What to Order at Emmett's

Emmett's is a Chicago-style pizza restaurant in SoHo, opened in 2013 by native Chicagoan Emmett Burke, who came to New York for college and could not find the deep dish he grew up on. The menu runs on two very different pizzas, plus a lineup of Chicago sandwiches, so knowing what to order matters here more than at most pizza spots. Deep dish takes 30 to 40 minutes to bake to order, while the thin, crispy tavern-style pies come out fast, and the choice shapes your whole meal. The room is small, which makes it better for an intimate dinner than a big group. Get the wrong thing and you wait forty minutes for a pie that was not what you wanted. DinnerElite tracks Emmett's and emails you the moment a table opens.

What should you order at Emmett's?

Start with the two pizza styles and pick on purpose. The deep dish pies are the reason the place exists, and The Classic layers sausage, green pepper, and onion, while the Meat Lover adds Italian beef to the pepperoni and sausage. On the thin-crust side, the tavern-style pizzas are, per The Infatuation, crispy and thin. The Hot Poppy, which The Infatuation calls a standout, comes with pepperoni, red onions, jalapenos, and a homemade paprika ranch the review says every midwesterner wants to dunk their crusts in. On the menu it is listed as the Hot Papi. Beyond pizza, the Emmett's Own Italian Beef with spicy giardiniera is worth a spot on the table, along with a proper Chicago-style hot dog. If you want something green, the wedge salad rounds things out.

How should you approach the menu at Emmett's?

Decide up front whether you are here for deep dish or tavern-style, because the timing is different. Deep dish bakes to order and takes 30 to 40 minutes, so order it as soon as you sit down. If you are in a hurry, the thin tavern-style pies arrive much faster and slice into square, hand-held pieces in the Chicago manner. A common move is to split one of each across the table so nobody has to choose. Portions are generous, and a deep dish pie is filling, so pace your appetizers. The Italian beef and the Chicago-style hot dog are good ways to taste the wider Chicago menu without committing to a second pie. The space is small and better suited to an intimate dinner with wine than a large party, so keep the group tight.

How do you actually get a table at Emmett's?

Emmett's takes reservations on Resy. Per DinnerElite tracking data, tables here are claimed an average of 12 days before the reservation date, so the window fills quickly once it opens. Your best odds are to book the moment the Resy window opens, or to catch a cancellation as the date gets closer. That is where an alert helps. DinnerElite watches Emmett's around the clock and emails you the instant a matching table opens, whether from a fresh release or a cancellation, so you do not have to refresh Resy yourself. We send alerts and never book automatically. The one exception is our Expert plan, where a human on our team books hard tables on your behalf. For a small SoHo room like this, moving fast on an open table is usually what gets you in.

Frequently asked questions

What is Emmett's known for?

Emmett's is known for Chicago-style pizza in SoHo, both deep dish pies baked to order and thin, crispy tavern-style pizzas cut into squares. It was opened in 2013 by Chicagoan Emmett Burke, and the menu also features Chicago staples like Italian beef with giardiniera and a Chicago-style hot dog.

What should you order at Emmett's for the first time?

For a first visit, try both pizza styles. Order a deep dish like The Classic as soon as you sit down since it takes 30 to 40 minutes, and add a thin tavern-style pie such as the Hot Poppy, which The Infatuation calls a standout for its paprika ranch. The Italian beef with spicy giardiniera is a good side to share.

Is Emmett's good for large groups?

Not especially. The SoHo space is small and works best for an intimate dinner rather than a big party. If you have a larger group, keep it tight and book well ahead, since tables here get claimed an average of 12 days out per DinnerElite tracking data.

How long does the deep dish take at Emmett's?

The deep dish is baked to order and takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes from the time you order it. Order it right when you sit down. If you are short on time, the thin tavern-style pizzas come out much faster.

Does DinnerElite book the table for me?

No. We send alerts and you book the table yourself. The one exception is our Expert plan, where a human concierge books on your behalf.