Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park

I'm visiting from out of town and this res was recommended to us by the hotel and Google. And, it did not disappoint! The waitress was lovely and answered our potentially weird questions about deep dish pizza, and the place was calm and comfortable. We got the bruschetta as an appetizer because the pizza takes so long to make. Oh my goodness, it was some of the best bruschetta we've had! We got a deep dish pizza with onions and one half meatballs. It was yummy and so thick! The sauce was on point. I wish we were staying longer because we'd definitely go back!

We tried Giordano’s during our visit to Chicago. It’s one of the city’s famous spots for deep-dish pizza, so expectations were high. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was nice, but the food itself was just okay — not bad, but not as memorable as we hoped. The pizza was heavy and lacked a bit of flavor. Overall, it was fine for the experience, but I wouldn’t necessarily rush back.

Ordered a starter salad, it was delish! My nephew ordered the large deep dish pizza. Six people shared, each of us eating 1 slice. The other 4 slices were taken back to the hotel for later. My nephew also ordered garlic cheese bread, it was delish. My brother had minestrone soup, a sandwich with garlic cheese fries. The fries were really, really good.

Giordano’s in Rogers Park is exactly what you want when you’re craving classic Chicago deep-dish. The stuffed pizza is thick, cheesy, and unapologetically heavy — in the best way. That buttery crust holds up all the layers of cheese and rich tomato sauce without getting soggy. It’s the kind of meal you plan for, not just grab on the go. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, and the service feels efficient even when it’s busy. If you’re in the neighborhood and want a true Chicago-style pizza experience, this spot definitely satisfies.

The pizza and service is amazing as long as the owner's daughter does not take your order. She will not provide substitutions due to food allergies. I called multiple restaurants and they confirmed that they allow substitutions. I do not know if she is just lazy to press additional buttons or she is trying to charge us extra for each individual topping. She was rude and claimed it was "policy" to not allow substitutions. I hope the owner considers her position a more behind the scene role in this wonderful restaurant.