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La Gioia, Erina, AU-NSW

La Gioia

4.7
4.7
27 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Italian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
This is La Gioia,
Where the essence of Italian fine dining is infused with the charm of the Tuscan countryside and the enchanting spirit of La Dolce Vita.

At La Gioia, we invite you to indulge in an exquisite culinary journey, embracing the authentic flavours and heartfelt traditions of Italy. Each dish is crafted with passion, using only the finest ingredients to ensure a truly remarkable dining experience.

Join us and let the romance of Italy sweep you away to a world of impeccable taste and refinement. Experience the joy of dining at La Gioia.

Where every meal is a celebration of life's finest pleasures.

*If you are not seeing availability for your party size, please contact us directly on (02) 4326 1323*

Additional information

  • Location
    2/8 Karalta Rd, Erina, AU-NSW 2250
  • Phone number
    (02) 4326 1323
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Giuseppe

Experiences

  • $20 PASTAS AND SALADS

    Multiple dates available
    Join us here at La Gioia for $20 pastas and salads. From Tuesday to Friday, at each lunch service we are offering any choice of pasta or salad for only $20! Whether it's a quick business lunch or long lunches with friends, we've got you covered for a decadent meal.
    $20 PASTAS AND SALADS photo

  • The Night of the Meat: $30 Wagyu MBS8+ Striploin

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday evening and feast on our Wagyu Striploin MBS8+ tagliata style on a bed of rocket with parmesan cheese and cherry truss tomatoes for only $30!
    The Night of the Meat: $30 Wagyu MBS8+ Striploin photo

  • The Night of the Meat: Indulge in our Tomahawk!

    A$199.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday evening and feast on our Prime Tomahawk special cooked over the open flames of our chargrill. TOMAHAWK SPECIAL: 1.6 kilogram MBS3+ Tomahawk from Brooklyn Valley ($199) Paired with: Patate Arrosto: Duck fat potatoes with fresh rosemary and sea salt Fagiolini In Umido: Green beans in a tomato sauce with pancetta and garlic Your choice of sauce: Diane Porcini Mushroom All you have to do is book before 12pm midday each Wednesday and enjoy a feast among your friends or family. Ci vediamo li x Terms and Conditions: Payment is required upon booking which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
    The Night of the Meat: Indulge in our Tomahawk! photo

Menu

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What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New South Wales

    Best Overall

  • New South Wales

    Best Food

  • New South Wales

    Best Service

  • New South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • New South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • New South Wales

    Romantic

  • New South Wales

    Italian

  • Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • Central Coast

    Best Food

  • Central Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Central Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Coast

    Good for business meals

  • Central Coast

    Good for groups

  • Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • Central Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Coast

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Gioia delivers an exquisite dining experience with "fabulous service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "beautiful atmosphere" and "friendly and polite" staff. While some find it "a little pricey," the quality of the experience makes it "worth it." Ideal for special occasions, La Gioia is a "hidden gem."

27 Reviews

  1. Debra

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Dined as a group of four and we all enjoyed our meals We will definitely be back

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  2. Narelle

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriends and I had a lovely experience at La Gioia. We hadn't been before and all really enjoyed the pastas we bought. Service was great and the decor is really tastefully done. We will be back.

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  3. David

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really appreciated the extra touches La Gioia provided for valentines (complementary drink, olives and a Rose!) The food and service was outstanding, thank you for having us.

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  4. COREY

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good along with the service. a little pricey but worth it

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  5. Ray

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines Day lunch at La Gioia, we had the ragu di manzo, rigatoni con pistachio, caprese salad and the fennel, gorgonzola salad. Excellent presentation of all meals, generous servings and great service. Very enjoyable experience and we both left the restaurant very full. Highly recommend

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  6. Deanna

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food , rocket needed a dressing on the waygu steak meal. A little on the pricey side, but it was very nice if you are going to charge high end prices you need to provide exceptional services. The waitresses were lovely they just needed a little tweeking. But I would come back again.

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  7. Russell

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to dine at La Gioia the staff are always welcoming, Service is great and the food and wine selection is exceptional It’s our go to place for date night ❤️

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  8. Annie

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service, wonderful food, beautiful ambience!! There's a wide choice across the food & drinks menu. All we had was delicious. As it was our 25th wedding anniversary the owner brought us out a complimentary Botrytis wine at the end of our meal!! We'll be back!

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  9. Leslie

    Grand Rapids11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely date night as part of a Christmas gift from our sister and brother-in-law. We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Chris

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Comparing as we recently returned from Italy and ate amazing food for four weeks. Found the food here to be lacking in seasoning. The pork and fennel sausage had little taste and didn’t stand out nor didn’t compliment the pasta. Likewise, the Aperol Spritz was not what we experienced in Italy or at other Italian restaurants here. Will be back though.

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FAQs

La Gioia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 4326 1323.

La Gioia is rated 4.7 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Gioia

2/8 Karalta Rd, Erina, AU-NSW 2250

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (02) 4326 1323
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Modern Tuscan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Giuseppe
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