Aurelio’s Pizza is a cherished South Side institution, dishing out excellent thin-crust pies since 1959, perfect for game days and friendly gatherings.
"A South Side institution since 1959, Aurelio’s operates more than 40 locations, including this 5,000-square-foot flagship restaurant with a spacious outdoor patio. The chain specializes in thin-crust tavern-style pies — often favored by locals over hefty deep-dish." - Ashok Selvam
"Started in suburban Homewood, Aurelio’s has been mastering thin crust pizza for more than 60 years. It’s one of the oldest franchises in the Chicagoland area and has expanded to multiple states." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Aurelio's patio overlooking Michigan Avenue provides fans of pizza and sport an ideal vantage point. A great place for Chicago-style thin-crust pizza with giardiniera." - Ashok Selvam
"Urelio’s Pizza, a mobile food truck with a pizza oven, is having a pop-up event at Berkeley’s Chez Panisse for Bastille Day. The menu includes extra-garlicky pizzas, appetizers, salads, and more." - Justine Jones
"This tavern-style pizza specialist near Soldier Field has two outdoor dining areas. While the upper deck lacks heat, the lower is toasty, even during the winter." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
