great service manager joe was very nice and helpful. waiter we had was great name is (jason). he was so.good and informed us about food and all. grear guy read more

Now Gia Mia might just be the best and most closest meal I've had to real Italian food. I felt like I was back in the south of Italy. The ambiance is nice and it's a large space. The customer service was great. The food is what will keep you coming back. I had the lunch special with my friend and settled on the salad and a Paccheri Vodka pasta. I almost ordered a full portion of the pasta to go it was so good! I was truly blown away. I felt full yet not sluggish. I still had room for dessert and tried the butterscotch bread pudding. It was even more delectable. I'm just not sure how everything they make is that good! There's no way! read more

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A little crowded for a quiet date night but great food. Whatever madness they spread on their fontina garlic bread is addictive. My husband says the paccheri vodka is the best he's had anywhere; My go-to is the Tuscan shrimp with polenta. The pizzas are huge and don't reheat well so I steer clear, but that doesn't mean they're not yummy. I heard there are lunch portions on weekdays and that's a fantastic idea. read more

Came back because we were craving the butternut squash risotto, and we had to send it back :(. Even the pictures can show the difference, they changed the recipe and it tasted like eating roses. No thank you! Please go back to the OG. On the plus side, we switched it with the chicken parm....and was happy. The basil pesto sauce has a strong basil punch and I liked it, my partner did not. But the chicken itself was nice a thinned with a great crisp crust. Watch out for the little kick in the Paccheria vodka, it's nice but doesn't linger too long. read more

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Al fresco season in downtown Wheaton is back and best believe Gia Mia is part of it! A group of 5 of us dined in for dinner and for a weekday outing this place was BUSY. The first person to arrive opted to sit indoors which is fine! We were seated at a table across from the bar. The area itself felt tight but thankfully the table seating itself was spacious enough for us. Service throughout was decent. Everything was timed out well and we didn't have any long waits in between. I got the paccheri vodka pasta and it was good! I've had this dish at the downers grove location so I was expecting the sauce to be more saucey. From here it was on the thinner side and the amount of sauce given was good enough. The noodles were cooked exactly how I like em though, al dente. read more

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We arrived at the we had to wait about 5 min for our table which wasn't too long. We got seated and took 5-7 min to get water and another 5 to get a waitress to serve us. We ordered drinks. We were waiting a while. Then she started coming back and out of 4 drinks they were out of something that couldn't be made for 3 of them. Each time coming to tell us what was out of stock or no juice or .... still with no other drinks arriving once we changed our order. We were 5 at a 4 top that they squeezed us in on. The table was fine but not larger than our drinks and plates. I specifically asked the waitress to bring the apps and let us enjoy them before the meal came out but she was not coming by regularly and people were getting hungry at the table. No bread was offered. So I put it all in at once and she assured me it would be staggered. Well it wasnt we got the apps started to share them and them the main came out with like 5 plates at once. We explained that we asked not to have it come all at once. It was a manager delivering the food not the waitress. he was like what do you want me to do and started tring to put it on the table and wanted us to move everything around. There was no way to accommodate the apps and the mains on the small table that was already overwhelmed by having 5 at a 4 top. They put one plate down got frustrated and left with the other food. We finished our apps and the waitress came over, not knowing what had happened we explained that we were frustrated she did not apologize she just brought the food back that was under the warmers. Food was good and great quality. She didnt return to the table the rest of the meal. We would have ordered 2nd drinks and maybe dessert but no service. I flagged her down and asked for boxes and the check. She dropped it off and left again. We probably will not visit this Gia again. We enjoy the St. Charles and Geneve versions very much one of our favorite we recommend all the time which is why we were excited to celebrate and try the one in Wheaton. Food was still excellent but service needs a bit of work. read more

Gia Mia is hands down the best restaurant in Wheaton. Food is always excellent, staff friendly but efficient and the atmosphere is casual but cozy. We go here often. It's our favorite. Visited this week for my birthday. We had the Prosciutto and Fig Bruschetta as an appetizer. It was perfectly grilled bread with fig jam, ricotta, and Prosciutto with a balsamic glaze. The ricotta and Prosciutto are so simple but such high quality - excellent. I had the Scottish Salmon and my husband had the Chicken Piccata. The salmon is served in a light sauce over farro with asparagus and baby squash. And if you like briny capers, you will love the Chicken. We finished with the Tiramisu. Gia me also has excellent pasta and wood fire pizza. Honestly, there is nothing on the menu I don't like read more

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I g loved the vibe and the place! Everything including the drinks tasted amazing The chicken pizza is highly recommended!! And dessert was too good :) must visit if you are around But please do make reservations in advance especially on weekends !! read more

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Great service and really good food! Not a huge space so I would go for a cute date night or a small group. Intimate setting with nice decor. Their wood fired pizzas are so yummy! read more

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First time at Gia Mia! Greeted immediately but the restaurant was super busy so there was a 10 minute wait. For our appetizers we got the Zucchini Fries which were fire, Ricotta + Honeycomb was delicious too, the Spinach + Artichoke Fonduta had a bit too much spinach but still pretty good. For our main entrees we got the Pear + Caramelized Onion and the Paccheri Vodka Pasta - both main entrees were solid! Definitely recommend this place to all in downtown Wheaton. read more

GIA MIA - Wheaton - Pear Caramelized Onion Paccheri Vodka - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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Excellent brick fire Italian pizza and awesome desserts Staff was excellent also enjoyed the meal. read more

Absolutely love this place the food there was so good. I had the chicken Parmesan with pasta loved it. Decided to try the bourbon drink oh my God I had two of them now I wanna make it at home. It was so good. Definitely the service was great. The ambience was really casual. Laid-back absolutely liked. I can't wait to go back. the food is amazing seriously!! read more

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This is a lovely Italian restaurant with great menu options. I came here with a friend and it was definitely an excellent choice. We really enjoyed the food and the relaxing atmosphere. We ordered the prosciutto and burrata and the zucchini fries for our appetizers. Both were amazing. The burrata was perfect and came with delicious prosciutto slices and pizza bread. For dinner, I ordered the paccheri vodka pasta. I loved the giant rigatoni and small crumbled pieces of Italian sausage. I would order this again for sure...I'll be back in the future!! read more

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Lovely place to have a meal with wonderful menu options. Our whole table enjoyed the food and the ambiance. Calamari $14 - Very good, lightly breaded and fried. Brussels Sprouts $8 - Flavorful dish. Stinger pizza $15 - Love the thin chewy crust, delicious combination of toppings! Paccheri Vodka pasta $18 - Great merriment of sauce and sausage in this pasta. Medallions of Beef $29 - Steak is tender and the sides are perfectly seasoned. Dolcinos $13 - Dessert sampler is a great way to try a little bit of 4 different types of desserts. I liked the strong coffee taste in the tiramisu and the vanilla bean gelato was a hit. We came for a birthday celebration and they gave the birthday girl a complimentary pistachio ice cream, what a nice touch! I'll have to remember to check out their half price pizza on Mondays. Reservations can be made on Resy. Street parking is easy to find. They have 6 locations around Chicagoland. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024 read more

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Service was great! Everything we got here was so delicious and cake out so fast. I've literally been thinking about this pizza since I ate it, the cold burratta cheese on the warm pizza is so delicious. Literally cannot wait to come back here read more

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Came here to meet a friend. I made a reservation, and good thing I did because it was busy for a week night. Service was fast. It was a little loud, but just because it was busy and lots of people were talking. I got the pear and limoncello fiesta. Light pear and lemon flavor. It's not too sweet. Pizza was yummy as well, great crust! read more

GIA MIA - Wheaton - Pear and Limoncello Fiesta - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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Good local spot in Wheaton. Was recommended to check out this spot for great pasta. Opted to get some small plates, a pasta dish, and wood fire pizza. I wasn't really impressed with the pasta, I quite honestly make better pasta maybe I should start a restaurant. The wood fire pizza on the other hand was really good. Good service and very clean bathrooms. read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. We always come here whenever I am in town. Food is fantastic and ambience is warm and welcoming. read more

Review is on take out only (but would love to come by dine out on the patio sometime soon too)! But all the food was delicious. Got the short rib gnocchi. Rigatoni vodka pasta, smashed potatoes and arancini! So good! Can't wait for next time! read more

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visited Gia Mia in Wheaton to catch up with a few friends. We had reservations and were quickly seated. the service was quickly, however our server did not seem to put all too much effort into being friendly and only spoke to us when we placed our order. I ordered the Scottish Salmon. The salmon was salmon--it was decent but nothing special. It was simply salmon over farro with lemon. I would not go out of my way to go to Gia Mia and get it again. My friends ordered vodka pasta and pizza. The vodka pasta lacked vodka sauce and were coated very thinly. It almost seemed like the sauce evaporated off of the plate. The pizza also wasn't very flavorful. My friends liked their food, but did not think it was anything special either. Overall, the food wasn't bad by any means, but nothing special and I do not think I would go out of my way to get it again. read more

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Great little place! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We stopped in here for an early lunch. The service was great. Very large menu. We started with the meatballs which came with 4. It is very flavorful and fresh. I ordered the Romano chicken salad, and it was great. A little heavy on the dressing, which would be my only critique. It did take a little bit to get our check, but I saw our server had tables at the front and back of the restaurant, and she was constantly moving. On the way to the restroom, I saw they were roasting peppers. They smelled amazing. Great place. I would recommend! read more

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had a reservation before coming in and thank goodness because it was busy inside. thought it would be a little bigger but it wasn't which was fine. but tables did seem kind of tight when eating. got a small place of eggplant parmigiana and a caesar salad. i really enjoyed both but especially the eggplant small plate. the sauce was very good as well and everything went really well together. also tried the vodka pasta and a 10/10, just got no meat. ordered the mock tail and it was super sour so i just added some water. server was very friendly and informative. read more

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On a Sunday evening, I stopped into a busy Gia Mia for takeout arugula and prosciutto pizza. While it took twenty minutes to bake, I sipped white wine at the bar over the fig and prosciutto bruschetta. Service was great and the food was good! read more

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I've been wanting to try Gia Mia for a while and it did not disappoint! I made a reservation for a Saturday night which I recommend because it fills up on weekends for sure. I thought we were going for Restaurant Week, but be aware they stagger RW dates across their 4 locations so Wheaton had already stopped. I started with a pomegranate collins type drink which was ok - mostly lemon and not as fruity as I wanted it to be. We ended up ordering a few apps and a pizza and a pasta to split, and that was the perfect amount for three people! We started with the eggplant parm, shrimp polenta and arancini. The eggplant was well cooked and not soggy and the fennel was a really nice touch! The shrimp was also really good as was the arancini. They are much smaller than a normal arancini but you get 6 of them. We got the pasta gia and the paesano pizza which I would get again! Really good flavors and you can tell the crust and pasta is homemade. We split the chocolate cake and ricotta cheesecake which were really rich and delicious. I'm normally not a cheesecake person because I don't love the tanginess of cream cheese, so the ricotta really made a difference for me! I saw lots of servers walking around with the paccheri vodka so I definitely want to try that next time! read more

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We come to Gia Mia all the time and usually have a great experience, but I was really disappointed with the pricing and service on my recent visit. I ordered the Balsamic Chicken Salad and asked to substitute the Romano chicken instead of the grilled chicken. I was surprised to see a $7 upcharge for this change -- especially since the salad with Romano chicken on the menu is listed at the same price. In the past, the restaurant confirmed that this was a mistake and that it should only be a $2 upcharge, not $7. When I brought it up this time, the manager was very rude and dismissive instead of trying to clarify or make it right, which was really disappointing given how often we come here. I truly hope management reviews both the pricing and how customer concerns are handled, because we've always loved this restaurant and would like to keep coming back. read more

Tried this place over dinner with my husband. We started with Blackberry & Mint Lemonade and Modern Old Fashioned. We then ordered bunch of small plates like Tomato Caprese Panzanella, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Arancini Mozzarella. All the appies were delicious and were served fresh. We then ordered Hammaker's Pie whuch was absolutely tasty as well. The ambiance was great with a great service as well. I would highly recommend this place! MUST TRY!! read more

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The food was pretty mid, the pasta gia was definitely better than the carbonara, but the dessert was the best thing here read more

GIA MIA - Wheaton - Dolcinos - Chocolate Tartufo Cake, Tiramisu, Tomato Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Solid Italian spot with great pizza to boot. Just a suggestion change your beer menu, not everyone loves craft beers and would like a more recognizable drink. Food is delicious but portions are small, not a great value. Generally a solid food choice for Wheaton. read more

Gluten Free Pizza good, gluten free pasta dishes I would deter from. We went there at 9pm (close at 10pm) and even though they were a halfway full restaurant they seemed to be done. They brought out our pasta dishes in 2-3 minutes which would've been impressive IF they pulled it off. The regular vodka was fine according to my husband, but the gluten free vodka had ZERO flavor and as you can see lacked ingredients... I will still try to come back for pizza, especially half priced Monday pizzas but definitely won't be trying anything else. Which is sad. read more

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My parents and I had dinner recently at the Naperville location of Gia Mia and enjoyed it very much, so while in downtown Wheaton we decided to have lunch at this location. It's hard to beat their lunch special: a small salad and personal-sized pizza (you can choose from an assortment of each) for $13. I liked the earthiness of the wild mushroom pizza but the surprise hit was the Italian farm salad; wasn't sure how I would feel about cauliflower on a salad but it was quite delicious. This location, in an old downtown storefront, is a bit cramped feeling compared to the Naperville location, and even on a week day it was busy for lunch. It's no surprise why it's so popular; the food is yummy, and turnaround was deft, so if you're in a hurry to be on your way, they can handle it. read more

GIA MIA - Wheaton - Lunch special, Italian farm salad and wild mushroom pizza - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

I have been here before but the location in Elmhurst. Was in the area and wanted to stop by for lunch. Service was quick and friendly and loved that they had a lunch special for $13 - personal pizza and a small side salad. It hit the right spot! Quick and easy, would recommend for lunch as well. read more

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Came here on a Monday night for their $7 dollar pizza which I think is a steal deal. The atmosphere definitely gives out a cozy vibe to have a nice dinner with friends, family, or loved ones. The service was great and sweet. The pizza came out quickly which was a plus. The flavors hit. I did ask for garlic on my pizza which made it taste 10 times better in my opinion. Definitely ordering from here on Monday nights from time to time. read more

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what a great evening, my partner and I met up with a friend on Tuesday night we made 5:15 reservations . Arrived a few minutes early got seated immediately menus and water within in minutes of sitting down Ordered the Zucchini Fries with a dipping sauce they were served almost as fast as our drinks. The ZF's were hot fresh and delicious a little after getting the ZF's we placed our dinner orders they came pretty fast again all the food 2 pasta dishes and the medallions of beef were served hot fresh and again we all finished our plates. Like everything else now days the price seemed high but what isn't costing a lot now. The waitstaff was super good, fast came and checked in with us every so often. We came in to Gia Mia back in January and that time we rated it a2-3 stars but today even on a very busy Tuesday dinner time a complete turn around. It was an amazing night out with a friend. read more

The food is good, and friendly to people with dietary restrictions. I wish they had a caprese salad, though. Isn't that a staple of Italian restaurants? The service is great for curbside pickup. You just pull up in the alley behind them, call them, and they will put the food right in your car's trunk. The ambiance is good, but it can get very crowded and noisy on Friday and Saturday evenings. I have only ever been there in-person once, and it was more than five years ago, so I don't really have the greatest memory of it. read more

Great spot to eat in downtown Wheaton. The service was quick and the food was good as well. Highly recommend trying the ricotta Honey comb, it was delightful. Make reservations on the weekend- this place isn't too big and can get busy. Luckily we had reservations and didn't have to wait. We on the a bench/ table- which unfortunately was accompanied by a family who let their kids bounce on the bench (sucked) so Def request to sit elsewhere if that would bother you-. (Quite annoying but not The restaurants fault). read more

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While on a business trip, I consulted Yelp to find an Italian eatery for dinner. This location had it all! We easily located a place to part near the restaurant. The staff was friendly and we were quickly seated in the beautiful tent in the street. This was a perfect location to enjoy the area and great weather. The waitress shared the specials and recommended favorites. The menu offered so many choices it was hard to choose. I choose my meal based on photos shared on yelp. Everything was fantastic from the appetizers to the wine to the main course. The food was delicious and filling. I wish we left room for dessert! read more

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This was my first time here and probably my last honestly walking in I did not feel very welcomed. It was kind of an uppity atmosphere. If I'm walking in there, I can afford to eat there too I only went in there because they had a half pizza special and everybody says they're so great and I wanted to try it Ordered the margarita they told me 15 to 20 minutes. They also would not take cash for my food. I had to use a card which I didn't want to do, I was also told this very snottily. I didn't know that you could look down on somebody that wanted to pay cash That was straight two first was the attitude walking in second was the no cash payment I went out to my car and I came back in 15 minutes. The pizza box was not even warm. at that point if it took 15 to 20 it should have at least been warm and it was not. The pizza wasn't good at all even with reheating it. I don't even think it was worth the eight dollars I paid that's just my opinion I tried it. It's not the place for me. The food is not that great. I am glad I did not pay full price for this. I would have been very upset. I've had frozen pizzas that are better. I also see that other people got their food cold for takeout as well. If I'm paying for food I expect it to be served hot like when I order it Also, the pizza had maybe three pieces of basil on it that were smaller than the size of your fingernail if I wanted to cook it at home, I would've made food homemade Come to think of it my own homemade pizza tastes better anyway so next time I'll just do that read more

I loved the ambiance here at Gia Mia! I ended up sitting outside on the street which the city closed off, but I saw the inside of the restaurant and it has a really nice vibe. You can see the pizza oven too! The service was good, the staff was friendly and our food came out quickly. I ordered the pear and caramelized onion pizza and it was quite good! I went during lunch time and you can either get a smaller personal size pizza + salad for $13 or the full size pizza for $14. Overall, the food was good and I highly recommend Gia Mia! read more

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The food is amazing. The service is spot on. The ambiance is beautiful. This is definitely a great place for a date or dinner anytime.

Dad had chicken parmesian with spaghetti pasta pesto chicken was very tender and juicy. Pasta was flavorful with pesto. Delicious recommended. read more