Gibsons Italia

Extremely pleasant wait staff. Polite, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The interior atmosphere is high end and welcoming. It is a high-end food experience. Now the food itself is good but nothing spectacular. I had a classic spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce itself was something that I would make at home from scratch. Very good, but identical. The meatballs, however, had an overwhelming citrusy flavor, like lemon, which was off putting. I did mention this to the waiter who offered to take it off the bill or offer me a new one, but I had already finished it. The prawns were $20 for 4. They were average but the sauce was good. The desert was complimentary, which was so nice, but I found it to be a bit too dense. And I love dark chocolate but it seemed too strong. It’s a good place to go for the atmosphere, but the food is not spectacular. Maybe the steak is better, but based on these dishes I wouldn’t bet on it.

Went to celebrate an engagement and it was amazing. The staff was so nice and made our group feel very special. I got the spicy rigatoni which was AMAZING!!! It wasn't exactly spicy just so flavorful, and the fresh ricotta on top was literally heaven in my mouth. Spaghetti and meatballs were amazing too and so was the steak. The drinks were also very good. Our waiter was so nice. The view is absolutely STUNNING. If you're celebrating something this is THE place to go. We got complimentary wine and dessert for our friends engagement. The dessert was outstanding. For a place that fancy our bills weren't even that high. I will come back every time I go to Chicago

This place was amazing!! Our waiter Erick was phenomenal. Great service, extremely knowledge, prompt, and gave great suggestions. The ambiance was fantastic and the food was INCREDIBLE. Highly recommend the veal and oysters. 10/10 experience and they went all out for my friends birthday that we were celebrating. Such a fantastic experience. Will be back!!

This is hands down the best dining experience I’ve ever had. Looking at the front of this restaurant, you would not expect the fantastic view that you are about to enjoy. Even more of a reason to go to a restaurant is the food. So incredibly delicious. Steak, brussel sprouts, twice baked potato outstanding, and then dessert. I don’t think the desert lived up to par on the rest of the meal, but it was beautiful. Our server and all of the rest of the staff had tended to us and everyone else there. I was in awe and will absolutely return.

Exceptional food and views. Dish of the day was Rigatoni with spicy tomato sauce with chicken not on menu, made upon request 10/10 amazing sauce. Octopus 7/10 it was good but I’ve had better , cooked perfectly and the sauce was good, and fries were amazing. Recommended!Recommended dishesCharred Octopus, Roasted Cauliflower, Lamb Chops

Special occasion meal for a friends birthday and it certainly was special. Lively atmosphere, without it being too over stimulating. Clear and open, with lovely views to the river, which became more beautiful in the evening. Our waiter Ugo, was an utter delight. Very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions we had about the menu or drinks. Very much a restaurant for the carnivores, but no complaints from me. All the dishes we had were outstanding. If the asparagus is available make sure you get it!

Went to gibsons for a casual lunch on Saturday with some close friends. Let's start off by saying great service, solid location and perfect ambience. Definitely a spot for a celebration and not just your casual hang. Food: Focaccia: 4.5/5 buttery and oh so good Roasted beet salad: 3.5/5 Prosciutto Di San: 4.5/5 HUGE portion so tasty Double baked Potato: 4/5 v interesting and delicious Spicy Rigatoni: 5/5 unreal + meatball was a great add on Our party also ordered the steak and tuna salad but I think the pasta's really stood out the most. Service: 5/5 we always had someone helping us which was great. Price was honestly very very reasonable for the atmosphere + quality of food/service. Close to $18/19 for a hearty portion of pasta that was absolutely delicious!. Overall, the menu was very limited but everything was incredibly well done. Price to food ratio was honestly off the charts for such an upscale joint so I was thoroughly impressed. 100% will need to come back and try a couple more items!

100% recommend. I ordered the mafaldine and I’d say it’s one of the best pastas I’ve ever had. Could have cleaner plating, but great flavor and well balanced dish. We also ordered the U-12 prawns which were average I’d say and the Brussel sprouts which were great and should not be passed up. The staff were extremely friendly and the atmosphere was exciting. My boyfriend and I also went here for our anniversary and they gave us a complimentary dessert to celebrate which was extremely thoughtful. The view is also unbeatable. Eating amazing Italian food by the view of the city is unforgettable. Loved it and would definitely come back.

I've dined at Gibsons Italia many times. The food is always terrific. The well trained staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. The views from the dining room are also spectacular, showcasing Chicago from the river. This evening was a birthday celebration and we had the oysters, smoked beef tartar, lobster bisque, steak board with bone marrow, and desserts...everything was great. Look forward to my next visit.

So delicious and great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, anything. We sat outside with a view of the river. The staff was all great. Got the Chicago Cut and the chicken parm — yummy! Their banana gelato was a great way to close out the meal. Definitely recommend!!