A Chicago-based deep-dish pizza chain will open in Washington, D.C. this June. Located just steps from the White House, Giordano’s will bring a range of pizzas, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.
The opening will feature a limited-time “250 Pizza” marking America’s 250th anniversary.
Chicago’s 50-Year-Old Pizza Brand Debuts in Washington, D.C.
Giordano’s will open in the Lafayette Square neighborhood on June 9, 2026. The 7,400-square-foot location will seat more than 180 guests.
The dining room will comprise 130 seats, offering pizzas, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. The 16-seat bar will serve a range of beverage options for the Washington, D.C. community. The restaurant also includes a 20-seat private dining space (The Lincoln Room) and a 20-seat seasonal patio.
Menu Highlights at Giordano’s
The pizza destination will present the local community with dine-in and carryout services from June 9. Stuffed deep-dish pizza is a signature menu item made with Wisconsin mozzarella and handmade dough.
Traditional thin-crust and tavern-style pizzas are also part of the Washington, D.C. menu. Apart from the food offerings, the latest destination plans to provide catering and delivery services.
The restaurant will also offer limited-edition merchandise celebrating Chicago and Washington culture.
Giordano’s CEO Nick Scarpino said, “Opening in Washington, D.C. is about more than opening another restaurant for us. It’s a chance to bring a real piece of Chicago culture to the nation’s capital while also becoming part of the local community.”
Scarpino added that the pizza chain plans to develop relations with local organizations, vendors, event partners, and collaborators across D.C. while introducing more people to its longstanding pizza traditions.
Special Opening Celebration
Along with its launch in Washington, D.C., Giordano’s prepares to unveil a “250 Pizza” in commemoration of the country’s 250th anniversary. Available from June 9, this limited-time offering combines pepperoni and sausage and is topped with a Parmesan cheese “250” design.
The proceeds from the pizza are aimed to help support HonorFlight.org and its mission to recognize America’s veterans.
Jobs and Community Impact
New jobs are expected to emerge with the launch of Giordano’s in Washington, D.C. More than 100 jobs are expected across management, hospitality, kitchen, catering, delivery, and support roles.
Other than this, the pizza restaurant could enable the D.C. community to engage for local partnerships.
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The Chicago-based pizza brand has been serving customers for more than 50 years. The brother duo of Efren and Joseph Boglio brought their mother’s 200-year-old Italian pizza recipe to the city in 1974. They also helped pioneer the Chicago-style stuffed pizza.
As of now, Giordano’s runs 60 locations spread across 9 states and ships the pizzas throughout the country. It uses Wisconsin mozzarella, hand-picked Mendocino County tomatoes, and specially milled Minnesota flour, while preparing all recipes in-house without added nitrates, MSG, or fillers.
Chicago’s Best Pizza by NBC Chicago, along with recognitions from CBS Chicago, The New York Times, and Chicago Tribune, have shaped the pizza chain’s journey for the past five decades.
The latest opening hints at Giordano’s consistent growth while bringing a longstanding Chicago pizza tradition to the nation’s capital.
