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Ginos East of Chicago The Original

The Open View

For three star Italian, try Gino's East Of Chicago in Chicago. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Streeterville neighborhood. It's known for its pizza. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms and a full bar. This place is open late.

Expert Reviews of Ginos East of Chicago The Original

Citysearch | Graffiti-covered walls and to-die-for deep dish draw crowds of families and tourists to this classic pizzeria.

Lit with chandeliers, candles and the occasional drift of sunlight, every inch of this Chicago classic's dim interior is covered in customer-inscribed graffiti. The place gets packed with busfuls of...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/09/2005
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Frommer's

It was a Chicago tourist's rite of passage: waiting in the frigid cold (or sweltering heat) to get into Gino's, a warren of tiny rooms and dark wood booths covered with a few generations' worth of carved...
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RestaurantRow.com

on our third visit to gino's i was very disappointed in the food and service we received 4-16-99...
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Chicago Reader

there's usually a wait for a table at this venerable chicago-style pizzeria, despite a move last year from its longtime subterranean superior street location to the roomy former home of planet hollywood. the...
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Metromix

had our rehersal dinner here over the weekend. can't say enough nice things about the staff, service and quality. free beer, pizza and breadsticks...all were fresh and served piping hot...
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10Best

chicago-style pizza has won droves of ardent fans, and this restaurant is probably the downfall for most of them. just try to resist the irresistible, deep-dish chicago pizza with oozing cheese, rich sauce,...
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AOL CityGuide

chicago's signature deep-dish pizza...
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Centerstage

the best pizza we have ever eaten and we normally like ny style thin crust pizza! love the cornmeal crust!!
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IgoUgo

donit let the size of their pies, with oddly yellow bread fool you. ginois east is what chicago-style deep dish pizza is all about. two slices will leave you full for the rest of the day...
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Metromix

gino's east of chicago abandoned its rather cozy location on superior street and moved into the voluminous space formally known as planet hollywood. fans of the original location will notice the...
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User Reviews of Ginos East of Chicago The Original

Great Chicago Style Pizza

I still think this is the best Chicago-style pizza in the city. Why anyone would prefer to eat at Pizza Uno, Giordano's, or any other place over Gino's East is beyond me. The two things I like the best about...
menupages.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Real Review

Honestly, lets be real and here. The pizza is just OK. Its by far NOT the be I've ever had in this city or any ctiy. The claims of perfection reviewers made must have come from staff or owners, Real pizza...
menupages.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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You just have to like it

Everyone is right about Gino's pizza. It has an unusual crust, with some cornmeal as part of the recipe. Most people just rave. However, there is no getting around the crust bit. If you dont like the heavy...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Very Ordinary

Have to agree with a previous reviewer. We also found the deep dish pizza to be a saucy mess and certainly not worth the 45 minute wait. The service was friendly but our waiter seemed shocked that we didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Not the best - that's for sure!

Maybe I expect too much from their pizza but I thought Gino's would be one of the best that Chicago has to offer. My friends and I were sadly disappointed. Their pizza is just oozing all over the place with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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sauce too sweet(for me)

The pizza sauce is simply too sweet. If you like a sweeter sauce, this is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Delicious Pizza!

I visited Chicago for the first time in November 2006, and based off of the reviews, I knew I had to try Gino's East. I had never had Chicago style pizza and was worried I wouldn't like it, but it was amazing!...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Not bad pizza, but not New York style

This was a fun place and the food was tasty and plentiful. I had never tried Chicago deep-dish, and while it was good, I'm ruined for anything other than New York coal fired oven style pizza. If I have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Fun atmosphere horrible service

I have read the other reviews and truly wonder if this is the restaurant I visited. The crust was hard, heavy and flavorless. Cheese was almost nonexistent and tomato sauce appeared to be nothing more than...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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wonderful pizza

We recently went here on a Friday night. Excellant food and very good service. The deep dish pizza does take about 45 min so bring along something for the kids to do while they wait. GREAT PIZZA
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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The reason celebs eat here

The pizza is bar-none the best chicago deep dish pizza in the world. Don't let the wild, punk-rock, scuff up the walls atmosphere deter you. If you are in the mood for some crusty, thick, piping hot deep dish...
menupages.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Blah

There are so many better pizza places in Chicago. Gino's deep dish has way too much sauce and way too little cheese. Their thin crust is bland, at best. Lou's or Aurelio's makes a much better tasting pizza,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Best Pizza in The World

This is the one. The best pizza ever created. Its better than all its rivals. It sausage is amazing. I could drink the pizza sauce. The cornmeal (or whatever it is) crust is perfect. However, their new...
menupages.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Absolutely worth the wait!!!

Overall, this is the best pizza in Illinois. The atmosphere is comfortable; you feel welcomed. The "patty-styled sausage" makes Gino's East's sausage pizza the best - Hands down!!! The lines are long,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Totally Overrated!

This pizza is totally overrated. The only reason it receives such high marks is due to the influence of visitors to the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Not your average pizza

I still go back at least 2 times a year for a true pizza pie. I used to travel from Atlanta GA to Chicago and would stop there every time for a pie. Now I only have to travel from St Louis. Gino's is not like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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not the same old

Apparently they moved most of the ovens, seating and decor from the old Gino's East to their new loc...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Umm, No

This place is nothing like the old Gino's East that shut down. They made an attempt to recreate som...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Crust

The ambience was entertaining because of all the graffiti. When we first arrived there was no wait. The man and the take out counter was very rude and it took nearly fifteen minutes for some one to come seat...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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Great place to fill up on food

If you are on a diet....this is not the place for you! The food here is great but it does fill you u...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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Great place to fill up on food

If you are on a diet....this is not the place for you! The food here is great but it does fill you up and is not exactly health smart. I do strongly recommend the spinach sticks though. While they don't sound...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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yummmmmmm

Dont want to wait for Great Pizza ?? dont come here ! The wait is worth it this is the best pizza ever ! The atmosphere is fun, I mean where else can you go and grafitti on the walls ? I lived in Chicago for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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Doesn't live up to the hype

For as much hype as you see and hear about this place I was sorely dissappointed. It was noisey and the supreme pizza was supposed to have more than just a big piece of sausage but that was about the only...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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GET A GRIP!!

For those complaining about time spent waiting for their pizza to cook, go home and order Domino's. If you want your pizza in 20 minutes, that is just what you'll get. I lived in Chicago all my life. I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Best Pizza in the World

I have traveled to Chicago every year since I was born, as we have many relatives in the area. Every year we stop at Gino's East for the best pizza in the world. Sometimes throughout the year we will even...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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OUTSTANDING!!

This pizza is so mouthwatering, it's ridiculous! It's a great family restaurant. The kids enjoy drawing on the walls while waiting for the food. Highly recommended!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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NASTY

ok somethings wrong with this pizza Im from jackson MS and that pizza tasted like crap. Somethings up with yankee pizza.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Best Chicago Pizza - Coupon PLEASE!!!!

How can a place this good result to coupons??? Don't result to coupons. The pizza is great. Order out, unless you have a few hours to kill.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Old Place

Bring back the old place off Michigan Avenue! The new place just does not have the atmosphere!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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My least favorite dish pizza

I do not like all of the coarse corn meal on the bottom of the pizza, it scratches my throat and is too harsh.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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The Best Chicago Pizza

Gino's East is by far the best tasting Chicago Pizza! It is hard to put into words, but the crust melts in your mouth, and the veggies are fresh! The ambiance is great...the graffiti on the walls, and the pics...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2005
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A Slice of Heaven

I would drive from MN to Chi-town to eat at Gino's East. I'm thinking of a trip to the Midwest...I wonder if Delta will drop me off in front! Hummm LOVE Gino's East! Dave in Los Angeles
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2005
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BEST IN THE MIDWEST

THIS IS THE BEST PIZZA IVE HAD IN ALL OF MY TRAVELS. MAYBE IM PARTIAL TO THE PIZZA BECAUSE I AM A CHICAGO NATIVE, BUT IVE BEEN ALL OVER THE AMERICA AND IVE HAD LOTS OF PIZZA BUT GINOS PROVES EVERYTIME WHY I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2004
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Great Pizza

My wife, daughter (late teens) & I went to Gino's on Sunday at 8:00 PM. We waited less than 5 minutes to be seated. The deep dish pizza we had was the best I have ever eaten. The salad was also excellent with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2004
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Every once in a while!

Sometimes in life you run across something in life that is extraordinary. In this case Gino's east is the best thing since indoor plumbing, I just hope that there is a way to get that pizza here in arkansas!...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2004
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My favorite

I've been going to Gino's since back in the day when they had one location on Superior. I happen to like the corn bread crust and the sausage patty. They do offer crumble sausage for those who prefer that...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2004
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Big Disappointment (in 149 words)

Lets see I stood in line for an hour , in like an alley, it was cold but we huddled together with the 50 other people waiting too. It was so loud either I couldnt hear the people around me say excuse me each...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2003
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excellent

JUST VISIT BECAUSE EVEN IF ONLY ONE TIME YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THE EXPERIENCE. EXCELLENT FOOD.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2003
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Deep

It was good, but not great. I really expected more from this legendary restaurant. But I can't say that I was disappointed either. The CRUST of the pizzas are really good. Just make sure you know that it takes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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Still the best...

After endless pizza joints that I have been too. Mom and pop places and the big league ones. I still have not found a better pizza then Gino's. The Pizza and the restaurant are just Chicago. No one else does...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2003
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Great Pizza

I live in Texas and make a pilgrimage to two places when I'm in Chicago on business- The Half Shell for King Crab and Gino's for pizza. Their deep dish is outstanding!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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the best

i've traveled a fair amount of the US and I will tell you that no pizza beats Gino's East. It is simply the best. Great service, great food and they make you feel right at home. What more could you ask for....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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So good!

My boyfriend and I were in Chicago for the St. Patrick's Day crazinesss, and Gino's was our first stop. The pizza is great. So are the spinach roll appetizers. We ate there our first day in Chicago and on last...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2003
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SUPER!!!!!!!!

I have lived here my whole life and this place is always and will forever be the best pizza in the world. The atmosphere, pizza, staff are all great!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2003
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Can't Go Wrong

Their pizza, in my opinion is the best anywhere, as well as their other items on the menu, I had only stumbled across this treasure on a visit downtown and was lured in by the huge line, a definite sign that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2003
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Gino's is Pretty Good

Honestly, their pizza wasn't fabulous. It was good, but not life changing as some of the other reviewers claim. But its good pizza for an appropriate price. One thing is for sure, their atmosphere can't be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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Ok

I don't like the cornmeal crust on the stuffed pizza, very bland - but the thin pizza is great.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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WOW!!! Can we say "GREAT PIZZA"?

Ginos East is by far one of the best pizza places around! I just moved from Chicago to San Diego and I have not found anything that compares to a slice of Ginos East Pizza. I would highly recommend stopping by...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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family affaire

My family goes to Chicago every year, and we can not leave untill we have eaten at Gino's. Its the best pizza I have ever had.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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A must-see just for the decor

The pizza itself isn't my favorite (great crust, but a HUGE amount of cheese) but the graffiti and celebrity-photo packed walls make it a must for any visitor.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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Pretty good pizza

Many people consider Gino's the best, and though I have to disagree, I would still say it's pretty good. I personally prefer Giordano's, though Gino's seems to be a more popular pick. Gino's pizza tends to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2003
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Nuh-uh

Sorry, Chicago. I AM a Chicagoan, and I never understood why everyone loves that pizza so much. It's so greasy, it turns the crust back into DOUGH! The best pizza I've ever had there was one they accidentally...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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The "dish" on Chicago pizza

The "dish" is simply this; I've eaten at many of Chicago's pizzeria's and though many of them have their own claim to fame, Gino's East is the MOST at a reasonable price. They have a great pizza and no matter...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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Grossly Overated

Very Dark-(bring a Flashlight), Very Very Slow, Bad Service, Mediocre Pizza. Much better Pizza at many other pizza joints in the Windy City. Don't waste your time or money. Not worth it at all.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Gino is a genius

Ginos was my first experience with Chicago Style Pizza. I found that it was worth the 1 hour and 45 minute wait for my pie. Imagine if you will a thinck flaky buttery crust essentially fried in a deep cast...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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Eh...It's pizza

Gino's is atmosphere accompanied by so-so pie. It appears to be classic deep dish, but the flavors are all a little weak for my taste. The cornmeal (polenta) crust is buttery and thick, a good building block...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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Great Food,Great Taste Gino's Is D Place

I like the food, The place looks great and the service seems nice.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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All the Way from OK

When our car broke down in Norman, Oklahoma, my boyfriend and I chatted it up with the manager of the local Firestone (for a very, very, very long time.....). He insisted that we go to Gino's East when we got...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Delicioso

The best tasting crust, and freshest toppings in a friendly atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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BEST OF THE BEST

aMONG THE TOP FIVE DEEP DISH CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA RESTAURANTS , GINOS IS THE BEST AND MOST CONSISTENT.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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Sausage patty pizza

We were visiting Chicago, and went straight to Gino's East on Wells after we checked into our hotel. There was a line, but we stuck it out and were not disappointed. Loved the sausage patties on our deep dish...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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Mama Mia

Excellent pizza. Great late night spot to cure the munchies.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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YUM!

I am not a professional food critic, so I am sorry for the lack of eloquence here, but this is the yummiest most flavorful pizza I have ever had!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Too Die For Pizza!

This is the BEST pizza I have ever had. If you're in Chicago you have to visit Gino's East for pizza -- it's a wonderful experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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This place sucks

When I was visiting Chicago April 2002, my friend and I went to Gino's East. I had traveled from Florida and had only heard great things about this place. My experience in this restaurant was terrible. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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THE BEST

This is the best pizza I have ever had. I have lived in New York, LA, San Fran, Philly and many other places. There is no better pizza period. Sometimes there is a bit of a line to get in but worth every...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2002
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Pizza to die for!

It is worth standing in line for who knows how long to take the first bite of the famous Gino's pizza. In one word, it is UNFORGETTABLE!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2002
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Not bad

Gino's East really deserves some respect because I think it's what put Chicago pizza on the map. It's not as good as Lou Malnatti's or Pequods but it's still good enough. I have always loved the crust.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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da bomb!

By far the peperoni with sausage patties deep dish style was the best pizza I have ever had! It was awesome! The restaurant was crowded as is to be expected with great food. We maybe waited 20 minutes for our...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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Ginos eat pizza

The last time i was there was many years ago, but now i live in texas and i can't find any better pizza chain around, if your lucky you may even find my name on the wall! No place has better food, service, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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best chi town pizza!

THE ULTIMATE IN CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA! THE RICH, BUTTERY CRUST IS BY FAR THE BEST IN THE CITY. FUN, CASUAL DINING-GREAT FOR DATES OR JUST HANGING WITH FRIENDS. THIS WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE PIZZA PLACE!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2002
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Gotta try it

I have never had pizza like this before. The true definition of "Chicago Style". Make sure you order the sausage patty topping, a complete layer of sausage. The decor is interesting. Expensive but well worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Graffiti Heaven

Graffiti lines the walls, floors, and ceilings. Forgetting to bring a marker could be the worst thing that happens to the customers. A fun atmosphere that allows you to leave a little bit of yourself for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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An evening to remember

Great time with wonderful food and fun. Leave your stuffy attitude at home and come to have a blast.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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Not bad

Gino's East does have pretty good and unique pizza. I don't think it's the top 3 of Chicago.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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"The Best I've had"

I ate here about 3 year ago and cannot forget the pizza to this day. I'm from Houston, Texas and cannot wait to go back to Gino's for another slice of that pizza.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2002
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Best Pizza East of Mississippi River

To say the least, Gino's East has the best pizza and one of the best atmospheres of any pizza place I've been to.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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OVERRATED

We Waited 45 minutes for my pizza bread and an hour for my personal size pizza. The waiter was unbelievable bad and I would be embarassed if he worked for me. I was still eating and he took my empty water...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2002
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Different

Gino's isn't what it used to be with their new location but the pizza is still better than most.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Solid sausage

They put on too much sausage.It's like a meat manhole cover.I like the blending of ingredients and the sausage overpowers everything else.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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worth.the.wait

We're from Columbia, MO and friends of ours having recently been to Chicago recommended Gino's East during our visit over Labor Day weekend. We saved Gino's East for our last day and it was even better than...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Geno's is the best!!!!

The best pizza in all of Chicagoland!!!! There is none better. When you're in Chi Town don't miss it.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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YUMYUM

One of the BEST - Worth the wait!! Everyone I have taken to Gino's LOVES IT!!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Yeah

this is the best pizza place in the world for sure
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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great food

Well I ate there a few weeks ago with a few friends before we had gone to six flags, and I thought the pizza was really good, I had gone one time before and got the ravioli, my opinion is that the cheese...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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Pizazz of a place

Pizza is my favorite thing to eat, so Gino's was a place to try. It was probably the best pizza I have ever eaten in my life. I loved the deep dish, and their cheese sticks. I would reccomend this place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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not the same anymore

Once the moved, the whole atmosphere and I think the food changed., too bad, it "was" the best
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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goodfed

best pizza i have eaten next time I visit more ginos pizza for me
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Now this is Pizza!

I no longer live in Chicago, but get there as often as I can to visit, and every time I do, I INSIST on eating pizza! There is no pizza like Chicago pizza anywhere I have found. Gino's East is top notch. Can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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the rest are copies

although the move from superior was not really good the proof is in the pie. gino's is still the best in the west or the east .
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Eat the Pizza, Avoid the Rest

Still a great pizza, but the new locations lack of the charm of the old Superior Street place. The scribblings on the wall there were real. And by the way, eat the pizza but forget the wine list. You'll pay...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Suprised and Blown Away

My friends and I were looking for the best pizza in Chicago when we actually stumbled over Gino's. We had the valet take our car before we saw the line of 100 people outside. We wanted the best and judging by...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Dying to get back to Gino's

It's been a while since I have visited Chicago but Gino's East left a lasting impression. I'm dying to get back to Chicago just to dine at Gino's East.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Pizza Perfection

I was very impressed by the wonderful and fun atmosphere and of course the mouthwatering pizza. This is a definite 10 for me.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Yellow Dough

Yellow dough sounds like yellow snow. This place is overrated.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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YO ADRIAN DIS IS DE BEST

Others can claim it but Gino's is the original and best in my humbal but expertised opinion. The crust makes the pie and here there is no equal! The freakin sausage patty pie is too much! Don't buy a whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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I've had better

The pizza isn't as good as I remembered it from a year ago. The service was slow this time around (and I'm not talking about the normal wait for the pizza). I'm not sure I'd go back. And, pizza is top of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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Mama Mia!!

If you can handle the wait to get in the food is worth it!! Mediocre service at best!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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400miles Away, Sitting Next to Neighbors

We heard Gino's East was the place for pizza. We were seated in a a dark little spot on the 2nd level. It was quite dark and I thought cozy. The smell of pizza permeated the place. Noise abounded with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2002
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Gino's Etched in Memory

Since moving to Florida in 1980 and then California in 1986, I have failed to find a pizza as delicious as Gino's East. Gino's East pizza will be etched in my food memory bank for life, and I will likely never...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2002
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Good food but bad service

Had a cheese and mushroom pan pizza and the breadsticks. Both were truly delicious! I love the cornbread crust. However service was slow and pretty substandard and there is always a long wait. The atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2002
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Totally Jive Tourist Trap

One of the lamest pizzas ever! No true pizza aficionado would EVER opt for a cornmeal crust over a bread crust. (Quick - which tastes better right out of the oven, fresh bread or cornbread?) Yet, the cattle...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2002
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Not Worth a Nickel

Hated this place! The pizza tasted aweful, especially the crust!!! Although the price was not outrageous, the food was not worth the money spent. Suggestions, if you want to go to a good Chicago chain pizza go...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2002
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Chicago Deep Dish Pizza at Gino's East

I had read about Gino's East in a travel book and decided to give it a try during my trip to the Windy City. The pizza may look small, but it was so thick. A "medium" , which goes for $15.00, can fill two...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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Almost a sin...

This is THE MOST amazing pizza ever! If you go to Chicago, you MUST eat here. Not only is the food excellent, but what's more fun than writing on other people's walls?
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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over rated

I will never go to Gino's again. Never in my life have a I recieved such horrible service. The pizza was sub-par, the water was slimy, the plates were dirty, and the soup was cold. The bad attitude on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2002
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Non Stop Sausage

The rating says it all; with sausage and cheese every bite is a taste delight
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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a blast from the past

I have bbeen to Ginos hundreds of times since i was a kid. Its the best pizza in the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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I'M IN TOO DEEP!!

Fun atmosphere, walls add a distinct touch. Delicious deep dish pizza with lots of cheese, fried calamari also very good. Good place to take a lot of friends, optimal for lots of talking and a good time.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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The Very Best Deep Dish Pizza

The Very Best Deep Dish Pizza around. I have traveled far and wide sampling pizza and as I said before; The Very Best Deep Dish Pizza!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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Stepmother's Secret Weapon

After treating my stepchildren to Geno's masterpiece, I was rated almost as highly as Geno's best. We lived 55 miles from Chicago(my native city) and Geno's was always worth the trip.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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THE BOMB!!!!!

This is the best pizza in town!!!! Gino's East is #1!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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10

Went there on our honeymoon and WOW what fun - the service is great, pizza phenomenal and we had more pizza than we could eat and easy on the pocket book. Get there early or plan to wait in line - altho' if...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Awesome!

This is the best pizza in the world! Pizza and garlic bread is awesome!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Outstanding pizza

The ambiance is good and any pizza you choose is great!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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10

If you want to have a great dining pizza experience then GO to Gino's,great food, great service,lot's of laugh's, great price's.Forget all the pressure's of life, come to Gino's and experience life again.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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yummy

Everytime i visit Chicago I eat at Gino's East. They have the best cornbread crust in the world. You literally get full on one piece of pizza. I wish we had them in Cleveland.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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"The Ultimate Pizza"

Gino's East has,by far,the best pizza in the world!!!!!!!! Their pizza has a taste that is "unique"
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Taste bud shouting pizza

This is the best pizza not only in Chicago but Nationwide. I am from Cleveland OH and have lived in other cities. My favorite food is Pizza. This Pizza has so much flavor it your taste buds shout!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Fun place to go with a group!

I went there with a large group of friends - it was the perfect place to enjoy awesome food!-and have a great time. The service was excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Deep Dish Heaven!

The location on Rush Street is the best!! Nothing fancy just gret Chicago Deep dish Pizza and they have the only crust that tastes great and sets the pizza apart. Of couse the Cheese rules also! Graffitti...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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King of Pies

Buttercrust - doesn't that really say it all? If you haven't tried Gino's East...run, don't walk to the nearest location!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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I'd drive 150 miles for a Gino's East Pi

Gino's East is located in an interesting & active area, plenty to do. Too, we like the scene at Gino's so, for these reasons and the reason that the pizza is always excellent, we've driven over 150 miles...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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MMMM! Good ZA!

Best pizza ever! I grew up in Chicago and now every time I go back home to visit, I just have to have some Gino's East Pizza! I especially love the sausage pizza (one big piece of sausage all over the pizza)!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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piazza extravaganza

No words! Just eat because once you get a hold of this pizza extrvaganza......it's love at first TASTE!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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gino's mmmmmm good

I first went to ginos when i was 6 years old and i must admit i was confused i was use to seening pieces of sausage not layers but the next time i went i was perpared. i now love ginos especially the crust.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Memories To Last a Lifetime

This may sound odd but the one and only time I've been to Gino's was about 17 years ago and the experience still sticks out in my mind. I was in Chacago for an art gallery-hopping trip with my photog. class...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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Food

Good food that tastes good and is good -- really good.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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killer pie

their pies are the best from the scrumptious crust all the way down to their loads of fresh ingreidents! by far the top of the line!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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Awesome pizza

The pizza here is great! I also recommend the Spinach Sticks, or-if available-the breadsticks are very good.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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pure delight

The stuffed pizza from here is better than sex. I'm halfheartedly glad Gino's is a little distance from my house because if it were any closer I would weigh 1000 pounds and stay