Came to Giordano's for the famous deep-dish pizza and ended up getting an unexpected bonus: Adam. From the minute we sat down, he was brilliant. He recommended some great items on the menu, checked in at just the right times without ever hovering, and somehow managed to get our food out incredibly quickly. The best part, though, was his sense of humor. He had the whole table laughing with his witty jokes and made the meal even more enjoyable. And that Irish accent? It deserves a 5-star review on its own. We're not sure if it's included with the service, but it definitely made everything taste better! A huge thank you to Adam for making our visit so memorable. Great food, even better service, and we'll definitely be back. If you're lucky enough to have Adam as your server, you're in for a fantastic meal and a few laughs too! read more

When we were seated our order was taken right away and than we had to wait and hour for our pizza to come. But the pizza stands were full of cheese. But the pizza itself was pretty good. read more

Giordano's is an absolute must when visiting Chicago! I've heard amazing things about the deep dish pizza here so we had to come try it and it did not disappoint! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. She had such an amazing personality and made the experience even better. She was very playful towards our son and made great recommendations. The pizza was delicious and so filling! I'm so happy we got to try it and will definitely come again whenever we visit Chicago again. read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here on Friday after Lollapolloza and we wanted to try deep dish pizza since we were in Chicago. We ordered the deep dish more and more meat in a medium size. Lemme tell y'all, the cheese pull was insane! I've never had a pizza with a cheese pull like this. It tasted as good as it looked to. Our pizza lowkey took a while to come out, but I understand they were really busy because Lollapolloza was going on. Our waiter John, was very attentive despite how busy they were which I really appreciated. Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you are in Chicago. Will definitely be back. Try it out if you like. :) read more

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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An Uber driver who lives in Chicago recommended here and told me this is one of the places the locals go, so of course I had to try it! When I walked by, it was very crowded, loud, and busy with a line going down the street. I decided to place my order online instead, but here's something you definitely need to know: ordering online does NOT mean your deep-dish pizza will be ready quickly.Mine took about an hour and 15 minutes which I was told is pretty normal because deep-dish takes a while to make. I had my little stool with me, so I sat outside, took some pictures, and did some people-watching while I waited. There is some street parking, but there's a large building across the street that looks like apartments or possibly a hotel, so parking wasn't the easiest. They have a little To Go area where you can grab drinks and other items. I also bought a couple of their frozen deep-dish pizzas to take home and I'm glad I did! I baked one at 350° for about 40 minutes and it came out gooey, gooey, CHEEZY Iwould've liked a little more meat on it, but it was still good. They ship also. I also ordered a small/personal deep-dish pizza while I was there. By the time I ate it, it wasn't as warm as I would've liked, and I'm one of those people who does NOT like cold pizzaI know some people love it, but that's not me! So if you're like me, I recommend eating yours as soon as you pick it up from the counter while it's still hot. I ordered a soda. Total about $75 If you plan to dine in, give yourself plenty of timeThis place is very popular and the line can get LONG. Overall, the pizza wasn't bad, and I would definitely go back and try something different next time. The frozen pizza I brought home and baked fresh was actually one of my favorite parts! read more

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Very crowded when we got to this location, same as most locations. Ha ha got our names on the list was got seated within 5 minutes. Guess great timing on our part. Ordered the deep dish, wings and a shareable salad for 4. Salad comes out and it's just a bit larger than a side salad. When we question this the waitress said this was shareable. Even though we saw people with a lot larger salads. Mild annoyance, considering the star of the show was the deep dish, which didn't disappoint. We got the meat lovers and it was just what we needed. Highly recommend!! read more

Giordano's - Meat lovers pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Deep dish pizza is a must-try according to many who have visited Chicago. When I first visited Chicago years ago my experience with DDP was great. It was a very filling and delicious experience. This visit to Giordano's was okay. The first thing that stands out was how poor the service was. Our server was not particularly quick, friendly, or caring. He wasn't devoid of attempting to do his job, but he wasn't good either. The ambiance is busy. Folks love pizza and this location in summer is busy. Our wait for a table for three was quoted as 20 minutes but we were seated quicker. We actually waited for our server longer than it took to get seated. The bathrooms were clean and seemed well maintained. The pizza we ordered was a deep dish pepperoni. I found our pizza good but slightly disappointing in that it came out slightly cold. The crust was great as a breadstick after eating the saucy and cheesy part. We also ordered a salad that was okay. All in all, I probably wouldn't come back considering the service and price, but I do acknowledge that deep dish pizza should be tried and Giordano's still makes a good one. read more

Giordano's - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Perhaps my taste has changed a lot. This is my first time here. I've tried their competitor the LM pizzeria and I thought it was excellent, but then again this was years ago. I expected the crust to be crispy. Instead, it was just kind of hard. They do definitely heavily cheese this pizza and the marinara was excellent Service was good and we got a small that probably could've easily fed three people with a side salad. This place was packed. Is it overhyped? Perhaps maybe. But either way I guess I'm glad I tried it. I'm not sure that I would come back because maybe I don't like Chicago deep dish as much as I thought I did. read more

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Chicago deep dish pizza didn't disappoint. We shared a margherita and a classic pizza. Started with a family size Cesar salad, which was plenty for four people. The wait was about 20 minutes on a Monday night for dinner. Our waiter was as attentive as he could be for a busy restaurant. Be prepared to wait at least an hour for pizza and put your pizza order in first. The photographers are the only reason for a four star review. We bought two photos and he explained that this line down the right side of the photo was a watermark. We asked if we purchase the photos that the watermark would be removed. He said no. That's not normal. Why would you buy a photo with a watermark? He ended up giving us all the photos but I'm not sure he understood the purpose of a watermark on a photo. read more

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

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Just look at the video. Need I say more? Ughhh as a pizza lover I was so happy with this. The sauce, the cheese, the everything! read more

We went to Giordano's in Chicago and ordered the deep dish pizza. We were really excited to try an iconic Chicago spot, but the experience was pretty disappointing. It took about 45 minutes for the pizza to come out, which we expected given deep dish, but when it finally arrived it wasn't even warm. The whole thing felt like it had been sitting out or didn't finish cooking evenly. The bruschetta was fine but nothing special. Service was fine and the restaurant itself has a nice casual, tourist-friendly vibe, but the food just didn't live up to the reputation for us this time. Maybe it was an off day, but for something that's supposed to be a Chicago staple, it missed the mark. Not sure I'd go back, especially with so many other pizza options in the city. read more

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Be ready to wait for an hour and order appetizers to keep you busy but and the end it's all worth it. I order the deep dish pizza and man that pizza was delish and they load it up with cheese. The waitress was amazing and had chill vibes and also John was a chill dude also. We came in at 11 and they gave us the best service. I totally recommend it. read more

We decided to try this place after attending a festival since it was just around the corner from the park. It was a convenient option because it was nearby and open late. Even though the restaurant was busy when we arrived, we were seated right away. Unfortunately, it seemed like they weren't prepared for the dinner rush. After being seated, no one greeted us, took our drink order, or checked on us for about 30 minutes. We also noticed several other tables in our section experiencing the same issue. One couple had already finished their meal and was waiting 20-30 minutes just to receive their check. When we tried to ask for assistance, it was difficult to tell who was a server and who was bussing tables. We asked a busser for help, but were simply told that we would have to wait. After several more minutes, we went to the host stand ourselves. The host seemed a bit confused when taking our order and wasn't able to assist us immediately. Our food arrived about 30-40 minutes after ordering. We were hoping to try the deep-dish pizza, but were told the wait time would be about an hour and 15 minutes, so we decided to order the tavern-style pizza instead. Overall, it was an okay experience. The food was decent, but nothing particularly memorable, and the long wait with very little communication took away from the experience. I think there are other restaurants in the area that offer a better deep-dish pizza experience along with more attentive service. read more

We were looking for a place near our hotel for Chicago deep dish pizza and went to Giordano's nearby. The place was hopping - so busy - but we were seated quickly. Our server was very attentive and helpful throughout dinner. Although we went for pizza, the pastas looked amazing so we tried the lasagna and the rigatoni with bolognese sauce - both quite good! The red sauce is amazing - so flavorful! Wine selection was ok. Only drawback was it was pretty loud so hard to have a conversation. read more

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I went to Giordano's for a chill late-night dinner with a group of friends. Note that, signs indicate to only enter this location from the curbside, as the pretty patio-side in the plaza area is not an entry. So, from the curbside entry, there is a waiting room with benches on the left and right side, and a greeting desk ahead in the center. When called, we ascended on the far left and entered the dining area. It was quite busy. We were shown a table and took our seats. We chose a classic deep dish pie and a gluten free pizza - all to share. We also ordered an Italian salad to share. Highly recommend the Italian salad. It is a chopped salad and highly flavorful and fresh. This is the first item delivered to our table. They offer a thin 12 inch GF crust, and we always try GF when available. The menu indicated that several sauces are GF. I can happily report that the pizza was quite enjoyable. The toppings were fresh and generous. The edges were crisp but the rest was soft while also not getting too mushy. The deep dish was the final food arrival at our table. The menu and waitstaff are clear about it taking around 40 minutes for the deep dish to cook. The wait was totally worth it. Also note, the 10 inch may sound small, but it's unlikely that many people would want to eat more than two slices of this at a sitting - the slices are like two inches thick! Because we had already shared salad and GF pizza - we had a lot of leftovers. Totally worth it. Now, the one hitch here - the womens restroom was beyond atrocious. I mean, diapers, pads, paper, and debris piled up and overflowing from every tiny trash bin in every stall - Add to that non- flushed messes and more mess on the fixtures and floors - And an empty paper towel dispenser. Frankly, they need a big trash barrel in there- the volume of diapers alone was too large for the available recepticals. Clearly, many menstruating folks are trying to dispose of used products, and if the teeny tiny stall mounted trash pockets are stuffed with diapers and other used items... Well. Reader, you likely see where the his is going... I cannot even fathom the reason for the rest of the mess. So, restroom hard no. Generally - if you have a business that encounters a large number of stroller folks- expect related mess and account for it. Especially in busy Chicago where strollers are obnoxiously present everywhere - just read the room! read more

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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

On my most recent visit to Chicago, I made a super late night stop into this location. Definitely not a good experience. I ordered to go, so I could trek back to my hotel to have a meal, so there was significant effort into getting there. Staff was indifferent and borderline rude. Yeah sure, it was 45 minutes prior to closing, but they were there to complete their shift. I won't rant on about how these youngsters suck at customer service, because we already know... On to the pizza which was HIGHLY disappointing. I got an extremely overpriced veggie pizza that lacked flavor and had a thick dry inedible crust. I've tasted frozen pizzas that tasted way better. If you can, ask a reputable source where to find a good pizza elsewhere. Save your time and money and avoid this mess. read more

Our very first restaurant that we visited on our trip to Chicago on 6/17-6/22/26 was to Giordano's! We wanted that real Chicago style experience by ordering their famous deep dish pizza. We were not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed in the lobby by Orlando, the manager, who escorted us on a tour of this huge, friendly, photo-op ready, Italian restaurant filled with happy guests and good loud music. He seated us at a very comfy leather booth in the middle with an optimum view of the place. The wonderful pizza aroma was floating around us. My daughter and I were then introduced to our server, Bram, who went above and beyond to make our evening unforgettable and fun! He had great suggestions for us: start with the Mozzarella Triangles with marinara sauce. Those were amazingly delicious without being heavy and filling us up before we got to eat the deep dish pizza. We ordered ice water to keep the calories down but they have a great bar. Bram asked what size pizza we wanted and showed us each size. We chose small, which was a large to us when we saw it. They are generous here with their portions. We decided to split the pizza toppings half and half. I wanted sausage, mushrooms, and black olives for my toppings and my daughter chose Canadian bacon and pineapple. It would take 45 minutes to bake. In the meantime, we looked around this fascinating place to see what it was all about. It was amazing and we plan a return trip to Chicago in the near future so we will be back to see Orlando & Bram and have that pizza again. When Bram brought our pizza to our table, we were amazed at how large our pizza was and how delicious it smelled. Then he did their famous Cheese Pull at our table. We were ready to take pictures! It was the best looking deep dish pizza I had ever seen. That first bite was absolutely delicious! We had the biggest smiles on our faces. It was so much fun to dine here! We were only able to barely eat half of the pizza as it was so rich. We took the rest to our hotel room. Thank you, Orlando & Bram, for your congeniality! Tips: There are stairs to the second floor and an easy to walk or use a wheelchair ramp. This is an older building so no elevator. The staff are ready to help you if necessary. I believe there was a parking lot next door. We ubered so I didn't notice. The music is loud and happy but you can hold a conversation. The prices are reasonable, which is so nice to see nowadays. Staff are friendly and helpful. Very clean with old school decor and vibe. Enjoy! read more

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I knew getting a table here on a Saturday evening was going to be nearly impossible, but I still wanted to try their famous pizza. Instead of waiting, I placed an online order for pickup, and the whole process was quick and easy. Finding the entrance was a little confusing at first. They have a beautiful outdoor patio in addition to a large indoor dining area, so it took me a minute to figure out where to go. Thankfully, they have a separate counter just for pickup orders, which made things really convenient. I ordered the fresh spinach tavern-style pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. I'm really glad I decided to do pickup because when I got there, there were still plenty of people waiting to be seated. If you're craving their pizza but don't want to spend hours in line, I'd definitely recommend going the pickup route. read more

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The embodiment of all my pizza dreams live here at Giordanos. A great overall experience! Great service, beautiful restaurant, and delicious food. The house salad was so, so refreshing! Fresh crunchy salad with delicious cheese, locally sourced. The tavern style pizza was my favorite; plenty of toppings, perfect crunch, perfect amount of cheese. I also loved that the pizza was cut into squares; perfect for sharing. We opted to also try the deep dish and took the advice of many YouTubers and got the INDIVIDUAL sized "all the meats". It was a bit salty for my taste but it was good overall. The crust was nice and crispy, lots of cheese for the cheese lover in me. Definitely would be better if I had created a custom pizza with some veggies to balance. Our servers and front desk host were both lovely ab had great vibes. Would definitely be back for the tavern pizza and salad when I come back to Chicago. 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

Giordano's never disappoints. I ordered ahead of time to pick up right when they opened, and the process was very easy. They also gave me plates, napkins, and cutlery, already to go in a bag. It was easy to take it with me to eat while exploring Chicago. The pizza itself was delicious as always. I honestly forgot how good the crust was, because the cheese always steals the show. It's such a savory treat. This location also had plenty of merch and a modern atmosphere touting its famous deep dish pizza. read more

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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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Located near Millennium Park it's the to go deep dish pizza place for tourists visiting Chicago. Be prepared to stand in line and plus it takes a while to cook, but it's part of the experience. We ordered online and picked it up when it was ready, best decision! It worked perfectly since we were staying nearby. The deep dish is delicious, but I'm not a local and don't eat deep dish pizza often. Fresh ingredients and very well cooked. Overall a must try when visiting Chicago for the first time! It's part of the experience read more

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

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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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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