Giordano's

I first met the Chicago style pizza in downtown Chicago at Giordano’s there. It’s nice to know I don’t need to go all the way to Chicago for this top of the line pizza. I will return for some more of this. Enjoy…

*VEGETARIAN * Giordano is always a good place for Deep dish pizza lovers. People work here are really great. We went there as a big group they treated us very well. Food came on time very well cooked and taste great too.

Love Giordanos, but today, the family didn't want deepdish. I've had their thin crust at several locations, and it's always the same. My honest opinion is if you're in the mood for pizza, but don't want deepdish, don't go for their thin crust. It's ok, but there are far better options in the area, like Broadway Pizza. Kids enjoyed their personal pizzas and their pizzas even had a good amount of sauce on them. Our large pizza was mostly just cheese and dough.

I love deep dish pizza and this place truly does a great job. The crust is light and flaky, but full of flavor. The cheese is soft and gooey. Please yourself and please your tastebuds and go get yourself a deep dish pizza from this spot.

When it comes to Chicago deep-dish pizza, many places claim to have the "real deal," but only a select few truly deliver. After spending four years in Chicago and conducting what can only be described as a public service—sampling every pizza chain—I can confidently say Giordano's is the genuine article. It's not just my favorite; it's a almost a religious experience ;) The key to Giordano's magic isn't a thick, doughy crust. No, the true secret lies in the cheese. It's a two-layered, fortress-like crust that holds back a magnificent, molten lava flow of pure mozzarella. This isn't just pizza; it's a savory pie that's in its own class, a different food group entirely. Trying to compare it to a regular pizza is like trying to compare a canoe to the Starship Enterprise. You might think the 40-minute wait time for baking is a downside, but it's a test of faith, a culinary pilgrimage - and a chance to spend time with friends. And trust me, it's a journey well worth taking. For the impatient or just plain hungry, you can always order ahead or grab one of their frozen pizzas, which are always a great backup plan and always there ready to go. Giordano's isn't just a restaurant; it's a destination. It's the perfect spot for a date, a family gathering, or a solo mission a culinary pilgrimage. Now that it's in the Twin Cities, I don't have to miss my favorite Chicago landmark. This is authentic, and it's 100% worth the wait.

Giordano's is one of best pizza spots around. The pizza is amazing, deep dish or regular you can’t go wrong! My family loves coming here and the service is always on top of their game. Our server Riley was great! Very friendly and had a great attitude. She brought us hot pizza and cold drinks! What more could you ask for? We were very satisfied! My family and I always have a good experience here and recommend it to all of our fiends from out of town.

We really enjoyed our meal together at Giordano's! We have an Excellent server every time. We have tried the thin crust, margherita parmesan crusted pizza and meat and more meat deep dish. Everything is delicious. The crust is crunchy in all types and that makes for one of the best pizzas we have tasted! My kids agree it's the best pizza! They also have soup, salads, pasta, sandwiches and appetizers. The dressings are amazing too. There are a few dessert options and plenty of beverage choices. We will return soon for another amazing meal. Thank you!!

It was our first time and I felt like I was at my grandma’s house in Tuscany Italy, welcoming and friendly staff, perfect and well balanced flavors !! The pizza crust was amazing and tiramisu was heaven ! Definitely coming back and highly recommend place for a nice Italian food !!!

Giordano's has great food and even better & outstanding service!! Thank you had a great time.

I'm still drooling thinking about our recent visit to Girodanos! The food was absolutely phenomenal, but the service and ambience were also top-notch. We started with the Brushetta, which was fresh and flavorful - a perfect start to our meal. But the real showstopper was the Deep dish pizza. Oh. My. Gosh. We opted for the cheese and jalapenos combo, and it was love at first bite! The crust was flaky, the cheese was gooey, and the jalapenos added just the right amount of spice. Our server was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The ambience was cozy and inviting, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. If you're a fan of deep dish pizza in MN, you HAVE to try Girodanos out! Trust me, you won't be disappointed. We can't wait to come back and try more of their delicious eats!

Went here to get the hubby's deep dish craving satisfied. There was no wait but you can make a reservation online. First, if you plan on getting a deep dish, it is typically at least 45 mins to get it going. So don't come expecting to get it within 15 minutes. Of course you can order appetizers and other stuff on the side. It was decently busy and not enough server. We got seated but took about another 5 minutes before our server could come to our table. We knew the deep dish would take a long time so we wanted to order that right away before looking at other items. Calamari - it was not crispy so a little disappointed. Came with the typical marinara sauce. 3/5 Salad- normal type of salad. Nothing special but is a good side for a pizza. Parmesan fries- crispy, hot and yummy. Recommend especially if you have kids with. Margherita- well cooked and good. It balanced our meat and more meat deep dish. Not over cooked Meat&more meat- with a meat lover hubby, of course ww have to order a meaty pizza. We got the 14" to share for 4 people amongst other food. After 1 piece I was deep dished out. I'm not a big fan of deep dish but hubby loved it. Overall, except the first 5 mins, our server was awesome. Checked in on us often after. Food overall was good minus the calamari. Could be crispier?

Enjoyed pizza and garlic bread here over the summer. The pizzas were much lighter than we thought they would be. We did a deep dish style and a regular one. We were pleasantly surprised with the deep dish. Since we did order a deep dish, waiting for the pizza took 40 minutes. Thankfully we did grab an app, which held us over. The server was very kind, but shared a lot about their life. It wasn't too busy and it was quieter than I had envisioned. Overall, would definitely recommend this place to someone who is looking for deep dish pizza.

I stopped in for lunch and ordered a side salad and personal Deep Dish pizza. The salad was to tide me over for the time it takes the deep dish to bake. The Greek salad was excellent. Great dressing too. I really like their deep dish. Always order garlic on your pizza as it really makes it special. Service was friendly and efficient.

Yum!!! Thick Crispy flaky crust, awesome cheese pulls, flavorful sauce covering the top with pepperoni and crunchy green peppers!! Great dinner spot! Our server was so friendly and personable and it was a nice quiet Monday evening dinner. Thanks for a great meal!! I love seeing the pizza on the raised pizza stand!!

When it comes to deep dish pizza I always think of Giordanos! I love their deep dish even though it takes 30-40 minutes to make. We decided to get the appetizer combo and the triangle deep fried mozzarella was amazing with the sauce! Plus those chicken nuggets was delicious too with the ranch! We got the Chicago Classic with mushroom, green peppers, and marinara sauce! It was very cheesy and the crust was one I'll definitely eat. Our server was quick and prompt! It was quiet for a Monday but it's a wonderful place for big groups! There's plenty of light inside and lots of seating area!

Love going to Giordanos with a group or even solo for a nice glass of wine and salad. Their pizzas are great to share and portions are delightful! This tends to be a place we go to often and somewhere my relatives from out of town love to visit when here! And the staff... are so funny! We always have a great time.

Love Giordanos! The food is always great and the service is fast and friendly. A great place to go with your friends for some drinks or take the family for a good meal. Stephanie is my go-to server there. She always makes you feel right at home and is very attentive.

I love this pizza place. It's open, there's always a place to sit, they have a small outdoor patio and the service has always been good. A true Chicago pizza place is about the crust and this crust is good. Order their deep dish right away as it will take 40 or so minutes to cook if your in a hurry. I order their cheese bread which is good but they tend to overcook it a little so ask for it not to bo overcooked. Their salads are good and hearty. So get one while your pizza cooks. Once your pizza arrives, you are transported to Chicago as they put that first slice in your plate with the cheese dripping off the pie giving you a true deep dish! Side note: I grade my bathrooms as a 5 Star Bougie (clean, pleasant, smells great, picked up, in order), 3 Star Basic (like home with the basics and equally as clean) or 1 star Bad (filthy, paper towels on the floor, sink is disgusting, smells like a toilet, etc) ... this gets a 1 star Bad! I will be back but they have a few things to work on!

I am originally from Chicago. So eating at Giordano's is literally like a slice of home. My wife and I like going there eating a deep dish and enjoying some beer during their happy hour. We've always had great service and it's a nice atmosphere. The only thing I would change is they don't really have cannolis anymore. Now they have something called a deconstructed cannoli, just gonna say not a fan. otherwise I highly recommend going to Giordano's!

I'm in like with this place, just not quite in love. The atmosphere is great. It's a cute spot with modern decor features. I really wanna come back and sit at a table in the room with the massive windows. They block out the windows in the summer which is completely understandable with the summer sun. The wait staff are always super attentive and kind so no complaints there. We typically get the deep dish pizza that they are known for and can take up to 45 min to get but when you are spending time with family it goes by in no time at all. I am just not obsessed with the taste and I want to be. It could be a personal problem but it just doesn't hit a home run with me. I will continue to come back and explore more of the menu and report back.

Visited for the first time the other day, the initial presence was welcoming with 2 hosts ready to find a table for me. My server was quick and made sure my pizza and cheese bread were good! Overall the whole experience was wonderful!

The Pizza was definitely deep dish Chicago Style, lots of gooey cheese and thick rich sauce, yummy! Hope, our waitress, was delightful. Certainly enhanced the dining experience. Nice long happy hour with beer and wines at half price. Will definitely return.

Who knew you could get authentic Chicago deep dish in Minneapolis?!?! Came here with a British friend who wanted to try it out after seeing the funny "It's under the sauce" commercial. We were not disappointed. Joy was our lovely server who lived up to her name. The pie was delicious and we both went home with full bellies and left overs.

As good as you can get outside of Chicago... They do have 6" build your own which is more than big enough if the group can't settle on the toppings - lol. But if you can agree on a Chicago Classic - do it! Nothing like the visual of a massive sting of cheese when you serve a slice from a regular size pie. Was blessed to have a "Minnesota nice" server - it felt like my mom was taking care of me - lol.

Giordano's pizza is absolutely fantastic and the service staff are always helpful. It's a great place to meet for lunch.

Wow Wow Wow...let me tell you guys I give this pizza 5 stars. I have a few deep dish pizzas in my life outside of Chicago and this place is delicious. The pizza cooked perfect not over baked or under baked. Just perfect for the flaky crust to have a slight crunch at the bottom but soft inside that was cooked perfectly not that chewy texture you'd get from underbaking crust. The ingredients tasted fresh. The red sauce itself was delicious not overly seasoned or too much sugar just right to complement all the ingredients. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. Go check this place out and see for yourself. I did not get any appetizers so I cannot speak on that but the Chicago deep dish is worth it.

Talk about a cheese pull! I absolutely love Giordano's, and I could eat it constantly. They have some good beers on tap as well. The service is always friendly. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. Even though pizzas take a while to bake, it is 100% worth the wait. I wish so much that the one downtown didn't close, but I'll still make it to this location just to get my deep dish fix!

Had this delivered to our hotel a few miles away from from the store. Prices are a little "up there" but let me tell you they are worth it. Ordered a full size Chicago deep dish style with all sorts of things and an order of fettuccine with Alfredo sauce... man for about $70 we fed 6 people with what I believe to be around 10lbs worth of pizza, leaving a slice left over in the morning! Consider how many people one pie can feed when factoring in cost cuz you can easily do this with 4-5 cheaper competitors. Less is more in this case and quality ingredients were put into it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE

For for chain restaurant Chicago deep dish pizza, it's hard to find better than Giordano's! The deep dish is very thick, crisp, and rich in flavor. It almost tastes like a calzone or a thicker lasagna with crust. The tomato sauce is rich and tangy, and the cheese stretches it seems like a mile! You might have to do the hard thing and just cut the cheese with your spatula before placing on your plate! The pizza was salty for my taste and is much less tasty as it cools down toward room temperature. The service is friendly and professional. The spaces are clean and the location is just south of Minneapolis in Richfield. Ample Parking is available. A private room with tall windows is situated in the back of the restaurant for parties and special occasions. There's a patio with a parking lot view for fair weather days.

Visited for the "Dining In" Experience; - I suppose I arrived closer to closing time - I was really "Craving" me some Chicago Deep Dish Pizza; - In the end - I was sort of disappointed. #Pizza tasted more like a cake; - Not Greasy or Crunchy; - Was very "Cake Like" and that made me sad. #Salad was "Dead" - Tasteless; Not fun to eat. Service was so Mediocre; - Waitress didn't want to be there. :-( Incredibly - in the end; felt ripped off - things were very expensive.

I just experienced the Chicago location. The two are NOWHERE NEAR the same experience. The service was great, the ambiance was meh...but the deep dish pizza was average at best. Nothing like the original. Of If I was forced to return, I'd just try a thin crust and call it a normal pizza place.

Busy location. Calling ahead or setting reservation is recommended on the weekend. Location is proficient with their pickup/carry out operation. Staff were very friendly. Parking lot can be a traffic jam.

This was a very poor dining experience. I would not revisit again or refer this location to others. We chose to have a Birthday celebration dinner at this restaurant because of the positive reviews on Google and Yelp, and as it turns out for us the only positive of the evening was that our table reservation was available when we arrived and they allowed us to bring in our own birthday cake. We were seated promptly at 6:45pm(our reservation time) but Unfortunately everything was downhill after this. After being seated the waitress took our drink order at 6:50pm. Only 1 person at our table ordered a bar drink and she didn't return to the table with the beer until 7:15 pm (25 min to get a beer) She told us sorry on several occasions and the the bartender was at fault because he was not very organized tonight. At 7:20pm we placed our main food order, "2 med deep dish pizzas and 1 thin crust pizza". Close to 8:00pm the food was delivered but it was the wrong food. The thin crust was correct and the 2 deep dish we believed were incorrect The waitress took the two deep dish pizzas away saying that she brought them all out to us because they were sitting next to each other on the line?? She returned a several min later with one of these deep dish pizzas she just took away and said she made a mistake and entered the wrong order into the computer. She offered to re-enter the order, however the wait time would be another 40 more mins. We said just to cxl that pizza and not to resubmit the order. It was now 8:10pm when we received a partial order. She offered to send the manager over to discuss "the situation" We declined the offer to speak to the manager and only wanted to eat the dinner that was brought out and move on with our Birthday celebration. Less than 5 min later the manager came over and interrupted our table discussion and basically insisted that we allow her to reenter the order and we could have the pizza for free. A member of our group agreed to the managers request and that was the last of any staff member we saw until they cleared the plates from the table. Side note: the 10 min or so, when the food was brought to the table, taken away and the only one pizza returned to the table, the thin crust and the deep dish were both cooled down. So basically we ate less than hot pizza. which is disappointing. So the compounding factors of slow service, order mistakes and less than perfect quality food are the reasons I would not visit this restaurant again. On a happy note, The restaurant did allow us to bring in our own Birthday cake and our waitress did serve this to us with plates and utensils at the end of dinner.

We had a wonderful experience here... The food- pizza was yummy, I always have liked Giordanos, and it did not disappoint. Had the thick and the thin, had never had the thin but we loved it. The Service- Our waitress Ava was adorable and awesome! Top shelf.

Great service and amazing food. They were able to accommodate our dietary restrictions with no issues.

We love Giordano's, it's our go to pizza place whenever we are in Chicago. So it was a big surprise for us to run across Giordano's here in Minneapolis.. We just finished dinner at a nearby restaurant that day and we all looked surprised and looked at each other in the car when we missed to see this place. Nevertheless, our dinner the next day was set, we're eating here! And that's what we did.. we ordered our all-time favorite calamari and it's that same crunchy appetizer we love in Chicago.. then we added their samplers and those were awesome as well.. The deep dish pizza is all the same taste we loved.. we feel like we're in Chicago dining in.. but in this place the ambiance is much more open, it's not dark like what's typically in Chicago and there are quite a lot of open tables, so no waiting for us! Lastly, the server offered me their mango draft beer and me and my wife fell in love with how light it was and mango in summer is a must for us! Overall this is really such a good place and highly recommend it!

Great food and great service. The appetizer sampler was very tasty. Loved the pizza as well!

Food: We ordered the 6" Deep Dish Pepperoni to split along with the Beef Italiano and Chicken Parm Sandwiches. The deep dish was tasty - about on par with my standard for stuffed pizza. The chicken parm sandwich was good, not great. The chicken wasn't dry l, but the whole thing was missing a real burst of flavor. The Beef Italiano was purely average. The bread (thick ciabatta) didn't quite fit the sandwich, and it dominated the sandwich which was otherwise kinda muted. Come for their deep dish, that's all. The rest of their food is perfectly fine but nothing special.

DO NOT GO HERE!!! Biggest waste of money you could ever ask for....... $64 for a pizza and 2 orders of frozen fresh from the freezer boneless wings...... and the pizza might as well have been Digiorno. You'd be much better off spending your money at Davannis or really ANYWHERE ELSE... I have travelled all over the world, been to 48/50 states, worked directly under a pizzaiolo born and raised in Italia, and if he tasted this pizza he would have probably jumped off of a cliff. I was soooo soooo disappointed I can't even begin to describe it :( This place is pretty much spitting in the face of deep dish pizza everywhere.

The food was mediocre, which is sad because not only did i want to like it, but it costed me $35. the garlic fries had NO flavor, and the deep dish was just mediocre. i can get a cheaper, better tasting pizza with more toppings by just driving down to penn and getting a davannis deep dish. i would've rated a little lower, but the staff and over all service was very nice, really good people (at least the ones i talked to) i'll still be eating the food because it's not bad, just disappointing for the hype and the pricing.

My family and I are from Chicago and are familiar with Giordano's pizza. While it's not our favorite "Chicago deep dish" (our favorite it Lou Malnati's) living in Minnesota means it's the closest we are going to get. In reality my overall rating is closer to 3.5-3.7, and here is why: Regarding the pizza: The ingredient ratios have always been a bit off for my taste; the crust is overpowering even for a deep dish and compared with other Chicago restaurants they tend to be stingy on the toppings. That being said, it is still fairly good. The menu is versatile enough that most people will find something to their liking and it's not limited to deep dish pizzas. The positive thing about the MN branches is that they deliver while many in the Chicago area do not; or at least they didn't when we moved in 2019. Additionally, the online ordering is simple and super convenient not unlike most online ordering systems. The problem was that, even though I placed my order at 3pm and scheduled it to arrive at 7pm, it was half an hour late, on the cold side and the crust was sticking to the box. We ordered from the Richfield, MN location which is a 9 minute drive from my house according to Waze. I understand that Friday's are, of course, a very busy day especially for a popular delivery chain; however, even on a Friday, 4 hours should be plenty of time for them to receive, make and deliver. I decided I wouldn't call until 7:15; considering it was a Friday but the store is 9 minutes from my house I thought this was fair. So at 7:15 when it still hadn't arrived I called the store. I spoke with a very nice man who assured me that all the pizzas were out the door and that he would call the driver to make sure we were his first stop. Despite the close proximity to the store (and that the pizzas had already left according to the nice man on the phone), it was another 15 minutes before our pizza arrived. I could tell it had been in the box for a while as the bottom cardboard ring was completely saturated causing the crust to start sticking to it and the cheese was slightly hard even though it felt warm in the box. The driver was very kind; he assured me the manager would be discounting our order - which I greatly appreciated - and he even offered to pick up the packages on my porch. Overall the staff was very kind and accommodating and despite the delay I will order from them again for that reason alone. My advise is to give it a try and make up your own mind. I am positive you will find something to your liking. However, if you are planning to do so on a Friday or Saturday plan in advance. If the restaurants are as busy as they are in Chicago, dinning in will be a 2+ hour event and longer if you order a deep dish. And delivery will not be any more expedient. Make sure you have the time to wait and enjoy the experience - unlike me who had a very hangry 6 year old with an 8pm bedtime wondering where his dinner was.

Not as good as what you would find in Chicago but it's good for Minnesota deep dish. My only complaint is the wet crust. I think the peppers and onions were not dried properly or the cheese was too frozen? Never happened to me before. That aside, the taste was still good but you can't compare it to Chicago's Giordano's :(

Just a quick update on my previous review... As you all can see below, someone named Ana contacted me and offered to "make things better". I emailed her as requested and never heard back. Don't believe their mock concern... this place is a joke.

It's tough to find a good deep dish pizza place around here! I love the cheesy goodness of this one though. We did a spinach and sausage deep dish, which was delicious, but a tad burnt on the edges. The service is a little slow and it takes awhile to get a deep dish on a busy night, so it might be good to start with an appetizer to hold you over if you go with an empty stomach. You definitely won't leave hungry! We were waiting almost an hour on a busy Friday evening, and quite awhile after for our bill. The menu has so many options even if you aren't feeling pizza. Oh, and don't plan to wash your hands because there's no sign saying the sinks don't work. My husband couldn't wash his hands either, so glad I had moist towelettes in my purse. Makes me kinda wonder how the employees wash their hands in the bathroom. They could at least have a bottle of sanitizer there.

Pizza was awesome. Enjoyed a meat and more meat deep dish and bacon bbq chicken pizza pie! Split it in half. I've been to Giordano's in Chicago, Las Vegas and now Richfield. All good!

I ordered online and thought I ordered a large. I was surprised when I got a small. Thank God. I forgot about how dense all this layering gets with the sauce on top. It was for my 2 construction guys who were knocked out with how good it was. I love introducing pizza like this to those who never had it before. I only get the deep dish. I was sharing the Yelp elite memory at the other location, now closed, of Amintha standing on a chair pulling up the cheese. She won, and there was a great photo of her doing this feat. Those were the days.

Went for the famous deep dish pizza! It did not disappoint and was delicious. Prepare ahead to wait 45 min for the pizza to bake. It was wonderful. Ordered a medium Cesar salad and thought it lacked flavor for a Cesar salad. Not sure why cause it had the right amount of dressing on it. Also had the cheese bread. Lots of Parmesan cheese on It and would have preferred more mozzarella. That changes the flavor big time. Overall, I came for the pizza and found it excellent.

I LOVE their deep dish pizza!!! It is as good as "Chicago" deep dish can get when you aren't in Chicago! Their thin crust is fine, but if you are going Giordanos it's worth the wait for the deep dish.

Good, not great. Service is slow, and has nothing to do with the fact that it takes 45 mins for Deep dish pizza. The service in general was slow, with the waiter being busy an it with other tables, but doesn't explain the prolonged absence. Other servers were out there near the door talking, and won't serve if it's not their table, weird. Our server did best to get us everything timely though. Apart from that, the food was good. I remember my enthusiasm from 3 years ago when I went to Chicago to Giordinos and I wasn't much pleased then either. Food is ok, the deep dish pizza was not as great either. I guess I will stick to Lola Pizzeria which is just awesome. The ambience was ok as well. Not much crowded given that this is a new location and a weekday.

Really glad this place is close to my home and that I can order ahead on line and pick up my order. Awesome deep dish. I customize mine and order it with Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions and black olives. I ordered a Caesar-really not worth it. Pick up a salad kit at the grocery store and it is actually just as good or better.

Been here twice in last month and have been happy each take out order. Normally deep dish would not be the best for take out but it has been solid thus far. Fast turnaround time as well. Enjoy the flakey crust as well.

Return we did...... continuing on from our last review. Met our friend here for dinner on a Tuesday night and it was pretty easy getting a table. Not too busy. Glad we ordered prior to our friend arriving as that deep dish takes a super long time. Had we not pre-ordered it would have been a really long time. They say it takes 45 min or so, but I know ours took a lot longer, even our server kept looking back to see why it was taking so long. It was just sausage and onions. Service was okay. Company even better. We had blast with our friend and this will now be our destination to go and decompress. Good food and great times with friends. Restaurant is super clean, the bathrooms could use a once over though.

Great food and good service. It was a lunch rush and their personal pizza lunch fit the bill perfectly

The pizza here is freaking awesome always has been always will be! Why did they close uptown? The pizza comes at the perfect temperature so it doesn't burn your mouth and the server was very polite ( actually over polite ) and the accommodations were super clean and fabulous

Not a good pizza. The crust tastes like bisquick. Warm pizza. Not hot. Service was ok.

Great food! Was expecting atmosphere like Chicago but it's still worth the trip. The service was only adequate... Must order the pizza, if you go!

Would not go back. Pizza was warm at best and the deep dish crust was flavorless and undercooked and doughy. For the price you pay it is not worth it! We also had the sampler appetizer and it tasted like it came out of the frozen food box and heated up. On the upside the service was good.