Giordano's

I was visiting from out of town, and several people recommended that I try Giordano’s for authentic Chicago deep dish pizza and it did not disappoint! I ordered a small stuffed double meat deep dish, and it was absolutely delicious. The pizza did take about 45 minutes to make. The crust was buttery and crisp, the cheese perfectly gooey, and every bite was packed with flavor. The small size was more than enough to share for two people. The deep dish pizza here is everything you’d hope for rich, hearty, and full of that true Chicago flavor. You can tell it’s made with quality ingredients and baked to perfection. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we were comfortable and happy throughout our meal. The pizza came out hot and fresh, just as it should. The restaurant had a warm, welcoming vibe casual yet lively, perfect for visitors or locals alike. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel right at home while experiencing one of Chicago’s best food traditions. Overall, Giordano’s absolutely lives up to its reputation. If you’re visiting Chicago, this is one stop you don’t want to miss!

TL;DR: Not as special as social media hype suggests. You’re really not missing out if you skip this place. I'm not saying the food was bad. It's just not special. I’d heard so many great things about Giordano’s and decided to check it out since I only had one night in town. We ordered the deep-dish pizza and chicken wings. Honestly, I didn’t find anything particularly special about the deep dish. To be fair, I got the smallest 6” personal size, so maybe that affected the experience—but I doubt the taste would be drastically different. I went with chicken sausage, which was fine, but again, nothing to write about. The wings were good, crispy and flavorful, but still pretty standard. We tried the sweet chili flavor, which was nice, but overall, the meal just didn’t live up to the hype.

Giordano’s absolutely lives up to the hype! We tried Lou Malnati’s the night before and were a bit disappointed, so we were extra excited to give Giordano’s a shot and WOW, it did not disappoint. The deep-dish pizza here is everything you hope for in a true Chicago experience. The cheese pull alone was insane (easily over two feet long, see photos) and so satisfying to watch. Each bite was rich, gooey, and flavorful, with that perfect buttery crust that balances it all out. We were so full after just two slices. It’s the kind of pizza that’s worth slowing down for and savoring every bite. Totally worth the wait and the hype. If you’re visiting Chicago, Giordano’s is a must!! One of the top 5 deep dish pizzas in Chicago!