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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
129 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pizzeria

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Professor Pizza in Old Town delivers "amazing" pizza experiences with diverse crust options and "super friendly" service. Guests rave about their New York, Detroit, and Grandma styles. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, making it "perfect for kids and adults." Noteworthy appetizers include mozzarella onion rings and garlic knots, enhancing the overall dining experience.

129 Reviews

  1. Shubham

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza takes 20-25 mins to prep, not an issue but just for others to know.

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  2. Jason

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food could have been better. Drinks and service were pretty good. Loved the atmosphere of the place as well

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  3. Lenny

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great spot. Some of the best pizza I’ve had.

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  4. Alec

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The pizza was really good but the prices are a little high for competing pizza places in the area. Still a nice place for dine-in though!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Alec! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pizza and found it to be good value. We always strive to provide the best dining experience possible for our customers. We're sorry if the prices seemed a bit high, we'll take your feedback into consideration. We're delighted that you found us to be a nice place to dine-in, and we hope to serve you again soon! Best, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  5. Sarah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went out on a friday night with friends, our server was attentive and friendly. our order was messed up in the kitchen (just the incorrect size) and we were gonna just not say anything (cause we were chill with it) but then the manager came over and corrected our order, getting us the right size, overall delicious pizza and super appreciated how they corrected their mistake,
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 2 February 2025
    Thanks for the review, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a great experience with us on your Friday night. It's great to know that our team was attentive and friendly, and that you enjoyed your pizza. We apologize for the mix-up with your order and the oversight from our team. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're glad that our mistake was promptly corrected. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  6. Noemi

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The service could use some improvement, but the pizza is absolutely unmatched!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 27 January 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Noemi! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your pizza and found it to be top-notch. We're sorry to hear that you felt our service could use some improvement. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we'll certainly work on improving our service. We're glad to hear that our food did not disappoint and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  7. Javier

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always incredible! Always on point! Best pizza in Chicago hands down!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 27 January 2025
    Hey Javier! Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you consider us the best pizza in Chicago. It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're delighted that we've hit the mark for you. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  8. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was pretty good. Cracker crust pizza with ricotta was great. Grandma’s with margherita toppings was meh. Service was poor (server forgot about requests for drinks multiple times and never came to clear food or run credit card for check) but that may have just been our server.

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  9. Dawn

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service from Hostess, Server to kitchen staff all absolutely wonderful! Everyone pitched in to make the dream work and it did, everything flowed great, thank you for great food and a great experience
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 27 January 2025
    Hello Dawn, We're thrilled to hear such good feedback! It's always a pleasure to know that our team's efforts to provide top-notch service and delicious food have been appreciated. We're glad that everything flowed well for you and that you had a great experience. Thank you for choosing Professor Pizza - Old Town, and we look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  10. Cleotilde

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the pleasure of eating here for my birthday with my family. With two picky kids, this pizza did not disappoint. We had the onion rings and garlic knots and they were the perfect appetizer to hold us off while we waited for our pizza. The pizza is so good and they have so many crust options, you can customize for the perfect pizza. The meal wasn’t complete without dessert and all I wanted for my birthday was tiramisu which they just so happen to have and let me tell you it was sooo good. Highly recommend, perfect for kids and adults. Vibes are awesome, customer service was superb. Make your reservation asap!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on 27 January 2025
    Hey Cleotilde, Thank you so much for choosing Professor Pizza - Old Town to celebrate your special day! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our onion rings, garlic knots, and pizza exceeded your expectations. We're also glad that our desserts hit the spot! We strive to make every birthday celebration a memorable one and we're glad we could be a part of yours. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, 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 4.5 stars by 129 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 15 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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