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Gino's East

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Streeterville, Chicago

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Gino's East

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Ranked #6 for deep dish pizza in Chicago
"Good beer, great deep dish pizza & the mozzarella sticks are great!"(84 Tips)
"My favorite one is the Meaty Legend."(8 Tips)
"Definitely my fav deep dish pizza in Chicago so far."(6 Tips)
"Tried the "Chicago Fire" which was delicious."(6 Tips)

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Reggie MillerApril 9, 2017
Finally! I've been wanting to try the Meaty Legend for so long, And it was worth the wait! Super cheesy, super Meaty, super bacony, super hot, super flavorful! Hands down the best pizza I've ever had!
Addam SchimmerJuly 19, 2013
By far my favorite pizza. Awesome building and amazing cheese and sausage pizza. Be sure to get the patty and not the crumble. I try to get out here every time I'm here. Well worth the 400 mile trek.
Alex SloleyOctober 4, 2013
Dang! Best Chicago deep dish I have ever had. Which makes sense since I am a Seattlelite in Chicago. Get the Meaty Legend and revel in its meaty deep dishness. For quick seating, go to the bar.
Erik RowleyFebruary 9, 2014
One of the more famous deep-dish pizza joints in Chicago. The pizza is good, but not great. The atmosphere here is really what's worth coming for. Autograph that wall before you leave!
Cincy JenJuly 15, 2013
Toasted ravioli was a great appetizer to share while you wait, had about 6 pieces. Deep dish cheese and crumbled sausage was amazing!! Just off N. Michigan ave, great stop for a shopping break
Its Yo Boi Big DaveNovember 8, 2013
Awesome Date Night Pizzeria!!! Food is Fresh and Delish! Hahaha! even the booth seat fit me and I'm Bigggg & Sexy!!! We had the BBQ Chicken Pizza thin crust!!! The Bomb!!!!!! Yeeeeeeez!!!!!
Gina MondragonAugust 31, 2015
The pizza was AWESOME. The ingredients tasted fresh, they were generous with the portions, and very good service. Definitely my fav deep dish pizza in Chicago so far.
naveenSeptember 18, 2011
it's almost as if they built this place with extra walls so even more people could write on them. don't let your eyes get bigger than your appetite: a medium deep dish is enough (400 cals a slice!)
Kim MarksOctober 17, 2013
So in addition to having the best pizza, Gino's has stepped up the craft beer menu a bit. 5 locals on tap and about 20 decent bottles to choose from. Nicely done.
Nancy PrestigiacomoOctober 15, 2013
Great Deep Dish Pizza. You may want to try to go early before the dinner rush. Takes about 1 hour to get a pizza cooked so you may want to order a salad or appetizer. .
Kevin M. McNally, CMPDecember 11, 2018
Deep Dish pizza offerings accented with crispy crunchy crust, melted cheese and sauces to swan dive into. Choose veggie or meat choices. Save room for dessert!
Dana WegenerSeptember 26, 2014
Minnesotan foodie says if you are looking for a good Chi-town pizza, go for the deep dish w/ sausage as a disc. Good local beer selection as well.
Priya TungrusAugust 24, 2015
The deep dish is delicious! Skip the starters and splurge on the main, it's huge! Be prepared for up to an hour of baking time!
Tobias ReiperAugust 24, 2015
OMG what great deep dish!! A crust that just crumbles and sauce full of flavour, a must try!!!
Darius KalinauskasMay 21, 2018
They said small is barely enough for two people ;) so we ordered the medium... small would have been enough :D other than that staff is friendly and pizza was great!
Evan[Bu]August 20, 2011
Don't order a New York style pizza in Chicago, get deep dish! Get a pie with pepperoni and green olives. To pass time while waiting for your pizza, bring a marker and graffiti up the place!
Shelby SpencerAugust 2, 2015
There pizza is the best! I actually don't like deep dish pizza but I orders it anyways just to try it again and I thought it was amazing .
TV Food MapsApril 18, 2013
Featured on popular shows like US of Bacon, Best Thing I Ever Ate , Crage and Man v. Food, this place is part of food royalty. A must stop for any tv foodie.
Rodrigo VidalJuly 1, 2013
Prepare you to wait a lot! More than you needed! The personnel here talks too much and work too little! The security guy is tallest in the photo, he talks and acts like he was going to kick us out.
mJanuary 18, 2012
Be ready to try the most amazing deep-dish pizza of your life! Be sure to look behind the counter to see photos of the creators from 1966 - two taxi cab drivers and their buddy!
Bill GoekeJanuary 4, 2014
The crust on the deep dish pizza is fantastic! Most deep dish pizza crusts are rock hard but here the crust easily crumbles. Highly recommend.
JillAugust 22, 2012
Deep dish takes approximately 45 minutes-1 slice fills you up (but you'll end up eating on or finishing a 2nd piece bc it's so yummy-bring a sharpie or white out to write on the walls
Ricky SherrillAugust 11, 2015
Who does not like Deep Dish? Tried the "Chicago Fire" which was delicious. Ordered ahead for takeout & everything went smoothly.
Jordan DApril 14, 2015
10 years ago thin crust cheese was awesome... went today and the crust was cracker like with so little sauce. Spinach artichoke dip was pretty good tho
Neo MartinsNovember 1, 2011
My wife and I were here in the end of December 2008 and had the best pizza I have ever had, The Meaty Legend. Now nearly 3 Years layer we are back for the same meaty goodness:-)
Shannan LynnJanuary 9, 2014
Super good .... but be prepared to wait a bit. The calamari is good too. Oh... and bring some white out. You can draw on the walls. :)
Susan LandeApril 30, 2020
Omg The Pizza is Delish gotta try this place if you are in Chicago the Cheese sticks are yummy
Gino's East The Original of ChicagoJune 12, 2015
There's nothing wrong with a little pre-pizza snack. Make sure to try our Crispy Brussels Sprouts with garlic and pancetta.
Serious EatsSeptember 17, 2013
Classic deep dish spot, famous for using a patty of sausage that completely covers the base of the crust.
Daniel LopezFebruary 10, 2014
Great place for pizza lovers! The deep-dish pizza it's a must! The Small one is enough for 2 or 3 persons.
Travel ChannelAugust 10, 2011
What’s my take on the age-old argument: New York thin crust versus Chicago deep dish? Let’s just say, I’m a Brooklyn guy, but Gino's tests my loyalty. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food
Derek HofferDecember 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Very good Chicago Deep dish pizza. The BBQ Brisket pizza was delicious. Nice selection of Chicago craft beers
Desiree ColonnaMarch 24, 2018
Ask for the butter crust and sit on the third floor at the bar. Ask for Mike the bartender. He's awesome!
Rhi MAugust 20, 2014
Yum! Great deep dish! Good salads. However if you are gluten free, know that they can not make crust with out cheese.
Lane PelovskyAugust 15, 2014
Love this place. Famous for a reason. Delicious crust and meaty pizzas. Definitely a must see when in town.
Peter BlumbergJanuary 3, 2020
The must try is the sausage patty pizza - meat in every bite! Good beer options here too.
David KollerAugust 5, 2017
Very good Chicago pizza. Come with your appetite and patience, these things aren't built in 15 minutes!!
Brianna TaShawnDecember 1, 2013
Greatest pizza i've had in my life. The whole pizza was just perfect & the crust was hands down the best i've had!
Yaqoob AlobaidliNovember 17, 2014
Very good pizza but very loud ugly music and not the best in chicago
InterContinental ChicagoSeptember 8, 2011
The deep dish pizza at Gino's East is unforgettable. Call them a day before your trip ends and have them prepare a frozen one for you to take back home.
Latham BrunsonApril 2, 2015
Great deep dish pizza and a few area beers on tap. Small deep dish is enough for two people.
Obadiah PoundageJune 13, 2012
The sausage pizza is a hubcap-sized disc of sausage in a deep dish pizza. Do not contemplate buying anything else. And grab a craft beer, you've got a 45-minute wait at least.
Cristina JuesasAugust 19, 2018
Spinach and artichokes dip. Not to miss. Delicious!!
A SMay 20, 2015
The veggie pizza.. So. Much. Garlic. In every single bite..minced so fine that you can't separate it. The house salad.. lots of lettuce, ONE olive, 2 thin rings of onion, half a tomato - don't bother
Kaso Awesome TimeNovember 28, 2014
This place is always worth of the price of the flight out from LA and hotel alone! Chicago style pizza at its best!
Eric AndersenAugust 21, 2012
Get here early and put in your order right away, especially if you're getting deep dish pizza (~45 minute wait)
Phoebe VenkatJune 24, 2013
The other original Gino's is better, but no complaints here! Tuscan harvest salad, root beers and supreme pie are great.
Global HighlanderAugust 11, 2014
Might be a long wait (to get a seat and then to get a pizza). The interior is dark and unique. The pizza is pretty good.
Shan OConnorJune 29, 2013
WOW!! The deep dish MEATY LEGEND was well worth the 40min wait! I'd certainly do that again! Amazing!
Helen BoscoJuly 4, 2017
Came here for my birthday and had an awesome time! Ask for Marco as your server!

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