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    GIO Modern Italian Restaurant - Chesterfield

    4.0 (484 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Desserts
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    GIO MODERN ITALIAN RESTAURANT - CHESTERFIELD ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
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    Happy hour specials

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    Garden Risotto with chicken
    Stephanie H.

    We planned a quick trip to the city for our anniversary. We made a reservation the day before at GIO. It has become one of our favorite restaurants over the years, and we were excited to have it for the first time in several months. We did not have to wait to be seated when we arrived. The restaurant is slightly noisy because the tables are very close together and the main dining room is on the smaller side. Once a few tables right next to us cleared out, it was much better. We always have pasta but the pizza looks and smells amazing, so we decided to try a supreme pizza as an appetizer, and it did not disappoint! We both had the spaghetti with meatballs for our entree, and it was delicious as well! Can't wait to visit again next time we are in town!

    Rigatoni Pesto
    Kathy G.

    I have visited Gio several times for both brunch and dinner. It is consistently good. They have plenty of parking in a shared lot with other businesses The decor is modern and classy but not pretentious. There is so much natural light streaming in from the big windows. The staff is phenomenal and personable. Every dish I've had has been top-tier and my companions have all enjoyed their choices as well. I love that they offer hot beignets during brunch hours. I recommend reservations, no matter the time of day.

    Scallops over risotto with fried leeks.
    Renee I.

    Met a friend here for dinner before attending an event at the Factory. Evidently many people were doing that because so many diners appeared to be on the same time table which makes it challenging for staff but they accommodated very well. I ordered a salad and the risotto which I had to ask for minor changes to each. The server assured me it was no problem and he was right! Order came out perfectly. The fresh berry salad is fantastic! Just the right combination of berries, cheese, greens. My risotto was good but not the best. Needed to be creamier IMO. My friend said her salad was good. One issue with this place is the noise level. It was so loud in there. If you struggle in a loud environment go early or late to avoid crowds.

    red sangria
    Marianne N.

    My friend suggested this place for happy hour on a Friday and it was great. The space inside was spacious, and casually upscale/elegant. It was surprisingly slow when we went from 5-7 on a Friday. Service was friendly and efficient. All the drinks on drink menu are part of happy hour. They had ample seating inside but also had some patio seating as well. Everything on the food happy hour menu is $7. The arancini and whiskey shrimp from happy hour were good and each comes as a serving of 2. They also serve complimentary bread with individually wrapped unsalted butter, a plate of olive oil & balsamic, and a side of parmesan. Overall, would recommend and return again!

    Alicia I.

    Gio Modern Italian - Chesterfield, MO Listen. If you're looking for a happy hour that feels fancy without wrecking your bank account, Gio's is your spot. I popped in with some friends and left wondering why this place isn't packed every weekday at 4:01 PM. Here's what I had (and didn't share): Elderflower Spritz - crisp, floral, and everything I wanted from a summer cocktail Lavender French 75 - looked like a dream, tasted even better Three apps ALL for me: -- White bean hummus with crostini and olives = light but satisfying -- Arancini balls = golden, cheesy goodness -- Meatballs = saucy, cheesy, and basically the main character The damage? Just $44 for TWO cocktails and THREE appetizers. I've paid more for gas and gotten less joy. The ambiance is stylish without being stuffy, the service was friendly, and the vibe gave "we brunch and we close deals." TL;DR: Delicious, affordable, and totally worth the calories. Go. Order it all. Thank me later. Chesterfield Valley Perfect lighting for food pics. You know that matters. Follow me here and on IG/Google for more brutally honest foodie finds and happy hour wins. #TheSassySaint #YelpEliteEnergy #ChesterfieldEats #GioModernItalian #HappyHourDoneRight #STLFoodScene #CocktailsAndCarbs

    Small Caesar salad and spicy crab linguine
    Mai L.

    I was craving Italian and stumbled across this place. I DoorDashed since I had left work late. It was ready and to me pretty quickly which was nice. I ordered the spicy crab linguine and added a small Caesar salad. When I got my food - I was not expecting the huge portion! I also got some complimentary bread so that was exciting since I was unsure and craving some. The Caesar salad was good - came with croutons and shaved Parmesan which always makes this salad better. The bread was good - wish it had come with butter. The spicy crab linguine was tasty. Lots of crab meat, huge portion, sauce was good and plentiful.

    Eggplant Parmigiana
    Kate M.

    I was looking for a good location for a birthday lunch. It's just a little out of the way in Chesterfield. Upon entering, this place is definitely a not so well kept secret. The place was hopping on a Monday at lunchtime. Michael was our server during lunch. He is a fantastic server! Very professional, attentive, and he made excellent recommendations. His suggestions probably tacked on a. Extra $30 to our bill. There is a nice list of wine and cocktails. The seasonal drinks were tasty and matched their descriptions. They also have a lunch time Happy Hour! The hummus board is fantastic. Garlicky and so delicious. The eggplant was recommended to us, and this was delightful and could have been a meal by itself. The bruschetta was pretty good as well. The menu offers a very nice lunch section. There is something for every taste and appetite. Birthday lunch was fantastic! The service was excellent and the food was perfection!

    Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich
    Lesley P.

    We remember this place first as Vito's. Vito's before the name switched to GIO. GIO has been a top choice for us when looking for a place to gather with family and friends whether to celebrate a life event or just an excuse to come together for comfort Italian food. We came here for Sunday brunch to celebrate my aunt's birthday in mid February. Venue and ambiance did not disappoint and provided that warm and welcoming vibe as we entered the restaurant. The complimentary donut holes for the table is a great way to start our dining experience. The brunch menu had a variety of items from omelets, familiar breakfast items, breakfast pizzas, along with sandwiches and salads. There was something available for each of our preferences. I ordered the veggie omelet and my mom ordered the grilled chicken avocado sandwich. Everyone else at our table dug into their food before I could take photos. It appears breakfast pizza was most ordered item at our table. We enjoyed our meals and the portions are decent sized for the prices on the menu. We were all able to take home left overs for our next meal which is a bonus for extra good eats and saving time later preparing future meal. Our server was busy, yet he made sure our whole party was attended to the whole time. He even surprised my aunt with a complimentary birthday dessert of her choice. We look forward to warmer weather for patio seating and added bonus is it is pup friendly. Our sweet Teddy is ready to return especially for happy hour Fridays with his mama and papa.

    Sara G.

    Starving and shameless per my usually so I did brunch and lunch at Gio's. One or the other are for quitters and I'm an expert. For Lunch, I had the whiskey shrimp and they were saucy, garlicky, Parmesany. So addictive. Bring me another order right now. For Brunch, have to keep things #stlouispescatarianapproved so lobster benedicts it is. They gave me the hollandaise on the side for Instagram pour-action. The bread was a crispy baguette instead of the boring English muffin. Service fast & bar vibes strong. I even got work done while eating! That's overachieving on a Saturday!

    The classic
    Linda P.

    Went here for a brunch recently! Our service and server were amazing. She was very nice and helpful. Our favorite item was the strawberry bruschetta. All the food was good but not amazing. We got complimentary donuts for the birthday girl. We sat outside and it was beautiful. Lots of parking as the lot is huge.

    Pappardelle Bolognese (only decent dish we had)
    Brianna L.

    Food was meh and service was subpar. Cute little place but so disappointing. Only dish I would recommend would be the bolognese

    Caesar Salad - Large French Dip Sandwich
    Tarnaz G.

    Had the lunch special, French Dip with a Caesar Salad... AMAZING!!!! Also an expresso old fashion... DIFFERENT!! Soooo good. The service was great and the restaurant wasn't too pack

    Bruschetta
    Lil.Lillie

    Gio is such a gem in Chesterfield! The atmosphere feels upscale yet still warm and inviting. All of the food was great, and the service was excellent.

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    Amazing food and top notch service. Tortellini was tasty and I will return for that. Scallops were so good. Gio is well worth visiting.

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