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Gioco


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4.5 of 5 stars 55 ratings
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#331 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Italian, Californian
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
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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 53 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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 17, 2008

Best Steak I have ever had more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 5, 2008

good but there are better italian places in the city more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 31, 2008

try the Pappardelle al cinghiale more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 30, 2008

scones more

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4 of 5 stars
roadTrippinNM 8 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Mar 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The plan was to have a romantic dinner before a show, and we did have a good time. The food was excellent no doubt about it, but the ambiance was not above average. I dont know if I would say it a good place for a quiet and romantic dinner. The seating was uncomfortable and the tables are tightly packed.... more

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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.