The Art of Pizza

"Unlike New York, Chicago doesn’t have a lot of slice shops. And eating an entire deep dish pizza by yourself can make you feel like you’ve inadvertently entered a competitive eating contest. Luckily there’s Art of Pizza, which offers some very good deep dish by the slice. The best is their stuffed pizza, which has an extra layer of dough on top. It’s a counter-service operation, BYOB, and their Lakeview location feels like a partially finished basement from the ’80s. But it’s large and great for groups, or even just a slice or two by yourself." - adrian kane, john ringor

"Getting a deep dish pizza by yourself can be like inadvertently entering a competitive eating contest. Luckily there’s The Art of Pizza, which offers very good deep dish by the slice. Yes, there’s thin crust and pan-style, but the best is their stuffed pizza with an extra layer of dough on top. It’s similar to Lou Malnati’s, but with way more cheese. Art of Pizza’s South Loop location is a counter-service operation and BYOB, and much smaller than the one in Lakeview. But there are still a few tables that can seat small groups, and it’s an especially good option when you just want to eat your Art’s Special slice in solitude at home." - Veda Kilaru

"The Art of Pizza is one of the few spots in Chicago that has deep dish available by the slice. The best is their stuffed pizza—same style as Lou Malnati’s, but with way more cheese. It’s a counter-service operation, it’s BYOB, and it feels like a partially finished basement from the ’80s. The large space is great for groups or even just a slice or two by yourself." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"This Lakeview classic is still chugging with a modest dining room off Ashland and one of the few places that sells deep-dish slices. Art of Pizza continues to hold on to a strong fanbase, and its deep-dish features a flaky and buttery crust." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"There’s no need to argue about toppings when dining at The Art of Pizza, which offers thin, pan and stuffed pies by the slice and ready in a hurry. Decorated with a mural of the Chicago skyline, the counter service restaurant offers friendly service and affordable meals with signature pies like the Art’s Special loaded with sausage, onions, mushrooms and green peppers." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff