Donati's Pizza, Palatine

Across its three locations, Donati's Pizza aims to blend the best of New York–style and Chicago-style pizzerias. Folks can hunker down in the dining room for impossibly thick deep-dish pies that clock in at nearly 2 inches, which is a necessity considering the full pound of cheese that tops each one. And for a taste of Big Apple convenience, the shop slings everything from thin-crust to gluten-free pizzas by the slice—New York's one and only contribution to pizza. And with more than 30 toppings, including feta cheese, italian beef, and fresh basil, guests can customize their pizzas with gusto.