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Gioco


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3.5 of 5 stars 58 ratings
58 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#385 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Italian, Californian
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Calumet

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2 of 5 stars
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Jul 25, 2009
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Just okay... wasn't impressed by this place at all, but that said, it wasn't bad per se. My ox tail gnocchi was very flavorful, but the ox tail was really chewy. My bf's risotto did not at all resemble risotto in look or taste; it looked like a plate of prison food--slop. more

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1 of 5 stars
LuvsNicePlaces   3 contributions
Chicago
Jan 26, 2009

This crew is incapable of handling a brunch crowd. Ordering took 20 minutes and our food took 45 minutes, during which our server didn't stop by our table a single time. When it finally arrived the panini was cold because it sat on the counter with no heat lamp for 8 minutes (we timed it) while it waited for the... more

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5 of 5 stars
aversetospam   57 contributions
Boston
Dec 17, 2008

Enjoyed an excellent simple three course meal at Gioco..... The Prosciutto e Melone was delightful, with a rich sweet Academia Barilla, top quality Parma Prosciutto, Seasonal Melon & Arugula The ravioli with wild mushroom filling was awesome.... savor the flavor of the mushrooms. Not overwhelmed by the sauce. A real treat. For dessert, I sampled the dessert ravioli with goat... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Sep 17, 2008

Best Steak I have ever had more

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3 of 5 stars
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Sep 2, 2008

Solid place, gets a higher rating due to the lack of decent places in the south loop more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 17, 2008

went on my birthday last year.. my pasta was excellent, had the gnocchi. my mom did not care for hers- bollegnese. (sp?) overall- good place. but, there are so many more great italian places in chicago. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 5, 2008

good but there are better italian places in the city more

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4 of 5 stars
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May 31, 2008

try the Pappardelle al cinghiale more

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3 of 5 stars
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May 29, 2008

Tasty pasta, never too busy, nice atmosphere and good service. Oh, and get the bread pudding...so yummy! more

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3 of 5 stars
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Apr 30, 2008

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Gioco Address

1312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-2599
Tel: (312) 939-3870
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.