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Welcome to Professor Pizza in Old Town Chicago - Professor Pizza - Old Town, Chicago, IL

Professor Pizza - Old Town

4.4
4.4
111 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pizzeria
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Professor Pizza - Old Town

4.4
$31 to $50
Pizzeria
Old Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Professor Pizza in Old Town offers a delightful pizza experience with "unique and incredible" options, including gluten-free crusts. Guests rave about the friendly service and "great atmosphere." The Detroit and Grandma-style pizzas are standout favorites. While service can be slow, the flavorful pizzas and wide crust selection make it worth the visit.

111 Reviews
  1. debbie

    Chicago

    153 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    153 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a large family group after zoo lights and they did a great job of seating us together in back. Service and food were good. I would go back.

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  2. Karen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed Professor Pizza and was the perfect place for dinner before the Second City show. The Detroit and New York style were great!

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  3. Sanjiv

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food. super friendly service! and surprisingly kid friendly!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on November 25, 2024
    Hi! Thanks for the feedback, MrSanjiv! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be friendly and surprisingly kid-friendly. We strive to make every experience memorable for our guests. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon. Kind regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  4. Angela

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I come to Chicago a lot. My daughter lives there for 10 years now so we have tried all the pizza. This is hands down our favorite. We got the mozzarella cheese stick onion rings, the grandma crust, and the Detroit style + drinks. Perfection. Everyone was super friendly, checked in, and thanked us for our visit. Give them a shot. You won't be disappointed!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on November 25, 2024
    Hello Angela, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Professor Pizza - Old Town! It's wonderful to know that our mozzarella cheese stick onion rings, grandma crust, and Detroit style pizza hit the spot. We're also glad to hear that our team was friendly and checked in with you. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We always aim to provide the best dining experience for our frequent visitors like you. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to serving you again in the future! Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  5. Ezequiel

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The reason for my score, what’s based on our inability full fill our reservation. We had tickets for a show next door at 8 pm. So, after placing our reservations, we tried calling in ahead to pre order. After no less than 9 unanswered calls to pre order, we arrived at Professor pizza. Then we were told it would be 45min to an hr for our pizza to be ready. So we had to walk out and grab a bite and a drink elsewhere. Sorry guys, the place is highly recommended on all outlets, the place looked nice, the staff seemed pleasent, and they weren’t busy. Not sure why the hard fail on customer service. Maybe one day we will try it again. Hopefully management reads this.
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on November 25, 2024
    Hey Ezequiel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Professor Pizza - Old Town. We're sorry to hear about the disappointment with our reservation system and the wait time. We strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is important to us and we will definitely use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the high recommendation we're known for. Best, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  6. Annie

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here with family that was visiting from California. I had seen it on IG for their mozzarella onion rings and had to try them. They were so good! But...we all agreed that the pizza was some of the best we have ever had. One of the girls was from Queens and had never seen the a restaurant outside of Queens that had Grandma style crust...it was so good. We also got a detroit style white pizza - highly recommend. It had caramelized cheese, white sauce and ricotta with a hot honey sauce on it. The service was great, not super loud and love that there are 5 different types of crust to choose from. Will absolutely be frequenting this place more.
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on November 25, 2024
    Hi Annie, We're thrilled to hear about your positive dining experience at Professor Pizza - Old Town! It's fantastic to know that our onion rings, pizza, and service exceeded your expectations. We're glad you enjoyed our Grandma crust and Detroit style pizza. Your kind words about our service and variety of crusts are greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to experience more of our delicious food and great service. Thank you for your support and for choosing us! Best regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  7. Lance

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pizza. Service was spectacular. Get the cracker crust if you love thin pizza. Highly recommend
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on October 7, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pizza and found the service to be spectacular. We understand that our pizza isn't for everyone, but we're glad you appreciated it. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Lydia

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza was unique and incredible. The New York pizza was huge, great value. I usually do not like how salty pepperoni is but here it is not at all. The owner was so hospitable and going around to every table. Will be back soon :)
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on November 26, 2024
    Hey, Thank you so much for your kind words and the perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique pizza and found it to be great value. We're also glad to know that our team made a positive impression on you. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back to Professor Pizza - Old Town soon! Kind regards, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  9. Brent

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome. So was our server. Sorry we camped though, my sister was in from out of town. We will definitely be back though!
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on October 7, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, BrentH! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be awesome. Camping isn't a problem, we always aim to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Tyanna Jones Manager

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  10. Daniel

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Great pizza. Definitely would recommend
    Professor Pizza - Old TownResponded on October 7, 2024
    Hello Daniel, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our pizza lived up to your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back 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 4.4 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Professor Pizza - Old Town restaurant

Professor Pizza - Old Town

4.4
$31 to $50
Pizzeria
Old Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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