Gamba Ristorante

Name: Gamba Ristorante
Address: 455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN, United States, 46410
Telephone: (219) 736-5000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

911 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Top Tags:

The former owners of the Venezia Bar & Grill and Café Venezia, Benito and Hilda Gamba, have combined their efforts into the Gamba Ristorante. Located in Merrillville, this restaurant is housed in an architectural masterpiece, which is hard to miss with its circular design and copper roof. Modeled after upscale restaurants in exotic European locations, the menu offers classic Italian cuisine. The wine room boasts storage space for 1,000 bottles. A banquet hall holds up to 175 people and looks out onto an open courtyard.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(219) 736-5000

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(219) 736-5000
Website
http://gambaristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
William Potts, Razvan Bancos, Joe Flores
Private party facilities
Gamba Ristorante is the ideal setting for any special occasion. It is perfectly suited for weddings, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate lunch or dinners, brunches, birthday parties and bridal showers.
Private party contact
Michaelle Gamba: (219) 736-5000

Location
455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
Neighborhood
Merrillville, IN
Cross street
Connecticut St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

50 Chicago Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Torcione di Foie Gras$21.00
Duck foie gras torchon, coffee brioche, pear marmellata, Timut pepper, crystallized ginger
Lumache di San Giovanni$13.00
Burgundy escargots, spicy pomodoro, datterini tomatoes, garlic, anchovy
Fagioli alla Francese$16.00
Toulouse sausage, baked Cannellini beans, pork collar, duck confit, breadcrumbs
Crespelle "Inverno"$17.00
Baked crepes, robiola cheese and oyster mushroom filling, porcini cream. Truffle Noire Gooda
Cocktail di Gamberi$16.00
Extra colossal shrimp, cocktail sauce, cognac sauce
Cavoletti di Bruxelles modo Trappista$15.00
Roasted Brussels sprouts, onion-mustard cream, Chimay À La Première beer washed cheese
Fritto Misto di Pesce e Zucca$16.00
Fried calamari, shrimp, pumpkin, sage
Polpo alla Griglia$18.00
Grilled octopus, flageolet beans, spinach

Zuppa e Insalate

Pasta e Fagioli$7.00
Northern beans, celery, garlic, olive oil, ditalini
Gamba Insalata Verde$10.00
Romaine, radicchio, fennel, house dressing
Insalata di Barbabietole "Foresta Nera"$12.00
Salt roasted red and golden beets, candied walnuts, Grand Noir blue cheese, olive oil, balsamico
Insalata d'lndivia Belga e Radicchio di Chioggia$12.00
Belgian endive, red radicchio, d'Anjou pear, walnuts, grapes, kefir vinaigrette, Gorgonzola Piccante

Primi

Rigatoni alla Zozzona modo Romano$24.00
Short tube pasta, sausage, guanciale, tomato passata, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, black pepper
Agnolotti Ripieni$27.00
Ravioli filled with Chianti braised beef short rib, brandy cream
Spaghetti Aglio Nero, Olio e Peperoncino$27.00
Spaghetti, black garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red chili pepper
Vincisgrassi alla Marchigiana$29.00
Golden lasagne sheets, veal ragu, cream sauce
Gnocchi alla Trentina$25.00
Potato gnocchi, Gorgonzola Piccante cream, Alto Adige speck, Parmigiano
Paccheri Modo Torinese$25.00
Large tubes of pasta, roasted Brussels sprouts, lemon zest, ricotta salata, mint, nutmeg
Risotto Milanese di Giuseppe Verdi$29.00
Carnaroli rice, saffron veal brodo, marrow, white wine, shaved Parmigiano; Add shaved fresh black truffle in season - MP
Pappardelle con Bocconcini di Cinghiale stile Toscano$28.00
Egg pasta ribbons, wild boar stew, Pecorino Toscano

Secondi

Freshly prepared side dishes of the day served with all our meat entrées

Coniglio alle Olive in Salsa Piccante$35.00
Rabbit legs, black sal-secco olives, spicy plum tomato sauce
Polpetta di Granchio Blu$41.00
Broiled jumbo lump blue crab cake, pommes frites, tomato, cognac sauce
Brasato di Maiale Calabrese$32.00
Braised spicy pork shoulder, Calabrian peperoncino, plum tomato sauce, bay leaves, olives
Costata di Maiale Alla Griglia$33.00
Grilled dry aged Duroc pork chop, apple cider glaze
Filetto di Manzo
Grilled 8oz filet mignon Sauce Périgourdine
- MP$35.00
Melanzane Grigliate alla Melograno$30.00
Grilled eggplant, burrata-labneh drizzle, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, mint
Quaglie Farcite Delle Veneto$38.00
Roasted stuffed quails; veal, pork, Grana-truffle filling; pickled radicchio sott'ollo, Vespaiolo wine
Costata di Cervo Australe$47.00
Grilled New Zealand wapiti elk chop, Madagascar green peppercorn sauce
La Costoletta Classica Lombarda
Breaded bone-in veal cutlet, lemon, parsley
- MP
Tagliata di Manzo*$36.00
Grilled flap steak. Tuxedo peppercorn cream sauce
Polleto Schiacciato al Mattone*$32.00
Grilled half Amish country chicken under a brick, salsa d'oro, salsa rubra

What 911 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Italian
Northwest Indiana
Best Overall
Northwest Indiana
Best Food
Northwest Indiana
Best Service
Northwest Indiana
Best Ambiance
Northwest Indiana
Best Value
Northwest Indiana
Innovative
Northwest Indiana
Romantic
Northwest Indiana
Good for special occasions

Sort by

Filters

SM
SabrinaM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambience, friendly and professional staff. Great food.
MS
MelanieS
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent beet salad/appetizer, risotto, and amaretto cheesecake. Service and food impeccable as always.
RD
RobertD
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant and order the Risotto Milanese di Giuseppe Verdi along with the veal. The service is unmatched and the staff truly cares about your experience. Menu is extensive and seasonal, as are the cocktails. Oh, and the wine, the selection is extensive and rivals that offered in the heart of Chicago.
JN
JohnN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, simple menu, not a lot of choices. Nice environment, good service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!
B
Bobtherep
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great as usual. The service was top shelf. Can't wait for the next special occasion to return
PH
PaulH
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
$69 bone in filet had no more than 4ounces of meat. Embarrassed for restaurant to take advantage of customers.
AW
AdamW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love going to gamba! Best food by far in the area!! Fillet and crab cake were the best i ever had!
PR
PeterR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent and everyone’s food was delicious
L
Larry
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration
WD
WilliamD
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food...great service. They handled New Years Eve as well as any restaurant has. Top 2 restaurant in NW Indiana and Gamba continues to get better.
BK
BarbaraK
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far our favorite restaurant!!!! Always great food, drinks, service and atmosphere!!
JT
JamesT
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant! Love the atmosphere and the food is second to none! My favorite restaurant!!!
JR
JamesR
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
A little confusion getting seated, being New Year's Eve. Our appetizers we're good, along with our dinner selections that we're freshly prepared, tasty and enjoyable. We both selected from the dessert menu and that was a tasty experience. A bottle of Mineral Water, a bottle of Wine, with coffee after deserts completed this event which I would consider a repeat event.
MS
MelanieS
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service! Food was excellent as always.
GK
GuyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and service. Met with the owner and family. Very professional. Seated promptly. Great ambience. Had a photo wall for NUE
TG
TomG
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
There was a little confusion/delay getting seated - which was completely understandable given a large party ahead of us was occupying the whole host stand area. Fantastic food and drink. Each dish was uniquely their own and didn't look or taste like routine fare. We'll definitely be back!
JS
JeniferS
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Always a great meal and wonderful staff!
D
Danny
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gamba’s continues to be absolutely AWESOME! From the minute you walk in the doors to the after dinner drinks, my dining experience was and always has been impeccable! And I have gone to Gamba’s for many, many years and the excellent quality and consistency of this establishment is a testament to Benny and his entire family for their commitment to excellence! Thank you for being a shining star in NW Indiana!
M
Mark
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding.
CP
CamdenP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was top notch. Timing of the servings was perfect. Polite, considerate and never had to wait.
SK
SamK
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely amazing, the food was incredible and Josh is the best!!
D
Delizioso
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall a wonderful dining experience from start to finish!!
D
Donald
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go to Gamba for the ambience and the cocktails which are changed often and always excellent Last nights dinner was spectacular had the tuna crudo off the specials then went on to the strawberry salad and a bowl of split pea soup Both were exceptional I had the lamb chops and my husband had the cedar plank cod special Again excellent. We have never had a bad meal from Bennie and his staff
JH
JamesH
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food, ambience and service were a 10 plus. The chairs however were not very comfortable. I asked the server for a different chair and he quickly said he’d be glad to change my chair but they were all similar. They did offer to bring me a pillow which I didn’t try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter’s Birthday!
J
Jeanne
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food for my husbands birthday. We always have a great time. Thank you so much
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience4
Alright experience
MS
MelanieS
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food, best service, and best drinks. Blackened cod served on a plank and Brussel sprouts appetizer were devine. Christmas cocktails were delicious.
TB
TimB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice birthday celebration with good food and service. Will definitely be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our daughters birthday.
JM
JasonM
Milwaukee
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and staff are always very nice, fast and accommodating.
r
rhs3
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Took my wife here for her birthday. We enjoyed nice pleasant dinner with great service and we were not rushed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the ambiance was beautiful. Out waiter was very attentive and we never felt like we were rushed. Nice relaxing dinner, delicious drinks and delectable food. Couldn't ask for anything else.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant! It's the second time I've dined here and the food is always great, the service is outstanding!
WS
WayneS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with outstanding food and service. Atmosphere is great. You can have a nice conversation over dinner without talking over noise. Highly recommend to everyone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect spot for a nice dinner if you are on the road between Chicago and Indy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Requested round table for 5 Seated in Wine room with round for 5 - great environment for a business dinner . Chef willing to make frutti de mare - excellent . Our Italian clients were impressed. Wine prices somewhat reasonable . Will Be back !
N
Nanetteg
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was great , but too soon for Christmas music
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was nice to have the “wine room”. We had a great room, food and service. It’s a great place to take valued clients and friends for a nice dinner!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Gamba Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (219) 736-5000.

Gamba Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(219) 736-5000

455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Connecticut St.
Neighborhood
Merrillville, IN
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
William Potts, Razvan Bancos, Joe Flores
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://gambaristorante.com/
Phone number
(219) 736-5000
Private party facilities
Gamba Ristorante is the ideal setting for any special occasion. It is perfectly suited for weddings, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate lunch or dinners, brunches, birthday parties and bridal showers.
Private party contact
Michaelle Gamba: (219) 736-5000

Featured in

50 Chicago Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Gamba Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

50 Chicago Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Antipasti

Torcione di Foie Gras$21.00

Lumache di San Giovanni$13.00

Fagioli alla Francese$16.00

Crespelle "Inverno"$17.00

Cocktail di Gamberi$16.00

Cavoletti di Bruxelles modo Trappista$15.00

Fritto Misto di Pesce e Zucca$16.00

Polpo alla Griglia$18.00

Zuppa e Insalate

Pasta e Fagioli$7.00

Gamba Insalata Verde$10.00

Insalata di Barbabietole "Foresta Nera"$12.00

Insalata d'lndivia Belga e Radicchio di Chioggia$12.00

Primi

Rigatoni alla Zozzona modo Romano$24.00

Agnolotti Ripieni$27.00

Spaghetti Aglio Nero, Olio e Peperoncino$27.00

Vincisgrassi alla Marchigiana$29.00

Gnocchi alla Trentina$25.00

Paccheri Modo Torinese$25.00

Risotto Milanese di Giuseppe Verdi$29.00

Pappardelle con Bocconcini di Cinghiale stile Toscano$28.00

Secondi

Coniglio alle Olive in Salsa Piccante$35.00

Polpetta di Granchio Blu$41.00

Brasato di Maiale Calabrese$32.00

Costata di Maiale Alla Griglia$33.00

Filetto di Manzo

Melanzane Grigliate alla Melograno$30.00

Quaglie Farcite Delle Veneto$38.00

Costata di Cervo Australe$47.00

La Costoletta Classica Lombarda

Tagliata di Manzo*$36.00

Polleto Schiacciato al Mattone*$32.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

Filters

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Gamba Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gamba Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is Gamba Ristorante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

50 Chicago Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day