Pizza Dada

Okay. No pictures because I ate everything too fast. This place is heaven for vegetarians and carnivores. I eat meat, but ordered a mushroom slice and a tri colored grandma slice (homemade pesto, ricotta, tomato sauce). It was incredible and filling. Came back my next day in office and ordered the Vodkaroni (the sesame seed crust has a nice umami)—I thought the slice looked like it maybe was too saucy but it was perfect! I ate everything by hand and did not make a mess. Also had a grandma slice of mushroom. So, so good. Your grandma doesn’t make pizza like this. This is the only place now. I only have eyes for Pizza Dada in the loop. Also should note, I have a pizza oven, pizza steel etc, I regularly make my own thin crust, Detroit style pizzas, and travel to New York for business several times a year for work and always grab a slice there—so I’m kind of a pizza snob. Trust me when I say Pizza dada is the real deal.

Slice spot with the best crust this new Yorker has ever had in Chicago (and most NY places too). Premium ingredients and crisp flavors that pop - and speaking of crispiness, they should sell the crusts all on their own they're so good. The sesame crust on the vodkaroni is one of the best bread bites I've had, reminding me of sesame sticks and also bagels. Do not throw these away! Absolute gem hiding in plain sight but there's nothing plain about the flavors even on the mouth watering plain slices Freshly sliced mortadella and soppressata elevate these amazing slices, and the Caesar salad pizza is such a crisp and refreshing bite and complement to the richness of the vodka and pesto on the grandma pies that would make my nonna cry with joy (God rest her soul) Pretty sure I closed the deal that made my quarter because he wanted to try one of the garlic knots. Not only do I now have my go to lunch spot and best slice in town but a promotion thanks to pizza dada

The pizza was really flavorful, the dough was nice and crispy, the pepperoni and cheese also had amazing flavor. The customer service was great, the owner greeted. Definitely coming back, more than once.

I'm visiting Chicago for work, and I stopped into this spot while doing a happy hour with my coworkers. The NY-style pizza was fantastic. It had this crispiness to the crust and a slight charred flavor that only added to the complexity. The pepperoni and sausage on top were well-flavored, and the pizza was, importantly, clean. It was a lot less greasy than other slices I've had in the state, and I was appreciative of that because it felt cleaner and it sat lighter in my stomach. It was refreshing; it was soul-warming, and it was delicious.

So good - wasn’t expecting my slice to be amazing as it was - but it was amazing. Had the vodka slice. 10/10

Started out great, but has quickly gone down hill. They can't keep up with a lunch rush. Pizza was very dry and poorly covered by the cheese. Ran out of pepperoni at Noon! Too pricey for poor quality. It's great if u can get a well prepared slice, but too much a crap shoot on how well prepared it is day by day.

Really happy to have discovered this place! The NYC style pizza is outstanding and it’s my first of many. I look forward to return visits so I can try out some more from them.

Very legit pizza slices. Had the tartufo, great crust and flavor (did wish it had something tangy, like pickles onions or a citrusy element, but it was still excellent) and supreme grandma. The grandma was super crunchy, outstanding tomato sauce, lots going on. That slice is a winner. Definitely recommended.

As a disclaimer, I feel that this type of pizza and deep dish are in totally separate categories. It's like apples and oranges - the two cannot be compared. With that said, the pizza here was one of the best slices I've had in well over a year. It was perfect; I have no notes, and I would happily order again. I decided to go simple this time with a slice of Margherita pizza. All around perfection! The crust was thin and very crispy without feeling like a tortilla chip. The cheese and the tomato were bold, flavorful, and fresh. The top contained fresh, hand-torn basil for maximum aroma, and a drizzle of oil. It was hot, and it was delicious! The cost of about five bucks a slice is pretty reasonable too, considering how expensive everything else is. The service was very polite too! Final verdict: I can remember the first time I had a slice from Regina Pizzeria in Massachusetts. That first-bite feeling...Mmm! The same thing happened here, something that is, believe it or not, quite rare with me.

Located in the Sterling Food Hall, you get whole pies or by-the-slice at pizzA daDa - We ordered: +a slice of the Tartufo - with pesto, roasted mushrooms, ricotta, and truffle oil +a slide of Cheese - with grande mozzarella and tomato sauce +and, a slide of the Grandma Slice - with sausage and pepperoni Unfortunately, we weren't fans of the crust, as it was a little dried out; also, the cheese and the toppings could have been distributed more appropriately. They have some tables, but they do fill up quickly. Service was totally fine! Metered or garage parking available in the area. +dried-out crusts +located in the Sterling Food Hall +metered or garage parking available

I am an NY-style pizza addict and have tried it all in Chicago; there are *maybe* three places in this city that I would put into the top tier for NY-style, and Pizza Dada is one of them. Visually it's stunning - exactly what you imagine an NY slice should look like when you close your eyes. Thin, equal parts crisp and chew, maillard perfection on top and beautiful leopard spotting underneath. And the taste matches the visual - the instant I took that first bite, I tasted New York. If you're after an excellent NY slice in Chicago, Pizza Dada belongs at the top of the list.

The pizza was good, and the salad was good, but as I watched the man make the pizzas, he wasn't wearing gloves--just using his bare hands. He was also ringing people up with the same hands, and that right there killed it for me.

Amazing Loop spot with NY style slice that is supreme. It's located in the Sterling (fka National) Food Hall. The Sterling website is not tied to their website as of this post but you can order from them directly via their website but going in person is the move. I had the Vodkaroni and Caesar Salad Slice (which is salad on a cheese/sesame crust). AND THAT CRUST! Perfect golden crust and the sesame adds an interesting texture. Don't sleep on Pizza Dada.

I'm a pizza guy and I think about pizza every day of my life. Recently moved back to Chicago after many years in NYC, and while I do love Chicago thin crust and deep dish, I've been seriously missing a decent NY slice which is really hard to find around here. The slices here are very solid, like even if it were in NYC I would give it a good rating and be very happy if it were my neighborhood spot. Had a pepperoni fresh from the oven and it was quite nice. Very thin crust, spotted undercarriage, good crisp, cuppy pepperoni. Then a margherita on a reheat which was also great, even crispier. Extra hard cheese and oil post bake, a pungent fresh garlic in there too, and a good crack on the fold. Can't believe I haven't heard about this place in all my searching but seems they are new. If NY style is your thing, you gotta go here. It's surely one of the best NY pizza in Chicago. I'll be back often.

i love this place the pizza is so gooey and dadamazing!!!! i am a real person and the service is exquisite! get ready for a fun adventure and a real treat!! bon appetit

Best pizza in Chicago. Both in terms of deep dish, tavern, and NY slice this is the best. Great vibes and pizzaiolos who love the work that they do. Great prices and really interesting and good specials - both straightforward good ingredients and inventive styles

Very impressed by their white pizza. High quality mozzarella with a white sauce that is very garlic forward, which is a good thing. Cooked well with a nice char to the bottom and topped with ricotta, fresh basil, and freshly shaved parmesan. Much, much better than the white pizza from the previous occupant.

Seriously fun and delicious NY style slices. Vodka-Roni is amazing! Last stall away from the street. Totally worth a visit.