Giordano’s

There are so many better choices for deep dish pizza in the area. I visited with a large group of out-​of-​towners who had long since decided whose pizza they wanted to try. Giordano’s it was.
We called about a week ahead for seating on a Sunday afternoon. The tables were preset so that was a plus. We ordered some appetizers and they were fine. Nothing memorable to even share.
The pizza was another thing. The crust tasted undercooked and made the pizza inedible to me. Our guests were so entranced by the thick stringy cheese every time we served a slice. They aren’t familiar with food pizza and they didn’t say much.
Overall it was an underwhelming visit and I wouldn’t bother again. Even at someone else’s urging.

I decided to update since it was better than my first visit, still not my favorite location, but I guess is not too bad!

I love pizza. There’s a lot of different types and styles out there, and Giordano’s has their own unique flavor.
I’ve never dined in, so I can’t say much about service or staff there, but the employees that have taken my order over the phone are always super pleasant.
I’ve had a couple of different sandwiches here, and everything has been really good. Their «north side» Italian Beef is insane. A must to try!
As far as their pizza goes, if I want the best deep dish I’m going to Lou’s. But if I want a solid not paper thin crust, Gioradano’s all the way. I’m not sure why, I’m guessing it’s super amazing quality, but they have the best cheese ever. I always order extra on my pizza.
I feel like they’re a little on the pricey side, but I can’t ever say I’ve had bad food there, so I’m paying for the quality for sure.

Just ate at Giordanos in Stream
wood. I received great service from Eva. I love this place. The people are so friendly and attentive. Natalie, the Manager, even came over to our table and recommended the spinach artichoke and feta cheese pizza. I tried it and loved it! Thank you for the recommendation and wonderful service! I will definetly be back!

I went there with my wife for dinner. The place seemed slow at time. The woman at the hostess station walked away as we entered. I assume that was to avoid any awkward eye contact. We stood in the front of the restaurant for about 10 minutes waiting to be greeted, offered a table, or at least insulted. Something to let me know that I was at least visible. We gave up and turned to leave when that must have triggered a memory in the head of the hostess of what she was supposed to do in this situation. I heard a voice asking me if I wanted a table as the door was closing behind me. Needless to say I won’t go back.

There pizzas are always so expertly crafted and planned that it’s nothing short of genius. The pasta dishes are always excellently prepared with love. I know where to go for a great Italian restaurant.

Ordered a deep dish pizza and was told it would take approximately 35 to 40 minutes for pickup. I arrived within 35 minutes and the pizza was ready. I got home and cut out a slice, but the pizza was warm and not hot like I would’ve preferred it to be (cheese melting) and it also looked flat on one side. One last thing, one of the cashiers was on their phone. Didn’t even acknowledged me until another person came by. I will give it another try.

Came here last night with my girlfriends and was not impressed. Our server had to be new because he was awkward and rushed us out of there. We were sitting down and taking off our coats when he came and took our drink order and asked if we were ready to order. One of us hadn’t even sat down yet! When he came back with our drinks he asked again. We hadn’t even opened our menus. We finally placed our order and the pizza came out. Pizza was good, not the best Giordano’s I’ve had but it hit the spot. He asked if we wanted a box and brought the check with it (didn’t even ask if we were done or if we wanted dessert). We were talking and let the check sit there and he came back and asked if we could pay. (I’ve worked in restaurants and this was never allowed). So we gave our credit cards and continued talking. When we got the checks we realized he didn’t match the receipts with the credit cards. Ugh. After that a manager came up and asked if we needed anything. A little late don’t ya think since we already paid? I also walked past the bar and another server was getting dressed with talking to someone on speaker phone in the middle of the restaurant.
This place was just weird. I’d recommend just getting take out from this place.

Personally I feel like Giordanos is the best deep dish in chicagoland… I always get the deep dish spinach with jalapeño. I have dined at this restaurant for more then 10 years and this is my family’s choice location. This location has an extremely friendly wait staff, ample parking, very clean, and convenient.
The pizza’s tend to run large and are quite heavy. It’s not a bad idea to order ahead if you can. Estimate 35 – 40 minutes for a deep dish!

Came here for dinner with the family because my niece was in town for the weekend and this was where she wanted to go. Dinner was for Friday at 6
I got there a bit early because I came directly from work. While I waited, the staff was friendly and professional. They offered to seat me but I declined due to my family’s seating dynamics… anyhow, the meatball sandwich was lovely and delicious heated up the next day too, but the salad with fennel and lemon vinaigrette was amazing!

Went for weekday afternoon pizza with my mother. Only a few others in the place. After a while (20−30min) we are told that they made the wrong size pie and are remaking it. The manager never stopped by to apologize, nor did they bring a slice or bring the wrong one out while we are waiting.
Then when we went to check out they refused to accept an online $ 5 off coupon, because it was online; even though they pay to offer and advertise. The manager Natalie stated that the code on coupon is useless and not used by them. She could care less about customer satisfaction, even in the event of the delay in order. $ 30 for one pizza and a coffee and they wont budge on a $ 5 coupon they pay to advertise. Dont tell me that the manager cant deduct $ from the bill.
I will never return to this location.

I went on a Thursday around noon and not many people there, nice looking place, and a very friendly waitress.
I got the cheesy garlic bread and bacon BBQ chicken stuffed (deep dish) pizza
cheesy garlic bread–
nice blend of cheese, can taste the garlic bread, crisp
marinara sauce
nice tang like classic marinara
bacon BBQ chicken–
crisp bacon
juicy chicken
onions meh? (not much and over masked by the BBQ sauce
BBQ sauce very light
Crust was a bit too thick and had a weird crunch to it
nice blend overall
Over all the food was yummy but I do prefer Lou’s better

My cousins are in town for 3 nights, and are committed to have Chicago pizza every night. Last night was Lou Malnati’s and tonight was Giordano’s. The combo appetizer was a basket of your standard fried goodies, like mushrooms, mozzarella wedges, etc. For the pizza, we went with a large stuffed mushroom-​onion-​green pepper. Came out in 10 slices. Great quality, very filling… but I wish it was kept in the oven a few more minutes so the doughy taste bakes out.
Service was also great… but minus 1 star for the CTA Blue Line-​inspired bathroom. Definitely well overdue for a remodel.

I honestly don’t care how good the pizza is. The last 6 times, yes SIX TIMES I called for a pick-​up order I was put on hold for over 10 minutes!
I finally just hang up EVERY TIME!
I’M DONE…
This is not even calls at traditionally busy times!
At my salon if we left people on hold for 10 minutes we would have no clients!

OMG… this has to be THE best pizza I have ever had!
We were a bit worried driving up to this place… it’s at the end of a strip mall, almost like where you would find a Pizza Hut or something. Walking in the door, it is very nice inside and the people who work there are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. The deep dish pizza is absolutely AMAZING! If you’ve never had real Chicago deep dish pizza, yo have to go to a Giordano’s and have their pizza.
Huge thanks to the manager who turned on the Cubs game for us too!

service was a bit slow, waitress didn’t even know she had a table waiting so I had to go up and call someone myself.
we ordered deep dish Hawaiian, toasted ravioli and north side Italian beef.
the ravioli and pizza were good but I didn’t get to try the beef. the fries that came with the beef was great tho.
The size small pizza says it serves two but we were getting full right after the first slice and was left with 2 pieces.

Grabbed a stuffed pizza to go here to watch the Steelers game at hotel while we were in town for our anniversary based on recommendation from one of our Nieces who lived in the Chicago area for a number of years.
This was my first for eating Giordino’s take on Chicago style stuffed pizza and I was not very impressed. We ordered the «Special» with green peppers, sausage and onions as well as an antipasta salad and calamari side.
The antipasto salad was very good and loaded with great ingredients and the calamari was cooked correctly and had good flavor.
On the Pizza —
«DISAPPOINTING» would be the best word to describe the Giordino’s stuffed pizza — there was an overabundance of large onion pieces, very little green pepper and almost no sausage (I found 2 dime size pieces of sausage in the slice I had) and an unremarkable flavor to the sauce and crust. Basically an onion pizza with lots of cheese and basic crust that cost $ 19.75 for a small.
Bottom Line — Wouldn’t come here again for pizza (would stick with Lou Malnati’s) but might come back for other items if everywhere else was busy.

Im from Texas, ive never seen anything like this Stuffed Pizza! Im a big boy and have a rather large appetite, but i could only finish half of the small stuffed pizza! I recommend Giordano’s for the experience! If youve never been, you have to try it for yourself!

The deep dish pizza we ordered was great, it took about thirty minutes or more but was worth the wait. I enjoyed the pizza so much we got some shipped later on to our home in SC !

Love me some Giordano’s.
Their deep dish pizza is great, their thin crust is tasty (and they actually do well-​done when you ask), and their pastas are yummy – especially their Carbonara. We have gotten it over and over now!
We live right across the street from there, so I can’t speak for their delivery, but they’re fast and our order is always ready when they say it’s going to be (and piping hot and fresh!), and I love that I can order online!
It’s not my favorite deep-​dish, but it is quite delicious and can definitely hold its own!