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Exchequer serving deep dish pizza in Chicago - Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Chicago, IL

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

4.4
4.4
59 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Exchequer, also known by regulars and locals as "The Ex", has been called the best kept secret in downtown Chicago.

Family owned and operated since 1969, Exchequer combines a welcoming atmosphere with a fantastic menu featuring a handful of Chicago staples, like Chicago style pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, or a Combo. The Ex was rated #1 Deep Dish Pizza by the Chicago Tribune and received a 4 star rating from Roger Ebert. Over 20 beers on tap, signature cocktails, and delicious food for over 50 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 939-5633
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Adams Bus, Red Line, Blue Line
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub offers a delightful Chicago dining experience with "great food" and a "perfect atmosphere." The menu boasts top-notch deep-dish pizza, ribs, and a variety of classic dishes. Visitors appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and the rich historical decor. An ideal spot for gatherings and events.

59 Reviews
  1. Julius

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service a little confusing. Staff was not sociable or welcoming. I’m not 100% sure our waitress understood our order. The order delivered was different, but just went with what was served. Nothing stood out about the place. Lots of Chicago (new) memorablia. Restroom was very clean.

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  2. Caleb

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food, very cute place and lots of pizza for your $$ I was sad that I could not get a 2nd beer in a 30 minute span while we waited for food. Busy night but our waitress walked by us multiple times without looking down to my trying to ask her for another one, or at least another water

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  3. Scott

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. So was wide menu selections, of which we had veggie pizza, chicken parm sandwich and meatballs. Onion rings were fantastic but the marinara sauce tasted like ketchup. Overall pretty good bang for the buck. Very loud on a Saturday night, especially in the bathrooms where the music was deafening.

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  4. Mary

    VIP

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good bar food. Very noisy, hard to talk with tablemates.

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  5. vicki

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great place to enjoy a pizza and a cocktail. The food was amazing!

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  6. Jennifer

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. The ambiance was lovely and the wait staff were very friendly, prompt, and professional. All the food was delicious and the menu had a nice variety so that pretty much anyone with almost any dietary restriction (including vegetarians) can find something to eat. They also had some iconic Chicago dishes on there as well, like the deep dish pizza and Italian beef, which was nice. Would recommend and would go back!

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  7. francesca

    VIP

    London

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere ,great service and a fantastic deep dish pizza!

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  8. Kathleen

    VIP

    Denver

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed great service from Frank, crispy vegetarian pizza, and salad!

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  9. Abbie

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Our waiter made us feel like regulars. Food was very good and delivered exactly as ordered. We will be back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new fav place for deep dish pizza in Chicago! Light, airy, cheesy, amazing sauce - I dream about it! Great vibe here too - we always go after Bears games. I love the decor and ambiance - casual but cozy. I recommend this place to everyone I see now!

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FAQs

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 939-5633.

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub is rated 4.4 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line, Pink Line, Green Line, Adams Bus, Red Line, Blue Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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