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Salerno's Pizza of ChicagoB+

1201 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Pizza restaurant, Bar, Italian restaurant · Fulton Market

Classic Chicago thin-crust mainstay with friendly vibes and consistent sausage pizza, but service speed and non-pizza items vary; good value for pizza nights, less so for cocktails and broader Italian entrees.

The verdict

Salerno's Pizza delivers solid neighborhood pizzeria quality anchored by strong thin-crust sausage pizza and deep local loyalty spanning decades. However, inconsistent execution on non-pizza items and waits exceeding 50 minutes during busy periods prevent a higher grade. Best experienced for what it does best—classic pizza in a casual, family-friendly setting near the United Center.

One caveat: Wait times for pizza can exceed 45 minutes during busy periods

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Opening Hours

Monday10:00–22:00 Tuesday10:00–22:00 Wednesday10:00–23:00 Thursday10:00–23:00 Friday10:00–23:00 Saturday11:00–23:00 Sunday11:00–22:00
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