Paisans Pizzeria

Berwyn, Illinois

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Paisans is an Italian word for friends, and Paisans Pizzeria in Berwyn, Illinois has been a friendly stop for Route 66 travelers since 2011.

In 1985 Luigi started Paisans Pizza in a small corner store in Cicero, Illinois, making pizzas, one at a time, out of a household kitchen oven. His son Pete soon joined him and then spent the next thirty years expanding the business to what it is today. Eventually, Pete’s sons joined the family business too and together they have continually grown while keeping the friendly service and delicious food loyal customers have come to love.

Today there are nine Paisans Pizzeria locations in Chicago and its suburbs (Cicero, Brookfield, Berwyn, Lisle, Morton College, South Loop, West Lawn, Belmont Cragin, and Oak Lawn) but the Berwyn location is the only one located right on Route 66.

The menu features a wide variety of options, from pastas (like Luigi’s Linguini and Nonna’s Lasagna) to entrees (like Chicken Vesuvio and Blackened Salmon) to gourmet burgers. But Paisans is best known for two things: pizza and wings.

Their traditional or boneless chicken wings are lightly fried and tossed in a sauce or dry rub. Choose from flavors likeย Dragon, Pineapple Habanero, Root Beer Glaze, Lemon Pepper, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Mild, or Hot.

Build your own pizza with all your favorite toppings and choose your crust: regular, extra thin, Sicilian, gluten-free, deep dish, or stuffed. Or choose one of their specialty pies like Pete’s Favorite with Italian beef, green pepper, and pickled jalapeรฑos; or Taco with ground beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, black olives, and jalapeรฑos; orย Meat Lovers with sausage, pepperoni, ham, and Canadian bacon.

After filling up on pizza and wings, wander the 20,000 square-foot industrial-style building to see all the homages to motorcycles, dragsters, chrome, and The Mother Road. And don’t forget to look for the Paisans Mini Spindle roadside attraction in the parking lot.

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Paisans Pizzeria in Berwyn, Illinois Route 66 Restaurant

Paisans Pizzeria

5 based on 1 reviews

Address:

6226 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

Hours:

11:00am - 10:00pm (Sunday - Thursday)
11:00am - 12:00am (Friday - Saturday)

Cost:

$$

Phone Number:

(708) 484-5325

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Paisans Pizzeria in Berwyn, Illinois Route 66 Restaurant
Paisans Pizzeria in Berwyn, Illinois Route 66 Restaurant

Know Before You Go

To make the most of your visit to the Paisans Pizzeria in Berwyn, Illinois, here are some things to know before you go.

What is Paisans Pizzeria & Bar?

Paisans is a full-service Italian-American pizzeria, bar, and casual restaurant in Berwyn, known for its pizza, wings, pasta, salads, sandwiches, and bar menu, all served in a lively, neighborhood setting along historic Ogden Avenue (Route 66).

Where is Paisans Pizza in Berwyn located?

The restaurant is at 6226 W. Ogden Ave in Berwyn, Illinois, just off the historic Route 66.

Do you need a reservation?

Reservations are accepted and can be helpful if you’re visiting during peak dinner hours or on weekends, especially for larger groups. Walk-ins are usually welcome too.

Where can you park?

There’s a dedicated customer parking lot near the restaurant, along with street parking, which makes it convenient for diners arriving by car.

What roadside attraction is at Paisans in Berwyn?

While you’re there, look for the Paisans Mini Spindle roadside attraction in the parking lot.

What is on the Paisans Pizzeria menu?

Paisans is known for its pizza with crispy crust and quality toppings, award-winning wings, and hearty appetizers like nachos and calamari. They also serve salads, pasta, burgers, and desserts.

Paisans Pizzeria Menu

Sample menu, subject to change.

Appetizers

  • Kicked-Up Nachos (Homemade tortilla chips, choice of spicy chicken or ground beef, oven-melted mixed cheese, black beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa)
  • Breaded Calamari (Lightly breaded and fried; served with spicy marinara)
  • Southwest Eggrolls (Chipotle chicken, shaved carrots, black beans, celery, roasted corn in crispy wonton; chipotle ranch)
  • Buffalo Shrimp (Seasoned hand-battered shrimp; buffalo sauce)
  • Chicken Tenders (Choice of sauces or dry rubs; ranch upon request)
  • Mozzarella Sticks (10) (Deep fried; marinara sauce)
  • Fried Pickles (Deep fried; drayo)
  • Onion Rings (Deep fried; ranch)
  • Cheesy Breadsticks (Pizza dough brushed with garlic butter, parmesan and mozzarella; caramelized crust)
  • Loaded Fries (Fries with mixed cheese, nacho cheese, bacon, scallions and sour cream)
  • Pizza Bread (French bread with pizza sauce and cheese; oven baked)
  • Dragon Fries (Fries tossed in dragon sauce; nacho cheese and scallions)

Wings

  • Traditional or Boneless Wings (Lightly fried; tossed in sauce or dry rub; ranch upon request)
    Sauces: Dragon, Pineapple Habanero, Sweet BBQ Glaze, Lemon Pepper, BBQ, Hot, Garlic Parmesan, Mild

Pasta

  • Spaghetti & Meatballs (Meatballs over spaghetti with house-made marinara)
  • Luigi’s Linguini (Zucchini, squash, roasted red peppers, basil, garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper)
  • Linguini Arrabiata (Arrabbiata butter, plum tomatoes, garlic, basil, white wine, crushed red pepper)
  • Chicken Alfredo (Rigatoni, grilled chicken, asparagus, house-made alfredo, roasted red pepper pesto)
  • Nonna’s Lasagna (Ground beef, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan)
  • Baked Ziti (Vodka sauce, ricotta, baked mozzarella)
  • Chipotle Shrimp Linguini (Sautéed shrimp, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, chipotle cream sauce)
  • Rigatoni Vodka Sauce (Homemade vodka sauce)

Entrées

  • Baby Back Ribs (Slow roasted; house BBQ; served with fries)
  • Rice Bowl (Cilantro rice, red onions, bell peppers, pico de gallo, black beans, guacamole, cilantro sour cream; tortilla)
  • Classic Chicken Parmesan (Parmesan-crusted chicken, marinara, fresh mozzarella; pasta marinara)
  • Blackened Salmon (Blackened salmon, creamy lemon sauce, rice, guacamole, grilled asparagus)

Desserts

  • Milk Shakes (Hand spun; whipped cream; Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Oreo)
  • Cookie A La Mode (Chocolate chip cookie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream)
  • Brownie A La Mode (Warm brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream)
  • Crazy Bananas (Fried banana, cinnamon sugar, vanilla ice cream, caramel, whipped cream)
  • Tiramisu (Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, cocoa powder)
  • Paisans Sundae (Vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate fudge, whipped cream, malt)
  • Lava Cake (Molten chocolate center, caramel drizzle, vanilla ice cream)

Traditional Pizzas

  • Build Your Own Pizza (Choice of meats, vegetables and premium ingredients; regular or extra thin; tavern style, deep dish, stuffed, Sicilian or gluten free options available)

Specialty Pizzas

  • Pete’s Favorite (Italian beef, green pepper, pickled jalapeños)
  • Supreme (Sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, green peppers)
  • Veggie (Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, black olives)
  • Taco (Ground beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, black olives, jalapeños)
  • Meat Lovers (Sausage, pepperoni, ham, Canadian bacon)
  • Hawaiian (Ham, pineapple, green peppers, extra cheese)
  • Supercharged Pizza (12″) (Caramelized crust)

Gourmet Burgers

  • Americana (USDA beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard; brioche bun)
  • The Chopper (USDA beef, cheddar, bacon, BBQ sauce, onion strings; brioche bun)
  • Low Ryder (USDA beef, pepper jack, guacamole, pico de gallo, tortilla strips; brioche bun)
  • Ape Hanger (USDA beef, chorizo, pepper jack, grilled onions, guacamole; brioche bun)

Sandwiches

  • Big Mama’s Meatballs (French bread, meatballs, marinara, mozzarella)
  • Grilled Tuscan Chicken (Focaccia, grilled chicken, roasted tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, pesto mayo)
  • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich (Tomato focaccia, parmesan chicken, marinara, mozzarella)

Soups

  • Southwest Chicken Chili
  • Minestrone

Salads & Wraps

  • Paisans (Romaine, grilled chicken, feta, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, kalamata olives, roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette)
  • Chicken Caesar (Romaine, grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, hard boiled egg)
  • Buffalo Chicken (Romaine, buffalo chicken, celery, tomatoes, carrots, mixed cheese, scallions, ranch)
  • BBQ Ranch (Romaine, grilled chicken, tomatoes, roasted corn, basil, mixed cheese, cilantro, BBQ ranch, tortilla strips, sweet BBQ drizzle)
  • The Julie (Romaine, crispy chicken, mandarin oranges, craisins, candied walnuts, poppyseed dressing)
  • Cobb (Romaine, grilled chicken, roasted corn, bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese, avocado, hardboiled egg, honey mustard)
  • Dragon Salad (Romaine, mixed cheese, tomato, corn, carrot, drayo dressing, crispy dragon chicken, tortilla strips, pickled jalapeño, cucumber, ranch drizzle)

Sides

  • Fries
  • Vesuvio Potatoes
  • House Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Garlic Bread
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread
  • Meatballs

Where to Stay Near Paisans Pizzeria

Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest after a good meal with a stay at one of these Illinois Route 66 hotels.

Cindy Lyn Motel

If you’re driving Route 66 in Illinois you’ll probably be spending your first (or last) night in Chicago. But if you’re looking for something outside of the city and a little closer to Berwyn, Cindy Lyn Motel is a solid choice. The Cindy Lyn Motel opened on Route 66 in 1960 and has been known as the “last motel before the city” for more than 50 years.

Congress Plaza Hotel

Located near the start of Route 66, the Congress Plaza Hotel has been in operation since 1893 and is a welcoming stay for the beginning of your journey on the Mother Road.

Palmer House Hilton

Located just steps from Route 66, Palmer House Hilton is a luxurious historic hotel with all the modern conveniences you could desire alongside award-winning services. Palmer House was built in 1925 and was the city’s first hotel with elevators, electric light bulbs, and telephones in the guest rooms. The French neo-classical influences of the design give this landmark its distinctive charm.

Enhance your visit to Chicago with a tour! Whether you love history, architecture, or family-friendly adventures, there are plenty of options for everyone.

Attractions Near Paisans Pizzeria on Route 66

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1 Review of Paisans Pizzeria in Berwyn, Illinois

  1. I grew up eating at the Paisans in Brookfield so it is great to see the Berwyn location alive and kicking it on Route 66. Love the pizza and had to stop here to see their new version of the Spindle outside!

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