Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

4.4

506 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 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
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Tagliere Gioia US$26.00
Selection of Italian Salami and Cheese
Polpette Di GranchoUS$23.00
House Made Crab Cakes served with Arrabiata Sauce
FrittoUS$25.00
Fried Calamari and Shrimp, served with aioli sauce
BurrataUS$23.00
Burrata, Italian prosciutto, arugula
Cozze al Vino BiancoUS$19.00
Fresh mediterrean mussels in a garlic white wine sauce
Chef Cristianos PolpetteUS$15.00
Housemade meat balls consisting of beef & veal served with tomato sauce and grated parmesan
Bresaola Della ValtellinaUS$20.00
Imported Italian air dried beef, thinly sliced served with arugula, lemon vinaigrette, and shaved parmesan

Zuppa E Insalate

Soup and Salads

CarciofiUS$18.00
Crispy artichokes, arugula, 24 month aged parmigiano reggiano, lemon dressing
Insalata Di la CasaUS$10.00
MIx salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar SaladeUS$17.00
Romain lettuce with house made Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese
MinestroneUS$12.00
Italian Vegetable Soup

Pastificio

Pasta

Gioia Nei PaccheriUS$26.00
Paccheri Mancini, fresh tomato sauce, 22-month aged Parmigiano
FettucineUS$26.00
Fettucine with meat ragu
RigatoniUS$23.00
Large tubolar pasta with green beans, crumbled sausage and vodka sauce
Cacio E PepeUS$23.00
Mancini spaghetti, pecorino Romano, tellicherry black pepper
LinguineUS$33.00
Mancini linguine, fresh apulian style clams in white wine sauce
Casoncelli Alla BergamascaUS$25.00
Chef Cristiano's hometown stuffed pasta with mortadella, prosciutto, sausage, brown butter, sage, and pancetta
Linguine Allo ScoglioUS$38.00
Linguine sauteed with black mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and scallops in a tomato sauce

Secondi

Main Course

La ParmigianaUS$29.00
Baked organic eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, basil, 22-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Branzino Alla GrigliaUS$41.00
Grilled butterflied sea bass, oregano, lemon oil
Pollo Patate Rosmarino US$29.00
Bone-In chicken with fresh rosemary and white wine garlic sauce
SalmoneUS$29.00
Organic grilled Faroe Salmon
MilaneseUS$65.00
Grissini-breaded veal chop milanese, arugula & datterini tomato salad, potato chips
FilettoUS$59.00
8oz Northwest Meats Filet served with red wine sauce
Agnello Del Colorado US$90.00
Grilled Colorado lamb chop
Piedmontese StripUS$52.00
14oz Northwest Meats Piedmontese NY Strip

Contorni

Sides

Garlic SpinachUS$8.00
Sauteed spinach with garlic
BroccoliniUS$8.00
Roasted broccolini with light oil
Puree Di PatateUS$8.00
Homemade mash potatoes
CaponataUS$12.00
Sauteed vegetables, olives, capers, pine nuts
Roasted PatateUS$8.00
Rosemary roasted potatoes
ChipsUS$6.00
Housemade fresh cut chips with seasalt

Dolci

Dessert

TiramisuUS$12.00
Espresso soaked lady finger biscuits with sweet mascarpone and cocoa powder
Panna CottaUS$12.00
House made eggless custard served with mixed berries and caramel sauce
Creme BruleeUS$12.00
House made creme brulee topped with caramelize brown sugar
TartufoUS$14.00
Chocolate covered ice cream truffle finish with espresso

What 506 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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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.

506 Reviews

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Griselda
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Haley
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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Adriatik
VIP
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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tim
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 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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Brian
VIP
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We just returned from Italy were we dined at several Michelin rated restaurants. This matched those experiences. Service was great. My wife is hard of hearing and they placed us at the perfect table that reduced noise. Our waiter was knowledgeable and prompt. We asked for a red blend bottle within our price point and he hit it out of the park. My only complaint (which isn’t really a complaint) was that the serving size was more than expected. After the meatballs and linguini there was no way I could touch the Veal Parmesan. Oh well, I cannot wait to have it tomorrow. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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janet
VIP
Chicago
151 reviews
5.0
151 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with Prosecco while reviewing the menu. Appetizer was frying misto- very good and not than enough for 3. Next the special soup, salad Della casa and Caesar salad - all fresh and tasty. Entrees were the bronzino, the special sea bass and the mixed seafood with pasta. All were yummy. A bottle ofQuerceto accompanied dinner. Dessert was a great chocolate cake to celebrate our friends birthday. Very nice evening to celebrate
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Frank
VIP
Houston
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Shared a business meal here during an industry conference. The atmosphere and food were excellent. Well prepared Italian favorites along with some special treats were shared. Apps worth sharing. Definitely spring for the Veal Milanese. It was a monster portion and outstanding. Only criticism was the wait staff. They were a little behind in addressing our table and taking orders. They picked it up as we went along, but some work could be done there with attention to detail and speed of engagement.
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Jennene
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and service. One of the best Meals I’ve had all year. Will definitely be back!
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Hugo
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came in from out of town for Thanksgiving and were pleasantly surprised at the gem we found . Definitely looking forward to coming back when we are back in town
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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 506 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://GioiaChicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 672-8955

Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Rigatoni

Linguine

Cavatelli

Antipasti

Tagliere Gioia US$26.00

Polpette Di GranchoUS$23.00

FrittoUS$25.00

BurrataUS$23.00

Cozze al Vino BiancoUS$19.00

Chef Cristianos PolpetteUS$15.00

Bresaola Della ValtellinaUS$20.00

Zuppa E Insalate

CarciofiUS$18.00

Insalata Di la CasaUS$10.00

Caesar SaladeUS$17.00

MinestroneUS$12.00

Pastificio

Gioia Nei PaccheriUS$26.00

FettucineUS$26.00

RigatoniUS$23.00

Cacio E PepeUS$23.00

LinguineUS$33.00

Casoncelli Alla BergamascaUS$25.00

Linguine Allo ScoglioUS$38.00

Secondi

La ParmigianaUS$29.00

Branzino Alla GrigliaUS$41.00

Pollo Patate Rosmarino US$29.00

SalmoneUS$29.00

MilaneseUS$65.00

FilettoUS$59.00

Agnello Del Colorado US$90.00

Piedmontese StripUS$52.00

Contorni

Garlic SpinachUS$8.00

BroccoliniUS$8.00

Puree Di PatateUS$8.00

CaponataUS$12.00

Roasted PatateUS$8.00

ChipsUS$6.00

Dolci

TiramisuUS$12.00

Panna CottaUS$12.00

Creme BruleeUS$12.00

TartufoUS$14.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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