If there's one type of food that all of our residents can agree to enjoy, it's the delicious and various styles of pizza that can be discovered all over Illinois. Whether you're looking to feast on our classic Chicago-style pizza or are craving the perfect flatbread dish, there's always a mouthwatering restaurant waiting for you. To make your day just a little bit brighter, here are nine places to get the best pizza in Illinois that will make you think you've died and gone to heaven.

1. Harris Pizza - Rock Island

If you're familiar with our Quad Cities, there's no excuse for you to have never tried Harris Pizza. You'll have a hard time finding any other shop in the nearby area that features pizza as delicious as this. With hand-tossed crust and toppings that will make your stomach rumble, there's nothing like splitting a pie with friends at this restaurant.

2. Vito and Nick's Pizzeria -Chicago

A restaurant that's been serving unforgettable thin-crust pizza for nearly 90 years, Vito and Nick's is a location that should be at the top of your dining bucket list. While their Chicago location accepts cash only, we assure you that this pizza will be worth every actual penny you spend on it.

3. Lino's - Rockford

A Leaning Tower of Pisa-inspired restaurant - does it get any more Italian than this? At Lino's, you'll be able to enjoy eye-catching decor alongside wonderful and friendly service that will keep you coming back for more.

With restaurants in both Chicago and Morton Grove, enjoying a drool-inducing pan pizza from Pequod's has been a longtime local favorite. Once you make a trip to this restaurant, you'll instantly become a regular after falling in love with all of their cheesy goodness.

5. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria - Chicago

If a pizzeria has a menu that features chocolate pizza, will there ever really be anything better than that? Aside from their unforgettable desserts, Piece Brewery is the perfect spot to grab an unbelievable pie you can split with friends while you watch the current sports game that's playing on TV.

6. Walt's Pizza - Marion

Don't be fooled into thinking that the only great pizza you'll find in Illinois will be in locations that are found around the Chicago area. Walt's Pizza in the southern half of our state is the perfect example of how you can find great tasting pizza all over Illinois. If you've never taken a visit to Walt's, we highly suggest crossing this place off of your bucket list with his famous Double Decker pizza. You won't regret it!

7. Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - Carbondale

Making delicious pizza since the mid 1970s, Quatro's is an absolute must-visit if you're looking to dine on pizza in the lower half of Illinois. Featuring both the classic deep pan and thin crusted pizza, you are sure to fall for this beloved spot.

8. Joe's Pizza and Pasta - Effingham

Pizza that looks almost too good to eat, you can find Joe's Pizza and Pasta in an assortment of areas all throughout Illinois! Wonderful atmosphere and great service, you won't believe your eyes when you see how amazing these specialty pizzas are..

9. Gabatoni’s Restaurant - Springfield

Another longtime classic, Gabatoni's has been making mouthwatering pizza for over 60 years! While they have much more to offer other than just pizza, Gabatoni's famous pies are all that you need to make your day even more tasty.

No more searching "pizza near me" for you! Was anyone able to make it through this post without ordering a pizza? If you're looking for more dining adventures, check out these eight restaurants In Illinois where your meal is free if you eat it all.

For more fun ways to explore all that there is to eat in Illinois, you can hop on the road for our three-day road trip to all of the best restaurants in Illinois. The trip has scheduled breakfast, lunch, and dinner for three days all across the state, with plenty of time to explore in between. Before you head out on this trip, you may want to take a look at our ultimate road trip packing list. It's got all the essentials for a perfect trip.