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Professor Pizza - Old Town

3.4 (125 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Nektaria R.

Enjoyed the patio to ourselves tonight. Nico was an excellent server. Mozzarella onion rings we delicious. New York style pizza with sausage and cheese was not what I expected. It was ok. Like the cracker style better. It's not as greasy. Still, our little guy loves the professor so we come here whenever we can.

NY pepperoni slice
Jordan L.

I came in before a show at Zanies hoping to grab a quick bite. I didn't see Individual slices on the menu, but they do offer NY slices at the bar. They happened to be closing early for a private event the night I came in, but the staff was still very courteous and did a wonderful job. There's plenty of seating on the interior. They may have an outdoor space but I'm not sure since again I was at the bar. They had a decent local beer selection on tap. I had a piece of pepperoni which was really good. I would definitely stop back into try some of their other menu items

Sadaf S.

Their halal pepperoni pizza on a granny crust is TO DIE FOR! It has ricotta cheese and the thickest tastiest crust. We ordered it to our hotel and it stayed piping hot. Definitely would love to go in person one of these days but delivery was perfect for this trip!

Pepperoni deluxe thin

Pretty decent spot but I a little pricey. 2 drinks, one appetizer and one pizza $90+ Not sure I'd be back but I'm glad I got to try it regardless. The Pizza has ricotta cheese and pepperoni. I'd say 7/10 flavor.

Deluxe pepperoni - 18" x 12" SICILIAN (gluten free)
Ellison N.

I'm having a hard time deciding on a rating for this place. For me the food is a 4.5/5 but the service was more of a 2/5. On one hand I was really impressed. I was pleasantly surprised that the gluten free sicilian crust was soft, fluffy, and not dry. I really liked the balance of the pepperoni, ricotta, and hot honey. The other people I went with tried a variety of other pizzas and really liked them as well. The portions are large and great for sharing with a group. But oh my, the service! It was pretty near terrible. Our waiter was nice but I waited 45 minutes for a cup of water. He refilled half of our party's waters a few times but never the whole table at once even when the opposite side was out of water as well. One person I was with ordered a pizza without cheese due to a dietary restriction which doesn't seem like a complicated request but they messed it up not once but twice. The location is great and there is more seating than I expected. It wasn't terribly loud when we were there either which I appreciate. However, as other reviews mention, the prices are a bit steep. I would be willing to go back on food alone but the lack of service makes it hard to justify.

Margarita pizza
Kendra M.

My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 41/50 Month tried: July Favorite dish: Vodka Sauce Pizza Professor Pizza was a happy surprise! I like that you can order any pizza in any style. We split a vodka sauce pizza and a margarita pizza and both were loaded with toppings and very good. The sauces were really delicious. I will say, it was very expensive. Definitely a place to go with people who have similar tastes so you can share a pizza. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with a huge bill for your own orders.

Pan J.

Pizza was great but we mistakenly got the cracker crust and it was too thin and dry for our liking. We would try a different style next time! The salad was also a little too (bleu) cheesy. And the wait time was insanely long. Hoping to try the other location!

Laura C.

You can't go to Chicago and not have some pizza. Ambiance here seemed super chill. They have plenty of seating at the bar, booths or tables. My family and I really enjoyed the Sicilian style gluten free pizza here last Saturday. The pizza bread was so fluffy and scrumptious. So heavenly! The sauce and over all flavor it had of basil and garlic was so mouthwatering. We also had some honey hot wings that were gluten free and they did not disappoint they were finger licking good. Even the celery was so fresh and crunchy. Needless to say we left feeling complete. The service was very friendly as soon as we came in we were greeted and our server was prompt about getting everything we wanted. He offered us to order with him or they also have a barcode you can scan and put in the order yourself. We decided to just go ahead and order with him. It wasn't too busy that day and we already knew what we wanted prior to stepping in. Highly recommend this pizza spot to everyone because they are so inclusive and delicious! This is another spot on my list to come back to!

White Pie (Detroit style)
Ariana G.

Decent pizza spot! Located in the heart of Old Town by a ton of other bars, shops, and restaurants. The vibe inside is cool and looks like a fun place to go to with friends. I really liked the food but the only thing I would've done different is get all our pizza thin crust. We ordered one pie grandma style and one Detroit style. The grandma style is considered "thin" but it was so thick... Just having 2 very thick pizzas was so filling. The overall flavor of both were really good though. My fav was the white pie. The mozz onion rings are a must!

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Miles S.

Shoutout my brotha Tony and everyone else going for a dream in food! Love the story and the passion behind the dedication to the profession. Pull up, stay eatin and eat even more for me!

Amelia B.

What can I say? The deluxe pepperoni on New York style crust left me speechless. Perfect size slices, amazing flavor that was elevated by the whipped ricotta delicately arranged on the pie, and the thick crust was cooked to perfection. You can't go wrong with pepperoni and hot honey. The night got better when I saw Professor Pizza himself in the iconic sweatsuit, sunglasses and chain! Deduction on a 5th star due to challenges with the online ordering system. The concept is great: scan a QR code to place orders, split checks, and close out at your leisure. BUT it wasn't intuitive to use and I think it's still fairly new, as a few servers were also unsure on how to navigate it. The QR code ordering takes away the opportunity for a more personable experience, but staff did a nice job still checking in. Maybe adding in an option to let staff know you'd like a box and are ready to go would be helpful? I'd absolutely come back here again!

12" GRANDMA (gluten free)
Clay G.

After some less than stellar volleyball performances, my friends and I were pretty hungry. Professor Pizza absolutely hit the spot. They have several celiac-safe gluten free options that are absolutely delicious. The ordering is completely online and you can easily mark that you have a gluten allergy. I wish I lived closer to the Professor because it's such a convenient and tasty option.

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Vaishnavi W.

Went for lunch to Professor Pizza. The ambiance was good. The food was good too, a bit pricey though. The place did not have many vegetarian/vegan options. Also a feedback, the menu does not have 'V= Vegetarian/Vegan' or 'GF= Gluten Free' written in their menu against those options. It could be confusing for customers who do not eat meat. Honestly, I was not very happy with the service. There was only one server during our visit. Although the restaurant wasn't very busy--with just two other tables occupied--the service was still lacking. The server seemed new. She greeted us politely, but when it came to taking our order, she appeared confused and was unable to answer our questions. After each question, she would ask us to wait while she went inside to check with someone, which left us feeling quite confused. When it was time to pay, we asked to split the bill three ways--as any group of friends would normally do at a restaurant--but she struggled with the system. She stood there for 10 minutes trying to figure it out, and then took our cards inside, presumably to ask someone for help again. She was gone for over 15 minutes, and we had no idea what was happening. My feedback would be to ensure that staff are thoroughly trained before handling customers on their own. If they are still undergoing training, it would be helpful if they politely informed customers that they are new and still learning. That small acknowledgment would go a long way in setting expectations and improving the overall customer experience.

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Some of the best pizza in Chicago and vibe and service to match! Will be back soon - the professor is a magician!

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