Rosati’s has officially claimed the crown as Chicago’s Best Pizza—and this time, the people of Chicago made it loud and clear.
In the 2025 edition of WGN Radio’s Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament, Rosati’s outlasted 127 other pizza contenders to take the top spot as the #1 voted pizza place in the city. After tens of thousands of votes were cast, Rosati’s emerged victorious, solidifying its place as a Chicago pizza icon.
“It’s one thing to say you have great pizza. It’s another to be voted the best by the people who know pizza best—Chicagoans,” said a Rosati’s spokesperson.
This year’s tournament was historic, doubling in size from 64 to 128 total pizza places, making the competition fiercer than ever. WGN Radio, a staple of Chicago media, hosted the bracket-style contest, engaging listeners from the city and beyond in a heated voting frenzy. While pizza fans across the country could vote, the heart of the competition stayed true to its roots—with Chicagoans driving the final result.
You can read the official announcement from WGN Radio here.
This win is more than just a trophy. It’s a testament to Rosati’s 60+ year legacy of handcrafted recipes, family tradition, and the authentic Chicago-style flavors that have fueled the brand’s nationwide expansion.
For Rosati’s franchisees, this is yet another proof point that the brand is not just beloved—it’s battle-tested and backed by generations of loyal fans.
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