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Where to Eat in Illinois: Numero Uno Deep Dish Pizza From Mark Wiens | Varedelo
This guide turns Ultimate CHICAGO PIZZA TOUR!! 🍕 From Thin Crust to Deep Dish - Best Pizza Chicago!! from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 4 saved spots around Ashburn, Chicago, and Lincoln Park. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens visited the historical landmark Pizzeria Uno to experience the birthplace of Chicago deep dish pizza. He was impressed by the inverted layering process and the massive, single-patty layer of sausage that covers the entire base. Mark found the crust to be surprisingly buttery and flaky rather than greasy, noting that the 8-pound pizza is incredibly hearty and filling.
What this map is good for
- Planning a pizza restaurant stop or short itinerary in Ashburn.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Pizzeria Uno
Pizza Restaurant in 29 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, River North, Illinois, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
Pizza Restaurant in 8433 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652, USA, Ashburn, Illinois, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Pequod's Pizza
Pizza Restaurant in 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Lincoln Park, Illinois, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Pizza Restaurant in 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago, IL, United States
Price level: Medium
Food notes from the video
- Numero Uno deep dish pizza
Experiences captured
- visited Pizzeria Uno in Chicago
- learned the history of deep dish pizza
- watched the pizza making and layering process
- observed the two-step baking method
- lifted an 8-pound pizza
- ate pizza with a fork and knife
- discussed Chicago vs New York style pizza
Planning notes for Chicago
Chicago is a municipality in the United States located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Historically, the area was inhabited by indigenous tribes, including the Potawatomi, Miami, and Ojibwe, before the arrival of European settlers in the early 19th century. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a trader of Haitian descent, is recognized as the first permanent non-indigenous resident. The city’s development was significantly altered by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tavern-Style Pizza
While deep-dish is for tourists, 'party cut' tavern-style pizza is the true local favorite in 2026. - Italian Beef Sandwich
A Chicago staple consisting of thin slices of seasoned roast beef simmered in 'au jus' and served on a long Italian roll. - Chicago-Style Hot Dog
An all-beef frankfurter on a poppy seed bun, 'dragged through the garden' with yellow mustard, neon green relish, chopped onions, tomato wedges, a pickle spear, sport peppers. - Filipino Tasting Menu (Kasama)
Chicago is currently home to the world’s first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, Kasama. - The 'Au Cheval' Burger
Consistently ranked as one of the best burgers in America, this West Loop icon features prime beef patties, American cheese, and a signature dijonnaise.
When to go: The best months to visit Chicago are May, June, September, and October, which offer mild temperatures (50°F–75°F) and a balance of outdoor activities without extreme weather. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season, featuring hot.
Local tips
- Use the Ventra app or a contactless card to easily navigate the 'L' train and bus system, which connects both major airports to the city center.
- Never put ketchup on a Chicago-style hot dog, as locals consider it a major culinary faux pas.
- Walk on the right side of busy sidewalks and maintain a steady pace to avoid obstructing the flow of local commuters.
- Budget for a standard gratuity of 18-22% at sit-down restaurants, as tipping is a deeply ingrained social expectation.
What travelers are noticing
- Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening
- Route 66 Centennial Celebrations
- The Hand & The Eye Magic Mansion
Extra place context
- Pequod's Pizza
While deep-dish is a tourist staple, locals head to Pequod's in Lincoln Park for its 'pan-style' pizza. It is famous for the 'caramelized crust'—a ring of burnt mozzarella that forms around the edge of the cast-iron pan, creating a unique.
food - Vito & Nick’s
Known for: Tavern-Style Pizza. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Tavern-Style Pizza
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Ultimate CHICAGO PIZZA TOUR!! 🍕 From Thin Crust to Deep Dish - Best Pizza Chicago!!, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.