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Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio, Chicago, IL

Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

4.5
4.5
491 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
***JOIN US FOR THANKSGIVING LUNCH OR DINNER!***
We will be offering a 3 course set menu for $77/person including choice of pasta, traditional Thanksgiving dinner, steak and more.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we will have a set menu for $95/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 11/28,12/24,12/25)

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cristiano Bassani
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • An Evening of Elegance and White Truffle Magic

    US$195.00 per person

    Dec 10, 2024 only
    Gioia invites you to an exclusive White Truffle Intimate Dinner Experience on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 PM. Savor the luxurious flavors of Alba white truffles, the prized jewels of Northern Italy's Piedmont region. Known for their intoxicating aroma and unparalleled taste, these truffles elevate every dish into an extraordinary culinary experience. Your evening includes: ✨ Four Courses infused with white truffle ✨ A Decadent Dessert to complete the meal ✨ Optional Wine Pairing by Eagle Eye brands This intimate dining event is the perfect date night before the holiday hustle. Seating is limited to ensure an unforgettable experience, so secure your seats today! $195 with optional $68 wine pairings- Payment is made on-site.

What 491 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio captivates with its "exceptional dining experience" and "outstanding" Italian cuisine. Renowned for its authentic pastas, including the crowd-favorite cacio e pepe, it also boasts a charming atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Although service can vary, the majority of guests appreciate the "great staff and food."

491 Reviews
  1. Jordan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the service was great. Very cool vibe. One loud table, but outstanding experience overall!

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  2. janet

    Chicago

    149 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely perfect meal! Group of us who started with cocktails- yummy. Ordered the sweet potato soup, garden salad and artichoke salads to share. Ha multiple bottles of a great Super Tuscan. Entrees were branzino, chicken parm and the seafood stew. Everyone raved. Dessert was gelato and coffee. A great evening

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  3. Stephanie

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great great service. Great staff and the food is amazing.

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  4. Julie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We got the rigatoni it was hard and cold like it was sitting out for 45 min before getting to us. We asked for the ceaser lightly dressed- i think they mistook it for add dressing. Coffee after -cold. I was over it by then and couldnt send the coffee back After multiple complaints and a terrible exp not even a free coffee. Terrible.

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  5. miriam

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very poor inattentive service, likely short staffed. Easily sat for 25 mins before being approached. So loud and drafty that it was a difficult visit with friends. Food was excellent though.

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  6. Melanie

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow. Staff was friendly, but you could absolutely tell they were understaffed. I was hoping the food would make up for it, but it was just alright. Cocktails were probably the best thing. I wouldn’t go back, unfortunately .

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  7. Sarah

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant looked beautiful and inviting for our anniversary dinner. Unfortunately the food and service did not match. The food was mediocre. The Caesar salad and bread were delicious. I had the pasta from the chefs hometown and it was so salty I couldn’t finish it. My husband had the chicken parmesan special and it was an average chicken Parmesan. They never brought our chips. There only seemed to be one server for the whole restaurant with a lot of extras running around filling holes.

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  8. Adam

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service was a little bit of a mess. The staff seemed to have very large sections and not able to keep up. The food was just okay.

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  9. Lisa

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a Thursday so not many people. It was easy to talk with each other. I know others that have gone on the weekend and said they could not hear each other. Really relaxing during the week. Had the Cacio e Pepe table side because really missing the food in Rome. This was very good. Not as good as Rome but very good and would go back.

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  10. L

    Chicago

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a good time. Food was well done and the service was great. We will definitely return.

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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 4.5 stars by 491 OpenTable diners.

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 18 times today
Experiences are available.

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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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