Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

"Vito and Nick’s has been around since the 1950s and is a Southside institution worthy of its place in the Chicago Pizza Hall of Fame (which doesn’t actually exist but probably should). Their specialty is cracker-crust pizza, which is super thin and crispy, with bubbly browned cheese and spicy tomato sauce." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor

"A historic pizzeria known for its thin-cut pizza, frequented by the cast and crew of The Bear, a show taped in Chicago." - Ashok Selvam

"Deep dish gets a lot of national attention, but people who live here know that Chicago’s legendary cracker-style thin crust can’t be ignored. And that’s what you’ll find at Vito and Nick’s. This southside institution has been around since the 1950s. Their pizza is super thin and crispy, with bubbly browned cheese and a spicy tomato sauce. Inside, it’s a dive: drop ceilings, neon beer signs, and wood-paneled walls. And we hope that never changes." - nick allen, john ringor, adrian kane

"Vito and Nick’s has been around since the 1950s, and is an institution worthy of its place in the Chicago Pizza Hall of Fame. Their specialty is cracker-crust pizza, which is super thin and crispy, with bubbly browned cheese and spicy tomato sauce. Inside, it’s a total dive: drop ceilings, neon beer signs, and wood-paneled walls. But this is the best kind of bar pizza, and it wouldn't taste the same in a shiny new space. Food Rundown photo credit: Kim Kovacik Pepperoni Pizza From edge to center, Vito and Nick’s thin crust stays equally crispy, despite the thick layer of bubbly brown cheese and pepperoni. The slightly sweet tomato sauce is mild, but a generous sprinkle of oregano gives the pie plenty of flavor. photo credit: Kim Kovacik Sausage Pizza Everything about the pepperoni also applies to the sausage. The spicy meat complements the sauce and you can expect the the inside slices to have the same cracker-like crunch as the edge pieces. photo credit: Kim Kovacik Steak Sandwich Yes, there are non-pizza dishes on the menu, but don’t let those distract you. The just-OK steak sandwich is one of these. Stick with the pies." - Adrian Kane

"Pizza enthusiasts flock to this revered stalwart on the far South Side for some of the finest cracker-like thin crust pies in the city. The crispy dough can be topped with a plethora of ingredients, ranging from shrimp and anchovies to sliced beef and sausage. It’s best paired with a cold pint of Old Style. Bring some bills as the restaurant is cash only." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff