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Allan and I have eaten at both Pizzeria Due and Pizzeria Uno for 40 years. It used to be our favorite pizza in a long list of great pizza establishments in Chicago. On Thursday, August 9, 2007, we walked to Wabash and Ontario to eat at Pizzeria Due. It was such a disappointment. Of of all, you go inside and place your order. The pizza takes 45 minutes so you have to pre-order. It's always jam-packed; thus, there is a long wait. We sat outside on a bench and watched the people and cars. We were called about 35 minutes later and taken into the room with the large bar. We were seated at one of those uncomfortable high round tables. This one was especially small and wobbly. We ordered drinks and a house salad to split. The salad came in one dish so we had to eat out of one dish. The salad was not fresh. I just ate a few bites. Allan was hungry so he finished it off but agreed that it was less than mediocre.
Once our pizza came, [we ordered a medium pepperoni deep dish], I was famished. Because the table was so wobbly, every time either of us cut the pizza, it seemed as though everything would fall off the table.
The pizza was good but not good enough to have to go through that ordeal again.
Pizzeria Due serves appetizers such as soup, garlic bread, veggie dip, and buffalo wings. They offer salads such as Caesar and Spinach as well as house salad. They offer only two kinds of pasta: Pomodoro [Penne with meatless marinara sauce] and Spaghetti [with meatballs].
Sandwiches consist of Italian Beef, Meatball, Italian Beef and Sausage Combo. They do offer Desserts such as spumoni ice cream, Chicago cheesecake, a brownie bowl, an Uno Deep Dish Sundae, and Mega-sized Deep Dish Sundaes.. I cannot believe I've never tried one of their desserts, but after pizza, I'm too full to try one. Leave a Comment
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 Allan Enjoying His Pizza
at Pizzeria Due by deecat
Note: you always have to wait when you eat here, so be prepared.
We put in our order [you have to put in your pizza order before they put your name on the waiting list]. Then we took a walk around the block to admire the architecture. Afterward, we sat on a bench in front of the restaurant and admired the near-perfect Chicago night. People watching is also always fun. Lots of tourist come to Pizzeria Uno/Due so it's an assortment of all kinds of people, foreign and native-born.
After about 45 minutes, we were called, and ate outside on the raised patio. There was lots of excitement with three fire trucks and four rescue squards less than a block away, and then five different TV station trucks arrived. Evidently, there was some kind of "incident"; we never discovered what it was exactly.
Most annoying was the wait for our pizza. Mind you, we had already waited for 45 minutes to be seated [and remember, we put our pizza order in then!] After another 1/2 hour, our pizza was served.
Before the pizza came, Allan and I shared a salad, which was average. It was made up of lettuce and tomatoes with wine vinegarette dressing. Allan consumed most of it.
Our pizza was a medium deep dish with onions and mushrooms and extra tomato sauce. I love the sauce because it is made with chunky tomatoes and is delicious.
I was able to eat only one piece because it is so filling. Allan had two pieces, and we took the rest home.
If it were not for all the waiting, this would be an ideal place to experience delicious Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. If you are in a hurry, just forget it. Leave a Comment
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 by frankcanfly
It was so popular, they soon opened "Pizzaria Duo" just two blocks away.
Duh
Great Pizza! Great Pizza, and some Great Pizza. Leave a Comment Theme: PizzaPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 29 E. Ohio StreetPhone: (312) 321-1000Directions: Just off the Magnificent Mile.
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 Pizzeria Uno by Dabs
I always order my pizza from Uno's from the Merrillville location (or Crestwood) so I haven't been in the Chicago location for years. It does get quite crowded so if you are staying at a downtown hotel and don't want to endure the long wait you can order for pickup or delivery and take it back to your hotel.
The Chicago Classic pizza is the only one I ever order. It's a deep dish pizza topped with fresh tomatoes and sausage on a buttery crust, this particular pizza is my current favorite! Leave a Comment Theme: PizzaPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 29 East OhioPhone: 312-321-1000Directions: corner of Ohio and Wabash, 2 blocks from Michigan AvenueWebsite: www.pizzeriauno.com
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It was here that the famous deep dish pizza was born back in 1943. Since then it has been clogging up arteries and adding inches to people's waistline. If you want to have a truly Chicago experience you can go downtown and eat here.
I have never eaten here. Me and a friend tried to get a table here but it was too crowded. Instead of waiting for a table we went over to Big Bowl down the street. Leave a Comment Theme: ItalianPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterAddress: 29 E. Ohio St.Phone: (312) 321-1000Directions: The Grand Ave stop of the Red Line of the El is where to get off if taking the subway.
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 by littlesam1
Why, Deep Dish Chicago Pizza, of course. Leave a Comment
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 You call this a pizza? by Callavetta
Then the pizza came... if you call that a pizza! I guess I'm not used to deep dish pizzas because this thing seemed more like some kind of casserole. Our waitress told us most adults eat 2 pieces. I could only eat half of one (although the margaritas and wings may have been partly to blame).
I did get a be claustrophobic as time passed. While the girls finished their meal I went outside to sit and get some air. I was stunned to find a huge crowd waiting outside. It seems the Bears game had gotten out and locals were waiting to feast.
We had a pepperoni and sausage pie with veggies only on my portion. The wings were really good. And the margaritas were passable. I found the pomegranite margarita a little too sweet for my taste. Leave a Comment
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The original and some of the best Chicago-style deep dish pizza. They don't take reservations so expect a wait. But you order your pizza when you put your name in (since deep dish takes about 40 minutes to make) and it's usually ready soon after you're seated. Leave a Comment
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