Restaurant

Giordano's

Name: Giordano's
Address: 223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Telephone: (312) 583-9400
Price range: value

Pizza•Chicago•value

Giordano's is one of the best pizza restaurants in Chicago for deep dish, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Let me be direct about what Giordano's is: the Chicago deep dish argument, settled — at least for the people willing to engage with it seriously.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Let me be direct about what Giordano's is: the Chicago deep dish argument, settled — at least for the people willing to engage with it seriously. This isn't thick-crust pizza wearing a costume. The stuffed format, which Giordano's has been doing since 1974, means a full second crust buried under the crushed tomato sauce, a structural commitment that separates it from every place that slaps cheese in a pan and calls it deep dish. The room is casual, loud, and unpretentious, and at a dollar-sign price point, the whole thing feels almost conspiratorially affordable for what Chicago considers a civic institution. The Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza is the reason you're here, and the menu makes no apologies about that. Diners consistently report a minimum 45-minute bake time, which is real — the pizza requires it — not performative pacing. That wait is what the starters are for. The Fried Mozzarella Triangles are well-regarded as a holding pattern: reportedly golden, structurally sharp, the kind of appetizer that earns its keep. The Traditional Chicken Wings and Meatball and Marinara Platter are honest Italian-American bar food — they exist to give the table something to do before the main event arrives, and they're understood to deliver exactly that, nothing more. The Brownies & Cookies close things out on an unfussy note, the kind of dessert that works because it doesn't try to be anything it isn't. Practical intel: order the Stuffed Deep Dish the moment you sit down, before you've looked at anything else on the menu. The thin crust is reportedly available but beside the point at this address. Weekends draw real waits, so call ahead or arrive early. If the table needs a dessert nudge, the Brownies & Cookies are the move — simple, known to land well, done.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

Methodology•Chicago guides•Editorial team

Deep dish casual night family dinner classic easygoing pizza

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Rating (Google) 9.0

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Best used for

Deep dish and casual night

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Chicago · 223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.0 from 12,627 reviews

Phone

(312) 583-9400

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What to order

Signature dishes at Giordano's

Meatball and Marinara Platter

Marinara sauce

Traditional Chicken Wings

Buffalo or BBQ sauce

Fried Mozzarella Triangles

Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza

Famous stuffed deep dish with choice of toppings

Pasta

Choice of Marinara, Meat Sauce, or Alfredo sauce with optional Chicken or Meatballs

Why go

What makes Giordano's worth the move

Giordano's is a reliable pizza choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Meatball and Marinara Platter and Traditional Chicken Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 12,627 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 12,627 Google reviews

Best used for

Deep dish and casual night

Style

Pizza in Chicago

Spend

Good value

Best for

Deep dish casual night family dinner classic easygoing pizza

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Google rating: 9.0 from 12,627 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Meatball and Marinara Platter, Traditional Chicken Wings, Fried Mozzarella Triangles

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9.0 from 12,627 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Phone: (312) 583-9400
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.0 (12,627 reviews)
Cuisine: Pizza
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Giordano's serve?

Giordano's is a Pizza restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Let me be direct about what Giordano's is: the Chicago deep dish argument, settled — at least for the people willing to engage with it seriously.

What is Giordano's best for?

Giordano's is best for deep dish, casual night, family dinner, classic, easygoing, pizza. Giordano's is a reliable pizza choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Meatball and Marinara Platter and Traditional Chicken Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 12,627 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Giordano's?

Giordano's is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 12,627 reviews

What should I order at Giordano's?

Start with Meatball and Marinara Platter, Traditional Chicken Wings, Fried Mozzarella Triangles and Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Giordano's worth visiting?

Giordano's holds a 9.0 Google rating from 12,627 reviews. Giordano's is a reliable pizza choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Meatball and Marinara Platter and Traditional Chicken Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 12,627 Google reviews.

Where is Giordano's located?

Giordano's is located at 223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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