Pat's Pizza & Ristorante
Italian restaurant · Wrightwood Neighbors ·
Family-owned spot serving classic Chicago tavern-style thin crust pizza
Family-owned spot serving classic Chicago tavern-style thin crust pizza
"The self-proclaimed “No. 1 thin crust pizza” in Chicago has legions of fans who agree. The cracker-like crust is impossibly thin and a perfect base for hunks of house-made sausage. Pat’s is family-owned and is very consistent. It may not have frosted glasses or look like a revered institution, but the friendly dining room serves some of the best pies in Chicago." - Ashok Selvam
"Chicago thin-crust pizza is having a moment, with the city’s pizza-makers eager to defy the notion that this is only a deep-dish town. (Settle down, deep-dish fans. The thick slices are still awesome.) Pat’s Pizza in Lincoln Park — which moved from its original Lakeview location after a fire — has a storied history of popularizing tavern-style pies and sports some of the crispiest, thinnest pizzas around. This family-owned spot uses its own sausage blend, which also helps set this place apart. Pies are available for carryout, delivery, and patio and indoor dining. A sidewalk patio is open during spring and summer. Takeout and delivery are here. Best for: Family outings, showing tourists what tavern-style pizza is all about, game night delivery." - Ashok Selvam
"This Pat’s in Lincoln Park has been around since 1950, and has no affiliation with the other Pat’s on this guide. This is pretty much the platonic ideal of a tavern-style pie: cut into cute little squares and spread with a thin layer of tangy sauce that helps maintain the crispiness of the crust. You can dine in, but we like getting it for carryout—it reheats wonderfully." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Arguably the city’s best thin-crust pizza maker, Pat’s has a long history in Lincoln Park and Lakeview of turning out consistently delicious pies. This is one of the prime examples of Chicago tavern-style pizza. The signature sausage topping is a must if porky goodness is preferred. The dining room is comfy and great for families." - Ashok Selvam
"Pat’s thin and crispy crust is so good that it would make a South Side jealous. This might be the best tavern pie in town. The sausage is mixed in-house and always a satisfying bite. The crusts are impossibly thin, and the family-owned pie shop has become masters at the art of consistency. Online ordering is available here." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
