Beloved Chicago Pizza Joint Sets Sights On Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — One of Chicago's beloved pizzerias plans to make its first foray into the suburbs, with a pizza joint at the former home of Emmett's in Downers Grove. Ranalli's is looking to open in 2026, according to the Downtown Downers Grove Facebook page.

Pizza is the feature item on the menu at Ranalli's, which offers a wide variety of specialty pies, including a hot honey soppressata with roasted tomatoes and whipped ricotta, and a spicy pizza that's jazzed up with habanero chicken, spicy Hungarian peppers and jalapenos.

Vegetarians can opt for a pizza made with fresh vegetables, a Beyond burger or any of Ranalli's salads.

Build-your-own pizza options are also available, with toppings that range from ground beef and Italian sausage to giardiniera and garlic. Gluten free crusts are avaialble and can also be substituted on specialty pizzas.

Ranalli's is owned by Four Corners Group, which also runs Gaslight in Chicago, Benchmark and Federales Tequila & Tacos in Chicago. This will be the third Ranalli's location for Four Corners Group, along with the pizzerias in Lincoln Park and Chicago's Loop.