GIA MIA is one of our favorite places in St Charles. I love their salads, location especially during the summer months when we can sit outside. The service is always impressive, professional, and very attentive to details about our preferences . Special acknowledgments to Cailey, Kristen, and Evangelia! Wow! Your are excellence within all aspects. Thank you. read more

My husband and I visited here for the first time recently to attend our friends' graduation party, and we were very impressed. The restaurant has a beautiful aesthetic that feels modern, bright, and inviting. The private room where the party was held was perfect and conveniently located right off the main dining room, which made it feel both intimate and connected to the rest of the restaurant. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, consistently checking in and making sure everyone had the drink refills they wanted. She did a great job managing a larger group, which really added to the positive experience. The food was phenomenal. As a starter, we had the prosciutto and fig bruschetta, which was a standout. I had never tried anything like it before, but I absolutely loved the balance of sweet and salty flavors. It was unique, well prepared, and a great way to start the meal. For the main course, we sampled a variety of dishes, including pastas, chicken parmesan, and the wood-fired pizza. Everything we tried was flavorful, and there were no complaints from anyone at the table. I loved the margherita pizza and the pepperoni pizza! I also ordered the Ibisco Fizz mocktail, which had an amazing balance of hibiscus tea, peach, and lemon flavor with a bubbly texture from the soda. I'd order this again, too! Overall, this was a wonderful first visit with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would love to come back for dinner in the near future to try more items from the menu. read more

GIA MIA - St Charles - Ibisco Fizz mocktail - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

My mom and I came here for my birthday dinner. We got half margarita and half pepperoni pizza as an appetizer, it was so delicious. She ordered the salmon and I ordered the Parmesan chicken with pesto pasta. Everything was so fresh and delicious! The service was good, our waitress was attentive. The ambiance has a nice view especially if you eat outside. It's not a huge restaurant but the view and setting is nice. read more

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Don't expect to be seated or served on time. We waited an extra 45 minutes and were still told nothing was ready. They had us wait for a single table like there was no other option. We had two adults and four kids. read more

What a cute place! I had been here several times back in the day when it was Neo, but I hadn't been to Gia Mia yet. I came here while I was in town with my friend after we had done some shopping, and her fiance joined us. Everything looked and smelled amazing. I wasn't planning on getting lunch during our excursion so I had already eaten, but I wish I hadn't because the salad and pizza lunch combo looked incredible. I ended up ordering the mercato dei fiori mocktail, which was very good (and very instagrammable lol). The patio seating is great, and I appreciate that they have both a shaded area and large umbrellas to help prevent the sun from baking you while you eat. I definitely want to come back, and next time I'll make sure I don't eat lunch first so that I can take advantage of the lunch special. read more

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Came here for a lunch and was so delighted with food and the service! I tried the eggplant parmigiana and it was done so beautifully! Always love coming here! read more

GIA MIA - St Charles - Eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Used to go to Gia Mia all the time, was my favorite restaurant but recently went for dinner with my friend and they refused to serve us drinks. They took our ids to the back to be scanned??????? Never heard of this at a restaurant but me and my friend are both of age and got told that our ids were fake. We even showed photos of our passport and the manager still refused to serve us. Get a new scanner or get a bouncer read more

Really enjoyed the table we had outside on a nice day. Really chill setting with the shade tree and umbrellas! Food was OK was not crazy about what I had; a Wise Guy Sandwich, very salty, oily and one note. The wife enjoyed her salad. Service was good and our waitress did a very nice job. Will probably try this place again to see if something else on the menu works better for me. read more

Food: Short Rib Gnocchi - the first bite was delicious though immediately clear the gravy was very salty. The meat itself wasn't as salty, and was the Star of the show. The gnocchi were rectangular and were like plush pillows. I was really impressed with the carrots. Wild Mushroom Sacchietti - we had to sub in broccolini instead of the usual spinach. This was delicious though it seemed like it needed meat. Parking: Park in the garage Bathrooms: On one side there was an all gender one-person bathroom. On the other were the Men's/Women's bathrooms (more than one could enter). read more

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Reliably excellent. I've used Gia Mia for catering, for girls' night, and for date night... the food is consistently fresh and fantastic and the service is attentive and efficient. If a mistake is made, Gia Mia WILL make it right. A family favorite. read more

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This restaurant's vibe is pretty chill with cozy lighting, light wood tables & hip leather chairs. The place was clean inside and out. The service was a bit slow, but it was a busy Friday dinner rush. Our server was friendly, though. We opted to sit outside because there was no wait, although it was a bit chilly at 61°F. While there were overhead heaters, they were all angled inward, so those of us at outward tables didn't feel much warmth. The food we ordered was decent. The calamari was enjoyable, esp with the lemon aioli sauce, tho' it lacked the desired crispiness. The Caesar salad was underwhelming & the carbonara didn't have the robust flavor I was hoping for, with only a few small bacon pieces. The non-dairy pizza was surprisingly good despite the absence of cheese. We may have chosen the wrong dishes to assess the restaurant fairly. I believe it deserves another chance, although perhaps not in the immediate future. read more

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I've been to the Geneva location a handful of times but truth be told I think the St Charles location is so much better. Parking is so much easier since it's right next to the main garage in downtown St Charles and there is so much more space inside the actual restaurant. We made reservations for a Saturday night and got a perfect corner table near the window. Our waiter, Ben, was very attentive and organized and the buser was on top of clearing out dirty dishes. We tried the prosciutto and fig bruschetta to start which was absolutely amazing. The bread was thick and soft and the flavor is almost too good to describe. For our meal, we shared the quattro formaggi and pear and caramelized onion pizza. Both were very different but amazing. The four cheese pizza wasn't too cheese and the pear pizza had just the right topping to crust ratio. The balsamic glaze is incredible! We asked for the pizzas extra crispy which was game changer! read more

So long overdue, everything on the menu is delicious but today we did takeout and I ordered their lasagna. Like whoa.. this is gonna be good for like three or four meals for me. Basil and sausage and great Italianess all throughout it my kiddos get a Bruno every time. Never fails, the best! read more

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Terrible food - cold pizza, soggy bottom and really bad salad with grilled veggies and a glass of wine and it totaled to $40+. Will never go there again but our choices got really slim because of the Tuesday lunch offerings. read more

Food was excellent and service was also very good.Will be back to eat at this restaurant soon.

Father's Day without dad was hard, but it was spent at a beautiful outside restaurant. Food was great, could have been more hot when served but very tasty. The drinks were delicious and the service was great! Definitely coming back. read more

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Everything about this place is absolutely amazing!! We highly recommend it. Good food, good service, super drinks and wonderful atmosphere! read more

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I've been to Gia Mia in Geneva as well and they are both consistently fantastic. Food is delicious, we came with party of 9 and everyone enjoyed their dish. Service was excellent. It was Saturday night so the place was quite loud. read more

Got there, asked for a table and was told 30 mins. While we were putting our name down, another hostess walked up right after and told us 45 mins. Charred cauliflower came out cold. 3 of 5 small plates that came out with appetizers were dirty, to the point that when I moved them to the side to ask, a manager came and took them before I had a chance thinking they were used. 3 pizzas were ordered for at the table. Mine was barely cooked, nearly soggy which I could compare to the other pizzas. I was sat near the host stand where I watched and listened to hostesses, waitstaff, and managers gossip and complain about coworkers and groups of guests while using their personal phones throughout. Our waitress, Lina, was great and friendly and attentive. read more

It's good Italian for the area. Pretty good chicken parmesan, and pretty good other stuff. A better amount of seating compared to the Geneva location so you can get in lol. It's impossible in Geneva. read more

Celebrated my close friend's birthday and got a table in a private area for our party of 9 which was nice. The restaurant is huge with a beautiful patio for outdoor seating as well. The server was fairly unwelcoming as she took our orders, but warmed up to us at the end. I ordered the red sangria and pasta gia. We also shared the calamari appetizer which tasted great with their lemon aioli sauce. The pasta gia was delicious and was a good portion. Overall experience met expectations. The bill was about $40 with tip and tax. read more

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This location has an interesting layout, it looks bigger than it really is. Honestly I think the vibes are it's better for a pizza at lunch than coming here for dinner. Service is very attentive and the staff are great. Just nothing spectacular on their menu that makes them stand out from being a chain. read more

ok i've been to gia mia a few times... and i love it but i had a fabulous server this time! carly is great! i love their romano crusted chicken salad (but with blackened chicken). tho they forgot the cheese , bacon, and tomatoes in my salad and i had to tell the waitress that they forgot it. regardless, i've previously had great experiences here and their apps are always amazing ! highly recommend their whipped ricotta with honey and zucchini! read more

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First time dining and it was for a school fundraiser, definitely will be returning. The overall feel is modern Italian, low key and good vibes. The staff was great from the second we walked in and throughout the night. Their drinks were fresh and really good, try the spiced pear margarita. The pasta gia entree was so good, the sauce wasn't too creamy but just right and cooked well. Overall the food drinks and vibes were great will be returning soon! read more

The food had good flavor and service was good. The outside seating was very nice but music choices were not the best.

While visiting St. Charles last Saturday my wife and I were looking for a cozy restaurant to enjoy al fresco dining and live music. We ventured into several locations in the downtown area before settling into the outdoor patio at Gia Mia. The weather was warm and the air was filled with the sound of music. The area was abuzz with conversation and the aroma of food from a half dozen restaurants nearby. We sampled a couple IPA's. Our waitress, Stephanie, was helpful and very attentive even though she was super busy. She was such a nice waitress. She even brought us samples to try of the two IPAs. We chose The Blind Corner Booter, a New England IPA. It was light, fruity and perfectly chilled. We also liked that they served the beer in cognac snifter glasses. We both thought that was a nice touch and alleviated what could have been an average IPA to a higher level of elegance. While we waited to order our food live music began to fill the square from the restaurant directly across from where we were seated outside. The band was good. The food was better. My wife ordered the rigatoni bolognese. The bolognese was a classic Italian Ragu with tomato sauce and Parmigiana Reggiano. My wife opted to swap out the rigatoni noodle for a linguine noodle. It was hot, flavorful, and meaty. I ordered the linguine carbonara. The dish was made with bacon, garlic, black pepper, Parmesan cream, pecorino romana, and egg yolk. The dish was perfectly seasoned and tasty. The portion sizes were perfect. Quality over quantity. The restaurant was busy, but the waitress was attentive and came back several times to check on us. We decided to skip dessert. Next time. "The smell of garlic, the sizzle of olive oil, and the warmth of a good meal are all that's needed for happiness"...and dinner at Gia Mia. read more

We love Gia Mia! The service is always great and we've never had a bad dish. St. Charles location is our favorite.

Great place especially on Monday when they do half priced pizza! We always get the whipped ricotta which is amazing with the honeycomb. The pizzas are all amazing and the staff was very friendly! It's busy so be aware but good service read more

I won't recommend this place to take your family for dinner. All food was cold and burn, bread, pizza, bacon and don't even try The worst carbonara ! read more

Such a great place in a quaint adorable town! Great bar, excellent service. Wood fired pizza is outstanding!

During the holiday times the outdoor patio area is beautiful. Walking into this place is exciting, the layout is pretty nice too. The drinks here are amazing, they're all so different too! The pizzas never disappoint, you can't go wrong with any of them. They also have gluten free pizza which they can use the dough for any of the appetizers that come with bread. There are a lot of staff so the service is pretty quick and all the staff is friendly. I would recommend going to any Gia Mia location! read more

The pizza is very good with that little Villa feel Try the lunch special $13.00 small pizza and a salad great food awesome price. read more

We visited Gia Mia a couple of weeks ago. My girlfriend saw Gia Mia and thought it would make for a fun date night. What caught her eye was the outdoor dining Bubbles, or Igloos as they called them. They are clear plastic bubble with with a forced air heating system to keep them warm. On the night we were there the outside temp was ten degrees, but inside the bubble/igloo (An Bubloo, Igble?) it was in the 60's. It was still chilly, but it was easy to keep comfortable. We had reservations, but had to wait because we wanted one of the igloos, which was what we reserved. This isn't the restaurant's fault, patrons where enjoying the bubbles so much they where hanging around for extended periods of time. We were allowed to wait indoors until they where able to seat us. They did enforce social distancing (hopefully that tid bit will not age well in a couple of years). For a starter we ordered the Charred Cauliflower. It was delicious, great flavor. I love cauliflower, and combination of Cauliflower and olives made me wish we had ordered a second one. For main courses I had the Chicken Parmesan. This was by far one of the best Chicken Parmesan's I've ever had, it was cooked perfectly with a good breading and sauce. It was served over linguini fini... which I would go back just for an order of that by itself. Everything about this dish was delectable. My girlfriend wanted the Meatballs al Forno. She thoroughly enjoyed them, and let me try a bite. Just llike everything else, delicious. For desert we had the Ricotta Cheesecake. Honestly we shared a piece. Which did result in some fork dueling to get more than the other. It was decadent, one of the best cheesecakes I've had. Overall It was a great experience. Our service was good. There was some slowness, but looking at the environmental issues, it's understandable. It was cold, we're outside in a bubble, it was busy, etc. read more

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OMG the best Caesar salad I ever tried! Plus is thing crust pizza and tasty ricotta cheesecake! What a nice lunch! Place is very clean and friendly stuff! read more

The calamari was absolutely excellent. The sauce is amazing. The sangria was good. The spinach dip and cracker were good. The cauliflower I found to be flavorless and bland. The pizza was just okay. The service was very good the outside seating was beautiful. read more

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Visiting from California ,had a girls night out, food was good, drinks were okay, ambiance , maybe waiters can do a better job serving the outside tables. read more

GIA MIA - St Charles - Tomato Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Excellent waitstaff serving on a very nice and efficient way. Food was excellent quality and good portion. Only minor issues of getting parking spaces, since it is a congested downtown area read more

The pizza is fantastic. I really enjoyed it. However the service is terrible. The waits are unnecessarily long and the wait staff forget what you ordered. read more

Love Gia Mia! Great portions nice and fresh salads. The desserts are so yummy especially the taster sampling of 4 desserts! read more

GIA MIA - St Charles - Shrimp Fennel salad - Italian Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Had a great atmosphere, the waitress was on the spot and had our drinks and appetizers almost instantly, The entrees were plenty and diverse. Everything was awesome until I got my dessert the tiramisu was still frozen. Great place just skip the tiramisu. read more