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Professor Pizza - Old Town

4.5
4.5
148 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pizzeria

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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 148 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Professor Pizza in Old Town offers "fantastic" pizza, with standout options like Grandma's crust and New York style. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" service and the "unique experience" with multiple crust options. The atmosphere is "fun," making it a must-visit for pizza lovers in Chicago.
148 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience! Celebrated Tommy daughter’s birthday and they were very accommodating. Thank you

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  2. David

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The tavern pizza is fantastic-especially the sauce.
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Hi David, Thank you for your kind words and the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tavern pizza and sauce. We always strive to provide top-notch food and service to our customers, so your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Professor Pizza - Old Town soon! Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Professor pizza is the best!! The service was friendly and attentive and the food and drinks were excellent. Love the artichoke dip and mozzarella onion rings🤤
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Hey, Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Professor Pizza - Old Town. It's great to know that our food and drinks, especially the artichoke dip and mozzarella onion rings, were hits with you. We strive to provide excellent service and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals! Warm regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, service was a bit slow and they forgot to put our pizza order in so it took almost an hour. No verbal apology or comped app regarding the situation.
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, Thanks for the review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food at Professor Pizza - Old Town. We apologize for the slower service and the mix-up with your pizza order. We're always working to improve and your feedback is invaluable. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your next visit a better experience. Kind regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  5. Pedro VIP

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time trying Professor Pizza and it definitely won’t be the last! The pizza was as good as advertised! The staff was friendly and attentive. Strongly recommend!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Pedro, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the pizza and found our staff to be friendly and attentive. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're glad we could make your first visit memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  6. BobG

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can’t go wrong with Grandma’s crust and New York
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, BobG! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Grandma's crust and New York pizza. We strive to provide the best food and service to our customers, and your kind words affirm that we're on the right track. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    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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  8. Hisham VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    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.
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Hisham, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pizzas and found our laid-back fun space to your liking. It's great to know that our owner made you feel welcome too. We always strive to provide a positive dining experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon at Professor Pizza - Old Town! Best, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  9. MARIOT

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    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!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, MARIOT! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our interior, service, and pizza. It's always a pleasure to know that we're one of the best in the city for you! We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  10. Randall VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    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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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 148 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
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
  • Phone number
  • 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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