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Came here for deep dish and wasn't impressed as much. It was a bit doughy and flavor wasn't what I was expecting. Service was nice but I have also tried other places so maybe my expectation was too high. Overall, did not meet my expectations.
We arrived around 3:15pm and waited about 10 minutes to get seated. We immediately put in the order since we knew that deep dish pizza takes time to be cooked. We ordered small size half meat & meat and half bbq chicken deep dish pizza and 45 mins later the food came out. We love that the base crust was still firm despite the hefty toppings on top. - meat & meat: delicious! We like that it had good fresh tomato sauce and there were lots of meat toppings - BBQ chicken: the sauce was a little too sweet for my liking but the overall dish tasted good. And there was generous amount of chicken pieces. There was a long line when we left after our meal. So, if you don't to wait too long, maybe come in during odd hours (between lunch and dinner time).
We tried this place while visiting Chicago to experience its famous deep-dish pizza. We ordered the Meat and More Meat specialty pizza. It was pretty much what we expected--hearty and filling, though a bit too salty for our taste. Good, but nothing particularly memorable. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant has a classic American sports bar atmosphere with plenty of TVs, making it a nice spot to enjoy a meal and watch a game.
This Giordano's location is my go to spot when I'm in Chicago. Chicago is an Amtrak hub, so when I'm taking Amtrak on long distance routes for my Roaming Rails YouTube channel, this is where I spend my time between trains as it's a short walk away. The Pepperoni deep dish stuffed is my favorite. It's so good that I crave it at times when I haven't been to Chicago for a while. Flakey delicious crust stuffed with a generous portion of melted cheese and pepperoni. It's my favorite style of deep dish pizza, and other places that do stuffed deep dish aren't quite as good. If you are going to the Chicago Amtrak station for any reason, do yourself a favor and make time for pizza at Giordano's. More about taking Amtrak to Chicago: https://youtu.be/-QGqzFLrvyE?si=tY3MP6JpGKqY_qjH
Great food, kind but stretched service. It takes 45min for pizza to cook so the key u order the pizza when you get on the waitlist. We were seated in about10 min ( Sunday night 7pm) . Ordered salad and drinks , got those , then the pizza came shortly after.
Hate to say this, but this Giordano's pizza was seriously disappointing. Staff was great, location was great -- pizza was...not great. I dined solo and ordered a small deep dish Special (Sausage, mushrooms, green peppers & onions). Size was fine, good enough for 2-3 ppl, but it lacked in flavor, ingredients, and structure. The "toppings" were visible with each bite, but I sure couldn't taste them. Also, are deep dish pizzas supposed to have a liquidity puddle under the crust? This lunch turned into one of those sad meals where you feel obligated to finish your food, but don't really enjoy much of it. Disappointing since I was visiting town from CA and wanted to experience the famous Chicago deep dish. Oh well, on to the next!
Honestly this is my first visit to Chicago. My wife and daughter recommended to eat at Giordano's for their deep dish pizza. When I came in their was no line. We sat down immediately. I was ready to order one of those iconic deep dish but the waiter said it would take 45 min to make. That is wild. If that's the case they need to tell their patrons to order ahead before they come in. So I ordered a Chicago Classic tavern style crust instead and that took about 30 min. And a coworker of mine ordered a personal Margherita thin crust pizza. Both pizza came out as ordered but were not hot. They were warm to touch. The pizza sauce is the key to this place. That is some fresh tomatoes they use for their pizzas. I recommend it to come for the experience and to try the sauce it's unique. Very flavorful, fresh and deep. The atmosphere is like any other sports bar feel. Very active and vibrant.
If you come here, definitely stick to the deep dish and fries--both were great! However, the thin crust chicken pizza left a lot to be desired. Service and wait times were average--though it took close to 35 minutes for them to make the thin crust pizza, even though the restaurant wasn't very crowded. They gave us a heads-up that it would take time, but 35 minutes is a stretch. Still, it was a scorching hot day, so we didn't mind hanging out inside to cool off for a bit!
The service was excellent. The flavor of the pizza was good however, I do feel like toppings that I had at the other place () was a bit better but I did enjoy my pizza. Crossed deep dish off my list; don't have to do that again
I visited this location for lunch during a recent Amtrak layover in Chicago. To say this location is amazing is an understatement, as it is a 5 to 10 minute walk from Union Station. I had the lunch special, which consists of a personal deep dish or thin crust pizza and your choice of a house salad, Caesar salad, cup of soup, regular or parmesan garlic fries for $10.99. The special is daily and lasts until 3 PM. I got the deep dish pepperoni pizza and parmesan garlic fries. They were both delicious and I was so stuffed after 2 slices of pizza that I kept the leftovers for dinner. The service was fast and I barely waited for my food despite it being lunchtime. I liked the look and atmosphere of the restaurant. The restaurant is quite large and didn't seem crowded. I would like to come back with friends and get a regular size pizza!
My first time trying a deep dish pizza and it was not heavy which I enjoyed! The service was great and the restaurant felt cozy!
We came in for an early dinner (3:45pm) and were sat quickly. Christian was our server and incredibly attentive. Right off the bat, he was upfront and said if we ordered a deep dish it would take about 45 min to cook, which we appreciated. We had heard to be prepared for a long wait so we came in knowing. So we enjoyed our beers and relaxed while waiting on our food. When our food did come out it was piping hot. We got the 10", which is good for 2-3 people. I was only able to eat one slice before feeling full. My partner had two so we had like 2 or 3 slices to take home with us. The pizza is pretty pricey in my opinion but I love a Chicago deep dish, so worth it for a stop in.
Pretty good deep dish! We got a Chicago Tavern Style and then a Stuffed Deep Dish to share amongst 4 people. The Deep Dish was made fresh though, so do expect to wait around ~45 minutes for it to come out. The Chicago Tavern Style came out first, and honestly, it tasted like a frozen thin crust pizza I would reheat from the grocery store. It wasn't anything particularly special, and I wouldn't get it again. The Deep Dish was good though; it was very rich and cheesy, and I liked the texture of the crust. I really don't think it can be directly compared to a New York style pizza and should be categorized as it's own type of dish. Overall, for a Chicago chain, I think the deep dish was pretty solid, especially given that I haven't had deep dish in over 7 years.
My wife and I came here after seeing Willis Tower. We ordered The Special Deep Dish 10" and it came out about 50 minutes later (it takes 45 minutes to bake). Service was great. The cheese, tomatoes, and outer crust were all excellent: the cheese had a really nice texture (and great cheese pull), the tomatoes were hearty and flavorful, and the outer crust was crispy and fragrant. Two areas where I think they could have done better: 1) It could use a bit more sausage. I did enjoy the copious amounts of vegetables stuffed inside, but the balance was a bit off, making me question whether at some points I was eating a vegetarian pizza. 2) The bottom crust lacked vitality; it was neither chewy nor flaky nor crispy, just kind of in the middle. read more
2 months ago
This place is huge and has a ton of seating so if you and your large family or group of friends are looking for somewhere to go, Giordano's is the place! The staff was friendly and courteous, greeting me after seating the couple before me. The food was hot and fresh which made trying my first real Chicago deep dish pizza one I will not forget! read more
Came here for deep dish and wasn't impressed as much. It was a bit doughy and flavor wasn't what I was expecting. Service was nice but I have also tried other places so maybe my expectation was too high. Overall, did not meet my expectations. read more
We arrived around 3:15pm and waited about 10 minutes to get seated. We immediately put in the order since we knew that deep dish pizza takes time to be cooked. We ordered small size half meat & meat and half bbq chicken deep dish pizza and 45 mins later the food came out. We love that the base crust was still firm despite the hefty toppings on top. - meat & meat: delicious! We like that it had good fresh tomato sauce and there were lots of meat toppings - BBQ chicken: the sauce was a little too sweet for my liking but the overall dish tasted good. And there was generous amount of chicken pieces. There was a long line when we left after our meal. So, if you don't to wait too long, maybe come in during odd hours (between lunch and dinner time). read more
We tried this place while visiting Chicago to experience its famous deep-dish pizza. We ordered the Meat and More Meat specialty pizza. It was pretty much what we expected--hearty and filling, though a bit too salty for our taste. Good, but nothing particularly memorable. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant has a classic American sports bar atmosphere with plenty of TVs, making it a nice spot to enjoy a meal and watch a game. read more
This Giordano's location is my go to spot when I'm in Chicago. Chicago is an Amtrak hub, so when I'm taking Amtrak on long distance routes for my Roaming Rails YouTube channel, this is where I spend my time between trains as it's a short walk away. The Pepperoni deep dish stuffed is my favorite. It's so good that I crave it at times when I haven't been to Chicago for a while. Flakey delicious crust stuffed with a generous portion of melted cheese and pepperoni. It's my favorite style of deep dish pizza, and other places that do stuffed deep dish aren't quite as good. If you are going to the Chicago Amtrak station for any reason, do yourself a favor and make time for pizza at Giordano's. More about taking Amtrak to Chicago: https://youtu.be/-QGqzFLrvyE?si=tY3MP6JpGKqY_qjH read more
Great food, kind but stretched service. It takes 45min for pizza to cook so the key u order the pizza when you get on the waitlist. We were seated in about10 min ( Sunday night 7pm) . Ordered salad and drinks , got those , then the pizza came shortly after. read more
Hate to say this, but this Giordano's pizza was seriously disappointing. Staff was great, location was great -- pizza was...not great. I dined solo and ordered a small deep dish Special (Sausage, mushrooms, green peppers & onions). Size was fine, good enough for 2-3 ppl, but it lacked in flavor, ingredients, and structure. The "toppings" were visible with each bite, but I sure couldn't taste them. Also, are deep dish pizzas supposed to have a liquidity puddle under the crust? This lunch turned into one of those sad meals where you feel obligated to finish your food, but don't really enjoy much of it. Disappointing since I was visiting town from CA and wanted to experience the famous Chicago deep dish. Oh well, on to the next! read more
Honestly this is my first visit to Chicago. My wife and daughter recommended to eat at Giordano's for their deep dish pizza. When I came in their was no line. We sat down immediately. I was ready to order one of those iconic deep dish but the waiter said it would take 45 min to make. That is wild. If that's the case they need to tell their patrons to order ahead before they come in. So I ordered a Chicago Classic tavern style crust instead and that took about 30 min. And a coworker of mine ordered a personal Margherita thin crust pizza. Both pizza came out as ordered but were not hot. They were warm to touch. The pizza sauce is the key to this place. That is some fresh tomatoes they use for their pizzas. I recommend it to come for the experience and to try the sauce it's unique. Very flavorful, fresh and deep. The atmosphere is like any other sports bar feel. Very active and vibrant. read more
If you come here, definitely stick to the deep dish and fries--both were great! However, the thin crust chicken pizza left a lot to be desired. Service and wait times were average--though it took close to 35 minutes for them to make the thin crust pizza, even though the restaurant wasn't very crowded. They gave us a heads-up that it would take time, but 35 minutes is a stretch. Still, it was a scorching hot day, so we didn't mind hanging out inside to cool off for a bit! read more
The service was excellent. The flavor of the pizza was good however, I do feel like toppings that I had at the other place () was a bit better but I did enjoy my pizza. Crossed deep dish off my list; don't have to do that again read more
I visited this location for lunch during a recent Amtrak layover in Chicago. To say this location is amazing is an understatement, as it is a 5 to 10 minute walk from Union Station. I had the lunch special, which consists of a personal deep dish or thin crust pizza and your choice of a house salad, Caesar salad, cup of soup, regular or parmesan garlic fries for $10.99. The special is daily and lasts until 3 PM. I got the deep dish pepperoni pizza and parmesan garlic fries. They were both delicious and I was so stuffed after 2 slices of pizza that I kept the leftovers for dinner. The service was fast and I barely waited for my food despite it being lunchtime. I liked the look and atmosphere of the restaurant. The restaurant is quite large and didn't seem crowded. I would like to come back with friends and get a regular size pizza! read more
1 month ago
My first time trying a deep dish pizza and it was not heavy which I enjoyed! The service was great and the restaurant felt cozy! read more
We came in for an early dinner (3:45pm) and were sat quickly. Christian was our server and incredibly attentive. Right off the bat, he was upfront and said if we ordered a deep dish it would take about 45 min to cook, which we appreciated. We had heard to be prepared for a long wait so we came in knowing. So we enjoyed our beers and relaxed while waiting on our food. When our food did come out it was piping hot. We got the 10", which is good for 2-3 people. I was only able to eat one slice before feeling full. My partner had two so we had like 2 or 3 slices to take home with us. The pizza is pretty pricey in my opinion but I love a Chicago deep dish, so worth it for a stop in. read more
10 months ago
Pretty good deep dish! We got a Chicago Tavern Style and then a Stuffed Deep Dish to share amongst 4 people. The Deep Dish was made fresh though, so do expect to wait around ~45 minutes for it to come out. The Chicago Tavern Style came out first, and honestly, it tasted like a frozen thin crust pizza I would reheat from the grocery store. It wasn't anything particularly special, and I wouldn't get it again. The Deep Dish was good though; it was very rich and cheesy, and I liked the texture of the crust. I really don't think it can be directly compared to a New York style pizza and should be categorized as it's own type of dish. Overall, for a Chicago chain, I think the deep dish was pretty solid, especially given that I haven't had deep dish in over 7 years. read more
5 months ago
Giordano's definitely lives up to the hype! Multiple people recommended it as a must try in Chicago. Because I was dining by myself, I sat at the bar and ordered the small deep dish. Despite being a small size, it's more than enough for one person. I added chicken sausage for my topping, and it tasted great in it. Before getting my pizza (it was about a 30 minute wait), I started with a small Caesar salad. The salad plus pizza was a great individual-sized meal, and I still had leftovers! read more
10 months ago
This location was fantastic. Server was super friendly. We all ordered the lunch special and cleaned our plates. Note there are no celiac friendly options, the gf items are made with everything else. We weren't kicked out fir chatting a while after we were done and we were grateful as we were catching up with family. Great visit! read more
10 months ago
Finally got to try Chicago-style deep dish pizza in Chicago! We got the small Chicago Classic with pineapple. The pizza took about 45 minutes to come out since it was made fresh. Every bite was so good, and I loved the cheese pull. It had the perfect amount of cheese. We also ordered 3 different desserts. Broken cannoli, tiramisu and oversized skillet cookie. The best one in my opinion was the skillet cookie, it came nice and warm and pairs well with the ice cream. I wasn't really a big fan of the cannoli and the cream just tasted like cake frosting. The interior is nice and has a cozy vibe. Would def visit if I'm in Chicago again. L read more
2 months ago
Ordered a pizza , house salad and kids spaghetti. All 3 were solid . The Deep dish pizza was filling (as expected. Definitely a place to come back to. read more
Food: Build Create Your Own Deep Dish Pizza (Small) chose same toppings as Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza (5/10) - I feel like it sat there? the cheese was not melty and not what I imagined for a chicago style pizza. The cheese became more solid when it got to us. Loved the crust but overall was not the best when I visited and took 40min to come out Traditional Chicken Wings (classic buffalo and bbq sauce) (7/10) - Standard typical wings as an appetizer! The buffalo leaned more on a sour side. They both weren't super saucy and that would depend on your preference. Service: They'll let you know that pizzas can take 40min-1hr to make. They aren't super attentive but we're also understaffed when we visited. Some are friendly and helpful! Ambiance: Very casual pizza spot and what you'd expect out of a pizza location. There's many tables and booths. read more
I ordered a deep dish pepperoni pizza from Giordano's Pizza, and it was a little piece of heaven. I could not even finish it, but I gave it my best try. The customer service was great, and the restaurant had good music playing, creating a really nice vibe. read more
Visiting Chicago for the first time and I had to try the famous Chicago deep dish pizza. We waited 45 minutes for a table because the place gets packed and with good reason. The pizza is delicious. We ordered a small margherita pizza and it took 45 minutes to bake. It was freshly baked and so cheesy. The service was good too and the ambiance was casual and like a regular pizza place. I recommend coming here for some nice Chicago deep dish pizza. read more
Delicious no frills pizza pie in downtown Chicago. Went for a weekday dinner - there was a 30 minute wait, but you can order while you wait - and sit at the bar - which is exactly what I did. Ordered some bruschetta and pizza. I'm not a fan of deep dish, but definitely ticked the pizza off the checklist in a good way. If I'm back in Chicago, would be on the list to eat. read more
3 months ago
Best pizza ever. If you have not had the stuffed pizza DO IT! Pre order pizza if you dont want to wait 45 min. There was a line outside the whole time we were there. read more
3 months ago
Absolutely the best pizza we've ever eaten. Hands down. Lori, our server, took great care of us. The place was bustling and fun. The pizza was killer. Loved our deep dish pepperoni. My wife's gluten crust pizza was excellent, too. Lori is the best! ;) read more
Getting deep dish pizza feels like a must do when we're in Chicago so we had lunch here. We had the lunch special which is a personal deep dish (approx 6 inches or so in diameter) with a side. We tried the pepperoni pizza with fries, sausage pizza with Caesar salad, and a bolognese spaghetti. Despite its small size, the pizzas were very filling. The pizzas are kind of reversed with the topping and cheese at the bottom and the tomato sauce on top. The pizza was good and the crust was crispy. If you don't care for sides and just want pizza, it probably better to share a deep dish pizza than to get multiple lunch combos. We got spaghetti because someone in our party couldn't have dairy. The spaghetti was fine. We came for a late lunch and were seated without a wait. Service was good. Interior feels kind of old and the sticky tables and floors don't help. read more
This is perhaps my hardest review yet from my Chicago travels. Giordano's is a Chicago Deep Dish pizza joint with multiple locations. I visited the one in the heart of the Loop a few feet from the Sear's Tower (or whatever it is called now). It seemed more touristy than local. The service is quick and the prices reasonable. The difficulty with this review is due to my affinity for New York style pizza and other thin crust styles like pub. The thick crust here was not as buttery as other Chicago joints and that left the crust drier and less tasty. The sauce did not have much zip and the cheese tasted basic. I zipped it up with red pepper flake and Parmesan cheese. Not bad, but just not great either. It is good pizza, if you like Chicago style. The cocktails are good too. I had an Old Fashioned and a Windy City Punch. The punch was cloyingly sweet but refreshing. The Old Fashioned was well-prepared but used the wrong cherry (a pet peeve of mine when places use the bright red cheap knockoff of a Luxardo Maraschino Cherry). If you are in the area and pressed for time, go for it. Not was not my favorite but I would come back if ever in the area in the future and pressed for time. Three and a half (rounded up) stars seem about right. read more
10 months ago
I rarely give 1 star reviews. Boo- I'll stick to Unos franchise. I ordered in my Uber Eats app. Never got a notification - picked it up and the pizza was cold when I walked across the street to my hotel room. Toppings I paid $1.99 and cheeses was minimal and did not fill the derp dish crust. Thanks to my Uber Eats discount I did not pay full price. Pathetic for $17 read more
This Giordano's is located right by the Willis Tower (a.k.a Sears Tower) and we happened to be there in time for happy hour which had half off appetizers and cheap beer and wine. Giordano's has been a long standing institution for deep dish pizza in Chicago, but their thin crust pizza is also delicious with its light and crispy crust. We opted for giardiniera peppers and pineapple, mozzarella cheese triangles, and garlic fries. The waitress and the staff were very nice and the location can't be beat. Would definitely come back again! read more
4 months ago
11 months ago
A must-visit for their great Chicago-style deep dish pizza. One large pie is more than enough for three people. read more
1 year ago
This is the best pizza I ever ate !! Took a dad daughter trip to Chicago and ate here I highly recommend but it takes along time to get your pizza it took me Close to two hours Chicago Deep dish did not disappoint read more
2 months ago
Was visiting Chicago for the first time last week and we decided to do an evening pizza run to try Chicago deep dish pizza. We got the 10 inch pepperoni, peppers, mushrooms. We were warned that it would take 45 minutes and that was fine because we ordered buffalo wings, which were delicious. Service was great! The pizza was beautiful however it lacked flavor. I couldn't even tell that there was pepperoni in it and the crust had absolutely zero taste. It did have cheesy goodness, but I felt like it was overall missing flavor and seasonings. Very underwhelming and it's not something I'd try again. read more
2 months ago
To truly experience the Chicago Experience, you must have the deep dish pizza and Giordano's is the best of the best! Our energetic server- I wish i remember her name was informative and gave us a great recommendations. While waiting for our Chicago Classic, which took at least 40 minutes, we started with much needed draft beer. The Chopped Salad and Caesar Salad was fresh and crisp. Chicken Wings is the best I've ever had. Juicy, moist, meaty and flavorful. The star of the show is the Chicago Classic exceeded my expectations. The sauce was fresh, crisp, tangy and savory. It is perfectly balanced and let the other ingredients and toppings shine through. The cheese pull was impressive, it made for a great photo op. The vibe was chill, and relaxing. Overall an excellent experience, the customer service was top notch and the food was delicious. read more
Classic Chicago stuffed pizza. It was a nice and very casual atmosphere nothing unique. Service was very pleasant. The pizza was above average- delicious and tasty but maybe a bit light on toppings. I know it's the style but felt the crust was just too thick and chewy. Maybe a preference thing. It was a nice experience and wouldn't hesitate to go back but probably would look for something better. read more
It was the 1st time in Chicago for the SO and me and we decided to have our 1st deep dish pizza at Giordano's. The only inconvenience was the 45 minute wait for them to cook it...we ordered the small pie with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, pepperoni and sausage. It was dripping at the bottom due to the fresh vegetables, but the taste was great! read more
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