About Giordano's
The story of giordano's is a story of passion, family, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect deep dish pizza. From a small Chicago kitchen to a beloved institution across the United States, we've never stopped raising the bar.
How Giordanos Became Chicago's Most Beloved Pizza
The legendary giordano's deep dish pizza was born in 1974 from the warm, flour-dusted hands of Mama Giordano, who brought her cherished Italian Easter pie recipe from the Piedmont region straight to the heart of Chicago.
Brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio, inspired by their mother's devotion to craft, opened the first giordanos location on the South Side of Chicago. The recipe was simple in spirit but extraordinary in execution — a thick, buttery crust, filled to the brim with stretchy mozzarella cheese, fresh toppings, and a robust, slow-simmered tomato sauce on top.
Word spread quickly. Chicagoans lined up around the block. Food writers took notice. And soon, the name giordanos pizza became synonymous with the gold standard of deep dish in the United States. Decades later, we've grown — but our recipe, our values, and our love for great food remain unchanged.
Our Mission & Core Values
At giordanos, every pizza is a promise — to our guests, our community, and to the tradition of great food made with integrity.
Our Mission
To craft deeply satisfying, authentically Italian-inspired deep dish pizza that brings people together — using only the finest ingredients, prepared with care in every single kitchen we operate.
Our Vision
To be recognized as the definitive home of Chicago-style deep dish pizza in the United States — a place where tradition meets innovation and every guest leaves feeling like family.
Our Promise
We promise to use real cheese, scratch-made dough, fresh produce, and honest recipes — the same commitment Mama Giordano made when she first rolled out her dough over 50 years ago.
The Principles Behind Every Slice
These aren't just words on a wall. They're the standards we hold ourselves to every day — from sourcing ingredients to serving guests with genuine hospitality.
View MenuQuality Ingredients
Only the freshest produce, premium meats, and real mozzarella — sourced from trusted suppliers.
Community First
We are rooted in the neighborhoods we serve and give back through local partnerships.
Hospitality
Every guest is welcomed like family — warm, attentive service is our standard, not an exception.
Innovation
We honor tradition while embracing new techniques, flavors, and ways to delight our guests.
Sustainability
From eco-packaging to food waste reduction, we're committed to a greener operation.
Excellence
We never settle. Every pizza, every shift, every guest interaction — we aim to exceed expectations.
The History of Giordanos Pizza
From a single South Side storefront to a celebrated name in American dining — here's how we grew one pizza at a time.
The First Oven Is Lit
Brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio open the original Giordanos location at 2855 W. Balmoral Ave., Chicago, inspired by Mama Giordano's beloved Italian Easter pie recipe brought from Piedmont, Italy.
Chicago Embraces Deep Dish
Giordanos earns its first major press coverage in the Chicago Tribune. Lines stretch out the door every weekend. The phrase "Best Deep Dish in Chicago" starts appearing in local guides.
Expansion Across Chicago
The success of the original location leads to five new Chicago locations. The giordanos brand becomes a recognized institution on the city's dining map, from the North Side to the South Shore.
National Recognition
Food Network features giordano's as one of America's iconic regional dishes. Nationwide shipping of frozen deep dish begins, bringing the Chicago classic to homes across the United States.
Beyond Chicago
Giordanos opens its first out-of-state locations in Florida and Wisconsin. The mission: to deliver an authentic Chicago deep dish experience to guests who can't make the trip to the Windy City.
Digital Ordering Launches
Giordanos launches online ordering and delivery, making it easier than ever to enjoy giordanos pizza at home. The app earns a 4.9-star rating with over 200,000 downloads in the first year.
50 Years & Still Rising
Giordanos celebrates its 50th anniversary with a renewed commitment to quality, community, and the next generation of deep dish lovers. 50+ locations. 1 million pizzas. One legendary recipe.
The People Behind Every Perfect Slice
Our team of culinary professionals and hospitality veterans share one passion: delivering the finest deep dish pizza experience, every single day.
A Culinary Institute of America graduate, Marco has spent 22 years perfecting the deep dish crust. He oversees all recipe development and kitchen standards across every Giordanos location.
With 15 years in restaurant operations, Sofia ensures every Giordanos location runs like clockwork — consistent quality, seamless service, and happy guests from open to close.
James trained in Naples before joining Giordanos 12 years ago. He is the guardian of the original dough recipe — hand-rolled, slow-proofed, and absolutely perfect every time.
Priya brings a decade of luxury hospitality expertise to Giordanos, ensuring that every guest — dine-in or delivery — feels valued, heard, and eager to come back.
Passionate about pizza? We're always looking for talented people to join our team.
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