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La Gondola

La Gondola

Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
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    Rachel P.
    "Love love love the rigatoni boscaiola!"(3 Tips)
    Joe M.
    "The best delivery Italian food in Chicago."(2 Tips)
    Jackie F.
    "Their rigatoni and stuffed gnocchi are amazing."(3 Tips)
    James S.
    "BEST grilled Calamari these lips have ever tasted ...★★★★★"(2 Tips)
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  • Chicagoist
    ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014
    When 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
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    RyanAugust 17, 2014
    Eggplant 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.
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    RyanAugust 24, 2014
    Still 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 R.
    Denise RiveraNovember 14, 2011
    Tried 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 F.
    Jackie FrederickApril 3, 2013
    Their 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 L.
    Kirstjen LorenzMarch 15, 2015
    I had the rigatoni boscaiola and it was very good, but it was an awful lot of pasta - enough to feed 3 people.
  • Colleen
    ColleenNovember 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is a gem! And so is D, your server! Love him and the food! The best!
  • James S.
    James SMay 2, 2012
    Hands down, the BEST grilled Calamari these lips have ever tasted ...★★★★★ (5 stars)
  • Joe M.heart icon on user image
    Joe McCaffreyApril 17, 2018
    The best delivery Italian food in Chicago.
  • Amanda C.
    Amanda ChvatalOctober 8, 2012
    The gnocchi was great! The restaurant is super intimate and cute!
  • Rémy T.
    Rémy Thenot-SiegelFebruary 18, 2010
    Great 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 T.heart icon on user image
    Réjane TMarch 31, 2011
    The rigatoni vodka is wonderful, and their tiramisu, different from any other I've ever had, is amazing. Big portions, watch out!
  • Nicole B.
    Nicole BolisengaOctober 14, 2012
    Definitely RSVP, and ask for D (he's an awesome server!) Menu is QUITE delectible.
  • Tom K.
    Tom KlarquistNovember 6, 2010
    Best Italian food in Chicago. Have the calamari for an appetizer and leave lots of room for dinner!!!!
  • Rachel P.
    Rachel PoonMarch 9, 2013
    Love love love the rigatoni boscaiola!
  • Courtney P.
    Courtney PershaApril 25, 2013
    D is the best waiter we have ever had anywhere!
  • Roy M.
    Roy MDecember 31, 2011
    No soda refills here. Bread is excellent. Pizza was ok. Service very good. Thier delivery guy parks in handicap spot
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew McGuireMay 10, 2010
    I own it, friend me up, if dining in please call ahead for a reso. Dining area is small and fills up quick.
  • S D Pete G.
    S D Pete GlassJuly 26, 2011
    Fried Rav is amazing (all homemade)
  • Ryan K.heart icon on user image
    Ryan KNovember 18, 2016
    Carbonara mmm
  • Luke S.
    Luke SundheimMay 10, 2010
    Best Italian in the city. You can't go wrong here!
  • Greg F.
    Greg FeinbergFebruary 16, 2014
    Amazing as always.
  • marc s.
    marc schacherJuly 4, 2013
    Outstanding...
  • Pamela C.
    Pamela CarpenterAugust 7, 2010
    Try the Stracciatella soup. Awesome!
  • Pamela C.
    Pamela CarpenterJanuary 6, 2010
    Check their facebook fan page for awesome weekly specials.
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew McGuireOctober 5, 2010
    Mon. thru Fri. 4pm - 11pm Sat. & Sun. Noon - 11pm
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff CarterJuly 30, 2011
    Gondola chicken
  • Chris G.
    Chris GalagazaSeptember 22, 2010
    Doesn't open until 4pm
  • Hillman P.heart icon on user image
    Hillman PhilistiaAugust 7, 2014
    Disgusting food.
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