Gioia Chicago Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Gioia Chicago, where authentic Italian flavors meet a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Chicago. Located at 1133 W Randolph St, this culinary gem offers a thoughtfully curated menu that honors traditional recipes while showcasing the chef's creativity.
- Pasta: Delight in homemade options like Casoncelli alla Bergamasca, a tantalizing stuffed pasta featuring mortadella and prosciutto, or the rich Fettuccine with a robust meat ragu.
- Soups & Salads: Start your meal with a comforting Minestrone Soup or the crispy Carciofi salad, bursting with flavors from aged Parmigiano and creamy lemon dressing.
- Desserts: Don’t miss the decadently rich Tiramisu and the delightful Cuore di cioccolato, pairing perfectly with vanilla ice cream.
Gioia Chicago invites you to indulge in a sublime culinary journey, promising a memorable dining experience that captures the essence of Italy.
ANTIPASTI
Tagliere Gioia
Selection of Italian salumi and cheese
Fritto
Fried calamari and shrimp, served with aioli sauce
Burrata
Burrata, italian prosciutto, arugula
Polpette di granchio
Homemade crab cakes served with arrabbiata sauce
Cozze al vino bianco
Fresh Mediterranean mussels in a garlic white wine sauce
Insalata della casa
Spring mix salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Carciofi
Crispy artichokes, arugula, 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, creamy lemon dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese
Minestrone Soup
Italian vegetable soup
Zuppa e Insalate
PASTA
Gioia nei Paccheri
Mancini paccheri, fresh tomato sauce, 22-month aged Parmigiano
Fettuccine
Homemade pasta with meat ragu
Cacio e Pepe
Mancini spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, Tellicherry black pepper
Linguine
Mancini Linguine, fresh Apulian style clams in white wine sauce
Rigatoni
Large tubular pasta with vodka sauce, green peas and crumbled sausage
Casoncelli alla Bergamasca
Chef Cristianos hometown stuffed pasta with mortadella, prosciutto, sausage, cooked in brown butter, pancetta and sage
Linguine allo Scoglio
Mancini linguine, with black mussels, clams, shrimps, calamari and scallops in a tomato sauce
La Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked organic eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, basil, 22-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Branzino alla Griglia
Grilled butterflied Mediterranean sea bass, oregano, lemon oil
Salmone
Organic grilled Faroe Salmon
Milanese
Grissini-breaded veal chop Milanese, arugula & datterini tomato salad, potato chips
Pollo e Patate
Bone-in Chicken with fresh rosemary, and white wine garlic sauce
Piedmontese Strip
14oz Northwest meats Piedmontese NY Strip
Filetto
8oz beef filet served with red wine sauce
Agnello del Colorado
Fresh grilled Colorado lamb chops
SECONDI
CONTORNI
Caponata
Sauteed vegetables, olives, capers, pine nuts
Chips
Homemade fresh cut chips with seasalt
Puree di Patate
Homemade mashed potatoes
Patate Al Forno
Rosemary roasted potatoes
Spinaci
Sauteed spinach with garlic
Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked Savoiardi biscuits, sweet mascarpone, cocoa powder
Panna Cotta
Homemade eggless custard served with mixed berries and caramel sauce
Creme Brulee
Homemade creme brulee topped with caramelize brown sugar
Cuore di cioccolato
Homemade flourless chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries