Giordano's

Great deep dish pizza. We went toward the end of May 2025. Didn't have to wait to be seated. Our server was very helpful in helping us. Expect about 30 minutes of you order deep dish.

You can not visit Chicago and not try the Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza. There were a few pizza places that were recommended but we decided to visit the popular Giordano’s. We went for a Chicago-Style Margarita and it had mixed reviews amongst dinner guests. Everyone refused to have more than one slice as it was beyond filling (six of us shared one pizza, it was massive). Some genuinely enjoyed it, however for me it was an excessive cheese pie and extremely thick. There was no equilibrium between the cheese and tomato, the cheese completely overpowered the tomato. It was definitely an experience and one everyone should try if you visit Chicago. The restaurant was very spacey and the staff were lovely.

This is a haven for people who love or want to be introduced to deep dish, Chicago-style pizza. You have to navigate a frustrating reservation/seating process. Once seated, our server took great care of us. We tried the Classic Deep Dish Pizza and it was delicious. This is a very popular dining option for families.

This is my first time in Chicago, and Giordano's is one of the best rated. Gotta try the best, right?! Well...if you're here on business, don't tell the guy at the bar that you just want a small personal pizza. He'll get you their "small", which is 10 inches, and then tell you that you should have said "individual" if you wanted...you know...the small one. 🤦‍♂️😖 Yes I read the menu...as best I could, anyway—it was on my phone and I didn't realize there were such nuances to it. So how was the food?! Well...pretty tasty, for sure. And if you like cheese, you're gonna love this! I ordered the The Special, which is 10 inches wide (the "small" one, anyway 🙄) and at least 1 inch deep of pure cheese. There's an occasional sausage, pepper or mushroom in there, but make no mistake: you're buying a hell of a lot of cheese. Do I regret going? That wasn't quite what I thought a $30 pizza should be. I think I'll try somewhere a little more "hole in the wall" next time.

Started off with the tomato bruschetta and WOW straight fire! Juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, that sweet balsamic drizzle... it was like the Avengers of appetizers, teaming up to knock our tastebuds out. Then came the main event: our very first Chicago deep dish pizza. Let me tell you Giordano’s did not disappoint. That pizza was next level amazing. The cheese? Gooey perfection. The toppings? Flavor-packed. The crust? Thin, crispy, and holding it all together like a champ. The sauce, cheese, and toppings were blended into this magical, super-fantastic bite after bite experience. We legit agreed we’d hop in the car from Cleveland just to eat here again it’s that good. 10/10, highly recommend, will absolutely be back! Giordano’s, you officially have us hooked for life!

This is a must eat place for deep dish pizza!! LaLa our waitress was amazing!! She had a great personality along with the great food. The medium deep dish was more than enough for two. Warning!! One slice is like eating two with cheese that stretches for miles.

Great service waitress was excellent. Came in with a party of 6 and ordered a decent amount of food. Everyone’s order came out perfectly- no errors. Pizza was hot. There was a nearby giordanos (different location ) where our food came out cold so we were very happy at this location. Drink refills came quickly. Would definitely be a repeat customer.

I hope this is the correct Giordano's that I am reviewing as they have a bunch of outlets inn downtown Chicago in the Michigan Avenue area. They are famous for the Chicago deep dish pizza - exactly why we waited patiently for 40 mins to get in. It was a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed - what were we thinking???? Am not a big pizza fan and prefer the wood fired thin crust pizzas and the deep dish pizza can be a lot to take in. If you asked me, I would say a 10 inch deep dish pizza is good enough for 5 or even 6 people. To me personally it was a "meh" experience or maybe I expected too much from the famed deep dish pizza. Service was terrible in general and I guess I could see that with most of the tables around me. Or maybe it was due to the weekend crowd. Oh yeah, there were plenty waiting even after we left. What we like most was their in house special Calabrian sweet chilli chicken wings. Honestly an underwhelming experience for us - and this has nothing to do with the long wait or the service.

CLASSIC Chicago deep dish 'za. From the line out the door to options on the menu, I could tell it was going to be worth it (you can order while waiting for a table because the pizza takes ~45 min to bake). Grab the fork and knife and get to eating because this pizza easily serves 3 hungry diners. There's something about deep dish in the heart of the Windy City that puts up a fight against New York thin crust.

Not my favorite pizza in the city. The veg pizza was really greasy when we got it. Not a huge fan. But so many of my friend's love it, will probably give it another try. The atmosphere and staff are lovely though! Gave a few different locations a try.

Are you friggin kidding me?!? Yeah... you! You messin' with me? THIS is the Pizza I've been searching for! Finally!!! Coming from the PNW and having been all over the place, and the quest for the BEST pizza may have finally been met! And of course, has to travel to the Windy City to find it. So, I was given an opportunity to check out an Aviation Expo in Chicago and jumped on the chance. I have always wanted to visit the city, and what a Beaut she is! We stayed nearby in the Miracle Mile district and Dayuuuum- it did not disappoint!! But okay, back to the pizza. The crust is near perfection, thin, crisp, with just the ever so subtle snap, but completely loaded with the goods. Loaded with sauce, meats, and cheese! We washed it down with a cold beer, but my friend and I couldn't get over the size of these pies. I can finally say I've had the best pizza in my life- so far! The quest isn't over, but the bar has been set extremely high. Love the environment in this old building that gives you old school vibes, the staff was courteous and prompt, but more importantly, the food was unreal! Also, on this day, the staff and people from all over crowded the streets to see the solar eclipse. What a day!! As always, Enjoy & Happy Buon Appetito!!

When we went there was a limited time Calabrian pepper and honey pizza and this is a must get! Everyone else wanted deep dish and liked their food too! The place is definitely a bit touristy but good food and fun!

You can get a table fairly quickly but the gotcha is that it can take almost two hours for the pizza to be ready. Luckily, they let you preorder while you're waiting for your table and that helps! The tables can feel a little tight if you have a lot of coats and bags but we made it work. You can watch the game and easily hear your friends, so definitely a good option for groups.

First time in Chicago so I had to get the deep dish. I'm not usually a fan of deep dish I usually like a thin crust. I ordered the special deep dish and it was so good. The crust is thin and light the sauce was flavorful. It was loaded with sausage mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Service was excellent. Pizza took 40 min to cook but was well worth the wait. I enjoyed a beer while watching the game on the tv's inside.

Came here on a Saturday night and the host said a 20 minute wait. We waited in their lobby for one minute before being seated, which surprised us but happy that we were basically seated right away. The inside is huge with an upstairs. This was my First time trying a deep dish pizza. We did half and half with a special and the meats pizza. And let me say I just don't like deep dish. Not my preference on pizza, but worth a try I guess. I will note it took 45 minutes for the pizza to come, BUT our server let us know ahead of time. We had a sampler appetizer and it was good. Contained a lot of fried things, but it was expected. It came out within 15 minutes, which our server also let us know ahead of time. Our server was incredible and recommended the original mojito & it was deliciously made.

I heard a lot of hype about this place and how amazing the pizza was but tbh I wasn't impressed. The deep dish pizza was soft and doughy and our pizza came out warm and it wasn't hot. It was more like a lasagna than a pizza. I've had better dominos pizza than their deep dish. I later found out it was a chain pizza company. I didn't know this since we are visiting from California. Well also got the calamari and that tasted like frozen straight out the bag seafood. Well I can say I've had it so one and done for me..

I dont care if people say this is good for tourists, this pizza slaps. Ordered a custom deep dish pizza. The sauce is delicious. Tastes like real tomatoes. The crust is soft, cheese stretchy and the toppings we good; pepperoni, sausage, tomatoes. Everything goes good together. Pizza takes 50mins to make so they let you order as soon aa you request a table while you wait to be seated.

When in Chicago, I feel like it's a must to get a deep dish pizza. Be prepared--it takes a while to be ready. Since the pizza is so thick, one slice is quite filling. We ordered a few pizzas for the table, and our group also got some calamari. It tasted fine. I'm not sure if I love deep dish pizza that much, but I'm usually not a pizza lover, so I'm not the best judge. However, the service was nice. Spacious spot that we were able to easily get a table for 10, and they even took a group picture for us with what looks to be a nice camera (if I'm remembering correctly). You can also purchase prints as a souvenir. Definitely worth a visit, especially for tourists.

Coming for a Friday dinner, we were told it would be a 30 min wait but we could order our pizza in advance at the counter since it would take 45 mins to cook it. Despite the wait, I enjoyed the meal--the mozzarella sticks and deep dish with spinach and mushrooms were great, coming from someone who previously didn't have many expectations. The place was quite packed and cozy. I had received recommendations for this place from two locals, and I was pleased with the experience.

The highlight of our Chicago trip was this meal! There is a ton of debate online which deep dish spot is the best and I gotta say mine is Giordano's! We ordered the 10" Chicago Classic and the Little Italy Ranch Salad to share between two people. This was enough food for us, maybe even one slice too much but it was worth being stuffed! The salad was nice and refreshing, plus the banana peppers add such a nice touch. The pizza was everything that I dreamed of and more. Great ratio of toppings, cheese, and sauce! This location was nice and spacious. Staff were friendly and service was pretty quick. I'd definitely recommend Giordano's and will be back whenever I'm in Chicago.

We were greeted right away and sat quickly. Staff is friendly and attentive. We ordered a garden salad and bruschetta to share as a starter for 4 people. We also ordered a classic deep dish pizza. Food was delicious!! No wonder it has such great reviews.

I'm sorry to my Lou Malnati fans, but it is of my personal opinion that Giordano's has the best deep dish pizza in Chicago! Obviously it ranges per location, but Giordano's is the best staple place to experience deep dish Chicago pizza. Yes the wait for the pizza is long, but good things take time and they do warn you of that when you walk in so it is to be expected. We were welcomed by a very friendly waitress who was attentive to our needs even though it was lunch hour and it was busy. The ambiance is great as it is full of people who are trying deep dish for the first time or want to experience it again. The cheese pull of our Chicago style pizza was awesome, and it was just filled with quality ingredients while having the perfect amount of cheese to it. Overall, very tasty and enjoyable.

3rd visit over the last 20 years, we don't get to Chicago much but the deep dish was as good as it was on the first visit. We knew going in the pizzas took 45 Mina, so if you're going with kids plan a wait time. The pies are worth the wait. Our server was attentive and engaging which was nice. It was a Monday night but they were still busy. We split a entree portion of a ceasar salad and it was just enough. We will definitely go back, we've tried the other popular named deep dish places in town, Giordanos is by far the best.

One of my favorite parts about Chicago is the amazing deep dish pizza so when I visited this time I decided to drop by Giordano's but I left disappointed. The ambiance and service were great. The waitress I had was extremely nice and attentive. The food is the main focus however and it just seemed to be lacking. It tasted as though it was just cold tomato sauce and cheese. The Caesar salad was great but that's not really what anyone is looking for when visiting Giordano's. Overall I'm hoping this was just a bad experience at Giordano's but for being such a major location for deep dish pizza I was pretty disappointed in the food.

On my list of Chicago staples! Came here straight from airport in a Thursday. Restaurant was clean, bar/ pizzeria style. Ok so it takes about 45 mins to make a deep dish, so order an appetizer or don't come starving like I did. Ordered buffalo wings and garlic parm fries to start. Deep dish was pepperoni and sausage. First time trying and it was good, I am from up North so a lot different from NY style pizza. Definitely worth trying. I will say that the fountain drinks were not good. Water tasted like it had soda residue and sprite was almost flat. Overall checking it off my list of Chicago things!

3stars for food 1 star for lunch meal combos I've been waiting a long time to try Giordano's in Chicago and now I did! There were a good amount of customers but still plenty of seating, place is pretty huge so it can accommodate larger parties (like 6 to 8) Bonnie C and I came around lunch time to take advantage of their Lunch Combo Personal Deep Dish Pizza w/ Sausage + House Salad: this was the perfect size for me. It's a good amount of toppings to pizza ratio too and it might just be me who doesn't love super cheesy items so I thought this item was 3.5/5 haha Would come back to try other lunch combo items though!

Good staff, nothing crazy for wait times. We got classic Chicago which had mushrooms, onion, peppers and pepperoni. The wings were good in the buffalo sauce as well, while we waited for the pizza.

Pizza and calamari were great We just got the classic pizza. Diwnside is 1 hour wait time for deep dish pizza but i understand its supper bussy in their. Would go back!

After walking around the city, we decided to try some Chicago deep dish pizza. This seems to be a fast chain type restaurant so my expectations weren't that high. There was a long line so I assumed this place to be popular. You stand in the left line to check in, then order your pizza in the right line as they take time. We got sat faster than our estimated time. We ordered a personal size deep dish cheese - add mushrooms. We weren't that hungry so this was a perfect sample size of deep dish. The crust reminded me of quiche crust which I wasn't a huge fan of. But I did love how much cheese was in the pizza! It was my first time having Chicago deep dish but I wasn't impressed. I ordered the chicken and broccoli fettuccine Alfredo. When it arrived, it didn't have the chicken and I was told it would be 10 minutes for them to "prepare" it. Although I was given a cup of ice cold chicken slices and was charged extra (and more than if it just came with the pasta). The pasta also got cold pretty fast so the sauce solidified a bit.

Great service, we loved that we were able to get in fast and they were open late. We ordered the beef sandwich, traditional chicago deep, and hand tossed feta mushroom artichoke they were all great! It was a great Chicago experience

I really looked forward to trying this pizza. I was really disappointed with the taste of the crust. It was very forgettable. I can't believe they ship this pizza all over the country. I don't get the attraction. We had toppings of meatballs, which were delicious, ground beef and mushrooms. But no matter how good the toppings are, they can't make up for a nasty crust. It was expensive too... I think hubby paid about $40 for a large. I would not eat here again.

During our visit to Chicago, our Uber driver recommended that we visit Giordano's and try their pizza. We were excited after reading some of the other reviews, and the food did not disappoint! Lots of people but we got seated immediately. The server informed us that it would take 45 minutes for our pizza to come out, but it took over an hour. We ordered a salad as an appetizer, but were wishing that our server would have checked in more often so that we could've ordered some other items or appetizers to hold us over during our wait for the pizza; unfortunately, our server hardly checked on us throughout our visit, and we couldn't locate him to flag him down for assistance. If you visit Giordano's while you're hungry, I recommend ordering a few appetizers right off the bat or else you'll be starving (like us) while you're waiting. Overall a great space with some sports games playing on their TVs too. The pizza was very filling and not like any other pizza I've tried! I would have given a five-star rating if our server was more attentive. Would definitely recommend trying Giordano's if you haven't already!

Good experience and good food. Elm was our server, and he was pretty cool. Wait time was shorter than stated. And the food came out much faster than estimated. Nice and hot. Good quality. Tucked away from Michigan and one block from our hotel. Very convenient.

Everyone recommended us this place so it looked and sounded so promising... the wait to get into the restaurant was too long so we decided to online order the pizza and mozzarella sticks. Surprisingly it was still so warm and fresh. I did not care for the pizza at all though. There was no flavor in our pizza and the crust was not it for us, it was very hard. We wanted to love it, but wouldn't go again. The mozzarella sticks / cheese bread wasn't good, we ate one piece then left the rest. Maybe it was just a bad night for them, just wasn't a fan. Try it for yourself though!

Server let me know individual size not really the deep dish experience so I ordered a small meats pizza. Really took about 45m to make but it was absolutely wonderful with great cheese and toppings to crust ratio. Managed to eat only a few slices and had them package rest for takeout along with plates, utensils and napkins. Great service. Reheated slices in hotel microwave for 90s for breakfast each morning. Not crispy crust but still very tasty.

This was the first time visit for 4 of us in our group of 5. We came Saturday night, we had a reservation, and we were quite early. There was a pretty long line outside. When we checked in, they were actually able to assign a table to us a few minutes later. They have a great system there, once you put you name down for a table, you can go inside to pre-order your deep dish pizza since it will take 45-60 min to bake. We didn't have a chance to pre-order since we were sat quickly, so we ordered at the table. We ordered a 14" deep dish pizza with pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. We also ordered the Italiano salad, which we devoured. We also ordered cheesy garlic bread (I didn't care for it, I thought it hard a weird sour taste, but the kids seemed to like it). We sat for a while waiting for our pizza to be done, when it finally came, it was really impressive. The crust was crisp and cracker like. The pizza sauce was nice not too sweet and seasoned well. Great cheese pull, of you're into that. This was not as thick of a pizza as compared to the first time I got deep dish at Giordano's (which was more than 10 years ago), but I think it tasted just as good. One piece was pretty filling since we we also ordered salad, but it was so good, you want more. The service was great, it seems like the servers helped each other out and cleared tables for each other. We had a nice dinner, one of our favorites on this trip.

Went to the private party room upstairs and it was a nice setup. Bar in the corner, an area for some pictures, and enough tables for a small party. Food was delicious. Giordanos is now my 6 year old sons favorite pizza. This location is far for us so we're glad there are several around the city.

I was in the US for a few days and I had to have Gluten Free pizza before leaving and was in a quest when I saw Giordano's in the distance. Walked in and was immediately seated with a waitress soon to follow. They had a very clear GF menu section and I was able to order. They advised me that it takes a while to make, no problem. Pizza was delicious! I ate more than i should have since I could take leftover but the pizza easily could serve more than 1 person . 2-3. Atmosphere was very nice inside with large windows and spacious seating. If only they served Coke instead of Pepsi it would have been the perfect lunch.

Started the meal off with an arnold palmer, along with an italiano salad. The salad had a nice mix of greens, salami, mozzarella, and some acidic flavor from the lemon vinaigrette. The calamari was crispy and always a classic to get, and came with lemon rings too. Next up we did the italian beef with spicy giardiniera. The sandwich was solid, and is exactly what I expected in terms of the traditional flavor profile. The au jus is always a must, but the star of the show of course was the Classic Deep Dish Pizza which we did the Chicago Classic version of the pizza. It came with pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. The pizza was of course cheesy, and the cheese pulls went crazy at dinner. And if you're a pro, get a side of ranch and eat the pizza with the ranch.

This was my first and would probably be my last time dining here when I return to Chicago. Arrived here in a party of 2 around 4 pm on a Saturday. We ordered the chicken wings, salad, and personal deep dish pizza. Food was just decent, but the service was mediocre and wait time for the food took unreasonably long. Our pizza took over 1 hour to come out when the server told us 45 min. They also did not refill our water. Seems like management needs to either hire more workers or to change the operations up. I'm glad I got to try deep dish pizza in Chicago, but I will save my time and energy to visit a different restaurant next time.

Our first time having chicago deep dish pizza and was not disappointed. It was refreshingly different especially the crust and the cheese ... oh wow Their cocktail selection and mai tai was great ! They were overcrowded , over 30 minute wait and then you have to preorder pizzas while waiting and it still took over 30 minutes after being seated . Also forget our appetizer order completely and by the time we were done decide to try desert elsewhere. Not sure if they had reservations because we walked in though ! Crowded , noisy as would be expected in any pizzeria , casual dining experience with great deep dish pizza

I know, I know....everyone says this is the touristy place for pizza. Well I was a tourist in Chicago and this place was amazing! Please don't hate. Last year while visiting Chicago we had pizza at Pequod's and enjoyed every bite of their crispy deep dish crust. This year, we wanted to try that true Chicago deep dish. Giordano's delivered! We started off with a cesar salad and the crispy calamari, both were tasty and held us over while that deep dish pizza baked away in the kitchen. When that pizza arrived, I knew it was on. We of course got the cheese pull on video. We ate and ate so much pizza and enjoyed every bite. The crust, the sauce, the cheesy ooey gooey.....perfection.

Very busy and difficult to get a table if you walk up. At least for dinner. We went to the bar and got seats pretty quickly. You can eat at the bar. For two, that's a very nice option. And being Chicago, the other patrons are quite friendly. So, bar seating was great. We came for the Chicago style deep dish. Giordano's and Lou Malnati's are the two most famous. When I was in college in the 80s, we always went to Giordano's. So I went back to what I knew. We had a spinach. The pizza was excellent as were the drinks. Bar service was fast and the other patrons were friendly. I have no idea about parking as we walked from our hotel.

Food was great and they were all able to take us less than an hour before closing. The pizza was good, although not my favorite deep dish in Chicago. This one did hit the spot. I recommend if you're in the area.

My first time trying Chicago Deep Dish, and OMG it did NOT disappoint!! The sauce is rich and savory, and there was so much CHEESE!!! I am only here for 4 days but I will make it a point to go back before I leave Chicago. I highly recommend trying Giordano's - especially if you have never had Chicago style pizza.

It was mildy busy when we entered. It took over 45mins for our pizza to come after we ordered and then an extra 10mins after for my Alfredo to arrive. The pizza arrived not hot like it had been sitting for awhile and the Alfredo arrived hot. The Alfredo was taste less and the chicken was gross. Wish we would have gone some place else. The pizza wasn't that great and half the kids didn't even eat it. It was over priced and not worth the wait or price. We will not be back. Skip and go someplace else.

Giordano is the top Chicago deep dish pizza! Great sauce, crunchy crust. We like the sausage, onion and pepper combo. it's great to take home frozen or to pick up cooked and dine in is great as well. Ready for pick up on time. Never disappoints.!

Another Chicago staple we had to try while we were here. We were seated pretty quickly, thank god we had a reservation. The waitress came and took our drink order and was really great. She was friendly and very helpful for us first timers. The place was really big with a great amount of seating. Very clean and spacious. We ordered some garlic cheese bread and salad to start. The cheese bread was nothing special but my nephew loved it. We all enjoyed the Italiano salad, it was really tasty. For our pizza we ordered Chicago style pepperoni and mushroom. It did not disappoint. We all enjoyed it, the sauce wasn't too sweet and kinda light. The dough was crisp and not soggy. I've had Chicago style pizza before here in Detroit, but it no way compared to Giordano's. So glad we made it there and were amble to experience what everyone was raving about.

After a failed dining experience with the other famous pizzeria in town, we decided to try Giordano's before leaving for our flight. We are so glad that we did and we wished that we had gone here instead during the first time we wanted to get some deep dish pizza. The pizza was cooked to perfection and it tasted so good! The serving was also big and even the calamari was scrumptious! Service in this location was very efficient. We had gone during lunch time and was told there will be a 15 minute wait time. To our surpise, we were seated right away. Hoping to come back soon and try the best pizza in Chicago again!

Exceptional and delicious are two words I can think of, and they don't seem to be enough to describe the service and pizza! Absolutely fabulous! We are in from out of state and had pizza delivered to our hotel. It doesn't disappoint, ever!

This is not pizza. This deep dish is a cheese casserole. The thick base is hidden by intoxicating layers of thick white mozzarella. Red stuff is painted over the top half covering a big white lie amount of mushrooms and meats. I have no clue who is enjoying heart stopping amounts of cultured diary goo calling itself an Italian pie. My good friend and I had to delve in despite my apprehensions as he needed to sample the Chicago style once in his life. I had been surprised how fantastic deep dish can be in Peoria of all places at Peoria Pizza Works. However even the origin city and authentic restaurant namesake here does not match up. I did like the menu variety, good beer on tap, noticed a lot of fun loving eaters all over the first floor and then second near us as dinner time came on. Staff was timely and polite. Menu offered more than pizza with few for dairy or food sensitivities. I'd definitely try should I ever be forced here again. Considering the prices, location, and overall vibe this is a touristy trap almost worth watching kid's eyes bulge at the food candy and easily fill their stomachs in one slice, but for the rest of us who desire and expect pizza, this is not the place.

If you're in the Windy City looking for some Deep Dish, you wouldn't do bad to check this place out. We enjoyed a really nice fresh Greek Salad followed by the Classic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Be sure to come hungry. The service was first class and the restaurant is very nicely appointed. Well done folks!!

I absolutely love Giordano's. We went in here to watch the Chicago Bears football game. The ambience was excellent at watch the game enjoy my food. It was a good spot for sure. Service was top-notch had no issues at all. They were very accommodating so we can watch the game and had a really good time so love the food absolutely adore the downtown Chicago experience and I definitely recommend it.

Came in for a quick bite while in the city, had to get authentic Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza! I asked the bartender how long they had a lunch menu and it's a post Covid 19 creation. It's such a good deal $12.99 - main item/ side. Perfect for 1 person! The restaurant is really nice and they have carry out/ bar/ and dining in seating.

When you visit Chicago, this is the pizza to have. Dig the stretch! The service & pie were both awesome - thank yo

I went to Giordano's in Matteson Illinois for my birthday pizza and they never fail me

This was our redemption from the nightmare that was Lou Manalti's. We placed our order over the phone and opted for take out. My fiancé placed the order and so I was so sad to discover the had mozzarella squares, because I would for sure have ordered some! Anyways our pizza was ready in About 30-45 minutes. We were offered plates, utensils, and even ranch, which was delicious! A large was more than enough for us. We had to buy ziplock bags to take pizza home with us. The pizza was great even though it's on the pricey side. I will for sure recommend Giordano's over Lou's. Btw I know my pizza picture doesn't look the prettiest, but I assure you that it tastes better than it looks!