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Saturday, December 21, 2024

GIODARNO'S - CHICAGO, IL

GIODARNO'S
730 N RUSH STREET
CHICAGO, IL
312-951-0747

When visiting Chicago, I always want to try some Deep Dish Pizza.  My Wife isn't a fan but she agreed to try Giodarno's since it was right across the street from our hotel.  We arrived early and beat the lunch hour crowd.  Service was excellent but it does take awhile to get our Pizza because they make everything fresh to order.  We started with the Italian Salad which was really good.  Liked the dressing.  Decided to try an appetizer so we went with something we don't get in Hawaii.  The Italian Beef Arancino with Giardineira were pretty bland.  Would not order these again.  Our Pizza was ordered with Sausage and Pepperoni and there was not much of either in the Pie.  Couldn't really taste the meats so we didn't care for the Pizza.  Only ate one slice each.  I prefer Gino's East or Lou Malnati's to Giodarno's and would not go back here again for Deep Dish Pizza.

GIODARNO'S


GIODARNO'S MENU






ITALIANO SALAD

ITALIAN BEEF ARANCINI WITH GIARDINEIRA


GIODARNO'S DEEP DISH PIZZA

CHEERS FROM GIODARNO'S

CHEESY


LUNCH AT GIODARNO'S

Sunday, May 20, 2018

LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA - CHICAGO, IL

LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA
1120 NORTH STATE STREET
(at STATE AND RUSH)
CHICAGO, IL 60610
312-725-7777
HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday/Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM 
                 Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Really liked Lou Malnati's. Now I could not eat Deep Dish Pizza too often but once a year or so is plenty.  Lou's is busy.  There was a line out the door when we visited on a beautiful and warm May evening.  We actually were able to place our pizza order in advance while waiting at the bar.  When our table was ready,  we were taken through a maze of rooms adorned with sports memorabilia on the walls.  Some pretty cool stuff on the walls if you are a sports fan.  Absolutely loved the Calamari here.  Probably one of the best I have ever tasted.  Battered and cooked to perfection.  Also enjoyed the Chicken Wings which had a nice heat to them and tasty flavor.  While I am not a big Deep Dish Pizza eater, I did find Lou Malnati's to be delicious.  Problem is I could only eat one piece after the appetizers.  The Pizza is thick and dense and you can really taste the dough but the sauce and toppings do shine through.  

LOU MALNATI'S 

A BEAUTIFUL CHICAGO EVENING
LOU MALNATI'S IS PACKED WITH LINE OUT THE DOOR
BAR AREA
ENJOYED LOU'S WITH FRIENDS FROM CHICAGO
LOU MALNATI'S MENU 
DEEP DISH PIZZA AT ITS BEST

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS 
CALAMARI
TRIO OF DIPS AND PIZZA CHIPS
KIDS MEAL CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH FRIES
THE STAR OF THE SHOW IS DEEP DISH PIZZA
LOU MALNATI'S DEEP DISH PIZZA
I COULD ONLY EAT ONE SLICE
DEEP DISH STYLE PIZZA
TIRAMISU
CHOCOLATE CHIP PIZZA