Came in after a performance nearby and tried plain, pepperoni, margherita, and the "Macho" pie--NOMG. Some of the best pizza I've had in a long time.Crust is unique (sesame seeds = ), and everything had that perfect cheese-to-sauce balance. The Macho pie was the standout--super flavorful and just hits. My daughters (6-9) loved the plain slice--and surprisingly, the Macho too, which says a lot. Staff was incredibly nice and attentive, even gave us free soda. If you like New York-style pizza--or just really good pizza--this is a must. read more

It's been awhile since I've gone for a late night slice, but I was glad to see Proper Pizza still open and I didn't have to buy a full pizza. $6 for one piece was a little steep but it was huge! I liked the sesame crust, but otherwise just ok pizza, a lot of grease. Probably their made-to-order pizzas are better since they haven't been sitting out and reheated. But the inside had cute seating options, and I'm glad I got my fix! read more

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Love proper pizza!! The slices are huge and always hit the spot. My go-to is the macho pizza with tomato sauce, their special proper cheese, chicken meatballs, macho sauce, chives, and sesame seeds. This place has become our friend group's default for any event or gathering. Can't recommend it enough, especially if you haven't tried the macho pizza yet! read more

Proper Pizza Chicago - Macho pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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3.5 overall. Good variety of options and unique. Can do half & half pizzas which is nice. Service was good. The pizza was more greasy than many of the other pizzas in the city. Decent sizes too. read more

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The food and service here was AMAZING. I'm from the Bay Area and this was my first time in Chicago. It was a beautiful nice little restaurant with comfortable seating. They have 5 dollar slices with a delicious creamy type of pesto sauce maybe? I'm not sure but it was delicious. My first time trying Chicago style pizza was a 10/10. Staff was also very and kind. I'd love to come back soon just for this pizza read more

Proper Pizza Chicago - Slice of pepperoni and cheesy garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious pizza! Really good thin slices with the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. I ordered 2 slices (which are huge by the way) and it turns out each slice comes with a drink too! (Coke, Diet Coke, sprite, bottled water). I took my pizza to go and they offered me Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes also. For individual slices they had cheese, pepperoni, and sausage, and their full pizzas are made to order. I got a cheese slice and a pepperoni slice (2 huge slices were about $15). Would love to come back and try some of the more unique pizza flavors because I really liked what I got! The sesame seeds on the crust were a nice unique touch. The space is surprisingly big, open, bright, and clean with plenty of tables for eating in. It wasn't crowded, but the service was good and my pizza was prepared quickly! read more

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The pizza is decent, but the pricing is insane. Ordering a full 24" pizza is more expensive than buying 8 individual slices. The value on smaller pizzas is even worse. I wouldn't order anything except slices from here. Also, no fountain drink machine which kind of sucks if you want that with your slice. read more

Catching up on Yelp reviews in 2024. I have been multiple times, but the last time I visited was on St. Patrick's Day weekend. Proper Pizza is a quick bit spot and a drunk food spot catering to college students near DePaul as it's open late until 2am on weekends. I haven't ordered a full pie and have only done slices. Crust: 7 Cheese: 8 Sauce: 4 Toppings: N/A Overall: 6.33 One thing that distinguishes Proper Pizza is the crust as is has sesame seeds on it. Definitely different. Cheese is the best part of the pie as it's very gooey and flavorful. Crust has decent flop. Sauce to cheese ratio is off as it needs more sauce. Proper Pizza has decent pizza and is a great bang for your buck. A giant slice and drink was like $7 so it's a solid deal. I think the pizza is mid at best, but that's ok. It's definitely tailored to the students of DePaul and late night drunk food, which is a solid business plan. Stop by Proper Pizza if you are looking for a late night slice! read more

Proper Pizza Chicago - Cheese Slice. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The pizza here is unreal. The crust is like nothing I've tried before. Add on the amazing staff and you have a great combination. This place is not to be missed. A must for anyone in Chicago or visiting. read more

Amazing pizza and great service, it's worth every penny! 10/10 recommend. It's my favorite pizza place in Chicago!

You can get a giant slice of pizza and a drink at an affordable price. They're open late and have a few different pizza options. Very cheesy, thin crust, and delicious! read more

Proper Pizza Chicago - Slice Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you are in the mood for a unique pizza, go and try Proper Pizza. It is a thin crust pizza that looks undercooked but is the perfect texture. The bonus of the sesame seeds on the crust is a nice added touch. We've tried a few different pies since Proper Pizza opened in our neighborhood and highly recommend both the Truffle and Hawaiian styles. Both had bold tastes and a good helping of toppings. Finally do try their macho sauce with the pizza. It's a flavorful extra to add when eating the crust. read more

Proper Pizza Chicago - 13. Hawaiian (16) - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great and unique pizza! Delicious and unique options for non-pork eaters. Our pizza had chicken meatballs on one half and beef sausage and beef prosciutto on the other half. We also loved the sesame seed crust. It was hard to pick a favorite! Please don't leave without the Nutella pizza. The crust was so flaky. The owner chatted with us and couldn't have been nicer. It was our first visit, but won't be our last!! read more

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It's a unique flavor profile which I like. The cheese and sauce are very good and if you like sesame seeds the crust will work for you. There were a few not proper aspects though. Definitely stingy on the topping at least on mine. Also the prices are definitely higher than they should be. read more

I've been hearing about this place a lot and finally got to check them out over the weekend! I got the Truffle Pizza, and I had to try the Nutella Pizza too so I grabbed that as well . I really liked the Truffle Pizza! You can really taste the truffles (and smell them as soon as you open the box) and the pine nuts and sesame seeds added a bonus to the texture. And you just can't go wrong with Nutella Pizza . They make it on a filo dough which is light and flaky and is a great touch. Some of the staff (maybe managers/owners? I didn't ask) were watching the Greece vs. Kosovo (this place originated in Kosovo) soccer game that was going on at the time, but they were super friendly and welcoming as soon as I stepped in. Very hospitable and it was a great experience! Definitely check them out when you can! read more

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Top notch pizza shop with great service and very nice people. We got there late and they stayed after hours until we left. The space is a bit cozy but I liked the interior and it's pretty clean. read more

We went to Proper Pizza on a whim and it was the best decision! The options were great, and all delicious. Great vibes for seating and music, and super friendly staff! read more

Very delicious pizza! Cute interior! Employees were very nice. We got the barbecue chicken pizza with the sesame seed crust and it was excellent. Would recommend! read more

I love all pizza so when Proper opened in the neighborhood, I was thrilled to try it out. What won us over was the sesame crust. We loved the macho but also the hawaiian - the crust + the thin style pizza makes is a different experience but one every pizza lover should try. We have gone back a few times now for dinner and late night noshing. The staff have been friendly and food is ready super quick. I was once struggling with a stroller and juggling pizza boxes from my to-go order and someone from the restaurant helped me - absolutely above and beyond! read more

Can't say this is the world's 'best' pizza but you know, it's a terrific pizza. Saw it a few weeks ago and kept wanting to try it out and FINALLY DID. First off, one of the few places in the US that offers 'corn' as a topping. Yeah yeah, I've been told 'we don't put corn on pizza.' Try it out; you don't know what you're missing. I had the pepperoni, sausage and veggie. Loved the pepperoni and not sure why I took the sausage (don't care much for sausage on my pizza). The vegetarian was fantastic but could use some more vegetables on it. There is a wonderful 'chew' to the pizza. As I ate the first slice, I was excited to get to the crust; never seen sesame seeds on a pizza. Damn this works and it works well. The space inside was really cool. Clean, seemed to have been renovated for this new place and the owner Tony was super friendly. This pizza joint originated in Kosovo (Tony, forgive me if I'm wrong) and they have some 50+ locations in that area of the world. Can't wait to custom order a pizza soon. read more

This place is proper bo!!!! Great pizza Great atmosphere Would love to come again Great service read more

Amazing!!!! Food is super tasty and easily shareable. The workers were super sweet and helpful and gave us some complimentary drinks :-) the music is also sooo good. the ambiance is fresh and the restaurant itself is super clean. i would def recommend and will be coming again read more

Finally a great replacement for our beloved Renaldi's! Since Renaldi's on Broadway closed last year, we have been on the search for a perfect "NY Style" pie. Naudi's, Max & Izzy's, ZaZa's are good, but they have just not hit the spot for us. Proper did! The surprising thing is that this is not traditional NY Pizza, they are actually an Eastern European joint. But it checks all my boxes- Cheese has a nice chew to it, crust is thin and cooked perfectly, sauce is lovely and light. We only got slices tonight (which were quite large!), but next week we will order a pie- they have some very interesting topping combinations! Sorry it took us so long to go to this place. We will get this on our rotation for sure. read more

Great service and amazing pizza. My fav pizza in the area. Very welcoming atmosphere.

NEW SPOT ALERT from Europe to New Zealand, Greece to now CHICAGO . Couldn't have been happier to be a part of this grand opening of PROPER PIZZA CHICAGO, first one in the US since they were founded in 2002 Fun fact; the guy who handed the Nutella crispy pizza over was THE FOUNDER. Just casually making pizza Love love LOVED the flavors at this spot, the MACHO was definitely our favorite topped with chicken sausage, their signature proper cheese, herbs and their MACHO sauce made with yogurt, parsley, dill. Really flavorful and I couldn't help but eat almost half this pizza myself I never love crusts but WOW this crust is phenomenal. Topped with sesame seeds. I recommend getting their sauce on the side to dip We also had their Proper Pizza made with beef salami and beef prosciutto + mushrooms , Proper cheese. So good and fresh, not too heavy Cool part is... They have large party sizes for you and your family/friends - order on Clover and pick up in store. Don't forget their FLAKY Nutella crispy pizza. It's a different dough, topped with peanuts. So good @midwestmunching for more on Instagram read more

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Best service and best food!! Such a great environment and overall a great experience ! read more

Proper Pizza Chicago - Cheese pizza, Cesar Salad, Garlic Bread & Cheeses - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very excited to have the #1 pizza restaurant from Kosovo in Chicago! Their dough tastes really good and the crust with sesame seeds is a new twist on pizza I've never had before. As a big sesame bagel guy, this was a great addition! Don't overlook all their toppings they have to offer like caramelized onions, crispy bacon, normal bacon, macho sauce, and so many more. Next time I come back I'll probably do a few custom pizzas and just choose a bunch of good toppings and see how it turns out. Also curious on their wings... wonder if there's anything special about those? We'll see... so far off to a great new pizza joint in Lincoln park! read more

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Absolute trash pizza. Terribly underrated overpriced and no flavor whatsoever. Highly disappointed

The pizza was fine but their business practices are super shady. I went in late one night for two slices of plain cheese pizza and they charged me $13. I don't know if they just thought thought I looked susceptible because I'd had a few drinks but I didn't even question it until the next day. Super shady. Make sure you aren't getting ripped off. read more

I have not found too many place in Chicago where I live the pizza. This place is so good! Their pizza has a thin crust and I chose one with sesame seeds. They are so nice and the place is really clean and well decorated. I had a Diet Coke and slice and it was $10. The atmosphere is chill and comfortable. I know it's a bit pricey but delicious! read more

I am not from Chicago so I am not a fan of deep dish pizza. That's why I liked Proper Pizza's menu. We had a pepperoni and the Proper pizza. Both were solid and if I lived nearby I would prob try some of their other options. read more

We come here about once a week. Pizza and staff are always great! Love the sesame crust on the pizza.

my coworkers and I who work across the street were craving garlic bread so we decided to come try Proper Pizza. we also ordered a couple slices of pizza and a salad. they were out of the arugula salad but the man (who I can only assume to be the owner?) said he would bring us cesar salad instead which was genuinely delicious and tasted so, so fresh! we only ordered 1 but he brought out 3, so all of us could have one. we also only ordered 2 slices of cheese pizza but he brought us one extra, just cause! he also gave us free drinks and punch cards - and best believe we will be using them and coming back again and again because not only was the service phenomenal , but the food was SO good. sometimes when I'm craving pizza, the idea of it is so much better than the reality, but that isn't the case here. you won't have a single regret. i can tell they use fresh and high quality ingredients. the sesame seeds on the crust really elevates this from a normal slice of pizza. the crust even besides the sesame seeds is SO good (im a big crust girl so trust me on this). the lettuce in the salad was super crisp, juicy and refreshing - exactly what you want paired against a heavier meal like pizza and cheesy garlic bread! the cheesy garlic bread is exactly what you'd expect; really yummy with the same thin, flaky crust. He also brought us some macho sauce to sample which I would say is a must-try. so yummy - tastes kind of like ranch with some dill in it ? you definitely need to get some to dip your pizza in. Also from the outside this restaurant is very unassuming but the inside is really nice with really comfortable seating/couches and is spacious and clean. I want to try every single pizza on this menu, especially the anchovy!! will be back (again and again). new favorite lunch spot near work for sure! read more

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Expensive for the size of the pizza but dang it this pizza tastes so good. We got it delivered so it was a bit cold by the time we got it but I feel like that's not on Proper pizza necessarily. We will def order again. Loved the crust. read more

Proper Pizza Chicago - 19. Buffalo Chicken (16) - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

S/o to my Albanian ppl bringing proper pizza in chicago and allow people to enjoy the incredible flavors a pizza could have always welcoming and always offering good pizza love love them so grateful for this place bravo read more

This pizza was unique.....ly bad. It was undercooked and totally flavorless. If you find yourself walking past Proper Pizza and think, "oh maybe I should get a quick slice here", do yourself a favor and keep walking to Bacci Pizza, which formerly held the title for worst pizza in Chicago before Proper Pizza dethroned them. read more

Delicious pizza, one of the best in Chicago. I'm not a fan of thick crust or greasy toppings like most pizzas in Chicago, and this pizza met my requirements, with thin crust and tasty, non-greasy ingredients. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely amazing food and even better service. My buddy and I came here 10 minutes before closing on a Thursday night after Lolla Palooza day 1 hoping to get two slices of pizza. Unfortunately they only had one left. The owner (I'm assuming) felt bad and gave us the slice for free along with two waters. The pizza was so amazing we decided to come back the next night after day 2 of the festival. We ordered a whole pizza and garlic bread and dined in, the owner recognized us. He gave us two free sodas and even gave us his phone charger for us to use and we didn't even ask! It's safe to say the service here is a 10/10 and the pizza is absolutely incredible. read more

The pizza is so good! The special green dipping sauce is amazing!! The only thing better is the service, such great guys!!! Already looking forward to the next visit, before stopping at the Golden Dagger for live music. read more

Proper Pizza Chicago - Great pizza, awesome people!! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend tomor, a big guy, told me to come eat here. It was great! People are super nice. Fast and good food.