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Giordano's

3.4 (618 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Salad, Italian
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Individual 6" Pepperoni Deep Dish Pizza
Amber Z.

Great pizza, but plan ahead: all deep dishes, no matter the size, take about 45 minutes to prepare. It feels like a sports bar but also family-friendly--a well-rounded menu with something for everyone. Lunch specials are available daily, which include a salad. I opened the lunch special of a personal pan deep dish with a salad and took half of the pizza back to the hotel.

This is small pizza perfect for a couple
George S.

verything happens for a reason. Giordano's Pizza in Chicago carries a unique history of more than 50 years, and you can feel it the moment you walk in. Its classic atmosphere and vintage charm make the experience unforgettable. María Álvarez , our server, was far more than that; she was an exceptional host of hospitality and great service. The starters; the fried calamari and the house salad; were a sublime touch to the palate, setting the perfect tone for the meal. And the star of the night: Giordano's Chicago-style pizza. Simply beyond words. I would return again and again; for the pizza, and especially for María's outstanding service. A complete, authentic, and highly recommended experience.

Cheesy Garlic Bread
Linda P.

Super surprised this place wasn't very busy on a Sunday before Christmas with the airport right down the road. Our server was super quick and our food and drinks were hot. It's been awhile and I didn't remember Giordano's selling alcohol but damn that holiday fruit punch went down smooth. Also I've tried several of the deep dish pizzas but never the veggie. Honestly it might be my new go to. It was freaking delicious. My friend and I say and chatted while the pizza cooked so it was perfect for catching up.

Deep dish pizza
Dominic D.

First time in Chicago and we wanted to try deep dish pizza. Not really fans of this type of pizza but the environment was cool and service was quick before our flight. The location was nice for a bite to eat before the airport.

Stephanie P.

The server was great. He was upfront and brutally honest on how long it may take to get fresh pizza. It was worth the wait to try a Chicago style pizza. It definitely is nowhere near a New York style pizza. The crust was very different and baked so it could house all the toppings on the bottom cheese and then tomato sauce on top. The place was busy and cozy yet I felt comfortable because it was definitely a family style dining experience.

Marnie S.

Had a wonderful time at Giordano's while in town with friends visiting from Pittsburgh and Omaha. We got the original or chicago style one and it was good! Great flavor, cooked perfectly, and just what we were looking for as tourists in Chicago. It did take a very long time to come out, but we knew that going into it before we even got to the restaurant. The server and other staff were all very patient with our rambunctious children (ages 3, 2, and 1) and made sure our drinks stayed full, cleared the table in a timely manner, and made sure our needs were met. Overall a great experience and glad we were able to give it a try!

Deep dish pepperoni
Paul V.

Okay fine I'm a tourist eating at the edge of an airfield. But we people have to eat too. Get enough for a small planeful at Gio's. I was committed from building entry: all in on the carbs, you only eat stuffed once, 45 mins isn't so long to wait, tomorrow's run can just be longer, all the mind tricks. It helped me through the waiting period. First I'll start with the Italian Salad. True to form it includes meat. Good because I need meat while I wait for my meat. Somewhat limited draft selection, but see the earlier "airfield edge" comment and what did I expect? It could've been worse and their taps were all broken. But now I'm settled in for a long fall's wait, watching everybody else wolf down their giant portions and take home stacks of boxes. In Italy you'd never share a pie. You get yours and it's probably a good single portion. All you fake light-eater types would take half home like you weren't going to devour as soon as you walk in the door. But whoever invented the "Chicago Stuffed Deep Dish" had the opposite idea in mind: this is going to be so big it'll last a couple days. Finally the hour has arrived: I'm nervous, yet serene. My neighbor needles me on the way out the door in his Chicago accent: "you gonna finish dat?" I say "sure in a coupla days". In my not-Chicago accent. Next 45 mins: allegedly consuming half. Next 45, rest. Next 45 nightie-night. However not before I packed up that monstrosity for the next 48 hours. It seems those on a diet order the thin crust, however I also noticed they defeat the purpose by getting the large. So really it just means greater circumference instead of depth. The cheese inside is a little much. Not really people, just some pizza humor. Back in 1974 when they started this joint, I'm sure quick heart attacks were on nobody's mind. They still aren't here. I mean come on, has anybody actually had one while eating? That seems rare. And at least they could get the paramedics to pack up the to-go box for post-op. Beats jello. If I don't return it's just due to changing flight patterns. Otherwise I'll be back in that 45-minute holding pattern.

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This was the pizza I've had from any giordanos in a long time. Very flayand cooked to perfection

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Pizza was so good! The price was way to high in my opinion. I paid $80 for a large pizza and 2 appetizers.

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Peanut Park Trattoria - Short Rib Paparedelle

Peanut Park Trattoria

4.1(174 reviews)
7.6 mi•University Village

Delicious pizza and pizza in Little Italy area of Chicago. It is a nice looking restaurant, too…read more We went for lunch on a Sunday (to avoid the crowd and for free street parking). The restaurant is not busy at all. We were seated right away. Our server was nice and attentive. We ordered pizza and pasta. Pepperoni and Whipped Ricotta Pizza - cooked perfectly, fresh ingredients and delicious! Served hot! Short Rib Pappardelle - to die for! This is very tasty, the pasta is cooked al dente. The short rib sauce is ssosooo delicious! We sat by the bar overlooking the open kitchen. It was nice to see the chef make the pizza and make the pasta. Further area is more fine dining with wall of wine. Very classy! Street parking only. So plan ahead.

This is such a cool spot. I wouldn't have even known about it, if it weren't for a local friend…read more Where to start? We came in with a group of about 20! Normally I hate those kinds of large group dinners, but this was the perfect spot for it. The service was absolutely wonderful. I don't know how our server stayed so cool and calm with a group that size. We got a variety of things. EVERYTHING was amazing. If you have seen any of my other reviews, I always get a meatball when I'm at a place that has them. They almost never live up to my expectation. But this place has the new gold standard for a meatball. It was everything you want. It is fork tender, full of flavor, no chewy ground up bits. The pizzas were authentic and thin. With fabulous house made red sauce that wasn't too thick and overwhelming. The flavor was A+ The cocktails were so good! All made from scratch with love. The ambiance was cozy and comfortable. Perfect for a group or a date. They have a full bar, and also great seating with perfect lighting. This is a new favorite for me in the city.

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Il Porcellino - Lasagna and chicken piccata

Il Porcellino

4.4(1.8k reviews)
9.7 mi•Near North Side
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This cute Italian restaurant serves delicious food at reasonable prices! We really enjoyed our…read moredining experience here. The Limoncello Spritz was refreshing and delicious, and the spaghetti with meatballs was one of our favorites. Pro tip: Ask for some chili paste to add to the sauce if you like a little extra kick! Our waitress was wonderful--very attentive, accommodating, and helpful throughout our entire meal. Since we needed vegan and dairy-free options, she took the time to explain the menu and suggest alternatives. It seems that most of the sauces contain dairy, but the frutti di mare (seafood stew), similar to a cioppino, was an option without dairy. She even offered to add a side of pasta to make it more like a seafood pasta dish. We really appreciated her thoughtfulness and willingness to accommodate our dietary needs. To finish off the meal, we enjoyed the delicious pistachio ice cream mixed with cherry. It was a lovely way to end our dinner! Overall, we had a very enjoyable experience, with tasty food, reasonable prices, and excellent service. We highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a charming Italian spot with flavorful food and attentive service!

We absolutely loved the atmosphere here. The low lighting and music created such a great vibe, and…read moreeven though the restaurant was packed, it never felt overly loud. My wife and I really enjoyed this place during our trip to Chicago. The fresh-baked garlic bread was so good, and I loved the meatballs and Gnocchi alla Vodka. My wife really enjoyed her Rigatoni alla Vodka as well. Everything we ordered was delicious! On top of the food, the service was great, the cocktails were excellent, and they had a fantastic wine selection. There's also a beautiful bar that we didn't get a chance to sit at this time, but next time we're in Chicago, we'll definitely be grabbing seats there. Great food, great drinks, great service, and an awesome atmosphere. Definitely a place we'd come back to!

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Ciccio Mio - Black Truffle Bucatini

Ciccio Mio

4.7(673 reviews)
9.5 mi•River North, Near North Side
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Here is the good: the food, the service, the atmosphere and the location…read moreHere is the bad: the size We stopped by this restaurant on a Friday night not knowing a reservation would be needed. We were put on standby and surprisingly, for it being Chicago on a Friday night, an hour later, we were seated in a small cove, at a window, at the front lounge of the restaurant. For dinner, we had a chicken parmigiana and rolled lasagna, both which were amazing and I would definitely recommend either dish and while we were seated in a converted dining spot, we were able to view Merchandise Mart, the passing traffic, the daredevils on the electric bikes and the people walking by, which was oddly, an interesting form of entertainment. The host was extremely friendly and understanding, our waitress (I believe her name was Katie) was extremely attentive and the food was delicious. The restaurant itself is very small, maybe 20 tables inside and 4 outside (hence the need for a reservation), but it was busy the entire time we were there. For the many amazing eateries in Chicago, this is one that I would place up against all the others but if you decide to dine here, make sure to call ahead for a reservation to guarantee being seated quicker however, if you do not do so, expect an hour wait or longer with possibly one of the most unique views in the place.

If you can snag a reservation, it's so worth it! The restaurant is small, only about 11 or 12…read moretables, and it has the most romantic atmosphere. This is a great spot for an anniversary dinner. Like all Hogsalt restaurant, the food is consistently delicious! A lot of the menu here is the same as Gilt Bar just FYI!

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Alla Vita - Inside

Alla Vita

4.4(863 reviews)
9.0 mi•West Loop, Near West Side
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returned to this restaurant this past week for a work trip. i chose this spot for one of our team…read moredinners, and since we were a group of 9, we were told that we had to do a pre-set menu and group accommodation. the staff who worked with me to set this up via email were very helpful and communicative, which i really appreciated. i was able to choose a few options for each course of the 4-course meal, and also customize our little menu card. we did have to wait a few minutes to be sat (~15 minutes) following our reservation time for the table to be prepared, which was a bit annoying but okay. once we sat, they started bringing out the food though, and there was SO MUCH of it. i didn't expect for the sheer amount of food for 9 people, and for 4 courses, it was a LOT. we ended up with a lot leftover. the standouts for me were the chopped salad, which was a crowd please for sure, the octopus, which had a delicious and addictive garlicky creamy sauce it came with, the truffle pizza, and the tagliatelle, which was so decadent and delicious. the service was also great, our server was helpful and friendly. and of course- the restaurant is so beautifully decorated, my team was whipping out their phones to take pictures. overall, i'm super happy that my team enjoyed this dinner as well. alla vita is such a hidden gem of chicago restaurants, and being here with my team from out of state was special! shoutout to alla vita!

Lots of things happening the right way at Alla Vita. The decor was breathtaking. Low lights and…read morewarm colors set the mood for the evening. I was with a large party and our waiter, Justin, was exceptional in his service from start to finish. Attentive, patient and a joy to have service us. We had many dishes at our table that we shared family style. But my favorite dish by far was the Ricotta Dumplings. They just melt in your mouth. The Seafood Busiate was also very good as well as The Roasted Octopus. The Mora Mora was a refreshing non-alcoholic drink. The cherry on top was the special birthday menu for one of our guests. I could really scream from the mountain tops for days about Alla Vita. My experience was just that good. I can't wait to go back.

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Viaggio Restaurant Chicago - Spaghetti Marinara with meatball

Viaggio Restaurant Chicago

4.4(949 reviews)
8.5 mi•West Loop, Near West Side
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Cavatelli (8/10): the pasta is delicious. Tasted very fresh and al dente. Sauce was decent…read morePenne Bolognese (7.5/10): the pasta in this one was okay. Sauce was very rich and delicious If they could combine the cavatelli and the Bolognese sauce into one dish, it would probably taste insane. Service was kind of weird. The staff didn't pay much attention to us for ordering, but they were very quick to take plates away. Not the best experience, but nothing egregious

Went to Viaggio's for a girls dinner with some friends, and we tried an array of different dishes…read more I ordered the mussels and lasagna, and OMG!! the lasagna was AMAZING. It was a huge, thick portion, super flavorful, fresh, and served hot. The mussels were also really good, especially with the bread. Honestly, all of the portions were a really nice size. The restaurant has a cute, authentic Italian ambiance, and there was live music while we were there. The service was great...our server was friendly, attentive, and gave us good recommendations. We originally came because my friend raved about the chocolate cake, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I also tried the fudge cake they brought out for our celebration, and that was really good too. Writing this review is actually making me want to go back right now. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and delicious. I would absolutely come back!

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