Description:
The South Loop was officially gentrified with the opening of this funky Italian restaurant. The cozy, lively ambience -- with exposed brick, mahogany accents, an open kitchen, stacks of wine bottles, and hip music -- is par for the course in other restaurant-rich neighborhoods, but it's a welcome oasis of good food in this area. While Gioco's nouveau Italian dishes include a few standard appetizers (such as fried calamari), you'll also find some creative new options: octopus carpaccio, steamed mussels with white wine, and truffle-scented scallops with white polenta and wild mushroom sauce. The fine selection of pastas includes ricotta and spinach tortelloni and pappardelle with braised wild boar. Seafood shows up in various preparations, along with heartier dishes such as filet of beef in Barolo wine sauce, or the massive Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a porterhouse steak served in a portion for two. Even if you're loath to order tiramisu for the umpteenth time, try this heavenly version -- light as air and easy on the rum. The lunch menu also has a few panini and pizza selections.
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Glad we found Gioco
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Checked Trip Advisor, glad we did. In Chicago during Restaurant week. Wanted a place away from the crowds. Found Gioco and am recommending it to co-workers in town. Arrived early and...
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- posted on 05.06.12
- by joerenta
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Excellent is not a strong enough adjective for this very fine restaurant
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the food was beyond fantastic, the cook was involved every step of the way, the appetizer selections by the cook were a meal unto them selves. the only conplaint is i needed more room...
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- posted on 04.27.12
- by nowine
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Dinner favorite
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This little place has great ambiance and great food. It is pricy for the serving size, but you can't ask for it all when your selection is delicious! Take a date here, it is...
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- posted on 03.27.12
- by bazrj
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 312/939-3870
- fax: +1 312 226 4603
Address:
- 1312 S. Wabash St
- At 13th St
- Chicago, IL 60605
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Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 11:30am-2pm and 5-10pm; Fri 11:30am-2pm and 5-11:30pm; Sat 5-11:30pm; Sun 9am-2pm and 5-10pm
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