Jess
Looking for an Italian restaurant that absolutely slaps? You've found it! Ditch the mediocre chain restaurants in Chicago and order here instead. This place is incredible! Ever since visiting Europe this summer I've been seeking the best Carbonara in Chicago. Let me tell you, their Carbonara absolutely slaps! It's slightly more salty than I prefer but that's being petty tbh. I placed an order on doordash and there was a small, micro issue with my order which resulted in getting to try more food! It was dealt with in a very timely and effective manner. The girl working up front is sooooo nice and so is the owner (I presume he was the owner). We also got to try their spaghetti and meatballs, double cheese burger, fries, minestrone soup, and brownie bites. Every item was amazing! I do want to give a specific shout out to the double burger for $7 during lunch. It's the definition of grilled BBQ burger. It tasted like a BBQ with the grill marks on it and overall flavor. The cheese was so melty and delicious! It's the best value and quality burger in Chicago. Also worth noting that the free baguette you get with the pasta is actually good! I'm so picky about baguettes but theirs was actually worth eating. Thanks for making our experience amazing! I will be back so soon!
Dattakiran J
Wonderful Italian pasta. Great service with a smile. Reasonably priced as well. Would love to visit again.
Teri Gidwitz
This is one of our go-to restaurants for ordering Italian food. Their pizza and pasta dishes are delicious, and delivery is fast and hot. They have a small number of tables for in-restaurant dining. Download their app and get on their mailing list to take advantage of regular coupons they offer.
Henry JH
BEST on Northside!
$5 Huge Slice with soda can't be beat. Excellent thin crust. Huge pieces of sausage. Amazing, friendly service. Cozy, comfortable dining area/option. Great location with parking. Can't wait to go back.
Dennis Yu
Andy, the owner of 20 years, truly cares about his food and customers.
There are only 8 tables in this tiny restaurant, so it feels like being served by family.
They have a Stromboli like menu item called the Panzeroti, which is filled with a ton of mozzarella cheese and meat. They don’t skimp on ingredients.
I’ve had the pizza there a couple times. Pretty good— my friends raved about it.
The place is in a strip mall and doesn’t look like much from the outside.
Sandy Corbett
"D" makes your experience very memorable. His personality is so warm and engaging on a playful side. We were referred here by friends and quickly saw why. Food was fantastic and when I was concerned about wasting the remaining deep dish pizza as was staying in hotel, D suggested donating it to those in need. My heart was so warmed by that. Yes. I will recommend a thousand times over. Pat and Sandy, Bellefonte PA
Dave Warner
The $5 slice and a pop special is out of this world delicious. They don’t skimp on the slice: it’s huge! And the pop is fantastic too. They have Coke products and a slew of delicious flavored pops made right here In Chicago. Lady helped me out and she was very kind. I’m gonna come back some day and try the chicken parmigiana pizza. It looks so good. Try this place, you’ll like it!
Jessica Vo
Amazing restaurant. A cozy atmosphere for date night and the food is always delicious and well portioned. You can get an appetizer and an entree to share. Their steak is to die for
ThatStevieMac
Hands down one of the best customer experiences I’ve ever had. The owner Andy is a peach, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is homey.
Chris Mann
Tiny spot for great Italian. Don’t let the strip mall location fool you the food here is fantastic. Good for take out or nice quiet spot with the wife when you need to get away.
Kesha Pate
I ordered the Bolognese extra thin pizza, meatballs and sauce, and sausage and peppers in garlic butter. Everything is delicious. The pizza has generous toppings and amazing flavor. I'm saving the meatballs and sausage for dinners later this week, but the bites I took of each were delicious. Looking forward to eating my way through the very extensive menu.
Teri Pinner
So glad our family enjoyed a delicious family style Italian meal at this small but mighty restaurant. Our waitress was friendly and ultra efficient. Can’t wait to go back so I can try other things on the menu.
Kelly Ryan
La Gondola catered the holiday party for my condo building and everyone raved about the food! We had so many compliments about it all night. We ordered the Rigatoni alla Boscaiola, Sausage & Peppers, Gnocchi al Pesto, Chicken Parmigiana, Caesar Salad, and the Mini Cannoli and Brownie Bites. The Sausage & Peppers was the first to go, followed by the Chicken Parm. My personal favorite was the Rigatoni alla Boscaiola. I've tried a lot of entrees on their menu, but never this, and I'm so glad I did. I have to order that again! The gnocchi was amazing too. You'll want some Italian bread to clean all the sauce from your plate. The salad was so fresh, and one guest told me he doesn't eat salad, but he ate that salad because it was so good. And the dessert?! People were loading plates with cannoli and smuggling brownie bites out in napkins to take home with them. There was more than enough food for the headcount we gave them, and delivery was on-time and easy. The driver even called ahead to tell me they were on their way. I highly recommend La Gondola for your catering needs. You will not be disappointed!
Tony Johnson
Great food. They are mostly a carryout establishment, but they do have a small dine in area as well. They are very busy, so call ahead for seating.
Nick Boomgarden
My wife and I drive by La Gondola often and finally went in for lunch today. The inside is comfortable, the decorations are genuine, and the food was exceptional. We're so glad we stopped by because we live within walking distance and will be back again. Thank you!
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