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Restaurants in Downtown

Giordano's

4.2
4,134 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

Things to Know

Giordano's is an authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizzeria on 16th Street in Denver known for its thick, hearty crusts and meat-loaded pies, offering a satellite location of the world-famous Chicago original.

Reviewers consistently praise the authentic deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwich as standout dishes that justify both the longer wait times and advance reservations needed due to the restaurant being perpetually packed.

  • Deep-dish pizza with thick, hearty crust loaded with toppings and meat
  • Italian beef sandwich with tender beef, melted mozzarella, and flavorful au jus for under $15
  • Generous portions across the menu, including calamari, pasta, and notably crispy garlic fries
  • Attentive staff despite being busy
  • Deep-dish pizzas arrive significantly later than other food items, meaning dining companions' meals may cool while waiting
  • Restaurant is always packed and requires advance reservations
  • Staff can be infrequent with table check-ins during busy periods

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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What Visitors Say

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Inspirational Guy

a month ago

I’ve been to the original in Chicago, but this visit was exquisite! We brought a group from our Township for an expo. This was the vote! Stellar. Way to go Denver G’s! Admittedly I forgot to photo the pies full bearing, but that’s because we couldn’t to sink our maws into these stellar pizzas. Chicago style, meat and more meat and the Special. Add to that calamari and a salad and fantastic service. You got yourself one heck of a meal.

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Bharathi Vineet Rao

2 months ago

Great place to eat if you love authentic Italian food. Their deep dish pizza is a must try if you haven't tried one before. We ordered the garlic fries, pasta and sandwich. All tasted great and portion size was good too. It's always packed, so make sure to reserve in advance.

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Peter Soeth

a month ago

Good food that was worth the wait. Staff seemed busy but were quite helpful. They didn’t check on you often and sometimes it was a while between stopping in. Note, if you order a deep dish pizza that will come out later than other food items the people dining with you items will come out.

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Jeffrey Diemler

3 months ago

I know a lot of people don't think chain and restaurants serve good food. I disagree. Stopped in for lunch today. I like their pizzas. But today I went with the Italian Beef sandwich with mozzarella & spicy giardiniera. The beef was tender. Mozzarella was melted and browned nicely. They gave extra giardiniera at no cost. The Au jus had good flavor. Good fries. Really crispy with a tasty coating on them. The sandwich with fries was $14.99. I think it's a great price for the amount of food you get. My bartender, Emma H, did a great job. If you're in the mood for a good sandwich I'd recommend the Italian Beff at Giordano's on 16th Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giordano's worth it in Downtown?

Reviewers consistently praise the authentic deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwich as standout dishes that justify both the longer wait times and advance reservations needed due to the restaurant being perpetually packed. Known for: thick crust deep-dish pizza worth the wait.

What do visitors love about Giordano's?

Deep-dish pizza with thick, hearty crust loaded with toppings and meat Italian beef sandwich with tender beef, melted mozzarella, and flavorful au jus for under $15 Generous portions across the menu, including calamari, pasta, and notably crispy garlic fries Attentive staff despite being busy

Is there anything to know before visiting Giordano's?

Deep-dish pizzas arrive significantly later than other food items, meaning dining companions' meals may cool while waiting Restaurant is always packed and requires advance reservations Staff can be infrequent with table check-ins during busy periods