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Gamba Ristorante, Merrillville, IN

Gamba Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1197 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
The former owners of the Venezia Bar & Grill and Café Venezia, Benito and Hilda Gamba, have combined their efforts into the Gamba Ristorante. Located in Merrillville, this restaurant is housed in an architectural masterpiece, which is hard to miss with its circular design and copper roof. Modeled after upscale restaurants in exotic European locations, the menu offers classic Italian cuisine. The wine room boasts storage space for 1,000 bottles. A banquet hall holds up to 175 people and looks out onto an open courtyard.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (219) 736-5000
  • Website
    http://gambaristorante.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    William Potts, Razvan Bancos, Joe Flores
  • Private party facilities
    Gamba Ristorante is the ideal setting for any special occasion. It is perfectly suited for weddings, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate lunch or dinners, brunches, birthday parties and bridal showers.
  • Location
    455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Neighbourhood
    Merrillville, Indiana
  • Cross Street
    Connecticut St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Italian

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Service

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Ambience

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Innovative

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Indiana

    Healthy

  • Northwest Indiana

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Indiana

    Romantic

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Northwest Indiana

    Lively

  • Northwest Indiana

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gamba Ristorante offers an "amazing experience" with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." This gem boasts a "perfect upscale dining" atmosphere for special occasions, with an attentive staff and knowledgeable servers. The "unique menu choices" and daily specials consistently impress, making it a "must visit" in northwest Indiana.

1,197 Reviews

  1. Diane

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Gamba's. The experience was wonderful. Our server Cameron, was cordial and helpful in answering menu questions. My better half choose Elk and loved it. Ambience in the bar was perfect for a cozy dinner. We will be coming back with family and friends.

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  2. Tony

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gamba delivers once again! Maria was an excellent server and entrees were perfect.

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  3. Ann

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was perfect!!! Lighting and ambience was perfect for a date night. Food was delicious, had a lot of specials, happy hour to choose from. This place is a gem absolutely worth every penny

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  4. Ron

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, as always. Special Valentines Day menu and did not disappoint.

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  5. Luis

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy my friends and a good wine,dinner at Gamba Ristorante. Friendly staff, delicious food.

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  6. kyle

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took somebody there on a first date. It was extremely nice and, quiet. We are able to conversate without having to speak louder or attempt to talk over the noise level. In fact, we were having such a nice conversation that the restaurant closed without us even realizing it. And the staff number one made us feel uncomfortable or that it was time to go.... That means the world, especially on a first date.

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  7. Kimberly

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was amazing and the service was exceptional as always!

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  8. Rachel

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The happy hour menu was limited but the expresso flight was sublime so I'll allow it

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  9. dale

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, meal and the atmosphere was 10*!!! We can not wait to come back!!

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  10. Alice

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s the best restaurant in northwest Indiana. I always celebrate my birthday at Gamba!

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FAQs

Gamba Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (219) 736-5000.

Gamba Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1197 OpenTable diners.

Gamba Ristorante does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gamba Ristorante

455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Connecticut St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Merrillville, Indiana
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    William Potts, Razvan Bancos, Joe Flores
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://gambaristorante.com/
  • Phone number
    (219) 736-5000
  • Private party facilities
    Gamba Ristorante is the ideal setting for any special occasion. It is perfectly suited for weddings, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate lunch or dinners, brunches, birthday parties and bridal showers.

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