GINO'S EAST

Been around since the 70's. Pretty good deep-dish pizza at downtown and Rolling Meadows locations. Some of the other spots are mediocre at best. Not nearly as good as Lou Malnati's or the original Pizzeria Uno or Pizzeria Due in downtown C ... more

Been around since the 70's. Pretty good deep-dish pizza at downtown and Rolling Meadows locations. Some of the other spots are mediocre at best. Not nearly as good as Lou Malnati's or the original Pizzeria Uno or Pizzeria Due in downtown Chicago (not Unos Grill at various locations, which does not use the same recipe as the original and is not very good)I also think the concept of encouraging graffiti all over the walls is a bad idea and makes it feel kind of dirty. less

Many Chicagoans consider Gino's the quintessential deep-dish Chicago-style pizza (I know transplanted Midwesterners who come here for their cheesy fix whenever they're back in town). True to its reputation, the pizza is heavy (a small chee ... more

Many Chicagoans consider Gino's the quintessential deep-dish Chicago-style pizza (I know transplanted Midwesterners who come here for their cheesy fix whenever they're back in town). True to its reputation, the pizza is heavy (a small cheese pizza is enough for two), so work up an appetite before chowing down. Specialty pizzas include the supreme, with layers of cheese, sausage, onions, green pepper, and mushrooms; and the vegetarian, with cheese, onions, peppers, asparagus, summer squash, zucchini, and eggplant. Gino's also offers salads, sandwiches, and pastas -- but I've never seen anyone order them. If you want to take a pizza home on the plane, call a day in advance and Gino's will pack a special frozen pie for the trip. less