Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

"One thing this list makes abundantly clear is that Chicago isn’t just a deep dish city—despite what the rest of the world thinks. Robert’s in Streeterville showcases this fact with its yeasty, airy, slightly crispy thin-crust pies. And this place has a variety of options to choose from, like fennel with pepperoni and honey, and sausage with caramelized onions. Plus, they have a lovely patio on the water that has a view of the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor

"Pizzeria Portofino gets a lot of attention for being a very beautiful (and absurdly busy) spot right on the river. Go a little further north and eat on the quiet patio at Robert’s Pizza And Dough Company instead. It’s a great pizza place on the Ogden Slip that also has a lovely view of the water. You can even see the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier. Order one of the specialty pies with a flavorful, airy, slightly crispy thin crust, and use all that extra time you would have spent waiting for a table at Portofino pretending that you own a boat." - veda kilaru

"The pizzas at Robert’s in Streeterville have an airy, crispy crust that holds up well to toppings. And this place has a variety to choose from—like fennel with pepperoni and honey, and sausage with caramelized onions. You can also order your pies half-and-half, which is just nice." - adrian kane

"This also falls under the “short walk from Navy Pier” category, and it’s an option worth abandoning your children for while they’re waiting to ride the Ferris wheel. Robert’s, located on the Ogden Slip, has pizza with a flavorful, airy, slightly crispy thin crust. You’ll find a variety of toppings, from fennel with pepperoni and honey, to sausage with caramelized onions. And the good news is that you can see the Ferris wheel in the distance from the patio. We’re sure your kids are just fine." - adrian kane

"For When You Wanted Pizzeria Portofino Pizzeria Portofino is a very beautiful and absurdly busy spot right on the river. If you’re strolling around downtown and think it looks like a promising option, there’s a good chance the host will tell you there’s a four-hour wait. You can decide to put your name in anyway and kill time taking an architectural boat tour (twice), or you can go a little further north and eat at Robert’s Pizza And Dough Company. It’s a pizza place on the Ogden Slip that also has a great view of the water. Order one of the specialty pies (we like the fennel and the sausage) and use all that extra time you would have spent waiting at Portofino doing laps inside Navy Pier." - adrian kane, veda kilaru