Why you should experience Professor Pizza - Old Town in Chicago, Illinois.
Professor Pizza - Old Town is a more expansive, sit-down evolution of the brand, where chef-driven pizza meets a fuller dining experience.
Located in Old Town along Wells Street, just north of North Avenue and surrounded by one of the neighborhood's most active dining corridors, this location shifts from quick-service energy to something more intentional. The space is still relaxed, but more built for lingering, tables, groups, and a pace that allows the food to land properly. It sits right in the flow of Old Town nightlife, making it an easy anchor before or after everything else happening nearby.
What you should know about Professor Pizza - Old Town.
Professor Pizza - Old Town continues the vision of Chef Anthony Falco, bringing his globally influenced approach to pizza into a more complete restaurant format.
While the West Town location leans fast and casual, Old Town expands the experience with a broader menu and a setting designed for full meals. The foundation remains the same, fermented dough, precise bake, and a mix of classic and creative toppings, but the delivery is more structured, allowing for a deeper exploration of the menu. You'll still find the signature balance of technical execution and lively combinations, but with the added flexibility of ordering across courses. It's the same philosophy, scaled into a more traditional restaurant environment.
How to fold Professor Pizza - Old Town into your trip.
Professor Pizza - Old Town works as a planned dinner stop within a high-energy Old Town evening.
Reserve or arrive early, especially on weekends, when the neighborhood fills quickly. Come with a group order a mix of pies, and let the meal unfold at a slower pace than the slice shop version. From there, step back out onto Wells Street and continue into bars, comedy clubs, or late-night spots nearby. This location is less about speed and more about anchoring your night, Professor Pizza in Old Town gives you a place to settle in before everything else picks up around you.
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