so yum and pretty view we had great pizza and salad! the staff was really nice too, definitely stop by and see the river!!

My old buddies and I stopped here for a quick nosh after our river tour. My last name is the same as the name of the place. When I saw the high score on the ratings I was happy to try a slice. We got a whole pie with all the meats. The crust is perfection. Crunchy thin crust pizza is the dream and they achieve it here. The service was friendly and efficient. The outdoors ambiance was perfect on a beautiful afternoon. The pie came quickly and looked and smelled delicious. I think you will like this pizza. read more

We've been visiting Robert's for years, and it has always been my favorite pizza in Chicago. We know from past visits that the service can be on the slower side, and we've always been completely fine with that because we love the pizza and the overall experience. Unfortunately, our most recent visit left me disappointed. We came in around 1:00 on a Sunday on a beautiful day, so we expected it to be busy. We ordered everything at once--two pizzas and a salad--knowing that service can take a little longer. The bartender was also serving most of the tables in our section. The salad came out right away, followed by our first pizza. We then waited another 30 minutes for the second pizza. Our server checked in and told us it was coming, and later let us know that she had spoken with the manager and that there had been an issue in the kitchen. Finally, the manager brought out our pizza and said, "I heard you waited a long time for this." What was disappointing was that there was no apology or any real acknowledgment beyond that, and no attempt to make up for the experience in any way. The wait itself really wasn't the problem. (Though it was awkward that one person in our party watched us eat while waiting for his pizza to arrive). We've been coming here for years, and we've always been willing to wait because we love the food. It was the lack of an apology or meaningful acknowledgment that bothered me. As longtime, consistent customers, we expected a little more when something went wrong. I still love the pizza, which honestly makes this experience even more disappointing. I hope this was just an isolated experience, because I'd really like to continue considering Robert's one of our Chicago favorites. Sadly I don't think we will be back. read more

My friends and I went to Winters Jazz Club and after the event we dined here. My first visit to this place. We got nice seats - down by the water and good view of boats coming and going. Our server was very nice and sweet. She had patience to deal with never ending questions from our table. Our apps were very good as well as my mocktail drink. Pizzas were good - I expected more flavor from roasted vegetable one. The tiramisu was delicious. read more

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Had a good experience here. We ordered the seafood pizza and sky pie. Seafood was the favorite. We sat outside (it was really busy and that was the only option), but it was nice being outside by the river. We were sat on the far end but the waiters still provided attentive service which we appreciated. I'd come back. read more

Robert's Pizza and Dough - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The restaurant is right next to the Ogden Slip, so the waterfront location created a really nice atmosphere. We came with a party of six and had a reservation for six, but our table felt more appropriate for four people. The restaurant itself is spacious, so it was disappointing that we felt so cramped. We started with the calamari, which I really enjoyed. The batter was light and crispy without feeling greasy. We also shared the seafood pizza, duck prosciutto pizza, cup and char pepperoni pizza, and the gnocchi. All three pizzas were delicious, with very thin and crispy crusts. The seafood pizza came with a soup or broth that you could pour over it, which was nice and it also came with so much seafood. The cheese was slightly firm, but the pizza was still flavorful and enjoyable. The duck prosciutto had a noticeable duck aroma, melty cheese, and a rich, savory flavor. The cup and char pepperoni pizza was satisfying as well, especially the pepperoni with its crisp, curled edges. The gnocchi was another standout. It was satisfyingly chewy with a great texture and bold flavor. We finished with the tiramisu, which was light, balanced, and not overly sweet. Overall, the food was delicious and the waterfront setting made for a lovely dinner. I just wish we had been seated at a more comfortable table for our party size. read more

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I'll preface this review that it's 5 stars if you sit outside and take in the fresh air and sites. 4 stars for being seated inside. I'm not sure I would have liked to be inside. It was dark and way too cold for a summer afternoon. This place piqued our interest as we saw it was rated top in the world and supposedly better than deep dish. High expectations no doubt. We had the fig jam prosciutto pizza which was very good. A friend had the arugula and prosciutto which was okay. We even had some left over for the next day reaffirming how much we liked it. I've had some really amazing pizzas around the world and US of the likes of Argentina, Italy, Austria, Moab, Long Beach and New Jersey. I'm not sure this would fit in my personal list of favorites but I'm not an expert or voter either. But I am an average consumer/patron. :) read more

We had a work dinner at the restaurant and it was great. We took the outdoor seating next to the river. It was a beautiful evening and pizza was delicious. We also ordered some chicken wings and fried octopus as appetizer. read more

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Beautiful location on the water, the Ogden Slip. So lovely and peaceful. Indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor patio is so nice! Lots of umbrellas. Excellent happy hour! We enjoyed pizza super slices, meatballs, and calamari. The sauce with the meatballs was amazing! Had a nice kick! Loved the sauce with the calamari too. Delicious Arnold Palmer to drink. The affogato for dessert was fabulous too. Tasty gelato. Attentive and helpful service. I definitely want to come back for dinner. read more

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Gorgeous patio dining at Robert's! Amazing view. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Server was kind, attentive, and offered reccos. Caesar salad: 2/5 - lacked flavor, pretty drab, skip The Rita pizza: 4/5 - good pizza, but nothing I need to go out of my way to get again. The house made ranch is delicious, though! read more

Robert's Pizza and Dough - Patio - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We went here and sat outside one Saturday night. The food was delicious and our waiter was so kind. I loved the umbrellas and the patio read more

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We made a 12:15pm lunch reservation on a Tuesday and chose to sit inside to escape the extreme heat outside. They do have great outdoor seating right on the Chicago River, but the indoor dining room was comfortable and a welcome relief from the weather. The place was absolutely packed for the lunch rush, so the service was average, but the food was amazing. They have some items marked gluten-free on the menu, and our server confirmed that every pizza on the menu can be made GF. While it is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, they take great precautions to limit cross-contamination, which gave me peace of mind after informing them I have celiac disease. We started with the apple kale salad and then shared a duck prosciutto with red sauce pizza on a gluten-free crust. The crust is a European-style blend where the gluten is removed from the flour, and it was really, really good. If you are looking for top-tier gluten-free pizza in the city, this spot is highly recommended. read more

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I've been to this spot numerous times, but it seems to get louder and louder with each visit--lately, it feels like a total circus. Despite the chaotic atmosphere, the food and drinks still deliver. I had the beet salad, which was fantastic, and they definitely know how to mix a great Negroni. My sisters ordered the pizza, which looked excellent, and their Old Fashioneds are consistently good as well. It is a solid place for a meal, but you have to be prepared for a very noisy crowd. read more

The sourdough pizza crust was the highlight and was so good! Loved the atmosphere on a warm summer night. Loved the plants, but it attracted a lot of bugs/moths flying around if you sit outside. read more

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If you one of you and a good meal, come here! Definitely get a reservation as a lot of the seating is outdoors and of course, the beautiful weather with the breeze and the view makes this place really busy. It's on the river. We made a reservation and got seating outside on a Friday night. It was super packed.. We got to make your own pizza, I think the pizza needed a little more sauce. It was delicious, but less flavorful than I thought. The crust was great, not too thick like your usual Chicago pizza. Service was good quick and easy. read more

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Before visiting this restaurant I heard a lot of great things about it and after the visit it all made sense. I decided to have my birthday brunch here and it became the best decision I ever made. I know they known pizza but the French toast was phenomenal! It featured a house made dough that turned out to be both fluffy and buttery. I also got the eggs on the side (scrambled) and they so savory! Also to add, the bottomless mimosas are 90 minutes long which should be more than enough time to get where you need to be lol read more

Stopped in for lunch with friends after the Chicago boat tour. Neither of us have had pizza from here before. We are glad we tried it the pizzas were delicious. We ordered 2 pizzas for the 5 of us and that was enough for everyone to get their fill. One was a sausage and pepperoni pizza, I think it's called a carnivore. The other pizza was 2 kinds of pepperoni one regular and the other tasting like chorizo. It had a little bit of a kick but not too much to be over powering. Pizzas came put pretty quickly, and were fresh and hot. Clean inside restaurant. Waiter was great. read more

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The pizza was perfect! Crust was crisp. Toppings were fantastic. Zero flop! It was so good we went 2 days in a row! Had to have it one last time before leaving Chicago. Great environment. Staff was very attentive. First night we were there at 8pm second time right at opening at 11am. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

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Our first girl dinner of our Chicago trip was Robert's Pizza and Dough. My friend had found their restaurant online and so we were all really excited to check it out. It was maybe a 15 minute walk from our hotel which isn't anything at all but it is by the water so it's pretty cold. When we arrived we were able to get seats without reservations which was nice. Between 6 girls we order calamari and meatballs to share along with the Cali Itali pizza and Carne. Umm the food was so delicious, the meatballs had so much flavor and really huge definitely a good little share. Then the calamari was perfect, not oily and super crunchy, I haven't had good calamari in forever so this hit the spot. Our pizzas were perfect, the dough had good flavor and the toppings were just the right amount. It's not Chicago's tavern style or deep dish but this was by far the best pizza we had all trip. Note, the bathroom is down a spooky hall but it was really nice. The people here were so friendly and the food is superb. I bet during Summertime this place is just beautiful to eat outside! Ugh, I cannot wait to come back! read more

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first time going to robert's pizza after living over here for several years. we preferred the arancini as a starter, it was a bit spicy (not too bad, but just so you're aware) and the arugula prosciutto pizza. the pizza was yummy, I would say better than average but pretty standard. I would say I was pleased, but not blown away. fun little vibe on the canal (or whatever you want to call the small river) and although it was a rainy night, we still enjoyed the atmosphere. we sat at the bar bc it was fully booked, but no complaints there. read more

We recently held a company party at Robert's Pizza and Dough Company and from start to finish it was perfect and such an easy process. Working with Katie to set the dates, menu etc was simple and efficient, her communications were spot on. Our party guests had a wonderful time so thank you. The food & service, was amazing ( shout out to the proscuitto & fig jam pizza!) and the wait staff, Jesús & Maria were so attentive and we were treated so very well. If you are looking for a venue, look no further. Thank you so much again to all the team! read more

Robert's is legit!! We ordered take out and ate it by the lake. 10/10 taste and vibes. The crust was phenomenal, ranch was perfect, and the Mediterranean salad was very fresh and well-dressed. We ordered the Duck Prosciutto. The prosciutto was great - you can really taste the duck! Top 3 'za spots in the city for sure. read more

Pretty good pizza. Visited Chicago and thought we'd pick up a box. As a New Yorker, just not into deep dish but still wanted to try some famous Chicago style pizza. Picked up the Rita. Was ready in 15 minutes and overall, pretty good. I'd come back and try again for sure! read more

Had a fantastic river side patio dinner at Robert's! It was great weather to be out and while they were busy both inside and outside, we were seated fairly quickly for dinner time on a Saturday. Our server was kind and frequently checked in on us for refills. Our group opted to get a chorizo pizza and a carne pizza, both of which were delicious and flavorful! The chorizo pizza had a great mix of toppings (goat cheese, tomato, chorizo) that all went well together. the carne pizza had plenty of toppings and tasted wonderful too! Honestly forget the Chicago deep dish chains and come here, we did not regret it! read more

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UPDATE: I added a star because our experience was acknowledged by the restaurant management. Service matters and while we didn't need anything fixed or reimbursed, I so appreciate that level of focus on customer satisfaction. We got it delivered via DoorDash as we heard great things about Robert's gluten free crust and we had someone visiting who eats GF. The sauce was excellent, but we were disappointed by the lack of meat on a carne pizza (it was light cheese, but we thought that was fine) and our crust was so hard and chewy that we literally couldn't power through the outer edge of the crusts after eating past the toppings. The salad was fine, not remarkable. I didn't see anywhere on the site that mentioned the size of the pizza so we gambled a bit that we would have enough for 3 adults, but we had enough since we didn't love it. It was our first time and maybe we would try again without GF, but it's a very expensive pizza so maybe take that into consideration. read more

This place was VERY busy, we had a reservation so got in timely but wow it was packed. We were soo excited to try the pizza but were underwhelmed. The ricotta tasted like goat cheese although they assured me it was ricotta. The crust was unedible bc it was so burnt. Service was meh, saw our server maybe 2x, to order and then when we flagged her down for the bill. Great views from the outside deck, almost like sitting in holland overlooking the canals. Overall, dont recommend. read more

Robert's Pizza and Dough - Build your own pizza, with supposedly ricotta altho it looks and tastes like blue cheese - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had an awesome experience here in River East. The weather couldn't have been better, and their outdoor seating really made the whole meal feel like a perfect Chicago moment. We started with the mussels, which were absolutely on point--fresh, flavorful, and a great way to kick things off. Our server recommended the acorn squash, and I'm really glad we listened. Such a great seasonal dish, and it felt like we caught it just in time before it's gone. A highlight was Robert (manager/owner) stopping by to say hi--super friendly and genuinely welcoming, which added a nice personal touch to the experience. Great food, great service, and an ideal outdoor setup. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Easy to navy pier or the river if you need to walk those calories off read more

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Came here for Sunday lunch. The place was still festive! The to-go order area was also busy. It's nice that there's is an indoor separated waiting area to pick up to-go orders. The pizza looks good, but unfortunately the toppings were too dry for me. The crust was crunchy but has a stronger "charred" smell/flavor, but my mom loves it. Totally depending on your taste, you may love or hate their pizzas. read more

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Pizza had a sturdy undercarriage and good toppings but the meatballs were the stars of the show. read more

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This was one of the food highlights on my recent trip to Chicago! The neighborhood is beautiful this time of year, so if you can I recommend requesting outdoor reservations. They do fill up quick and walk in wait times were over an hour. Service was standard, we did feel ourselves looking around for our server a little bit, but the food was delicious! Most of the salads are big enough to share between two people and the apple hazelnut was a crisp and refreshing start. The cup and char was delicious, perfectly crisp thin crust without being greasy. I recommend getting the hot honey on the side, especially to drizzle on the crust. read more

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LOVE Robert's!!!! Everything about it is amazing. The pizza is delicious, the drinks are also delicious, and the ambiance is perfect. The pizza can also be made gluten free. It's tucked away in the city but right by a quiet branch of the river, you really can't beat the location. They can accommodate really large groups as well so it's great for a big party size. Summer nights at Roberts are my favorite. read more

Robert's Pizza and Dough - Pepperoni Pizza and espresso martini - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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AMAZING!! Definitely some of the best pizza I had in Chicago, the ingredients were super fresh and so tasty! Walked up and had a 20 minute wait without a reservation; we were sat pretty quickly, a very indoor and outdoor atmosphere: outdoor seating right on the river so perfect for a nice day; would HIGHLY recommend and I'll be back! read more

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Just ordered a caramelized onion pizza with black olives and 1/2 grilled sausage Received a pizza with half black olives , half sausage. And no caramelized onions. Bummer read more

I love Robert's! The crust is perfection: airy with a little crunch. I've been here multiple over the course of several years (since they first opened), and I've loved every pizza. My favorite topping is caramelized onion! I haven't been there for brunch yet, but those pizzas also look delicious. Pizzas are fairly priced, ingredients are super fresh, great ratios of all pizza components, and they're consistently made well without variability. I can always count on a good pizza from Robert's! The location is also excellent. I love dining on the patio when the weather is nice and enjoying that Chicago River view. Note when dining in on the patio that it can get pretty crowded with a long wait time. Takeout has always been speedy! Tip: if you have leftover pizza, make sure you heat it up in the microwave a bit to make the crust soft again! read more

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Yummy pizza and plenty of specality options. Cinco de mayo was around the corner so they had decorated the place to the T. There was great indoor and outdoor seating. Make sure you get the ranch nd the calibrian chili oil!!! We had no issued with service and was seated fast. read more

Robert's Pizza and Dough - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me just say, Robert knows what he's doing in this restaurant. This place got recommended by locals while visiting Chicago so I knew it had to be good. The place is quite large and has indoor/outdoor seating. The indoors section I was at has a cozy dim lighting vibe. Everything was clean and the staff were really nice. I tried their seasonal acorn squash pizza and it's definitely up there as one of the most unique and flavorful pizzas I've had. Also their crust... I mean just look at it. As a tourist, if I'm ever back in Chicago this is my first stop. read more

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Got the cheese and veggie pizza and their ranch was literally the best ranch ever! Got this for takeout but I know it would have slapped if we sat in the restaurant. This is a must place to try and would definitely come back here again read more

Robert's Pizza and Dough - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a great time at Robert's. We celebrated mother day here on a Saturday. We ordered calamari, wings, drinks, and two pizzas, and everything was enjoyable. The service was great -- we even got a table touch from Robert himself. My only issue was with the bill at the end of the night. Our server brought us two different receipts with nearly a $50 difference and couldn't clearly explain the discrepancy. We paid the adjusted bill, but the experience left us feeling a bit uncomfortable. read more

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Great location and environment. Phenomenal pizza. So glad we happened upon another spot doing a Sourdough crust.

Sooo Robert's Pizza and Dough Company was such a tasty stop! Everything felt fresh and light, which I really appreciated. We sat outside by the water, and the view was really nice. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which is a plus. I'm always down for good pizza and pasta, and this spot delivered. I'd definitely go back! read more

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