Plan ahead!! This place has really good pizza but the wait time is insane. Reserve ahead of time. I waited 4 hours for pizza. The service is slow. The location is HUGE!! They can accommodate so many people. 10/10 for pizza but the garlic bread was a miss. The cheese on the garlic bread was bitter. read more

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Been to this one before. Didn't like it as much this time. Haven't a GREAT review a few years back. This time, they screwed up our table when we got there. I had to ask them if they forgot about us. They said they paged us...they didn't. They didn't call my name either. I was sitting right there at the door. The waitress was overly rushed. Then I noticed that she served other tables but not ours. With us, she kinda threw the pizza at us and left. Lol. I ordered a mango margarita. It was okay. Nothing special. The mozzarella squares were okay. Slightly overcooked. The whole thing was just okay today. Not a typical Gio's experience. If you read more

Giordano's - Window at Giordano's. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I feel like I'm missing something. I do not want to be super judgmental because I realize most of these employees are teenagers but dang does the customer service lack here. My husband and I have had deep dish in California so we were dying to try Giordano's because all the reviews made it sound like it was one of the best. We arrived and the place was packed outside! There was people everywhere and we took this as a good sign. There is a lunchboard sign outside that displays the menu. My husband and I walked in and it was madness. There are literally no signs as to what to do/where to go. I wish the outside lunch board told you but you basically have to figure it out. There is a line for ordering and a line for seating, so confusing! We didn't know which to go to first. By chance my husband went to the correct line under a sign that said check-in. He checked-in and then was told to go order the pizza. We were told it would be a 40 minute wait. They told us the pizza should be ready by the time we were seated. I do not mind waiting, especially if the food is fire. It was my husband and I's first time in Chicago so we just walked around for a bit. We got a text that our table was ready so we went back inside. My husband got in the check-in line which was huge; after 10 minutes he tells me the employee told him to go upstairs. We get upstairs and there's another line. A family is being helped/speaking to someone who is part of management. The hostess goes to the party behind us and asks them if they received a text that their table was ready to which they respond yes. I then say to her that we also received a text that our table was ready and she side-eyed us then ignored us. She then sat the group behind us. This is one of the things that really grinds my gears because she didn't even acknowledge us. We end up waiting longer and a different hostess takes us to a table near the outside patio but still on the inside. The food was not that great. We got an appetizer- the Giordano's sampler. It was okay, I would say I only enjoyed the mozzarella triangles. The marinara sauce that came with it was cold but paired well with it. Everything else was okay. I also got a Cesar salad which in my opinion had too much dressing and ruined the taste a bit. Pizza - we got a small deep dish: half jalapeño and pepperoni, the other half was chicken and jalapeño. When the pizza arrived at our table, it looked good. The pizza however was nowhere near hot. I am a huge sauce girl, the pizza sauce is in my opinion, the best part of the pizza. This pizza lacked sauce in my opinion. The chicken tasted like it came from a can, not sure if it did but definitely tasted like it. The crust on the pizza had the consistency of a pie crust which I thought was interesting. The crust also tasted like a pie crust. I thought it took away from the pizza. Overall, the pizza was a huge let down. We notice some guy going through pictures that he took of parties through the glass window. We also saw the same guy taking different pictures of groups of people at all the tables throughout our meal. After our meal, we saw him take pictures of a couple directly in front of us. We never got our picture taken. read more

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Giordano's, a staple in Chicago! I was excited to dine here with my coworker during our work trip. I'd say, definitely pack your patience because it gets busy! Even though we checked in without reservations, we were able to get seated in under 40 minutes on a Tuesday night. If you're aiming for a deep dish pie, it's recommended to pre-order before you're seated, which we didn't do but wish we had. Just a heads up! I also tried their buffalo wings, which were a hit, along with the bolognese lasagna. The bolognese was tasty, and the pizza was plentiful. After just one slice, I was full. Our server was trying her best to accommodate the busy load she had. This is a very fast-paced environment, with options for indoor or outdoor dining. Also, I can't go to a restaurant without checking the cleanliness of the restroom, and this one was definitely clean. Overall, the experience was not bad. I just wish the AC blew more on the enclosed patio, as the discomfort of eating a hot plate made me feel even hotter. read more

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California visitor here: I wanted some real Chicago deep dish and holy crud it did NOT disappoint!!!! The pizza was absolutely amazing! I ordered sausage, Mushrooms, olives and extra cheese...and I don't know for sure if it's the cure for depression; but, the only time I have cried since was when I finished it off!!! Only note I'll give is it takes a legit 45 minutes, so plan ahead if you're in any sort of a hurry. 10/10. May fly back to Chicago just for this. read more

Giordano's - 12" classic deep dish. Sausage, mushrooms, black olives and extra cheese. Not show: Me grinning ear to ear!!! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Giordano's came up as one of the most highly rated deep dish pizza places during our search, and we were excited to dine there! The wait was pretty long as we came around a very busy time, but their ordering system made the process a lot simpler. We placed our deep dish pizza orders first (they take about 45 minutes to bake), then got seated and placed the rest of our order. Despite the packed restaurant, the customer service at Giordano's was excellent. Our waiter, Chris, was very attentive and made the dining experience fun and enjoyable with his energy! We ordered the Chicago classic deep dish pizza and a starter of the caesar salad. The caesar salad was great. We added chicken to the salad and appreciated that there was a good amount of chicken on the salad. The pizza was delicious, and we were shocked by the height of the cheese pull. We took two slices with us as leftovers, and the pizza still tasted phenomenal when we had it a day later. Overall, the service and food was fantastic! I highly recommend Giordano's for anyone wanting a taste of authentic Chicago deep dish pizza. read more

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Great deep dish pizza with tons of sauce and cheese. Pizza lived up to the hype a definite must try when in Chicago. Split a small more than enough for 3. read more

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Just flew in on Sunday night, most things are closed after 10pm, but I'm happy I found Giordano's, known for Chicago style deep dish. What a great way to start my trip. All pizzas can be made vegan by skipping the cheese, so I tried the Super Veggie personal pizza, which was great crust and sauce but I would get less veggies next time, too watery so I had to add salt. I also got some tomato bruschetta (that was just ok). They also had a decent selection of draft beers and the vibe was still kicking well after 11pm (on Sunday). Service was great, helpful, and attentive. Takes 45 mins for the pizza to cook so plan to wait or order an app. it's hard to be super critical of a dish I am fundamentally altering, so I still think this is a great spot overall read more

Giordano's - Vegan (no cheese) super veggie personal pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My deep dish was not fully cooked on the bottom. The 1/8" thin crust on the bottom was watery and soggy when I only had 2 toppings. I had to abandoned halfway, as the pizza and sauce was just tasteless and not good, but the location and service was great for all the hungry tourists that just came from ORD airport, like myself, and are staying nearby within the loop. Just for fun, I noticed the customers here at Giordano's are mostly overseas tourists that were dropped off by buses at Nutella around the corner. When they're done with the Nutella's experience, those same tourists would came over to lineup for the Giordano's experience next. read more

Giordano's - $30 -10" two toppings deep dish. Thin crust on bottom not fully cooked, very disappointed. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great Chicago's pizza spot open late. Worth midnight run for some great pizza. Earlier in the evening you better have a reservation or some time to wait read more

Now this is a pizza! Deep dish oozing with cheese. Crust is light and crusty NOT doughy and mushy. Full of flavor. read more

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Saw this place on social media and had to try deep dish pizza when in Chicago! We tried going on the 4th of July holiday on a Friday evening around 6 pm but were told it was a 40 min wait with another 40 mins for the pizzas to bake. We came back another day on a Sunday around 4:30 pm and were told it was a 25 min wait but it only took 5 mins to be seated. When we waited, they told us we could place our pizza order ahead of time since it would take 40 mins for the pizzas to be baked but we were seated fast. For a group of 4, we ordered a 10" Chicago Classic deep dish pizza and a 14" The Special thin crust pizza. It actually did take 45 mins for both pizzas to come out. It was so much food that we were so stuffed. We couldn't take the leftovers home so in hindsight, should've order 2 small pizzas. It was my first time eating deep dish pizza and it was truly deep, as it was so thick and stuffed with sauce, cheese and toppings. It was tasty but a bit too much for me lol so I preferred the thin crust pizza. The Special pizza was delicious and came with lots of toppings. The crusts for both pizzas were nice and crispy though kinda plain. It is also super busy and loud inside with lots of people walking around so it was overwhelming and a bit hard to enjoy the pizza. It's kinda pricey but the portions are large and it was a good experience to try in Chicago. I would say the wait was okay since it was my first time and I wanted to try their pizza but I wouldn't come back due to the long wait. read more

Giordano's - 10" Chicago Classic deep dish pizza and 14" The Special thin crust pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saw the hype on this place and had to check it out when I came to Chicago! We tried to go on the 4th of July holiday but were quoted a 45 min wait at 6pm (not including another 45 min wait for the pizza itself!). We came back on a Sunday around 4:30ish and were quoted a 30 min wait which was actually 5 mins! The pizza did indeed take 45 mins to come out however. For a party of 4, we ordered a small Deep Dish Chicago Classic (10") & medium The Special Thin Crust (14") which was a huge amount of food since they're so filling! It was my first time eating deep dish pizza, and it was very stuffed with cheese and toppings and the dough is super thick. I preferred the thin crust pizza, which had less cheese and more veggies. The crust for both pizzas were kinda plain in my opinion. Each pizza was around $30 each. It was super packed inside and kinda loud and overwhelming. It was a good classic experience to try in Chicago but I prob wouldn't come back considering the wait read more

Giordano's - Small Deep Dish Chicago Classic ($28.25) & Medium The Special Thin Crust ($31.65) - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not my favorite pizza in the city. The veg pizza was really greasy when we got it. Not a huge fan. But so many of my friend's love it, will probably give it another try. The atmosphere and staff are lovely though! read more

First time in chicago, and we wanted go try a deep dish pizza so we visited this place! The customer service was excellent and honestly the staff were very friendly and so nice. They told us what to expect, and I wasn't expecting anything, but the pizza turned out pretty good! It is different than any other pizza. Deep dish pizza feels like it is equivalent to pot pie as there were a lot of stuff inside the deep dish pizza. Still, the pizza turned out pretty good. The staff were very friendly. The ambiance is definitely what you expect from a pizza parlour. This place was also very tourist friendly! They took pictures , although they did charge $ for it to be printed. It was a great introduction to deep dish pizza! The wait took long but it was worth it in my opinion. read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The most amazing Chi town pizza to me, never disappoint. Tried the mozzarella triangles this time and so delicious so cheesy! Not sure what kind of voodoo is in this pie but don't change a thing! I hear the locals ask for extra crispy but I prefer whatever way I order no alterations needed. So filling, so cheesy, so flavorful, so amazing a party for my taste buds! Definitely recommend! read more

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Our family has loved Giordano's pizza for 25 years. When my kids left for college, I would ship them pizzas for birthdays and special occasions. Last week when I did this, however, the pizzas were delivered to the wrong resident at my daughter's apartment complex (who was traveling, and the pizzas went bad before they were found). I contacted Giordano's about the issue, and they responded that the pizzas were delivered within the 2-day timeframe, so there's nothing more they can do. Apparently, "misdelivered" counts as "delivered" to them. So be aware that if you ship their pizzas and have any issues; Giordano's will not be helpful. read more

It's been a long time since I've visited Chicago. It's still on my list as I'm sure it's changed in the 28 years since I last went. With the world changes in the past four years, the access to foods from places nationwide changed too. During the peak times of the change, my friend and I depended on food consolidators to give our home menu some variety. In this case, she ordered this from a local outfit called Locale, of course, in the Bay Area. With a good number of deep dish pizza places in the Bay Area and having tried a couple of ones based in Chicago, one that has nationwide locations and the local favorite that has the same 1st name as baseball great Mr. Gehrig, trying this was not on my radar. My friend was curious especially since there was a non-meat option. Several months after getting it, she remembered to try this and asked me to bake her spinach pizza; here's what it looked like after baking a frozen one (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=qNSq_y3syZ1RKGNihvXnJw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Since it'd been a while and I don't recall how it looked when it arrived, I was a bit concerned with the lighter hue of the tomato sauce. My friend generously shared it with me so I reheated it a few days later for breakfast, The flavors were fine and I liked that it was the basil on top to give some contrast to the spinach and cheese. The crust was more cracker-like even being thick crusted, unlike the national one which is chewier and buttery. I know which one is likely healthier. My friend tried one slice and gave me her other two slices as there was too much cheese for her liking. In reading the packaging, the frozen pies are apparently made in Los Angeles and shipped nationwide so I cannot comment on this particular location. If I were to order, I would likely order a meat or mushroom one next time. But, like I said, with the numerous options here, I'm not sure when that will be. read more

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Great vibe. Place is simple and clean. Service is a bit slow but man are they crowded. The pizza was awesome. So were the wings. read more

Giordano's - Chicago Classic deep dish So good - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

1. Pizza was OK. I wouldn't come back for it. 2. Lasagna and wings were good 3. Service was as quick as it could be with the amount of people there! 4. Expect to be there for at least an hour read more

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Food was awesome. Staff and service were great and courteous. Can't complain. Will definitely go back when I'm in Chi town read more

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Waiters were great, they showed good service, the food was not that bad, we didnt really like the deep dish with the peppers but i really liked the one without peppers. The atmosphere was busy and it felt really crowded and loud. read more

We got the calamari, small salads and veggie supreme deep dish pizza. Everything was good except for the pizza- the irony. Not sure if we ordered the wrong pizza or what. The veggies were kind of raw and chewy with no flavor. The service was kind of slow and they were busy so the wait time for pizza to be served was 45 minutes. The inside was crowded and lively. read more

Giordano's - Veggie supreme pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you're looking for chicago deep dish, Giordanos should be your first stop. It's a little different than most of the deep dish in chi in that it's stuffed (which i think is amazing.) i love to get deep dish with spinach and sometimes they have a gyro option which you HAVE TO order if it's available. If you don't live in chicago anymore (like me ) but still want some deep dish from giordanos you can order it frozen and have it mailed to you. It's amazing!!!!!!!! read more

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As always Giordano's offers perfect Chicago pizza, original salads and Italian entrees and superb service. My family and I ate there twice this week on a spring break trip. This is an awesome restaurant! The staff is amazing! read more

My wife and I flew to Chicago for popcorn and pizza. We wanted Giordano's. Great choice. We were greeted with a smile. We were sat immediately. The service was great. Faith was awesome. She was very attentive to us. We order house salads. They were great. My wife ordered the Italian Beef and fries. She loved it. I ordered the small meat and more pizza. It was absolutely delicious. The noise level was great. We loved the entire experience. Again great service and food. We will definitely go back again. read more

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I grew up with Giordano's on Friday nights. It's incredibly nostalgic to cut an inch thick deep dish slice into a tiny squares and eat it with a fork lol. Whenever I bring folks back home, we try to make a point to stop for pizza here. It's a good touristy location, not only because it's located in a good spot but because it really has a destination restaurant feel to it. We like to reserve our spot ahead and place our order so it's ready shortly after we sit down. Service has never been an issue, but they are insanely busy all the time so be patient and kind and plan ahead! read more

Food// Tried the Cheese Single Serving Deep Dish $10.95 to go and it was good but to be honest, a bit disappointed it wasn't as warm and cheese melting. It was very quick as they had it ready though but next time recommend eating there so it's fresh. Service// Quick and easy to order. Nice front desk Ambience// Great murals and ambience for a sit down pizza dinner but didn't this myself read more

Giordano's - Cheese Deep Dish single serving - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took too long to get food. Once I got it was cold. A little disappointed everyone recommended this place read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is known for their deep dish pizza which is why I made an effort to check out one of the many popular chains. With so many reviews it proved advantageous to book a reservation for two. After checking in, we were seated within 10 minutes. The place was packed with plenty of other hungry customers and you could tell the staff was super quick. We started with the buffalo wings and shared a small size of the Special which included 6 slices of sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers, and onions. Sadly, the buffalo wings were tiny, seemed somewhat soggy from all the sauce, and clearly overpriced at $18+tax. I'd definitely pass on this next time. The Special honestly just seemed...average. Don't get me wrong, the cheese pull was awesome to see and the ingredients were tasty but the crust certainly left more to be desired as we ended up not eating it. I'll have to check out Lou Malnati's and compare to their signature butter crust. read more

Giordano's - Even the kid can't believe this cheese pull haha! - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I heard the hype... it lived up to it! Michelle was our waitress and not only is she as cute as button she was an excellent waitress. This will be my 1st stop upon my return to Chicago. read more

Delicious pizza! Make sure to call ahead or expect to wait one hour upon ordering. Environment was good! Salad was yummy too. read more

Giordano's - Meat Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Luckily got there right after they opened at 11 am on a Saturday. Sat down and the waitress urged us to choose a pizza quickly as the wait would be 45 minutes to an hour. Ordered a small for 2-3 people and we left 2 pieces to take home. Had a Italiano salad while we waited which was very good. Pizza was delicious and as we left the waiting lobby was packed. Get there early! read more

Not my taste. So unbalanced and tasteless. It's pounds of cheese, with steamed ingredients sitting on a soggy crust with crispy sides topped with tablespoons of sauce. The sauce is really delicious but so overpowered by everything else. That said, if mozzarella cheese is an illegal controlled substance where you live then by all means check it out. read more

Came here for date night and we were very impressed. We already knew the food was good but didn't expect the service to be the highlight of the night. Our waitress went above and beyond to get me a mocktail (I'm pregnant) even though they don't have it on the menu. She was so nice and I wish I got her name for this review. Pizza had a really nice char to it but not too much. Grimaldi's sausage and meatballs are the best on pizza. Will be back again! read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We are from LA California and we were looking for a good pizza place. It's a really nice place the ambiance is good as well as the service. We got a sampler plate and a deep dish pizza. The sampler plate was so delicious the picture almost didn't make the post. I personally don't like boneless wings but these boneless wings were chefs kiss. We ordered a custom deep dish pizza it truly didn't disappoint very flavorful read more

Yummy... I was so looking forward to coming here on this trip since I never had the chance to on previous visits. We got there kind of late (9:30-10pm-ish?) but didn't have to wait long to get seated. Also nice to be able to order pizza ahead of time! My colleague and I shared the chicken parmigiana pasta and we each got our own pizzas and cocktails. It was such a good meal after walking around being touristy all day. read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A traditional chi town pizza place! If you're visiting Chicago you must include this on your itinerary! The place is casual, traditional and just filled with an aroma of good pizza! You can dine in at their tables or order yours to go. They have personal pan pizza sizes as well, so there is something for everyone! read more

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Love Giordanosl's. . .no matter the location it's as consistent as the weight of water! Service, atmosphere, and the food are always fantastic!! Came here when we were in town for the IMTS Show and Giordano's is always my first choice for incredible Chicago Pizza!! read more

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Giordano's has a great set up. You walk inside and there are 2 hostess 1 to put you on the wait list and one to take your pizza order since it does take a while. Deep dish takes 45 min. I loved the hostess or manger that was in a white shirt calling out the names. She wasn't paying any games and was getting people in them seats. It is quite busy so the service was a tad bit slow but that's to be expected with a packed restaurant. All of the food I tried to was a 10 out of 10 no complaints. If you get the Italian beef you can't go wrong with adding hot peppers! read more

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