Carmen's Of Evanston Pizzeria

Recommends

electricluddite

Joined 7 years ago

Best deep-dish pizza in Chicago. Chicago actually has three signature pizza styles: thin-crust (yes, there's a Chicago-style thin-crust), deep-dish (or pan) and stuffed. Carmen's doesn't offer Chicago-style thin-crust (though they do offer a thin-crust pizza). That's not what I'm talking about though. Carmen's offers a very good stuffed pizza. However, their deep-dish pizza is the best I've ever had. I'm not sure I should try to describe the pizza because I know I won't do it justice. Do yourself a favor and try it yourself. Unless you hate cheese, you won't be disappointed.

For the Evanston lunch crowd, they offer a lunch buffet. It's a little expensive, but they offer a nice spread of pizza, along with some other things that I usually skip in favor of pizza.

Recommends

Jennifer Olvera

Joined 10 years ago

Dig into deep-dish pies at this come-as-you-are pizza joint.. In Short
Wood-beam ceilings give this two-floor establishment a roomy feel, and a wood-burning fireplace and Southwestern-inspired artwork exude warmth. Made-to-order pizza is the focus. Available in thin, stuffed and pan varieties, toppings include standard options, as well as a pesto pizza with garlic, pine nuts and parsley. House favorites include stuffed spinach or the Carmen's Special, a blend of sausage, mushroom, green pepper and onion. Pastas and sandwiches round out the menu.

Recommends

lawman68

Joined 11 years ago

Best Pizza PERIOD.. Absolutely the BEST Chicago style pizza in Chicago and beyond (even though it is Evanston). A must stop when in the Windy City.