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Italian Fiesta

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A whole Italian Fiesta sausage thin-crust pizza, golden cheese edge to edge before the party cut
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria logotype in red and green

The pie.

South Side legend since 1944, Italian Fiesta is a family-run mini-chain known for tavern-style thin-crust pies (plus pastas and old-school sandwiches) served across five locations—with late hours at most city shops. It’s also, famously, the Obamas’ pick for everyday Chicago tavern-style pizza.

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Tier Review pending verification
Style Tavern Style
“Family-run since 1944, five shops, late hours — the South Side tavern cut the Obamas kept ordering.”
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Pin 41.7660° N, 87.5778° W
Pinned 2026 · Review pending verification
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Featured on Behind the Slice Episode 4

Italian Fiesta: South Side Tavern Style.

South Side mini-chain since 1944

Episode 4 · Aug 2025 · Watch the film
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