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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.
not too bad of an experience. got seated right away and was able to have a few moments to look at the menu. we decided to go with the giordano's sampler and the special 10 inch deep dish. the wait for the appetizer wasn't too long. got to try all of the items. my favorite had to be the mozzarella triangles. the marinara with it was good as well. pizza came in like they said about 45 minutes later. it looks good and the sauce was good but on the bottom the dough was a bit raw. the sausage in the pizza was not good. didn't make the pizza too appetizing. service was good though and appreciated the nice attitude and always checking in on us. read more
This was my first time to Chicago, so I had to try deep dish! Giordano's was the closest to our hotel, so we had to give it a try. We landed late, so we came for a late lunch/early dinner. This restaurant is huge, so there was ample seating. We got the Chicago pizza deep dish. It was super cheesy and had a lot of toppings. We also got the sampler, which came with four sauces. I really liked the bruschetta. It was super refreshing and was a good app before eating the heavy pizza. The service was extremely slow though. It took almost an hour for the deep dish to arrive. This is definitely a great option for deep dish! read more
4 months ago
30 to 45 minutes before receiving your order? This is considered to be normal with this place. Meanwhile there is a photographer there to help you spend more money. This place's pizza pies charge for the crust, tomato sauce and for each topping. For example I had ordered their basic pie. I received extra charges for the mushrooms, pepperoni and sauce. The description defined the individual pizza as a pepperoni pizza with mushrooms. My 6" individual pizza was listed as $13 but I received additional charges for the sauce $1.35, mushrooms $1.35 and pepperoni $1.75. This place needs to be more transparent and honest with their menu or have their wait staff to explain the charges. Plus I was charged an extra 3% for just attending the restaurant to receive service. I was not impressed with the food or drinks. This is a Chicago experience that I could have missed. No thank you! read more
We made reservations (highly recommended) and ordered our pizza ahead. Had great service. Kind and patient staff. Tasty food, fresh salad and pizzas! Definitely has a pizza joint type of vibe. Simple but bright. Would recommend for visitors for sure. read more
We got the thin crust "The Special" with extra cheese and it was delicious as always. However, the three stars is for the service. The cashier was nonchalant and didn't make eye contact. Weird. The entire transaction was odd. However, the restaurant was clean and they provided us plates and nice napkins. I would return in the future to this location. read more
2 years ago
The deep dish pizza was amazing. So much meat and cheese! I ordered to go because it was just so busy there and I knew it usually takes 45 minutes to cook this pizza, I waited in my hotel while it was cooking. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Will def stop by again on my next visit to Chicago. read more
5 months ago
The Chicago Deep dish is amazing. Will come back for sure!! We are from southern Illinois and will stop by next time we are in the area. So good. read more
If you go to Chicago, this is a must try. This pizza is closer to a pie than to a pizza, but it's totally worth it and has its uniqueness. The pizza was very cheesy in the inside, which was a plus for me. Honestly not the biggest fan, but it was really good. The service was quick and nice; you could feel the history and tradition of the place. read more
Walk-in on a Sunday evening was seated pretty quickly. When ordering deep dish plan for about 45 minutes for pizza to arrive. If you can order while waiting for your table that would be good to decrease the wait time for your pizza if you are ordering deep-dish. We also ordered the chicken Parmesan. Waitress did not ask if we wanted the entree or the sandwich (we had intended for the sandwich and fries). Entree came to the table very quickly and I'm glad we planned to share both the entree and the pizza because it was another 35 minutes before the pizza came out. Drink refills were neglected during the meal service but did bring us a to go drink after we paid. Pizza is delish and definitely worth the wait, just be prepared that other menu items will be served first. Cocktails are a bit pricy but the one I ordered was very flavorful. Plenty of seating, we were on the inside back patio which was not as noisy as inside, which I appreciated. The drawback was food cooled very quickly, chicken parm and pizza were cold within a few minutes of being served. read more
9 months ago
Wow, what an experience. For starters I got the devil on Madison St., Margarita, which was amazing and Cortez definitely knows how to make a drink. The pizza was spectacular and the wait was definitely worth it. Cortez did a crazy cheese pull which was like 3 to 4 feet and he could've kept going, which was nuts. The bar is sweet in the drinks are amazing. The garlic fries were perfect. Thanks Giordano's and thanks to Cortez. read more
2 years ago
Giordanos is one of the top rated pizza places in Chicago. We tried both deep dish and thin crust "tavern style". The deep dishes was a bit too wet for us. Personally I've had better deep dish before. The thin crust was not special to me either. However my friends loved it and rate it 9/10. They're not huge on pizza so I rate it more critically since I'm from New York. They have the coolest t shirts, wish I could've bought one. Definitely a vibe! Overall I would say try it read more
This pizza was delicious!! Because the pizza was so deep I could only eat two slices. We went on St. Paddy's day so it was pretty empty, luckily there was no wait! There's also a ton of locations around Chicago which was nice-gives you options! I thought the cheese was extra cheesy! I think I could have done with more tomato sauce too. We had the hot honey garlic wings which were very good too! I was a little weary to try wings at a pizza place but it all worked out haha read more
Hey everyone, Jersey Native here and this was a pizza trap that took me by surprise. I learned Giordano's was not meant to serve the best deep dish pizza in the city of Chicago. The joint has a decent crowd, busy even later into the night. Ordered the sampler which had some basic fried food + Brushetta to start. Make sure to order your pizza in advance ( takes some time to bring out) We ordered the sausage and peppers pizza and silently ate until admitting how much we missed a classic nyc slice. This will not be the IDEAL nor best deep dish pizza. Dough to sauce ratio did not work, and the flavor of the crust was absent. Not a fav So no, dont go here unless you want a quick tourist trap fix. read more
2 years ago
We visited this restaurant during a recent visit to Chicago. It was located close to the Willis Tower. When you enter, you're greeted by friendly staff. They explained to us that the deep dish takes about 40-45 minutes. We were directed towards the back to order our pizza and then proceeded back to the front to wait for a table. We were seated shortly after. Our server was friendly. The food was delicious. It was our first time having deep dish pizza. It was worth the wait. The decor is classic Chicago feel. The restaurant has a person taking photos. You're offered a complimentary photo, which I thought was nice. The only downside is that they take more photos in which they offer for a cost. Parking is either street parking or parking garage. read more
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I needed an Italian beef ASAP so jumped i here real quick to take a business call and a quick beef. This was too fancy for me. I need something wet and simple. It tasted good and I finished it but wouldn't be my first choice. Should've got the deep dish but the internet worked and the cocktails were good! Great service. read more
Years ago I took the train to Oklahoma from Western NY. I had a layover in Chicago and my plan was to stop at Girodano's and try the famous Chicago deep dish pizza. I grew up on Pizzeria Uno, and I'm not going to lie - I enjoyed the spinoccoli pizza very much. But as fate would have it, the train was delayed a lot. And those 6 hours of layover were eaten up and I never set foot outside of the train station... 10+ years later, I finally made it to Chicago, and my hotel was conveniently down the street from the Giordano's on Jackson. I had asked some people, is it worth the hype, and they generally said yes. But I'll be honest, I haven't been missing out all that much. I wouldn't say it was a bad experience, but it wasn't stellar. I sat at the bar, ordered a gin and tonic and waited 40 minutes for my personal pizza with pepperoni and artichoke to come out. The crust was rather thin in my opinion - and it wasn't served in a pizza dish like I thought it might. The sauce was too saucy, although I can't really articulate what it was that I didn't like. It was just "too much." Overall, I felt like I spent a lot of money on a mediocre meal. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't write home about it. read more
Starving after a long travel day, decided to stop by and grab dinner. The wait was only 20 minutes but you have the opportunity to pre-order your pizza (since they take a while) and once you're seated they bring it to your table. The vibes give nostalgic pizza restaurants inside. Every employee was helpful and friendly. Our server name was Cliff and he was awesome! We each got our own personal deep dish and tried the appetizer sampler. All in all, the food was really good! read more
3 months ago
Meh. We ordered a build your own deep dish to go and a couple salads and the Chicken Caprese Sandwich to split while we waited for the pizza. It was okay. Nothing special. The salad was dull. The tomatoes were commercial pseudo food. Was there dressing? It was hard to tell. The main event was a Chicago Deep Dish. Why? It's not a food I care for but a friend told me Giordano's was special. The wife and I had some. We are half the pie and I gave the rest to our train crew. read more
Came in 05/17 hungry and ready to try the Famous Giordano's. We arrived right before the lunch crowd so aside from a bigger party and one or two more tables - there wasn't really a lot of people in the restaurant. Kerry was our server and came and took or order. He did advise the deep dish pizza we ordered ( "The Special") would take about 45-50 mins to come out. No problem. We really wanted to try the pizza so, we ordered salads to hold us over. About an hour into the wait and us anticipating the pizza coming out at any moment, Kerry comes by and says " You ordered"The Special " right? ". It was kinda odd for him to be confirming an hour in but, I just figured there was an order up. Kerry then comes back and says that due their system being down , our order was lost and it would be another 45+ wait. That little salad took nothing away from me being hungry so I definitely wasn't waiting another hour for food. Kerry did reduce the bill to match the amount of cash I had due to their system being down So, I appreciate him for that. However, I wish the error would have been addressed earlier; the moment the restaurant realized that the system was down. read more
1 year ago
The pie was to die for. Excelled crust with amazing filling. Service was good. Ambiance could have been a little better. A guy was going around trying to take everyone's picture. read more
Our first deep dish of the weekend after arriving hungry in Chicago. We were going to order the 12 inch Chicago deep dish, but after our waiter told us it would take 45 to 50 minutes, and we hadn't eaten all day, we decided to get 3 Personal pizzas that were ready in under 10 minutes. A good value at $10.99 for a personal Pizza and generous serving of salad. Pizza was all right. I'm sure the made-to-order one would have been quite a bit better. But it hit the spot! read more
2 years ago
Stopped by to get deep dish pizza checked off our Chicago to-do list. Was pleasantly surprised. Staff was very welcoming and friendly with recommendations since we were visiting Chicago. Pizza does take 30 mins or so to cook so be sure to place your order and hang out. Worth the wait! read more
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We were looking for something close and convenient to the JW Marriott, and voila, we came upon Giordano's which had a good Yelp rating and some good reviews. So we stopped in, and had no problem getting a table in their massive restaurant. We ordered the following: * Fried Mozzarella Triangles $10.75 * Thin Crust Pizza with Meatballs & Mushrooms $25.55 Our polite waitress explained that the pizzas are made to order and take 30 to 35 minutes, and suggested an appetizer, which only take about 10 minutes. We were hungry and settled on the Mozzarella Triangles. Our waitress was right on with the timing as the Triangles arrived about 10 minutes later. They were hot, they were substantial, they were heavy, and they were bland. Overall, they were just okay, but they did temporarily quell our hunger and five of the six were consumed. The pizza arrived about 25 minutes later. It looked pretty good, but it didn't taste very good. Perhaps we should have ordered deep dish, as we were in Chicago (when in Rome do as the Chicagoans do??). But I'm not a deep-dish fan and prefer a Napolitano style pizza. The crust was somewhat crunchy but in an unappealing way, and the cheese was overly thick. There were very few mushrooms (my co-diner likes mushrooms and commented on their scarcity), though the meatball slices were excellent. Perhaps we should have ordered the meatballs! It was very loud in our area, as a table of six diners were making a racket, as bar noise drifted in from an adjacent room. So perhaps we just ordered the wrong items. We left unimpressed, and are unlikely to return here. read more
2 years ago
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF PIZZA Are you Team Deep Dish or Tavern Crust? That's the debate in Chicago, and with Giordano's celebrating 50 years, it's a great time to weigh in! Established in 1974 by brothers Efren and Joseph, this iconic pizzeria started on the South Side, using their mother's Italian Easter pie recipe. Today, Giordano's boasts over 65 locations across several states, including Florida, Colorado, and Nevada. On our visit to the West Loop/Greek Town location, we opted for the classic deep dish with sausage, pepperoni, and a spicy kick from hot giardiniera. The flavors were bold, the meats hearty, and the giardiniera added just the right amount of heat. While we also sampled their tavern crust pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives, I found myself leaning toward Team Deep Dish. A thinner, crispier crust might've swayed my vote. While waiting for our deep dish (which takes about 40 minutes), we indulged in starters. The Italian beef arancini was an absolute dream--crispy on the outside, beef-packed inside, with marinara and au jus for dipping. Perfection! The fried calamari with fried banana peppers offered a unique, spicy twist, and the Greek salad added a refreshing balance. Congrats, Giordano's, on 50 years of deep dish dominance--you're an essential part of Chicago's culinary legacy! read more
I have enjoyed many trips to this location over the last several years when I am in town. Tonight was no different. When I arrived with a reservation, I was seated promptly. It was good timing as two large groups of school kids came in for events which made the place exteemely loud. Despite that, service was just fine. Delia took great care of the table throughout the evening while also serving many other tables simultaneously. The mozarella triangles are where it's at on the appetizers. Just order two plates and enjoy! But if you want to try several options, the appetizer sampler is good because it provides you with wings, bruschetta, garlic bread, and cheese triangles with more than enough for two people to share. If you enjoy deep-dish pizza, the 45 minute wait (yes, you read that right) is well worth it. There are several basic options to choose from or you can create your own. If you go with an appetizer first, a small will be more than enough to feed two people. Be aware that in the deep dish, all the cheese is on the bottom making an incredibly gooey base layer, and the sauce with the toppings is on top (some people get very surprised and turned off by this). You likely won't have room for dessert, but if you feel the need for something sweet, there are several options. Giordano's offers one of the best deep dish pizzas in Chicago, and if you are a fan, then you are likely to enjoy this place. read more
4 months ago
This is a must when visiting Chicago. The decor is for certain a Chicago vibe. Red and white table decor and comfortable booths. The server was fantastic. She let us know up front the pizzas take between 45 minutes to an hour. Even the thin crust. We ordered the special pizza, sausage and peppers with a ton if cheese and sauce. Wonderful mix of flavors. It is so filling that you only need one slice. . read more
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223 W Jackson Blvd
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