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Though this restaurant is not in New Jersey, I just had to post a review on it. My girlfriend and I were in Wisconsin for a wedding and out flight out was cancelled so we had to scramble last minute and got a flight out of Chicago early the next morning. After driving to our hotel, we decided to go into the city to see the Chicago Bean (or more correctly known as the Cloud Gate). While in the city, we decided it would be sacrilegious if we did not try a true Chicago Deep Dish pizza. After a bit of research and a desire not to walk or drive far, we settled on Pizano's, a fairly large pizzeria only a block from the park. The interior was busy with customers and waitstaff. There were photographs that adorned the walls and the seats were very comfortable. The pizzeria also housed a bar and several TVs where people could watch the latest sports games. Everything felt very authentic. The waiter informed us that the deep dish would take about 45 minutes to reach our table and, at first, I thought this was because of the high population in the restaurant. It wasn't until later that I realized that truly fantastic deep dish pizzas take a longer time to cook than the New York style I'm used to. Now before seeing or trying the pizza, I have always joked with people that New York Style pizza is the dominant pizza style in the US. I always joked that Chicago Deep Dish was just a cheese casserole. After seeing and tasting the delicious creation brought to the table, I still think Chicago Deep Dish is a cheese casserole, but it is a delicious one at that. The cheese was so molten, it strung right off the slice as I cut it. The sauce was rich and tangy, but also slightly spicy. The crust was thick and fluffy, but crispy on the outside. This pizza was extremely filling and extremely satisfying. I was worried, at first, that we wouldn't get one of the better, authentic Deep Dish pizzas the area is known for, but after tasting this pie, I know that we made no mistake going to Pizano's. While I am not a local from the area and I don't argue that there are likely even better locations to enjoy Chicago Deep Dish, my girlfriend and I were definitely not disappointed with the pie we got. And though I'm still partial to New York Style, I definitely won't be so hard on Chicago Deep Dish from now on.
Cody ObroptaCody Obropta
00
Pizano’s Pizza is, especially the East Madison location, MY PIZZA PLACE!!! I've been living out in the middle of nowhere Texas for > 10 yrs. The first thing I do when I come back to Chicago 》》》Pizano’s Pizza downtown. MY CITY, MY PEOPLE, MY PIZZA 💞💞💞 I love all the Chicago sports jerseys and photos at Pizano’s. The last time that I wore my Blackhawks jersey, in Boerne Texas, I was waiting to have new tires put on my van. I was told, in no uncertain terms, THAT I WAS NOT WELCOME THERE BECAUSE I DID NOT COME FROM 7 GENERATIONS BEHIND ME😳 soooo it makes it only that much more sweeter when I surround myself with MY BLACKHAWKS, MY PEOPLE, MY CITY, MY PIZZA!!! On this visit, the host, a young man, made my chianti, salad and deep dish Mark's special that much more memorable. I really appreciated his positive, get-'er-done spirit. There was a hiccup in service. He cheerfully stepped in and ..... got-'er-done. He did NOT say, "That's not my job," thus I had a 5 ⭐️ experience. Thank you, sir! On that note ("that's not my job"), I stayed at the Hampton Majestic that night before taking the Amtrak Texas Eagle back home. I usually take the emergency stairwell down after checking into hotel rooms to make sure I know how to get out in the event of an emergency and to ensure it meets safety codes. Can't tell you how many times they do NOT meet safety codes. This one was terrifying. TERRIFYING. I got to the bottom and could not get out. Body slammed the door THREE times. Went up a floor .... exit blocked and door LOCKED. Walked up to the 3rd floor. Exit blocked but was able to open that door. WHAT A PANIC!!! I stopped at CFD Engine # 1 fire house the next morning on the way to the train station to report it .... get it corrected ASAP. Too much detail but there was WAAAAAY more wrong with that EMERGENCY EXIT. What was I told by the CFD SEVERAL times??? "THAT'S NOT OUR JOB." 😲😲😲 Me: So if someone dies in that stairwell, then it's your job???" CFD RESPONSE: Yes Do you think Pizano’s host should be running the CFD???
PRSPRS
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When we met Chach, he told us that every Tuesday after 9 college students get free pizza and dessert. Obviously we took up this offer, the first time we were only charged for appetizers. The second time we were charged for appetizers and drinks and we hadn’t realized Chach charged us another about 50% tip. Third time, we got one appetizer everyone got waters, and one sprite, we came with the intent of not spending any money because we were told we’d get free pizzas and dessert. The times before we’ve had Chach as a waiter, he made us incredibly uncomfortably, calling us hotties, touching our shoulders, holding our hands, and saying weird and creepy stuff mind you we are all 18 while Chach is in his 70’s. He’s also secretly selling his own patches that say “the chach” on it for $25 which I assume is against their policy because he told us to hide the patches when he showed us them. When we received our receipt, our total was $48.56 and Chach automatically added a “20%” tip, making our total $77. If you do the math correctly 20% of $48.56 is $9.71. We were also charged for 8 drinks while we got 6 waters and one sprite. When we confronted both Chach and the manager about this we were constantly interrupted, when we mentioned Chach’s odd behavior, such as false advertising, making a weird comment about my friends race, and being very creepy and making us incredibly uncomfortable the manager said “How dare you say that about Chach” and claimed Chach wasn’t a “normal waiter”. It seems that Chach can get away with scamming and utter creepiness because of his “reputation”. We understand that we received a “good deal” but we were under the impression that we weren’t paying for anything but the appetizers and the one sprite we got or else we wouldn’t have come. Chach also put his own cinnamon in our desert the second time we went which is against health violations. I would stay farrr away from this shady establishment, there are so many better restaurants in Chicago, go anywhere else.
3005angel3005angel
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This pizza spot was recommend to me. Upon entering, I went to the hostess stand and the hostess said it would be about a 5 minute wait and to wait outside. Directly next to the hostess area was a bench my friend was sitting on. I walked 2 feet over and the hostess l, I guess, thought I was going to sit down and she literally yelled at me “I said you have to wait outside ma’am!!!” I’m like girl, I’m telling my friend that we have to go outside and wait! Seriously this was incredibly rude and really couldn’t believe it. Things were better once we were seated. The restaurant is so incredibly beautiful and exactly how I would want a pizza place to look. The decor and charm was all there. Our waitress (Jessica) I think 😅 was so sweet. We really appreciated her. Wings were without a doubt 10/10. Super crispy just the way I like them! Now for the deep dish pizza, I have to say was very underwhelming. I’ve had better deep dish pizza at my local pizza place in Raleigh, NC and that’s saying a lot 😀 The pizza didn’t taste finished, very doughy and not enough sauce. Actually kind of bummed we ended up having to pay for this. I felt obligated to eat it even when none or the table really enjoyed it. The thin crust pizza was delicious! Perfect amount of pineapple and pepperoni. Garlic bread was very good as well! I would probably come back and give it another try. Prices seemed higher then average. I saw many people ordering the pasta so that will probably be what I order next time. EDIT: changed my review to two stars due to the owner’s response to my review. He/she did not acknowledge the borderline harassment from the hostess that occurred in the restaurant. Will not be going back.
Rebecca Erin PaganRebecca Erin Pagan
40
If you’re in Chicago and looking for a quintessential deep-dish pizza experience, look no further than Pizano's Pizza & Pasta. Right in the heart of Chicago, this spot offers the true taste of the city’s famous deep-dish pizza. Right near the bean! The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, perfectly setting the stage for a classic dining experience. But while the pizza was fantastic, the absolute highlight of our visit was Glenn, our server. From the moment we sat down, Glenn brought an exceptional level of service that truly elevated our dining experience. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, Glenn made us feel like regulars even though it was our first time. He guided us through the menu with enthusiasm, recommending the perfect pizza combinations and ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His charismatic personality and genuine care for his customers made all the difference. The deep-dish pizza itself was quite good. I didn't love the crust myself but I will say it was buttery and crisp, almost like a regular apple pie. Overall, Pizano's Pizza & Pasta delivers on its promise of fantastic Chicago-style pizza, but it’s the stellar service, particularly from Glenn, that makes it a must-visit. Thank you, Glenn, for making our experience memorable! We’ll definitely be back!
Dan McEleneyDan McEleney
10
Went into Pizano’s in the loop tonight 7/27/2022, after the movie in millennium park. I was with one other person and just wanted to grab a quick bite to eat and head home since it was 9pm. Walked in the hostess was on the telephone she didn’t even acknowledge me and she looked very dissatisfied. Told her we were just going to bar and she kind of motioned like whatever to us so we went and sat there. The bartender was a younger blonde woman who was in a mood as soon as we sat down she said last call was in two minutes even though they close at 10. I reassured I knew what I wanted and would be quick. Some other patrons came in after us and were sat at a table in the bar area by the manager, the bartender started yelling last call over and over again. It was super uncomfortable and aggressive. A positive the pizza came super quick even though she said it would be 30 min. Which was fine by me, the only negative it was kind of burnt. I ended up taking it to go because the whole vibe was super awkward with the bartender and the manager and no one even gave me utensils to eat with. The only reason I would visit Pizano’s again is because I live by the state street location and it’s always great and the service is on point.
Anika AllenAnika Allen
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61 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60603
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Area mini-chain with Malnati roots that dishes deep-dish & thin-crust pies plus pasta & more.
attractions: Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Cloud Gate, Skydeck Chicago, Willis Tower, Riverwalk, Buckingham Fountain, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel, Macy's, Hyatt Regency Chicago, restaurants: Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago, Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe, RAMEN-SAN, Nutella Cafe Chicago, The Purple Pig Restaurant, The Dearborn, Giordano's, Shaw's Crab House, Miller's Pub, Cindy's Rooftop
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