Marco Rossi
Executive Chef
With 25 years in Italian-American cuisine, Marco is the guardian of the original giordanos stuffed pizza recipe. His passion for authentic flavors keeps every pie true to Mama Giordano's vision.
Est. 1974
About Giordanos
The story behind giordano's legendary deep dish stuffed pizza — five decades of Chicago tradition, family recipes, and unforgettable flavors.
Our Story
How giordano's Became Chicago's Favorite
Giordano's was born from a simple but powerful idea: pizza should be an experience, not just a meal. In 1974, Efren and Joseph Boglio brought their mother Mama Giordano's prized recipe from the Piedmont region of Italy to the streets of Chicago.
The giordanos deep dish stuffed pizza quickly became a phenomenon. Unlike anything the city had tasted before, each pie was a towering creation of buttery crust, hand-stretched dough, premium toppings, and a river of rich tomato sauce crowned on top — a true masterpiece of Italian-American cooking.
Over five decades, Giordanos grew from a single neighborhood restaurant on Chicago's South Side into a beloved institution with locations across the United States. Yet through every expansion, we have stayed true to the original recipe and the spirit of Mama Giordano's kitchen — fresh ingredients, slow-crafted dough, and pies made with genuine care.
- Hand-stretched dough prepared fresh daily
- 100% whole-milk mozzarella, never processed
- Slow-simmered chunky tomato sauce
- Original Mama Giordano family recipe
50+
Years of Tradition
70+
Locations
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Everything we do at Giordanos is guided by a set of values passed down from Mama Giordano herself — principles that have shaped every pizza we have ever made.
Uncompromising Quality
We source only the finest ingredients — from whole-milk mozzarella to vine-ripened San Marzano tomatoes. No shortcuts, ever.
Community First
Giordanos was born in a Chicago neighborhood. We believe in giving back, supporting local suppliers, and being a true community anchor.
Honest Ingredients
No artificial flavors. No preservatives. Every giordanos pizza is made with real, honest ingredients you can see and taste.
Genuine Hospitality
Every guest is family. From your first slice to your last bite, we're committed to making your Giordanos experience truly memorable.
Our Journey
A Half-Century of giordanos History
From a single humble restaurant on Chicago's South Side to a nationally beloved brand — here is how giordanos pizza became an American legend.
1974
The Birth of a Legend
Efren and Joseph Boglio open the first Giordanos restaurant on Chicago's South Side, serving Mama Giordano's famous stuffed deep dish pizza recipe for the first time to the public.
1979
City-Wide Recognition
Chicago Magazine names Giordanos the city's best deep dish pizza. Lines stretch around the block and the giordanos name becomes synonymous with stuffed pizza excellence across the city.
1988
Expanding Across Chicago
Giordanos opens its 10th Chicago-area location, solidifying its status as the city's premier deep dish pizza destination. The giordanos pizza recipe remains unchanged and guarded closely.
1997
Nationwide Shipping Launches
Giordanos begins shipping frozen deep dish pizzas nationwide, allowing fans across the United States to enjoy authentic giordanos pizza from the comfort of their own homes.
2011
Rebirth & New Leadership
Following a restructuring, Giordanos emerges stronger under new ownership. Investment in staff, kitchens, and quality ingredients drives a celebrated renaissance of the brand.
2024
50 Years & Still Rising
Giordanos celebrates its golden anniversary with 70+ locations, millions of loyal fans, and the same original recipe that started it all. The giordanos legacy continues, one magnificent pie at a time.
The People Behind the Pizza
Meet the Giordanos Team
Our passionate team is the heart of everything we do. From our executive chefs to our dining room staff, every member of the Giordanos family is dedicated to making your experience extraordinary.
Sofia Chen
Director of Operations
Sofia ensures every Giordanos location delivers the same exceptional experience. Her meticulous standards and warm leadership keep our team inspired and our guests coming back.
James Kowalski
Head Dough Artisan
James has hand-crafted Giordanos dough for over 18 years. He treats each batch like a work of art — fermented slowly, stretched lovingly, and baked to a perfect golden crisp every time.
Lucia Moretti
Head of Guest Experience
Lucia embodies the Giordanos spirit of warm Italian hospitality. She trains and leads our front-of-house teams to ensure every guest feels like they are dining at Mama Giordano's own table.