Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1082 reviews

What JamesL doesn't like about Trattoria Gianni:
The Restaurant Week deal was good value. If you're looking for cheap drinks with your meal, this is not the place. The cheapest bottle of wine was around $55. Otherwise, the Pork Chop and Veal meatballs were excellent. View all feedback. What Jacquie Mark likes about Trattoria Gianni:
A perfect round table in a corner to celebrate 2 friend’s birthdays and easily chat before an evening at Steppenwolf. Delicious food, excellent service and we arrived at the theatre in time. View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 73 reviews
Lempi
14.04.2019 - 23:27

How has this place been open for 30 years and I have never heard of it?! I don't even know where to begin about how good this place was.

Leopold
24.04.2021 - 22:47

We went to Trattoria Gianni on a Tuesday night around 7:30 pm and sat outside in the patio, which is amazing and very charming.

Judah
29.07.2021 - 13:30

My husband and I live in the neighborhood and thought we would order pick-up from Trattoria Gianni (we had previously dined on the patio and enjoyed a nice

Wilbert
03.08.2020 - 16:13

Great Italian meal! The owner is very nice and welcoming, highly recommend

Jameson
14.10.2018 - 12:24

Love Trattoria Gianni! The food is amazing and the staff/owner are a delight

Trattoria Gianni is a charming neighborhood restaurant on Halsted with a cozy vibe perfect for a pre-Steppenwolf dinner or a date night out. The food is a hit or miss - while some dishes like the special bracciole are excellent, others like the gnocchi can be lackluster. The prices are reasonable for the quality of food provided. Service can be a bit inconsistent, with some diners receiving excellent service while others have complaints about slow service or rudeness from servers. Despite this, the restaurant's homemade pasta, great desserts, and attentive owner make it a worthwhile visit. Outdoor seating is available on a spacious patio, providing privacy from street traffic. Overall, Trattoria Gianni offers exceptional food, but be cautious of additional charges such as for iced tea. Despite some minor issues, many diners plan to return to this spot for its delicious food and pleasant ambiance.

Opentable
4.5 ★ from 113 reviews
Estela
13.02.2024 - 15:49

We got there early and the place filled up while we were there. Food was excellent and our waiter was friendly. Glad we tried it, we would go back.

Thomas
13.02.2024 - 15:49

Overall a great experience as always. Highly recommend as the food is top notch, but it also doesn’t feel stuffy.

Miluše
13.02.2024 - 15:49

Great value for restaurant week menu, Friendly Attentive service . Wine are reasonable price by the glass The bottle a lot of choice under $50. Can wait to the...

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AnitaC
13.02.2024 - 15:49

Bruschetta was excellent. The gnocchi were very good but we missed the delicate pillows/gnocchi that TG had served for years. Seafood special was great as was t...

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MaryS
13.02.2024 - 15:49

Excellent food, attentive service. Great location near Steppenwolf Theater

Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 426 reviews
Michelle
22.08.2023 - 09:11

We chose this restaurant because of the convenient location to the theater and the patio. Don't make this mistake if you want a quality meal. Service was quite...

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RayO
22.08.2023 - 09:11

Wonderful food and amazing servers. This is a pricey place but for those looking for good to restaurant near Steppenwolf THIS IS THE BEST.

Woodrow
14.04.2021 - 18:46

The gnocchi is absolutely the best I have ever had. I was seated at their outdoor area and the seating was just lovely. I like it that the owner, Gianni, is vis...

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KenA
22.08.2023 - 09:11

Wonderul food , great environment outdoor seating , watchful but not pushy service, and great value , especially the wine list . And the owner's a pretty nice g...

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JenT
22.08.2023 - 09:11

The manager sitting people did not seem organized and the time to receive our food was long.

Aggregated
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Jane
07.05.2022 - 08:17

So I think I am biased to this meal because it was a pleasant surprise while I was on my 2 HOUR oil change 2 blocks away.... this is my silver lining. I came wi...

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17.06.2019 - 08:28

Everything was so delicious Especially, Tortellini baronessa is amazing This restaurant is really well located

Clotilde
30.06.2018 - 03:41

The service was simply phenomenal. Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and even taught us something Italian! We ordered the arancini siciliani and...

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Abagail
22.12.2018 - 08:23

Tastes of Italy! Octopus, arancini, and all the main courses we tried were prepared perfectly and absolutely delicious. Service was also perfect. Will definitel...

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Cali
21.02.2020 - 23:24

For the most part I enjoyed my time here, but probably would not go back. We had a reservation for 5 and were seated at a table for 5. Unfortunately, one person...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 340 reviews
Juan
01.03.2024 - 18:53

The food was absolutely delicious! My wife and I ordered the arrancini, and calamari to start. Both were cooked perfectly, the arrancini was crunchy on the outs...

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Emily
01.03.2024 - 18:53

Go here! Had a tasty barrel aged manhattan and our pasta and special dish was so tasty! The service was perfect: we will return!

Nathan
01.03.2024 - 18:53

Food: 1. Risotto balls were pretty good. Order extra marinara if you like to dip a lot because they only provide a small condiment bowl. 2. Soup: we tried both...

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Emma
01.03.2024 - 18:53

Delicious food, but extremely pricy. I had the Capellini Pomodoro with meatballs which was a generous portion of pasta but the meatballs were quite small and co...

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Minal
01.03.2024 - 18:53

Neighbourhood restaurant vibe on Halsted ! Home made Pasta and great desserts. Definitely a visit . Went there multiple times . The quality of the food is spot...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 120 reviews

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