NEW It was an unfortunate visit. This was very surprising considering the reputation that this establishment has. I came here after a very hard day with the anticipation to meet friends and make things brighter. I have never received such poor customer service and am unbelievably disappointed. I work in the area and will most definitely voice my opinion to others. Anything on this block is a better option. Service is everything. read more

This was my 1st time checking out Gia Mia and I was blown away. My Bf and I sat there in amazement as we saw everyone work so well together to get food to the table quickly and efficiently. This place ran like a well oiled machine. Our waitress was super friends. We ordered drinks and apps 1st and got them very quickly. We got the calamari and the mushroom bread, both fantastic. We added in another app and our main meal and got them equally as fast. We got the margarita pizza and 2 pasta dishes.The quality of the food was amazing. The Moscato wine as well as the Solemn oath beer was great. The servings are smaller but the quality was so good that it doesn't even matter. I wanted to ordered everything on the menu. We were in and out in 50 mins with apps, dinner and dessert. We were not rushed and enjoyed the environment. I have nothing but good things to say about Gia Mia. We will be frequenting this location. Well done! read more

I would recommend Monday half price pizza. We get this to go at least once a month. It is a great deal. The pizzas are very good. Call ahead early sometimes the wait can be over an hour read more

We've been avoiding going to Gia Mia because there can be a wait for dinner and they encourage you to keep pace so that the next diner can get a spot (according to their website) In all fairness, it's not a fine dining establishment where you would sit for long periods, it's just that when we go out for dinner.. that's what we are frequently looking for. A leisurely pace and we don't mind paying for it. So! We went for lunch! How awesome is that? We appreciate efficient service and excellent food at lunch.. and don't mind eating it in a reasonable time frame.. not one little bit. Wish we had the brilliant lunch idea sooner... The food is delicious. Our server, Julianne, did a great job and we enjoyed having her help us. We ordered too much. I finished everything anyway. *shrug* for those who know me... We started with the Gem salad and while on the smaller side it was priced appropriately and was great for Lisa and I to share. The Prosciutto Artichoke small plate was so good that I got caught in the moment and forgot to take a picture.. I thought I would spare you the half eaten plate viewing.. The smashed potatoes are almost a guilty pleasure and at 6 bucks.. we just had to try them. They were terrific and the dipping sauce is tasty.. but they are good regardless. Here's where we ran into trouble. Lisa was full. The pizza had just arrived. Sausage Calabrese, perfect crust.. really excellent. Lisa ate one piece...... so you know what happened to the rest... I was uncomfortably full.. but amazingly happy in a gourmand"ish" kind of way. So.. 50 bucks for a really good, memorable meal.. yep, that works. If you can't find street parking, there is free covered parking for the Central Business district directly behind Gia Mia. read more

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Street seating is fun on a warm night. Amazing vodka pasta! Unique calamari appetizer and great dessert options.

*HARD PASS. Meh food, bad acoustics, terrible service. Kitchen closes at 9:00 weekdays -please be gone at 9:01. Celebrating a birthday (they were told), ordered appetizers, drinks, etc. - eating our entrees - exactly 9:00, lights turned waaaay up, chairs on tables, etc. ( We were still eating and hadn't gotten the check). REALLY hope it had nothing to do with the fact that all of the diners at that time were women. Other ( women) diners also commented on the customer -unfriendly attitude. Gia Mia begged for customers to keep them open during the pandemic and now clearly don't want them. Reached out to Gia Mia for an explanation -no response. Hard economic times mean we all need to make thoughtful choices where our money goes- we won't be back. So many good restaurants in the area that actually want your business. Zero stars for average food, bad service, epic rudeness. read more

Everything is good at Gia Mia! The cocktails, the pizzas, and all the other dishes. The Pizzas are refined and satisfying. It feels like a michelin chef put together the recipes for each one of them. My wife and I love to start with the zucchini fries. I love their BBQ pizza and chicken parm! read more

We love Gia Mia. The noise level in the restaurant is the only negative. We like everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. The best thing is the half price pizza on Mondays. The salmon salad with provence dressing is delicious. I also love the cauliflower appetizer. It sounds strange but is really good. My friend and I have been coming here for lunch for years and it is my go to place with friends. We even had Christmas Eve dinner here once. Yes, Christmas Eve. It is always busy and when you eat there you will know why. read more

Went here for lunch. Ordered the vodka sauce pasta and new haven pizza. Was it good? It was. What were the drawbacks? 1) Price - felt high for ordering two entrees for lunch and drinking water. (40+ with tip) 2) I enjoy a little bit of burn on my pizza and breads but this took it to an extreme - in some bites, it overpowered the food 3) The pasta and pizza were ok but not life changing. :-) Service was tremendous - I would give it another shot but will take some time to go back. read more

My boyfriend and I literally ate every single bite off our plates. I ordered a kale salad and pasta for my meal and he ordered a pizza for himself. We ate everything! Food was so good and hit the spot. First time there and we will definitely will be back. Ate outside under the tent also! read more

Keep going back here for a reason. Great food. Friendly staff. Nice location in the heart of Wheaton.

After nearly 2 years of providing curbside pick up one would think Gia Mia would know how to estimate times. I had a pick up that was 50 minutes late. (They had nearly 2 hours to prepare the order) No offer to discount, no offer to provide coupon for future I was just told that they were overwhelmed. Stay away from curbside pick up from this restaurant that doesn't know what they're doing read more

Ok, I know the place has pizza in it's name, but we didn't even order it! There was so much more on the menu that we ended up selecting all other sorts of deliciousness! We called ahead to get a seat and got there at 5:30 on a Friday. It was already starting to get quite packed. The vibe was very energetic with good loud music playing. It felt like a date night! ....ok, except we had 2 toddlers in tow. Wah woh. We ended up ordering some adult beverages from a great wine and beer list! We got pesto pasta and mac and cheese for the kids (So good, my husband said that he could eat it up all for himself!). For us, we ordered a bunch of small plates-- Oysters with pork belly, English Peas on toast with burrata and pesto, and beet salad with goat cheese and pistacios. Ooh, can't forget the fried zucchini fritters which the kids also devoured! Last but not least, service was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back! On my list to try.... mozzarella tasting - a plate of 3 different mozzarella cheeses! Yum! read more

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Came with a group of gal pals for dinner. We ordered zucchini fritters, brussel sprouts, the Tuscan kale salad and 3 pizzas (Margherita, Quatro Formaggio and New Yorker). Everything was delish and portions are large. The appetizers and veggie can easily be shared. The pizzas are great, especially if you like thin crust. Crisp and no sogginess. Can't wait to try them all. Without drinks, it came to ~$14/person. I felt like I was robbing the place for the amount of food we got. Great value for a group of 6. Service was good. The server wasn't overly friendly at first but got better as the night went on. read more

Great food, the small plates are top notch. We usually split 3 small plates and make a tapas style meal out of it

Calamari is absolutely excellent: lightly, flavorfully battered with a nice aoli for dipping. Pappardelle pasta is okay but a little unremarkable for $24; it's predominantly just pepper flavored. Great service though, cute place, I'll probably give it another try for the calamari. read more

3 stars for serving amount on takeout. Delish, but definitely not the same amount as in restaurant serving. It's a pick up so you don't know until you get home. Paid extra for the GF pasta too. The kale salad minimal with 2 salad dressings...for what? Only needed one for the amount given. Still hungry for the tasty food...a tease to buy more. read more

Dinner with my wife at 4:00 on Saturday when it was cold and raining before Chicago Blackhawks game 7 of the NHL Western Conference Finals. We were greeted by 2 friendly and welcoming hostess. She offered us a table by the window, but we decided to sit further into the restaurant, where the layout and decor is very city-like and modern. Very visually open where the bar and tables flow very well. A large screen TV behind the bar too. "The concept is chef-driven, farm-to-table food concepts such as Neapolitan style wood-fired pizzas, creative small plates, fresh homemade pasta, antipasto, and hand-made mozzarella to name a few. Their mixology bar concept will include offering specialty craft beers as well as an exclusive wine list with flavors carefully chosen to complement their delectable food plates." After looking through the wine list we asked our waitress, Lauren if she had Red Wine suggestions? We let her know we dine frequently at "Fire + Wine" and that we always go with a bottle of "If You See Kay" She told us she would ask their "Sommelier" or wine steward. We both thought that was really nice of Gia Mia to have. It just adds a robust level of attention to their wine list. We ordered a glass of Mastroberadino "Mastro" Aglianico and a glass of Angels & Cowboys. The first was very smooth and the 2nd was more of a Red Zinfandel strength. To eat we shared the small plate on special "Crispy Eggplant" with pasta and tomato sauce. Very impressed with how amazing this tasted. After that we had the "Hammaker's Pie" pizza and we especially liked how crispy the pepperoni was and how delicious the mushrooms were. The brick oven has a temperature between 800 -1000 degrees F. We skipped dessert for next time and looking forward to when Lauren, the owner, and the team at Gia Mia serve us again. They all did a great job helping us feel comfortable during our stay...asking us how our meal and stay were going. We wish them great success in downtown Wheaton. Gia Mia is a "creative and eclectic" place where a couple can enjoy some good food and wine, but also a kid-friendly, family-friendly environment. read more

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Four adults and two kids. Caught an early dinner on a Thursday night. Friendly service, good portions and left feeling full but not stuffed. I had the Feta and Watermelon salad. Good crunch and filling. My husband ordered the BBQ chicken pizza and said it was pretty good. Kids opted for cheese pizza and a bowl of plain noodles. My MIL and SIL opted for small plates: Zucchini Fries, Cauliflower, Tomato Bruschetta and Ricotta with Honeycomb. I think we would come back (just without kids because they can eat plain noodles at home). read more

Fire and Wine comes to Wheaton. Really, it's pretty much the Fire and Wine food and experience, packaged in a more modern setting. Speaking of the setting, it's really loud in the front of the house. The back had fewer tables and was a little quieter, but otherwise you can forget about holding a conversation if you're coming here with a group. We started things off with roasted cauliflower, which was covered in olive oil, sprinkled with pine nuts and came with very fresh green and kalamata olives. The ingredients were very fresh, and the flavor combination was quite good. Our pizza bread came at the same time. This is their pizza crust adorned with only three additional ingredients; sprigs of rosemary, sea salt, and olive oil. I thought this was a bit too salty, but I definitely also thought that the quality of the dough meant good things were coming up. Our pizzas came next. I had a bite of my wife's quatro formaggio, and again wondered at how top quality pizza places can somehow make a tomato jelly for their pizzas that tastes amazing. The mozzarella was excellent as well. I have a standing rule to order seafood at new restaurants, which meant I ordered the bacon and clam pizza. Bit of a stretch, sure, but this adventure had its rewards: the clams tasted fresh, the pizza tasted fantastic, the saltiness of the bacon combined differently from the saltiness of the clams, and I really liked the garlic sauce that was laid out with the thyme in the pizza in lieu of tomato sauce/jelly. I would absolutely get this pizza again. Fire and Wine is usually packed to the brim on any given night, and I expect Gia Mia to be the same way (it was already a 30 minute wait for a Saturday lunch, which was impressive.) If they decide to put up some fabric on the walls or rugs on the floors, maybe we'll all be able to talk about how food the good is while we're there, too. read more

GIA MIA - Wheaton - Bacon and clam pizza! - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Gia Mia was great little spot my huz and I went to for an early Vday dinner (we went a weekend early to avoid the crowds) Either we weren't the only ones who came up with this brilliant idea, or this place is that great because it was packed! The seating in the restaurant is pretty tight which was a bit bothersome but the tasty food certainly made up for it. We ordered a few apps and shared a pizza. We got the zucchini , cauliflower and potato appetizers. (See posted pics) The potato was my favorite but they were all delicious and I was fond of the presentation (prior to us devouring half of it as shown in pics.) How is it that food always tastes better when it looks good? We split a Margarita pizza with meatballs and some whipped ricotta. I wasn't a fan of the cheese and I found the pizza lacked flavor. I added some olive oil swirled on top and that did make it taste better. The service was good and the bathrooms were clean and fancy stocked with a mini space heater as well. How thoughtful as it was a chilly and windy day. read more

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A manager contacted me regarding the previous 4 experiences I've had at the restaurant. It's great that they take the time to read reviews and respond when something has gone wrong during customer's visits. We will definitely be back, as I posted before the food is fantastic. read more

We love pizza, who doesn't?! We have a seriously love affairs with brick oven wood-fired pizza! Especially if it's done right! I just happened upon this place while doing a Yelp search and seeing their rating and the comments, I knew we had to check them out! Mozzarella Flight which is Fior di latte with evoo & sea salt, mozzarella di bufala with pesto, and burrata with asiago lavoush. I never thought a flight of cheese could be so amazing! We tried not to devour this plate too fast! Oh cheese! We are the cheesiest! I ordered the Bacon Clam with roasted garlic béchamel, mozzarella, fontina, clams, bacon, thyme, & evoo. The bacon mentioned on our pizzas is actually prociutto and its saltiness with the clams and cheese makes this pie so goooood! Now, the dough... Oh, man! This is on the top of my list! It was chewy and crispy! And best of all... I took it home, put it in my toaster oven, and it was JUST AS GOOD as it was the first time!! I am not kidding you! I have never had a good leftover pizza! Don't lie and tell me you have microwaved anything and it was just as good the second and third time around! This one was!!! The boy ordered the BBQ Pie with sweet bbq sauce, roasted chicken thigh, onion, bacon, provolone, mozzarella, & cilantro. He loved this pie as much as I loved mine! We seriously can't wait to go back and try some other pies here! I think this may be our new pizza stop! The prices are a little high, but they're using quality ingredients and you can't beat that! I highly recommend checking this place out and soon! read more

GIA MIA - Wheaton - Front - Bacon Clam; Back - BBQ Pie! Best stuff around! - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Gia Mia...really enjoyed the food ALOT...atmosphere needs a little work. Gourmet pizzas and some pasta dishes are on the menu and looked very creative. Definitely will have to try them. My wife and I enjoy the small plate approach ... Fill up the table with a variety of things to share. That is what we did on our visit to Gia Mia. It was hard to pick a favorite, so I won't ;). Each dish shows creativity in taste and texture combination...chef shows imagination and nails it. I could eat their quinoa every day. The roasted cauliflower dish was unique and executed perfectly (loved the black olives in there!). Veal meatballs were tender and the sauce was very good. I loved the dates in the kale salad...and I'm not a date guy. Overall I really enjoyed the mix of flavors with every dish. Quite unique...definitely for Wheaton. So...atmosphere. Definitely seemed to try for a urban feel with some minimal modern influence, but didn't quite hit it (not to say some tweaking wouldn't take them there). Front area almost had a Chipotle feel (to me). I would consider a different color paint, turn down the lights a touch, 2 or 3 less tables. Back area is better though. It is really loud in the whole place when it's a full house. Very difficult to carry a conversation. It is kid friendly, and it shows. Wanting something a little more intimate or adult, dine later and request back seating. Service was really good. Fun servers who really seem to love their job there and the table staff are really on top of their game. Definitely want to go back and try more. Very solid start Gia Mia!!! read more

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Honeycomb Ricotta appetizer-WOW. Great food, friendly servers - Great Monday Pizza deals! Summer offers outside dining making this an easier culinary adventure. read more

Gia Mia is the contemporary Italian restaurant Wheaton has needed for years. The menu is fresh and exciting with twists in every dish. Pizza with pear and caramelized onion kicked up with Gorgonzola, shrimp pasta with pistachio pesto, beet farro salad, whipped burrata with sea salt and honeycomb. These are just a few neat offerings on the mostly small plate menu. It is cheese, pizza, and pasta heavy (as any decent southern Italian restaurant should be) so beware if you have food allergies. The menu states they have GF options. They have a full bar and pretty extensive wine list. Our first visit was less than stellar service wise. They were busy and our server seemed to be having a problem with handling all her tables. I shrugged it off (and the long wait for our meal that resulted) and enjoyed the food. Our second visit was completely on point. Service, drinks, food were outstanding. Kudos to Lauren! Favorites here are the Chef's Board with melt in your mouth San Danielle prosciutto, spicy soppressata, rosemary and fennel marinated olives, and fresh mozzarella; Sausage Fennel pizza with pistachios, and Bucatini Garlic Cream with big chunks of smoky bacon and tender morsels of chicken thigh. Try a sorbetto for a dessert. If I would make one suggestion it would be to knock down the a/c just a bit. The blast of cold air hits the tables and my food gets cold less than 5 minutes after being served. I can always throw on a sweater if I'm cold but that excellent food needs to be eaten hot. read more

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I have never had a bad meal here. The food is always delicious and the service is wonderful.

I have been to both the Geneva location and the Wheaton location. With my experiences, I think the Geneva location is better in terms of atmosphere and quality. The eggplant parmesan appetizer looked beautiful with three slices of beaded eggplant on top of a lift red gravy and typed with micro basil. The eggplant was very crisp and well prepared. The gravy had some chunks of tomato, it wasn't a smooth sauce. Very enjoyable appetizer. The clan and bacon pizza was better in Geneva though. Half the slices had no bacon at all. Also the bottom of each slice was soggy and that's a no no when I eat pizza. I liked the char if the crust but the fact that the pizza was not well balanced was a disappointment for me. The bar service was fine. I liked getting a carafe of water without asking. I'm going three stars just because I would opt for the Geneva location instead. read more

The quality of the food has gone downhill. I had the chicken parmigiana on my last visit. Thank goodness for the bread. This was on a Friday night, so I assume they had the A team working. The food was terrible! read more

This is my favorite take out food in Wheaton. We've been ordering here for several years. I always get the same thing because I love it (mushroom toast and the beet salad) and it is always consistently great. I am hungry just writing this! We don't dine in very often, though. The noise level inside the restaurant is astonishing. We recently brought some friends in for a nice dinner and we couldn't hear each other across the table. We moved outside--which was fine--but be forewarned: if you want to get together with friends or family to catch up or have a nice chat, this is not the place. read more

I seriously need a frequent flyers card here... Phenomenal Pizza and the Oysters and delish! Food overall I have to give 5 stars. It comes out quick and they do a great job. Service has always treated me with a smile and I seriously appreciate it being a former server. It's been a great addition to downtown Wheaton! read more

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They do have a great variety of options for both foods and drinks. The decor inside is aesthetic and fairly unique to downtown Wheaton. I will say that the food seems slightly overpriced when compared with the quality of the food. Nevertheless, I would still recommend checking it out! I do think making reservations is a good idea if planning on going during dinner time on weekends, if not then there most likely will be a small wait. Also, parking can be an issue in downtown Wheaton on weekend nights, so I would plan accordingly and expect to spend 10-15 minutes looking for parking on the street, or in the nearby parking garage. read more

Are you tired of normal pizza places? Are you fed up with the ingredients that taste old, stale or just bland? If so then come to Gia Mia! The pizza here is as fresh as you can get. The ingredient taste like they are freshly plucked from the garden or the butcher shop. The pizzas are assembled and cooked in their custom oven at 1000 degrees. If you are expecting a Chicago style deep dish pizza or something overly greasy then this isn't the place you want. If you want something that tastes real and not just preservatives then come here. Everything I said also applies to their other items. Yes, they have other freshly prepared dishes such as salads, pasta and fish. The salad I tried was amazing. For an appetizer I had the smashed potatoes. I couldn't get enough of it. Be sure to also try the root beer! The staff was also very friendly. I recommend you show up early or call ahead for reservations on the weekend. They get pretty busy. Also there are a lot of Poke Stops nearby. read more

GIA MIA - Wheaton - The pizza at Gia Mia is REAL. As in real good...with real ingredients. Fresh and prepared when ordered. The crust is truly fresh dough! - Italian Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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DELICIOUS is all I can say ! I came with my family to celebrate my 30th birthday. I ended up getting the salmon and kale salad to start. Everyone else Enjoyed their pizza. Will definitely come again! read more

Love the food and the atmosphere. The menu had a nice variety Would definitely go back.

Love the wood fire pizzas and pasta. They use really good ingredients and take pride in what they make. Also they have a cozy atmosphere great for small groups of friends or just two. I would highly recommend going to GIA MIA if you have not been there before. read more

The woodfire pizzas were excellent! We also felt very safe with the distancing and servers. We will definitely be back!

Met friends for drinks at Gia Mia. Shared plates were all delicious and well-prepared. Especially loved the Brussels Sprouts and could have made a meal out of the Smash Potatoes. Steve C., a friendly regular at Gia Mia, touted their pizzas and assured us all foods were prepared fresh and customer requests for customization honored - he should be Gia Mia's PR guy - he lovingly sold us all on the virtues of Gia Mia and we'll for sure be back to sample more of their menu items and drinks. read more

Excellent food and service, nice location. They get a lot of traffic when Sogno is full, but it could easily be your first choice. Very creative menu! A nice atmosphere. Kind of a hidden gem. read more

Best value for your money especially on Monday night with 1/2 price pizza. Chicken parm for 20$ enough to share good salads and high quality pizzas. Outdoor seating can't beat it. read more