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Exchequer serving deep dish pizza in Chicago - Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Chicago, IL

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

4.4
4.4
73 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Exchequer, also known by regulars and locals as "The Ex", has been called the best kept secret in downtown Chicago.

Family owned and operated since 1969, Exchequer combines a welcoming atmosphere with a fantastic menu featuring a handful of Chicago staples, like Chicago style pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, or a Combo. The Ex was rated #1 Deep Dish Pizza by the Chicago Tribune and received a 4 star rating from Roger Ebert. Over 20 beers on tap, signature cocktails, and delicious food for over 50 years.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 73 people are saying

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food" and "great variety of choices." Guests rave about its "phenomenal" pizza and "juicy wings." The ambiance is enriched with Chicago history, making it a "fun and cool experience." Service is friendly, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
73 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend the Herb Salmon dinner -- excellent!!

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  2. Karin

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The pizza was very tasty and the martinis were AMAZING! Perfect lunch before going to the theater

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  3. Mary

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great ambiance and good variety on the menu. We plan to return.

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  4. Geoffrey

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    So good! Bring back your pre-COVID menu! Especially the minestrone soup and apple pie!

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  5. Richard VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty, reliably prepared food with a home-cooked style. Always feel better about myself and the world after dining here.

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  6. Chad

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Exchecker is a local favorite. Classic styling and good food. Great drinks and deserts too. The offerings are really a good value , for being down town. Try the pizza and pasta dishes. They have great sandwiches too.

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  7. TSUTOMU

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the dinner with the friends who came from Japan. He enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the food. It was a fantastic night!

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  8. Tara

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were amazing. For appetizers we had the goat cheese with garlic bread and the trio which we pick tenders, onion rings and cheese curds. For drinks we had the God Father and a pomegranate martini both were great drinks. For pizza we got deep dish because it’s Chicago can’t skip on deep dish pizza when in Chicago. We got sausage, pepperoni, spinach and garlic on ours. It was super delicious as always. Definitely highly recommend this place for food and the Chicago history that’s on the walls.

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  9. Kirk

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was friendly and food for the price exceeded our expectation. It was our first time there and we are likely to come back and try something different.

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  10. kevin

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience, we will be back! Very fun setting!

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FAQs

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 939-5633.

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub is rated 4.4 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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