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    Giordano's

    3.4 (614 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Salad, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    GIORDANO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    This is small pizza perfect for a couple
    George S.

    verything happens for a reason. Giordano's Pizza in Chicago carries a unique history of more than 50 years, and you can feel it the moment you walk in. Its classic atmosphere and vintage charm make the experience unforgettable. María Álvarez , our server, was far more than that; she was an exceptional host of hospitality and great service. The starters; the fried calamari and the house salad; were a sublime touch to the palate, setting the perfect tone for the meal. And the star of the night: Giordano's Chicago-style pizza. Simply beyond words. I would return again and again; for the pizza, and especially for María's outstanding service. A complete, authentic, and highly recommended experience.

    Cheesy Garlic Bread
    Linda P.

    Super surprised this place wasn't very busy on a Sunday before Christmas with the airport right down the road. Our server was super quick and our food and drinks were hot. It's been awhile and I didn't remember Giordano's selling alcohol but damn that holiday fruit punch went down smooth. Also I've tried several of the deep dish pizzas but never the veggie. Honestly it might be my new go to. It was freaking delicious. My friend and I say and chatted while the pizza cooked so it was perfect for catching up.

    Deep dish pizza
    Dominic D.

    First time in Chicago and we wanted to try deep dish pizza. Not really fans of this type of pizza but the environment was cool and service was quick before our flight. The location was nice for a bite to eat before the airport.

    Stephanie P.

    The server was great. He was upfront and brutally honest on how long it may take to get fresh pizza. It was worth the wait to try a Chicago style pizza. It definitely is nowhere near a New York style pizza. The crust was very different and baked so it could house all the toppings on the bottom cheese and then tomato sauce on top. The place was busy and cozy yet I felt comfortable because it was definitely a family style dining experience.

    Marnie S.

    Had a wonderful time at Giordano's while in town with friends visiting from Pittsburgh and Omaha. We got the original or chicago style one and it was good! Great flavor, cooked perfectly, and just what we were looking for as tourists in Chicago. It did take a very long time to come out, but we knew that going into it before we even got to the restaurant. The server and other staff were all very patient with our rambunctious children (ages 3, 2, and 1) and made sure our drinks stayed full, cleared the table in a timely manner, and made sure our needs were met. Overall a great experience and glad we were able to give it a try!

    Deep dish pepperoni
    Paul V.

    Okay fine I'm a tourist eating at the edge of an airfield. But we people have to eat too. Get enough for a small planeful at Gio's. I was committed from building entry: all in on the carbs, you only eat stuffed once, 45 mins isn't so long to wait, tomorrow's run can just be longer, all the mind tricks. It helped me through the waiting period. First I'll start with the Italian Salad. True to form it includes meat. Good because I need meat while I wait for my meat. Somewhat limited draft selection, but see the earlier "airfield edge" comment and what did I expect? It could've been worse and their taps were all broken. But now I'm settled in for a long fall's wait, watching everybody else wolf down their giant portions and take home stacks of boxes. In Italy you'd never share a pie. You get yours and it's probably a good single portion. All you fake light-eater types would take half home like you weren't going to devour as soon as you walk in the door. But whoever invented the "Chicago Stuffed Deep Dish" had the opposite idea in mind: this is going to be so big it'll last a couple days. Finally the hour has arrived: I'm nervous, yet serene. My neighbor needles me on the way out the door in his Chicago accent: "you gonna finish dat?" I say "sure in a coupla days". In my not-Chicago accent. Next 45 mins: allegedly consuming half. Next 45, rest. Next 45 nightie-night. However not before I packed up that monstrosity for the next 48 hours. It seems those on a diet order the thin crust, however I also noticed they defeat the purpose by getting the large. So really it just means greater circumference instead of depth. The cheese inside is a little much. Not really people, just some pizza humor. Back in 1974 when they started this joint, I'm sure quick heart attacks were on nobody's mind. They still aren't here. I mean come on, has anybody actually had one while eating? That seems rare. And at least they could get the paramedics to pack up the to-go box for post-op. Beats jello. If I don't return it's just due to changing flight patterns. Otherwise I'll be back in that 45-minute holding pattern.

    Pepperoni pizza, French fries
    Tracy E.

    I placed online for large fry for $5.45 along w stuffed pizza. Requested plates cheese and crushed red pepper. Received none of that. The fries were cold and didn't even fill half the container. I took a picture because it definitely can not be the amount customers receive for almost $6. It's like they took some leftovers and threw them into a container. We will stick to Ciprianis in the neighborhood which is half the price, you get what you paid for and it's always hot!

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    Tiffany J.

    Whenever I go to Chicago, I must have a slice of deep dish pizza from Giordano's. The first time I ever had it was about 12 years ago, and I was instantly hooked. Apparently, the locals don't even eat deep dish; It's more for the tourists. I'm a tourist and was in total tourist mode so I was happy that my first stop straight from the airport was Giordano's! We were able to preorder our pizza at the counter before being seated at a table. It takes 30 minutes to bake so it's helpful to preorder if you know what you want. We decided to do a medium build your own deep dish. Even though they were short staffed, the employees were so nice and patient as we ordered our pizza. We ordered some ingredients all over the pizza, and other ingredients (like mushrooms - gross) on half of the pizza. It was a little confusing, but the cashier was able to get it sorted out. We were seated at a table not long after preordering the pizza. Since they were short staffed, we had to wait for drinks, however our server, Armando greeted us when we sat down which I appreciated. He was running around like crazy serving tables, making drinks (they didn't have a bartender!), and basically holding it down. Drinks: We had wine and beer so it is what it is. I had a Stella and it was great with the pizza! Food: Giordano's House Salad - I loved the lemon vinaigrette dressing. This was definitely large enough to share. Calamari - I don't like calamari so I didn't have any, but my cousin and her husband enjoyed it. Deep Dish - It was just as good as I remembered it! The cheese is so gooey and delicious! The sauce was tasty, the meat was seasoned well. I don't even remember what all ingredients I had on my half (ground beef, pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, and something else that I'm forgetting). I ate one piece and was full and satisfied the rest of the evening. A medium was plenty for three people. We had leftovers that my aunt ate the next day. Armando did a great job. He took a long time to bring us water (we were almost done eating) but he apologized. He was working his butt off. He was so friendly and cool as a cucumber even though it was clear they were hustling to get to everyone. I know everyone has their favorite spot for pie in Chicago, but I am forever hooked to Giordano's. I can't wait to have it again the next time I visit!

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    First time trying Chicago style pizza. A friend recommended Giordano's. You can't go wrong! Good food and great service!

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    Wow. That's was amazing! I think the pizza was 2 inches think and most of that thinness was occupied by cheese and sausage. Loved it!

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    If you want to spend $70 on a large pizza and cheese sticks - go here! Ridiculous pricing

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    PIZZ'AMICI - Pepperoni and hot honey pizza

    PIZZ'AMICI

    4.1(131 reviews)
    8.9 miWest Loop, Near West Side, West Town

    Finally finally FINALLY!!!! I got here and tried the pizza! This has been on my Chicago food bucket…read morelist ever since it opened. We ended up doing a walk-in on a Sunday night and showed up at 8 PM one hour before close. This worked out for us because we got a really good seat after only waiting for 20 minutes. Service is good and timely- the hostess was super kind and helpful. We started with some cocktails- a Negroni & a spritz (both were good & pretty strong). Then we split the Caesar salad and a pizza with half sausage/olive and mushroom/onion. Yeah, the pizza did blow me away- the crust is perfectly crunchy and so so thin. I wouldn't even describe it as traditional tavern style pizza because I think it's a really crunchy crust- but it's definitely wayyyyy better than Dimi Dimi (that's the most comparable crust imo). The sauce has a slight spice to it, and the whole pizza just feels very layered in terms of flavorful profile. The sausage was also spicy but very good and I absolutely loved the mushroom and onion duo. Sometimes when you go to a certain pizza places, it doesn't feel worth it, but all the ingredients felt elevated here and the pizza had an elevated taste. The Caesar salad had a nice light dressing and a ton of cheese. I wish that the lettuce had a bit more of a crunch to it, but they seemed to use butter lettuce. The inside feels like a classic Italian joint, but it's very small and simple Overall, so glad that I finally went and although it's not a place that I would go regularly because I live far, I would definitely come back!

    If you love cracker thin tavern style pizza, you should absolutely try pizzamici…read more The pizza tastes fresh, the crust is perfect, the pepperoni is halal and phenomenal. I could eat a whole pie by myself I think.. its that addictive. The cheese pie is really good too and the entire pie tastes fresh with great ingredients. Service was super fast and the ambiance is small, but cozy inside. Truly recommend to try tavern style in Chi!

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    Sharpie’s Pizza and Cocktails - P.E.S.T.O.

    Sharpie’s Pizza and Cocktails

    4.2(40 reviews)
    10.2 miNoble Square, West Town

    Excellent service. Bar seating…read moreTable seating. 3 TV where they show sports. They showrd world cup games. Monday - $1 chicken wings. The wings are double fried but the meat stays moist. Big bang buffalo- standard buffalo. Can't go wrong. Hot honey- pretty good, honey flavor, some sweetness Garlic galaxy glaze- this is really good if you like garlic flavor. I would get this again. Bayou in the sky- super super good. I would get this again. Hint of spice, hint of sweet. Carolina bbq- tasted like straight deli mustard. I would pass. The pizza, even though they advertise Detroit Style pizza, their take is more like Focaccia style pizza. They provide nice crunch, not enough sauce. Pretty airy dough. Drooling mushroom- they offer lots of mushrooms on top but the rest of the pizza was not too great. Next time, I would get Ham Radio- pepperoni, bacon, sausage, got and sweet pepper.

    Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. To start…read moreoff our server, Eli was so nice so knowledgeable helping us run through the menu He took incredible care of us throughout the night! That's at the tone for what became unforgettable night. Had the space debri salad which is basically a Greek salad with potatoes and I think in Italian vinaigrette Soooooooooooo for it!!! So delicious After getting it, my buddy had to get one too haha One of us had the moonwalk cheese, we go out for a lot of pizza together, and he said it was he thought his favorite of anywhere. Another one of our crew got the pepperoni pile up loved. And I got the sweet and salty space candy pizza With bacon, pineapple, pickled red onion, goat cheese, sambal. Genius, the goat cheese, instead of ricotta was the move for this pizza! All the flavors worked in perfect harmony.Nothing short of amazing. Cozy spot, super cool atmosphere, couple of old school arcade games like ninja Turtles let's goooo We had so much fun. The drinks were absolutely excellent as well. Oh my God cannot forget this drink program. Galactic gift basket and Jedi mind trick sooo fire. Speaking of perfect harmony, everything at sharpies coexist in a lovely harmony from the all the staff, to the vibe/ambiance and absolutely killer pizza and food. WILL BE BACK! Check em out! If ya know ya know

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