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    Gia Mia

    4.2 (216 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Gabby Z.

    Tried this location for Gia Mia. It's smaller but similar to another location I've been to. We ordered the meatballs to start, then got a Margherita pizza with spicy soppressata and the prosciutto and arugula pizza. The meatballs were good, especially with the polenta. No complaints there, and the sauce had great flavor. Both pizzas were good overall. The arugula one could definitely use a little more flavor -- I asked for balsamic, and that made it better. Service was good, and it was clean inside.

    Gigli Toscani Pesto Chicken (top), Mediterranean Whitefish (bottom)
    Sania H.

    I'll keep it short and sweet- we love Gia Mia! The Chicken Parmesan is one of the best I've ever had and a go to every time. We tried a couple new dishes due to a menu change (bring back the mushroom toast!!). The whitefish was outstanding, the pesto chicken pasta was solid but nothing worth writing home about. The real disappointment of the meal was the calamari- many pieces of just breading, as well as fried lemons and veggies and only a few decent pieces of calamari- would not recommend. The service was excellent as always!

    Prosciutto Arugula
    Caroline C.

    We came as part of a large party and had a good time! We tried a variety apps including the calamari, zucchini fries, and prosciutto and fig bruschetta. For the main I had the prosciutto and arugula pizza which I enjoyed though thought it was too lemony. They also have a $15 lunch special. However, the service was slow.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Brooke D.

    Super cute and casual Italian restaurant! Service was great. We were seated quickly. We were able to get some table bread upon request. The food was ready quickly, as well. The chicken Parmesan was very flavorful. Overall, a great experience!

    Margherita
    Anthony D.

    Not a bad place to get some Italian. The appetizers were really good and the pizza isn't bad either. We tried: - Tuscan Shrimp & Polenta - Arancini Mozzarella - Margherita Pizza - Pasta Gia - Short Rib Gnocchi - Paccheri Vodka The arancini were my favorite dish of the night. The pasta was fine, but the apps were just better. I also had a Lemon Travolta which was solid.

    Linguine carbonara
    Sally L.

    This was our first time here. We went on a Wednesday night. It was pretty busy. The restaurant has plenty of seats and also an outdoor patio. They have a table for us right away. We ordered the Tuscan shrimp and polenta, paccheri vodka, and linguine carbonara. The shrimp and polenta were good. It wasn't too salty when mixed with the polenta. There was a kick from the pepper. The linguine carbonara was creamy with the Parmesan cream and the egg yolk. It was delicious with the bacon. I wish the portion were a little bigger. The paccheri vodka was also good with delicious vodka sauce with sausage. The waiter was nice and friendly. He gave us recommendations on what is good on the menu. He would come back to check if we needed anything. I would go back to try their other dishes.

    This Italian restaurant on Main St in downtown Downers Grove is great for families, and their patio is lovely!
    Eric S.

    FAMILY VALUES A spur-of-the-moment lunch turned into one of the most affordable meals we've had all summer. When my wife suggested we take the kids to eat at an Italian restaurant on a Saturday, I immediately saw dollar signs flashing before my eyes and tried pivoting to a less-expensive option ("is Wendy's OK?") As it turns out, I had no reason to be worried for my wallet. Gia Mia is right on the corner of Main St in downtown Downers Grove, just a stone's throw from the train station. It can get loud when the Metra stops to offload passengers, so if you're sitting outside on their patio expect noise from commuter trains. Parking is available in the lot across the tracks or on the street in front, if you're lucky. The inside is beautiful with lots of natural wood and tasteful lighting. Pints were fair at $7/ea, the wifey had a couple Stella Artois while I had two Half Acres (does that mean I drank a Full Acre??) Staff were more than accommodating to our party of four and we felt taken care of as customers, especially the kiddos. For apps, we got the arancini (6 for $14), delicious balls of creamy risotto in a sea of garlic tomato sauce, which were amazing. Our 4yo loved his cheese pizza ($5) and our little girl had the spaghetti & meatball ($6) off the kids' menu. These were ideal portion sizes and a really good value. I hate when places overcharge for some reheated bullsh*t, like kids won't know the difference between a homemade pizza and a frozen one tossed in the microwave. Gia Mia doesn't play those kinds of games, and I respect the hell out of them for that! Bread = 5 Circuses = 4.5 I was pleasantly surprised to see lunch specials on the weekends. The majority of restaurants are full price Fri-Sun, so we couldn't pass up on a pizza + side salad for $13. My wife chose the caramelized onion & pear pizza (blue cheese, arugula, balsamic) and a baby kale salad w/beets and whipped ricotta. I thought the bbq chicken pizza and Italian farm salad were perfect. Great stuff all around. * TL;DR * Get this: 2 adults (guzzling 2 drinks each) plus 2 kids had an absolutely delightful lunch - on a SATURDAY - for under $90. In downtown Downers. Yeah, I'm shocked too. Gia Mia is very welcoming to families, from the attitude of the friendly servers to the reasonably-priced kids menu. Being able to take advantage of a lunch special on a weekend is almost unheard of, so kudos to management for featuring this (please continue doing so!) I'd come back to try more small plates and enjoy their lovely outdoor terrace, maybe for dinner next time. Wonderful place. Def-o recommend-o!

    Butternut Squash Chicken Risotto
    Jenny C.

    Amazing experience! Friends and I came to Gia Mia for the first time this evening. Food was fantastic and reasonably priced for Italian cuisine in my opinion. The Downers Grove location is very cute, located right in the heart of downtown. Street parking could get scarce, but we came on Saturday evening around 6PM and there were plenty of open spaces available. We got the butternut squash risotto ($21), linguini fini carbonara ($18), pacherri vodka ($20), and margherita pizza to share ($14). All dishes tasted great, very fresh especially the pizza. Even though pasta is a heavy dish, I did not leave feeling groggy or greasy from the pasta here. Our server Madeline was very sweet and kind. Will be back during lunch specials and 1/2 off Pizza Mondays.

    Paccheri Vodka
    Nick P.

    So, I don't usually go to a lot of chained restaurants but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food here. This location is in downtown Downers Grove, close to the train tracks. There is a free public parking lot nearby as well. Our server was very friendly and attentive. He made sure our food was to our liking. We ordered Tuscan shrimp + polenta, paccheri vodka, and linguine carbonara. Prices were very fair and reasonable. The restaurant was clean. There is seating inside and outside. -Tuscan shrimp + polenta 5 - the combination of ingredients really worked well. It's not too salty when you eat all of it together. It has a tiny kick from the roasted peppers. -paccheri vodka 5 - the sauce was very creamy and delicious. You got a good amount of meat with the giant rigatoni pieces. -linguine carbonara 5 - this is a lighter dish compared to the paccheri vodka, but it's still a great dish. You can definitely taste that parmesan cream and black pepper.

    Pizza
    Melissa Q.

    Clean and pretty space, lots of light wood contrasting dark curtains. Fast and helpful servers. Food came out quickly as well. The pizza I got had delicious dough, yummy sauce and cheese. The meat was a little spicy for my taste, but still good. My boyfriends pasta was delicious. The sauce was well balanced and the portion size was not overwhelming. Really happy with the experience overall.

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    Padmaja P.

    Their pizzas are great. The service is good and the ambience is nice. It's a decent pizza place

    Margherita
    Randi K.

    Casual dining inside, but the food was beyond our expectations. Was looking for wood burning oven pizza and got so much more ! The only item we weren't in love with was the Brussel sprouts- they just didn't have much flavor. The calamari was tender - and the lemon aioli was an amazing companion. The eggplant was fresh - and the balsamic glaze takes it to next level. But those desserts were the star of the show ... Our waiter encouraged us to treat the dinner like a small plate / family style and it was perfection. Just look at the pictures - presentation and flavor was a ten out of ten.

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    Khem M.

    I like Gia Mia and I has been to another location in Naperville, St. Charles and Wheaton but Downer Groves is my favorite location. Kids friendly. My sons enjoyed seeing the train pass by. Parking is easy to find (I'm not going in rush hours). Foods came fast and tasty. Friendly staff. Clean and nice restaurant.

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    Great service - friendly waitress, good food, nice atmosphere. Thank you for a great experience! I will definitely be back!

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