Poor quality not what it used to be Order was horrible and second order (replacement arrived even worse) both time went straight to the trash Corporate needs to improve delivery service and quality control read more

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We walked in and had no wait. My daughter and I were walking around Navy Pier and decided we'd like to split a deep dish pizza. We ordered a personal pan cheese deep dish. Deep dish takes 45 mins. We also ordered the Italian beef stuffed ball appetizer. Our waiter was fantastic. Very efficient with our drinks and letting us know our pizza would out shortly. It was very cute inside and quiet enough to have a conversation. read more

Giordano's - Italian Beef and Giardiniera Arancini balls - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A must do Chicago experience. There was a line down the block so I knew I was in the right place. Pretty efficiently ran though. The pizza takes the lingers to cook so first you queue at the door and order your pizza, you wait to be seated then you can order drinks, apps etc. We ended up sitting at the bar. They have a ton of yummy drinks and friend bar staff. We had the calamari which include fried banana peppers and fried lemon. I'm spoiled and now this will be the only way u eat it. lol. They have a solid Caesar salad. The icing on the top was our deep dish with sausage, peppers onions and an insane amount of cheese surrounded by a buttery crust. You can get a personal one if you are solo. It's a must try! Yum! Check out the cheese pull!!! read more

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Stopped by Giordano's as our first meal after landing, and we definitely went all in We loaded this deep dish with so many extra toppings, and wow... this pizza was THICK thick. Like, one slice and you're already questioning your life choices (in a good way lol). The crust was buttery and sturdy, holding everything together, and the sauce on top had that classic rich flavor. Not gonna lie though--no cheese pull moment here but honestly, it didn't even matter because it was still super satisfying. This was meant for two of us and we only managed ONE slice each before tapping out. Ended up giving the rest away because there was just no way we could finish it. If you're hungry (or think you are), this will humble you real quick read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got the boneless chicken nuggets as an appetizer first, and they were the most lifeless looking nuggets I have ever seen. The buffalo sauce looked more like food dye than actual sauce. After one bite, the nuggets had to be sent back. Then tried the fettuccine alfredo, which was also terrible. The sauce barely stuck to the noodles and overall it was pretty bad. Expectations were not even high going into this place, just expecting fast food vibes, but honestly starvation would have been better. Proceeded to try the deep dish since that is what they are known for, and once again it was not a hit. I am glad only a personal pie was ordered so it did not feel like a complete waste of food. read more

Giordano's - Super Veggie - Deep Dish - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Walking in, the restaurant was full - that's always a good sign for us. Our sever was friendly and knowledgable. We ordered pasta bolognese and a pizza. Both were very, very tasty. Our server did make sure to let us know the deep dish style pizza takes longer to cook - which I appreciated. The ambiance was perfect for a pizza place. We sat next to a window but didn't have to worry about the cold thanks to the floor heaters. read more

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After a long day of traveling, we were so excited to finally be in Chicago and couldn't wait to try authentic deep-dish pizza. We chose Giordano's, and unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. When we walked in, the restaurant gave us more of a Pizza Hut vibe than the iconic Chicago pizzeria we were expecting. It was packed, but we were seated in an area that apparently didn't have any waitstaff assigned. After waiting quite a while (and getting pretty hangry!), I finally went looking for someone to help us, which is something I almost never do. Thankfully, the server from the table next to us was incredibly kind and took care of us until our actual waitress arrived--about 45 minutes after we had been seated. We really appreciated his willingness to step in. The pizza itself took about 50 minutes to come out, which we expected since deep-dish takes time to bake. Once it arrived, it was hot, filling, and the cheese pulls were everything you'd hope for. The pizza was definitely good. Overall, while the food was enjoyable, the service and atmosphere didn't match the experience we were hoping for. I'd probably try another Chicago deep-dish spot before coming back. read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stop here EVERY time I come. Thee absolute best pizza ever. Crust and bottom remain crispy and buttery. The sauce isn't acidic, cheese is perfect. The service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. read more

Giordano's - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First and foremost, the cheese pull was amazing. Ok we were on a layover in Chicago on our way home, and my sister said we had to stop by here. I've never been here and it was also my nieces first time in Chicago. The folks were nice and we were seated immediately. The place had good vibes. A lot of families and friend gatherings happening. The sampler platter was so good. The triangle cheese had the longest cheese pull I've seen. And it was delicious on top of that. And the deep dish was just amazing! read more

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Unlike other famous deep dish pizza restaurants downtown, this one didn't have a wait! We were seated promptly, helped promptly, and our pizza came out earlier than expected. It was fresh and filling. The ambiance of this restaurant is fun and casual. This was a great place to bring an out of town visitor! read more

Giordano's - Super Veggie - Deep Dish - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was overrated but our server Antoinette made our experience so much better. She was friendly, attentive and respectful. When we walked in we were greeted but once we got to the top of the stairs lol we werent acknowledge until 3rd person came to get us. We didnt expect much but our server she was the best. 5 out of 5 for service We got the appetizer it was a bit undercooked from mozzarella to the chicken nuggets. I did enjoy my cesar salad. We got the deep dish pizza and I give it a 3/5. Yes def cheesy but it lacked flavor. The ambiance was nice. Tips * 45min wait after you order your deep dish. Maybe just wait for that and not fill urself up w appetizer lol read more

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Deep dish the way it is supposed to be. Thick, cheesey, and so very filling. We really liked the sausage topping. Order ahead and skip the 45min pizza cook time. A regular size pizza is enough food for 4 people. Service was cordial. The atmosphere was cozy. read more

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Came here to try deep dish because it's a Chicago staple. I expected a tourist trap but the overall experience left much to be desired. We started by ordering the wings and a pizza with sausage, peppers and onions. We knew the pizza takes 45 minutes so also ordered the wings and asked for them extra crispy. They took forever to arrive and when they did they were clearly not freshly made. I'm talking the frozen wings from Costco heated up in a microwave. Not only were they not extra crispy they weren't even warm. If my kids weren't starving I would have sent them back they were that bad. And I NEVER send things back. They were also $20 for 10! Unreal. The pizza itself was pretty good so if you're going to come here, stick to that. But our experience was also soured by the terrible service we received. The waitress dropped our wings and we literally never saw her again. We didn't get fresh plates for our pizza after another server brought it to the table so we had to eat it off the plate with the chicken bones. She didn't serve any of the slices to us. She never asked us if the food was ok, we never got a refill on our sodas, never got an extra napkin, nothing. When I say she never came back, she literally never came back. We finally had to flag someone else so we could get our leftovers boxed and the check so we could leave. I have never in my life complained to a manager at a restaurant and didn't today, but I was tempted for the first time ever, the service sucked that bad. I think we just got unlucky on the server front, but overall there are way better places to eat in the city. If you absolutely have to have Giordanos because you're in the city then I guess? But you could skip it and not miss out on much. read more

Giordano's - Traditional Chicken Wings - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm not sure I understand the hype around this place. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated and another 45 minutes for the deep dish pizza we ordered ,exactly as they said it would take. The pizza tasted good overall, but the crust wasn't my favorite since I prefer a more buttery crust. The interior and atmosphere are cool, and they also have an outdoor section, however it's closed during the winter. If you're planning to visit, I'd recommend setting aside at least two hours because there will be a lot of waiting involved. read more

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Known as a staple (or maybe a tourist attraction) but I definitely feel like there are other, maybe local / independent spots that have better pizza. But as someone not from Chicago, this is the first time I've tried it so take my opinion with a grain of salt. We got the Chicago classic, which had too much cheese for my liking, not enough filling (veggies / pepperoni) or sauce. The crust felt like it was reheated from frozen. That said, we ate the whole thing and were satisfied, but won't crave deep dish for a while now. read more

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

This is considered one of the best places for deep dish pizza? It tasted more like cardboard to me. read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's the Chicago experience so we went for a try. However, the pizza and the overall experience isn't something I plan on again. I will say it's an efficient operation. The staff all have a specific role to play to get you your food, especially because it takes a long time to make. However, the pizza itself wasn't anything special. We got the 12" deep dish margherita. The sauce, cheese, and seasoning weren't anything great at all. The crust was about the only OK part because it was flaky. There's plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor. read more

We ate at another popular pizza place that was highly recommended near here, but their pizza was mostly just a very thick crust with minimal toppings. We are very pleased with Giordano's stuffed crust pizzas. They are full of ingredients & goodness and blow away the competition!!! read more

I visited Chicago for the first time last week and had to try Chicago's deep dish pizza. My brother ate here and recommended it. Apparently, this place serves stuffed deep dish (extra layer of dough), which is different from deep dish. Before researching about it, I didn't even know there was a difference. The place was huge! We came late in the evening so there wasn't a wait at all to be seated. I'm glad because we didn't know that the deep dish would take 40-45 minutes to bake. We had two little boys with us, so they would have been super cranky if we had to wait longer. The hostess didn't give us any crayons or coloring paper. So after finding out about the wait, we asked a waiter if they had any, and I'm so glad they did! That helped keep the boys occupied during the wait. Man, I don't know how ya'll Chicagoans can pay $40 for a pizza. It's so expensive! The pizza was pretty good with good flavor. I don't think you can really mess up pizza, though. I'm not sure what I expected, but I was expecting more. Perhaps, more butter or seasoning on the crust. The texture was different because it was more on the doughy side with lots of ooey gooey cheese, which I didn't mind at all and actually enjoyed. It also sort of felt like eating two pizzas at the same time. The service was good, though. During the 40 minute wait for the pizza, you may feel forgotten since there isn't really a need for the waiter to check on you. However, our waiter was nice and friendly the times he did stop by. He even gave us a heads up when the pizza was almost ready, which was nice. Also, big thank you to the waiter for making my boys' birthday dinner special by giving them small scoops of ice cream. It truly made their night! read more

Giordano's - Pepperoni and giardiniera peppers stuffed pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had to try deep dish when visiting. Will admit it's a much heavier pizza than I prefer but it was good.

First-timers to the Windy City. The food and I mean the cheese pull is amazing. Service was great. Staff was really nice and the noise level was loud from all the conversations pertaining to the pizza and was welcomed. Definitely coming back. read more

Giordano's - "The Best" Tomato Bruschetta - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

online ordering for pickup is the way to go -- the lines for dining in and takeout are really long. this is definitely a better deep dish than lou malnati's, the pizza is hot and fresh, and the cheese is nice and stretchy. the side crust was pretty hard though read more

Giordano's - deep dish pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely slammed which is fair and usually a good sign. We tried it out because family from here said it's good. I don't know if this location is particular off kilter or if my family remembers more fondly and it's gotten bad over the years. I am very rare to give a poor review. I worked as a chef for years and know how hard the industry is. Their true outside seating has no heaters which shocked the heck out of me given the wind and chill heading into fall. Despite putting in an order for deep dish (a personal pizza so the smallest size which should cook quickest) and a 30-45 minute expectations for cook time, ours didn't arrive for almost an hour and 15. While we waited we got the chicken Parm and spaghetti to tied us over. The only positive part of it was that it was warm. I don't know of the chef is British but I've never had a tomato sauce that actually had no flavor. I'm not talking bland I mean it barely tasted like tomato. There was no salt or spices in either it or the breading on the chicken. The service was even worse. Our waiter came by 3 times in an hour and a half, once after I flagged him down by intentionally sitting into the isle. The pizza when it finally came out was room temperature to touch and we got it to go to get out of the cold which the server seemed to mock/teased/asked us to stay longer which felt weird considering I stated we wanted it to go to get out of the cold. The eating of the pizza was not the greatest either as it was slightly undercooked with pockets of raw dough. Skip this place. Head to one of the smaller joints all around the river walk or hit Lous. That place has better food, cheaper, and servers that actually remember to pick up the food in the window. read more

When we walked out, there was a line outside with a wait, as expected. The host was standing outside in which we walked to and requested a party for six people. While waiting, it was suggested we walk inside and pre-order our pizzas with the hostess located inside. Surprisingly the weight was not long. The seating area is much larger than what it appears to be from the outside. Our waiter was very helpful and friendly. We ordered their most popular pizzas which included the meat lovers. It was our first time eating a deep dish pizza, and we learned that the crust is not thicker. It is that all of the toppings are located underneath the sauce. I could only eat one slice and only one other person at the table could eat too. We had a lot of leftover pizza. The atmosphere is on the loud side, no outdoor seating was being sad at, and the restaurant was clean. read more

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Giordano's Famous Stuffed Pizza - Review Giordano's is a classic spot if you're craving Chicago-style stuffed pizza. The pizza is thick, cheesy, and extremely filling--definitely made for sharing. The crust is buttery and sturdy, packed with layers of cheese and toppings, then finished with a rich tomato sauce on top. Flavor-wise, it's indulgent and comforting, but very heavy, so a few slices go a long way. Expect a longer wait time since stuffed pizzas are made to order, but it's worth it if you're in the mood for something hearty and satisfying. Overall, Giordano's delivers on what it's known for: big portions, bold flavors, and true deep-dish vibes. Not an everyday pizza, but perfect when you want to treat yourself. read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was visiting from out of town, and several people recommended that I try Giordano's for authentic Chicago deep dish pizza -- and it did not disappoint! I ordered a small stuffed double meat deep dish, and it was absolutely delicious. The crust was buttery and crisp, the cheese perfectly gooey, and every bite was packed with flavor. The small size was more than enough to share for two people. Food: The deep dish pizza here is everything you'd hope for -- rich, hearty, and full of that true Chicago flavor. You can tell it's made with quality ingredients and baked to perfection. Service: The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we were comfortable and happy throughout our meal. The pizza came out hot and fresh, just as it should. Ambience: The restaurant had a warm, welcoming vibe -- casual yet lively, perfect for visitors or locals alike. It's the kind of place that makes you feel right at home while experiencing one of Chicago's best food traditions. Overall, Giordano's absolutely lives up to its reputation. If you're visiting Chicago, this is one stop you don't want to miss! read more

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This is going to be a 100% mixed review. To start off I will be 100% honest, the food there was good, the service was good, the reason for the rating has to deal with a mobility scooter. Right now thanks to a broken hip I need to use a mobility scooter. When we were looking for a place to eat and saw that Giordano's is ADA compliant. Great, let's go. Now here's where the story takes a downward turn. When we walked in and they saw the scooter, the hostess led us to our table-we took a "journey" through their wash area, their prep area and their kitchen and then to our table. After we enjoyed our meal, which like I said was very good. We paid our bill and left. My wife said you know who knows what could've been on the wheels as we went through their kitchen and wash area and could have been transmitted to the open food in the area. That is the reason for the rating. read more

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Yeah, I know Giordano's is a touristy pizza chain, but honestly? It's still good. I'm not usually a deep dish person, but when you're in Chicago, it kind of feels like a requirement. The pizza here is seriously deep and so cheesy. What's not to like? I can barely get through two slices, but that doesn't stop me from trying. We also ordered the Italian beef arancini balls to snack on while we waited. They were fine. Not amazing, but they did the job. The space itself is huge and loud, with a pretty fast turnover. Lots of big groups, loud clanking dishes, crying babies, all of it. Definitely not the place to go if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing meal. But if you want to check that Chicago deep dish box, this spot gets the job done. It's a Chicago staple for a reason! read more

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Really great deep dish pizza and salad for lunch. Service was great. Server warned us that it would be 45-60 mins after placing order to eat which we appreciated. read more

Giordano's - Down by the bean. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We finally got to try authentic Chicago deep dish pizza for the first time -- and wow, the pizzas were top notch! We ordered the classic Chicago style, and it was absolutely delicious. There was a bit of a wait to be seated, but it's encouraged to order your pizza ahead of time since it takes a while to bake, which I actually appreciated once I realized how long it takes to make that cheesy perfection. Now for the downside -- the staff and cleanliness. The service was not very attentive; we had to flag someone down every time we needed something. And the restrooms... yikes. My husband said the men's restroom was in pretty bad shape, and while the women's wasn't as bad, it was still dirty with paper towels and toilet paper all over the floor -- and both soap dispensers were basically empty. So while the pizza was amazing and definitely worth trying at least once, the restaurant could seriously step up its cleanliness and service. read more

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A Chicago classic! And that's exactly what we ordered! Giordano's is a deep dish pizza institution in the city. Definitely come here for the real deal - the pizzas are huge and cheesy, and they come out piping hot. The Chicago classic was a great one to try out. I recommend to fans of deluxe pizza. A quick tip if you're travelling - if you're packing it for the airport let the server know and they won't slice it. A must visit when visiting Chicago! read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Walked in on a Thursday night to order a take out pizza. People at the counter were really friendly and gave us some recommendations on what to do while we waited about an hour for our small pizza. Have had giordano's many times, and this one was a little disappointing - we ordered double pepperoni and green peppers, and the toppings were a little lacking. And even though we picked it up the second it was ready and ate it right away, it was a bit cold and the cheese was coagulated and not melty. Still good, but could be better! read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Oh where to begin... Our experience at Giordano's is marked by good service, a nice setting, and food we just didn't enjoy. We arrived and were put on the waitlist as it is typically very busy at any given location. We waited in the interior area, which was clean, and preordered our pizza before we eventually sat. The place is clean but don't drive here expecting to find parking anywhere nearby. The wait ended up being shorter than we expected and we were seated about 20 minutes into our 30 minute wait time. When we were taken to the dining room it felt pretty nice. Good tables and seating with a lot of TVs lining the walls and showing games. As mentioned before, we preordered our pizza which significantly cut down the amount of time it takes for it to arrive but it still took about 30 minutes of us being seated before it arrived. When it did arrive it was hot and fresh and we couldn't wait to dive in. We got a deep dish in the largest size they had with pepperoni as our topping of choice. How did it taste? Well, let's just say it wasn't for us. It's hard to blame Giordano's for making a style of something we don't like because it's like going out for sushi if you hate sushi. The pizza was very thick and doughy, expected of a deep dish pizza. We weren't fans of that or the fact the pepperoni was hard to taste as it was buried and layered under everything. The sauce was the biggest highlight of the pie, but to be honest this just isn't the style for us. We much prefer thin crust style pizza. We still think anyone in Chicago should come and try deep dish pizza because it's a city staple, it's just that personally we wouldn't do it again if we had the choice. read more

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Right in the heart of tourist area, this place is massive and packed. They translate the traditional look into an open restaurant you can see from the streets. Filled to the brim with hungry tourists. We started with the calamari appetizer since the pizza was 45 minutes wait. It was decent. My son ordered the meat with extra meat deep dish. It was absolutely delicious but I could only eat one slice. We shared a small and took half to go. My son is a big fan. read more

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A very close second to Lou. Amazing deep dish pizza worth the wait. Felt that Giordano's crust better than Lou but just a bit less flavorful than Lou overall. read more

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The pizza was good! I understand the hype. We got the Chicago Classic. The cheese was thick and delicious. I did expect the sauce to be a little more robust or a thicker layer, but it was still really good. We also had an order of boneless wings - half buffalo half chilli honey. Those were good too. Service was fine. The process was a little chaotic upon arrival at this location. The line was out the door, but moved fast. If you want to dine in, you put your name on a waitlist outside. We were instructed that the wait for a table would be 25 minutes, but it takes about an hour for a pizza so put your order in at the counter. We did, then the line kept going. Do sit and wait? Do they call us since we gave our phone number or do we follow the line? They told us they'd call us, but I decided to just follow the line. Glad I did. Within a couple of minutes I reached the host, gave her my name and we were seated right away. Wings came out pretty fast. Our waitress, Max, was friendly and attentive - so was everyone else. Overall, I'd go back! Maybe during a non-peak time of the day or year (when it's less packed).. but glad I went. I wouldn't dare leave Chicago without trying Giordano's. read more

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First time in Chicago, heard have to try Giordano's pizza. Couple that with severe storm that came through and stuck in a hotel, meant order for delivery. We ordered a Tavern Style and a Greek Salad. Pizza was pretty good and good flavoring! As was the salad, very good! I would say nothing that blew my mind away, but definitely a place to visit again! Delivery was quicker than it said it would be which was unexpected due to traffic and all, but appreciated! read more

there wasnt a wait when we visited on a tuesday night. the restaurants kinda huge and it was super cozy on a december night. lots of seating that are spread out, so there is some privacy for each party. we waited 45min for the pizza and my biggest regret is that we ordered a small,,, like it was essentially a kids meal and i wish we ordered a larger size esp for the wait. we also ordered some garlic parmesan fries (came w ranch) bc we didnt want to wait another 45min for another pizza, but the fries were super crispy and crunchy. id def come again to try their tavern style pizza + more of their items !! a must visit if you're in chicago tbh read more

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

Never having a deep dish pizza before, I am sooooo happy I tried this staple! Delicious food, friendly staff, precise to-go ordering process, etc. You cannot miss going to this Chicago gem! If you're ordering to go, you will be asked to give your phone number for contact and it was super easy! Super convenient, and hot and tasty upon arrival! This is a every time-you-visit spot for Chicago! read more

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This place is PACKED. There are so many Giordano's in Chicago, but we picked the one with the best ratings. We went at 3 p.m., and even then there was still a line. We were told it would be a 25-minute wait, but we ended up sitting at the bar, which had no wait time. Of course, we came here to try their deep dish since we had gone to Lou Malnati's the day before. The deep dish takes 45-50 minutes, which we were told when ordering, so no surprises there. We ordered the Meat and More Meat deep dish, and I liked that they offered to serve us each slice--of course, we said yes. The pizza itself is heavy, really heavy. It's exactly what you'd expect from a deep dish: loads of cheese and a thick crust. To be honest, I'm more of a thin-crust person, so this wasn't for me. It felt like a puddle of cheese on top of dense dough. The sauce was tasty and the meat was good, but overall I thought Lou Malnati's was better. That said, it really comes down to personal preference. I don't enjoy dishes that are overly heavy, and I don't enjoy waiting nearly an hour for food. So for me, Giordano's is probably a one-and-done. read more

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