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Edwardo's Natural Pizza
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
2662 N Halsted StChicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
(773) 871-3400
- Nearest Transit:
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Diversey (Brown Line, Purple Line)
Wellington (Brown Line, Purple Line)
Fullerton (Brown Line, Purple Line, Red Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 10 am - 11 pm
Thu-Sat 10 am - 3 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
55 reviews for Edwardo's Natural Pizza
Review Highlights
"The deep dish pizza is outstanding as well."
(in 13 reviews)
"Get it with the whole wheat crust."
(in 6 reviews)
"...stuffed pizza and the spicy chicken pasta - you cannot go..."
(in 3 reviews)
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55 reviews in English
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Review from Kaitlin M.
Chicago, IL
12/8/2011
I must say they have my favorite thin-wheat crust pizza in all of Chicago. I have had deep cravings for their famous spinach...and that is a craving I have to satisfy!
Their ingredients are always fresh and the pizzas are never to greasy. They somehow manage to make a perfectly thin wheat crust that has enough stiffness to it so you can still eat it how your supposed to... WITH YOUR HANDS PEOPLE!
This location is pretty simple but your not there to stare at the ambiance.... your there to eat good food!!! I just dare you to walk past the place and not want a piece just from the smell.
There delivery is pretty typical for an specialty pizza place in the city and yes its a bit more expensive but that is what you have to pay for great quality!
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Review from Joseph H.
2/5/2012
I've lived at my place on Halsted now for 2 months and I've been here way too many times already. It's sad really. The pizza is good, not great, but it's literally the easiest way to get fed. The dudes working here are pretty cool though. Super friendly and laid back.
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Review from Cheryl S.
Chicago, IL
1/10/2012
Easily one of my favorite deep dish pizzas in the city! Spinach, cheese, and the delicious crust are all you need! Everyone is really friendly here and the pizza is ready pretty quickly. I'm anxious to try their whole wheat crust-not sure if it can top the original!
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Review from Courtland H.
Chicago, IL
12/15/2011
Great pizza, fast delivery, excellent value! These guys were so friendly on the phone. If your looking for a good meal, fast easy and cheap Edwardo's is the way to go.
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Review from Meridith E.
Chicago, IL
7/20/2011
LOVED my experience @ Edwardo's and I have a feeling I'll be going back! Our team at work, which is just 1/2 a block south from Edwardo's, was really in the mood for pizza one afternoon. So, we ordered a take out pie.
While I don't like Chicago deep dish (don't start the hateful comments), we got the wheat thin crust. It was crispy & had that "wheat-y" taste I love! The toppings were delicious and the pizza sauce was really, really good. I don't know what they put in it or if they even make it themselves, but it was so good.
The 4 of us girls noshed on that large pizza like it may be our last meal. It was NOT a pretty site. No survivors....
My only issue was that it was really hot inside. Not sure if that's normal, but it was kind of uncomfortable. So, if I were to eat-in, that would be an issue. B/c who wants to be sweating balls when they're eating a hot, right-out-of-the-oven pizza??? -
Review from Tim R.
7/30/2011
Not sure how I feel about Edwardo's: I recently had a Tex Mex on wheat thin crust, and it was... unusual.
There was nothing particularly bad about any individual component, but the thin (but not particularly crispy) whole wheat crust was overwhelmed by the heavy toppings. I'd heard their thin crusts were great, but it looks like deep dish is their speciality, so perhaps I just mis-ordered.Listed in: Pizza
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Review from Rylie S.
Brooklyn, NY
7/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Oh my goodness. I was road-tripping to NYC from California, and I came here with my 2 sisters. Whoever served us (I'm sorry, I don't think we got his name!) was a total sweetheart. We got there right when it was opening, as we were eating Chicago pizza only while in Chicago. We had other pizza the night before, but it was NOT as good as this place. He made our salad big enough for three, made the best pizza ever, and then we checked in on Yelp for the free cookie, and he gave us each one of the gooiest most delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies. Amazing, and hoping to make another trip to Chicago soon mostly just for this pizza!!!
So hungry just thinking about it... -
Review from Derek M.
Chicago, IL
4/13/2011
Just walked by to see what was in the neighborhood and had to run into the bathroom. I was denied. Really? You won't let a neighbor use the rest room even when they ask you directly and politely?
If you can't be neighborly, then I will never give you my business and neither should other neighbors.
Good riddance.Comment from faraz s. of Edwardo's Natural Pizza 4/18/2011
I'm deeply sorry to hear about our employee not letting you… More » -
Review from Terri F.
Chicago, IL
6/26/2011
Stopped in for cold drinks and hot pizza during the Pride parade. The place is quaint and the waiters fantastically helpful and friendly.
My fiance and I tried the thin-crust Edwardo's special and a pitcher of Dr. Pepper. When we noticed that the people who just came in and sat behind his were served first, we were told they actually got our order and there was a mix-up. I'd say so since we had been waiting for our food for 20 mins!!
But the waiter was so apologetic, and really nice about it and comp'ed our initial pizza (a medium, which they packed to go) and only charged us for a small pizza that was coming out in a few minutes.
The pizza was pretty good, bubbly cheese, and looked nice. It didn't suck but nothing outstanding. Just good pizza. We appreciated the waitstaff more than the pizza; and might stop by if we're in the neighborhood but nothing to go out of the way for. -
Review from Chelsea F.
Chicago, IL
4/11/2011 3 Check-ins Here
LOVE THIS PLACE!
All the servers have great personalities & are very friendly and willing to customize any menu item to your liking. (without the typical "sigh" from servers)
The pizza is great!
The calzones are GINORMOUS!! Easily eaten half for dinner and half for lunch the next day! :) Two meals in one!
They serve pop in a can, kind of weird but kind of cool at the same time.
They're usually playing sports on the TV.
Only 5-6 tables in the place... I've never seen more than 1 other table filled when I'm in there. :) -
Review from Michael F.
Phoenix, AZ
12/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
My friends and I had the munchies after an evening of bar hopping, so we decided to have pizzas at Edwardo's. One thing I like about this hole in the wall pizzeria is they are open late.
You can order pizzas by the slice which is great. My friends had the sausage, cheese and I ordered the spinach.
We inhaled the suckers in 10 minutes and it sure hit the spot.Listed in: Adventures in the Windy City
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Review from Courtney P.
Chicago, IL
1/24/2011
I ordered delivery from Edwardos and really hated it. Maybe dining in is better, but with this food I can't imagine how.
We got a pepperoni and spinach deep dish pizza, chicken caesar salad, and calamari. Oh and a soda that they forgot, which I just forgot!
The calamari is skimpy and bad. Very thin large circles of darkly fried squid.
The chicken in the salad was awful. Just terrible.
The pizza. Well, I love deep dish (or stuffed), and it was okay, maybe even a 3 star review on its own...but then it left the weirdest taste in my mouth! A metallic taste for hours. The day after next I tried some leftovers and the same thing happened! Maybe it was some sort of coincidence but that was awful!
There are just too many good places for deep dish or stuffed pizza in the city to settle for this chain. -
Review from Jonathan H.
Chicago, IL
11/24/2010
It's rare when the staff of a pizza place is nice and accommodating. These guys are top notch. I come in a lot for the whole wheat crust pizza and they are always friendly.
The pizza is extremely good too. It's hard to find a pizza that is at least a little bit better for you than normal pizza. -
Review from Rob L.
Chicago, IL
8/12/2011
So one of my goals while living in Chicago was to find the best pizza in the city. I was fortunate enough to try Edwardo's within the first few weeks after my move; every place I've tried since doesn't even come close.
The deep dish is classic Chicago pizza -- full of cheese and only the freshest toppings. My personal favorites are the spinach and the pesto, which is great if you're in the mood for something unique. Recently gave the whole wheat thin crust a shot too, and it was fantastic. But what's kept me coming back to Edwardo's other than the delicious food is the wait staff. They are always friendly and always welcoming any time you visit. In fact, the staff here have made it a point to get to know me; it's definitely got the feel of a friendly neighborhood joint.
Long story short, go to Edwardo's on Halsted. You won't be disappointed. -
Review from jeverr w.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 11/18/2010
WOW they should call it Edwardos SUPERnatural pizza !
The stuffed special is GREAT !1 Previous Review:
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2/7/2008
they are fairly fast with deliveries here !
good pizza when you are hungry !
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Review from John R.
Chicago, IL
7/15/2011
I really liked the Chicago-styled stuffed pizza. The crust isn't a thick or hard as a traditional chicago-style, but that's what I like about it-- more of a fresh bread crust, than a pie crust. The ingredients are also very fresh, but the cheese is the star of this thing. It's very gooey, plentiful and absolutely delicious. I couldn't believe it was just mozzarella. It's definitely a little more pricey, especially when the toppings add up. For example, a small, one-topping stuffed runs about $17.50.
Pizza holds up very well for take-out. Each location has plenty of seating. Though I wasn't really wowed by the inside, it's got an old pizza restaurant dine-in feel-- by no means divey.
They also ship their pizza frozen-- I may have to send one to my parents some-time. -
Review from Steve M.
11/8/2010
Pizza by the slice at... Edwardo's?! Believe it kids. This is the only one in Chicago that does this. Choose thin crust or stuffed. After work, there's a great "beer and a slice" special too!
Super friendly owners. Across the street from work. Cheap. Win. -
Review from Rick F.
Chicago, IL
8/12/2010 5 Check-ins Here
Since I've moved to Chicago, I've had an Italian beef sandwich at about 20 places (seriously), and I've got to say, Edwardo's takes the crown.
You might ask, "What sets Edwardo's apart from everyone else?" and I would answer: the bread. I do not prefer the dripping, sloppy jus-drenched offerings most places serve. Instead, I like a nice, hearty, rustic bread capable of retaining the cooking liquid (which in the case of Edwardo's, is wonderfully flavorful and herby) while maintaining structural integrity. Their bread is always fresh, and piled high with secret-recipe beef and mozzarella, delivers a tasty and filling meal. Shoe-string fries on the side are crispy, and the pop, cold.
Add to all of this a very warm and friendly staff, and my vote is cast easily to Edwardo's for best Italian beef. -
Review from Mark M.
Chicago, IL
11/29/2010
Came in tonight with a larger group, and the staff was very very accommodating. We had planned to go to Kingston Mines, but they were closed for a private party, so we decided to eat first. Being as some of the people were from out of town, we had Chicago pizza.
Edwardo's is easily in my top choices for Chicago pizza, and this location of Edwardo's does not disappoint.
It turned out that our waiter was none other than the manager of the place - Faraz - (planning for a slow night in the rain, probably). He pushed tables together for us, and was very courteous during ordering. He was very very attentive, and refilled water and drinks when need be.
We had a great time and would definitely come back to this location. -
Review from Grace N.
8/16/2010
Had a party recently where we wanted pizza to satisfy 20 different palettes, and Edwardo's did a darn good job. I ordered 7 extra large pizzas the day before and asked for delivery at a specific time, and they were punctual almost to the minute. I appreciate their professionalism.
Their sausage pizza is amazing, and I don't even like sausage pizza - small nuggets of spicy goodness, and the hubby LOVED the all-meat pizza, which has perfectly cooked bacon wrapped around sausage and other meaty goodness. The spinach pizza is good, although I wish it were the fresh bundles of spinach instead of the tiny slivers worked into the cheese.
The pizza sauce (SO critical to a good pizza) is slightly sweet and tangy. I like Edwardo's. It has become a staple in our home, with fresh ingredients, reasonable prices, and fantastic service (I don't know how they managed to get us a medium pizza in 20 minutes). -
Review from Louie D.
Chicago, IL
12/5/2010
Do you know what is better than Edwardos pizza? Edwardos pasta!
I live in Lincoln park and am usually broke and ALWAYS looking for a good deal for eating. The slices they have are always fresh and tasty and a great price. Three words BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA!
So one day I decide to stick around and dine in for lunch with my lady friend. The guy behind the counter who is the owner (I think) was soooo friendly. I told him I wanted to try something other than pizza and he whipped me up some AMAZING spicy chicken pasta. Better yet it was on the lunch menu and another great deal. My lady is on a health kick and the guy recommended the stuffed spinach wheat crust and she loved it!
Long story longer stop in and of course go for the pizza BUT THEN try the pasta. So fresh and tasty and not expensive. -
Review from Will G.
Wilmington, DE
7/18/2009
My friends and I were in the mood for Pizza and according to the GPS this was the closest thing available.
We walked in and the hostess looks at us like we were begging for food. She says "in or out", we are a group of 6 mind you. I said in and she proceeded to give us menus and find us a table. We waited, waited and waited. Nothing.
After ~10mins, no one looked our way; not even for drinks! I felt like I had my cloak of invisibility on or something. My friend got up and asked what was going on and all she got was a "I'll be right there".
After that, we got the hint and left to Pat's Pizza a couple of blocks. Worst customer service ever.Comment from faraz s. of Edwardo's Natural Pizza 4/18/2011
sorry man, this isn't our location your talking about! :) More » -
Review from Damian C.
3/11/2007
Very small restaurant with VERY BIG taste!
They have an excellent (and inexpensive !!!) lunch menu with all types of Italian goodies. I highly recommend the stuffed pizza and the spicy chicken pasta - you cannot go wrong with either.Listed in: Pizza - my lifeline
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Review from Kelly b.
Chicago, IL
12/9/2009
Best pizza in Chicagoland - let's hear it for Edwardos deep dish spinach and cheese. Its winter in Chicago but thank God for Edwardo's for making it TASTY!!
Also major props to Lou Malnatti's and in the burbs Old World Pizza. -
Review from Natalie F.
IL
7/27/2009
I like this place and I have to say, they have always been very nice to me when I call or stop bye there. They are also very fast.....
its Pizza......hello, I dont need to explain what they do here, but the service for me stands out.
Super nice guys good pizza and fast delivery............perfetto! -
Review from Brett G.
Chicago, IL
6/15/2008
I love this pizza - actually I would have to say the thin crust is my favorite.... The spinach and broccoli toppings are delicious. And the fact that you can get a whole wheat crust that is mighty tasty - nothing short of perfection.
The deep dish pizza is outstanding as well.... as are the spicy chicken pasta and spinach and pesto chicken salads (not usually why you go to place renowned for its pizza....). With so many overpriced pizza joints lacking in quality in the city, it's nice to have a fall-back where you can go whether you're in the suburbs or in the city. -
Review from Katie C.
Austin, TX
3/21/2009
So, I just ordered from this place for the first time. I got the pesto pizza on wheat thin crust. The crust was not very thin, and just not good. Also, for pizza, one extra topping, a canned soda and bread sticks, it was $28 plus tip.
Lastly, and this is just annoying, as soon as I'd signed the receipt, I realized they had not delivered the canned soda. I told the delivery guy as he was waiting for the elevator and he said "I'm just the delivery guy." At the very least, he should have reimbursed me for it. Annoying. -
Review from Sam P.
Chicago, IL
8/19/2011
Usually our office downtown orders Edwardo's pizza and I always have liked it in the past. Therefore my wife and I figured we would drop into the local Edwardo's near our apartment in east LP. We both had Calzones which were delicious. This review is actually to point out the phenomenal service my wife and I received from our server Mike. It was just too ironic and we were both ending our week complaining about how we are so sick of people not caring about their jobs anymore or simply going out of their way to make things difficult. Mike made our night because he was so polite and courteous throughout the meal and was extremely attentive. On top of that, some people were smoking near our table outside and he came over and politely asked them to move away from the entrance minutes before I was ready to approach them. It's nice to know that there are still people out there who care about doing the best they can. We chatted with the manager, Farraz (spelling? sorry!), and let him know how pleased we were. He was extremely friendly as well. For this reason, we will definitely be coming back to dine in as opposed to ordering in. It makes a world of difference. Nice work guys.
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Review from Nik B.
6/9/2009
Ohhh man, three words: buffalo chicken pizza.
It is perfect here!
The buffalo sauce is complemented with the sweet roasted red peppers on top. The flavorful monterey jack cheese is complemented by the crunchy celery, and the crust and chicken complete a great pizza! -
Review from Megan K.
Chicago, IL
1/21/2010
This restaurant is across the street from my office so we frequent it pretty regularly and have sampled most of the menu over the past two years I've worked here.
It's really basic, middle of the road "Italian" food that can be heavy on the cream and butter. The lunch specials are cheap, and the little individual pizzas are pretty good. I won a free deep dish pizza in their business card drawing and it was really fantastic (spinach and tomato - lots of spinach... yesssss.). They also have diet cherry coke which makes me happy.
The best thing on the menu is the fried zucchini (yum!). Stay away from the grilled chicken which is always grossly dry and reminds me of the turkey from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
The staff is really great and will do special orders if you ask nicely. -
Review from Molly L.
1/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came here for the first time today for lunch. The pizza was good, but I was most impressed with the prices. They have great lunch specials! I got a personal pizza with a drink for under $6! I also got a Caesar salad with freshly baked croutons. Yum! And the service was excellent. I will definitely be back.
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Review from Fred S.
Davidson, NC
3/2/2008
This review is for the Halsted St. Edwardo's...
I have been going to Edwardo's in various locations for over twenty years. I have always loved the pizza. While Edwardo's is as bad for you as any other deep dish pizza, it somehow feels healthier... In any event, the deep dish pizza is great. It is unlike the other Chicago style pizzas that you might try at Giordano's, Ranalli's, Malnati's, or Gino's. However, it provides a great change of pace from those other pizza places (which are also great).
The sauce and the ingredients at Edwardo's are first rate. I highly recommend the spinach pizza. Edwardo's crust is great, but I would recommend the regular curst. Avoid the wheat crust. The wheat crust may sound like a good idea, but it is too dry and it is relatively tasteless. The other items we have ordered from Edwardo's have been fine, but the pizza is the star attraction.
I would recommend the Halsted St. location for delivery because the folks who run this restaurant are great. The owner/manager has delivered pizza to us on a couple of occasions, and all of their delivery people are really nice and very efficient. -
Review from Resham M.
Chicago, IL
10/4/2010
Delicious pizza and pasta. Even if i feel full i can't help but go back for more! Everything tastes so good it's hard to choose what to eat. Only one word can express how i feel "YUMMY!"
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Review from Erin T.
Chicago, IL
3/11/2008
This pizza is the bomb - my favorite deep dish pizza in Chicago. Get it with the whole wheat crust. It's savory and amazing and you can convince yourself it's healthy.
This review doesn't take into account the thin crust pizza - which is fine, but nothing to write home about. The whole wheat deep dish gets give stars on its own.
I always do delivery - I'm not a huge fan of the atmosphere. -
Review from Jennifer R.
Chicago, IL
6/9/2008
I was extremely disappointed in my food this time at Edwardo's. I ordered through http://grubhub.com (gotta love it on the weekends!) and whether it was grubhub or Edwardo's - they put mushrooms on my pizza when I asked for no mushrooms. It completely changed the taste of the pizza in my eyes.
The crust on the thin crust pizza was by far the only good part. There were not nearly enough veggies or sauce and too much cheese for me.
In order to the meet the $20.00 minimum order I got "buffalo wings". Buffalo wings they were not. Try crappy chicken wings breaded w/ a if you call it "spicy" coating and fried and served with ranch dressing. Come one - it's bleu cheese with wings and hot sauce -not breading!
None the less, after my 55 minutes of waiting - I was surely disappointed. -
Review from Ali R.
Chicago, IL
1/29/2011
They have a really good vegan pasta dish. Unfortunately it's only thing on the menu that's vegan. Oh well at least they have that.
Comment from faraz s. of Edwardo's Natural Pizza 4/18/2011
The vegan pasta's one of our best sellers. We've added a… More » -
Review from Benjamin B.
Gainesville, FL
1/12/2009
I have had Edwardo's twice; both after drinking quite a bit. Once I picked it up, because I live right around the corner, and the other time I had it delivered.
I don't remember the pizzas too much other than that they were deep dish pepperoni. I know they were both good, but I was seriously hammered both times. It was, all in all, a good experience both times. Even though I don't remember the pies, I do remember this guy that works there. He's awesome. One of the most laid back guys I have ever had the privilege of ordering pizza from. Seriously, I will go to a place again and again for service.
When I picked up my pizza, I chatted with the guy and had a few bottles of beer while my pie was cooking. Very chilled out.
The pizza I had delivered was supposed to have whole wheat crust, but for some reason it didn't. I called back, and got this:
"aw, hey, man...you know...I didn't know about that whole wheat, bud, but I'll hook you up next time, man. 30% off? Naw, man, 50%!"
I'm sure he meant it, and even though he won't remember the conversation we had about it, I am sure that he will hook me up.
You know, man...it's all good, right? -
Review from Max S.
Chicago, IL
8/5/2009
Our Edwardo's delivery tonight:
1. The pesto spagetti was leaking olive oil through the brown bag and into the plastic bag. Needless to say, my girl and I had oil all over ourselves!
2. The pizza came uncut. No, literally, they didn't even cut the f'in pizza!!!
3. We ordered two chocolate cakes. They gave us a chocolate cake and a cheesecake.
Grrrrrrr! -
Review from Pamela S.
Vacaville, CA
1/6/2011
I have to agree their deep dish spinach pizza is FABULOUS!! I have never had a better deep dish pizza! I got it with the whole wheat crust.
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Review from Jeremy C.
Long Beach, CA
10/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
In the five days I was in Chicago last week I ate 4 different pizzas. Unfortunately, I have to rank Edwardo's as number 4. The place was cozy with about 8 tables and we sat down right away. The beer is bottled and the service was good. There was a playoff baseball game on the tv in the corner. It really was just the pizza that wasn't as good as Lou Malnati and Pizano on the north side. That's not to say it was bad. In California this would be one of my top 3 pizza places but since it's in Chicago it was kind of just plain and lacking a standout taste overall. Sorry Ed.
