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Gamba Ristorante, Merrillville, IN

Gamba Ristorante

4.9
4.9
1205 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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.

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 1,205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 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

    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 is a culinary gem in Merrillville, Indiana, offering "amazing food and service" in an elegant atmosphere. Known for its "fabulous" meals, Gamba delights guests with expertly prepared dishes like veal tenderloin and lobster ravioli. With "attentive" staff and a welcoming environment, it's perfect for special occasions and intimate dinners alike.

1,205 Reviews

  1. Merri

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dinner. The meal was fabulous. The service was amazing. Couldn’t have had a better experience.

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  2. Virginia VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we dine here it is amazing!!! The food is always on point, the drinks are fabulous, the wait staff is awesome. The owner is always kind & accommodating. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone I know.

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  3. Mary Ann VIP

    Chicago107 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit of elegance and delicious food. Top notch servers and friendly, efficient service.

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  4. Cindy VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always nice for dinner! Food, service, and atmosphere good.

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  5. Tiffany

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gamba was delicious last night. We had a great server, Josh and Michelle is always so warm and welcoming to every guest. 

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  6. Mary

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and the food was perfectly prepared and presented. My medium cooked filet was juicy and tender as was my boyfriends pork chop. Great flavors in both dishes. A bit pricey, but well worth it, especially for a special occasion. Will be back!

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  7. Debbie VIP

    Chicago68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choies to celebrate my husband''s birthday. The food was delicious, presentation perfect and our server Joe was incredible ! A great afternoon. We highly recommend Gamba's to everyone who would like a wonderful experience.

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  8. Brian

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! The staff was professional and polite, the food was amazing and I definitely recommend them as a go to for a memorable date night experience!

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  9. Denise

    Tulsa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful spot to dine in Merrillville, Gamba is a jewel. Michael is an amazing server. Timing is on point so that a guest is not hurried nor left to wait for a course. The food is absolutely delicious - from the best bread in the area to the lightest calamari. This restaurant does not skimp or cut corners. The chef/owner is not available on Mondays, but his incredibly competent and gifted daughter stands proudly in his shoes and speaks with each guest.

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  10. TomH

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best restaurant in Indiana in my opinion. I’ve been going for 15 years, always elegant, relaxing, and wonderful menu. Wine list well thought out and reasonable - 5 stars.

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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 4.9 stars by 1205 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.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
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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