Our server, Jason was attentive and enthusiastic.
He answered our questions about the menu and even brought in the chief of the kitchen to make sure that my allergen questions were addressed fully.
He had deep dish pizza with two halves custom made for our group. The thin crust Margarita Pizza also being a hit.
Our football enthusiasts does not have to miss the game as they were on the large screen TVs all around the room.
It was awesome and we WILL be back again!
Went there to experience the classic deep dish pizza and I was not disappointed. The pizza was delicious, with a ton of cheese. Great crispy pie. I also had the cheese stick appetizers which were really good, crispy and cheesy as well, tasted home made. Great service! They also have a bar with a great selection of drafts!
We walked into Gino's a little before 5pm yesterday (8/2) and were immediately seated at a high table just feet from the bar. Within 15 minutes from that, there was an incredible line outside waiting to get in!! GET THERE EARLY to avoid the line.
We ordered the Supreme pizza with pepperoni and an appetizer, calamari. Do not order the calamari. It taste like they bought it at a local grocery store. It was rubbery and bland. Had the pizza not been hitting on all cylinders, I would have been angry.
The medium Supreme pizza was 👌 delicious 😋. The pizza took about 50 minutes to arrive. We were told this, but it was well worth the wait. It was cooked perfectly. It may be the best pizza I've ever had. Certainly the best in my memory.
Please note...we ordered a medium pizza because we were very hungry. She had 1.5 slices, and I ate 2. A small would probably be enough for two people.
We ordered the Meaty Legend Deep Dish Pizza here. It had a lot of Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and cheese. It was hot, fresh, and savory. But it got a bit salty after one slice. The crust was surprisingly crispy, feel like it is not a pizza dough, but a pie crust. It’s the first time I have tasted this type of pizza crust.
We also ordered the Charred Brussels Sprout. It’s flavorful with a lot bacon.
The restaurant has really special decorations. All wall and seats have written marks.
Ordered 4 pizzas and all of them were pretty great (Meaty Legend, Sausage/Pepperoni, Margherita, Spinach Artichoke)
Deep dish pizza dough was buttery and soft, toppings were tasty, tavern slices were perfect mix of cheese/sauce/toppings.
I've been a Lou's fan for a long time but Lou's han steadily been decreasing in quality while Gino's has been a pleasant surprise.
I would like to applaud Gino's for offering Vegan cheese! 👏 I am not vegan, but I am lactose intolerant and it meant the world to me to be able to eat Chicago deep dish with the rest of my family! It was just as good as real cheese. It was also only a few extra dollars, definitely worth those $3.Thanks again for this option.
We were here at dinner time but it was a Sunday evening so it wasn't busy. The football game was on pretty much every screen (as it should be in Chicago) and the staff was pretty attentive.
It was the same delicious pizza I remembered from working at a Gino's location back in 2005-2008 and the same amazing appetizers with a few more added in.
Drinks are a bit more expensive but I guess that's the price of the city.
Be careful with the roof of your mouth because everything is piping hot! We tried the spinach artichoke dip, mozza sticks, and Chicago fire pizza. Everything was excellent! Service was fast, and our server was friendly. Loved the graffiti and exposed brick!
Gino's East is a good deep dish pizza place with a nice atmosphere in the downtown Chicago area. The service at this location was good with us getting right in and being helped promptly. We were able to get our drinks in short order and also received our breadsticks shortly after placing our order. I do wish they had cheese sauce but they do have a garlic butter or marinara dipping sauce which proved to be pretty good. The deep dish pizza did not disappoint with the pepperoni and sausage being flavorful in decent proportion to the tomato sauce. The pizza also didn't take too long for a deep dish pizza so that was nice as well. A good visit overall!
Sebastien Sterling-Adams
+5
Went in by myself to sit at bar and have a quick meal and boy did I have a great time. The bartender was so nice, atmosphere was amazing and food was great. Would've gotten a deep dish but it looked like too much for me to eat by myself. Got a me the spaghetti and meatballs and it did not disappoint. Drinks were kind of pricey but the energy of the bar/restaurant really made it feel worth it. Whenever I'm back in Chicago we'll definitely be heading back.
Stopped in for a snack and drink. The tavern style pizza hit the spot. Was able to spirit toppings. Not too filling - like the traditional thick crust. Server said the pizza would take 30 min. We got it much faster. There’s an ice cream place here - but they are two separate businesses
Top 3 pizza places in the world! Don't miss the opportunity to dine here! The pizza is so good! It's so fresh, and the closer you get to the crust, the better it gets. The crust alone is delicious as well. We had half a piece left after dinner, we took it back to the hotel and put it in the fridge. The next morning it was almost as good while cold.
When in Chicago - deep pan. As a tourist anyway this is what we hear about.
I was recommended two pizzerias in the city. This and the other one with a G.
I’ve tried both. And Gino’s is a bit tastier, and the pizza is twice as big. The crust is crunchier, and somehow fluffier. I’ve ordered a small, but only manage led to eat half.
Atmosphere is great - lots of families and friends having a good time.
Tried their deep dish for the first time and it was lovely! We ordered the Chicago fire. Apart from the heat levels that we absolutely loved, the crust was nothing short of blissful. Probably my favourite of all the Chicago deep dish I have sampled so far. Will be back here for more soon!
I came in on a Tuesday afternoon. The host and quickly sat me at the bar. The bartender was very informative which was important as this was my first time ordering deep dish pizza.
The deep dish pizza took 40 mins which was to be expected. It was totally worth the wait! The flavours of the meaty legend were fantastic. The “small” pizza was enough to feed 2 people! As I was visiting Chicago by myself, it would have been great if there was a smaller single portion though.
I will absolutely be visiting again the next time I’m in Chicago!
Tell me how I go to a famous pizza place and have one of the best salads I have had in a while. It had pasta and grilled chicken in it real tears 😢 lol of course the pizza was amazing. This is my first time in chicago. I had to see if the hype was real, and yes, it is lol Definitely check this place out when you visit Chicago!!
Great stop for lunch when we visited the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Seated quickly. Excellent customer service from Dan and Joshua.
My husband enjoyed the Eggplant Parmesan Sub Sandwich, which was a very generous serving. He had a house salad as the side - really big portion with great greens and even olives. I enjoyed the Veggie Sub Sandwich, which was packed with artichokes, cucumber, and arugula. It was so full I couldn't bite into it! Fries as my side were ok, but I think they were frozen not fresh. So I might try a side salad next time.
Great atmosphere with graffiti and art all over the walls (which is true for every Gino's location we have visited). Lively space in terms of sound.
Very affordable meal for the location. What a treat!
We always come here when out-of-towners want REAL deep dish pizza! As usual, we were not disappointed! The pizza was ooey gooey deliciousness and their Octoberfest beer was light and tasty.
The best part of the experience was our server! So polite, funny, engaging and attentive!
Don’t miss out on this place!
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