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Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio, Chicago, IL

Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

4.4
4.4
518 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
***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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Website
    http://GioiaChicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cristiano Bassani
  • Location
    1133 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • 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

Menu

Gioia Dinner Menu

Antipasti

Appetizers

  • Tagliere Gioia USD 26.00

    Selection of Italian Salami and Cheese

    • Polpette Di GranchoUSD 23.00

      House Made Crab Cakes served with Arrabiata Sauce

      • FrittoUSD 25.00

        Fried Calamari and Shrimp, served with aioli sauce

        • BurrataUSD 23.00

          Burrata, Italian prosciutto, arugula

          • Cozze al Vino BiancoUSD 19.00

            Fresh mediterrean mussels in a garlic white wine sauce

            • Chef Cristianos PolpetteUSD 15.00

              Housemade meat balls consisting of beef & veal served with tomato sauce and grated parmesan

              • Bresaola Della ValtellinaUSD 20.00

                Imported Italian air dried beef, thinly sliced served with arugula, lemon vinaigrette, and shaved parmesan

                Zuppa E Insalate

                Soup and Salads

                • CarciofiUSD 18.00

                  Crispy artichokes, arugula, 24 month aged parmigiano reggiano, lemon dressing

                  • Insalata Di la CasaUSD 10.00

                    MIx salad with balsamic vinaigrette

                    • Caesar SaladeUSD 17.00

                      Romain lettuce with house made Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese

                      • MinestroneUSD 12.00

                        Italian Vegetable Soup

                        Pastificio

                        Pasta

                        • Gioia Nei PaccheriUSD 26.00

                          Paccheri Mancini, fresh tomato sauce, 22-month aged Parmigiano

                          • FettucineUSD 26.00

                            Fettucine with meat ragu

                            • RigatoniUSD 23.00

                              Large tubolar pasta with green beans, crumbled sausage and vodka sauce

                              • Cacio E PepeUSD 23.00

                                Mancini spaghetti, pecorino Romano, tellicherry black pepper

                                • LinguineUSD 33.00

                                  Mancini linguine, fresh apulian style clams in white wine sauce

                                  • Casoncelli Alla BergamascaUSD 25.00

                                    Chef Cristiano's hometown stuffed pasta with mortadella, prosciutto, sausage, brown butter, sage, and pancetta

                                    • Linguine Allo ScoglioUSD 38.00

                                      Linguine sauteed with black mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and scallops in a tomato sauce

                                      Secondi

                                      Main Course

                                      • La ParmigianaUSD 29.00

                                        Baked organic eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, basil, 22-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano

                                        • Branzino Alla GrigliaUSD 41.00

                                          Grilled butterflied sea bass, oregano, lemon oil

                                          • Pollo Patate Rosmarino USD 29.00

                                            Bone-In chicken with fresh rosemary and white wine garlic sauce

                                            • SalmoneUSD 29.00

                                              Organic grilled Faroe Salmon

                                              • MilaneseUSD 65.00

                                                Grissini-breaded veal chop milanese, arugula & datterini tomato salad, potato chips

                                                • FilettoUSD 59.00

                                                  8oz Northwest Meats Filet served with red wine sauce

                                                  • Agnello Del Colorado USD 90.00

                                                    Grilled Colorado lamb chop

                                                    • Piedmontese StripUSD 52.00

                                                      14oz Northwest Meats Piedmontese NY Strip

                                                      Contorni

                                                      Sides

                                                      • Garlic SpinachUSD 8.00

                                                        Sauteed spinach with garlic

                                                        • BroccoliniUSD 8.00

                                                          Roasted broccolini with light oil

                                                          • Puree Di PatateUSD 8.00

                                                            Homemade mash potatoes

                                                            • CaponataUSD 12.00

                                                              Sauteed vegetables, olives, capers, pine nuts

                                                              • Roasted PatateUSD 8.00

                                                                Rosemary roasted potatoes

                                                                • ChipsUSD 6.00

                                                                  Housemade fresh cut chips with seasalt

                                                                  Dolci

                                                                  Dessert

                                                                  • TiramisuUSD 12.00

                                                                    Espresso soaked lady finger biscuits with sweet mascarpone and cocoa powder

                                                                    • Panna CottaUSD 12.00

                                                                      House made eggless custard served with mixed berries and caramel sauce

                                                                      • Creme BruleeUSD 12.00

                                                                        House made creme brulee topped with caramelize brown sugar

                                                                        • TartufoUSD 14.00

                                                                          Chocolate covered ice cream truffle finish with espresso

                                                                          Last updated: 19 March 2024

                                                                          What 518 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
                                                                          • 4.4Food
                                                                          • 4.4Service
                                                                          • 4.5Ambience
                                                                          • 4.1Value

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                                                                          Review summary

                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                          Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "wonderful staff and service." Guests rave about the atmosphere, fresh and flavorful dishes, and standout menu items like the "amazing cacio e pepe" and "delicious branzino." Perfect for anniversaries and special occasions, the ambiance and attentive service create "a night to remember."

                                                                          518 Reviews

                                                                          1. Karla

                                                                            Toronto

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Great service and ambiance! Very good food. Well served

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                                                                          2. Valerie

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Dallas

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            2.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            Our food took over an hour. For pasta. Our waiter didn’t acknowledge the wait, often left us without water, and our pasta was cold and bland. I’ve been here three times and this is the only bad experience we’ve had.

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                                                                          3. Pete

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Great time! Experience was great! Food was awesome! Get table side prep! Drink good! Service was outstanding!! Must go!

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                                                                          4. janet

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            154 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            154 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 10 January 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Another great meal at Gioia. Started with Campari and Soda while searching menu. Moved to soup of day- pumpkin and bean(yummy) and house salad followed by a fillet-very tendor with spinach and the veal chop with broccoli- outstanding. Had a bottle of Querceto that was very good. Gelato and coffee ended the meal. Another great dining experience enhanced by great service

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                                                                          5. Greg

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            10 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 2 January 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Wonderful staff and service. Authentic Italian food.

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                                                                          6. Eli

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            40 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            40 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 29 December 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            We met the Chef and thoroughly enjoyed his recommended chef special. With all the great food and exceptional treatment by our server Martin. We would definitely recommend and encourage everyone to try this fantastic restaurant by Chef Cristiano.

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                                                                          7. Cynthia

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 29 December 2024

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            We had a truly wonderful experience celebrating our anniversary! The dinner was lovely, and it made our special day even more memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend this place; the food and drinks were absolutely delightful. It was a night to remember!

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                                                                          8. Cliff

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            2.0

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 26 December 2024

                                                                            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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                                                                          9. Jay

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            13 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            13 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 26 December 2024

                                                                            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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                                                                          10. Dalia

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            12 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            12 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 25 December 2024

                                                                            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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                                                                          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 518 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 28 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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