The Restaurant Thread

Laley23

GOAT

Mon, May 27, 2019 12:54 PM
posted by Verbal Kint

So what are the best 2-3 places to get Pizza in Chicago near museums/solider field area?

What exactly are you looking for? Those places aren’t really near the downtown area, but there is a Giordanos (not the original) nearby.

 

Verbal Kint

Senior Member

Mon, May 27, 2019 10:32 PM
posted by Laley23

What exactly are you looking for? Those places aren’t really near the downtown area, but there is a Giordanos (not the original) nearby.

 

Ability to walk from hotel to a recommended pizza place

Laley23

GOAT

Mon, May 27, 2019 10:44 PM
posted by Verbal Kint

Ability to walk from hotel to a recommended pizza place

Which hotel are you staying at?

 

Verbal Kint

Senior Member

Tue, May 28, 2019 1:07 PM
posted by Laley23

Which hotel are you staying at?

 

Hilton Garden (south loop?) across from Field/Shedd

Laley23

GOAT

Tue, May 28, 2019 6:16 PM
posted by Verbal Kint

Hilton Garden (south loop?) across from Field/Shedd

Oh, you’re way far south. That’s McCormick Place. I’ve never really been, but it’s a huge business area so I’m sure they have a ton of restaurants in the area.

For pizza though, I’d make the trip into heart of downtown for Lou Malnatis or Giordanos. But personal favorite, and best in city for Chicago style is Pequod's Pizza. But it’s further north.

 

Verbal Kint

Senior Member

Tue, May 28, 2019 6:34 PM
posted by Laley23

Lou Malnatis or Giordanos. But personal favorite, and best in city for Chicago style is Pequod's Pizza. But it’s further north.

 

Thanks, they each have a location within walking distance of the hotel

Fab4Runner

Tits McGee

Tue, May 28, 2019 8:44 PM
posted by Verbal Kint

Thanks, they each have a location within walking distance of the hotel

Lou's is better, IMO.

Laley23

GOAT

Tue, May 28, 2019 9:07 PM
posted by Fab4Runner

Lou's is better, IMO.

Agree for most part. But if you go deep dish (I never do, unless a friend wants to try) I prefer Giordanos. The thin crust and other menu options (Lou’s salad is great) are all better.

 

vball10set

paying it forward

Wed, May 29, 2019 8:18 AM
posted by Fab4Runner

Lou's is better, IMO.

Period. End of discussion.

thavoice

Senior Member

Wed, Jun 3, 2020 9:10 AM

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