Professor Pizza - Old Town

Name: Professor Pizza - Old Town
Address: 1610 North Wells, Chicago, IL, United States, 60610
Telephone: (312) 471-0400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

109 Reviews

$31 to $50

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Good for groups
Hot spot
Neighbourhood gem

Professor Pizza is now located at 1610 N Wells St, and is open for service in Old Town! Check out our menu and order today.

Professor Pizza, located in the heart of Old Town Chicago, will be serving an array of pastas, sandwiches, appetizers, and pizzas. We look forward to serving you Chef Tony Scardino's unique expression of pizza and Italian-American cuisine table side.

Book your table now to reserve your new weekly dinner must-have!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, Pizza Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(312) 471-0400
Website
https://www.professor.pizza/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Tony "Professor Pizza" Scardino
Catering
Catering for all groups and sizes! Please inquire for pricing and how you can bring the Professors signature items home with you. Inquire at catering@thefifty50.com
Private party facilities
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGENDThe Professor is in the house and ready to meet all your event needs. Our space can accommodate groups of 12 - 200 and up to 80 guest in our private dining room. Our event menus allow for you to try all of the professors signature items and select from cracker thin, Detroit, New York or grandma style crust.

Location
1610 North Wells, Chicago, IL 60610
Area
Old Town
Cross Street
North Avenue
Parking details
None
Public transit
Brown Line train, Sedgwick stop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Professor Pizza in Old Town offers an impressive range of crust options, including gluten-free, with standout recommendations for their "best pizza in Chicago" and "unique Grandma style crust." While the service can sometimes be slow, the staff are described as friendly, and the atmosphere is vibrant, making it worth the visit.

109 Reviews

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Sanjiv
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food. super friendly service! and surprisingly kid friendly!
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Angela
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I come to Chicago a lot. My daughter lives there for 10 years now so we have tried all the pizza. This is hands down our favorite. We got the mozzarella cheese stick onion rings, the grandma crust, and the Detroit style + drinks. Perfection. Everyone was super friendly, checked in, and thanked us for our visit. Give them a shot. You won't be disappointed!
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Ezequiel
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The reason for my score, what’s based on our inability full fill our reservation. We had tickets for a show next door at 8 pm. So, after placing our reservations, we tried calling in ahead to pre order. After no less than 9 unanswered calls to pre order, we arrived at Professor pizza. Then we were told it would be 45min to an hr for our pizza to be ready. So we had to walk out and grab a bite and a drink elsewhere. Sorry guys, the place is highly recommended on all outlets, the place looked nice, the staff seemed pleasent, and they weren’t busy. Not sure why the hard fail on customer service. Maybe one day we will try it again. Hopefully management reads this.
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Annie
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here with family that was visiting from California. I had seen it on IG for their mozzarella onion rings and had to try them. They were so good! But...we all agreed that the pizza was some of the best we have ever had. One of the girls was from Queens and had never seen the a restaurant outside of Queens that had Grandma style crust...it was so good. We also got a detroit style white pizza - highly recommend. It had caramelized cheese, white sauce and ricotta with a hot honey sauce on it. The service was great, not super loud and love that there are 5 different types of crust to choose from. Will absolutely be frequenting this place more.
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Lance
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great pizza. Service was spectacular. Get the cracker crust if you love thin pizza. Highly recommend
Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 7 October 2024
Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pizza and found the service to be spectacular. We understand that our pizza isn't for everyone, but we're glad you appreciated it. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Lydia
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizza was unique and incredible. The New York pizza was huge, great value. I usually do not like how salty pepperoni is but here it is not at all. The owner was so hospitable and going around to every table. Will be back soon :)
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Brent
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was awesome. So was our server. Sorry we camped though, my sister was in from out of town. We will definitely be back though!
Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 7 October 2024
Thanks for the feedback, BrentH! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be awesome. Camping isn't a problem, we always aim to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Tyanna Jones Manager
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Daniel
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Great pizza. Definitely would recommend
Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 7 October 2024
Hello Daniel, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our pizza lived up to your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager
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Leigha
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. The menu was a little limited - only two salad options (wedge or panzanella). Had the Detroit style pizza and should have done Sicilian or New York.
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Ryan
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little high of price but very tasty. Would definitely come again
Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 22 September 2024
Hi Ryan, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us. If you'd like to leave any feedback regarding value please reach out to me directly. Best, Tyanna Jones Manager
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FAQs

Professor Pizza - Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 471-0400.

Professor Pizza - Old Town is rated 4.4 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Professor Pizza - Old Town

1610 North Wells, Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

Cross Street
North Avenue
Area
Old Town
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Brown Line train, Sedgwick stop.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tony "Professor Pizza" Scardino
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.professor.pizza/
Phone number
(312) 471-0400
Catering
Catering for all groups and sizes! Please inquire for pricing and how you can bring the Professors signature items home with you. Inquire at catering@thefifty50.com
Private party facilities
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGENDThe Professor is in the house and ready to meet all your event needs. Our space can accommodate groups of 12 - 200 and up to 80 guest in our private dining room. Our event menus allow for you to try all of the professors signature items and select from cracker thin, Detroit, New York or grandma style crust.

Professor Pizza - Old Town

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Professor Pizza - Old Town offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Professor Pizza - Old Town restaurant rated?

Is Professor Pizza - Old Town currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information