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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
138 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 138 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 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.

138 Reviews

  1. Lyndee

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Amy VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 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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  3. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  4. Adam

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  5. allison VIP

    Chicago62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 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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  6. Ianna

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 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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  7. Gabriel

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect pizzas. Amazing as always. Deluxe sausage and pepperoni is always a hit.
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hello Gabriel, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pizzas and found them to be perfect. Deluxe sausage and pepperoni is indeed a hit! Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We strive to provide the best food and service, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  8. Michael VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pizza sauce was a bit excessive and quite tart for our taste.
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hey Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service, but we're sorry to hear that you found the pizza sauce a bit too tart. We always aim to cater to our customers' preferences, and we appreciate your honesty. We offer several pizza sauces all very different, if one did not suit you we hope you come back and and try another. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with a better pizza experience. Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  9. Kristine

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! The host was so kind and our server was very attentive. We appreciate them very much!

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  10. Shubham

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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.
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hey Shubham, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your pizza and found our service to be top-notch. We appreciate your understanding 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 138 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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