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La Gondola
Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
"Love love love the rigatoni boscaiola!"(3 Tips)
"The best delivery Italian food in Chicago."(2 Tips)
"Their rigatoni and stuffed gnocchi are amazing."(3 Tips)
"BEST grilled Calamari these lips have ever tasted ...★★★★★"(2 Tips)
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ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014When I'm looking for some Italian comfort food, my usual go-to dish is the Rigatoni Boscaiola at La Gondola. This pasta dish strikes the right balance of richness without being heavy. Read more
RyanAugust 17, 2014Eggplant and chicken parmesan, gnocchi piemontese... Have tried many other things as well. Good pizza in Chicago style thin crust sense. Tasty neighborhood Italian, somewhat of an institution.- RyanAugust 24, 2014Still great food... adding red clam sauce to my list. Don't know what they're thinking offering a much smaller menu now when you eat in than for takeout. To me, it makes no sense. Do get takeout.
Denise RiveraNovember 14, 2011Tried going last night and was not aware one must have reservations. I will make one asap for the next weekend loved how private yet romantic the atmosphere looked- Jackie FrederickApril 3, 2013Their rigatoni and stuffed gnocchi are amazing. The Ashland location is small and quaint but I think better food than belmont. The guy on thurs night is a hoot too
Kirstjen LorenzMarch 15, 2015I had the rigatoni boscaiola and it was very good, but it was an awful lot of pasta - enough to feed 3 people.
This place is a gem! And so is D, your server! Love him and the food! The best!- James SMay 2, 2012Hands down, the BEST grilled Calamari these lips have ever tasted ...★★★★★ (5 stars)
Rémy Thenot-SiegelFebruary 18, 2010Great for takeout. Dining room is VERY small. You should absolutely make reservations. Showing up and expecting a table is a bad idea. The specials are very good and worth it usually.
Réjane TMarch 31, 2011The rigatoni vodka is wonderful, and their tiramisu, different from any other I've ever had, is amazing. Big portions, watch out!
Nicole BolisengaOctober 14, 2012Definitely RSVP, and ask for D (he's an awesome server!) Menu is QUITE delectible.
Tom KlarquistNovember 6, 2010Best Italian food in Chicago. Have the calamari for an appetizer and leave lots of room for dinner!!!!
Roy MDecember 31, 2011No soda refills here. Bread is excellent. Pizza was ok. Service very good. Thier delivery guy parks in handicap spot
Andrew McGuireMay 10, 2010I own it, friend me up, if dining in please call ahead for a reso. Dining area is small and fills up quick.
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Serving the best Chicago-style pizza and homemade Italian food, La Gondola Italian Restaurant is Zagat-Rated since 1991. With our fresh ingredients, hand-tossed pizza dough, and award-winning Italian food; La Gondola Italian Restaurant offers takeout, delivery and dining room service seven days a...
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
(773) 248-4433
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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- 8.9
"Great service! Food was good but the best was the dessert! The chocolate hazelnut budino was to die for. So good!"
Cristina Dordas - 8.1
"Friendly staff and charming! The sauce is EXCELLENT, whether on an appetizer or the seafood linguini."
Irene Yin Liang - 6.5
"Very reasonably priced. Great BYOB or take out pasta place."
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