More than three decades of excellent surf-and-turf keep the locals coming back to this big, friendly Northwest-style place just east of the city. Families gather to dig into huge cuts of meat or seafood dishes, while other tasty fare includes jam-packed seafood fettucine, sandwiches, wraps, and build-your-own, half-pound "Whacker" burgers. A salad and soup bar comes with every meal—but save...
"Forsake all other Unos" order pie purists who declare these "world-famous" River North "originals" "about nine miles ahead of the chains around the country" thanks to "classic deep-dish" pizzas "laden with cheese and tomatoes" and balanced by "crispy", "pastrylike" crusts; sure, they're "not much for decor", but "out-of-town guests" appreciate the "old-time feel", and despite "long waits" (Due...
Back in 1943, the business of serving pizza took a giant leap forward thanks to Pizzeria Uno. Not surprisingly, just about every celebrity---from rock star to movie star to Brenda Starr (well, maybe her creator)---stops here, or at its sib… Read More
Pizzeria Uno Restaurant Review:
Back in 1943, the business of serving pizza took a giant leap forward thanks to the opening of Pizzeria Uno. Not surprisingly, this place attracts locals, tourists and celebrities. There’s good reason: deep-dish pies don't get much better. And in this setting --- which is pure Chicago pizzeria, from the checkered tablecloths to the snappy waitstaff --- pizza never tasted so good. There are a...