The Windy City’s most famous pizza is making its way to the nation’s capital. Chicago-based Giordano’s, known for its legendary stuffed deep-dish pizza, is officially set to open in downtown Washington, D.C., in spring 2026.
Back in April, it was announced that Giordano’s had signed on for its first-ever DMV location at 600 14th St. NW, a prime spot near Metro Center. The roughly 7,000SF space has been vacant since December 2023, when Todd English relocated his MXDC Cocina Mexicana to 1610 14th St. NW. New signage posted at the site confirms that the restaurant is on track for a spring 2026 debut, according to PoPville.
Founded in 1974 by brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio, Giordano’s began as a neighborhood pizzeria on Chicago’s South Side, serving their mother’s “Italian Easter Pie” recipe from Torino, Italy. That family creation evolved into what’s now considered the gold standard of Chicago-style stuffed pizza, featuring a buttery deep-dish crust layered with mozzarella, fillings, another thin crust, and rich tomato sauce on top. Since its humble beginnings, Giordano’s has grown into a national brand with over 70 locations across the country, including in Illinois, Florida, Indiana, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Nevada, and Wisconsin…