Deciding which pizza slice is the best can be a contentious topic, especially when it comes to different styles. Between deep dish, tavern, and Neapolitan, it can be overwhelming.
When we shift our focus to specific restaurants, the options become even more challenging. Of course, Chicago has its renowned favorites, including Lou Malnati’s, Pequod’s Pizza, and Giordano’s.
Yet, one restaurant often goes unmentioned, which has been recognized as having some of the best pizza in the U.S.
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. is a charming pizzeria with a beautiful view overlooking Ogden Slip, a narrow canal along the Chicago River.
Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. takes the top spot
For the fifth consecutive year, it has been named one of the 50 Top Pizzas in the USA, securing the 6th position for the fifth year in a row.
The inspectors from 50 Top Pizza spend an entire year anonymously evaluating a vast number of pizzerias across the United States to determine the final rankings.
The key criteria include the quality of the dough and the ingredients used for toppings. Additionally, 50 Top Pizza considers service, wine, and beverage selections, as well as overall customer care, in their evaluation.
What makes Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. one of the best pizza restaurants in the country is that it diverges from traditional Chicago pizza expectations. The crust is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making each bite deliciously satisfying.
50 Top Pizza said:
So Robert Garvey, after an endless series of trials and a course in Neapolitan pizza, puts himself on the line with a series of proposals, from pizza to chicken to the classic pepperoni, transforming his beautiful pizzeria, airy and dominated by a large bar counter, into a neighborhood gathering place.
The toppings vary from classic choices to imaginative, often with creative names. Among the pizzas, we recommend trying the “Jay,” with features gooey mozzarella and crumbled, zesty sausage.
Located in Streeterville, Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. was founded by the husband-and-wife team of Robert and Dana Garvey. The artisan pizza style evolved from Robert’s obsessive 20-year quest to perfect a dough recipe that would deliver the perfect crust.
Robert’s Pizza first ranked on the 50 Top Pizza list in 2021.
See the full list of the 50 Top Pizza 2025 list here.