It all started with a mother's love and a centuries-old Italian recipe. In 1974, Efren and Joseph Boglio honored their mother Mama Giordano by recreating her beloved stuffed Easter pie — a rich, thick, hand-crafted masterpiece unlike anything Chicago had ever tasted. That first restaurant on the North Side of Chicago changed the city's food culture forever.
The giordano's name quickly became synonymous with the ultimate Chicago deep dish pizza experience. Each pie is patiently handcrafted with a double-layered, buttery crust, packed generously with premium mozzarella, fresh toppings, and finished with a robust, vine-ripened tomato sauce on top — a signature unlike any other.
Today, Giordanos continues that same family tradition, serving locals and visitors who travel from around the world to experience an authentic slice of Chicago history. Every giordanos pizza is made with the same care, the same recipes, and the same pride that Mama Giordano instilled in her family more than five decades ago.
These principles guide every decision at Giordanos — from how we source our ingredients to how we welcome guests through our doors.
Born from a family recipe and a mother's love, we treat every guest and team member as an extension of our family. Warmth and belonging are core to who we are.
Every giordanos pizza uses hand-selected cheeses, fresh-pressed dough, and vine-ripened tomatoes. We never cut corners — because our guests deserve the very best.
We source responsibly, prepare daily, and believe that great food starts with honest, real ingredients. No shortcuts, no compromises — ever.
Chicago made us who we are. We give back through local partnerships, charitable giving, and by supporting the neighborhoods that have supported us for decades.
From a single storefront on Chicago's North Side to an iconic American dining institution — here's how giordano's deep dish pizza conquered the world.
Brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio open the first Giordanos on Chicago's North Side, inspired by Mama Giordano's beloved stuffed Easter pie recipe from Turin, Italy.
Just five years in, giordano's pizza earns its first major accolade — "Chicago's Best Pizza" — cementing its place as the city's most beloved deep dish destination.
Giordanos expands across the greater Chicago metro area, bringing the iconic giordanos pizza experience to neighborhoods across the city and surrounding suburbs.
Food Network and major national publications feature Giordanos, introducing the iconic stuffed deep dish to audiences across the United States and beyond.
Giordanos embraces digital innovation, launching one of the first restaurant online ordering platforms — making it easier than ever to enjoy giordanos pizza at home.
Giordanos reaches a landmark milestone with over 65 restaurant locations, each upholding the same hand-crafted recipes and quality standards from 1974.
Giordanos celebrates its golden anniversary — 50 years of serving the world's most beloved stuffed deep dish pizza, honoring Mama Giordano's legacy every single day.
Behind every great giordanos pizza is a passionate team dedicated to quality, hospitality, and the spirit of Chicago's most legendary dining tradition.
Third-generation steward of the giordano's legacy, Marco oversees all operations and guards the original family recipes with uncompromising devotion to tradition and quality.
Trained in Naples and seasoned in Chicago, Chef Elena brings a refined palate and deep respect for tradition to every giordanos recipe, ensuring perfection in each crust and sauce.
With 20 years in restaurant operations, James ensures that every Giordanos location delivers a seamless, consistent experience — from the kitchen to the table, every single day.
Sofia leads Giordanos' hospitality culture, training every team member to deliver the warm, attentive service that keeps guests coming back generation after generation.
Join millions of guests who've made Giordanos a Chicago tradition. Order your deep dish pizza today and taste what 50 years of perfection feels like.
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