Dino's Pizza

Dino’s Pizzeria in Chicago Celebrates 51 Years of Pizza-Making Search | Eater Chicago

"A multigenerational, old-school pizzeria founded by Italian immigrants in the 1950s that specializes in tavern-style thin-crust pies while also serving stuffed pizzas without snobbery. The dining room retains a vintage feel centered around a cherished Faulds pizza oven with rotating shelves; the sauce is balanced (not too sweet or tart) and the sausage is a standout—a zesty fennel-heavy blend sourced from a longtime butcher. The business marked its 50th anniversary after moving to Norwood Park in 1968 (originally opened on Armitage and Tripp) and has broadened offerings with vegan cheese and gluten-free crusts. Deeply rooted in the neighborhood, the family has supported civic events and fundraisers, provided pizza to nearby bars before they built kitchens, and prides itself on tradition and community over internet pizza debates, while remaining open to praising other regional styles." - Ashok Selvam