Giordano’s is a celebrated name in the pizza world, but when it comes to chicken parmesan, it’s clear where the focus lies, and it isn’t here. The dish arrives with the telltale signs of a premade, frozen cutlet: uniform texture, dense breading, and a slightly processed feel. The flavor itself isn’t offensive, the marinara has decent seasoning and the cheese does its best, but this is a pizza-first restaurant, and the parm reflects that. It’s serviceable, even satisfying in a nostalgic “school cafeteria Italian night” way, but not a destination for parm enthusiasts. When at Giordano’s, stick with what they do best: pizza.
