Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · South Shore ·
Long-running institution with thin-crust pies, sandwiches & pasta
Long-running institution with thin-crust pies, sandwiches & pasta
"All three Italian Fiesta locations in the city are open until midnight from Sunday to Thursday, and 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. This pizza is designed for carryout, with a memorable crisp crust dusted with herbs. President Obama endorsed the Hyde Park location when he lived in Chicago." - Jeffy Mai
"Opened in the late ‘40s, Italian Fiesta is a popular South Side staple with five locations. The pizza is also a favorite of President Obama and was served at his 2009 inauguration. It’s carryout-only and customers should expect to wait at least 45 minutes, but the reward is a solid thin crust pie with a buttery crust, lots of topping choices, and a hefty amount of oregano." - Ashok Selvam
"There are several locations of this iconic Southside pizza spot, which has an equally iconic ordering situation: You call a central number, a real live human being will answer the phone, you tell them which Italian Fiesta you want to get your pizza from, then they’ll place your order. Wait time varies (it can be anywhere from 25 minutes to three days—yes we’re serious), but one thing is guaranteed: The pizza will be great. The thin crust is a little soft, topped with a sweet sauce and lots of cheese. The whole thing reminds us of cafeteria pizza bread in the best way possible." - adrian kane, john ringor
"There are several locations of this iconic Southside pizza spot, which has an equally iconic ordering situation: You call a central number, a real live human being will answer the phone, you tell them which Italian Fiesta you want to get your pizza from, then they’ll place your order. Wait time varies (it can be anywhere from 25 minutes to three days—yes we’re serious), but one thing is guaranteed: The pizza will be great. The thin crust is a little soft, topped with a sweet sauce and lots of cheese. The whole thing reminds us of cafeteria pizza bread in the best way possible." - adrian kane
"Italian Fiesta is mentioned as a top-tier Chicago pizzeria that sets the bar for excellent pizza." - Ashok Selvam
