Chicago pizzaOrdered on video
Thick, pie-like crust with cheese that stays moist.
WhyThis is the main dish featured in the video and shows the Chicago deep-dish style directly.
NEARBY PLACE · Restaurant
Giordano's
Jonmat130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
About this place
A famous Chicago deep-dish pizza spot north of Millennium Park. It features Chicago pizza and calamari with a long bake time.
Taste notes from the video
A concise guide based on what was ordered and described in the feature.
The crust is thick and pie-like, and the cheese stays moist, but it is not described as overwhelmingly cheesy. The calamari is presented as a standard side.
Recommended dishes
calamariOrdered on video
Fried squid served with lemon.
WhyIt is ordered as a starter while waiting for the pizza.Visits and features
See what each feature ordered, described, and highlighted about the visit.
Chicago deep-dish pizza loaded with cheese and a 40-minute bake
The video compares deep-dish pizza at two Chicago spots, Giordano's and Lou Malnati's.
A famous Chicago deep-dish pizza spot north of Millennium Park. It features Chicago pizza and calamari with a long bake time.
Taste notes from the video
The crust is thick and pie-like, and the cheese stays moist, but it is not described as overwhelmingly cheesy. The calamari is presented as a standard side.
Key visit points
- Two restaurants are featured: Giordano's and Lou Malnati's.
- Chicago deep-dish pizza is said to take at least 40 minutes to bake.
- At Giordano's, calamari and Chicago pizza are ordered.
- At Lou Malnati's, Chicago Classic, chicken cream pasta, and salad are shown.
- Lou Malnati's is described as having a better balance of cheese, sausage, and tomato sauce.