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Welcome to Professor Pizza in Old Town Chicago - Professor Pizza - Old Town, Chicago, IL

Professor Pizza - Old Town

4.5
4.5
142 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pizzeria

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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

Menu

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What 142 people are saying

Professor Pizza - Old Town reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Professor Pizza - Old Town is a vibrant spot praised for its "best pizza in Chicago" and diverse crust options, including Grandma and Detroit styles. Guests rave about the "delicious flavor" and "authentic" experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and cozy atmosphere make it a must-visit for pizza lovers.

142 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there on St. Patrick’s Day night so that may explain some of this (they were very busy)… Traffic was bad getting there so we were late, but they graciously held our table for us anyway.  The garlic knots were delicious. They never brought our onion rings until after we were done eating and ready to pay (1.5 hrs after ordering them!) so we didn’t accept them as we were full and about to leave. We ordered the deep dish pizza knowing it would take 45 to 60 minutes to bake. But it didn’t come out until way over an hour later. And our cracker crust pizza, which should’ve been much faster came out even later than that. The supreme deep dish pizza was burned on all the edges and the bottom, which did not make it very good, but at least there was a lot of cheese on it.  The thin crust was the deluxe pepperoni pizza, and it was delicious. 

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  2. Hisham VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious pizzas in a very laid back fun space. Service was good and the owner is very friendly.

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  3. MARIOT

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding interior, service and by far one of the best pizzas in the city! This place doesn’t miss!

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  4. Randall VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was mixed, no one checked on us until we were finished eating. And the pizza choice (our fault) was with spinach dip (not spinach) which was weird. The salad had no flavor and not enough dressing, and again, no one checked on us. We needed to ask for pepper. Meh overall.

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  5. Lyndee

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are so many good pizza places to eat in Chicago. I wanted to try a new restaurant. This place did not disappoint. The food is incredible. I highly recommend the whipped ricotta spicy honey pepperoni pizza. It was amazing. The atmosphere was perfect, and the staff was kind.

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  6. Amy VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family of four, mom, dad, two 10 year olds. Visited at 11am on a Sunday. Our server was very nice and attentive. We ordered the Grandma with pepperoni, hot honey and ricotta. I don’t typically like thicker crust but OMG it was perfect! We also got the Cracker with pepperoni. This is the thinnest crust I’ve ever had and it was fabulous. We can’t wait to go back!!!

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  7. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was average we had 3 different crusts the sausage on the pizza is sliced like peperoni not traditional chicago style don't know how it was rated one of the best

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  8. Adam

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid cracker crust pizza and very friendly service. Definitely recommend this place!

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  9. allison VIP

    Chicago62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience…good food and nice:efficient service.

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  10. Ianna

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious pizza. Fun spot for a crowd. Love the different types of crusts.

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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 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 55 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.
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