Giordano’s
119 S Main St, Naperville, IL, 60540
Giordano’s Menu
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Appetizer
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Crisp Salad
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Sandwiches
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Fresh Pasta
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Stuffed
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Giordano's World Famous Thin Pizza
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Appetizer
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Crisp Salad
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Sandwiches
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Fresh Pasta
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Stuffed
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Giordano's World Famous Thin Pizza
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Address :
119 S Main St
Naperville, IL, 60540 - Phone (630) 428-2111
- Website https://giordanos.com/location/downtown-naperville/
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Steve S.
This Naperville location is in a pretty good spot, across the street from a parking lot which can be helpful since finding parking in downtown Naperville is usually a pain, especially around dinner time . I love both the thin and stuffed pizza here, we usually get a small size of each which leaves plenty to take home for leftovers. The thin pizza has a buttery cracker crust flavor with a smooth tomato sauce and a milky, creamy mozzarella cheese topping. It tastes great. It's not really that thin though, it's more like what most places call 'hand-tossed'. The stuffed pizza is also excellent, it has a similar crust and cheese flavor as the thin, but with a more garlicky, Italian herb seasoning flavor in the tomato sauce. It's pretty filling so don't expect to eat much more than a slice or two. As an appetizer, the cheese garlic bread used to be a favorite of mine, but unfortunately around 2013 they changed the recipe to a three-cheese topping which I think now has an unpleasant aftertaste and is no longer worth ordering. The decor is this location is nice with many framed poster prints reflecting historic Chicago themes such as the Columbian Exposition or Chicagofest.
(5)Krystal S.
Let me start by saying I love pizza! So when's got the opportunity to visit my customers in Chicago I knew I had to make time to try Giordano's. It was a Monday evening not crowded at all. They have small bar. We were immediately greeted and seated as we walked in. I signed up for the newsletter before going (Thanks Yelp) and received a email for free cheesy garlic bread. It was delicious! We ordered the deep dish with pepperoni. The 35 minute wait was tortuous! When it finally came out I was expecting it to be piping hot but it wasn't. Perhaps they let it cool for a minute which I didn't mind because I would have still eaten it and burned my mouth. It was 2 of us bs we ordered the small which was more than enough. We both left feeling like we should have had those last 2 bites.
(5)Amy T.
So delicious and amazing. My absolute favorite pizza. I think we got their classic or original stuffed pizzas. My coworker and I split it and we still could not finish a medium. So amazing and filling.
(5)C C.
We waited 30 minutes for our pizza and, when it came to our table, it was lukewarm. Why? Also, my dining partner was still eating when our server gave us our check. Would it be too much to ask if a server could wait until all parties at the table were finished eating before presenting the check? Big pet peeve. Definitely not coming back.
(2)Christina S.
Trying Chicago style pizza is a must and this is one of the best. I preferred it to Lou M's because of the crust - it is a little more soft and pizza like here. The ingredients are fresh and the portions are huge. We were a table of two and ordered the smallest pizza and took 40% home. We also have the fried ravioli - it was very basic, dry and just ok. The restaurant itself was a little run down and not spick and span clean.
(3)chris b.
I'm from California and was visiting a friend who just moved to Naperville. I've had deep dish pies like this before from places such as Zachary's in Berkley, CA and Chicago Fire in Sacramento, CA. Giordanos was great! We just ordered our pizza to go since the dine-in wait was long and it does take them about 45 minutes to make the pizza. It was hefty but a slice is sure to fill you up!
(4)Ashleigh D.
Giordano's is excellent stuffed, deep dish, Chicago pizza. When I lived in Wisconsin, I would get Giordano's when I came to town, and I'd but a bigger pizza, so I've have left overs for a could of days. I was visiting friends this trip, and I suggested Giordano's. My favorite pizza is the spinach deep dish. The restaurant is very standardized between all of their locations. I don't think you can go wrong with any. Call ahead to have them start your pizza before you get there. They can take 35 minutes to bake.
(4)Jeremiah F.
Let me start by saying that I'm from Buffalo, NY originally and have never had Chicago-style pizza before tonight. Giordano's was my first Chicago pizza and will be the benchmark of all Chicago pizzas I have from this day forward. It was delicious. The sauce was rich and with just the right amount of heft to it, tomato pieces visible, while not being an unpleasant texture. The cheese was thick under that, oozing out the sides after each cut. The crust was cooked to perfection and not too thick. The pepperoni was meh and would have taken this to four stars but the service was outstanding so I'm going to give them a pass. I just feel like the pizza needed a little more pepperoni to compete with the generous portions of cheese and sauce. The server was friendly, extremely informative, and helpful. He split the bill for the table, even splitting the pizza between us. I've never had a place do that for me before on separate checks. I was very impressed and highly suggest Giordano's if you're in the area. Apparently they deliver nationwide, so maybe try it even if you're NOT in the area!
(5)Danielle C.
The Chicago style pizza is wonderfully made and delicious. We had the calamari, bruschetta, and a few other appetizers. We also ordered the deep dish cheese, pepperoni, the all meat style and a combination style. Everything was fantastic! The whole staff was very friendly on top of their game from the servers to manager and bartender. They accommodated over 30 of us! Hats off to the kitchen staff we all loved our food. We came in as a big group in the service industry this past Saturday . Thank you for your hard work! Next time I'm in Illinois I'll definitely be back!
(5)Clint M.
Chicago style pizza is hands-down the greatest type of pizza in the world. It's not even debatable in my opinion. And there are many places to get great deep-dish pizza in the Chicago area. Giordano's is at the top of pack. I went to Giordano's this past week, but I've had it dozens of times in the past. It's reliable and never lets you down. Because each slice is so filling and filled with cheese, you do not need to order a lot. In addition, don't go over-the-top with extra ingredients. Keep it simple. Go with just cheese or cheese and sausage or cheese and spinach. I will continue to come back to Giordano's for years to come!
(5)Mandy M.
I pick giordano's over Lou's any day. The difference is the dough they use. My favorite item to get is the spinach deep dish pizza. It's amazing tried it other places but only giordano's makes it right. Also there Parmesan fries are great, I love them as well as my little cousins. Cheesy garlic bread is tasty & baked just right. The super veggie pizza would be good too without artichoke hearts in my opinion, makes the pizza to salty to enjoy all the awesomeness of deep dish pizza. Also remember to ask them to cut the pizza!!!!!!
(5)Kim C.
Great place for some authentic Chicago style pizza! I love taking my friends from out of town to this location because it's not as busy, we can always get a table, the waiters are nice and the pizza tastes great! Good beer of the month specials and a great location!! The small size deep dish is more then enough for 3 people!
(4)Paul G.
The pizza was in the top 3 that I have ever had in terms of taste. The service was average, and because of its popularity, wait times can be very lengthy.
(5)Simone N.
I have been told that Giordano's is a must try place when visiting the Chicago area. I have had other Chicago Style pizza's before so I had a pretty high expectation but at the same time I was excited to try it. Verdict? I thought it was very delicious but not amazing. First of all the pizza is huge. A small size can easily feed 3 people. The toppings were good but the only thing I can complain about is the crust. I have been spoiled by Little Star pizza and Pie pizza crust's up until now and I thought this was going to have the same style crust. Its more bread like and thick. Its in between a soft fluffy crust and a tough crust. It was good but not great. I will give it another go next time I am in the area but if I had to rank Giordano's on my list of top 5 Chicago Style pizza, it would bounce back and forth in 3rd or 4th place.
(3)C B.
Ordered a small deep dish meat lovers and some cheese sticks. Pizza was great, but forgot my cheese sticks. Manager was very understanding (place was hopping) and very helpful. I'll definitely be back when I'm around this way again.
(5)Tina H.
Yum, yum and more yum! I seriously had forgotten how great Giordano's pizza is! Stopped by for lunch with the family on a Saturday. Our server was amazing. Fast and efficient! We ordered the fried mozzarella, cheese garlic bread, ravioli, fettuccine alfredo with shrimp and of course a stuffed pie. The cheese bread is to die for. Perfectly crispy with a hint of garlic and just the right amount of melted cheese on crusty bread. We couldn't stop eating it. The alfredo was divine goodness, smooth and buttery, with a generous portion of perfectly cooked shrimp. The ravioli was cooked to perfection with a very nice tomato sauce on top. Both pastas came with two generous baked garlic rolls. The pizza was killer - crispy, flaky crust and fresh ingredients, smothered in tomatoes and melted cheese. Thank you Giordano's for a fantastic lunch that left us all very satisfied and happy!
(5)Shannon A.
I love Giordanno's! The stuffed pizza here is amazing. If you like cheese with a little bit of sauce, this is your place! The crust is very good and always perfectly cooked -- never tough or soggy. I've had great service each time I have visited this location too. As for the bad, I feel as though you get shortchanged when it comes to toppings. I honestly wouldn't pay extra for them. The drinks are pretty expensive and they are mostly ice, so I would absolutely stay away from those and save your money!
(4)S M.
Disappointed in delivery. Will not bother ordering from them again unless I'm in Chicago at the restaurant. The pizza we ordered was given to someone else and my friend had a horrible allergy attack because of that. Then we had to wait an hour longer for another pizza we didn't want and a receipt with proof of a refund. I will never order or eat here again.
(1)Samantha B.
I absolutely love this Giordano's. I would highly recommend it. It is clean, the staff are friendly and very helpful, and of course the pizza is amazing. Large deep dish with pepperoni and garlic....you can't go wrong. If you are really hungry, get a side salad too! They are huge, very fresh, and cheap to add on.
(5)Trista T.
Real Chicago deep dish pizza could be nothing less than 5 stars. For those who haven't had this pizza before, the layers are a bit different than your average pizza. It goes crust, toppings, cheese, then sauce on top. We ordered several pizza for a big group including pepperoni and spinah tomato...both were sooo good. Each pizza feeds about 4-5 people if everyone has a couple slices. One slice might fill you up though. If you have a big group or are short on time, call in your pizza order beforehand. It takes a long time to cook.
(5)Angelica D.
The first thing I noticed about this location was that the carpet smelled. They need to clean the carpet because I couldn't enjoy my pizza because of the smell. And We were starving and had to wait over 40 minutes for our pizza! However when the pizza finally arrived it was good.
(2)shelley M.
HORRIBLE MANAGER!!! The manager is rude and unaccommodating! Do not go here if you have allergies! We ate at this Giordanos location a year or two ago and they were able to find something for my 8 year old son to eat that did not have dairy in it. This time, this manager didn't want to help us find anything, except the gluten free pizza. (As we all know eating gluten free is not the same as eating dairy free.). So I asked if the marinara sauce has Parmesan cheese in it. He told me, "I'd assume so". I asked if he could check the label and he told me everything comes prepackaged and they had thrown out all the labels. They did not have an allergy book either. We eat out several times a week and we've only run into this problem once before. We won't be going back to Giordanos in Naperville until this manager is gone.
(1)Catherine H.
Did delivery and was told it would be an hour. It came 30 minutes after that and was already cold. Safe to say they were busy and we were at the end of their route. However still disappointing
(2)Jen K.
I know my review probably isn't fair to most of you. But there's just something about this Giordano's location. It's cramped and slow. I think a bigger location would suit them well. Everyone has their favorite Chicago pizza, and Giordano's is at the bottom of my list. This isn't to say it's BAD, but I just find it bland and nothing special. The sauce is nothing, the crust is mediocre at best, and it's not a cheap meal. Bah humbug, I guess. I'd take Lou Malnati's or Gino's East any day over this place.
(3)Gary A.
Service was quick and friendly, but the Northside Italian Beef was a lump of dough wrapped around flavorless, dry beef.
(3)Michael M.
Great deep dish and fried ravioli. Not as busy or as noisy as Lou's down the street. The spinach deep dish is tasty.
(5)K W.
I haven't eaten at Giordanos recently, I usually grab takeout and I'm headed for home. My brother came into town recently and requested Giordanos for dinner, so since we all head to eat an run in different directions afterwards, we decided to actually stay and eat at the restaurant for a change. I got to the restaurant at just the right time, it was 5:55 on a Friday night and the place wasn't packed yet but was quickly filling up. By the time we left there was what looked like a pretty decent wait, so we were glad to get there when we did. We were promptly seated, there were four adults plus my 7mo old nephew. We got a table in the back and had a decent amount of space to spread out and found a place to put the car seat that was out of the way. Our waitress took our drink and food order at the same time... it's Giordanos, you know we are going to order deep-dish pizza. Order is placed and both my sister and brother-in-law enjoyed salads before the pizza. The salads both looked sizable and good, it wasn't a skimpy salad so that was a nice benefit. The large deep-dish pizza arrives and we all dig in, two delicious pieces per adult and the pizza was finished! The waitress we had was great. She was quick to refill our drinks and check on us frequently during the visit; it was a great experience for all of us. Giordanos is my favorite deep-dish pizza! There is no comparison, sorry Lou's fans you pizza just isn't as good as Giordanos. I look forward to visiting again soon and eating my favorite pizza in town!
(4)Jeanne P.
Was at Giordano's for a wedding rehearsal dinner 4/4/14. Only thing that wasn't 5 stars was that bride & groom were late getting there & they ended up without seats until another table left & was cleared. Not sure if more people showed than expected or what, but felt something should have worked out. Food was awesome, especially the veggie pizza!!
(4)Erick H.
Pizza was not as good as usual. Crust was rather tough, but the sauce was just as good as always.
(3)Hans C.
We went to downtown Naperville on a Friday night with the intention of eating at Lou Malnati's, but it was completely packed with a 45 minute wait for seating. I suggested Giordano's down the block as an alternative. Turned out to be a good decision. We were seated immediately with no wait at all, and the service was great. The deep dish is good, but it's definitely not God-tier like Lou's. Like if Lou's pizza was a 10, Giordano's would be her 7.5 friend that you would only go home with because that 10 shot you down. Still quite doable, but only because it's the next best thing at that particular moment. The sauce and cheese of the pizza are great, but Lou's destroys them in the crust and sausage department. Lou's has that corn meal, olive oily quality to their crust. Giordano's has more of your standard doughy flour crust. Also, Giordano's disperses their sausage in little balls versus Malnati's entire solid layer of sausage. Like I said, the pizza is good enough, but it's not fork-and-knife awesome. This Giordano's is a great location with great food and service. Good pizza, but without that wow factor that Lou's induces. I'm sure Giordano's deep dish passes as Chicago-style in Texas or Minnesota, but when I have friends visiting from out of town, I send 'em Lou's way to get a real taste of this city.
(4)Sherwin C.
When talking about Giordano's, it's almost impossible to not talk about Lou Malnati's as well. Both of these iconic Chicago pizzas are great and it's really tough to choose which one of them is better. In my opinion, both of them are winners in their own way. Lou Malnati's if you like a nice buttery flavor and a strong aroma from your ingredients and Giordano's if you like your pizza a little wetter, fresher tasting, and lighter. I wouldn't mind having either one any day of the week and my special stuffed crust pizza and tropic delight pizza I had on my last trip were both excellent. This was complemented by a very addictive cheese garlic tomato bread as an appetizer. I've gone to several Giordano's locations now and the food never disappoints.
(5)Saba A.
A little note, sign up for Groupon and you will save more! Preorder your pizza, and just start with the Mozarella sticks because they will fill your stomach just right as you anxiously wait for a struffed crust pizza! I get mine with Spinach and order a small. 2 slices is enough for me! YUM! :)
(5)Thauma T.
We used to love this place, but the quality has slipped enough now, that I am now done with it. I have had dozens of stuffed spinach pizzas from this Giordanos over the years. The last one had sauce that was markedly different and was saturated with garlic. I'm not sure what's happened, but for a $30 pizza, you'd better hit the mark. Oh well, back to making them at home.
(2)Sandy S.
This was our go-to pizza place until we moved out-of-state. We LOVE their stuffed pizza . Thin crust, in my opinion, is better than Lou's. Don't get me wrong, we love Lou Malnati's, too, but Giordano's thin is better. Both G and D are awesome in their own way, but we love all the cheese on Giordano's, the pepperoni and the sauce. Parking in this location is tough! We would go pick up our pies. One of us would drop the other off in front to run in and get them, drive around the block a few times and pick them up. Be prepared for your stuffed pizza to take 45 minutes to cook. We have eaten inside the restaurant. It's very nice. Good service. Remember to look for coupons just to help bring the cost down. Since moving from Naperville to MN, it's really now just hitting me how much I loved this pizza. Chain pizza places just can't stand up to the ingredients, freshness and made-to-order. Oh my, I could just cry. I miss it THAT much. It IS expensive, but you'll be hard pressed to find better-unless you're in New York. When I die, I want Giordano's served after the funeral. I kid you not.
(5)Philip G.
Before I go any further, I want to say we had a stuffed pizza from Giordano's-Naperville. It was very good -- what we have come to expect. But the service was different. I had called in a pizza for pickup. I suspected there might be a problem from the start. It was clear that English was not the first language of the person who picked up the call and took my order. Fortunately, the order was simple and I could state it 4 words - large, stuffed, special pizza. When asked for a name, I provided my first name and spelled out the 4 letters slowly and carefully. When we arrived 45 minutes later to pick up the pizza, they said they didn't have an order us. After going round and round for 5 minutes or so, it turns out that they had it under a surname that only shared the first letter with the name I had spelled for them. Wasted time, but we did get our pizza. We got home and opened up the pizza box. We had our stuffed pizza, but they had neglected to cut it into slices. Really!! Who doesn't cut a pizza?! It wasn't like they were particularly busy. Our order was before the rush of the evening dining. This experience won't stop us from getting a pizza at the Naperville Giordano's again. All things considered, the service mistakes were small. Nevertheless, they indicate that the management of this restaurant is losing the handle on the quality of their service and it is affecting their customers.
(2)Yeonhy H.
I went to the location in dt naperville last night to pick up my pizza. The one star is for the rude woman in her 50s with short blond hair who I think was a manager. I told her on the phone repeatedly that I wanted the " special" with only half sausage. I know this bc I don't eat sausage. When I got there she rudely interrupted me to tell me she had taken the call herself and no I said no mushroom. I attempted to tell her that wasn't true but she again interrupted me getting louder stating SHE had taken the call herself (as if she was the end all be all in phone orders) and she didn't make a mistake. She wouldnt fix it. My friend insisted we just take it and go. I've loved this place for over 10 years but will not be coming back due to this woman. She's rude, loud and horrible with customer service. If she's a manager, that's even worse.
(1)Birgitte C.
Very good Chicago deep dish pizza, but too pricey. Their competitor I feel is better and less expensive. But, the pizza was very good and the service was exceptional!
(3)Jeremy P.
Best stuffed pizza ever! Puts Lou's and Gino's to shame! They make the best crust! Not too doughy, not too thin (Lou's) and they most importantly they don't use cornmeal on the crust (Lou's and Gino's)!!! I am not a sausage pizza type of person but this place has the best tasting sausage I have ever had! Will make ANYONE love sausage! Also, their house salad is delicious! Love the homemade lemon dressing! Overall, if you want to show someone what true stuffed pizza is supposed to taste like.... Take them to giordano's in downtown Naperville!
(5)Penny M.
My parents hosted my bridal shower of 57 people here in their party room and it was a hit - The owner was as accomodating as can be and the food was delicious as usual. If you are looking for a place to host your party/shower in the downtown Naperville area that can accomodate 50+ people I would highly recommend this restaurant. Many places we had looked into downtown Naperville could hold between 30-40 tops, so we were thrilled that Giordano's had excellent party packages. They let us pick our arrangement of the tables and had extra sign in tables and present tables outside the party room for us. They also had a personal server to serve the pizza at the food table. The pizza itself was just as expected, delicious stuffed deep dish pizza with a perfect crust. They also allowed us to bring in our own cupcakes for dessert. Cannot say enough great things about the service and food at this location. Much thanks to them for a wonderful bridal shower.
(5)Ericka A.
My friend wants to order pizza. After eating Papa John's almost everyday for an entire year in high school, I was pretty much over pizza and maybe order it once a year and rarely make my own. But we both are too lazy to make anything or go out and he wants to order more crappy pizza. I finally put my food down and draw the line. We're not getting pizza! I refuse! I go to my trusted Yelp and search for delivery in Naperville. Guess what? It's all pizza, and a few Asian places. Nothing very promising. I am about to give up and go to the grocery store to make something when I spot Giordano's and get the cravings to get stuffed. The friend laughs at me because it's pizza. He quickly learns how wrong he is. This is not pizza, this is THE pizza. Not only is their product a bajillion times better than anything else in the area, but they've also made ordering it as easy as 1-2-3. Besides the actual cooking time taking a while, which it always does in order for them to make sure it is packed full of AT LEAST three different animals, I didn't have to wait that long between order and consumption.
(4)Jake S.
This was suggested by the staff at my hotel and the food was outstanding. I highly suggest their stuffed pizzas but they are huge. I had a small and it ended up being about enough for three meals, and I'm not a small guy. I will definitely stop in the next time I come through Naperville.
(5)Shad H.
Best pizza I've ever had, fairly good service (long wait for table, but it's too be expected). I can't say any more, it's a 6/5 stars....
(5)Howard L.
This is an OK pizza place, and popular with young families. Best feature is it's great location in downtown Naperville. We had a thin sausage and mushroom pizza and chicken oreganato (over fettucine), both ok - not bad, but not exceptional. They have two dining rooms and a bar area, and capacity is not as massive as it might appear from Main Street. There's a lot of traffic and they handle it pretty quickly, as we had about a 20 minute wait. With all the kids, it's not cleanest place, and it kinda felt like an upscale version of the last Chuck N Cheese we were in (and that was a while ago).
(3)Alex L.
Came here one night with a couple friends to try out their famous deep dish pizza. Did not call beforehand and so we had to wait ~40 minutes for it to come out, will definitely do that next time. We also ordered the garlic bread, which was alright. I think I'll go for the mozzarella sticks next time. Ordered half jalapenos and pepperoni half sausage. Both were decently good, I might have been slightly disappointed because I was expecting to have my mind blown at the goodness of this pizza. It was a pretty big pizza and we ended up taking a couple slices home. Lo and behold, my mind was blown the next day. Giordano's pizza has to be the BEST TASTING reheated pizza I have ever had. No joke, i would honestly say it tasted better reheated than when I had it at the restaurant. No doubt this might have been a fluke and is definitely worth a second trial. I definitely look forward to testing this out again.
(3)Tessa G.
I went here the other day with one of my best girlfriends and I believe this was my first time dining at this location. We wanted to bop around downtown Naperville on a Saturday night and snag some pizza. We called ahead before we even left the house to see if they would accept reservations (or if they found them to be necessary) and they said they were pretty busy but we decided to wait it out. We did have an option to pre-order our pizza once we got there and put our name down, but we weren't in some huge hurry or looking to shorten our time out. Luckily, their buzzers have a two block radius so you can spend your time waiting somewhere a little better than a crowded waiting space filled with hungry people. We bopped around Anderson's Bookstore whilst waiting for our pizza. As we arrived back,we were seated and easily ordered. We started with the Spinach Artichoke dip, which luckily wasn't served with chips, but instead came with little slices of garlic toast, which were a much better pairing and it made it way easier to scarf down. We ordered a small deep dish that didn't take too long to get there and was brought out in good accordance to the time we finished our appetizer. The service was really good as well and for it being a busy Saturday night, everything was expedient. I was bummed that one of the only times I went to order a drink while I was out, was the one time that the restaurant was out of tonic. Oh well, I suppose I saved myself seven bucks. I read in a previous review that they didn't have pineapple, however, I actually got excited the other night because they did have it. I really wanted it on half of my pizza, but decided to get sausage instead. At this point in time I could totally down some pineapple stuffed crust...Here's to next time!
(3)Josh N.
On par with the great deep dish pizza joints in Chicago. Ordered the cheese pizza and it had a nice and buttery crust.
(3)Matt H.
The people who are calling this pizza overrated have clearly been drinking some funky Kool-aid. Giordano's is the best deep dish pizza I have ever had, far superior to pretty much all other options. Gino's East is bird food compared to Giordano's, and that's the truth, Ruth. A major feather in the Giordano's cap is that every location seems to be pretty consistent. I've probably had pizza at five different locations over the years, and have never been disappointed. This location in Naperville is no exception, as the atmosphere was good, the waitress was attentive and friendly, and the pizza was just as excellent as always. This time we had the tropic-something-or-whatever pizza, which is Canadian bacon and pineapple-- I'm pretty nuts about pineapple pizza. It is also conveniently located in downtown Naperville, with a free public parking lot right across the street. It's nice not to have to find a parking garage, as all of the previous Giordano's locations I had hit up (aside from the ones in the far out suburbs) seemed to require me to park blocks away, or find public transportation to get there. Also, didn't have the ridiculous lines of the ones downtown. Highly recommended pizza goodness.
(5)Tom T.
Yes, it is the large chain. But yes, it is awesome. Definitely one of the best in the city (along with Unos/Dues and Pequods). Everyone has their own preferences but no way can anyone even compare that inferior pie at Lou Mals!!
(5)Ednalice P.
My husband loves to go to Giordano's in downtown Naperville. Since we moved to IL (3 years ago) we have been visiting this place with family and friends. Unfortunately, the last two visits were a disaster. On one occasion, the greeter forgot to tell the waitress. We were waiting for about 20 minutes for her. She was very nice and she apologized for the delay and explained what happened. After our wait the manager came to tell us that one of our pizza was spill with beer and we have to wait 20 additional minutes. I was very disappointed with this and we decided not to coming back... :( The last time our order took almost an hour to came out :(
(2)Stephen H.
No place to Chicagoland is complete without some pizza. Well, this is Naperville and they now have both Giordanos and Lou Malnatis as well as Rosebuds. i had the simple round deep dish with pepperoni and an antipasto salad. Delicious. Our waiter was Nick. He was fantastic!
(4)Brandy W.
First experience having Chicago-style pizza and boy was I impressed. Let's just say I attempted a second slice and I was close to my breaking point. Moving to Chicago soon and I can't wait to be a regular... well of course then I'll be obese... but who cares, right? It's cold there... I'll just buy a bigger jacket. Hey, don't judge.
(5)John D.
I've enjoyed Giordano's over the years. Another very good local pizza place. Like most other places, chances are very good you may not need to order anything else. If you do get them, appetizers I would suggest are mozzarella sticks, breaded zucchini, breaded Mushrooms. The garlic & cheesy breads are also very good. Chicken wings & strips are also solid but might be overkill unless you're in a large group. The staff are also very friendly people also. Now if you don't know this, I will tell you now. Expect the wait to be between 30-40 minutes (carry out or dine in; check their Internet site and they make it pretty clear). If you go the route of pasta, I suggest the lasagna (very hearty especially in the fall and winter) or the fettuccini Torino (chicken in extra virgin olive oil & garlic, mixed with our own red and Alfredo sauce; you may also get it with shrimp). All the pasta dishes are fantastic so you can't go wrong in my opinion. As far as sandwiches go, I don't eat them often because I want pizza or pasta when I come here. If you do, go with the meatball or the chicken Parmesan. Now as it relates to salads, go with the antipasto salad (ham, Genoa salami, Provolone cheese, black olives, red onion, pepperocini peppers, cucumbers, & tomatoes) or the Caprese salad (tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil dressed with house balsamic vinaigrette- great in the summer). Now lets get the matter at hand, the pizza. If deep dish is too much for you, then the thin crust will work perfectly for you. The crust is very good (generally not to crispy or too gooey). Regardless what direction you decide, the sauce has a very nice flavor and the cheese is topped generous. If my mood possesses me to, I'll get the special (sausage, mushrooms, green peppers & onions) . Not sure why I'm naming the choice of topping but I will: I prefer: Sausage, Mushroom, Green Peppers, Onions, Black Olives, Fresh Garlic. I "get" these: *Spinach, Ground Beef, Fresh Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers, Green Olives. I don't mind: Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon I can't have: Anchovies, *Shrimp (allergic) I don't "get" these at all: Pineapple, Broccoli (you like these, I'm not mad at you but I still don't get it). The crust is very very good, excellent texture. Love the thick crust. If you get the large, chances are very good you're taking some home (unless you're with a large group). One thing I can say is that the flavors never over power me but yet still very rich. I have no complaints and can't recall having a bad pizza here. One of several locations in the area. If you eat it with a fork, no problem. 4 3/4 out of 5.
(4)Robin S.
Seem we waited a long time for our food, Pasta was under cooked and missing ingredient on the pizza, meat balls were really over cooked. The waiter said he talk to the manager about the missing ingredient and would take money off the bill but only really took off the money they had charged for the item. I would not go back again. Very disappointed.
(1)Preston A.
The Lou Salad is amazing. All their deep dish pizza's are awesome. This imy wife's favorite place for pizza.
(5)Lila G.
I went this past weekend with my boyfriend, it had been about two years since we had Giordano's so we were excited! We ordered out stuffed pizza before we were seated since it was packed! After 30 minutes of waiting, we were finally seated. The server took about 10 minutes to come to our table. She took our drink order and confirmed that the pizza will be coming soon. When we got out pizza it was cold..but yet tasty, we both wish it were a bit warmer but we didn't say anything.
(3)Christina R.
Being new to the Chicago suburbs (new to IL even), I asked a friend for a recommendation for the best Chicago deep dish in the area and this is what she told me. We went there and loved it. If you're in the mood for deep dish - this is the place!
(4)Leonard M.
So this is my first ever deep-dish pizza... I ordered a starter Caesar salad and a deep-dish ham and bacon pizza. The girls that took the order were beyond lost! An hour and a half later the salad and pizza were delivered. The salad was 90% white and yellow romaine lettuce 10% green. It was OK; I ate about half and chucked it. I then eagerly opened the pizza box and was not impressed. I sliced a wedge and started eating. It was just a horrid taste. It tasted like someone dropped a salt shaker on the pizza. I was not hot, it did not look good, and it did not taste good. Cost me $38 for garbage! Just stay away and order good NY style pizza! Hell Papa Johns will deliver me a pizza for 12 bucks!
(1)Vivian H.
So after trying Lou Malnati's and finding the cornmeal crust odd, I was recommended by a friend to Giordano's, where the flour crust was much more satisfying. The ingredients and flavors were quite as good though...
(3)Osmond S.
Meh. It's not bad, but it's also not the gustatory orgasm that people make it out to be. I think Chicago has a lot more to offer than Giordano's. The hype that surrounds this place makes it seem much better than it really is. The stuffed deep dish is ok, but a little disappointing. It seems to be more about quantity than quality. Or maybe I'm completely mistaken and this is supposed to be a cheese eating contest. But what surprised me was the spinach and artichoke dip. I really loved that. I expected the garbage you get at Applebees, but this was so much better. So all in all, this place is ok.
(3)Jaime C.
I have been a Giordano's fan since 1981. This Naperville location fulfills the tradition of Giordano's great food and service. The only complaint is that it is smaller and gets crowded.
(5)Bryan B.
My new #1 pick in terms of Chicago pizza! In the case of Giordano's, deep dish = deep satisfaction! You don't really need to add toppings, because you really can't taste them through the flavorful cheese, well-seasoned crust, and impeccable sauce. They also have this GREAT chessy pizza bread that's perfect to munch on while you're waiting for your pizza.
(5)Garrick G.
Giordano's serves a great Chicago style pie. We were able to place our order while waiting for a table. Because of this we had our pizza delivered to the table shortly after being seated. The small deep dish pizza was more than my wife and I could finish in one setting.
(5)Shelly A.
Giordano's is falling down the list of GREAT Chicago Deep Dish pizza places year after year. I really only go to this location when the Lou Malnati's around the corner has a line that's too long. But seriously the sauce is lame, and the crust is sooo dry compared to other pizza joints. I really am at the point where I don't care much for Giordano's...Lou's - Ginos - Pequads really have them beat and sometimes I just rethink my dinner plans if Lou's is busy and I really don't feel like waiting an hour for Giordano's.
(3)Dan P.
Giordano's serves the classic Chicago style deep dish pizza, with other Italian classics including various pasta dishes, as well as salads. The wait staff is friendly and courteous, the place is clean is respectable, and kid friendly. The pizza is of excellent quality, from the simple cheese pizza to pizzas with multiple toppings in them. The appetizers are also tasty and high quality; I enjoyed the garlic bread while waiting for my pizza. Both were outstanding, and I'd definitely come back for more. Don't worry about the long waiting time for the pizza-Chicago style deep dish always takes awhile for all of the cheese to bake. The wait staff will be very attentive during the course of your meal. The pizza is a good value for your money, it's very filling, so you won't leave hungry. The bottom line: It's a great place for authentic Chicago style pizza! You won't leave hungry, and you'll enjoy a great meal while you're here. The waiting time is good, considering the location of downtown Naperville and the type of restaurant.
(5)Kent L.
Last visit: June 2008. Sunday lunch for three. Mozzarella sticks, large stuffed 1/2 pepperoni, 1/2 sausage pizza. The first of many Giordano's locations that I have been to, and I have to say, I still remember the service being top notch and the environment very comfortable. Great restaurant, location highly recommended. If you've never been, get the stuffed pizzas! I always get the large stuffed pepperoni, but you are free to do half and half pizzas as well! No wait time for seating when we went for lunch on a Saturday. Value scale: 10/10.
(5)Chanh S.
It's Giordanos! What more can I say? It's the best pizza and always will be.
(5)Beth G.
Grrrr.... parking sucks around here, but it's not their fault. Lou's is still my #1 choice of deep dish pizza. But the fam and I had a gift certificate burning a hole in our pockets so off we went. Fast, friendly service. Their appetizer combo plate is huge and too much for just 3 people. We did our best though. It worked out perfectly because girlspawn only eats mozzarella sticks, the husband only eats fried mushrooms, and I love fried zucchini. They ordered thin crust, I ordered the 10 inch deep dish. I was bursting at the seams after only one slice. Damn all that fried zucchini. But I had enough left over for lunch the next two days. And all the co-workers were hatin'.
(4)Barbara G.
Ordered a thin crust pizza with 3 ingredients. This pizza was tasteless. And it cost 30 bucks.
(1)Yo D.
Dining in is a pleasant experience, while delivery brings dour drivers. The pizza is good, though not a unique experience. And their stuffed pizza, something I don't really like because I'd rather not feel like I swallowed an anvil, is similar to a number of places. Their menu says Famous Stuffed Pizza, though I think they're just pointing out that stuffed pizza is, in fact, famous.
(3)Jessica D.
This is our favorite Giordano's location, even though we've only been to two in Chicagoland. This one's a favorite because of the quick seating times, fast and friendly waiters, cool flat screen tvs with sports, and delectable (of course!) menu items.
(4)Mr. R.
the best pizza in chicagoland area by far!!!!!!!
(5)Melissa H.
A tad overrated here. I've tried the pasta, and it had very fresh tomato sauce, although it tasted very bland and spiceless to me. I was disappointed in the thick crust pizza here. At Giordano's the deal breaker was the extra layer of dough they place on top of the toppings, like a true pie. The issue with this extra layer is that it doesn't cook correctly after tomato sauce is placed on top. My pizza crust was crispy and hot, but the top layer of dough was still stringy and spongy. I almost wondered if I was going to get sick from eating uncooked dough. As for service, I have a mixed review. I waited at the bar for my table, and the bartender was fantastic- attentive and helpful. If you are waiting for a table at the bar, you are able to pre-order your deep dish so it will hit your table sooner (just be sure not to order it TOO early, or you won't have a table to eat on). Our table server, however, was not attentive. My drink went empty for over half a slice of pizza. Overall, a decent place if you're in the area, but if I'm specifically out for deep dish, I'll go elsewhere.
(3)Julia S.
We went there with family about two months ago and great service. They were so so so packed and you can place your order early and belly up to the bar, drink a few, your buzzer goes off and by time you sit down your pizza comes up in about 15 minutes! Great homemade mayo based dressing. Thick and thin pizzas are amazing. If you like meat get sausage and mushrooms. They literally cover the whole pizza with a sausage patty...bring some tums! They do not have pineapple :( But anything there is serious amazing. Lots of cheese and lots of take home boxes!
(5)Jarod H.
Called ahead for wait time for a table for 2 and was told there was none. 20 minutes later when we got there it was 45 minutes...but we could pre-order our pizza while we waited. Interesting...
(3)Steve J.
I used to live in Chicago when I was little, so when I came back to visit my uncle, I wanted to relive the fond memories I had of eating Giordano's. Granted, when you're little you don't eat out much, so I don't know about the other pies in the city, but even without comparing others, the stuffed pizza here sets the standard. Last time I was here, I had the stuffed special, which comes with sausage, mushrooms, peppers, and onions, and it was delicious - thick tomatoes on top, abundant toppings, all on top of a chewy crust that had a good bite. Next time you're in Chi-Town, skip White Castle and go straight to Giordano's.
(5)Private I.
We get delivery. It's really good because it arrives hot and in the time frame that they tell you. I'm not a fan of deep dish in general, but Giordano's has a good version of this Chicago-style pizza favorite. What I'm a bigger fan of is their chicken wings - big and very meaty. I also love their french fries. They make a mean submarine sandwich too. Put the other half of the sub in the fridge and the next day the bread still has its balance of firm outside and soft inside. No soggy bread to deal with later. Prices are good. Customer service has always been friendly.
(4)Ben S.
Giordano's is the best deep dish in Chicagoland. I've tried Lou's, Gino's, etc. This is better than the rest.
(5)Alexandra K.
I am extremely bias when it comes to pizza. I take pride in the pies that grace my taste buds. That being said, I have almost always discounted the credibility of Chicago-style pizza. My boyfriend insisted that I owed it one last try. We went to Giordano's while in Naperville, and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. I feel like all of my reviews incorporate some sort of Seinfeld reference, and in this case, junior mints are to Kramer as Giordano's is to my boyfriend. The portions are large, and the pies are very customizable. I ordered our pizza with fresh garlic and it was amazingly fragrant and delicious. We ordered the smallest pizza they serve and it was still too much food. It didn't break the bank, either; our meal was just over $10. I highly recommend Giordano's.
(5)Rich K.
Can't really tell the difference between Lou Malnati's and this place. There both just okay.
(3)Eric R.
The stuffed pizza has a great taste, tho I don't think you get a lot of toppings its mostly cheese and bread, but none the less its tastes good. Over all I think the stuffed pizza is a little pricey for the amount of toppings that come on it.
(4)Juliana T.
This rating is 3 3/4 stars. I'm biased about Chicago style pizza. My personal, hands down, favorite Chicago style pizza is still Zachary's pizza in Berkeley, CA. I've tried other pizza places and my taste buds still turn towards Zach. But, Giordano's is a pretty close second. That said, I still enjoyed my slice. I tried... when in Chicago, do as the Chicagoans do. Eat their pizza!
(4)Nora X.
Giordano's is a chain whose general claim to fame is a very good deep dish pizza to my understanding. Their especially well-known one is the spinach stuffed pizza. This Naperville Giordano's recently opened (spring-summer 2006) and I have been there three times. The interior is nicely decorated, although I don't care for plastic tablecloths.. I suppose they are easier to clean. Carry out timing is prompt and often there are coupons featured in those TV guides from the Chicago Tribune. The pizza has varied in quality every time I have eaten there although it has always been good. The crust was nice and crispy but soft on the inside one of the times, but a bit soggy the last and a bit tough at other times. The cheese is ample but becomes overwhelming after one-two slices. I can't eat more than 1 (I am a 5'2 high school girl though :P) Granted, you ARE asking for a deep dish pizza so I suppose that's expected. The spinach and tomato sauce are both yummy and not too salty. I really do like this place and will continue going -- probably not more than once every few months though.
(4)Miguel R.
Um, if you live in chicago you shouldn't have to read my review. You either love it or ya don't. If you're visiting - I think Giordano's is a must visit! That's it - I'm a big guy, i like to eat - and i eat a lot. I can only eat two slices of the stuffed pizza. It's amazing.
(5)E d.
I've eaten here several times with my two sons. We love the pizza and feel it is on the same level as Lou's and Gino's. At this location, the service is decent and average. Every time we eat there, I give the staff the opportunity to excel, but they seem to be okay with just being average. Even when I made a special request for our appetizer, the waiter refused to do it and said "hey, the economy is rough and we would lose money by that request". Maybe they have way too many customers and are doing too well, so they probably don't need my business. Maybe they don't like young kids eating there, even if my two sons are very quiet and polite. I honestly don't know, except that I will only eat there again when Lou's has a long line. If the service is better, I will update this review and change it for the better. If the manager or owner cares, they can respond to this review by clicking on "send a message".
(2)Paul A.
OK, I confess. I used to take my dates to Giordanos on 63rd and California and go next door to buy beer to bring back and enjoy with our pie. Maybe at that time we were too young to drink, but that pizza - unreal! There are plenty of the franchised outlets around and few seemed to have that same great, rich, slightly spicy taste until the Naperville store. I don't know if someone hid the recipe or left something out, but Naperville cracked the code. My beer tastes have evolved from Old Style to Sam Adams (I think that's a step up), but the pan pizza here rocks. Only thing keeping the score from perfection is the unwillingness to accept phone, then dine in ordering - could be a weekend thing. Eat - then eat some more.
(4)Summer R.
Great pizza but thin and stuffed! Giordano's beats Lou Malnati's hands down. The sauce is flavorful and the pizza has plenty of cheese and toppings. Service in has always been good even when I've eaten there during peak times. If I had a wish list, it would be for a good slice of cake or cupcake for birthday celebrations. The one time I was there for a birthday, they brought out a pretty tasteless piece of cake with a half burnt candle. The birthday boy was disappointed in the cake....but who goes there for cake, right? Won't stop me from coming back....we will just have our cake at home!
(5)Lee G.
The most over-rated pizza place I have ever been to. I have tried thin and deep dish. The deep dish had a dry cracker texture followed by a brick of bland mozzerella and what seems to be canned sauce pored over the top. I have tried to eat at this resturaunt at several locations because everytime someone says you don't like it because you didn't get it from this giordanos. Down town by the train staton was the only time I thought it was pretty good the sauce seemed fresh, but in the burbs forget it. I will take lou malnati's any day over this pizza at least the crust is not flavorless.
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