I have visited the Gia Mia in Downers Grove quite a few times so I was excited to check out the location in Lombard. The space is large and bright with warm accents and a lush welcoming bar. We decided on a whim to check out their happy hour during the week. We were delighted to find out that all their small plates/appetizers are half off. They also offered drink deals including wine specials and a couple of featured cocktails. We opted for espresso martinis which were robust but balanced - quite close to perfection. We decided on three small plates and everything was extraordinarily delicious. We savored each bite to fully appreciate the flavor combinations and fresh ingredients. The prosciutto and fig bruschetta, blackened shrimp and tortellici were so good that a little dance accompanied our first bites. Every dish was delivered with precision and attention to detail. Our bartender was great, too. He was very attentive and made great drinks. Manager was consistently walking around the establishment and appeared to be very hands on. Overall, we had a great experience and look forward to visiting again for a special occasion or just a random day. read more

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Service was alright, nothing special. Calamari lacked flavor. Short rib gnocchi was cold Salad, was just average. Space is nice. read more

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The eggplant parmigiana was amazing! The service was kind and attentive. The ambiance was very nice. read more

The lunch options are really good and it's a convenient place for a quick meal with colleagues . I had the chicken Milanese sandwich which was really good and the beet salad is always excellent. My colleague got the pizza . W head enough left overs for dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Gia Mia - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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**Updated Review To start, I appreciate the concern that Gia Mia's staff showed after my first review. I see that they value the experience that each of their customers have. I went back and ordered takeout again. The staff were very nice when I picked up my order. The menu itself doesn't exactly fit my usual appetite so we just opted for pizza again but this time a red sauce pizza instead of a white. The pizza was much more fresh this time around. The taste itself was okay. The best tasting thing was the caramelized onions and I added those on it myself. What is great is that their ingredients seem very fresh. read more

Gia Mia - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

I've been to several Gia Mia locations and this 1 is definitely a favorite of mine (also a fan of the downers grove location too). It's very spacious with floor to ceiling windows. Parking is plentiful as it's in the same area of Yorktown mall. Service throughout was great. My husband and I dined in on a Saturday night and Luis C was our server. He was the perfect amount of attentive and also let us know this spot offers happy hour deals from Tuesday - Friday in the bar area. Our food was timed out well, we were in and out within an hour and a half. We shared the rigatoni bolognese and the wild mushroom pizza. The noodles from the pasta were fresh and cooked al dente and took to the sauce very well. Flavors were spot on with a little bit of heat. The pizza was also delicious, everything was well balanced on it. The rose Mary kind of threw me off but still very tasty with it on there. We then shared the butterscotch bread pudding for dessert. OH MAH GAWD! Maybe it's bc I'm pregnant, idk, but this really hit the spot. The bread pudding was moist, warm and oh so goooooood. The vanilla gelato on top brought everything perfectly together. I need this in my life daily haha =) read more

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Got seated right away even though there was a good crowd. This new location is beautifully done inside -- the décor, wall accents, and seating (plus the outdoor area) all give it a nice, welcoming vibe. For appetizers, we tried the wild mushroom toast, which was super good -- the mix of cheeses and sautéed mushrooms worked perfectly together. For entrées, we ordered the Bruno and the Pasta Gia. Both were very flavorful, though I do wish the pasta had a bit more sauce. Still, it was really good overall. Service was great -- our server was attentive and made sure everything came out just right. For drinks, we got the Sicilian Sunshine and the mocktail. If you're not into floral flavors, you might want to skip these, but we actually really liked them. read more

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I've tried several of the pizzas from Gia Mia and am consistently impressed with how delicious their wood fired pizzas are. Definitely recommend considering coming on a Monday when they have half off all pizzas. They usually accommodate walk ins. They always have friendly service and an extensive menu. read more

The food was fantastic, great options for the whole family. The service was great. We were seated right away and the server checked in with us throughout the meal. The layout is nice and open, and did not feel crowded. I love this Yorktown location! read more

I was meeting a friend and asked the host if I could sit at the bar. Host and staff at the stand were very friendly. Bartender was super friendly and she explained the happy hour menu. Also, their happy hour menu is definitely why I would come back. 50% off their small plates and discounted drinks. I believe happy hour is Tuesday through Friday 330 to 530 pm. I split 3 small plates with a friend and they were all delicious! I enjoyed the meatballs, mozzarella, and shrimp. They were presented nicely and tasted great. Another thing that I appreciate as a customer is the team work I witnessed among staff. The food runners were cleaning and helping out. The manager was checking in on the bartender to make sure she had what she needed. Excellent customer service and amazing food. I would definitely return. read more

Gia Mia is a wonderful Italian spot in Yorktown mall (newly opened!) where everything is top notch, from the food to the service to the prices, and to where you'll be returning time and time again. We stopped by for an early dinner on weeknight and were able to secure a table without any issue. After surveying the menu we started with a round of drinks and a few apps. The Prosciutto + Fig Bruschetta is very tasty (although I think I prefer a more "standard/traditional" bruschetta) and the Zucchini Fries are always outstanding! The sauce... wow! For our meals we had Paccheri Vodka (with extra spice - it was hot and delicious!) and the Shrimp fra Diavolo... the shrimp was amazing. Every bite was bursting with flavor and there was so much shrimp! Incredible. No dessert on this trip as we were stuffed to the brim. I love Gia Mia and am delighted that they've opened another location so close by! read more

I was surprised they opened another Gia Mia in Lombard - just down the street from the DG one - but the Lombard one seems a bit bigger and has a lot more outside seating. Tables are spaced better at this location, too. Same food / drinks and as always - it's good. I tried a new pizza this time - Clam + Bacon - which I was not a fan of - but that's just me. A little too fishy for me - but it's just a matter of preference. Crust-wise - still very good. I would recommend this location and quite possibly - would vote for this one over the DG one - just in terms of space. read more

Great food, service exceptional, nice atmosphere. We had a large table and service was fast and efficient.

Beautiful new location for Gia Mia! Extremely clean and super friendly staff. The food came out quickly and was delicious! We enjoyed the ricotta and honeycomb for an appetizer which was perfectly portioned. Main courses were the butternut squash risotto which was perfectly cooked and tasted so heavenly, like fall in a bowl. Paccheri vodka pasta was delicious and well seasoned. Would recommend and will be returning!! read more

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Very nice interior and yummy food. It's not as good as some of the other high end Italian spots but we enjoyed ourselves. I do think it's overpriced. We had a coupon which made our meal a bit more affordable but $70 with a coupon for two to have entrees and 1 drink feels like a lot. read more

So impressed with Gia Mia Lombard! Had such a wonderful dinner. Comfortable and spread out seating. Very kind waiter and did not have to wait long at all for our drinks and meal. The food was so delicious! Not feeling pizza? No worries! They have beautiful salads and entree's to pick from! I had the blackened salmon salad and it was so tasty and fresh. The manager even came by to check on us. Very sweet. We can't wait to go back!! :D read more

Gia Mia - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Was only here once..The pizzas seem to be ok according to the person I was with who are one..A good fake margherita...The crust a dough seem to be pre- fab..So you can buy a premade crust at the grocery store and heat it up yourself..And it will taste like this..It ok..But not from scratch... I ordered pasta. The rigatoni bolonese.I said I do not want cheese on my pasta...I ordered a salad. I said I do not want cheese on my salad ..I repeated to the server 3 times..No cheese on my food order .I am lactose intolerant...I ordered rigatoni Bolognese pasta..It clearly states on the menu that the sauce was a "classic Italian meat ragu tomato sauce". That's is from the menu listing.. It was anything but a tomatoes sauce..It was and is a cheese sauce .All cheese and cream..The should have had it listed as, Italian macaroni and cheese..I gave it to my date..I ate nothing .False advertising..Now the server cannot see there is cheese on it. The cook, the manager and moron that made the menu cannot see it's a cheese sauce .Well I left a picture..What is your opinion?? Tell me is the dish is a tomato or cheese/ cream sauce. .... picture enclosed..you be the judge.. read more

Gia Mia - This looks like a no tomato sauce...All cheese and cream... - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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Although we had reservations, which I would recommend at dinner time, we went in early and sat at the bar. Colten was our server. My son did not want pizza so we chose small dishes. He raved about the zucchini fries Colten recommended. They were lightly breaded and fried to golden deliciousness. Then we had the prosciutto and fig bruschetta. There was just enough sweetness to make it tasty. I had the beet and farro small salad and I couldn't finish. He had the Mediterranean shrimp. He ate it all. Colten and his team were attentive. My son said he would go back and so would I. read more

With nice weather, sitting on the patio and being served exquisite lunch specials has been the highlight of my summer. If Beth is there, you will be well taken care of. She gives superb recommendations! read more

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My niece told me about GIA MIA and she loved the one in Naperville. I knew that a new one was opening in Lombard....Sunday afternoon I treated my family to a nice lunch. It was absolutely delightful!! We ordered everything from baked oysters, wonderful salads with arugula, beets, cauliflower, pistachios, goat cheese...absolutely amazing!! Then we ordered a variety of the featured pizzas....not the over gooey American style....they are the brick oven beauties like you get in Naples, Italy! We enjoyed cuppacino and tiramisu. So you might ask, "Why only 4 stars instead of 5?" The new restaurant ran out of tiramisu and my husband didn't get his. We waited and waited and no one informed us that there was no more until we asked. I believe these are growing pains and soon Lombard's GIA MIA will be perfect....I definitely will make this one of my favorite go to places. read more

I already loved Gia Mia, but they donated pasta weekly for the local HS football team and have been incredibly generous sending more than they committed to, including meat, and extras. Not only is the food delicious, but way to be a part of the community! The boys all enjoyed the food so much! I'll be making sure to visit every time I'm craving Italian. Great place! read more

Gia Mia - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

A group of friends went to Gia Mia. The food was delicious. Everyone was pleased with their order. service was prompt and friendly. We shall return. read more

First Visit to Gia Mia in Lombard - A New Favorite! This was my first time dining at Gia Mia. I'll admit, I was disappointed to see Ra Sushi was no longer here--but after eating at Gia Mia, I can honestly say it's become one of my new favorite spots. I went on a Sunday afternoon and was greeted right away--first by a busser outside, then warmly by the hostess as I walked in. The space has been completely refreshed with stylish décor, a full bar, and expanded outdoor seating. The restaurant was bustling, which immediately gave it great energy. Because of the heat, we chose to sit indoors at a table. The manager, Ms. LeCree (sp), stopped by to welcome us, which was such a nice touch. Our server was equally friendly, quickly taking our drink orders before we decided on the lunch special: a personal wood-fired pizza paired with a salad. Each of us ordered something different so we could share--every bite was fantastic. My friend, who usually avoids traditional pizza, absolutely loved the pear and caramelized onion pizza and said she'd return just for that! Ms. LeCree stopped by again to check on us--attentive, genuine, and clearly a team player, since I also saw her delivering food to tables. That kind of leadership makes a difference. As we were leaving, I spotted a meatball over polenta appetizer at another table that looked incredible--already planning on ordering it next time. And lastly, a shout-out to Walter the bartender--great energy behind the bar! Overall, Gia Mia exceeded my expectations. Warm service, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere--I can't wait to go back. read more

On Monday, they have half-price pizza and I have tried the location in Wheaton before and I was not impressed with their pizzas by any means but I thought I'd give this location a try and maybe it would be better because it's a different location now everybody knows that things can vary based on who's cooking, etc. So we got two different types of pizza and they were pretty much the same as the other location even at half off I really don't think they're really worth it. They really are very lackluster and flavor and I definitely wouldn't pay full price for it. This might be some people's vibe, but not mine. Also, when you go to pick it up, it is sitting in a box across from the host stand so it's not even being kept warm. It's just sitting in like a little cubby area. That was a huge turn off. I mean, even when you go to freaking Pizza Hut they have it in a warmer ! And on a normal day these Pizzas run about $16-$17 and they're not very big so I'll pass on returning read more

We had a lovely meal with a great waitress. As it was midweek we were able to sit and talk. I had the short rib gnocchi, it was outstanding! I'm not a big fan of gnocchi, but this slightly browned version was really good. I have been to a couple of these locations, this is my favorite read more

The food is always good. Service is great. One of my favorites. Prices are reasonable.

Reserved for 7 on the 23rd because I have always had great service and food at Naperville location. The service at Lombard was not good. Slow, food came late and it was not hot. In our party only 5 got served and two had to wait. The food was not up to their usual quality. The server only came to the table three times and then was a no show until the bill. The manager did step in....not impressed with the overall experience. I will not return to this location. read more

The service was fantastic. The prices were reasonable. The food was amazing. The restaurant was a little load but a nice atmosphere.

First off, I am a longtime fan of the Gia Mia in Downers Grove, so I was thrilled to see that the owners opened a new location in Lombard (which was previously Ra Sushi, I believe). The new location is gorgeous; 20-foot ceilings; light; open; with a well-stocked bar int he back. There's a huge patio outside as well for al fresco dining The menu is the same---wood-fired pizzas, lots of pasta and salad options, and my favorite--the Scottish Salmon. We had drinks at the bar and the cocktails were delicious; our wait staff and bartender were all friendly and provided great service. Check it out for lunch, dinner, or drinks! Highly recommend. read more

Excellent service. Salads were amazing. Good variety and delicious flavors. Portions are good size.

Went at lunch and had the lunch pasta and salad. Was amazing. It was the vodka one...can't remember the exact name.

Tough night for Gia Mia. Not sure what happened. Have gone to other locations and it is always solid. They must just have opened. Our salad and risotto were not good at all. Risotto was cold and the vegetables should have been chopped a bit more. Salad just looked sloppy. Service was fine not great but fine. It just seemed disorganized from checking in to moving things along. They were walking around with our food for awhile before they found our table. The place looks nice. I would just wait and go to the other locations, which I always enjoy! read more

Visited on a quiet weeknight when the restaurant was nearly empty and ordered three entrees, but the food quality left much to be desired. The eggplant parmesan was unfortunately burnt to a crisp on the bottom, which seemed to be strategically hidden by placing the burnt side down. The eggplant itself was paper-thin, and cutting through it revealed that about 90% was just breading and crust with very little actual eggplant. The zucchini fries were an oily, undercooked mess so poorly prepared that even a fast-food fry cook would be embarrassed - completely inedible under the first few on top. The arancini was the only bright spot of the meal, actually decent and flavorful with no major issues. Overall, not a great first impression. The kitchen execution was poor on most dishes, though perhaps their drinks or pizza might be better. This could be a place to grab a bite if you're really hungry and have low expectations, but I'd recommend looking elsewhere for a quality dining experience. read more