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Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio, Chicago, IL

Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

4.4
4.4
511 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
***JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY DINNER!***
We will be offering a 3 course set menu for $95/person including choice of pasta, veal t-bone and more.
On New Year's Eve, we will have a set menu for $110/person! Menus can be found on our website by clicking UPCOMING EVENTS
Watch our socials to learn more! (regular dinner menu will NOT be available on 12/24,12/25, 12/31)

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GIOIA, [joy-ah] meaning joy in Italian, brings the joy of Italian cuisine to Chicago. Infusing the romance and traditions of Italy with the energy and sophistication of Chicago's West Loop.

We open for dinner, nightly beginning at 5pm, for delicious dishes created by our own, Chef Cristiano Bassani.
Check our social @gioiachicago for more!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 672-8955
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cristiano Bassani
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    Randolph St & N May St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Street Parking available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding" service and a "beautiful" atmosphere. Diners particularly enjoy the "authentic Italian" cuisine, including standout dishes like the Cacio e Pepe and Branzino. The restaurant is praised for its "great value," making it ideal for special occasions or a casual night out.

511 Reviews
  1. Cliff

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    So the service was ok at best the food had no taste to it the portions where small and for 95 a person it was truly not worth it at all and it was cold in their never again for me and my family 

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  2. Jay

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great prix fixe with excellent variety. Our server Kyle was excellent and attentive.

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  3. Dalia

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the best experience. Food was so fresh and excellently balanced, every bite was real pleasure. I had insalata di pesce, grilled branzino and for dessert we tried cioccolato (hot lava type)cake. Service was great a well! Thank you for a lovely evening!

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  4. Griselda

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The service was even better! We were very well attended to

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    Detroit

    114 reviews

    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Great food. Great service. Loved the cacio de peppe

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  6. Ozzie

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have been coming to this restaurant for about a year. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great, the chef is amazing, and the service is friendly and professional. Highly recommend!

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  7. Haley

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The rigatoni was amazing and we enjoyed our cocktails! The restaurant was packed with multiple large parties when we arrived so it was chaotic feeling at times and very loud. We overall enjoyed it but wish it felt more intimate, especially for the price range it is.

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  8. Todd

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Big portion of mussels for only $2 more than the Caesar salad - seems salad is mis-priced (too high). Service was ok. Young boy didn't really speak english or understand when ordering. Other than that, I had a pleasant experience.

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  9. Adriatik

    VIP

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food Great service Great atmosphere and ambience.

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  10. tim

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first dinner at Gioia was fantastic! Great service! Great food! Great ambience!

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FAQs

Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 672-8955.

Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio is rated 4.4 stars by 511 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

1133 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Randolph St & N May St.
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Street Parking available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cristiano Bassani
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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