Gigio's

Gigio's Pizzeria has been a beloved Evanston institution since 1968, serving up authentic New York-style thin crust pizza with fresh, made-from-scratch ingredients. This family-friendly establishment offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for dine-in guests, while also providing convenient options for takeout. Beyond their famous pizzas, the menu features a delicious selection of Italian favorites, hearty burgers, and more, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Experience the timeless taste and tradition that has made Gigio's a community favorite for generations.

Gigio's is a pizza restaurant in Evanston, Illinois. It is listed at 1001 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, which places it among the local businesses of Evanston that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as family restaurant, fast food restaurant, italian restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Evanston, the busiest hours are Friday and Saturday evenings and any night with a big game, when quoted delivery times can stretch past an hour; ordering before 5 p.m. or picking up yourself avoids the wait. Delivery radiuses are small, often two to five miles, and a minimum order plus a delivery fee is normal, with a tip of a few dollars for the driver on top. Lunch specials such as two slices and a drink, or a personal pie, are the cheapest way to eat at most shops across Illinois on weekdays. Toppings are priced per item and half-and-half pies are usually free to request. Gluten-free crusts and vegan cheese are increasingly common but often cost a few dollars extra, and cross-contact in a shared oven is standard unless the shop says otherwise.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 11 am–8 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (847) 328-0990. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, gigiospizzaevanston.com.

Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 on Google across 1,087 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded pizza restaurants in Evanston.

Evanston is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Traffic in Evanston peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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