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

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

4.4
4.4
57 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 57 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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.

57 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Mary

    VIP

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. vicki

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 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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  4. Jennifer

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 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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  5. francesca

    VIP

    London

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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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  6. Kathleen

    VIP

    Denver

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 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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  7. Abbie

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 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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  9. Doug

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great deep dish and wonderful salad. Would definitely go back when visiting Chicago.

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  10. Amy

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was lacking. After 10 mins we had to stare down a waitress then again when we needed another drink. The french fries were cold. Chicken fingers and ribs were good. We just felt invisible. The look of the place was great.

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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 57 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on Wabash between Jackson and Adams
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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