Gino's East Reviews

4.1

34 of 8,892 Restaurants in Chicago


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Does not disappoint!

By Laura R |

Maria was great! First deep dish pizza for several family members and this meal did not disappoint! Super food and great atmosphere - and lovely server!

Lunch

By Javier G |

Erik our waiter was very friendly. Awesome service. Best pizza by far. Will definitely be back again & will recommend. Thank you.

Yummy pizza and fun atmosphere

By KG Florida |

Marco did a fantastic job as a server. Food was delish. Had the spinach deep dish and regular cheese. 2nd time here and would go again! And fun to be able to write on everything to leave your mark.

Best pizza!

By Cheryl P |

Excellent food and service. Zee was an amazing waiter! Located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Deep dish pizza and Italian roast beef was delicious!

A Chicago must!!!

By Stacey P |

Great food, beer and atmosphere! Shout out to our server, Yana! If you are ever in Chicago I highly recommend checking out Gino’s

Ginos ! great pizza and tremendous buffalo wings as an appetizer !!! Ruben R. attended us amazing

By ljovel2017 |

Ginos excellent restaurant in Chicago! Best pizza and buffalo wings. Ruben R. attended us amazing!!! Very good atmosphere

Friendly & Yummy

By Maureen E |

Went for a business lunch and had a great experience. Connie was the best! Very accommodating to my wheat allergies and the food was so good.

Wonderful food and service with Jaylen

By Emily G |

Best Chicago Pizza + best service with Jaylen. Close to all the action in the city. Worth the wait and great good. Would definitely come back!

Mafe is the best!

By Melanie M |

Our waitress Mafe was the best! She was so kind to us and our children and quick to serve us! She explained what to expect but the food came out quicker then expected.

Great servers great food!

By Natalia Z |

Luis is the most attentive server ever. All while taking care of his other tables. Couldve sworn there was two of him at one point. Give this man a raise 👏 Made this restaurant a come back to for me.

Leckaaa. Gladly again

By Holger |

You have to eat the original here. Deep dish Pizza. Not cheap but delicious!! Great atmosphere. Rich portion. Rest is gladly given

Excellent

By JAZ |

Marco our server was excellent!! The best pizza ever! The buttery crust is to die for. Unique vibe. The service was great.

Deep dish

By Marco 1986 |

The first stop on my food tour of Chicago was at Gino’s East. I was surprised at how big the restaurant is but it was packed and more people were waiting to get in. The deep dish pizza was really good. It was fun to write my name on the wall. Servers were friendly. I would like to come back the next time I’m in Chicago

Love it!!

By Jena W |

Adilene was awesome. Great service, attentive and nice, cleared things immediately. She has a great smile. The food was awesome. Caesar salad was awesome, as well as the deep dish supreme. Yum!!

Have a world famous deep dish pizza at Gino's East

By Zoltán S |

Having a world famous deep dish pizza at Gino's East Downtown Chicago with a pint of Guinness is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. The location and the atmosphere are fantastic and the service was good. The wait ing time is a little more if you want a deep dish pizza and not a regular one but it is worth it.

Marco - Polo !!!!

By J H |

What an amazing visit would recommend to anyone. Thank you Marco for making it so memorable. Outstanding experience. !!!!

Bad choice

By Sylvia J |

I ordered take-out thin-crust cheese and pepperoni supreme. I would have preferred a Jack Frozen over this. When I got there it was so busy, my food was sitting on the counter instead of the warmer, and the pizza was cold. It has no sauce (dry cheese crust). This pizza is not worth the price or the hype. It's a no for me.

😊

By kfsvc78 |

Always our go to spot when in town favorite deep dish pizza in town. Kudos to Steve our server was attentive and very hospitable.

Great food and Great Service!

By rebecca |

Jesse was a great server. He was attentive and explained the menu well. Food taste great! Highly recommend the supreme deep dish with the sausage patty! Would come here again!

Deep dish

By Tonya B |

It takes 45 minutes for a deep dish pizza but the small supreme with pepperoni was enough for two. Elena was an awesome server.

Yum and fun!

By Auth U |

Jesse, our server, was amazing! Funny, professional, attentive! The thin crust is the absolute best! Try the cookie ice cream sandwich!

Great service. Great time

By Trvlevrewhere |

Big thx to “The Jason”. Great service. Food was great. Jason was very responsive and made sure we had a great experience. Many thx

Nice pizza

By ELO |

This restaurant is popular and You may have to wait for a table. We waited 20 minutes. When We got the table We waited 10 -15 minutes for the pizza after We had ordered. The pizza was good. Prices in the middle.

Great deep dish in Chicago

By Randy S |

One of my go-to places whenever I'm in Chicago. Great food, and enjoyable location. Nothing better than Gino's and a beer or two. Deep dish takes time, so having beers while waiting is a must for me, and they have a good tap selection.

Deep-based pizza

By JSTMadrid_Spain |

A very special pizza and nothing to do with the usual American or European, really a Deep Pizza and with very natural ingredients.

Beautiful discovery

By BABAS76000 |

On a Sunday, quiet place on arrival. Welcome and quick installation by our waitress of the evening very friendly. Visit to taste the famous Chicago Deep Dish! A little waiting but it was worth it. Pizza well hearty and excellent, small remark however: the dish served was a little lukewarm.... pity! Nice place and especially quiet, perfect for chatting with friends around good dishes. I definitely recommend this property to enjoy a good pizza.

A classic!

By Jim B |

Great pizza, great atmosphere, and Reuben S. was the best server !! Make sure you get a pizza at Gino’s when you are in the Windy City!

Vegan Cheese - Marco is great!

By Mike E |

Marco was great! Wonderful food and service! My wife can eat here because of the vegan cheese! So fun to write the walls - bring a sharpie!

Excellent pizza

By Bobbi M |

Fantastic food. Probably the best tasting pizza, thin crust, that I have had. Not overly seasoned but “seasoned just right!” Our server/bartender Jason absolutely phenomenal was very prompt, courteous, and friendly. Highly recommended!

Fantastic Pizza! Gluten free very well

By Andrea P |

Steve was great!! Gluten free was delicious , pepperoni fantastic and great vibe! Will come back again and again!! Bring your elastic waist band!!

Great experience

By Climber60431988996 |

Sam was our server and was the best everrrrr ! This experience was so great! Food was so yummy and the service was EXCELLENT!

Avoid

By L5604VYnickb |

Fun vibe - but doesn't deserve the rating. Bad beer, poor pizza and 50 mins wait for food. Our server was pretty disinterested.

Man v Food Pizza place

By Stuart G |

Our second visit here. Enjoyed the pizza and it has a good atmosphere. They tell you when you order how long it is going to be so you know in advance it will be 45 minutes for a pizza. We shared a medium pizza and this was enough for 2 people. Would visit again.

Great people. Great food.

By Patrick F |

This was our second time at Gino’s East, and loved it just as much as the first time! Jason was our server and he is such a great guy! Attentive and welcoming and all around a great guy. And, the food was excellent - fresh, hot, and VERY yummy! Everyone was great. The young man hosting was very sweet and welcoming. Great place.

Our favorite in Chicago

By Lanamackenab |

Our favorite deep dish pizza in Chicago. Along with the mozzarella sticks tossed in Buffalo sauce. We visit every time we are in Chicago and today we had a waiter, Jason, who was the best we’ve had. Thank you!

4 ounces of cheap wine for $17 -- oh brother!

By DallasMomDadKids |

The pizza was fine -- I just want to complain about the wine service -- it was over $17 for a crummy little 4 ounces of cheap chianti wine -- come on -- that is highway robbery! I paid $14 plus a 20% tip which SOMEHOW brought the total to $17.13. I guess I was on a group tour with about 8 others, so the tip was increased to 22%?? Not sure how they came up with that amount. My point is it could NOT have been more than 5 ounces at MOST. what a rip off.

Great place

By Elizabeth P |

Marco was amazing! Full of info and so attentive. We came in Feb and got immediate seating. We got our apps and breadsticks super quick. Never had to wait for a refil on drinks. Super happy

Very good 👍 i got cookies 🍪

By Mason P |

Erik was a really good waiter he gave me cookies :3 the food was good with some wait but it ok 👌 overall the experience was great 😊

Great pizza & service

By Keena M |

We had the Meaty Legendand it was delicious. There's just nothing like Chicago Deep Dish and it is definitely worth the 45 min bake time. Jason G was very helpful and provided great service!

Disappointing experience. Don’t ask for Erik.

By Emily W |

We came to Gino's East on Superior for lunch today. We were excited to try it out. It smelled great inside. When we were sat, our server Erik came to our table after a somewhat long wait. We were given waters after we ordered our drinks and food. It was as least 15 minutes before we got our drinks and we had to ask him to bring our sodas to us. Our pizza came out and was cool to the touch. It seems as if they use frozen crust. After I had to ask our server to bring us our drinks, he has ignored our table the whole time. This was such a disappointing experience. We won't be back especially to this location.

Add this to the list to visit

By Mav M |

I arrived very jet lagged and was greeted and sitted immediately. Jason was very helpful and let me know all my options, wait times and checked in on me. Food hit the spot! They like quality with quantity. Best combo there is in my opinion.

Great place to eat in Chicago!!

By Theresa S |

Susan was our server!!! Super sweet and amazing!!! We ordered the thin crust, sausage, meatball and xtra cheese pizza and it was delicious!!! Our drinks were amazing if your looking for a good one try the Italian pink lemonade!!! Def will come again when we come back to town!!!

Ask for Marco great food

By Eric s |

This place is great for any occasion. Marco is always a great server he has been there forever. Food is always good. Try the thin crust

two thumbs up!

By Millers408 |

great food, great service by Marco! perfect casual place in chicago!! fantastic atmosphere and lots of screens with sports channels! perfect!

Made was great!

By Nina A |

Mafe made our trip to Chicago! The food was delicious and the service very kind. There were 7 of us and everyone was very satisfied.

Gino’s East is the Best!!!

By Adam M |

Ruben S. was incredibly helpful, kind, and a fantastic server! The deep dish was amazing. Highly recommend, 5 Stars!!!

Flawless.

By chimayred |

We were going to Chicago with a native Chicago and and we knew we wanted to try deep dish pizza. We’re no stranger to it, we’ve been there numerous times, but we thought we would see what the locals recommended. We almost didn’t go here because we couldn’t get reservations. We decided to walk past and see if we could just walk in and we were lucky to get seated within 15 minutes. Loud, festive and fun. Pitchers of beer, outstanding Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. The pizzas are expensive, and it would be an outrage other than the fact that it’s downtown Chicago, and you get what you pay for. We ordered a large and a small. They were easily the best Chicago style pizzas I’ve ever had. And it’s amazing that even though I gorged myself, I did not feel over stuffed afterwards, which is a testimony to the quality of the ingredients.

God food and server

By Terry G |

The lunch special of a mini deep dish pizza and side was easy fast and tasty. Our server Katie was very responsive and attentive.

Make reservations

By JB |

Make reservations otherwise long line to wait. Deep dish takes about 45mins. Spinach mozzarella sticks as an app was good but a little bland.

Great Experience for First Timers!

By Greg E. |

Great experience. Just walking up you feel the authenticity. Love the inside decor. Seated upstairs. The mozzarella sticks are a must. The small deep dish is more than enough for two people. Maria took great care of us!

Great Service and Pizza As Always

By redwagon1967 |

Adeline gave us a great experience here at Gino’s. She was attentive and not overbearing. Great service from her and a great pizza to go along with it. Thank you Adeline and staff of this location for a memorable day!

Great stuff delicious food

By Roving36983641115 |

Samuel was funny and personable. He made the night more enjoyable. Great recommendations and delicious food. Will definitely be back for more.

Great pizza, wonderful service

By Tosus |

Incredible pizza, a must-visit for anyone who is in Chicago. Jason was a great host and he was very helpful. I had to try the Malört while I was here and while I didn't hate it I certainly got teased about it by the rest of the table, and Jason joined in the fun. Bring a marker to add to the graffiti that gives this place a unique atmosphere!

Excellent experience!

By Vaylene R |

This is down the street from our Hotel. We chose to eat here to experience the Chicago Pizza. We were not disappointed. I am not a pizza lover. This pizza is amazing. There was no grease. There is a 25-30 min wait because they are cooked fresh but it is worth it. We also splurged on the cheese sticks. OMGOSH!!! They are amazing and I have craved them since. Our service was great, Food was so tasteful. This place is a gem.

Best pizza ever!!

By Tour793631 |

The pizza was excellent! We think it was the best we’ve ever had! Our server Mafe P, was outstanding! She was so friendly and checked on us frequently. I recommend Gino’s East with Mafe as your server!

Another great night of pizza!

By RRCastle |

As always - amazing deep dish pizza - the wait is worth it! Zee waited on us and was great - just the right amount of attention and his demeanor was perfect.

Excellent

By Jeanette650 |

The pizza was delicious. The service was great. Our server Mafa was the best—efficient, attentive and personable, all in a non-intrusive way

Great time

By FellowTraveler760067 |

Suzan was great and I had a really great time and would recommend to anyone please go to Gino’s east on superior I thought it was fun and great and so will you

Best pizza 🍕

By Amy B |

I love pizza and this was place was top-notch! The breadsticks and pizza were SO good. Marco was amazing too!! Along with his friendly personality he knew we were on a tight schedule with appointments and he got us in & out.

Gino’s East - Not to miss

By Joseph P |

One of the top experiences in Chicago. The deep dish pizza is the best that you will ever come across. Chia was an amazing server

Another great time at Gino’s

By travel by joy |

Our bartender Sofia was great. She was friendly and attentive. She let us order pizzas to go from the bar and made sure our drinks were always full.

Mario is the best!!

By SmartChicagoChick |

Mario was fabulous and helped us navigate the wonderful menu. We had been at Northwestern for a long day and were looking forward to the famous pizza!

Great pizza

By DanAndGillian W |

Marco was a great server and pizza was delicious. Restaurant was unique with lots of personality. Best deep dish we’ve tried in chicago

Very nice place to have a pizza

By NICKOLAOS P |

Tasty deep dish pizza, shorter wait than expected, professional polite staff, great atmosphere. Although it was a business meeting, we got into the fun mood of the place and even wrote on the walls! Great dinner!

Great experience!

By Darcy A |

Our waiter Jesse was great!! We only waited 10 minutes at the door to be seated. We love the deep dish! Can’t wait to visit the city and Gino’s East again!

Great pizza and great service by Elena

By Carla Y |

Thank you Elena for warm welcoming service. You made our meal experience wonderful. We had the meaty legend deep dish pizza, and broccoli and calamari appetizers. Everything tasted great. We will be back.

Mouth watering food!

By M.B |

First time eating here and the deep dish pizza was amazing! So tried their mozzarella sticks and buffalo wings! A special thanks to our waiter Jesse for taking really good care of us during our visit! Until next time when I’m back in the Windy City!

Ask for “ The Jason” as your server!

By ajb49 |

Deep dish was delish and our server”the Jason” was awesome! He helped with beer selection and was always just a step away to refill a beverage etc! Great pizza, drinks and fun to watch the games on tv!

Great service

By Sandra S |

Love the veggie options here. Food and service is always consistent. Jessie's customer service was the best. Love coming here.

Excellent cuisine, serene setting, and ideal location!

By Eunus V |

We had a great time here! The food was amazing and the service was outstanding. The restaurant has easy parking directly behind it, and it's in a great location for city exploration. Everything was provided promptly, and the ambiance was serene and easygoing. A beautiful location we will most certainly be back!

Great stop for Lunch.

By dedecker465 |

Marco was very helpful and the food was delicious. We especially liked the hand rolled spinach mozzarella sticks. Yumn

Consistently Excellent Deep Dish

By JGMotek |

We make sure to hit Gino’s East whenever we’re in Chicago and our lunchtime visit on this trip didn’t disappoint: tasty pizza sauce, generous toppings, and just the right amount of cheese. I know it often seems like a fake review when someone mentions a server by name but Zach really was noticeably good: efficient, friendly, and accommodating.

Gino's East delivers 🙂

By Gregg N |

The last time we ate here, it was 2012, on a 100 + day in July, with four overheated teenagers. Flash forward to tonight, just the wife and I. The pizza was, and continues to be fabulous. Definitely made the return trip to Chicago a memorable one. Sophia was a fantastic waitress and was extremely attentive during our stay. Keep up the great job Gino's East, these NY natives will continue to give you props whenever Chicago deep dish is the topic. Bravo! 🍕

Great Vibes

By Johnny L |

We had a great experience. The pizza was great like always. Jose was our server. He did a tremendous job! The music was amazing as well.

Best pizza in Chicago

By Myra J |

Absolutely delicious deep dish meaty legend pizza. Unique atmosphere and friendly service - thanks Jesse B. We will definitely be back.

Ginos for the win

By Rick S |

Ginos once we got past the preoccupied host and seated in the restaurant it all spoke for itself. The severs passing by said hello and the energy in the room because people were genuinely happy to be there was fun! Menu was great easy to follow and our server was amazing young lady!

It was a good pizza and all…

By Margaret G |

So, we have been making periodic pizza pilgrimages to Chicago (and specifically for Geno’s East because it is perfection) since 2015. Coming from the Carolinas it is admittedly a bit of a haul, but wow: always worth the trip. Worth it, eesh, until today…While recommending the previous deep-dish experiences as sort of a saucy, spicy, almost casserole-esque mixing of pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers and creamy melty mozzarella all beautifully contained in a sort of thin crisp pan lining with maybe a hint of cornbread tang ( ooh, so very special) - well, today we had, like, pan pizza. A buttery pizza rising crust sort of presence that…no thank you. Also a distinct lack of sauce. It was just pizza. And pizza? We can get that anywhere. Other details, of course the location is cool, service was fine, and if we hadn’t been here before….best case: forgettable. Which is a shame, because y’all had something really really special. Hope this was just an off day - or if not, that you find your way back to it. Either way, sorry to have missed you <3

You have to try a Chicago Deep Pan pizza at least once....

By Leafwarbler |

But I doubt we'll try it again! Nothing wrong with the quality of the food - just not our thing. We shared the hummus plate as our waiter, the lovely Jesse, advised the pizza could take up to an hour. The wait wasn't really surprising as the place was absolutely heaving downstairs with very noisy, large groups. And by the time we left, the 2nd floor had also filled up - I counted 18 arrive in just one group. I can't fault the service at all but the whole experience wasn't my cup of tea!

Marco at Gino’s East in Chicago on Magnificent Mile.

By Smith42722 |

We are in Chicago for the holidays. Great pizza and service was really good too! Marco was great and we will be back! Thank you!!!

Terrible, don't waste your money Geno's East is living on their reputation

By zuf649 |

I'm from Chicago and I'm embarrassed that people think this is Chicago's best pizza. I have been here many years ago and it was good. I had a little staycation over Memorial Day weekend and could not believe how terrible this pizza is now. Skip Geno's east and go anywhere else.

Excellent pizza

By Karen31916 |

Supreme pizza, Gino’s house salad and brussel spouts were excellent. Our server, Yana, was very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend.

Deep Dish pizza

By Anthony H |

If you’re looking for true Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Gino’s East is the place to be! The pizza here is absolutely amazing – thick, cheesy, and packed with flavor in every bite. The crust is golden and buttery, perfectly holding up all that gooey, melted cheese and rich tomato sauce on top. It’s the kind of pizza that’s worth every minute of the wait because you know it’s being made fresh and with care. The deep dish is not just food, it’s an experience – hot, hearty, and so satisfying. Every slice is loaded with cheese, and the balance between the sauce and toppings is just right. Definitely one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.

Gino’s East

By Cindy N |

So enjoyed our first visit here! Mafe was our server and was absolutely delightful! Will definitely come back the next time we’re in Chicago!

Mafe was great

By pdxmama22 |

Mafe was such a kind and attentive server at Gino’s East! My daughter and I had the best time there when visiting Chicago for the first time together! The deep dish pizza was AMAZING!!!

In crust, we trust

By Designer |

OMG..... Best Pizza Pie I have ever had and the crust is amazing too. Very different than pizza crust " as you will eat it all. The Jamie" is a long time waiter there so ask for him when you go and say Hi. We got the small and two pieces each was enough. Half Cheesy legend and the other Ginos Supreme. 40 minutes but soooo worth the wait. I am dreaming of this pizza and cannot wait to return. Must do in Chicago. 64 years in the making.

Good service

By Tour792123 |

Marco was a wonderful waiter. Good food. Nice atmosphere. Their home made cheese sticks are good and so is their deep dish pizza

Great yet again!

By lauran697 |

Jacob the waiter was excellent. Food was great. Ambience was great. Same excellent experience I expect returning here.

Great Experience

By Marina N |

Food was delicious and our server Marco was excellent! He continually checked on us and made sure our drinks were flowing!!!

Paradise of Deep Pizza

By FrancescaR1986 |

The best deep pizza in Chicago! In the footsteps of Man vs Food, we arrived at this restaurant and fell in love with it! The line runs fast, the service is attentive and fast and they provide you with convenient takeaway boxes so you don't waste the leftover pizza. Tip: do not take appetizers and wait patiently for pizza, sipping their draft beer. A visit not to be missed!

Deep Dish

By AKA |

Filled the need for deep dish pizza. Easy to order for pick up, was on point with the the time that it would be ready. Offered any extras (plates, forks, seasonings) free of charge. Pizza was as good as expected, was more than satisfying.

Absolutely fantastic experience!

By jennifer d |

We had such a great experience! The food and service were fantastic! The recommendations that our server, Chia, gave were spot on! We had the Sticks & Dips appetizer and every bite was wonderful. We got the Italian Special deep dish as our main course and this was the BEST deep dish I’ve ever had! Chia was so friendly and had such an upbeat welcoming energy she really made the experience memorable. The management also made their rounds walking through sections checking tables and was also friendly. Great experience!

Great food! Authentic Chicago deep dish

By Michael |

Great food great drinks, great service. We really enjoyed authentic Chicago deep dish. I think the only drawback is how long it takes the pizza to cook, but we realize that is part of the authentic experience. We arrived at 4:30 and got in quickly. Jacob and the team did a great job. Highly recommend.

Fast seating, food was served quickly and very good!

By Laurie C |

Great location! Susan was a great server! We had a great time! I have been coming here for over 20 years when I visit and have always loved it!

Andrew was amazing! You guys are lucky to have him! Service was fast and his energy was great! He held that bar down lik

By Tempestt H |

Andrew was amazing! You guys are lucky to have him! Service was fast and his energy was great! He held that bar down like it was nothing!

Yummy Lunch!

By MRLT24 |

Gino’s East was a delicious spot for lunch. We (2 adults, 1 toddler) waited about 20 minutes to be seated as they were very busy. There is a wait for the deep dish (40-ish minutes), but our waiter, Jason, made us aware immediately and suggested an appetizer to start with. We enjoyed reading the names Sharpied on the walls as we waited for our food. Our pizza and mozzarella sticks were wonderful! The staff was friendly and the food delicious!

Ok

By CharlotteEC |

Had high hopes for Gino’s after following their instagram and hearing about the legendary pizzas. Staff were friendly and attentive but have to say the deep dish pizzas were a little disappointing. We chose to go half and half and it was very difficult to know what half you were eating, but maybe that was our mistake and you are better off with one type per pizza. Table we were taken to hadn’t been wiped down properly and there was spaghetti everywhere, server was more than happy to sort it though. It was by no means horrible, maybe we just hyped it up to more than what it was.

Chicago Style Pizza

By Global Trekking |

Enjoyed Chicago Style pizza in a casual environment based on a local reccomendation. In addition to pizza their menu features American style Itailion cuisine. Good choice for Pizza.

Delicious deep dish

By Anthony M |

Deep dish was wonderful. We enjoyed it more than Lou Malinati’s and the service was much better. Our server Elena was great and very patient. We had a big group and she was attentive to all of us

A Chicago Must!

By Joanne R |

We arrived on a Friday evening without reservation, but the line outside moved quickly and we were seated within 20 mins. Our Server Susan was extremely attentive, made great suggestion of their house made mozzarella sticks, and guided us on which side of deep dish to get. The food was delicious, and the service exemplary!

Awesome experience

By Melanie W |

Yana our server was fantastic. So friendly and welcoming. The pizza by far was the best we had this trip. Definitely recommend coming here. Get a reservation. Very much worth the wait.

Great food and service!

By Bridgettesease30 |

Great food and service! Mage was amazing and gave great recommendations. I had the Meaty Legend Deep Dish it was amazing!!!!

The best Valentines ever !

By DyNeshia N |

Amy &Jason was phenomenal!!! They both had great customer service and this was my first time in Chicago!!! Jason made me a Valentine’s Day Presecco and Amy added her touch to the drink. Best trip!!!

A lunch in Chicago

By German H |

The experience was amazing, we were served by Andrew in the bar, good energies, good vibes! And pizza was so nice! I fully recommend this place!

Still the best!

By shackelton |

Gino’s East is still the best deep dish in Chicago! The pizza is always great, the atmosphere is nice, and the service is great (thanks Jesse).

Worth going.

By Larry B |

We have a friend that grew up in Chicago and she suggested this place. It is a pizza pie. The crust was delicious. The seasonal beer was good. Our waiter, Jaylen, was amazing. Enjoyed it very much.

Great deep dish !!!

By tracyadecicco |

Pizza was fab and server Maria was awesome ! Crust was especially good - like a crackery buttery crust - like a pastry so yum ! Fab cheese sticks too!

Great Atmosphere! Ask for Jason :)

By Beth Q |

Bartender Jason took great care of me & made sure my visit was comfortable and my cravings were fed 😋 Jason has great recommendations if you aren't sure what you're looking for.

Very good

By kkc330 |

Pizza was fantastic. Didn’t know what to expect, but it was really delicious. My son got thin crust and my husband and I got deep dish. Lots of flavor, would recommend.

Great Pizza!

By Laura |

Deep pizza was really great. Thanks to Mafe for her kidness and excellent service!! We will be back next time we are in town!

High expectations but sluggish service and average taste

By Zafar |

Visited this eatery lunch time in May 2025, busy place , graffiti all over , ordered lunch deal and their special deep pan pizza, it took 45 minutes for the order to arrive … had to remind the waiter ….delivered just barely warm …. not hot at all . We will probably not visit again .

Thank Zee!

By meabhmck1 |

Really wonderful dinner experience for some Irish tourists in Chicago! Thank you to our server, Zee, for guiding us through the menu and recommending dishes to order. It was delicious!

Going Deep!

By mjferrys1 |

The epitome of Chicago Deep Dish . Our waitress Yana was totally excellence in service. Our seating was immediate and our experience was unforgetable

Great service

By Stox |

Had a Great deep dish for lunch . Service was excellent from Reese that day. Visiting from Dundas Ontario Canada. Will be back

Pizza and service was yummy

By Maria S |

This place was so good to eat at! the pizza had a butter crust it was the best pizza I ever had wish we had a Ginos in Mexico. Que delicioso!

Deep Dish Vibes

By Melissa Ludwig |

Quick wedding anniversary getaway to Chicago! The long wait was worth our while... Outstanding service by Marco and their lady manager! Groovy, family friendly vibes. Food was outstanding. We were happy to bring back leftovers to our room.

You Need To Visit Gino's East!

By Dad P |

Chicago is famous for deep dish pizza, and Gino's does a great job with deep dish style. But don't overlook the thin crust pizza at Gino's; it may be the best in the city! We had a great server named Jesse who helped us with the menu and contributed to a fun evening. Thanks Gino's for a great time!

Maria was s the best!!

By Jen K |

Sister trip 2025!! Gino’s is a must stop!! Maria was amazing! She gave a back story of the place, let us borrow a marker to leave a little history behind, she was absolutely fantastic. And the food! OMG!! Deep dish is a must!!! Delicious and such a fun atmosphere!

Awesome time!

By Paul K |

Great service and great pizza! Even though it was busy it didn’t take long to get our food. Definitely going back. Ruben R.

Amazing pizza and great service.

By josh d |

We visited on a Tuesday for lunch. It was not crowded and got sat right away. The waiter was super friendly and very attentive. He let us know upfront that the deep dish pizza would take around 45 minutes. ITS WORTH THE WAIT! This was the best pizza we have ever had. We had the meat pizza and it was delicious. The waiter kept our drinks full and stopped in several times to check on us. The medium was too much for two of us but we had leftovers for dinner. Do yourself a favor and get the pizza.

Taking a break and having a martini and salad

By Janet C |

I had the harvest salad and it was so good but the service was even better. Ruben S was my server and did an excellent job. The atmosphere was very good. Everybody was enjoying their time talking And having a fun time

Not the Best Pizza

By Yaima |

A wide site with many TV broadcasting sport very good atmosphere but the Pizza not the Expected...I give a 1 to Pizza .We were told the Best of Chicago tried several types but nothing.Coming from Europe knowing well the Italian pizzas we are disappointed with the dough not very made the hard and raw spiedunna .Yes the Delicious Chicken Wings and the Attention of the unmatched Waiter.Plr try something different is not left.

Best Pizza in Chicago

By Traveling_Tonya |

I stopped here for lunch during a holiday shopping trip, and was not disappointed. The pizza was amazing, as always, and my server Marco did an awesome job and was a lot of fun. Gino’s East is always my go-to place when I’m in Chicago!

Ask for Pedro!

By Kristina H |

The OMG thin crust was great! Pedro was a wonderful server! Very attentive and very nice! The pink lemonade drink was also very tasty!

Gino's is great!

By Dream212957 |

Delicious pizza at a fair "lunch special" price. Went for a late lunch and were immediately seated. Price included small pizza, drink and salad (around $12.99). Look forward to our next visit.

Go hungry and bring your own white pen!

By GoPlaces62742854310 |

I came here for the first time in seven years. Andrew was very kind to us! Sign the wall to celebrate your visit! Please bring your own white pen to eat.

couldn’t have been any better

By Nancy S |

Our server Marco was very attentive (but not too attentive) very nice first experience 😁 thanks for the ordering tips!

Great food, great service

By Fiona R |

excellent service from Mafe. She looked after us all night, gave excellent recommendations from the menu and made our night at Gino’s a special one. Food was amazing! Atmosphere and vibe of the place was awesome! Came all the way from Adelaide, Australia to experience Gino’s and it didn’t disappoint!

Deep Dish as it should be!

By rob h |

Deep Dish here never disappoints - amazing. Super friendly server - ‘Alex’. He made it really fun for my wife’s first time there. A great way to spend a long lunch in a laid back environment. Only down-side was the hostess started to seat ‘us a couple’ in the dead center of the busiest intersection at a six person table, and seemed hassled when we asked for a two person high-top, hardly a blip in the moment.

delish

By Traveler06011661414 |

Susan was so friendly, and was able to give perfect recommendation’s for what suited our taste! The mozerella dippers were the best.

Great experience

By debbito20 |

We tried deep dish pizza for the first time and it was a hit. Compliments to the chef or the pizza maker. It was really good. It did disappoint. My husband and i really enjoyed our experience. The waiter Blake was genuinely nice. It felt like we knew him from before. I also loved that the option was there to half and half our choices. Customer service was good.

Best First time at the original Gino’s East!!! Not my last!!!

By bhumi b |

Incredible food, service, music!! Overall ambience is amazing. I had the deep dish Italian special 4 slices, was able to finish it solo!!! Loved the combination of the peppers and beef slices. Great recommendation and service from Jason. Thank you for making the business lunch experience fantastic! Will be back every time!

MAFE IS THE ONE AND ONLY!!!

By Jessica L |

Mafe was the one of the best services I have ever had … she was so sweet, caring, attentive, etc when I just had a sad news day at NWH- and she made the day so much better!!!! 🤍

Mafe the best waitress ever

By Martin M |

Mafe was a great waitress! She was on top of our every need. The pizza kicked ass. Can’t wait to come back to this fine establishment!

Deep dish rules

By Kurt S |

Always stop here when im in town. You can't get this anywhere else in the world....THE JASON IS AWESOME. thanks for a great meal. We will be back... always

Best pizza in Downtown Chicago

By Jae C |

First time to Chicago and hands down the best pizza. Maria was exceptional. She gave us the history of Gino’s and made great suggestions. We started out with the harvest salad…. Do the house dressing… it’s so good we wanted some to go. We ordered a medium OMG. It stood up to its name!!!! Whenever we come Back we’re coming to Maria @ Gino’s East..

Get the cheesy legend!

By LaurenM1981 |

Great portion sizes and yummy pizza. Good selection of toppings but I went classics with cheese and tomato - loads of mozzarella. Great service from Maria J

Always good!

By J U |

Always delicious! Elena is a fabulous and personable server. She is attentive without being intrusive and made our visit even more enjoyable.

Amazing Andrew

By Emily S |

Andrew is the man behind the bar to make all your dreams come true! Pizza was great drink recommendations were on point. Great place for happy hour. Thanks for a great time.

Great

By Shelley B |

Great service with Mafe very attentive to all our needs. The food was great just like the outstanding service!!!!!!!!!

Lunchin and Munchin

By ShaB02 |

The nostalgic of the restaurant, food, and staff was great. Abigail took good care of me! Definitely coming back on my next visit to the windy city.

Outstanding Service & Incredible Chicago-Style Pizza

By Chus S |

Mafe took great care of us—fantastic service, the best in Chicago! The food was excellent. I finally got to try Chicago-style pizza, and it was absolutely amazing.

Nice atmosphere and delicious Chicago style pizza!

By yukaco |

We really enjoyed the Chicago style pizza. It was my first time in United States of America, my colleague took me the Gino's East Restaurant and he invited me the nice dinner and dessert. Mafe was very friendly service staff. Highly recommend★

Andrew was great!

By Kate S |

Andrew was great! Enjoyed the pizza 🍕. A good spot for a midday meal and to relax after walking along Michigan Avenue! Highly recommend

Really good food

By Escape57079750791 |

We ordered a italian sandwich it was really good server was very friendly, nice recommended us too try it. Thank you Chia!!!

The Jason

By Paige D |

Great experience! The Jason was super awesome. Got a pepperoni deep dish and it took 40 mins (just like they told us!) but it was totally worth the wait!

Always Awesome

By Nicole G |

Awesome pizza and even better server! Seated quickly and had the friendliest service. Thanks for taking such good care of us, Julio!

Buttery Crust, Great Beer!

By AJ |

The deep dish from Gino's East is almost perfect, with a buttery, crispy crust and a remarkable cheese pull that makes each bite worth the nearly hour-long wait. Despite its richness and flavor, I found the sauce to be a little too thick. Nevertheless, a good selection of regional beers enhanced the experience even more. The local IPA I sampled was particularly good! For deep-dish lovers who like to enjoy their pie with a nice beer, this is a terrific place to visit.

Delicious Pizza but only go if you can wait an hour for food!

By Rupert D |

I went to Gino's East for lunch on my last afternoon in Chicago. It is mean to be one of the best places to go for Deep Dish Pizza. I was told it was a 40 minute bake and accepted that but after half an hour was informed that there had been an (unexplained) mix up with the order....This was frustrating and I considered leaving as I had other plans. The Pizza, when it finally arrived after almost an hour, was delicious (I had the OMG vegetarian)...sauce in particular and crust were superb. I've read other reports like this so only go if you can wait an hour for food! Service was friendly.

Great vibe , food and service

By Lizell W |

Saw this place from hotel window and decided to pop in for lunch at midday. Warm welcome by host. Many people had reservations but after a short wait we got a table near the bar and served promptly by Amy who was jovial and helpful in explaining sizes and timing. Food excellent, great vibe!!! Don’t be afraid to share as portions are generous compared to the UK.

The best gluten free crust with vegan cheese!

By Resort558269 |

Great pizza & fun place! Gluten free crust was fabulous! Ruben S was our server - went over & above with excellent service!

Disappointing and overpriced

By MB122918 |

Stopped here from a recommendation from our hotel staff and from multiple places online praising Gino's is the best. The line to get in at 7pm on a Wednesday was insane. Staff offered to seat us in The Comedy Bar upstairs for faster seating, which we did. 2 item per person mininum to sit there, which we were not told upfront but we made it work. Had spinach artichoke dip (VERY good), cookies (basic, but tasty), and a small deep dish pizza to share between 2 of us. The pizza was just okay - toppings were pretty standard and didn't taste any different than Pizza Hut. The crust was hard and had no flavor. Sorry Chicago, but if this is the best pizza you have, then Detroit wins at deep dish pizza by a LONG shot. Service was very slow but our waitress was pleasant. Comedians that night were not funny and we left early between sets. Everything was also way overpriced and felt more like a tourist trap.

Good lunch

By Wateringhole1972 |

Excellent service by Elena! Food came out as expected. Pizza was good. Company was great! We will be back next time we are in town.

Jason was terrific and the food was amazing!

By Susan M |

We had heard that this was the place to visit when you come to Chicago and we were not disappointed. We had to wait for a period of time to get in, but it is absolutely worth it. My husband and I highly recommend coming here and getting a feel of what the taste of Chicago is like. Hopefully you get the same waiter we did. His name is Jason and he’s terrific.

Excellent service!

By Connector43008579079 |

Ms. Maria was a wonderful attentive waitress. She was helpful with helping a first timer to Chicago choose the right pizza and welcomed me to the city. The chefs did not disappoint!

Spectacular

By Silvia Guadalup... S |

Amazing taste in pizzas, but Julio’s attention exceeded expectations... thank you very much to Ginos pizza for having such amazing waiters besides the delicious pizzas ✨

Very good pizza

By Catalpa112358 |

A group of seven of us went to this restaurant. We got in right away. The deep dish pizza does take longer to cook, but they did tell us that upfront. Our waiter was Marco and he did well. All in all a good visit for a Saturday lunch!

Great food great server

By Trisha C |

We ate Chicago deep dish pizza and it was delicious! Mafe, our server, was amazing - she explained everything and helped us chose from the extensive selections. The food was delicious thank you!

Nothing better than deep dish!

By twinklesva |

Nothing better than authentic Chicago deep dish, pizza! Gino’s was fantastic, and Samuel, our server was amazing! So friendly, funny and patient as we ordered our custom pizzas!

Great time!

By Jay S |

First time here, visiting from the U.K.! Yana was amazing, so friendly and happy. Pizza was so good! If it wasn’t thousands of miles away we’d be back all the time!

Best Chicago Pizza!

By KaLyn B |

This place has the best Chicago deep-dish pizza! Also, spectacular service, thanks to our server Ruben S. 10/10 recommend!!

Still the best

By Traveler10_03_87 |

Gino's East never disappoints with incredible Chicago deep dish and great, friendly service. Erik was an awesome waiter and had great recommendations. We've been coming here for 40 years when we travel to Chicago and the pizza is just as good as the 80s! Love the sauce and cornmeal crust!

Good food, excellent service, trendy vibe

By Nick |

Food was delicious. Deep dish pizza took between 45 minutes and an hour. Marco took care of us and kept us hydrated while we were waiting. The restaurant vibe was good, the food was delicious and the service was top notch. I will visit again. Highly recommended.

Very good

By jon |

. Deep dish pizza was very good. Our server Elena was very polite and always checking on us. She made the Gino’s East experience very good. We enjoyed our apps of Mozza sticks and garlic bread.

Go Chia!!!!

By Tron R |

Chia was the best! Food eleas delicious! Vegetarian deep dish was the way to go! Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum

Marco is the best!!!

By Andrea S |

Marco is the best server!!! Thin or thick crust you can’t go wrong! Flavors are unmatched and spinach dip is great! Highly recommended