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Phil's Pizza D'Oro
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
5800 N Milwaukee Ave(between Austin Ave & Moody Ave)
Chicago, IL 60646
Neighbourhood: Norwood Park
(773) 763-2285
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 4 pm - 12 am
Sun 3 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
42 reviews for Phil's Pizza D'Oro
Review Highlights
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"It's a great thin crust with a tangy sauce." In 13 reviews -
"Nice to get free garlic bread." In 3 reviews -
"Can't wait to try the deep dish." In 3 reviews
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42 reviews in English
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Review from Tom Z.
Updated - 2/28/2012 4 Check-ins Here
I haven't updated this review in a while. I had a baked sausage panzerotti and it was great. I have had both the fried and baked and I prefer the baked version.
The crust was perfect and there were just the right amount of filling. They then put a little sauce on the top before baking. This extra sauce gets a little sweet from the heat and is oh so good.
It's going to be a toss up between their thin crust pizza and baked panzerotti. They are both excellent.
The people are great and the place is alway very clean.
I will continue to return here.Listed in: Pizza... Chicago Style Thin…
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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11/22/2009
I have been back to Phil's a number of times since my original review.
I have updated my star rating… Read more »
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Review from Gina S.
To stuff or not to stuff, that is the question.
We started with Phil's special salad with house dressing. Pepperoni, cubed cheese, tomato, black olives and iceberg lettuce. Very crisp salad, the dressing could have been more memorable. We also had complimentary thin crisp garlic toast. It was pretty tasty, very crunchy.
For pizza we went with a large (14") stuffed pizza pie with sausage, green olive and onion. The pan pizza and stuffed pizza are priced with the cheese base, additional toppings are $2.10 each, adds up quick. I've decided deep dish pizza like this requires at least 3 toppings otherwise its just all lot of cheese. The cheese to topping/sauce/crust on the stuffed pizza is almost 3:1. This is a cheese lovers pizza for sure, I was a little in over my head on this one. Dare I say I would have liked more pizza sauce and a little less cheese. It was so very filling and I felt like I ate a half ton of melted string cheese.
Luckily, the leftovers reheated nicely. -
Review from nicole w.
Park Ridge, IL
2/28/2012
Living in Chicago my entire life has exposed me to more pizza than is probably healthy to eat. I've had it all, thin, stuffed, pan, you name it and I've tried almost every major establishment and then some. Phil's Pizza should definately be on the list of classic Chicago restaurants. The traditional Italian/Sicilian owners bring family friendly values to the table along with good service and great food. The wait staff is highly dedicated and accommodating; they will make you feel right at home. Try my favorite-- the sausage, onion, green pepper thin crust--it is soooooo good!
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Review from Edmond B.
Chicago, IL
3/14/2012
I know a lot of the review are about the pizza but I went here with my fiance and we had pasta because we wanted something a little quicker.
Overall the pasta was OK, but nothing spectacular. I had the spaghetti with garlic and olive oil and my fiance had the spinach lasagna.
They do have a larger menu than I would have expected so maybe I just need to try something different.
I did the find the server very friendly and attentive so that is why I gave then the extra star. i hope to try this place again and try their pizza. -
Review from Jonathan P.
Chicago, IL
2/20/2012
It isn't often that I feel compelled to write a review for a pizzeria because it tends to be a conflict of interest for me being in the pizza business... BUT, this place deserves all 5 stars I'm giving it. Their sign makes mention of their Pan & Stuffed pizzas but lets not forget about the amazing thin crust tavern style pizza. I thoroughly enjoyed the thin crust as it was very crispy, had the sweet sauce, and you can tell they spent good money on a higher quality cheese. Oh yeah and as far as the cheese goes they don't put it on sparingly... TONS of it. I had the sausage & garlic thin crust which was outstanding, and then a stuffed spinach which was better than the big name places you find downtown. Bruschetta app was great, and the staff was friendly and prompt. This is what Chicago pizza is all about, can't wait to go back.
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Review from Mark M.
Arlington Heights, IL
4/19/2012
Excellent place!!! Sal, the owner is a really nice, cool guy! Plus, everything they offer is amazing! Their thin curst pizza is outstanding every time - I've been eating it for over 20 years. They have the best mozzarella sticks I have ever eaten(and believe me, I have sampled them across the state). Their Chicken Parmesan is phenomenal, and even their pan pizza is excellent! Plus, they've created The Big Gunner - a monster Italian Beef sandwich (or Meatball or It. Sausage) on garlic bread, red sauce, peppers and tons of melted cheese. It's big, messy and oh so delicious! For having so much unbelievable food, their prices are actually quite reasonable. Go to Phil's - you won't be disappointed!
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Review from katie s.
Chicago, IL
4/15/2012
Been around forever and has always been excellent. We pass several pizza places to get there but it is worth it. their party room is excellent too.
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Review from mike h.
Chicago, IL
3/26/2012
I have only had their pizza, and only thin, but is really really good, and for the price, Great! Good quality thin crust, great service and byob- absolutely worth a vist if you find your self on the north-west side of Chicago
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Review from Jacqueline S.
Chicago, IL
3/23/2012
What a great surprise this place was! They are definitely not skimpy on the pizza toppings and it's very apparent that their ingredients are fresh. We got a breaded veggie appetizer and the veggies were actually still a bit crispy, as though they were chopped recently and not fried for too long. For how reasonable the prices are and how excellent the food is, this place has definitely earned a place in the address book.
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Review from deirdre l.
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL
3/7/2011
So, just moved into the neighborhood and tried this place out the day before I moved while the family and I were painting the new place. Well dang, it was pretty good! Arrived promptly and PIPING hot... but whats with the pizza bag? I'm partial to my pizza coming in a box, but its not a huge deal I guess. The Hawaiian was mighty tasty, but the chunks of ham(canadian bacon?) could have been smaller (if I can nit-pick) and the other side was good spinach, mushroom, onion & sausage. The sauce was delightful!
Not quite perfect, but very very good for this picky pizza eater. Can't wait to try the deep dish! -
Review from Lynn R.
Chicago, IL
6/17/2011
Me and my husband love this place when we decide to eat in.
We get the Vegetarian Pizza which is great
They and the have Eli's Cheesecake which is the best ( better than cheesecake factory) the slices are thin but very rich.
The fried veggies are good especially the cauliflower and zucchini
We only do delivery which takes 45 min to an hour so we always plan ahead.
We have ordered here about 10 times and never had a problem -
Review from Jennifer E.
Chicago, IL
5/22/2011
Hawaiian Pizza was bomb :)
Gooey cheese, pineapples, pepperoni, ham, and special sauce (tad on the sweet side but its good)
Definitely recommended. Only lost a star to finding parking in the area on a Saturday night. -
Review from Chris P.
Chicago, IL
8/1/2010 34 Check-ins Here
I can sum up my review of this place with five words:
Phil's, you are fucking excellent.
If you need me to elaborate, of course I can:
The thought of eating Phil's thin-crust pizza makes me froth at the mouth like a lion staring down an innocent little gazelle.
Phil's used to basically be a carryout place when it was located on Northwest Hwy, but now they've really classed up the joint in its newer Milwaukee Ave. location. I've never dined in (old habits die hard), but I can't imagine it wouldn't be an enjoyable experience. BYOB! If ever you manage to stop lusting over their pizza, try the other food. From pasta to burgers, I've yet to be disappointed.
But that thin-crust pizza? Good god, do they mix cocaine into the cheese? -
Review from Lauren V.
"Yes, yesss, yessssss!!!" That is what my tastebuds were yelling out as I dug into Phil's delicious breadsticks, Bruschetta, and Hawaiian thin crust. I am seriously in love.
Trust me when I say-order the Bruschetta...it's nothing fancy but boy is it gooooood! The "special sauce" on the Hawaiian pizza is very unique in a great way-sweet and a little spicy-goes perfect with the canadian bacon, pineapple, and pepperoni. On top of all the goodness on the menu, they even give you *free* yummy breadsticks! Phil's is definitely my new fav pizza on this side of town! -
Review from Daniel B.
Chicago, IL
6/19/2008
We took my dad here for father's day and I was quite impressed with everything this place had to offer. The interior is very clean and welcoming, with a very spacious dining area. I really liked the look of the place, it just reminds we what a pizza joint should look like.
The service was as good as it gets. A water glass was never empty and a request was never forgotten. It did seem like the owners whole family was working there, but hey that works for me. They gave us two free orders of crazy bread and were so accommodating to our rather large table.
We started off with an order of calamari and bruschetta. The calamari was your basic plate of fried goodness. The dish wasn't undercooked which can happen at a lot of places and they gave us plenty of cocktail sauce and lemon. The bruschetta is another story. It was out of this world good. We had to place another order because the young ones snatched the pieces up as fast as they could. I thought there might be a brawl between grandma and Anna over the last piece, but thankfully they agreed to split it. I had my money on grandma; she's got a wicked uppercut.
The thin crust pizza was just awesome. The sauce, the crispiness of the crust and the amount of toppings were perfect. We ordered the D'oro special (onion, green peppers, black olives, and mushrooms) and another pizza with sliced roast beef. Two extra large pizzas were more than enough to feed 9 people and we all left full with huge smiles on our face. My dad was even impressed which is hard to do. You pretty much have to hit him with a hammer to get him to compliment you. On a side note they had some of the best homemade hot giardiniera this tongue has ever been burned by. I was sweating a little as I was eating.
I will recommend this place to anyone that will listen to me and will be back again hopefully sometime soon.Listed in: Pizza! Pizza!
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Review from Rob K.
Chicago, IL
1/1/2011
I really liked the pizza here. It's a great thin crust with a tangy sauce. I haven't eaten in the restaurant but it's a place I definitely want to sit down.
Very fast delivery. -
Review from k v.
Chicago, IL
4/18/2008
I was wondering where this place went, thank you for making this review!!! I used to go to this place when it was on Northwest hwy, They have the best thin crust pizza I have ever had! The crust is delicious and the sauce was very tasty.. They have a garlic pizza that is to die for !!! and their other dishes were fantastic! its been so long since I've had their food, but now that its closer to where I live, I will be checking out the new facility this weekend.. I will be back and give an updated review on the new place.. if you want great thin crust pizza with awesome flavor, check it out!!!
Ok I have an update... I finally made it over there with my kids on 5/30/08. the place was ok, service was kinda shitty and the pizza was not what I remembered... it was probably just me cause I have been sick and not able to taste everything 100% The kids loved the pizza and the crazy bread they served before the pizza came... oh and the place was too warm, I was very uncomfortable. -
Review from Eleni M.
Chicago, IL
3/1/2009
Phil's has AMAZING food. The pizzas are great, as are the pastas, burgers, and appetizers. I've converted many people to ordering their pizzas from Phil's.
I've never eaten in the new location, but the deliveries are always on time (or early) based on what they tell you the wait will be when you order, and the food is always hot and fresh. The staff is very nice and also very accommodating. I highly recommend this place.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Katherine R.
Chicago, IL
2/1/2010
Dear Phil,
I'm sorry I usually think of Moretti's when I want to order food.
I'm sorry my family thinks of Moretti's when they want to order food.
I'm sorry I'm moving out of my parents house now and can't order from you more often.
I do want to say thank you for the fabulous GUNNER, (Italian Beef and/or sausage with choice of sauce and cheese). I also want to say thanks for the many delicious options you provide to the neighborhood.
Food is always hot, delivery is always speedy and order is always right!
Hey Phil, you're alright! -
Review from sue b.
Brookfield, IL
Updated - 12/21/2011
Boy, I feel bad doing this, BUT....we had our party here and Phil's let us down. We had the party room booked for 4 hrs, but they only had the food out for 1 hr. They wouldn't put the appetizers out earlier as we expected, everything was served at the same time, then they cleared it all away They didn't like us much, they said we were too loud. Instead of asking us to turn down our music, the manager came in and turned down the music herself. We all still had a good time but they won't get return business from me.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/19/2011
Went to Phil's with a group of friends. We brought our own beer/wine. The staff was incredibly… Read more »
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Review from Katherine D.
Chicago, IL
1/4/2012
Phil's thin crust is great. Just about any pizza you order from Phil's will be great. We order from Phil's a few times a month... always half-cheese (for the kiddies) and half-sausage and onions. The crust is crisp, kind of like a cracker, but holds up well to their toppings. Their sides/appetizer are average. We've had their poppers, mozzarella sticks, veggie mix, and cheese fries. The pastas are also average. Their lasagna and chicken parmesan are ok. DO NOT ORDER the burgers. I ordered one last night and it was by far the worst burger I've ever had. The meat was burned, dried out, and tasted like cardboard. It was really, really bad. I guess it's my fault for ordering a burger from a pizza joint. So bottom line, GREAT PIZZA delivered to your home in about an hour.
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Review from Jebediah L.
Chicago, IL
1/7/2011
I have no idea what this place looks like because I order it from my couch and eat it from my couch. Then I pass out on my couch and wake up filled with shame.
STUFFED PEPPERONI PIZZA. Don't ask questions, just do it. -
Review from Jean B.
Cook, IL
7/16/2009
This place is pretty good. The prices were fair and the pizza was pretty good. Nice to get free garlic bread. Service was a little slow and the soft drinks were a little pricy, but all in all, a nice neighborhood place. Nice for families.
I'll go back. -
Review from Kelly L.
Chicago, IL
2/21/2012
I cannot believe I have waited this long to write a review. Phil's, forgive me! My husband and I are close to clinical obsession with Phil's, even so that we had our wedding rehearsal here...and...I purchased a pizza warmer container for my husband for Christmas so that he or I can pick up the pizza, without fear that it will get cold on the 30 minute drive back to our condo :) In fact, we live down the street from a Giordano's and across the street from Gino's North and down the street from Pete's Pizza...all legit restaurants that serve great pizza, but still, it's NOT Phil's! Eating in is also a nice option. Their chicken parm is quite fantastic, as well, as their service, simple decor, and parking situation. The BYOB option is also quite amazing. No need to feel awkward about bringing in a sixer of beer instead of the typical bottle of wine here, and the best part...no cork fees. We may or may not have brought in a box of wine at one point too. A+!
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Review from Dan R.
Downers Grove, IL
7/24/2011
Really not sure why everyone is going nuts over this place. 2nd best overall rating for Pizza in Chicago? I think not. I'm just glad I was in the neighborhood to play pool and not just for this.
Positive:
Free garlic flatbread
BYOB
Cheap
Negative:
Slow service - we noticed the deep dish had a 45-minute warning on it so we ordered one of those and a thin crust, assuming we'd get the thin crust significantly faster. About an hour later, we got both pizzas at the same time. Maybe we should have asked to get the thin crust first, but why on earth would you give a table two pizzas at the same time when four people are sitting there starving for an hour?
Pizza Quality - the pizza was OK but there was definitely nothing special about it. The deep dish was your typical too-cheesy, soggy crust Chicago style and the thin crust was enjoyable but not any better than your local corner pizza joint.
I'm sure this place is fine if you're from the neighborhood but it doesn't live up to the hype. -
Review from Brian q.
Chicago, IL
12/11/2010
The best pizza place on the far northwest side. The thin crust is not too thin not too thick but just right. Sauce is sweet and tasty. A nice mix of toppings again not too much not too little.
The pan pizza is my favorite deep dish in the city. Thick soft crust and an abundance of ingredients. It's a must try .
I've only dined in once at Phil's. It used to be a pickup and delivery only spot on NW highway. The new location is at Milwaukee, Ardmore, and Austin, and is a full service restraurant. Byob. -
Review from Sean Q.
Chicago, IL
1/30/2011
Ordered delivery service last night after hearing rave reviews about Phils thin crust pizza. It did not disappoint at all! This is EXACTLY what Chicago thin crust pizza is all about folks! The crust was perfect, sauce was light and had a nice flavor (not too much which can get messy). The cheese, sausage, and mushroom were amply applied and very fresh. Finally the cheese was just beginning to brown which in my mind makes a perfect pie. This is definitely my #1 go to pizza delivery now. Thanks Phils!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Review from Jacob J.
I've added photos for your viewing pleasure.
Their thin crust is excellent, its debatable how crispy it is. I've had it once so far and it had a chew to it, but I was pleasantly surprised with it and look forward to ordering it again. Their pan pizza was heavy with a ton of cheese on top. Between the two styles the thin crust is the winner for me. We ordered the Bacaroni which was composed of bacon, pepperoni, onions and a special sauce. The sauce was so tasty and tangy my buddy thought it had to be jam of some kind, jam! heck no. It's a marinara sauce for sure, just unsure what's in that sauce that made it tasty. Sauteed onions add a bit of sweetness to sauces, could it be that? who knows, its good stuff. The exterior of the restaurant needs a washing, it's just an all glass store front which looks darkened at night. Standing up close looking in is when you feel welcome. Inside the appearance is like your seated in the middle of a courtyard. Pillars against the walls and a hanging flowered terrace over the waitstaff area. With the way that the heating vents are setup nearly every inch of the restaurant is warm at all times, great for this winter since it's been so terribly cold. The mood of the room is welcoming and the staff was cool, collected and knew the menu. Many of the other customers seated nearby were families having a calm Sunday dinner. BYOB and there is a liquor store across the street. Pizza pricing is moderate and in that I mean we ordered two pies one specialty thin and one pan with two sodas came out around $30 before tip. We got more than enough food with ample leftovers.
I tend not to give five stars to many places, but their thin crust has won me over. -
Review from Kelly Y.
Chicago, IL
11/24/2009
Pizza is fab but hte RIBS are even better. They deliver, the people are always nice and helpful. Everything is always fresh on the pizzas and in all the time I have ordered I have never had a problem or complaint- how is that for consistency! they have delivery too
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Review from Jason N.
12/10/2009
Best Thin Crust pizza I ever had!, have ordered here a lot and have never been disappointed and if you go there, you'll even see the Pizza chefs speaking to each other in Italian, how awesome is that?
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Review from R C.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/14/2011
Sauzich, giardiniera, well done pizza. A little Full Tilt and you got yourself a Friday night.
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Review from Daniel C.
Chicago, IL
9/9/2009
I first started ordering from them when they were on NW Highway every time I went to my friends house and they are just as good on Milwaukee ave. We always order the sausage and garlic. They are a bit pricey. 25 dollars for a 12 inch 2 topping pizza and an Italian beef deluxe. The last delivery was a little slow being that they are only about a mile or less from my friend's house now. I think it took about an hour but the food was still fairly hot. Not piping hot but still hot enough to eat.
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Review from Debbie W.
Chicago, IL
2/10/2010
Since moving back into the city after being in Kankakee for 10 years I finally found a pizza I can't wait to have again! My boyfriend and I ordered a large sausage, green pepper, and onion thin crust last night (during a snow storm). The pizza arrived hot and within the hour they said on the phone. We tore the paper off, pulled out a slice and OMG, I was in heaven! Perfect thin crispy crust and the right amount of seasonings in the sauce, not too sweet and not too spicy. My boyfriend and I decided that this was going to be our pizza "go-to" place!
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Review from Melissa D.
Chicago, IL
6/8/2010
I can't believe I haven't done this sooner! I've been going to Phil's for a while now....almost every Saturday night with my friends for months. We are just over the moon for this place. The food is beyond amazing and the staff is helpful and very friendly. I just can't say enough good things about this place. I haven't been too adventurous with the menu mostly because once I find a few things that I like I stick with them. One this is for sure, you will never walk out of there feeling hungry!
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Review from Cathy H.
Sauganash, Chicago, IL
11/3/2009
2 words: Bosco Sticks
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Review from Ted H.
Chicago, IL
7/8/2009
Good pizza for the north side. It's probably the best in the Norwood/Jefferson Park area.
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Review from Kevin P.
Chicago, IL
7/19/2009
I've been eating phil's since I was a kid and it's still my favorite thin crust pizza. Price is fair, pizza is always delicious. Shame they are closed on Mondays though.
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Review from Tom W.
Chicago, IL
11/10/2009
Phils Pizza is the best, good cheese, nice sauce, good crust. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, not overly fancy but nice. If you like to dine with members of the law enforcement community, they are always eating at Phil's. In short, stop reading this, go there and eat some pizza already!!!!
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Review from Ryan M.
Chicago, IL
3/14/2011
My dad went here since he was a kid!! They moved about 5 years ago to a new spot. The old one was too small. They had 2 booths and that was it! Its great. Best pizza in Chicago and underrated. EAT HERE!!!!!
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Review from Amy B.
Chicago, IL
3/11/2011
Terrific pizza, friendly staff, reasonable prices. If you live nearby, and have a hankering for pizza, this is the place to get it!
