FOOD & DRINKChicago
The Deep-Dish Debate: 5 Pizzas Worth the Wait
MSMySitti Editorial
Aug 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Aug 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Ask five Chicagoans where to get deep-dish and you'll get six answers. We took a different route: the ratings. Across our curated database, pizza spots with more than a thousand reviews tell a clear story — and Gino's East, with 19,810 reviews at 4.7★, still wears the crown for first-timers.
The move most visitors miss
Order before you arrive. The classic rooms bake to order and a deep-dish takes 45 minutes — call ahead or order at the door and take a walk along the river while it bakes. Your future self will thank you.
Sitti's take
Visiting soon? I can build your days around everything in this story — just tell me your dates and style, and I'll do the rest.
