Ranalli's Pizza Bar - West Loop, Chicago

"Many mourned the loss of WestEnd, a longtime sports bar near the United Center. In a pandemic era move, ownership converted that space into a pizzeria. Though it doesn’t have the same bar feeling as the old spot, Ranalli’s is an established brand and gives fans plenty to cheer for in the West Loop." - Ashok Selvam

"For 14 years, WestEnd served the sports fans near the United Center, living between dive and upscale, providing patrons with something for everyone. WestEnd’s owners closed the bar during the pandemic to convert it into a location of its popular Ranalli’s bar that’s been a Lincoln Park fan favorite. Customers haven’t missed much. The decor is brighter and there’s build-your-own tavern-style pizzas." - Eater Staff

"For 14 years, WestEnd served the sports fans near the United Center, living between dive and upscale, providing patrons with something for everyone. WestEnd’s owners closed the bar during the pandemic to convert it into a location of its popular Ranalli’s bar that’s been a Lincoln Park fan favorite. Customers haven’t missed much. The decor is brighter and there’s build-your-own tavern-style pizzas." - Eater Staff, Eater Staff

"This pizza bar in West Loop is always a good call for sports fans with its proximity to the United Center. Always a popular spot for college (American) football fans, the bar is bringing that kind of attitude with drink and food specials." - Ashok Selvam

"The tavern’s owners, Four Corners will convert WestEnd into a second location of Ranalli’s, its pizzeria that’s been in Lincoln Park for 45 years. A spokesperson for Four Corners reasons there’s been a large demand to-go food during the pandemic, and Ranalli’s menu excels at carryout options. A news release promises Ranalli’s West Loop will remain loyal to the Wolverines. There will still be 33 TVs and a 92-seat sidewalk cafe that management says will be dog friendly. The transformation won’t be a mere name and menu change. Four Corners has brought in noted restaurant design firm Studio K to brighten up the space with modern fixtures and furnishings. Artist Anthony Lewellen will decorate the dining room, and there’s also a mural planned for the inside. Ranalli’s West Loop should be ready by the time the Bulls and Hawks start their seasons. Ranalli’s West Loop, 1326 W. Madison Street, planned for an October opening." - Ashok Selvam