Our Story
CHICAGO MADE. CHICAGO PROUD.
Not tourist pizza. Not grocery pizza. Rupiani’s® is Chicago’s secret, shipped straight to you.
Our lineage traces back to 1912, with the birth of our founder.
Born in 1912, Sergio Rupiani was known in the kitchens and alleys of Italy and Chicago. He did it all his way—no shortcuts, no compromises. Deep dish wasn't just food to him—it was Chicago on a plate: thick, rich, unapologetic.
He hauled fresh ingredients through snow, pressed dough by hand, and simmered his secret sauce to perfection. Eating at his table was an experience, not just a meal.
Still today, Rupiani's® proudly carries Nonno Sergio's name. This isn't tourist pizza—it's an authentic Midwest tradition. Bold and unforgettable.
WHAT WE DO
We’re not just making deep dish pizza—we’re shipping the soul of Chicago across America.
At Rupiani's®, we do Chicago deep dish pizza right. Thick, saucy, and unapologetically stuffed. Premium ingredients with no preservatives. Handmade in the Windy City. Shipped frozen to your doorstep. And ready to exceed your expectations, wherever you live.
Easy accessibility to Chicago deep dish pizza is at the heart of what we do. Sean Bandawat founded Rupiani's® to honor his grandfather and to make real Chicago deep dish accessible to all.
Our customers? They get it. Former Chicagoans chasing a taste of home. Tourists who took one bite and never recovered. And foodies who know the difference—and demand the best. Whether you're in suburbia, off the grid, or in the heart of a major city, this is the kind of deep dish you can't get anywhere else but in Chicago.
We are Rupiani's®. Built on sauce. Backed by obsession.
HOW WE DO IT
We've earned the Windy City’s stamp of approval. This is how we bring Chicago to you:
1. Handmade in Chicago. Every stuffed deep dish is crafted in small batches, right in the heart of River North. No shortcuts. No compromises.
2. Frozen to perfection. Par-cooked and flash-frozen at peak flavor, locking in that bold, unbeatable Chicago taste.
3. Shipped nationwide, ready in under one hour. Packed on dry ice and delivered with free expedited shipping anywhere in the U.S. Follow our easy reheating instructions, and you'll enjoy authentic Chicago deep dish within one hour of opening your box.