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Love the pizza here it's not the same as the og in Chicago but it's a good way to get that deep dish craving handled.
We wanted to try a local pizza spot while visiting. We had great service and the deep dish 12' fed our family of 4 perfectly. Each of us had 2 slices or so. I definitely recommend.
Always a great experience at this Giordano's, the staff are always friendly , the deep dish is always delicious (yes I know it's prepared ahead of time and only put in the oven when ordered), and the ambience is always relaxed-great for a last stop before the drive back home from Orlando Would recommend to deep dish lovers, will be back again in the future :)
Always been a go to when in Chicago and loved that we now have one in Orlando. Decent parking spaces, indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff. Food is good
We went to Giordano's because my son was craving the chicken parm sandwich. Unfortunately, the experience was underwhelming. My husband and I ordered an original thin crust pizza, which is supposed to be triangle-cut like a regular pizza, but it came square-cut instead. More importantly, the sauce just didn't taste very good, which was disappointing given Giordano's reputation. We also ordered a house salad to split (spring greens, tomatoes, and Asiago cheese). We asked for no fennel, which they accommodated, and the salad was fine -- nothing special, but fine. My son ordered the chicken parm sandwich (breaded chicken breast with house-made marinara and melted mozzarella on toasted garlic ciabatta), along with parmesan garlic fries and tomato bruschetta. The sandwich itself was okay, but the bruschetta missed the mark -- way too many diced tomatoes and the bread wasn't crispy at all. Service was another issue. Our waiter seemed unbothered and hard to find. Every time I tried to get his attention, he was nowhere around. Dirty dishes piled up, and since I couldn't get them cleared, I ended up moving them to the table beside us, which isn't something guests should have to do. Make sure you sign up for the loyalty program at least 24 hours in advance so you can get the $5 off your meal! Overall, it served its purpose, but between the lackluster food and inattentive service, I left feeling less than thrilled. Nothing terrible -- just not a place I'd be eager to rush back to. It's simple and no frills. I wanted to make my son happy; but I wasn't.
Giordano's was the 1st taste of Chicago Deep Dish I ever had, I was 17. I went to school in Chicago and found other places that were better (Gino's, Due, Lou Minati's) I haven't had Giordano's for 30 years. I live in California now, so when I saw they had a location in Orlando I had to try it. It hit me like the 1st time I tried Deep Dish. Great blast from the past!
First time having a real deep dish pizza and it didn't disappoint. I love the concept of how they layer the topping and then cheese and sauce. It gives it a different texture for sure. They really put a heavy amount of jalapeños tho, because I was barely able to finish a slice. I will stay away from jalapeños next time. The chicken wings were plain because we requested sauce on the side, but they didn't give us any sauce. So that was disappointing.
Last night I picked up a large cheese deep dish from Giordano's, and it was nothing short of incredible. The pizza was massive; honestly felt like it weighed ten pounds; and every bite was worth it. * Crust: Perfectly baked, golden, and sturdy enough to hold all that cheesy goodness without being too heavy. * Cheese: Generous, gooey, and satisfying; exactly what you hope for in a Chicago-style deep dish. * Sauce: Rich, robust, and full of flavor. It had just the right balance of tang and sweetness, making each slice pop. We shared it among four people, and everyone loved it. This is the kind of pizza that makes you slow down and savor every bite. If you're in Orlando and craving authentic deep dish, Giordano's is the place to go.
Love the deep dish pizza always. This specific Giordanos is pretty dirty (windows, doors, bathrooms, what you can see of the kitchen when you walk back, the pile of dirty paper towels that sit by the door going back into the dining room). I did let someone know the soap was out in both the men's and women's bathrooms and the paper towels in the women's (mom life visiting both multiple times). Neither was addressed in the time we were there (probably an hour and a half...takes about 45 minutes to get deep dish). Service wise at this place, looked like one person working most of the tables, so I know that can be tough and it was a little slow reflecting that, which isn't her fault. The biggest weird thing though is that we actually took a second to look at our bill (both of us looked). The subtotal didn't add up. So I'm not sure if she already added tip and just didn't have a line for it (maybe it's like an auto thing?) but then when you tap to pay it gives you another spot to tip again. I just think that's a little sketch. We often are in a hurry and don't look, so adding an extra almost $20 and not having a line for it and then also having a spot for another tip can be a little deceptive. There were just the 4 of us, I know it's often auto when it's a bigger table, but we weren't. So, yeah, just weird and felt a bit deceptive. And there was a line for tax, so it wasn't that.
The pizza and service are second to none! I've been here twice! Once was later in the evening with friends and the second time was a late lunch by myself. I travel for business, so after my first experience, I couldn't get this place out of my mind. The decorations are charming! The large ornate bar is a beautiful centerpiece! The pizza is out of this world!
Good Pizza just make sure to to give it some time as all orders are made to order. I make sure to get some every time I'm in Orlando
Sooooooo good!! The deep dish stuffed pizza is very good. The cheese bread appetizer is also great.
Staff inside was friendly, ordered a deep dish with chicken and veggies. The pizza was messed up when I got home though, wish I checked it before I left. It was still good but 1/4 of it was smushed. Super cheesy, would give them another shot next time im in the area
Walked in on a Tuesday afternoon and was sat down by our host. It took maybe about 10-15 minutes for our server to take our order, but there was a lot of parties and it seemed like there was only two servers working the floor at the moment. We ordered two Michelo Ultra's while waiting. Beer bottle was warm but she gave us iced cold glasses to cool them off. Our server said the deep dish pizza would take about 45 mins which we didn't mind. We got the medium deep dish pizza with pepperoni, bacon, mushroom and banana pepper. Pizza was gigantic and lots of cheese! It was definitely an experience. $80 for a deep dish and six beers. read more
1 year ago
Great real Chicago Deep Dish pizza just like the ones I had in Chicago! Service was excellent! read more
1 year ago
This place is legit. I had options. Keep in mind they're in a tourist area, and the service was quick and friendly. I wanted to try a tavern pie for the first time. And they had their famous Chicago Deep-Dish too. I settled for both. A six inch person deep dish and a 6 inch personal tavern pie with extra cheese. The cheese pull on both was off the charts. Definitely coming back. Had amazing music in the background too. read more
7 months ago
My last visit to Giordano's was in 2012, 12 years ago. Thank you Yelp for the information. My husband is a big fan of deep dish pizza. We decided to go to Giordano's to fill our deep dish craving as the local place by us recently changed owners and no longer offers deep dish pizza. We came on a Saturday around 5:30 p.m. The place was busy, but we were seated right away. Service - A. Our server did a great job. Food - B. We started with an order of their garlic parmesan fries. We ordered this mainly for our little guy to eat. Unfortunately, the fries were very bland. Yes, there was parmesan cheese and maybe a sprinkle garlic powder. Giordano's is an italian restaurant. A little fresh garlic would have gone a long way. Of course we ordered deep dish pizza. Anyone is crazy if they come here and don't order what they are known for. We got a medium size for the two of us to split. It was more than enough. We ended up taking 1/2 of it home. It took about 45 minutes from the time we ordered, which we knew ahead of time and were fine with. The pizza was decent. VERY cheesy. However, it was dry. We both personally thought a little more sauce would have made the meal much better. read more
2 years ago
Great deep dish over here. Had to stop by it and try. Just beware the pepperoni here does have a it kick to it. Very good pizza though loaded and flooded with all the toppings read more
Can I tell you I get more excited coming to Orlando to eat at Giordano's than going to any park. Love the calamari which has fried peppers, yum. We always order a small, which has good flavor and just enough for us to eat and not leave much behind. Service is quick, quick for a deep dish, with the typical pizzeria vibe. read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
The salad was delicious. I'm super special so I kinda mixed the Greek and House subtracting everything but lettuce, spring mix, onions and cucumbers. I forgot to keep the cheese. I did survive. They DO NOT have SWEET TEA, they have sweetened tea. I won't hold that against them. I love South Carolina Sweet Tea and it didn't hit the spot. Unfortunately, we are going to lose a star for service. I know the pizza take forever However please check on your guests. I didn't like the tea. I ate the salad and I think I'm choking on a leaf deep down but I have nothing to drink. Imagine, served a salad I've consumed and wrote this post without seeing anyone. I'm waiting for the pizza in great anticipation as I am a Chicago Native and I know pizza!!! The pizza was on point, excellent. I highly recommend just be prepared for the service. They are great they just aren't as attractive. Plan to ask for everything when they stop by. It was a great experience read more
My husband was craving Chicago deep dish pizza, and Giordano's seemed like the best choice in Orlando. I have been to Giordano's in Chicago and loved the deep dish pizza. The restaurant is in an unassuming plaza. Honestly, I didn't pay much attention to it before and didn't know they had more locations in Orlando. When we got there, it was packed, but the wait time wasn't too bad. The main dining area is tight, but they also have a more casual section on the side. I preferred the main dining area as it has the décor and feels cozy. We went there with a mission to try the Chicago Classic Deep Dish. Our waitress mentioned it takes 45 minutes for the deep dish pizza, which I remembered when I went to Giordano's in Chicago. While we waited, we ordered some appetizers, including mozzarella triangles and garlic parmesan fries. Of those two, my favorite was the mozzarella triangles. Our deep-dish pizza was right on time and worth the wait. The Chicago Classic Deep Dish has pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. The crust was crispy, and the filling had the right amount of sauce and cheese. We loved it! We ordered the small size which serves 2-3 people ($27.25). The portion was right and we even took the last piece home. Other items on their menu include Giordano's "Tavern-Style" Thin Crust, pasta, salads, and sandwiches. Service was excellent, too; even though it was a busy night, our waitress kept checking on us and updating us on the timing of our deep-dish pizza. Waiting 45 minutes for food sounds like a lot, but it wasn't too bad. read more
4 months ago
3 years ago
Omg. Husband and I wanted some last minute pizza. We were staying at a Disney hotel and needed some carbs and salt before our Marathon the next day. Landed here and it was PERFECT! TONS of food (you can't get this much food for this price in Disney) and close enough to our hotel to not be a pain to get to. We got a medium and ate all but two pieces which we saved for breakfast the next day. 10/10 would recommend this place. Quality was fantastic! We ordered carry out and just brought it to our hotel to eat. read more
This was the most massive pizza I've had in my life! What a glorious experience! Must try! . Chicago Classic- Deep Dish has pepperoni, mushrooms, green bell peppers, and onions. Was mind-blowingly delicious with melting cheese, perfectly cooked veggies, and cannot forget to mention the pepperoni. The small size feeds 2-3 people. I have a small appetite so I got full off 1.5 slices. This pizza lasted 2-3 meals for us when we incorporated a salad along with the pizza. Loved this idea! Ordered carryout and they provided plates. We asked for parmesan cheese and peppers, we only received one of each, so double check your order if there's enough for your party before leaving. This pizza is dense so you'll feel the weight of it when you carry it. It'll get y'all excited to eat for sure. Restaurant looked massive and clean with many indoor seats. No outdoor seating. Looked like a fun place to be. I called in the order and they said it would be ready in 40 minutes. To me that is a long wait, but sounds like they make it fresh. Not sure how long you'd wait if you dine in. read more
8 months ago
Slightly different from Giordannos in Chicago, but can't really identify why, so maybe it's just in my head. Either way, service was very good and so was "the special" and the house salad. Interior was fine, not super special and the music was pretty loud which made diners loud, trying to talk over it. That said, not so loud that I was annoyed. Looks like they have a decent outdoor dining area, but for me, it was too cold to check it out. read more
1 year ago
The food was very good. The service was good, but the wait for the food was a little long. The waiter warned me that it was gonna take about 35 minutes for my pizza, so that more than made up for the inconvenience. The ambience was lacking, but it was very reasonable so we let that one slide. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
The best deep dish pizza , The official pizza of the Chicago Cubs , Come and taste a bit of Chicago If you come to Orlando , this is the pizza that you have to order !!! read more
1 year ago
Best deep dish in Orlando! Don't bother ordering anything else on the menu. Just pick two toppings you like and get the large. I think the whole pizza was 5 pounds. A whole inch of cheese on the inside. Lots of meat. Crunchy bottom. Also their gluten free pizza had a great crust and had a ton of cheese. It's pricey pizza but is worth the price. Delivery was only 10 minutes late from estimated time but he was very friendly. read more
2 years ago
I was here on vacation, wanted pizza, I never had deep dish pizza, so I wanted to try it out. It was night time when I got to the restaurant. It was packed, the inside gave me city vibes like New York, Chicago, Philadelphia. I ordered a large pizza. I had no idea how big deep dishes were, I only needed one slice . It was so delicious, so much going on in that one slice read more
Got a small thin crust (even though they're known for deep crust) it was ok but nothing I'd go back for. I also had a coupon for free cheesy breadsticks, which I wouldn't recommend. The cheese used was kind of odd and it had a weird aftertaste. It was pretty busy inside so maybe their deep dish is where it's at, but what I had I wouldn't get again. read more
Was in Oralando for vacation and found this pizza place close to our hotel. We were a party of 25 and they sat us down quickly and had our food out pretty fast. The waiter was a gentleman but he was so sweet and attentive. Was able to take care of all of us. The pizza was really delicious we had the meat on meat, pepperoni, bbq and veggie one. With some sampler plates. Its a cute location insice nicely looking Nice ambiance if ever in the area stop by. read more
2 years ago
As a first time patron of this establishment, my honest opinion is the food and service was very basic. We ordered the Double Pepperoni Original Crust Pizza. We were told it would take about 30 minutes to cook and I was fine with that. When the pizza came out, it was very runny and over powered by the sauce and had minimum Cheese and Pepperoni.. We literally had to eat it with a spoon. Our waitress only came to our table to Take Our Order and to Bring Us Our Check. Not even one refill on our drinks. Overall that atmosphere was ok and the hostess was pleasant. read more
2 years ago
Giordanos never disappoints. We actually liked the pan pizza a little more than the deep dish. Don't get me wrong, the deep dish is fantastic also. Service is always great. read more
Wow!!! To compare this to New York style pizza is not meaningful- they are independent personalities. This crust is buttery and flaky similar to a biscuit. Although it is tough to eat more than a slice or two, the meat adds such great value to the pie. Giordano's is such a treat! read more
When you first walk in, you can tell the place is old. This location had that old home smell. The inside looks outdated and could really use some remodeling or updates. I was greeted with a smiley face right away and given a menu to review. There was no wait to get seated. The waiter answered any question I had. You can order half & half. This is great. This allows you a chance to try two different styles of pizzas. I got "The special" & the meat & more meat. I was told the pizza would take 45 min. Which was fine with me. When the pizza arrived you could tell it was huge. In my opinion, this is what pizza should always look. The cheese pull was awesome, but the pizza itself was the true star. There's nothing outdated about this pizza. For a large pizza it will cost you about $55. Worth it to me. You can feed a family of 4 easily with that pizza. The Special was good. Just prepare for a little more liquid due to the veggies in this pizza. As far as the meat & more meat pizza. It was the best one to me. The spices from the meat matches well it the cheese. Really good pizza overall. Come hungry, enjoy the wait & devour the pizza. read more
1 year ago
We ate hear for lunch on a Sunday. There was no wait and plenty of tables open. Our friends are from Chicago but now live near Tampa (no Giordano's nearby) so they wanted a deep dish pizza to go. They ordered their to go pizza as soon as we sat down because they knew how long it takes to prepare. I mentioned about them selling frozen deep dish but they wanted a hot one to go. The salad and extra thin crust pizzas came out pretty fast, maybe 15-20 minutes. Our server was great. The extra thin crust is the way to go if you're watching your carb intake. Keep an eye out around Black Friday for gift card deals. read more
3 years ago
After waiting forever which is common for this pizza I received a semi raw pizza that didn't look anything like the real pizza. I'm from Chicago!!!! I send it back with a few chosen words. The waiter returned to say the owner said they would cook another one. I refused to accept his offer. The final offer was to pay for the wine we ordered. I became furious and as I walked to pay I asked for the owner who never showed up. Remember it's a thick pizza, cheese, sausage and topped with pizza sauce. Look at the junk I got! read more
Pizza was a little disappointing! Being that I have been to famous deep dish pizzerias in Chicago. I guess my expectations were for it to be the same as Chicago. I ordered it for delivery. Woman I spoke to on the phone was very nice & friendly on the phone. I asked for utensils & paper plates(I was in a hotel in Kissimmee on vacay)She sent me a lot. I ordered a medium deep dish pie w/ half cheese & half meatballs. I liked that the meatballs were underneath the cheese.I wouldn't know how the ambience was b/c I did a delivery. Driver was friendly! read more
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This was an awful experience. One of the worst I have had in a long time actually. We ordered the appetizer sampler which was extremely average and tasted like everything was just reheated in the microwave from frozen but that's okay- I expect that I guess. We were very excited about the pizza and waited the 40 mins for it. I love deep dish pizza. When it came and I started eating it I thought the top layer of it was cheese because of the texture. But as I looked at it more and tasted it I realized that it was completely raw dough. I showed the waitress it and she confirmed that it was supposed to be crust and not cheese and said some nonsense about how when the cooked dough comes in contact with the cheese and vegetables on the pizza it becomes doughy like that. This was complete dough. It tasted like raw dough and had the texture of melted cheese. It was covering the whole pizza. It was inedible and awful. The waitress just walked away and did nothing to try and fix it (give us a refund or offer to cook the pizza longer or anything). So we just completely wasted that time and money. Also I should add that even if the pizza hadn't been raw there was still no flavor to it so I'm not sure what that's about. Overall a very bad experience. I mean it doesn't get worse than the food being raw and unsafe to eat. read more
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6203 W Sand Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
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