Nancy’s Chicago Pizza
The pizzeria credited with inventing Chicago stuffed pizza — plus thin crust, pastas, wings, and a well-reviewed gluten-free crust. Open daily.
The Original Stuffed Pizza, 200 Miles Downstate
You don’t have to drive to Chicago for the real thing. Nancy’s traces straight back to Rocco Palese, who invented Chicago-style stuffed pizza in 1971 — and the Litchfield location brings that deep, cheese-packed original downstate, along with thin-crust pies, pastas, wings, and appetizers, plus a full bar.
What to Order The stuffed pizza is the reason the brand exists. The gluten-free crust draws consistent praise from travelers who usually have to settle.
Visitor Tips
- Stuffed pizza takes time to bake — order ahead if you’re on a schedule.
- Dine in, carry out, and delivery all available.
- Hours: Open daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
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