Gioco - South Loop - Chicago, IL 60605 | Metromix Chicago

Gioco



Neighborhood: South Loop
1312 S. Wabash Ave.

Chicago, IL 60605
312-939-3870
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
This rustic Italian restaurant serves up seafood, pastas and pizzas, and features an exposed-brick-and-mahogany decor. Appetizers include scampi alla griglia and octopus carpaccio. Pasta offerings include house-made gnocchi and pappardelle pastas, and a risotto of the day. The specialty bistecca alla fiorentina is a 40-ounce porterhouse steak for two. Thin crust pizzas include the prosciutto, tomato and mozzarella and the margherita, with mozzarella and fresh basil.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
13th St. and Wabash Ave.
Parking:
Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 12 Roosevelt, 29 State. Red Line Train: Roosevelt Stop. Green Line Train: Roosevelt Stop.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Monday-Friday

Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 5-11 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday

Brunch: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.

Cuisine:
Italian
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: Sundays only.
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Accepted. Recommended
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Lounge
Audience:
Adults / 18+

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Atmosphere and Personality:
Theme. Rustic Italian.
ATM:
Yes. In the Jewel (just north of Gioco)
Live Music:
No
Features:
Free Admission. No catering. No dancing. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Capacity: 65
Worth Noting:
3-star. Recommended.
Specialties:
40-ounce bistecca alla Fiorentina, octopus carpaccio.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Sidewalk cafe seats 15
Seating :
For 150

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"eh......"

By me4264 from Gold Coast, November 8, 2009

It was just ok. We had the calamari, which was good. My pasta was good, but my husband got the tagliatelle and it tasted worse than hamburger helpe...

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"tired place"

By JimRoberts from lakeview, November 1, 2009

I went there for the tasting menu. It was okay, but the place is filthy. The room looks old - floor needs to be redone, chairs are scruffy, and t...

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"awful service"

By JB8445 from South Loop, October 22, 2009

I was there for lunch today and ordered a grilled chicken salad with the dressing on the side. I was able to see the order come up on the counter ...

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