Pizza Pizzazz on the North Shore

Cravings come and go but our passion for pizza lives forever. You might enjoy an old-school savory pie marrying traditional toppings with oodles of cheese. Or maybe you’ll branch out with interpretations ranging from Hot Hawaiian and Mexican Eloté to a thrilling Mac ‘N’ Cheese. Compare the very best in pizzaland by Exploring North Shore Restaurants.

 

Fatpour Tap Works, Lincolnwood

When It Still Counts as Pizza
Just because they look more ladylike doesn’t mean these gems aren’t still pizza! Fatpour Tap Works (Lincolnwood) compliments their craft beers and gameday atmosphere with a crave-worthy half-dozen flatbreads like The Fatty (pepperoni, bacon, sausage, IPA onions, provolone, red sauce and fresh/shredded mozzarella). Hangar Two by Tangled Roots Brewing Company (Glenview) serves up a tasty flatbread selection from Margherita to Chicken Parmesan with local craft beers in their glass atrium. Taste a twist on Pizza Sticks as Lazy Dog Restaurants (Northbrook) debuts winners like the Black & Blue: creamy blue cheese sauce, hand-pulled Cajun chicken, mozzarella, blue cheese, smoked bacon, caramelized onion, garlic, tomato and green onion.
 

Grateful Bites Pizza Shoppe, Winnetka

Take It Easy, Cheesy
The itty-bitty space with a massive wood-fired stove, Grateful Bites Pizza Shoppe (Winnetka) presents a half dozen red-sauced beauties — like Pepperoni & Hot Honey or Roasted Veggie — and white pizzas including an Eloté with roasted corn. Pizza by Sal (Wilmette) goes casual with New York-style pies, Gluten-Free Sicilian Style and specials like the to-die-for Shrimp in Vodka Sauce Pizza. Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria (Wheeling) is famous for their tavern-style thin crust and deep-dish pizzas. Dress ‘em up with a Dipping Flight (ranch, marinara and garlic Parmesan sauces) or experience the Mac 'N' Cheese with creamy Alfredo sauce, cavatappi pasta, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses baked on a garlic butter crust.
 

Saranello's Ristorante Italiano, Wheeling

Get the Skinny on Tavern-Style Pizza
Saranello’s Ristorante Italiano’s (Wheeling) branches out with new Classic Tavern-Style Pizzas, a perfect pairing of buttery, crunchy crust and high-quality mozzarella (carryout or delivery only) in traditional takes or build your own. Kick-back at Firehouse Grill (Evanston’s Main-Dempster Mile) for square-cut Detroit Style Pan Pizza: customize or pick winners like Meat Lovers, Buffalo Chicken or Candlelite White (olive oil, whole roasted garlic, goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, parmesan and caramelized onions). Time-tested neighborhood hangout Village Inn Pizzeria and Sports Bar (Skokie) scores with big TVs, craft beer and their thin (or thick) crust ‘zah in three sizes and more than 20 add-on choices. 
 

Ten Mile House, Evanston

Bistro Vibes: Elevate Pizza Night 
With handcrafted Neapolitan pizzas, curated wines and a warm ambiance, Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar (Northbrook, Wilmette) boasts choices in Bianco (white) or Rossa (red) sauces like the Burratina Rossa with burrata, spinach, pancetta, artichoke, mushroom, basil and truffle oil. Sophisticated Guildhall Restaurant (Glencoe) also shines with their wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizza and premiere bar bevvies. Celebrate something with their Stone Fruit Pizza: stone fruits, arugula, basil, red pepper flakes, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze. Ten Mile House (Central Street Evanston) embraces upscale-casual with beer and signature cocktails joining wood-fired pizzas from sweet and spicy Hot Hawaiian and Thai Chili Pork to the heavenly White Za.