Name:

Leo Spizzirri

Pizzeria:

Giordano's (Executive Chef)

CHICAGO LOCATIONS
Belmont
(773)327-1200
1040 W. Belmont Ave.

Jackson
(312) 583-9400
223 W. Jackson Blvd.

Pulaski
(773)582-7676
5159 S. Pulaski St.

Logan Square
(773)863-4200
2855 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Randolph
(312) 201-1441
310 W. Randolph St.

Greek Town
(312) 421-1221
815 W. van Buren St.

Midway
(773) 585-6100
6314 S. Cicero

Rush Street
(312) 951-0747
730 N Rush St.

Hyde Park
(773)947-0200
5309 S. Blackstone Ave.

Montrose
(773)275-4600
2010 W. Montrose

Sheridan
(773)262-1313
6836 N. Sheridan RD.

Irving Park
(773) 736-5553
5927 W. Irving Park Rd.

Prudential Plaza
(312) 616-1200
135 E. Lake

NORTH AND NORTHWEST SUBURBS
Algonquin
(847)854-0076
1505 S. Randall RD.

Buffalo Grove
(847)520-1600
270 N. McHenry

Evanston
(847) 475-5000
500 Davis St.

Gurnee
(847) 856-6100
7105 Grand Ave.

Lake Zurich
(847)726-1500
455 S. Rand Rd.

Morton Grove
(847) 966-4300
5990 W. Dempster St.

Niles
(847) 297-7300
8630 Golf Rd.

Rosemont
(847)292- 2600
9415 W. Higgins Rd.

Streamwood
(630)372-8600
1556 Buttitta Dr.

WEST SUBURBS

Addison
(630)458-0044
1323 W. Lake St.

Oak Park
(708)386-2223
1115 W. Chicago Ave.

South Elgin
(847) 841-8700
320 Randall Rd.

Downers Grove
(630)435- 5999
5115 Main St.

Oak Brook Terrace
(630) 530-7799
17 W. 280 West 22nd St.

St. Charles
(630) 762-1600
3641 Main St.

Downtown Naperville
(630)428-2111
119 S. Main

Oswego
(630) 551-4411
2870 Route 34

Sycamore
(815)899-2999
1840 Dekalb Ave.

Glen Ellyn
(630)790-1717
455 W. Roosevelt Rd.

South Naperville
(630)904-9800
3224 S Route 59 Suite 120

Westchester
(708)531-1122
10410 W. Cermak

SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST SUBURBS

Joliet
(815)254- 2700
3058 W. Caton Farm Rd.

Orland Park
(708)349-7500
14325 S. La Grange Rd.

Willowbrook
(630)325-6710
641 Plainfield Rd.

Minooka
(815) 521-1222
2075 S. Ridge Rd.

Mokena
(815)806-8282
11400 Lincoln Hwy.

Plainfield
(815)609-5900
2344 RT. 59

Florida

Brandon
(813)655- 2828
11310 Causeway Blvd.

Lake Buena Vista
(407) 239-8900
12151 S. Apopka Vineland Rd.

Kissimmee
(407) 397-0044
7866 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy.

Port Richey
(727)868-7600
10042 US HWY 19

Tampa
(813) 398-5700
401 N. Dale Mabry
OTHER LOCATIONS

Rockford, IL
(815) 398-5700
333333 Executive PKWY

Email:

l.spizzirri@giordanos.com

Bio:

  Leo Spizzirri is a first generation Italian-American.  He was born into a culture in which food encompassed all aspects of life. Growing up in a large Calabrese family he was exposed to many customs and traditions.  From early on, Leo was inquisitive about preparing food.  He experimented in the kitchens of his mother as well as his Nana.  Although at times scolded for the tremendous messes and mountains of dirty dishes he would create, his family recognized his passion for food and encouraged him to continue to pursue his dreams.  These cultural experiences shaped his desire to go into the food industry.       
  From small dinner parties, holidays and celebrations Leo slowly began to carry on family traditions. Sunday dinner was a rule for his family, friends would just happen to “be in the neighborhood” to stop by to visit and of course eat! Through the years Leo realized that he could put a smile on almost anyone’s face just by making them something to eat!
  One memorable tradition Leo began was “Friday Night Pizza Nights” which he would host at his house.   This weekly event became so popular he needed to change his venue for lack of space. Friends and family alike would bring a couple of people with and in no time Leo ran out of room to entertain everyone.  It wasn’t long before he decided to take his passion for pizzas on the road.  Having gained amazing notoriety around town, everyone wanted to hire him to host their own “Friday Night Pizza Nights” at their house!  That’s when he realized he wanted to make pizza part of his life and ultimately it has become his career.
  Through experimenting with different flours to make dough and ingredients to make sauce, he was able to take what was once a hobby and make it a career.  Leo is now the corporate chef for Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza in Chicago.  With 45 locations, he can always be seen doing what he loves best, making pizza!  Leo is also the General Manager of Giordano’s flagship store on Rush Street in the heart of the Gold Coast where he feeds thousands of hungry guests a week.  Leo has been trained by 9 time world pizza champion, Tony Gemignani, and also is certified in Classic Italian Pizza, Pizza in Pala, and Pizza in Taglia from the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli in Caorle, Italy.   
  Leo continues to spread his enthusiasm and love for pizza with those around him.  His talent in creating and enjoying pizza is an art in itself.  He looks forward to much continued success in the pizza arena.