Opening hours
Closed · opens 1:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Des Plaines: 5:09 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (847) 827-7171 to confirm.
Location & directions
9576 Potter RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
About Caruso's Pizza
Caruso's Pizza is a pizza restaurant you'll find at 9576 Potter Rd in Des Plaines, Illinois. It is one of 106 places to eat and drink we list in Des Plaines.
Caruso's Pizza is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It stays open late, until 11:00 PM on most nights.
Guests can choose from 86 menu items across 12 sections, including Thin Crust Pizza, The Original Pan Pizza, Chicago Stuffed Pizza, Appetizers, and Salads. Listed prices range from $1.89 to $28.49, with a typical item around $10.29. Dishes worth a look include Build-Your-Own Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, The Original Pan Cheese Pizza, and Cheese Stuffed Pizza.
Available service options are curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, and takeout. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and quiet. It is especially popular for lunch and dinner. Offerings include comfort food and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible parking lot. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. You can reach the team at (847) 827-7171.
Quick facts
- Category
- Pizza Restaurant
- Address
- 9576 Potter Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
- Phone
- (847) 827-7171
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Menu
- 86 items · $1.89–$28.49
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for pizza restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Caruso's Pizza’s weekday schedule with 549 other pizza restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 84 hours a week, about the same as the local median (82.5 hours). 95% of pizza restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Caruso's Pizza is one of them.
Compared with 549 other pizza restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for pizza restaurants in Illinois
Based on 85 menus with 6,067 priced items from pizza restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $13.40, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $21.00.
At Caruso's Pizza the median listed price is $10.29, lower than the typical $13.40 for pizza restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic Bread | 45% | $4.25 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 40% | $9.45 |
| Onion Rings | 34% | $7.99 |
| Italian Beef | 31% | $10.95 |
| Breaded Mushrooms | 29% | $8.00 |
| French Fries | 29% | $3.95 |
| Caesar Salad | 29% | $10.29 |
| Spaghetti | 28% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 85 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Caruso's Pizza there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 17 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (3), Bakeries & Desserts (2), Sandwiches & Delis (2), and Burgers & Fast Food (2).
Competition is light: 2 other pizza restaurants are within a mile and 18 within three miles. The closest is Old City Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 0.9 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodKickin Burgers And Wings0.3 mi
- Asian & PacificCid's Ma Mon Luk0.3 mi
- AmericanOmega Restaurant & Bakery0.4 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsLa Michoacana Premium0.7 mi
What to expect at a pizza restaurant
Pizza is one of America’s most popular meals and comes in strongly regional styles: thin, foldable New York slices; deep-dish and tavern-style thin crust in Chicago; square, crispy-edged Detroit pies; coal-fired New Haven “apizza”; and Neapolitan pies baked in a wood-fired oven in about 90 seconds. Most pizzerias offer dine-in, takeout and delivery, and many sell by the slice.
What to order
- Plain cheese or margherita – the simplest way to judge crust, sauce and cheese
- A house specialty pie – usually the combination the owners are proudest of
- Garlic knots – a cheap, shareable East Coast staple
- Wings – many pizzerias double as wing spots
Good to know
- Calling the restaurant directly for delivery or pickup often costs less than ordering through a third-party app.
- Large pies are usually the best value per slice; leftovers reheat well in a dry skillet.
- Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest delivery nights – order early or expect longer waits.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Caruso's Pizza's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Is Caruso's Pizza open on Sunday?
Yes, Caruso's Pizza is open on Sundays: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Where is Caruso's Pizza located?
Caruso's Pizza is located at 9576 Potter Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
What is the phone number of Caruso's Pizza?
You can call Caruso's Pizza at (847) 827-7171.
Does Caruso's Pizza offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Caruso's Pizza offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, and takeout.
How much does it cost to eat at Caruso's Pizza?
The typical price range at Caruso's Pizza is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.89 to $28.49.
Is Caruso's Pizza wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Is Caruso's Pizza good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and kids' menu.
Is Caruso's Pizza open late?
Yes – Caruso's Pizza is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Caruso's Pizza?
There are 17 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Caruso's Pizza. Nearby options include Subway (0.3 mi), Kickin Burgers And Wings (0.3 mi), and Cid's Ma Mon Luk (0.3 mi).
Are there other pizza restaurants near Caruso's Pizza?
2 other pizza restaurants within a mile. The closest is Old City Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 0.9 mi away.
How much do pizza restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 85 menus with 6,067 priced items from pizza restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $13.40, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $21.00.
