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Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio, Chicago, IL

Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

4.4
4.4
529 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals

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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Al Pompiere`s Event

    $80.00 per person

    Mar 5, 2025 only
    Guest Chef Marco Dandrea from Trattoria al Pompiere in Verona Italy will be joining our very own, Chef Cristiano Bassani for an exclusive dinner showcasing some of Verona`s best product ! The set menu will be include 5 courses dinner! Why not? Pairing your meal with Tommasi wine, Amarone e Valpolicella available with a special price. Price not include tax, gratuity 20%, and wine
    Al Pompiere`s Event Photo

What 529 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio delights with its "amazing food" and "wonderful service". Guests rave about the "authentic Italian dishes" like the rigatoni in vodka sauce and branzino. The restaurant's "ambiance and low-key elegance" create a memorable dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, many find it a "must-go" for special occasions.

529 Reviews
  1. Georgia

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    we waited over an hour for our food, people that showed us after we showed up got there food before us. when we walked in people that walked in after us also got sat after us

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  2. Anjelica

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    White the staff was very pleasant and accommodating for Valentine’s Day i was a bit disappointed. There was a set vday multi course dinner menu and when we got there for our reservation they were out of all the best options, no salmon, no steak, out of the best desserts etc. it was also my wedding night so overall it was just a let down. As stated the staff was really sweet & pleasant and offered us drinks to accommodate, i just feel like if you were going to have a set menu you should have enough to feed the people who reserve. Not being a vegan or vegetarian and that being most of the only options left was disappointing especially for a $150 person price.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Carlos

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great experience, food was amazing and tasteful and drinks were definitely made with love, really enjoyed the experience and ambiance

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  4. Tom

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. Service was amazing. I have nothing bad to say at all! I recommend eating here for a special occasion

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  5. Peter

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    8:30 reservation, not sat until 9:15. Pre-set Valentine’s Day menu and they somehow were out of 1 of the 3 entrees (steak nonetheless) and 1 of the 2 desserts. Didn’t even tell us the dessert dish was no long available, just brought us a random dessert we didn’t ask for. To add on top, the waiter seemed like he was in a rush to turnover our table. Brought over our check immediately when our entrees were taken, before we even got our dessert from a pre-set 3 course meal (which again, they somehow ran out of). Not sure how you offer pre-set menu reservations and then run out of the foods when there are only 3 options. Overall, what was supposed to be a nice and expensive Valentine’s Day dinner turned into just an expensive experience that wasn’t great. Really disappointed and don’t recommend

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Rahul

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks and desserts were pretty good. Main course and apps were decent. Thought it was pricey for what they provided for v day specials. The service was great though.

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  7. Marlene

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food. Highly recommend!

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  8. Clemente

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Food and Service was amazing. Cocktails are delightful!

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  9. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I went there for restaurant week. The calamari was decent, meatballs were ok, but the fish was bland and could have benefited from maybe a creamy sauce or something to bring out the flavor. I’m thinking maybe if we ordered from the main menu they probably have better tasting options but during restaurant week you would want to put your signature dishes to bring back business. The waiter was great though and the support staff was very attentive.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Victor

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was beyond amazing! Every single plate tasted great and will definitely return to try again.

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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 4.4 stars by 529 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 PM
Booked 17 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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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