Gio's Cafe And Deli

Delicious food, everyone was so nice. My water was never less than halfway full, because the staff was so fast before the dinner rush. The shrimp broccoli fedicini alfredo was around 26 the chicken siciliana was around 22. The pastas were so large, definitely recommended splitting it or half to take home. The atmosphere was so cozy everyone coming or going was saying bye to a table or two, it was so cute. We almost kept walking before we came in because the only outdoor sign was a little covered by the trees. At the end we also got a beautiful pistachio canoli 6, chocolate tartufo gelato 5, and a frozen crema e pistachio 5 to-go. The entire order plus tip was around 100 which was more than google had mentioned. We definitely have plans to go back since the food and shop at front was so awesome.

As always delicious food, expertly prepared. Had 2 guests who were first timers and were very impressed with the experience vowing to come back. Thanks to Nacho and his crew for never disappointed us!

Decided to dine in for some local italian food instead of a big chain. Great decision! Our table ordered the following items: - Italian wedding soup: simple yet tasty savory tomato broth and orzo. -Chicken Vesuvio: Perfectly balanced white wine sauce, tender chicken and peas, and golden baked potato wedges. -Special for 8/17: Whitefish a la lemone with capellini and cherry tomatoes. Flaky tender whitefish seasoned with delicious lemon sauce and pasta with cherry tomatoes. All of the food was amazing and service was kind and attentive! I would highly recommend this local restaurant and deli.

Went kinda late with my boyfriend, the service was super super good they really go above and beyond I had the skirt steak risotto and it was sooooooooo good the cook was as great and the meat was soo soft. I’m not a expert on risotto but it was delicious and the consistency was great too! Overall everything was great and will definitely be back!

The chicken parm sandwich is kinda something to die for. So flavorful the breaded steak sandwich was great too!

Love this cafe and restaurant! Amazing Italian food, different specials daily and the service is the best! Always a smiling face to greet you in here. We frequent this place for lunch and dinner and buy all our specialty Italian products from here. I’ve tried nearly everything on the dinner menu, even special items they make that are not on the daily menu and I’ve never been disappointed. Family friendly with a tight knit neighborhood feel inside. Try the Italian sausage by the pound from the deli... amazing!

I must admit Gio’s is the biggest mistake I have ever made !!!!! I have a condo in the city that is right next to this beautiful cafe & deli for several years, every summer I would jog by it and comment how quaint and lovely the place seemed and make a promise that I will find a free day off of work to stop by and give them a try. Well that free day was last Friday, I called in an order for pick up and as soon as I made it home and had the first bite is was nothing but pure love , bliss and enjoyment. I am an avid food lover, I only go on vacations and trips simply for the thought of the food experience I’ll get to try at new places. Gio’s is that place my taste buds have been looking for. I have been here everyday since last Friday ordering a new dish. I am in absolute love with this cafe and deli and will be using them for special lunch dates , favorite go to spot and a gift shop as well. All of my family loves to cook and it’s amazing that Gio’s sells some of their specialty products in the restaurant so you can take a piece of them home with you even after you leave and their giardiniera is a perfect addition to a gift basket not to mention their fresh loaves of bread they sell daily. I cannot say enough good things about Gio’s you just have to come on in and see it for yourself. This is truly my favorite hidden gem in the city as they give you the maximum bang for each and every dollar spent. The portion size makes you feel happy you came and delighted to go right back. Their ingredients are so fresh and rich once you go you’ll be coming back in repeat just like me !!! They are so professional and happy to help they can even take special requests on your order to make sure you love every bite. Ex: I don’t like onions but they had a dish that comes with them, I asked if they could not use onions but use mushrooms instead and they made the change effortlessly and deliciously. The attention to detail here is just impeccable. Thank you Gio’s and your amazing team staff, you help add that special charm and character that makes Chicago the most beautiful and intricate cities in the world keep up the good work. As I will be there shortly to pick up my order of the day !!!!

Gio’s is absolutely fantastic. It’s a family owned spot with fast friendly service - Italian deli by day and a BYOB cafe by night. There’s really something for everyone here. We’ve been 3 times and already rank this high on our list of Chicago favorites. Here are some highlights.. the breaded steak and cold Italian sandwiches are absolutely perfect, love the vodka sauce rigatoni, meatballs are great, also really like the sausage and peppers. If you’re looking for a casual midweek spot to grab a great meal anytime of day, this is it!