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Monday 11am - 8pm Tuesday 11am - 9pm Wednesday 11am - 9pm Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday 11am - 10pm Saturday 11am - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 7pm

Gigio's Pizzeria

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Gigio's Pizzeria feeds Evanston, IL everything from thin crust pizza to delicious marinated steak ta We pride ourselves in the freshness of our ingredients.

Gigio’s Pizzeria has been serving the community for more than 50 years, making it the oldest pizza place in Evanston. First opened in 1968 as a pickup and delivery operation, the original owners later expanded to accommodate sit down dining several years later. Bringing their culinary knowledge all the way from Italy and later New York City, Gigio’s specializes in New York style thin crust pizza.

Yet our menu options go beyond pizza, as we offer everything from burgers, hot dogs, Italian beef and sausages, to amazing tacos, burritos, salads and homemade soups. Everything is made from scratch on site to ensure the quality of our food. Whether it’s our famous pizza sausage recipe, where we remove the meat from the bone ourselves so we can have complete control over the amount of fat used, to our pizza dough made fresh each morning. We make about 1,500 lbs. of dough each and every week, letting each batch sit in our spacious walk in cooler overnight to develop the undeniable flavor in our crust that has kept our customers coming back for decades. Perhaps our best kept secret is our pizza sauce that coupled with our whole milk cheese creates a taste sensation that only real pizza lovers can appreciate. Even small touches such as sautéing our mushrooms in butter and seasonings before putting them in our pizza puts us above our competition in attention to detail. Over the years, we’ve used the feedback of our customers to expand our menu offerings. Items, like our tacos and burritos were introduced after our regular customers saw our kitchen staff making them for themselves and we decided a little touch of south of the border in our menu would be a welcoming addition. In August of 2014, Dennis and Franny Clarkson became the new owners of Gigio’s Pizzeria. Bringing with them years of experience in the restaurant industry, they made the conscious decision to retain the same staff that has been serving quality food to Evanston residents for years. With innovation in mind, they have further expanded the menu with popular new items like our Cemita Poblana sandwich and made life easier for our customers by introducing online ordering. They also implemented a much needed facelift to the Gigio’s interior including a beautiful new menu board, brand new LED lighting fixtures and expanded seating with a granite counter top. Gigio’s also began to serve beer under the new ownership with offerings from two of Evanston’s top craft breweries, Temperance and Sketchbook. Whether you’ve been coming to Gigio’s Pizzeria for years, or are stopping in for the first time, you’ll feel right at home each and every time you come in. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, as it is our customers that have allowed us to remain a staple in the Evanston community for so many years.

06/28/2024

Try our new Weekend Special: Traditional Mexican Discada! 🔥🌶

Discada is a traditional dish from Northern Mexico. Consisting of a medley of grilled meats including beef, pork, ham, bacon and chorizo. The meats are grilled and sautéed in Chipotle sauce with onions and peppers. Served with a side of rice and beans and warm corn tortillas. You are not going to want to miss this one!

Place your order today online at gigiostogo.com or over the phone at 847.328.0990.

06/14/2024

Ceviche is back!!!

Try our delicious Ceviche made with Tiger Shrimp and Tilapia marinated in lime juice, red onion, tomato and cucumber. Served with tostadas.

Place your order online at gigiostogo.com or over the phone at 847.328 0990.

03/08/2024

🍕✨ Craving something savory and satisfying? Dive into our delicious Artichoke and Spinach Pizza with Pesto! 🌿🧀 Available by the slice or as a whole pizza, it's the perfect blend of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Place your order today over the phone 847.328.0990 or online at gigiostogo.com

03/01/2024

Fajitas are back this weekend! 🔥 🔥 🔥

Place an order for our Grilled Shrimp Fajitas online at gigiostogo.com or over the phone at 773.387.9657. Steak and Chicken also available.

02/16/2024

Enjoy one of our delicious seafood and meat-free options this Lent season!

Give us a call at 847.328.0990 or place your order online at www.gigiostogo.com

09/01/2023

🍕 Spice up your Friday with our Slice of the Day! 🔥 Today, we're serving up a sizzling combo of Pepperoni and Jalapeño that'll make your taste buds dance. 🌶️🤩

Whether you're a spice lover or just craving a classic slice with a kick, this is the perfect choice for you. 😋

05/23/2022

Specials for 5/23 to 5/28

Weekend Specials: Braised Oxtails, QuesaBirria, Tamales, Empanadas & Ceviche

Mon: Margarita Pizza
Lentil soup with Pasta
Tues: Mushroom & Peppadew Pepper Pizza
Albondigas Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Thurs: Italian Sausage & Sweet Peppers
Cheesy Cream Of Cauliflower Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
White Bean Soup with Kale & Italian Sausgae
Sat: Sausage & Mushroom Pizza
Black Bean Soup with Sausage

04/25/2022

Specials for 4/25 to 4/29

Weekend Specials: QuesaBirria, Empanadas, & Chicken Mole Verde

Mon: Italian Sausage & Roasted Red Peppers Pizza
Lentil Soup with Pasta
Tues: Sausage & Bacon Pizza
Chicken Pozole
Wed: Grandma Pizza
White bean Soup with Kale & Italian Sausage
Thurs: Meatball Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Beef Barley Soup
Sat: Chorizo & Mushroom Pizza
Black Bean Soup with Sausage

04/18/2022

Specials for 4/18 to 4/23

Weekend Specials: Braised Oxtails with Mashed Potatoes, QuesaBirria, Tamales, Chicken Mole Rojo & Tostadas

Mon: Mushroom Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Tues: Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza
Beef barley Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Turkey Chili
Thurs: Sausage & Mushroom Pizza
Cream of Leek & Potato Soup
Fri: Meat lovers Pizza
Clam Chowder
Sat: Al Pastor Pizza
Lentil Soup with Pasta

04/04/2022

Specials for 4/4 to 4/9

Weekend Specials: Braised Oxtails, Quesabirria Tacos, Tamales, Gorditas and Tostadas

Mon: Sausage, Artichoke & Peppadew Pepper Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Tues: Margarita Pizza
White bean Soup with Italian Sausage & Kale
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Beef Barley Soup
Thurs: Four Cheese Pizza
Turkey Chile
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Clam Showder
Sat: Mushroom Pizza
Black bean Soup with Sasage

03/28/2022

Weekend Specials: QuesaBirria, Chicken Mole Verde, Empanadas & Tostadas

Mon: Mushroom Pizza
Meatball Soup with Veggies
Tues: Mushroom, Green Pepper & Onion Pizza
Pork Pozole
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Lenti Soup with Pasta
Thurs: Meatball Pizza
Bowtie Pasta with Greens Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Beef Barley Soup
Sat: Fresh Tomato & Black Olive Pizza
Egg Lemon Soup

03/22/2022

Is there anything better than Pizza and Al Pastor Tacos?

How about an Al Pastor Taco Pizza!

Stop by for a bite of our delicious Slice of the Day. Marinated Pork with Pineapple, Onion and Cilantro all atop our house made Salsa Roja.

Available all day long! 🍕🌮

03/21/2022

Specials for 3/21 to 3/26

Weekend specials: Braised Oxtails with Mashed Potatoes, QuesaBirria, Tamales & Chiles Rellenos

Mon: Margarita Pizza
Cheddar Broccoli Soup
Tues: Al Pastor Pizza
Chicken Pozole Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Italian Wedding Soup
Thurs: Sausage, Artichoke & Peppadew Pepper Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Clam Chodder
Sat: Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza
Black Bean Soup with Sausage

03/14/2022

Specials for 3/14 to 3/19

Weekend Specials: QuesaBirria, Chicken Mole Rojo, Empanadas, Tostadas

Mon: Canadian Bacon & Pineapple
Cream of Potato & Ham
Tues: Four Cheese Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes
Matzo Ball Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Barley Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms
Thurs: Sausage, Artichoke & Peppadew Pepper Pizza
Pork Pozole
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Lentil Soup with Pasta

03/10/2022

Stop by Gigio's and try our Slice of the Day! 🍕

Our house made sausage with ricotta cheese, castelvetrano olives and bell peppers. Available all day long!

03/07/2022

Specials for 3/7 to 3/12

Weekend Specials: QuesaBirria, Braised Oxtail with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gorditas, Chiles Rellenos and Lamb Burgers

Mon: Margarita Pizza
White Bean Soup with Kale & Italian Sausage
Tues: Pepperoni & Four Cheese Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Barley Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms
Thurs: Sausage & Ricotta Pizza w/Castelvetrano Olives
Matzo Ball Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Clam Chowder
Sat: Meatball & Marinara Sauce Pizza
Black Bean Soup with Sausage

02/21/2022

Specials for 2/21 to 2/26

Weekend Specials: Braised Oxtails & Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Gorditas, Tamales QueasBirria & Tostadas

New Menu Item: Harissa Lamb Burgers - Made with Ground Lamb mixed with Mint leaves, Chopped Garlic, Harissa Sauce and served with Feta Cheese & Pickled Onions on a Brioche Bun.

Mon: Artichoke, Peppadew Pepper & Sausage Pizza
White Bean Soup with Italian Sausage & Kale
Tues: Mushroom Pizza (Button, Cremini & Porcini)
Tortilla Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Thurs: Margarita Pizza
Zupa Tocana
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Clam Chowder
Sat: Meatball Pizza with Marinara Sauce
Lentil Soup with Pasta

02/14/2022

Specials for 2/14 to 2/19

Weekend Specials: Chicken Mole Rojo, Chiles Rellenos, Tostadas & QuesaBirria

Mon: Brie Cheese Pizza
Garbanzo Bean & Bacon Soup
Tues: Peppadew Pepper, Grilled Onion & Cherry Tomato Pizza
Chicken Pozole
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Egg Lemon Soup
Thurs: Meatball & Marinara Pizza
Albondigas Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Beef Barley Soup
Sat: Bacon & grilled Onion Pizza
Split Pea Soup

02/07/2022

Specials for 2/7 to 2/12

Weekend specials: Braised Oxtails with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Tostadas, Chicken Tinga on Tostadas, Gorditas, QuesaBirria

Mon: Hawaiian Pizza
Barley Soup with Mushrooms & Chicken
Tues: Meatball Pizza with Marinara Sauce
Pork Pozole
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Thurs: Bacon, Grilled Onion & Spinach Pizza
Chipotle Chicken Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Albondigas Soup
Sat: Mushroom Pizza (Button, Cremini, & Porcini)
Lentil Soup with Pasta

01/31/2022

Specials for 1/31 to 2/5

Weekend Specials: QuesaBirria, Chicken Mole Rojo, Empanadas & Harissa Lamb Burgers

Mon: Bacon & Grilled Onions
White Bean Soup with Kale & Italian Sausage
Tues: Gigio's Special
Beef Barley Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Cream of Celery Soup
Thurs: Al Pastor Pizza
Cream of Leek & Potato Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Clam Chowder
Sat: Sausage, Pepperoni & Peppadew Pepper Pizza
Black Bean Soup with Sausage

01/24/2022

Specials for 1/24 to 1/29

Weekly Specials: Braised Oxtails with Garlic Mashed Potaroes, Harissa Lamb Burger, Enchiladas, Tamales & QuesaBirria

Mon: Three Cheese Pizza with Fresh Tomato
Split Pea Soup
Tues: Al Pastor Pizza
Tortilla Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
Thurs: Italian Sausage & Bell Peppers Pizza
Greens with Bow Tie Pasta Soup
Fr: Meat Lovers Pizza
White Bean Soup with Kale & Italian Sausage
Sat: Sausage, Artichoke & Peppadew Pepper Pizza
Albondigas Soup

01/17/2022

Specials for 1/17 to 1/22

Weekend Specials: Quesabirria, Gorditas, Chiles Rellenos

Mon: Mushroom Pizza (Cremini, Porcini & Button)
Lentil Soup with Pasta
Tues: Peppadew Pepper, Grilled Onion & Tomato
Chicken Pozole
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Cheesy Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Thurs: Motor City Hawaiian Pizza with Capagola
Greens With Bow Tie Pasta
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Clam Chowder
Sat: Taco Pizza
Black Bean Soup with Sausage

01/17/2022

Gigio's Pizzeria updated their website address.

01/17/2022

Gigio's Pizzeria updated their phone number.

01/10/2022

Specials for 1/10 to 1/15

Weekend Specials: Braised Oxtails, Chicken Mole Verde, Tamales

Mon: Bacon & Spinach pizza
Barley Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms
Tues: Sausage & Peppadew Pepper Pizza
Albondigas Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Black Bean Soup with Chorizo
Thurs: Canadian Bacon, Black Olive & Spinach Pizza
Cheesy Cream of Cauliflower soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Italian Wedding Soup
Sat: Taco Pizza
Split Pea Soup

01/03/2022

Specials for 1/3 to 1/8

Weekend Specials: QuesaBirria, Chiles Rellenos, Empanadas

Mon: Brie Pizza with Fresh Tomato
Pork Pozole
Tues. Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza
Egg Lemon Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Turkey Chili
Thurs: Chorizo & Mushroom Pizza
Tortilla Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Beef Barley Soup
Sat: Genoa Salami Peppadew Pepper & Grilled Onion Pizza
Lentil Soup

12/28/2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Specials for 12/28 to 1/1/2022

Weekend Specials: Hoppin John, Braised Oxtails, QuesaBirria, Tamales & Tostadas

Mon: Sausage & Roasted Red Peppers
Beef Barley Soup
Tues: Sausage, Peppadew Peppers & Artichoke Pizza
White Bean Soup with Kale & Italian Sausage
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Split Pea Soup
Thurs: Meatball Pizza
Chicken Pozole
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Clam Chowder
Sat: Bacon, Grilled Onions & Spinach Pizza
Pork Pozole

12/20/2021

Happy Holidays

Gigio's will be Closed this Friday & Saturday for Christmas.

We wish you and your family a Happy And Joy Full Holiday Season from all of us at Gigio's.

Dennis & Franny Clarkson

12/13/2021

Specials for 12/13 to 12/18

Weekend Specials: QuesaBirria, Chile Rellenos, Braised Oxtails, Cheese or Chicken Enchiladas

Mon: Gigio's Special (Sausage, Mushroom, Green Pepper & Onion)
Barley Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms
Tues: Sausage & Peppadew Pepper Pizza
White Bean Soup with Italian Sausage & Kale
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Pork Pozole
Thurs: Motor Cith Pizza (Capicola & Pineapple)
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Clam Chowder
Sat: Chorizo & Mushroom Pizza
Lentil soup with Pasta

12/06/2021

Specials for 12/6 to 12/11

Weekend Specials: QuesaBirria, Chicken Mole Rojo, Gorditas & Enchiladas

Mon: Italian Sausage & Roasted Red Peppers Pizza
Black Bean Soup with Sausage
Tues: Four Cheese Pizza with Fresh Tomato
Beef Barley Soup
Wed: Grandma Pizza
Turkey Chili
Thurs: Hot & Sweet Soppressata & Fennel Pie
Lentil Soup with Pasta
Fri: Meat Lovers Pizza
Cheesy Cream of Califlower Soup
Sat: Al Pastor Pizza
Split Pea Soup

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Our Story

Gigio’s Pizzeria has been serving the community for 52 years, making it the oldest pizza place in Evanston. First opened in 1968 as a pickup and delivery operation, the original owners later expanded to accommodate sit down dining several years later. Bringing their culinary knowledge all the way from Italy and later New York City, Gigio’s specializes in New York style thin crust pizza. Yet our menu options go beyond pizza, as we offer everything from burgers, hot dogs, Italian beef and sausages, to amazing tacos, burritos, salads and homemade soups. We pride ourselves in the freshness of our ingredients. Everything is made from scratch on site to ensure the quality of our food.

Whether it’s our famous pizza sausage recipe, where we remove the meat from the bone ourselves so we can have complete control over the amount of fat used, to our pizza dough made fresh each morning. We make about 1,250 lbs. of dough each and every week, letting each batch sit in our spacious walk in cooler overnight to develop the undeniable flavor in our crust that has kept our customers coming back for decades.

Perhaps our best kept secret is our pizza sauce that coupled with our whole milk cheese creates a taste sensation that only real pizza lovers can appreciate. Even small touches such as sautéing our mushrooms in butter and seasonings before putting them in our pizza puts us above our competition in attention to detail.

Over the years, we’ve used the feedback of our customers to expand our menu offerings. Items, like our tacos and burritos were introduced after our regular customers saw our kitchen staff making them for themselves and we decided a little touch of south of the border in our menu would be a welcoming addition.

In August of 2014, Dennis and Franny Clarkson became the new owners of Gigio’s Pizzeria. Bringing with them years of experience in the restaurant industry, they made the conscious decision to retain the same staff that has been serving quality food to Evanston residents for years. With innovation in mind, they have further expanded the menu with popular new items like our Cemitas Poblanas sandwich and made life easier for our customers by introducing online ordering. They also implemented a much needed face lift to the Gigio’s interior including a beautiful new menu board, brand new LED lighting fixtures and expanded seating with a granite counter top. Gigio’s also began to serve beer under the new ownership with offerings from two of Evanston’s top craft breweries, Temperance and Sketchbook.

Whether you’ve been coming to Gigio’s Pizzeria for years, or are stopping in for the first time, you’ll feel right at home each and every time you come in. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, as it is our customers that have allowed us to remain a staple in the Evanston community for so many years.