this starting in the basement and pizza brought friends together. Reservations are hard to find, I think because it's a very small, cozy space and it feels like a family dining room. At their recommendation, we got a jalapeno and hot honey pizza which was incredible. Not too spicy but had a lot of flavor. I was in love with the crust--how it was able to hold the weight of the toppings without being too dense. It had a great bite and had a lot of flavor as well which was exciting to me. I cannot claim this as my favorite thin pizza in the city BUT I definitely within the top 3 and would love to come back to try more combinations of toppings. Shout out to the focaccia though that was incredible. My only disappointment is the dessert menu, maybe they will add more of a variety (and something gooey and chocolatey) in the future! read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Jalapeno and hot honey pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love thin crust pizza so I knew I wanted to try some tavern style pizza while in Chicago. I don't even remember how I heard of this spot, but was so excited to get a reservation for 9 pm on a weeknight while in town. Nate and I arrived and they couldn't find my name on their list. Turns out, I made the reservation for a month later, womp womp. They were SUPER kind and accommodating and let us wait for a spot at the bar. I also didn't realize they closed at 9, so I am so grateful that they let us stay. Because this place was amazing. We started with some drinks - I got the Amalfi spritz, and Nate got the pepperoni negroni. When I tell you this was the best Negroni I've ever had, I'm not being dramatic. It was super balanced and smooth, and delicious! The menu is pretty small, with a few starters, salads, a couple desserts, and the pizza. You get to build your own but they recommend three or fewer toppings, so we did sausage and mushroom. When they say it's cracker thin crust, they mean it. It was super crispy and thin, which I really loved. I like tavern style wayyyy more than deep dish! We even ate the leftovers cold the next day and they were still delicious. I will say that it was definitely quite salty, but I loved the quality of the ingredients and the savory sauce. Plus we had great service from everyone we encountered. The space is tiny and reservations are highly recommended - just be sure you're making them for the right day! read more

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This pizza is something that you would really enjoy if you prefer a saltier option. The thin crust and crisp within it is amazing, the sauce is a bit too salty, but still does work. The cheese is good, but I would say this is a saltier option compared to most. The thin crust is great and eats well, having you want more in the process because of how many slices you can eat with it being so light. Overall, solid pizza and service but location is smaller and does feel like a mom and pop pizza joint which is cool. read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Halal Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally scored a reservation at Pizz Amici and I get why it's such a tough table. The space is small and cozy, which adds to the charm but definitely makes it a hard res to snag. We started with drinks: the espresso martini was excellent, and I tried a dirty gin martini with anchovy, unique, fun to try, though probably a one-and-done for me. For apps, we split the chopped salad, meatballs, and focaccia bread (a perfect trio, and they kindly added an extra meatball since we had four people). Everything was fresh and flavorful. The star, of course, was the pizza. We ordered two tavern-style pies: a pepperoni with hot honey, plus a half sausage/giardiniera and half Italian beef/giardiniera. The giardiniera definitely brought the heat (pretty sure it's from JP Graziano), but it worked perfectly. Two pizzas were just right for four people, and they absolutely lived up to the hype crispy, bold, and packed with flavor. Loved the pepperoni the best! Service was great, the vibe was warm and homey, and the price felt more than fair. All in all, Pizz Amici deserves the hype and a full five stars. Definitely worth going if you can snag a table. read more

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It's hard to get a reservation here but we were able to get a table for an early dinner. Nothing wrong with the tavern-style pizza but the place is overhyped and overpriced--expensive for what it is. Pizzas are build-your-own. They also have apps and a specials menu with some options like beef and spinach cannelloni (which I got). The foccacia was a little too salty. Just an FYI--your whole party needs to be there to be seated! The space is a bit small and crowded, with okay service. read more

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Pizza The pizza was solid. The toppings were fresh and well-proportioned, which really let the crust shine. Service: The staff was friendly, but service was noticeably slow. Ambience: It was unbelievably loud inside and dimly lit. It's possible it was an off night, but the noise and lighting made it hard to chat or concentrate . read more

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mixed feelings about this one... for how much it was hyped up, i was (just) slightly disappointed. i think the pizza was great but a little too salty and think i would've liked a little higher crust to toppings ratio. maybe tavern-style is just not for me their focaccia was perfect though and definitely favorite bite of the night! plus the vibes were fantastic and definitely a perfect spot for a girlie yap sesh! read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Italian beef & giardinera + pepperoni and hot honey half and half - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is going to be a hot take given the hype and how difficult the reservation was to get, but pizza a'mici sadly did not live up to the hype. This is a cracker thin pizza crust, which was a new style for me. The bottom of the pie tasted a bit burnt, which on such a thin crust really over powered the other toppings and flavors. The pizza is huge so you'll definitely leave full and the salad was very good. They had good service, which especially appreciated with a late night reservation. read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

CRACKER thin crust throughout the WHOLE pizza. If you like to hear a nice crunch when biting into your pizza, this is the pizza for you. Ordered ahead since the indoor area was packed. Was so nice outside so decided to eat on the bench. Easy pickup and friendly staff read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Cutie pizza box - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food is absolutely unreal but leaving 3 stars because my friends and I waited in line at 4pm and sat at the bar, not even a table, and the bartender kicked us out saying "I have to kick you guys out, there's a line". I walked out and there was no line? Also we were sitting at the bar and had drinks left in our cups? And it had not even been 2 hours yet. And there was FOUR of us at around 5:30 pm so pretty early. So that really annoyed me but again, incredible food so it was disappointing to see. read more

We ordered two pizza with these combo of toppings: 1. Sausage, Mushroom, Onion 2. Pepperoni, Black Olive Solid tavern style pizza done right. Crust was crispy and soft. Good distribution and quality of toppings across the pizza. Decent at best price point for small to medium groups but too high for large groups imo. Assuming you get 2-3 toppings. Service was slow because I think they're also getting a lot of takeout orders. Service was also professional, not hospitalitable/friendly. read more

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10/10 in food, service, and ambiance! Cozy, old school family-vibey spot that feels so classy but completely welcoming all at the same time. You can taste the quality of ingredients in the delicious pizzas, along with seriously the best garlic bread I have ever had. Appetizers and cocktails were also on point. I do personally know the owners and am so proud of their accomplishment - this is a must-go-to spot!!! read more

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WOW! I can see why this spot requires a reservation so far in advance. We learned of Pizz'amici through the One Bite pizza review, and left as repeat customers for so many more reasons! Our own review....10/10! This quaint restaurant only has a handful of tables with family ties woven throughout. From the names of the dishes to pictures all around, Pizz'amici is a labor of love. Service is impeccable, as well. Food notes: Watermelon Spritz--light and refreshing! Fun twist on a classic Focaccia--airy with a perfect charred crunch on top. Pairs perfectly to soak up the sauce from the meatballs Carol's meatballs--does not compare to any other restaurant meatball! Perfectly cooked and melts in your mouth. Breadcrumb on top gives it a great crunch. Flavor is insane. Pizza--compliments to the chef! This wafer thin crust held up throughout the entire pie. No flop. Sausage paired well with each combo we tried. Giardiniera was hot! read more

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I placed an order online for pickup. I ordered a 14 inch thin crust with sausage and another with pepperoni. I placed the order at 4pm and it was ready at the time promised at 6pm. While the pizzas were good, I felt they were definitely a tad bit overpriced. The pizzas were paper thin, so less dough being used, yet still charging a higher price than their competitors that are using more ingredients. I mean the pizza was paper paper think. Very crispy but it was definitely delicious. Some parts of the pizza were burnt, which I do prefer. I enjoy eating pizza in a shapes and sizes. Deep dish, pan, tavern and then this, paper thin stuff. Would I come back again, definitely. It was that good. It's worth the hype, just wish it was a few bucks cheaper. read more

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This place is always packed but for a good reason, the pizza! It's super thin crust tavern style but very good. We typically do takeout and have not had any issues. read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Long awaited - it's so hard to get a reservation, but we finally snagged one and it didn't disappoint. It's what you'd expect in a tavern style pizza place. What to know: -all pizza is 14" and you pick your own toppings, but they recommend limiting to 3. it's about 25 smallish pieces cut per pizza -you can order take out if you can't get a reservation -google reviews said it was BYOB, but as of May 2025, they serve pizza beer and a few wines Highlights -the Giardiniera was evenly distrusted -dressing on the chopped salad was great -pepperoni was tasty Meh -chopped salad severely lacked any of the ingredients mentioned (Italian salami, garbanzo, marinated artichoke, red onion, mozz & provolone, pepperoncini, pecorino) - it was mostly shredded lettuce -crust was paper thin, and I mean thinner than other well known tavern style establishments -more on the expensive side - around $100 before tax and tip for 2 pizzas, 2 glasses of wine, and a chopped salad TLDR, Would order takeout from here read more

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Don't know what's the hype with this place. Pizzas were dry, salty and just not good. It was like eating pepperoni, mushrooms and cheese on a burnt cracker. Wont be back. read more

Finally got a reservation!! 5pm onna nice Friday and the place was packed. I was seated immediately. The menu is mall and straight to the point. We ordered the focaccia bread to start and a pepperoni pizza. The focaccia bread was so delicious. It was salty and kept you wanting more. The pizza was the reason I came. I struggle with pizza here as a New Yorker :). This pizza was super thin and crunchy. Full of flavor. I even had enough left to bring home. We ended by sharing the gelato trio. The pistachio & vanilla were tasty, hazelnut was okay. read more

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Ordered for pickup, was ready on time, very cute spot to eat. We got a large pizza half cheese, half sausage and mushroom. I don't understand the hype about this place. If you like your pizza like a cracker this spot is for you. It is very thin and crunchy. I just like a more floppy piece! Sausage and mushroom had good flavor. Cheese was not great. They do not have ranch here either. Would recommend if you like a very thin crispy pizza. read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Large pizza Half cheese half sausage mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So hard to get a reservation but worth it. Every dish was amazing. The meatballs, pizza with half giardinara/itailian beef and half with sausage and hot honey and the finale cannoli. Free street parking on sundays too! read more

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If tavern style is your thing, and you like burnt crust, give them a look. I did a takeout order based on several social media reviews which raved about it. Amici is not bad but admittedly that style is not my tempo (and I wasn't aware of the burnt crust component prior to pickup.) I don't many people who don't dig their pizza, so this is a "me" thing. Their dining room is a nice setup (albeit a bit loud) which is perfect for a group outing. They also have this cute setup by their window for a couple on a date night! That said, if you want a seat I'd recommend getting there early shortly after opening. I saw a line when I was there and I didn't see a waiting area. Their menu is also on the slim side in case that matters. read more

Have wanted to try this place. Did take out since we couldn't get a reservation. The pizza is great although the sauce has more of a kick than I prefer. The crust is thin and really tasty. We tried the pepperoni on one pizza and sausage on the other. The sausage is delicious. read more

PIZZ'AMICI - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was packed, but we were able to walk in for 2 in about 45 minutes on a weeknight. The only walk in spot was the back bar, but it was BYO which is nice. Staff is super nice and friendly but the food took forever. The salad was fresh baby romaine that was great. The pizza itself was fantastic. Incredibly crispy and ton of topping it's and fresh meat. read more

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Notes: I think this is proper tavern cracker crust. I did like it but think thin crust is better. Sorry Chicago. Good toppings but why was hot honey $3?? Hello??? Was def pricier than a pepperoni pizza should be Immaculate vibes, very red, very hole in the wall feel but impossible to get a res. Drink was teeny tiny and hella sweet read more

My brother and I visited on a Saturday afternoon and were able to be seated right away. We shared a pizza, meatballs and Caesar salad. I would say the meatballs were delicious and we enjoyed the pizza. I would not order the salad again, it tasted salty and the flavor was just not my favorite . Everything looked beautiful though and it's a cute little restaurant when you're looking for some good pizza. read more

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I ordered the pizza for pick up and I'm going to do it again in a week. Thin and crispy cracker-thin - outstanding! I ordered the pepperoni well done and it was fabulous! To die for! I can't comment on the ambience because I did not eat at the restaurant, but it was well worth the trip to pick it up. My friend wanted a casual birthday and to hang at home and we are going to pick it up again for her - can't wait! meanwhile, hopefully we can make it home without eating half of it in the car lol Yummmmmm! Sooooo good! read more

I read a lot about this place on so many platforms, and they all raved about the pizza. The website itself features many of them! I walked in at 7 pm on a Wednesday, and I was able to get a seat at the bar! It's a great place for a date. Very dimly lit but not that loud. I just got the Chicago Thin Crust Pizza with Italian beef. It's the thinnest crust I've ever had... which made it delightfully cheese and topping forward. I really enjoyed alternating (sometimes omitting) the amount of Parmesan and red pepper flakes I put on each portion. There are also two unisex bathrooms; both very clean! I love it when establishments have more than one bathroom! read more

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Walked in at 8 PM on Thursday night and was able to get a seat at the bar right away. It's BYOB until probably the end of the month, so bring some wine! The Caesar salad was pretty good--we enjoyed the full-sized anchovies. The focaccia was SO soft and fluffy. It's thicker than what I'm used to, but I still really liked it. We ordered the sausage, pepper, and mushroom pizza, which had a very thin, tavern-style, almost cracker-like crust. The sausage itself was SO delicious, and the mushrooms were chunky and fresh. I really enjoyed the pizza, but I think I prefer Vito & Nick's--their sauce is a bit sweeter, while this one had a more zesty flavor. The vibe is cool, the staff is friendly, and everyone seems super excited about the pizza. I had a great time chatting with them! NGL, I was a tad disappointed because I expected it to be mind-blowing, and it wasn't--but I'd still definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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