Vote for the Best Pie in the Pizza Playoffs
We're looking for the pizza lover's pizza. But we need your help, and your vote, for the most loved pizza in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park.
Getting ready for Sunday's game? Got the big screen TV and your favorite pizza place on speed dial? When the big game ends, we may have a champion but the debate over who's really the best never ends.
That's true for pizza, too. But Patch's Pizza Playoffs aims to find The Most Loved Pizza in the Southland.
Folks in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park know what they like.
"Definitely Rosangela's. My family won't eat from anywhere else!" — Tom McNamara
"Palermo's. Can't beat their sauce." — Sandy Bose
"Phil's! Saying otherwise is blasphemous!" — Ed Tierney
"Grassano's is already the best in the Midwest. Actually I think it's the best in the world." — Linda Stearns
Today's ballot includes local pizzas — no regional or national chains. Voting is open from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5.
- Pizza-Man Pizzeria
- Barraco's Ristorante and Pizza
- Emilio's Pizza
- Rosangela's Pizzeria
- Cavatappi
- Durbin's
- Phil's Pizza
- Palermo's 95th Restaurant
- Grassano's Pizza
- Fox's
- Papa Joe's Restaurant
- Nonna's
- Frankie's Beef, Pasta and Catering
The place to garner the most votes in this round advances to the championship round and faces winners from throughout South Suburban Patchland.
Madeline McCalip
9:41 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Palermos pizza has a great crust, unique sauce, delicious sausage and plenty of tasty cheese! Excellent pizza!
Rhonda Syreeta Young
10:12 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Aw, Man! Chuck's Pizza isn't in EP, It's in Beverly. It surely would have been my #1 choice.
Renita Young
2:43 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Maybe they'll get an honorable mention!
Ricardo von Prango
10:22 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Palermo's is great, but you'll never find a better pizza around here than Phil's. MUCH better ingredients AND great sauce. Palermo's fans: There's more to pizza than sauce
Kelly
8:57 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
Phil's USED to be our favorite until Grassano's opened. Grassano's has a more authentic flavor.
OL Resident
10:23 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
When did Frankies start selling Pizza? Lots of great choices here. I grew up with so many. At the end of the day if I had to have only one style of pizza....Palermos regular crust. Let the controversy begin..........
Jennifer Valdez
10:45 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
BARRACO'S!!!! The "Around the World" pizza special or "Sicilian Style" pizza is a must
Renita Young
2:43 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
I have to try that someday. Thanks for voting everyone!
Rose Duffy
6:15 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
mama barraco is the best from there
Steve
11:09 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Grassano's has the best Pizza without a doubt, the sausage and onion is my favorite.
Colleen Sylvester
11:14 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
For me it's SO hard to pick just 1! I LOVE Durbins, LOVE Phils, LOVE Papa Joe's..... Great sausage, great cheese, love the fresh garlic.....fresh tomatoes.... ok, now I'm hungry!
suzanne
11:26 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
GRASSANOS!
Smokey
12:34 am on Sunday, February 5, 2012
I agree, Sue. Grassanos on 87th street can not be beat. Dominates in the kitchen as far as quality and consistency are concerned. great for the neighborhood.
John Quinn Mucker
11:45 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
If you like a sweet sauce, Palermos is the best!
Take out or delivery the service is first rate and the ability to "make it your way" outstanding.
Quinn Mucker
jennifer leonchik
11:49 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Grassanos! Awesome pizza puffs!
CEG
12:09 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
EMILIOS PIZZA ALL THE WAY!
andy skoundrianos
12:45 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Phil's is the best
OL Resident
1:52 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
best stuffed pizza...ever
JILL
12:55 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
My husband is a United States Marine and after travelling with him for 15 years, I can honestly say that I love coming back to Chicago for some GRASSANO'S pizza! He loves the pizza puffs! They also have an awesome breaded steak.
Chuck
2:32 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Grassanos pizza is by far the best! From their low prices to their great food, not to mention the wonderful service. I do have to say that almost everytime I go there I see the owner in the kitchen working with his staff, and he always finds time to come out and greet the customers! Now thats dedication, and their hard work earns my vote.
Johnny
2:47 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
I love Gino, that guy is awesome! Actully he sponsored my softball team last year, and my little league team back in the day.
Johnny
2:38 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Grassanos Pizza on 87th n Major has the best pizza puffs! Create your own dream one bite at a time!!
Renita Young
2:39 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Emilio's is in the lead! Let's go Evergreen Parkers!
Smokey
12:20 am on Sunday, February 5, 2012
oh really? 0.o OL owns EP
STM
2:46 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Phils pizza is the best.
Marlo Carrano
4:57 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
I was raised on Rosangela's. I won't eat pizza anywhere else. It's the best!-Marlo
Karen McFarland
5:36 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Pizza-Man is the best pizza in the area and there prices are reasonable. You have really got to try their corned beef and cabbage pizza. they usually have it for like 6 weeks around St. Patrick's Day. LOOK FOR THE SIGN IN THE WINDOW!!!!!!
Rose Duffy
6:17 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
I have never heard of Phil's pizza, is it in Evergreen?
OakLawnBill
9:27 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Oak Lawn, on Ridgeland near 87th.
Jenny Mroz
6:19 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Phils Pizza is the best...I didn't know there were any other places for pizza....guess when you find the best you stick with them!
Lauren hickey
6:27 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Grassanos is the best hands down.... :)
Daniel
6:45 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Phils Pizza is way overpriced, and not worth the 30 dollars a pizza costs. Especially considering the mark-up on that. What does a pizza cost to make five bucks, and they charge thirty.....Ridiculous.
Steven
8:43 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Its not always the more you pay the better the pizza....Speaking from someone who ate phils once, and never again!! Not worth the deep hole it burnt in my wallet, and honestly it was just 'okay'...I was very mad when i bit into that canned mushroom, for real....thats not worth the 30 bucks, more like 30 cents!
Stephanie Reed
8:46 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Grassano's Pizza is the best!!
Smokey
12:29 am on Sunday, February 5, 2012
Grassanos certainly has become a landmark restaurant among Oak Lawn natives. A true homage to the SouthSide. forget all the tourist traps, if you have the scoop you're hittin 87th and major.
Dianne
9:14 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Grassano's is our favorite!!
Nicole G.
9:55 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Phils pizza is expensive because you pay for quality and quantity. Unlike the 10 pieces of sauage, aka dog meat, from other places. Don't know what '$5 pizza' your eatting but I'm sure no one else wants it.
Steven
8:31 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Canned mushrooms are not quality!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shelly
11:38 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Palermo's (Thin & Crispy) is Excellent BUT pricey. Last two deliveries took forever & the pies were cold :( We did get a credit for 1. Rosangelas Very good, when or if they pick up the phone to take your order. Vito & Nicks My Fave but in Chicago & they do not deliver & only accept cash????
Jennifer
11:43 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Nino's!!!!!!!!!!
Kris
1:07 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Durbin's? REALLY??? The question is "What's the best pizza?" NOT What is your favorite bar? Come on!!!
Steven
8:33 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Agreed!! They must have been giving away free beer to get all those votes!!
Steven
8:35 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
by the way...is durbins even in OL??
edward zelnis
7:58 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Fox's is the best pizza in Chicago, but (no disrespect to OL) you have to go to the Beverly location. The sausage is seasoned perfectly, the crust has a cornflour dusting, and the sauce is just a little bit sweet. I dream about this pizza!
Gabrielle Zmija-Meyer
9:59 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
I LOVE Phil's! GREAT food & I love their ribs! YUM!!!
Jen M
10:22 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Phils by far is the best!!! Even when I delivered my babies at Christ hospital I was so excited that I was close to phils and got to order take out from them!!!!
Steven
10:25 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Okay this contest is a little fishy.......Im very impressed a business can get over 500 votes in the matter of ten minutes..WOW!
andy skoundrianos
12:25 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
I agree with Steven, this isn't about stuffing votes ( I know we are close to Chicago!!! ) Everyone has favorites ,but to demean other places is sad and pathetic. We should want all the establishments to be successful. Stop the fighting between places which is obviously posted between owners and or families or friends please!!! Thank You
ED PRENDERGAST
4:37 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
I travel from Palos Park to Oak Lawn's PHIL'S PIZZA several times a month. My son comes in from Villa Park when I tell him that "Dinner's coming from Phil's". It's worth the drive! Pizza is great - the people working there a fantastic too!!
Meagan
7:06 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
DURBINS!!!! Best pizza on the southside and yes they have a nice bar as well:)
Kelly
8:52 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
You must be one of the bar flies there!
Or maybe you've only eaten there when you were drunk!
Or maybe it's the only pizza you've ever had!
Lori
7:19 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
Durbins pizza is amazing!! My family orders them every Monday they have half price all pizzas you can't beat it! -Lori
Daniel youngman
3:27 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Grassanos for sure
Suzanne
9:06 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012
GRASSANO'S!!!!!!!!!!!!
PD
9:55 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012
For my husband and myself and so many others its Nino's Pizza on 111th and Cicero.
They always give you tons of ingredients and crust is perfect.
Ray T.
10:50 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Grassano's all the way!!!
Dave W.
1:44 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Phil's is pretty good, but is REALLY expensive...Palermo's is okay but pretty expensive also...Fox's is barely okay and not cheap and REALLY overrated. Pizza-Man used to be better but has slipped a bit and gotten a little more pricey (like almost everyplace, to be fair)...the best, by far, though, is Grassano's; they need to stop raising their prices, since I can't afford them as much now, but they are still the best for the money.
Now...as for Durbin's...they have a terrible pizza, they have had a terrible pizza for over twenty years. They skimp on ingredients, it is all sauce and crust, it takes forever to get an order out...they have the beer garden, they sponsor softball...so they engender loyalty from a bunch of drunk 20-30 year olds...trust me, I grew up with them, and I NEVER understood it until my one friend explained the 'appeal', as it were. I have been stuck eating there a thousand times and I don't know if my food was ever above mediocre. I would MUCH rather have Pizza Hut or Little Caeser's than Durbin's. Also, which location in Oak Lawn is being used for Durbin's? Because if you are using Burbank, there are better places to get pizza in Burbank, including two basically across the street form Grassano's on 87th.
Lastly, remember before it was Grassano's, it was Tafdes (or Taftes) Pizza? Now THAT pizza might have been worse than Durbin's...
Paula Mallaghan
2:47 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Fox's pizza is the best, I cant wait to get back over at Easter time for some!!!!!
sharon schmidt
3:14 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Grassanos is awsome!
jerry sweiss
4:53 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Emilios pizza is my favorite great quality at great price keep up the good work
Smokey
4:55 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Grassanos in Oak Lawn. clean, cheap, good food. Got to love the inside design, good SouthSide feel.
Bob F
4:58 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Gotta go with Palermo's
mrs. jackson
5:02 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
i love Emilio's pizza they are the best. Emilio will always be my chief boy r d lol me and my kids hope Emilio's pizza wins and if you haven't tried it i recommend you do so good luck guys
Linda Stearns
5:17 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
GEASSANOS is by far the BEST PIZZA
ricardo reyez
3:34 am on Sunday, February 5, 2012
emilios pizza is good in service pizza number 1!
MAYDE PADILLA
10:23 am on Sunday, February 5, 2012
WHAT I FOUND AT EMILIO'S PIZZA, A DELICIOS PIZZA, W/ UNIQUE TASTE. THEY HAVE A HUGE VARIETY OF TOPPINGS, VERY GOOD PRICE AND A PLEASANT CUSTOMER SERVICE... DON'T MISS THE YAMMY TASTE...
Abigail Arroyo
11:31 am on Sunday, February 5, 2012
Emiliano's pizza is beyond delicious... enough said (:
Abigail Arroyo
11:33 am on Sunday, February 5, 2012
Best pizza... never ordering from pizza hut ever again.
JENNIFER NEWSOM
3:52 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012
EMILIO'S PIZZA, BEST VEGGIE PIZZA!
Ozzy
5:24 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012
I can't vote for any of them since I was diagnosed with Celiac and the only gluten free pizza I have tried from any of them (Palermo's) was awful (way to much sauce). May have to try a GF pizza from Baracco's although when I tried their regular pizza it was so bad I gave up on the second piece. Perhaps their GF is the opposite LOL.
JENNIFER NEWSOM
7:24 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012
ALSO, EMILIO'S PIZZA IS NEVER GREASEY!
NEG
8:32 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012
WE ORDERED FROM EMILIOS PIZZA TODAY. ITS SO TASTEY! WE JUST WISH THEY WERE OUT SIDE THE MALL SO THEY CAN DELIVER. GOOD LUCK GUYS!
Terry McGreehin
10:41 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012
Grassanos!!! Best pizza and awesome people!!!!
CubsSuck8516
12:16 am on Monday, February 6, 2012
really...10,000 votes within 2 hours....really
CubsSuck8516
12:30 am on Monday, February 6, 2012
I’d like a pizza topped with cheese
then sprinkled with some gnats and fleas,
some centipedes and slimy slugs,
and other creepy, crawly bugs.
I want to add some fingernails
and oyster ooze and crunchy snails
and chicken bones and spoiled meat
and smelly socks from dirty feet.
I want it topped with lots of mold
and gooey boogers (not too old),
a lot of snot, a little spit,
and guts with grimy, grainy grit.
I want the most disgusting crust
with spider webs and day-old dust
and dirt and mud and blood and gore
delivered to my sister’s door.
Nikki P
5:07 am on Monday, February 6, 2012
Grassano's has been in the lead all weekend by 200+ votes. The Super Bowl comes on & they fall behind 350+ votes!?!?! Durbins must have had a special at their several locations: FREE DRINK if you vote for them! This is ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheryl Grassano
8:03 am on Monday, February 6, 2012
Congratulations to Durbin's on Winning this Contest!! If we had to lose, I'm just Glad it was to you Guys!! Very nice People, and close Friends of ours!! Cheryl and Gino Grassano
Madeline McCalip
8:39 pm on Monday, February 6, 2012
I voted for Palermos only because initially it said Oak Lawn or Evergreen Park. My favorite Southland pizza is from Joe's Italian Villa at 87th Harlem in Bridgeview. They make a thin crispy crust, savory sauce, tasty cheese and THE best sausage! Our family also likes Durbins, Grassanos, Fasanos (on Roberts Road) and Phils. It just depends how much money you have and what you have a taste for. We are very fortunate to live close to so many excellent restaurants!
Durbins
10:48 pm on Monday, February 6, 2012
Thank you! The compliments you received from your many loyal customers were a prize in itself. It was always pleasure working with Gino and Kris. I'll have to stop in and try one of your pizza puffs I have heard so much about! Good luck and good fortune to you and your family. The McAuliffe Family
Dave W.
12:16 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
There is just no accounting for taste...