Labriola Ristorante & Cafe Deep Dish Pizza Food Review | Season 4, Episode 15

Our top patron (via Patreon), David Cowen, asked us to try Labriola Ristorante & Cafe in Downtown Chicago, so that's exactly what we did. And holy moly, people. This one changed our lives. Today it's the Danny's Special (deep dish pizza) at their 535 Michigan Avenue location.
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[@caroleslater51]

numbersixwithcheese WTF am I really watching somebody else eat pizza😂😂😂😂😂

[@brandonmiller4397]

Is it better than jets deep dish pizza? I gotta know! Cause I haven't had jets yet.

[@Nacna95]

David Cowen needs to be in the comment section. I want to let him know he is a very awesome and generous dude. Can't wait for the travel series!!!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

The amazingness of David Cowen is real. And I can't wait for you to see the travel vids. Gonna be amazing.

[@yasinjama4972]

Dat intro, the music, the shots and editing made me teary it was so beautiful. Sean you an artist goddamn, AN ARTIST DAMNIT

[@numbersixwithcheese]

You made me smile SO MUCH for writing that. Seriously. Thank you! I was really proud of this one.

[@SlimxglizzyJr]

Yasin Jama same

[@watermeloncrawl88]

Sad truth here, pretty sure this is the longest I've gone before being able to watch an episode and sweet baby Jesus, it was worth the wait. I felt like I was watching the food network with the edits on the prep of the deep dish, not to mention the other amazing and hilarious edits throughout. The added bonus of seeing you two so happy, makes all of us (assuming I can speak on the behalf of all viewers), so freakin happy. Only took David Cowen a grand before he hit it out of the park. I'm excited to see what's next to come!!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Nicole MacNeil screw us, we just wanna see you guys happy!

[@kekab.8161]

The only guys that I will stop anything to watch. You put such hard work into your channel and it shows. Also helps that you have an awesome friendship. Love y'all!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Thank you so much!

[@pandaxxgamming2761]

keka B. Ice coffee is good

[@natesmith1293]

That looks like a mix of Chicago/Detroit style. Aka heaven

[@TomsInternetReality]

Nothing better than getting off a work and having a new number six with cheese video in your subscription box!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Thomas, you make it worth doing.

[@LifeWithMrsB]

I have never seen anyone so excited for pizza crusts!! It must have been amazing!! Loved that they let you film inside too :)

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

The Buchanan Family it was unreal!

[@keephigh140]

The one time I decide to watch an episode while hungry. I was drooling before you got back to the car! Also, the editing in the intro was GOAT, Sean!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Thank you thank you thank you - your words mean a lot. Also, get yourself some pizza tonight :D

[@scott917]

I am soo glad that you found a Chicago deep dish pizza that you two like. I was beginning to worry. Also this pizza looks great!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

scott917 it was amazing

[@thrashertm]

Have you guys tried Pequods? Often mentioned as best in Chicago, also w/ a caramelized crust.

[@danhunt1830]

Faith in humanity once again...AQUIRED!! Glad to see you boys enjoying some Deep Dish for once. Maybe a bit too much.. might need to get the interior of the car detailed after that......

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Dan Hunt I came

[@SuperExtraMedium]

I saw the Instagram post and couldn't believe you guys actually liked some deep dish. Epic shit. Nice one bros!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

You're as shocked as we are.

[@sarabell7450]

LOVED the intro! Bout time you found a deep dish that isn't a mess! :) Awesome one today guys!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Thanks Sara! This one was a special vid.

[@WillG007]

So glad you guys tried Labriola! All of their food is amazing btw. You guys should also check out Coalfire for some amazing thin crust. One of the few places in Chicago that bakes with a coal-fired oven. A world of a difference in taste. Great episode gents!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Will G well have to check that spot out!

[@Chenovski00]

What a freakin throwback! Time flies!

[@mikecheck7480]

After a day of watching #comeyday I welcome this video to bring back a smile....1. Great looking pizza 2. Amazing editing on the opening 3. Great convo..4 shout out to the Chuck Palahniuk shirt Corey!!!!!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

YES nice notice on the chuck shirt!!!!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Hell yes! You totally get us.

[@pastramidude9721]

I've always been a cynic when it comes to Chicago pizza but this place might just convert me! Also, you guys deserve tons more subs! Thanks for the awesome content.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Dude I felt the exact same way before this pizza!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@bnok85]

It's official. You guys have a new fan! I have never once said I NEED to try Chicago pizza, period, but I need this in my life. Thank you both for giving us viewers such an experience!

[@johanholmberg9065]

Gotta be one of the most ambitious intro around!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

I love my drone way too much. Can you tell?

[@vinnieboombatzmd3508]

Glad you guys finally found a Chicago deep dish you like. The well known places have definitely slipped in quality.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

LossVegas yeah, I guess that's expected. tourist places usually suck

[@punkyjacob6763]

Well guys, I've been with you since day 1 about the whole Chicago Deep Dish phenomenon, but I must say that Labriola, along with this review, has made me re-think some things about pizza. Awesome vid, guys! Thanks!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Punky Jacob thats exactly how I felt!

[@chickenmonkey88]

David Cowen is the man. Thanks for funding my entertainment. Corey, I'll donate to your new tooth kick-starter if you do something cool like make it microphone or camera... connected via bluetooth... a blue bluetooth tooth... I'd help pay for that.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

hahaha oh my god that would be amazing! Bionic tooth corey

[@batlordman]

God damnit now I want some deep dish pizza! Too bad I'm in Finland, 12 hours away from Chicago :( Great episode as always boyz

[@samgorton1985]

that looked amazing bras!! shout out David cowen absolute legend. keep the train rolling my man!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

The legend is amongst us. And thank you SO MUCH Sam for the $25/mo Patreon donations. You're a legend, too.

[@samgorton1985]

numbersixwithcheese Don't worry bras! until it grows you got the loyals! Keep them coming. Also I buzz off how you guys say my name hahaha sounds weird with that Chicago twang:-)

[@thrashertm]

Had this a few days ago. It is the best pizza I've ever tasted. Mazel tov.

[@AuntyAllison]

This video should be distributed during orientation training at Malnati's, Geno's, and Pizza Uno. Also, my money is on David Cowen goes by 'Glen' at work. Feel me!?

[@robotic502]

Pretty true to the world of pizza !!!!! Cannot wait to see further into the future!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Yesssss

[@ebonybutler63]

I will be there the end of this month for my birthday, I'm from Detroit. I really love your videos and trust your opinions. Glad I watched this because I was straight up going to that other one that's always on Facebook.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Pretty Little things that's awesome! in a couple weeks we've go some detroit videos coming out, we just made a trip there

[@AkodoNoEyes]

Still one of my fave reviews y’all have done. This pizza looks dang good.

[@davidfordcooper]

Today was the first time I got an ad on one of your videos. I guess that's proof of progress. Well done fellas.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

hell yeah! make money money!

[@ryriss009]

Finally u guys appreciating a deep dish!!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

ryriss009 finally getting a good one might be more accurate. I still stand by the fact that the other ones we had were trash!

[@ryriss009]

Corey Wags I'll take your word for it and try it next time I'm down..

[@dirbyrpg]

A deep dish you guys didn't hate?! The Pizza gods have blessed you both

[@numbersixwithcheese]

WE FEEL REBORN.

[@halfeatenbagel.]

how lucky am I to have stumbled upon this magnificent channel?

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

LAman24 not nearly as lucky as we are to have you as a fan!

[@TheVleckChannel]

I made the mistake of trying to finish one of these alone yesterday. I’d normally demolish 12” pizzas but had to take over half of a Danny’s away with me. Exceedingly legit - and the place is awesome too. Calamari starter and orrichette last night - great but insane portions even for me.

[@jasonruss1980]

im a new subscriber and a huge fan of food reviews this is the best channel i have found yet i have spent hours watching your videos keep them coming!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

dude that's super nice of you to say! thanks for sub'ing! We'll definitely keep'em coming

[@kittyfriend9888]

this channel is pure qualityyyy, bravo

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

you're pure quality!

[@thomas_2285]

Looks like David Cowen ended up with some easy publicity for his Labriola Risotrante. It was very smart of him to send you guys to Lou Malnati and Pizzeria Uno first and then come to the "realization" that he had just been sending you guys to the wrong places for deep dish. lol!

[@awesomematt45]

It's always nice to see Corey happy instead of whining about how "bad" the food is.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

BananaMatt if you want to watch someone who's gonna fake like they like everything then watch another channel dumb ass. I just tell it how it is, if something tastes like shit I'm not gonna pretend that it's good bc some idiot on youtube doesn't like it when I'm "whining"... I'd so prefer if idiots like you just unsubscribed and quit watching.

[@MegaKhas]

So glad I found your channel now I know an unbiased food channel based in Chicago! Going to visit here soon :)

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Definitely worth a visit.

[@cinwork894]

wow that looks awesome!!!! love what you guys are doing!!!! u guys make my day!!!! Also David Cowen is great for giving so much!!!! he is my hero!!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

he's the worlds greatest!

[@amandaevans7908]

Holy shit that looked Incredible!!! I swear Corey was shaking waiting to cheers so he could take a bite! And slow mo Corey making love to it was kinda life changing haha and I'm so okay with y'all being a food porn channel!! Awesome episode guys!! Have a great weekend!!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Thanks Amanda; thought you'd like this one :)

[@colleenssjogrenschannel2464]

Amanda Evans so ok with them being food porn vid...

[@NitroHBTV]

OMG!!!! Your channel deserves at least 500k subs !

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Jake Heat thanks!

[@pokinatchakid]

I watch all the time, I'm a regular viewer. however, I comment very rarely. I'm not a bread person, could do without. after the foodgasm that was witnessed, you have made me want to give this particular doughy treat a try. ubfortunately, I'm not near it...someday.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Elizabeth PreK welcome to the comments :) someday you've gotta try it!!!!!

[@shansen751]

David Cowen for the WIN

[@numbersixwithcheese]

He nailed this one.

[@thirtyflirtythriving]

I was just about to go on porn hub but I guess I'll just watch this instead

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

see you've got the right idea!

[@paulmcdonald4232]

I'm having a good time. Thanks guy's & David C.

[@Okiiashi]

That looked amazing... I wish there was smell/taste/aVision..... I need that pizza.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

someone else comment and called it tast-o-vision haha

[@brentgilliam1209]

Finally hit this spot on Friday night. Asked one guy if he was the owner, turns out he was a manager. Told him #6w/cheese brought me in; his response, "#6withcheese, is that those two funny guys that were in here?" Great guy, moreover, great deep dish pizza. You weren't exaggerating, this was the single best DD I've ever had. Makes the rest seriously hot garbage. Also, two slices is basically a meal, and pretty much shut down eating anything else for the day. Thanks gents!!!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

You have no idea how excited we are to hear this, Brent, for real. Thanks so much for showing them love and letting them know we recommended it to you! Cheers bro!

[@brentgilliam1209]

numbersixwithcheese Happy to do so gents. Also, I've become a patreon of the show. It's the least I can do given the great recommendations you guys are putting out there for Chicago and Indi. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@NancyRemling]

The next time I’m in Chicago, I’m definitely going to Labriola. 🌷🌷

[@smokedizzle323]

Thanks a lot for this suggestion! It's soooo crazy good

[@jocknomore]

Okay that Labriola pie looked awesome. Move over Lou's!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Lou's is worthless.

[@CPAStrengthPassion]

I'm having fun too

[@brianwilliamakadankfriends4166]

beautiful chicago sounds also

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

its a 'bute!

[@tonicooper1993]

When he cranked that wheel all the way to the right I flinched because my power steering pump would squeal at me if I did that lmfao

[@dawnkotecki7887]

Yay!!! I’m so glad y’all found a deep dish pizza you love!! 💕❤️😎

[@dawnkotecki7887]

Healthy Junk Food also rated them a 15/15 🍕

[@SovietIVIan]

If you guys did a review in a restaurant that'd be pretty dope

[@numbersixwithcheese]

It'll certainly happen soon enough, haha. Got some fun plans.

[@CMLayton88]

Hot damn! Can you overnight one of these to me!? Looks absolutely amazing! And the fact that the owner cares that much about the ingredients means a lot and that they take pride in their food and product they put out! Definitely will visit when I actually get to Chicago sometime. How awesome was the behind the scenes activities of watching it being made and such?

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

dude that was so awesome! I emailed them on a whim and im so glad they let us get such cool footage.

[@CMLayton88]

Corey Wags That’s super awesome!!! It definitely added to the great video!

[@SimonMetin]

Who needs a plate when you have a pizza box and a Corey (aka PizzaBoxRipper)?

[@numbersixwithcheese]

EXACTLY

[@Horrormoviesplatters]

Great video guys! You and Corey should have another eating contest like the naked chicken taco. Only this time, chicken from KFC or Popeyes! See who eats the most pieces

[@numbersixwithcheese]

We got some fun challenges coming up. But we can never do challenges by who eats more, because I'd destroy Corey every single time. I AM A MACHINE.

[@kevingrehan3620]

YES YES YES I just had an accident in my pants. Fellas you have found a pizza in your hometown to be proud of. I knew it wouldn't take long. A solid f*cking 5 gentlemen. My god it is 12:16am and i NOW want f*cking pizza. Holla at your boy !!! Rock on gents !!!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

kevin grehan hahahah dude it was life changing

[@ambersimplicity]

That crust looks so good!

[@bnchile1]

best looking deep dish so far

[@Annihilus187]

Now Corey has a way to get his vitamins on a daily. I mean, he would blow up to 300 pounds but at least he would be getting that daily veggie intake! All jokes aside I am jealous as fuck. That pizza looked incredible. I hope you guys got overly stoned and ate the rest!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Aaron Stitch it was amazing!

[@rojastashanae]

David is the man

[@playjazz87]

I stumbled upon this place by accident and it made me so happy omg

[@numbersixwithcheese]

You’d love this pizza. It’s incredible.

[@playjazz87]

@@numbersixwithcheese yes I know I would I’m gonna have one shipped to me lol

[@fern4real733]

it looks WAY better than the "numero uno" joint.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Fernando Olivo dude it was so much better

[@nickscoolkitchen]

looks awesome. 👍🏻😎

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Michiganvideomaker borderline life changing

[@soriamidi794]

corey certainly did not skip foreplay with that crust....5 min of deep stare

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Sori amidi I took it home and did dirty things to it

[@juanaugustolabriola]

Labriola por el mundo. Saludos desde Argentina de parte de la familia Labriola

[@georgeballard6452]

that pie looks awesome. never had a good deep dish but if i'm ever in chicago i know where to go. thanks

[@love4music1992]

I fucking love the intro song it's seriously so catchy for a trap remix!!!!

[@DEMIntern]

Highlights for me: "Look at that Sausage!" (7:20) Put it on a T-Shirt! Corey food-gasms about that crust (9:32). Then Sean (10:38). What's the song title at 1:55?

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

hahahaha it was a solid episode. I don't know any of the songs bc sean picks all that jazz but he usually puts them in the description.

[@AudieProduction]

Lol nice a tshirt says look at that sausage nice

[@hootenhtn]

Would be curious to see how you would compare Labriola to Pequod's.

[@CountSalazar]

I've had both and I like both but I honestly liked Labriola way more.

[@atsendel]

OMG....That looks awesome

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Allan T Sendel it was!

[@jakelorge3943]

love the pizza episodes

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

jake lorge they're the best

[@getdownto311]

First time I've ever agreed with you guys that looks fantastic!!!

[@johnc3601]

Hey broskis.... You sold me on that review. I'm definitely going there next weekend to try this ballin' Pizza out. Thanks for the awesome detailed review ✔

[@DavidMendoza-ut3gf]

wow that pizza looks so good!!!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

David Mendoza it was amazing!

[@nathanfowley1807]

Awesome video guys

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Nathan Fowley thanks!

[@jeffcue5808]

The crust looks simiilar to Pequads! Love the carmelized cheeze scene! So Far, Pequads is the best pie going... I'll have to do the pepsi challenge on Labriola pie. 🍕🍕🍕

[@1ytcommenter]

"Don't be confused. That's caramelized. That's not burned thats how it's supposed to look", my wife says every evening when serving dinner.

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Hahahahaha, amazing comment.

[@BobbyC-ns1gn]

Next on my list. Reminds me of Pequods which is my favorite. Looks similar. Not "deep dish" but pan pizza. My mouth is watering,

[@ericsearle4874]

Last time i was in CHI town I had some kind of hot dog from somewhere. wasn't a street dog but it was a small little hut. t'was good. How about a Chicago Dog episode. That pizza looks amazing btw. In atlanta we have Nancy's. It's good chicago style, but that shit looks on a different level.

[@mrFoxYou1]

Nice choice guys

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Thanks!

[@benehermann1525]

holy smother that crust looks freaking DOPE

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

best crust ever

[@jeffcue5808]

gunna have to check this place out next time i'm in chicago!

[@mattgrant2228]

Another great video, your content never disappoints

[@dianewagner9963]

Drooling! Not because of my age (old.) That was relish, could almost taste it !!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

You woulda loved it, Grandma D!

[@jsil82gocubsgo43]

So I’m partial to Pequod’s and Lou’s. But I’ve never had this pizza. It looks amazing! I will have to check it out!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

You GOTTA try this spot

[@cyoohoos]

I rarely have food envy. But I would probably do something ugly for a slice of that pizza.

[@numbersixwithcheese]

Come eat with us.

[@actuallowroller]

Thank You DAVID!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@yonirobuck7654]

Looks awesome! Seriously go check out Chicago pizza and oven grinder co in Lincoln park. Its pot pie pizza basically but cheese and sausage are A+

[@numbersixwithcheese]

We loooooooove that place; definitely going to do it for the show eventually. The Sixers would be so into it.

[@xdvatican3535]

For your next qna, is it interesting to meet your fans on the street?

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

ive never had that experience :(

[@xdvatican3535]

Corey Wags oh man that sucks

[@phlypheet2016]

Whooooooa!!!! Cory giving out 5'z now!!! 😮😮 lol That must have been some kick ass pizza Aw MAN!

[@numbersixwithcheese]

WAIT TIL YOU SEE OUR TRAVEL VIDEO REVIEWS. He was handing out 5's like wildfire.

[@ItsRainingBabies]

Love this channel glad I found it. You should do one for Steal a Game Steal a Taco tomorrow we will be doing one on our channel. Keep making great content!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

It's Raining Babies that's a fun idea

[@braceyourselfchannel]

Thanks!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Thanks!

[@SigShooter9mm]

You got some twilight action goin on! Enjoy it for me i'm sick and starving right now. #waterdiet lol

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Sig Shooter haha that's sucks! hope feel better before the weekend bro

[@Aitonomouss]

Thanks guys, definitely going here! You saved me from going to pizzeria Uno. I was thinking about Lou Malnati's as well and Pequods

[@GraphicAbility]

david cohen sounds like some tv host name

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

haha it sure does!