Best Frozen Deep Dish Pizza | Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Review (Giordano's Vs. Lou Malnati's)

[@CBearsNews]

Lou’s are supposed to be baked inside the foil container it came in

[@biscorbit]

Exactly. I've had both and Lou's is better on all categories

[@austinstenberg1532]

Lou's needs to be thrown in the trash

[@psylettagilroy]

We just got our Giordano's shipment in today and can't wait to have it for dinner tonight! Woohoo!

[@charlottebanks7903]

Good video, but what I'm tripping on is how you can follow Giordano's instructions to a T but with Lou's you decide not to bake it in the provided pan?

[@fantasticvoyage262]

I was wondering that too.

[@TRUCKERMANN92]

Thanks for making this!,I live in Jacksonville FL and its not really a lot of Pizza restaurants around here that makes Chicago style pizza,now I know which one is the best to order!

[@aliceansfield9195]

Hi- enjoyed vid but would have expected to see closeups of each pizza once it’s cut into.

[@brianwood4170]

Awesome video! Keep up the great content. We are going to order Lous from gold belly and this is by far the best review I have found.

[@davenc8527]

First, as someone who spent the first 20 years of my life in Chicago, I was super interested in your video. Second, your family is incredibly awesome. Congratulations on raising such wonderful children. I love your Mom as well. And...although both brands are iconic, I agree with your pick of Giordano's. Thank you!

[@MrDan11422]

One thing you should order from Lous is thier salad dressing. It is a sweet vinaigrette dressing. My wife and I went there on our honeymoon had a salad with the house dressing. It was so awesome I had to get more, so we bought 2 bottles from the restaurant to take home. A few months later I wind up ordering more bottles through thier website. It is unlike any salad dressing I have ever had. So good.

[@swhmetta]

That was fun! Very helpful too! Well done!

[@JOHN1010KNOWNBYHIM]

Thank you for this...Big Answer! Now I am confused because all the comments say Lou Malnatis...anyway you do have a beautiful family praise God, God bless you...John 3:16

[@puppiesfurrypuppylove3371]

Yuuuup. 🎉G’s LITERALLY made my eyes water it was so good.😅

[@tombosson466]

Good review, thanks for settling the debate but, what kind of sociopath says that pizza A is on the right and pizza B is on the left? Thats just plain wrong.

[@fishingfamilyman4302]

LMAO!!! I got crap for that from all four ladies in the video! I think because I plated it one way and then I spun it so it reversed. I agree with ya, lol.

[@mmanda515]

@@fishingfamilyman4302 LOL... not to mention, sometimes... certain cameras can film one way, then mirror & present opposite. Really messed me up there for a minute. Luckily, I could've had the whole thing muted &..... could've picked out that Lou Malnati's... by sight alone. :) It's definitely a preference thing & glad you guys all seemed to like 'em both... For me tho, born & raised in Chicago + even having had a ton of different types of pizza over my many years now, there is just something SO original about Lou's crust. How it's like some cross between a high quality pizza dough, perfect cornbread + top shelf french pastry.... Being a total carb girl, it's kind of like... a super good pot pie crust, but... pizza. LOL. A dough, that's fried in the pan + by the fats, prob from all that sausage that, when baked... ends up almost like 1 thin patty, in every bite. (or as some say in Chgo.... "SAHH-sihj" lol) on the inside... all, w/ out being greasy, somehow. A difficult feat, considering it also has butter in the dough & the pan is oiled (speaking of.... did u lightly oil the pan? From what I remember, tho was yearS ago I was back home, picked one up to cook later... Had to remove from pan, very lightly oil pan, spread up the side of, etc.... then put pizza back in & bake IN there. Looks like you put 'er right on the oven rack tho, so idk... it may have changed by now OR for frozen/mail order, rather than take/bake) People think it's deep dish/pan type pizza, but while heavy... the actual dough is more like the thickness of prob hand-tossed, just filled w/ cheese & 'stuff' that sorta starts baking into it on top. Regardless, again... both are good imho, BUT.... all the imho, better quality ingred from Lou's +.... all about that 1 of a kind crust I've never seen in anything else.... a no doubt about it winner for me, hands down. Bella.... has an amazing palate. =p lol (tho, she liked the cheese from Lou's... Zoe, liked the Sausage from there. So guess both were actually correct) Giordano's is good, absolutely a ton of cheese.. their crust tho, sadly..... reminds me more of just idk.... plain... bread. Just me, tho. Esp if side/side would be no contest, again... carbs always win. Glad you got to all enjoy so many, too! I'm quite sure everyone got their fill from the actual LEFT...... and the RIGHT side. Pictured (L) as viewing, def. Malnati's.... knew that instantly. Both by the crust color/shape etc &... bright color/texture of sauce. haha @ "illuminati's" btw. Then again, it IS outta' this world. Will def. have to get back to Chicago OR.... order some to be delivered soon! It's been a few years now. Pricey, but WELL worth imho. Idk how they get their take home versions, to be near exact to In house baked, but.... glad they do! :) Hope you & the fam' are staying safe & well. Masks & all, esp out/about.. cough-cough. Sorry, the mama in me came out. ~ You are both blessed & fortunate, having such a beautiful family & loving home! Treasure every moment, they grow up faster than you can EVER imagine, even tho ya' know it's happening, trust!!! ~ Take care!

[@jackwilliams5223]

Not seeing why that's an issue at all?

[@jackwilliams5223]

@@mmanda515 Um, try a TL/DR (too long, didn't read) version LOL. Was trying to decipher your reply but lost track after like 2 lines LOL!

[@mmanda515]

@@jackwilliams5223 Nahhh, it's actually really simple, Jack... ya' don't have to read any of it. Esp. since it was a reply, intended for the host anyway. TLDR: Regardless, take care & have yourself a lovely evening.

[@mikemarino724]

I ordered 2 of Lou's pizza and they were Horrible I would rather have a little Caesars over them and they ran me over $70.00 . Nothing like the advertisement !! Pastor Mike Marino.

[@tinahaines6259]

Thanks guys!

[@mrjay3047]

Great family, great video, great competition. Can’t wait to get some later this month.

[@elbeachu2]

Haha Funny 😂. Wow.. I'm from Chicago and I never eat them both.. I had them once... After seeing you guys video I'm going to get and treat myself Giordanos this weekend..👍Awesome video and review..You put in the Hard work for us..🙏

[@GoldenMean743]

Probably because you eat from the pizza joint down the street which usually sells thin crust chi style. Eat Giordano's regularly and you will get heart disease.

[@user-op1tq9ur3t]

Lous for me! Cheers

[@fishingfamilyman4302]

Lou’s is definitely good pizza. We just did a pepperoni one the other night and my daughter loved it.

[@revbobmartin]

Can you send me a link we’re both could be ordered to ship to Alaska?

[@fcontitwo]

Google it 🤣⚡️🇺🇸✌🏼

[@boogitybear2283]

I’ll take both!!! Chicago is so spoiled rotten when it comes to Pizza choices!!!

[@MrJmarti96]

Giordano's is stuffed pizza, and Lou Malnati's is a deep dish pizza.

[@gregbaptista823]

I live in Chicago. I don’t have a clear cut winner. But beautiful family and cool video.

[@alonzobrickman7418]

Pizza-Drunk, love it. :)

[@daguzify]

If you are visiting a location for fresh Deep Dish…..Lou Malnati’s with the butter crust wins easily. I live 10 minutes from both so haven’t tried their frozen.

[@evilinside5984]

Dont like malnatis dry butter crust, Giordanos all the way!

[@biscorbit]

​@@evilinside5984really dry? Its never been dry for me. Giordano's pizzas outter edges reminds me of pita chip

[@d1k987]

That you so much brother! I am a foodie but as a student, I can only order one. Definitely gonna try GD now

[@brianhernandez3694]

Great video! Which pizza crust had the best flavor?

[@fishingfamilyman4302]

Thanks Man! I honestly thought they were both really good, just different from each other. The Giordano's has a more flaky, buttery crust. Lou's was a little crispier and thinner, but still good. I personally preferred Giordano's crust though.

[@mmanda515]

Just wondering if you ever got to try them since.... & your thoughts? For me, hands down.... ESP crust-wise which, carbs= always a fav. Lou's is SO unique. Buttery, kind of cornmeal, friend but not greasy, sturdy & just thick enough. Like the best buttery corn-bread foccacia + pizza crust + croissant... all in one. :) Now if THAT doesn't confuse you..... Will have to see what you thought of them/differences. Can't wait to get back home to Chicago & stop in at a Lou's for a pizza to go... its been far too many years & all these taste tests, all those pizzas... make me miss it even more. LOL Stay safe & be well.

[@cardbored_]

I ordered a pack of assorted Lou's pizza and did not like the crust AT ALL. There's some weird outer layer of the crust that is hard but not in a good crispy/crunchy way but in a "something is wrong" kind of way.

[@vitaminc2775]

🤫.. the secret to cooking a frozen Deep Dish Pizza is placing in a CAST IRON skillet when baking in oven. 😋👍🏽🍕

[@plasticsouldotnet]

Need a do-over, cooking the LM pie according to instructions…INSIDE the dried-then-oiled pan included.

[@TigraZ]

You got a beautiful familly god bless you all

[@KatieJoMikell]

I really wanted to join in and vote and was hoping you’d show us the pizzas on the plate as each person was voting so can you guys do this again please 😎🙈

[@DacAL_8]

We tried Lou Malnatis and Giordano deep dish wins a mile! Chicago classic and All meat are the best! Hands down!

[@JWP6948]

Idc what anyone says Lou Malnati's all day every day and twice on Sundee! My favorite city to go visit just so I can get fresh Lou pies but even when I'm not on vacation use Tastes of Chicago to order some Lou's. Lou's is deep dish G's is a stuffed pie. Either way better than this crap we get in Oklahoma 😂

[@shaunarriaga4798]

Good videos lou malnati's butter crust is fire

[@evilinside5984]

When we had a chicago deep dish, fresh out of the oven @ malnatis, that butter crust was very dry, and not good. The sausage was not good either, seemed under cooked. Then we had Giordanos chicago stuffed deep dish, and the cheese taste, crust, and sauce was way better! I have not tryed the frozen, and i will not pay for the frozen version, it will Not be as good!

[@Nyfancam01]

so i've found where to order lou malnatis but can somebody link me where to buy giordano's ?

[@fantasticvoyage262]

From their website.

[@jesseabrams5054]

I recently had Giordano Chicago DD pizza! Top shelf, I must say! Btw how is Lou Malnati's I wasn't in Chicago long enough for the comparison? For me it would be a run down to the crust

[@daguzify]

Lou Malnati’s butter crust would win you over then.

[@GoldenMean743]

Stuffed pies the only way to go. But I never tried their frozen pizzas.

[@jesseabrams5054]

@@GoldenMean743 Even if you follow the steps properly the pizzas crust becomes soupy as it bakes

[@GoldenMean743]

@@jesseabrams5054 Oh man! I had two in the cart when your message notification came up. I don't know whether to thank you or be pissed at you. Better than being pissed later. Thanks!

[@jhagestad]

@@daguzify I prefer the flaky giordano’s crust. No one will ever get consensus.

[@thepatester]

You cooked the Lou Malnati’s incorrectly. Directions say to leave them in the foil container they are shipped in. Remove top, take pizza out, use a paper towel to remove any moisture, use a non stick spray to coat the foil pan, return pizza to pan, and cook. Makes the crust nice and crispy.

[@sandtoy11510]

It’s frozen pizza…. I doubt cooking it without the foil container changes the taste at all.

[@mrdavidashley6892]

HA! This was fun as shit! Great video.

[@vyavee]

giordanos is very good...lou malnatis is the best.

[@jasonmalone1021]

I love the reaction

[@jwclifton1990]

Had both... Lou's hands down... Find a new family 😅

[@fishingfamilyman4302]

LOL. I think the ridiculous amount of cheese got us! Thanks Bill!

[@mariavyxkyloves]

wowwww

[@jonkbaby]

Your family is adorable!

[@meganfu5006]

Y’all are too cute!!!! 🥰

[@fishingfamilyman4302]

LOL. Thanks!

[@brianhicks365]

I love this

[@dananderson9499]

Only because she asked so nicely for the thumbs up!! 😛

[@jameswoods4507]

Lous leave in pan..wipe out and oil first..

[@fishingfamilyman4302]

Yep. Saw that after this video. We did have a pepperoni in the freezer that we cooked about a week later and did it that way. It was a little better, but didn't sway us to Lou's. Lou's is definitely good pizza, we just preferred the Giordano's. Thanks!

[@jameswoods4507]

@@fishingfamilyman4302 ..I order some yesterday and got them today..so I'm going to try them for the first time..

[@fishingfamilyman4302]

Niiiice. Lemme know what ya think.

[@jameswoods4507]

@@fishingfamilyman4302 ..I will.

[@mmanda515]

@@jameswoods4507 Inquiring minds wanna know... :)

[@mariavyxkyloves]

yummmy yummy

[@gantz0949]

holy s!@# his scoring system confused the hell out of me😂😂

[@chuckspencer2703]

I’ll take a Lou’s anytime!

[@mgonzalezjr1986]

Lived in Chicago for 27 years and I would never order Giordano, it’s always Lou’s.

[@miamiles7996]

Pizza A is definitely bigger

[@MooseGoBlue]

I'm team Giordano's. They have way more cheese.

[@JULO18]

COOL YEP

[@charminbaer2323]

Was just recently in Chicago for the first time visiting. Googled and asked FB friends for best Chicago deep dish. Before friends answered, Google brought up Lou Malnati's as the top choice. I was extremely disappointed with Lou's. Then several friends on FB chimed in, Pequods was highly recommended. I didn't try Giordano's, but I highly suggest against Lou Malnati's. Pequods is def WAY better.

[@mariavyxkyloves]

new friend always follow your video

[@eternalbeing3339]

Helpful video.

[@nickhuffman9426]

That’s what she said 😂

[@fishingfamilyman4302]

Lol. Yepppp

[@chigachigayeaa]

You guys got them switched

[@user-sw4qd2up2s]

Never had their frozen, but Lou's is the best Chicago pie, hands down!!!

[@cardbored_]

Their frozen pizzas are terrible, I've never had their in-restaurant pies but the frozen ones were unedible to us. The crust was hard and not in a good crispy/crunchy kind of way.

[@MooseGoBlue]

He doesn't put enough cheese, thats why I prefer Giordano's.

[@sunnohh]

I still prefer Lou Malnatis - giordanos must just freeze better

[@fabianasantucci1554]

I have made Lou's many times, you didn't follow cooking instructions.

[@barbara3977]

I like Lou better

[@fantasticvoyage262]

I try to avoid consuming pizza with a fork.

[@billbudd2535]

The fact that its all women testing the pizza is disconcerting.

[@keppela1]

I think the one with a beard was a guy.

[@billbudd2535]

@@keppela1 You never know.

[@soggers546]

I'm not a fan of Lou's. It's bland

[@mrdavidashley6892]

What was the joke? lol

[@gorillapimpbeats]

Frozen? UGHHH

[@kimwarfield1587]

Sorry, I have had Lou’s and I will never order it again. I learned a long time ago not to listen to most peoples reviews on food. I know what things taste like from being a very good cook and what a expensive mistake. Never again!!!

[@bryanbyrd111]

Always grow your hair long on both sides! And not cut short on one side with long bangs on the other, omg it took forever, and pretty girls don’t wear hats on backwards and look like the might be swinging a small Johnson down there

[@boo1der393]

I don't think a grown man or even a boy really has any business to speak on what is stylish for teenage girls these days... Like you would know lmao. Who are you to tell someone what to wear or how to wear it.I really hope you're a minor, otherwise your comment is creepy AF.

[@keppela1]

@@boo1der393 Thanks very much for responding to this nutjob. Saves me the trouble.

[@mikemcalister4888]

do your girls not know what gender they are????

[@boo1der393]

Making fun of children... I hope that makes you feel better about yourself. 🙄 And if you're a grown man, that makes it even more sad.

[@keppela1]

Do you not know what an a**hole you sound like?

[@robertcorrigan3816]

Cool-- Female Review.....😇🫡❤️❤️✌️👍🙏🙏🤲