Giordano's
Giordano's Overview
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About Giordano's
Giordano's is a renowned American pizzeria chain specializing in Chicago-style stuffed deep-dish pizza. Founded in 1974 by brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio in Chicago, Illinois, the restaurant has grown to over 65 locations across the United States. These include states like Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Nevada, and Wisconsin.
Signature Dish
The cornerstone of Giordano's menu is its signature stuffed deep-dish pizza, characterized by a flaky, soft crust enveloping layers of Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, rich tomato sauce, and toppings such as pepperoni, Italian sausage, and spinach.
The crust is crafted from high-gluten dough, prepared over several days to achieve its distinctive texture. This pizza has been named "Best Pizza in the City" by Chicago Magazine and "Best Pizza in America" by NBC's The Today Show.
Menu and Services
In addition to its renowned pizzas, Giordano's offers a diverse menu featuring salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and desserts. This variety caters to a wide range of tastes.
The restaurant provides various services, including dine-in, carryout, delivery, and catering to ensure accessibility for all customers. Additionally, Giordano's ships frozen pizzas nationwide, allowing fans to enjoy their favorite dishes from home.
Locations
Giordano's has established a significant presence in the Chicago area, with over 40 locations throughout the city and its suburbs.
- Lakeview
- Prudential Plaza/Millennium Park
- South Loop
- Pilsen
- Lincoln Square
- Downtown/Central Loop
- Logan Square
- Pulaski
- Hyde Park
- Irving Park
- Midway
- Lincolnwood
- Edison Park
- Rogers Park
- Gold Coast/Magnificent Mile
- West Loop/Greektown
- Beverly
Beyond Illinois, Giordano's has expanded its footprint to several other states and locations, including:
- Florida: Kissimmee/Celebration, Lake Buena Vista/Disney Area, Sand Lake/Universal Studios
- Indiana: Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Castleton, Indianapolis, Schererville
- Iowa: West Des Moines
- Minnesota: Richfield, Minneapolis
- Ohio: Beavercreek, Canton
- Nevada: Boca Park, Las Vegas
- Wisconsin: Kenosha
- Additional locations include Rockford, IL, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Quality and Ingredients
Giordano's commitment to quality is evident in its use of premium ingredients. The mozzarella cheese is specially produced by skilled Wisconsin cheese makers.
The tomato sauce is freshly prepared daily using hand-picked tomatoes from Northern California's Mendocino County, a region known for producing some of the best tomatoes in the world.
Whether you're a Chicago local or located elsewhere, Giordano's offers a taste of authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, bringing a slice of the Windy City to your table.