Dicey’s has tasty tavern-style pizza with unique toppings - Review - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Most tavern-style pizza spots in Chicago have predictable topping choices. Not Dicey’s. This West Town spot has range that extends past a good classic pepperoni pie. You’ll also find some tasty unique pizzas like cacio e pepe, the Hippy Flip with mushroom and parmesan cream, or the sausage and spicy giardiniera. All have a crispy crust with a slight fluffy chew towards the center, and since every pizza comes in smaller 9” sizes, it’s easy to have a solo meal or order several if you're with pepperoni-only purists. In the grand pizza scheme of it all, Dicey’s isn’t necessarily life-changing pizza, but the variety paired with a fun divey space adds up to a good time. So grab an Old Style (admire the matching sign behind the bar) or a very Chicago, Malört-infused slushie to wash everything down. Food Rundown Pepperoni For all of the one-topping pizza people, this is for you. The combination of crispy crust, tangy sauce, and perfectly charred pepperoni cups is a great version of a timeless classic. photo credit: Nick Allen Sausage and Giardiniera Our favorite specialty pie. The saltiness from the sausage is nicely balanced by the giardiniera, which also gives each piece a zippy bite. photo credit: John Ringor Hippy Flip Bursting with umami from parmesan cream, taleggio, and mushroom, this pizza is very rich—having more than just a few slices can be overwhelming. But those few cheesy slices are excellent. Get this as a side dish to go with your main pizza. photo credit: John Ringor Calabrian Vodka “Vodka sauce doesn’t belong on pizza.” Blah, blah, blah—this pie proves that it does. It has a pleasant kick thanks to calabrian chili, and gets a little bit of sweetness from roasted red peppers. photo credit: John Ringor" - John Ringor