Best Pizza Place In Wilmette: Readers Pick Lefty's

WILMETTE, IL — The results are in from our survey of Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch readers for their choice of the best pizza in town.

Favored by more than a third of respondents, one pizza joint emerged as the clear favorite — Lefty's Pizza Kitchen.

Owner John Munao opened Lefty's at 1156 Central Ave. in Wilmette in the summer of 2018 after selling his stake of Burt's Place and developing a recipe from the one passed down by the late Burt Katz.

In survey responses, Patch readers praised Lefty's authentic North Side-style thin crust.

"Classic Chicago-style thin crust, just the right amount of caramelization, great sweetish sauce and well-executed toppings," said one reader, a fan of thin crust with sausage, spinach and giardiniera.

In addition to the Wilmette location, Lefty's Pizza Kitchen has opened up a location in the Port Clinton Square shopping center at 600 Central Ave. in Highland Park.

Honorable Mentions

• Grateful Bites, 899 Green Bay Road in Winnetka, where one reader said, "Hand made in front of you. Super fresh ingredients. And homemade hot honey upon request."
• Marco Roma, 14 Green Bay Road in Winnetka, where a reader said, "It’s consistently delivered hot and fresh. The sauce is delicious and the crust is thin and crispy."

As local eateries continue to find their way forward amid coronavirus, we're asking Patch readers to show love to their favorite local joints. Click on the links to the pizza places above to order or peruse menus.