Going to Gio's is always the top-tier let's talk about it! Everyone knows when you go to Gio's that's located in between the 10th and 14th St. the parking is not the best but if you look up on the spot you're good to go. After parking and getting into the restaurant, we were greeted immediately. Gio's is a place where you can order first and your food would be bought to you immediately or within 10-15 minutes after you take a seat. I ordered the Chicken Parm $24, its an extremely rich dish with lots of flavor and garlic! 10 out of 10. Bell and evans chicken breast pounded thin, breaded, San Marzano D.O.P. marinara, baked with fresh mozzarella. It comes with a salad and they gave a platter of complementary bread! Soft, warm, chewy goodness. Hubby had the famous Sorrento Lemon Roasted Chicken $24 as well. 1/2 chicken with Fresh Amalfi style lemons, garlic, wild oregano, and olio di oliva. Always the best meal on the menu! The lemon flavor on the chicken is the best. For our drinks, he had a coke and I went with the Sanpellegrino Blood Orange. We served and enjoyed our food along side some amazing company. Someof our close friends joined us as well. They ordered a pizza from Antico which is right next door but attached to Gios, also the gelato shop! They said the pizza was amazing Sicilian style pepperoni pizza. We all sat outside in the rear of the restaurant and had a great fellowship. BYOB is encouraged!! Thanks to the great staff and chefs! Looking forward to returning soon. read more

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Came for dinner on a weeknight and I would say the parking lot is a little small so definitely be prepared! The service was so friendly and quick! The cashier took the time to explain the dishes and help us choose what we wanted. We ended up gettting lemon chicken and a chicken parm. The lemon chicken was so tender and the sauce was amazing! It was salty and sour at the same time. The chicken parm was also so good! The sauce was tangy and hearty. The chicken parm was also fried to perfection. The dishes also came with bread and a side salad which were both good! The place can be casual give date night vibe depending on how you see it. You do get your own water/ take out boxes! There was also a gelato shop in the back! Overall, a great place with great food! read more

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The parking lot is small so I would recommend smaller parties here. Or carpooling could also work. The inside is nice for a casual date. You order at the cash register and then everything is brought to your table. You will leave full and take home left overs with self service. Just pick up your to go container and bag from the shelves on the side of the room. I tried the Sorrento Lemon Roasted Chicken along with the spaghetti and meat balls. I also tried the spicy arrabiata. The olive oil mix and hot pepper with your bread is a must try. Along with the delicious salad appropriately dressed. I recommend the lemon Chicken and the spaghetti and of course the salad and bread that come with every meal. This place is casual and self service but do not expect to pay do it yourself prices. Meals are still 20+ dollars a pop. If you have some room when your done try the gelato. It's also amazing and conveniently only a walk away from the dining room. I think I'll be back for ice cream and pizza. But the self service was ruined for me by gnats. So I will avoid that dining room for now. read more

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Getting my lemon chicken while I'm out and about! I really enjoy my lemon chicken served here. I don't come often but when I, it never disappoints. read more

Gio's has friendly staff, a cozy and casual interior, and tasty dinner options! I usually get the lemon chicken or the lobster ravioli when im here and both are amazing. I also got the peach bellini and it was delicious! The prices are very reasonable and they serve big portions, I always have a second portion of chicken to take home after. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Gio's is a casual Italian dinner that has great pasta and chicken. We ordered at the bar and then sat down for them to bring out the food. When we sat down, the gave us salads and bread to start. The bread was perfection - crunchy on the outside but quite soft on the inside. We tried the chicken parm and sorrento lemon roasted chicken. I'm not the biggest fan on chicken breast but they seasoned it very well. read more

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An authentic Italian dessert hidden gem right by Anticos Pizza in downtown ATL! The best and only way to finish eating pizza was getting gelato right next door. We went in through the back, and the dessert shop was right there. There were gelato options and cannolis and other dessert options. We got a chocolate chip cannoli to go, and this cannoli was huge! Each cannoli is made to order, but it didn't take long to make it. Then, I wanted gelato. I was stuck between hazelnut and tiramisu flavor, and when I told them employee this, he said I could have half a scoop of each. So, I decided on that! The half scoops were huge and honestly could have been a scoop each. That is how big they were. I got a small, and I couldn't even finish it all. Both flavors were delicious but they were an acquired taste. To me, it took me right back to Italy. The shop was connected to a restaurant. They was limited seating inside and it was very very hot in here. But, there was tons of seating outside. Because we needed to go, we didn't stay! But, we would definitely come back. read more

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Gio's is an Atlanta staple and is known for their hearty, family style Italian meals. I came here with a group of friends from college, and was eager to try their famous lemon and herb chicken. Every meal comes with the most basic yet delicious salad and bread. The chicken is a grilled half chicken served in a lemon, garlic butter sauce and potatoes. Very simple but also tasty. I'll be honest and say I'd much rather eat one of their pasta dishes, but this is was still good. If you're in the Little Italy complex, try their sister pizza restaurant Antico. You won't regret it! read more

This is a place where you order at the counter and then seat yourself either indoors or outdoors. Whatever you order is brought out to you, but you grab your own utensils, napkins, water, etc. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, which came with a side salad and two pieces of bread. The side salad was simple and delicious, the bread was warm and baked well, and the meatballs were flavorful and saved the spaghetti noodles (which were bland, imo). Overall, I enjoyed my meal! read more

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano - Long Spaghetti & Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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A classic. The food is good. The service is great. I love the ambiance. It's connected to antico and gelato. You'll find something to eat here for sure! read more

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Sorrento Lemon Singolo. Enough said. Order at the front. Find a table - tablecloths and the lighting is nice too ... unexpected for mostly self-service dining. Get your plates, utensils, water, etc. at the table against the wall. They will bring your food when ready. Service is friendly. Our dishes came with a basket of bread (very good), and salad ... I recommend asking dressing on the side. SORRENTO LEMON SINGOLO - $21 Chicken with fresh Amalfi-style lemons, garlic, wild oregano, olio di oliva, and some potatoes too! This dish is divine and a must-order. ARABBIATA SINGOLO - $18.50 Spicy penne ... pasta tasted a little overcooked ... spicy for sure but just ok tasting. I chose wrong - that Sorrento Lemon Chicken is the lottery. FYI parking available in front and at Antico ... get dessert from the gelato cafe next door. And yes, same owner as Antico's. read more

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Do yourself a favor and go. Recently renovated and Michelin-recommended for the past two years, this charming Italian spot delivers some of the most delicious, well-prepared food - AND it's an incredible value. Service is quick, the vibe can be as casual or as date-night as you want, it's family-friendly, great for dine-in or takeout, and it's BYOB. It truly has it all. It's essentially three concepts in one: Gio's, with fantastic chicken dishes and pastas (all served with complimentary salads - and yes, their famous Amish chicken is exclusive to them in Atlanta); Antico, with outstanding pizza; and their gelato shop, offering gelato and classic Italian desserts. We've been going to the west midtown location for six years and even ordered takeout throughout Covid. I recently had the chance to meet Gio, and he is genuinely humble and incredibly kind! My favorite chicken dish is the Sorrento Lemon Chicken; my husband loves the Diavola and the Scarpiello (both with a little heat). Every chicken entrée comes with the simplest, most flavorful side salad ... I usually order a second because it's that good. Only note: I do wish the chicken parm came with more marinara. The chicken and pasta can be a bit dry without it. read more

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Came here for dinner on a quiet Sunday night. Counter service only. For $20 you get a full Italian dinner including salad, roll, pasta and main dish. We got the chicken parm and chicken with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. We sat out side which was nice ambiance. Salads came which were good. Main dishes came and food was very good for the price. Pizza is supposed to be good as well. Check it Out! read more

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It was authentic Italian cuisine that I grew up eating in Brooklyn. It is very costly but So worth it

Great casual spot with big portion sizes. We got the chicken parm. It comes with salad and bread as well. We were able to split this meal between two people and were plenty full by the end! read more

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano - CHICKEN PARMIGIANA - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

One thing that keeps me coming back here is "Consistency" this place gets it right every time - first the location is like you have stopped along some small little village in Italy that has all these delicious foods available in various little spots - coffee and gelato, a bar and small bites - pizza slices ....but this is about Gio's Chicken. Sorrento Lemon Roasted Chicken - this is one heck of a dish - the lemon essence permeates this dish, tender, juicy and delicious there is 1/2 a chicken in this dish, a few potato slices that have absorbed this delicious juice...you can make a meal out of the bread and juice...and Baked Zito Al Forno ...that San Marzano Marinade makes all the difference- both dishes are served with a salad with house dressing - you can't go wrong. Service is "good" and the atmosphere transports you away for a brief time. Whether you dine in or take it to go....u will love every bite. read more

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Amazing food. Must get the Lemon chicken! Service is always great. Food comes quick and serves are caring.

They have very right limited parking spaces. Most of the time, we do pickup. They have both indoor and outdoor seats with nice ambience and Mediterranean decor. If the place is full, it can get noisy easily; but that's the vibe of the restaurant. Our regular ordered dishes are lemon chicken (Sorrentina Singolo) and meatball spaghetti. The lemon chicken (Sorrentina Singolo) is one of their signature dishes, and it never disappoint. Tender chickens with a well balance lemon flavor. The dish goes with a side of salad which is fresh and tasty. The meatball spaghetti is also delicious. The restaurant and the Antico pizza shared the same space. Thus, if you dined in, you could have the seats and order food from both places. Highly recommend! read more

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So happy to have found this spot today! I had a perfect lunch that ended with a delicious raspberry gelato. Gio's is a family-style Italian restaurant with such a great ambiance that I momentarily forgot I was in Atlanta. Today was my first visit, but it definitely won't be my last. For the record, when you enter, you place your order with the front server. Once you pay, you take your seat and your meal will be served to you. It doesn't hurt to listen for your number on the receipt. For today's lunch special, I had the chicken parmigiana paired with their house salad, which was plenty for $12.75! You can't beat this lunch special. The menu offers plenty of other options to choose from. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. It was prepared fresh with quality ingredients. Once again, I loved the ambiance here. It's really cozy here, and I'm happy to have stumbled across this place. There's free parking on the opposite side of the entrance. If you're not able to dine in for the experience, you can possibly find them on Uber Eats read more

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Outstanding! My wife had the lemon chicken, and I had the meatball panini. The food was incredible with generous portions. read more

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano - Meatball Parmigiano Panini Lunch Special - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Excellent food and nice staff. This is a casual concept where you order at the counter and then pick your table. Limited service, which I like. Food portions were huge and a great value at $20 ea. we shared two entrees among three of us and we were all full. One note: my daughter was disappointed they don't offer any pasta with white sauce of any kind. Chicken Parmesan was excellent. read more

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Chicken Parmesean was good. However I did not really care for the ambiance, it was a little more casual than what I am used to. (Pay first then they bring food) Also, way too many gnats flying around so I couldn't really enjoy my food. Deserts were fine. I would reccomend just doing takeout here. read more

Been coming here since they opened at least 4 times a year. They decided to do a reservations only style for Valentines Day and have non reservation dirty seating outside with 1 space heater and drop cloth tents. Not the type of energy I thought I would see from Gio's but hey we're living in a time where no one cares if you do outlandish things especially just for the sake of social media "trending" esque coolness. I'll be back some day. By as for now a Valentine's Day, also happening to be my birthday, not a great experience. If I could leave zero stars I would, but the food is great as usual, just didn't expect a counter service style restaurant to try a fine dining moving like this. And to Gios don't be upset about the star. I never give anyone 5 because 5 is perfect and no place is perfect there's always room for improvement. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch. The ambiance is alright, but it's not quite finished. I ordered the pollo margherita and my lovely bride ordered the pollo parmigiana. The nicely dressed green salad comes first, but things quickly go downhill from there. We had to ask for black pepper - it comes already ground. They need to buy a pepper grinder. My entree was so oversauced it looked like a soup dish. Nice piece of bread but no butter or olive oil. The potatoes were stale, inedible. My lovely bride liked their side of spaghetti, but she had to ask for red chili flakes. Why hide the condiments? My pollo margherita was soggy. The men's bathroom is barely one notch above a gas station bathroom. Ugh. read more

Excellent food at a decent price for what all you get. Had a great work lunch here with my team and everyone was very happy. The hostess was super helpful and informative as she explained the menu to us and answered everyone's dietary restriction questions. I love that all the lunches came with a salad and bread; we left stuffed! read more

absolutely perfect - been going on Friday nights for years - pretty spectacular pizza place next door as well

One of the best italian restaurant in the little italy area, great european ambiance, service is very friendly, food taste was great, made with fresh ingredients. Very recommended. read more

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano - Carne alla Pizzaiola - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Gio's is always a 10/10! The vibes are almost as good as the food. But Jesse tho, the charming gentlemen at the front is so informative, fun, personable and accommodating! Him are Laura are a dream team. I couldn't make a decision to save my life and they walked me through the entire menu and their personal faves... we went with the lemon chicken & Napoletana singolo read more

Gio's is the bomb !!! They never miss !! 2 words , LEMON CHICKEN ! the lemon chicken is so good I crave it all the time. I love how it comes with a bread and side salad. Parking is easy. I haven't tried anything else on the menu because I always want the lemon chicken ! read more

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano - Sorrento Lemon Singolo - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We loved Gio's! It's such a charming spot, you order up front and then get seated, which makes it feel relaxed but still nice. The person taking our order was super kind and helpful, even when our Resy reservation didn't come through. The food was amazing. Definitely get the chicken parm, it was delicious. You can grab pizza and desserts like gelato and tiramisu next door, which is such a fun touch. The wine was great (my husband got a very generous pour) and prices were super reasonable. We'll 100% be back! read more

Average, pricy lunch. Confusing menu .Salad could have at least tomato. Overly sour vinaigrette. Bread was burnt.Chicken Parmesan and pasta just like anywhere else.we were working in the area I walked in this place by accident as I was looking for pizza which realized it's right behind this place. Another disappointment. read more

The chicken had very good flavor and the portions are large. The food came with a very delicious salad. The atmosphere is a very casual setting. The only recommendation I would make is to bring your own silverware or for them to provide you with proper silverware. The chicken was difficult to dive into with plastic ware so we packed up the portions so we could enjoy at home. There are multiple places to eat and a laid back outdoor seating area. I imagine when it's not scorching hot weather you could really enjoy hanging out outdoors. read more

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I've wanted to come here for awhile and when I did make it, it didn't disappoint. The chicken was tender and the lemon sauce was so favorable. Portions are large so be prepared! This was a great find! read more

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Brought friends there last week to eat in . I like the inside of restaurant but outside needs to be cleaned up . Now the food . Looked great but side of meatballs tasted like they were rolled in salt . It took away from the what seemed like a great ball . 2 orders of Chicken Parm was generous but also too salty . And we all like salt but not that much . Gelato and cannoli was very good though . read more

The lemon chicken was delicious, in fact I couldn't eat it all and it was even better the next day. Loved the bread to dip in the lemon sauce. Two glasses of wine and a delicious canolli from next door. I'll be back. Oh and did I mention they have white table clothes but very casual read more

Perfect for my sick day in! My boyfriend is out of town right now and ordered the "award-winning" zuppa di pollo for me as a surprise via UberEats. Everything was packaged so nicely (ignore the juice, ordered from another company--also delicious though), with the Acini de Pepe pasta in a separate container so as to not get soggy/expand too much. It also came with a piece of bread that was a delicious pairing. This soup was just what I needed and tasted flavorful and healthy, chock full of pulled chicken, onions, celery, and carrots in broth. I feel myself getting better in no time! Thank you for being a part of my healing journey. Can't wait to come in when I'm well and try more dishes. read more

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano - Zuppa di Pollo (ignore the juice, ordered from another company--also delicious though) - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Horrible website/CX--does pasta come with the entrees? Poor description of dishes-romaine and parm...anything else'? Tried calling twice to ask questions And it was a automated call tree that dumped me to a "voicemail full" Do not recommend read more

So I was skeptical at first because it was definitely a hole in the wall kind of restaurant. Parking is limited at the front but apparently there's a street access to the back of the restaurant and parking is available there. The guy at the counter was so nice! The waitresses were nice too, but didn't interact much. It's a "seat yourself & we'll bring the food out" kind of place. " I got the spaghetti and meatballs & omg! It was good! My friend got the lemon chicken dinner. She said it was okay. Very lemony if you like that kind of thing. They sell ice cream in the back which was good! All dinners come with a salad and bread. The salad was good!! Bread was nice and soft! Overall, it was good. Would I return? Yeah if I'm on that side of town (pretty far from where I live) read more

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano - Family Spaghetti & Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great chicken and salad! Wish they had some additional veg sides though. Overall excellent.

We were welcomed to Gio's by a lively young man seated behind the counter when we arrived. He asked if we needed any help, which we clearly did, and he explained the menu with which he was very familiar and helped my wife and daughter choose their meals. We ordered the caprese salad (appetizer) as my wife's main, a spaghetti and meatballs meal for my daughter, and a chicken parmigiana for myself. You order at the counter then sit with a table marker where your food will be delivered. The pasta dishes came with a house salad which was pretty basic but with a nice vinaigrette. The mains were delivered, it took a bit longer than expected, but not an exceptionally long time, and looked correct. The caprese was wonderful and I was happy to help my wife with it. Great flavor on the mozzarella, and good balance of balsamic and olive oil. The spaghetti and meatballs was also delicious and I enjoyed finishing off a couple bites of meatball from my daughters plate as well. My own chicken parm was good but not amazing. The sauce was great, but chicken was just a bit over cooked. I'm sure it's hard to get the chicken that thin and also still juicy. I wish it was served with a linguini noodle too, instead of spaghetti noodles, but I guess that's just a personal preference... I'm not sure if it's an option, but I'll ask the next time we go. Overall it was good food, good service, good atmosphere. Prices were a bit higher than expected, but in the heart of downtown just a couple blocks from GA Tech, it's probably to be expected. We'll likely go there again, but I doubt it will become a regular spot... however if you're considering it, it's definitely worth trying out. read more