Nick & Bruno's Pizzeria, Franklin Park

In 1977, Italian brothers who had just moved to America decided to set up shop in Franklin Park, serving cheese-covered pizzas that made customers smile from cheek to cheek. Even after 40 years, Nick and Bruno's Pizzeria is true to its family-owned roots, though the menu has expanded. Favorites include:

• Monster Pizza: A massive customizable pizza that spreads across 30 inches—something only a monster could finish. Or a group of six to eight people.
• Panzerotti: Otherwise known as the "Italian Taco", Nick and Bruno's Pizzeria were the first to bring this topping-stuffed-favorite to Franklin Park.
• For each day of the week: The pizza shop features a different dinner-favorite each night, from Monday's sauce-soaked racks of ribs to Saturday's Chicken Parmigiana.