Gio
3.2
from - 1631 Chicago Ave.
- Evanston, IL 60201
- 847-869-3900
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Giovanni Garelli has been in the restaurant biz for more than forty years, starting with his parents eatery in Seville, Spain, then moving into stints at Chicago eateries like Scoozi, Shaw's Crab House and the venerable Gordon. Garelli's mother is Italian and his father is Spanish -- he uses his background here and at his other eatery Tapas Barcelona. The seasonally changing menu features Northern Italian fare including house-made pastas and rustic Roman-style pizzas. Heartier choices include a honey-balsamic glazed salmon and a chicken Marsala with wild mushrooms and sauteed spinach. Daily specials feature a risotto of the day and veal options like osso buco.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Davis Street and Chicago Avenue
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
-
Purple Line train: Davis
Metra Union Pacific train: Davis
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Dinner: 5-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. International wine list with an Italian focus, with 24 by by the glass choices.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Kids Menu and Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100
Write a review
Rate Gio
"Nice surprise"
By Forester from Wilmette, May 24, 2009
A very nice waitress served us some great food for a reasonable price. The Bolognese sauce and a red pepper, sausage and mushroom red sauce were b...
Report This Review
"Quite possibly the worst service..."
By WL from Chicago, IL, May 9, 2007
Quite possibly the worst service I have ever had. Our waiter was sweating profusely and seemed to forget he was working for his tip. He ignored u...
Report This Review
"Gio is as true to..."
By N from Chicago, Il, November 30, 2006
Gio is as true to form as you get in his Italian blend. We had a wonderful dinner w/ all the right savory ingredients. The service is good, and win...
Report This Review
