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Stories, recipes, and insights from the heart of Chicago's most iconic giordano's deep dish pizza kitchen — crafted with passion since 1974.

Fresh From the Kitchen

Dive into the world of giordano's pizza — from the secrets behind our legendary deep dish crust to Chicago food culture and beyond.

giordano's authentic deep dish pizza with buttery crust fresh from the oven

Featured

The Secret Behind Giordanos Famous Deep Dish Crust

At giordanos, the crust is everything. Our signature buttery, flaky dough has been perfected over five decades. We reveal the key techniques our pizzaiolos use every single day to achieve that iconic crisp-yet-tender bite that keeps guests coming back year after year.

June 10, 2026 Chef Marco 6 min read

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Toppings

Top 5 Giordanos Pizza Toppings Ranked by Our Customers

From Italian sausage to spinach and garlic, our guests have spoken. Discover the most-loved toppings on our giordanos pizza menu and why these combinations became classics.

May 28, 2026 4 min read

Chicago style thin crust pizza sliced into squares on a wooden board

Deep Dive

Deep Dish vs. Thin Crust: What Makes Both Special at Giordanos

The great pizza debate — settled by the people who make both every day. Our kitchen team breaks down the art of each style and why you should try them on your next visit.

May 14, 2026 5 min read

Reheating Giordanos deep dish pizza in a cast iron skillet at home

Tips & Tricks

How to Reheat Deep Dish Pizza and Keep It Perfect

Leftover giordano's deep dish is just as magical — if you reheat it the right way. Our pro tips using a cast iron skillet or oven will make your next-day slice taste like it just came out fresh.

April 30, 2026 3 min read

Historic Chicago pizza culture and the origins of deep dish at Giordanos

History

A History of Chicago Pizza: From the Streets to Giordanos

Chicago's pizza story is rich, flavorful, and full of tradition. Learn how the city that gave birth to deep dish became a world pizza capital and how Giordanos became central to that legend.

April 12, 2026 7 min read

Giordanos kitchen team preparing fresh pizzas and pasta dishes

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Giordanos Kitchen

Ever wondered what it takes to craft hundreds of perfect giordano's pizzas every day? We went inside our Matteson kitchen from early morning prep to the last order of the night — meeting the passionate team that makes every pie extraordinary. Fresh dough, quality ingredients, and decades of know-how combine in a daily ritual of pizza perfection.

March 25, 2026 Giordanos Team 8 min read