La Gondola

Name: La Gondola
Address: 2914 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60657
Telephone: (773) 248-4433
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

262 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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La Gondola has been serving up award-winning pasta, pizza and other authentic Italian cuisine using secret recipes since 1984. Customers around the Chicago area flock to this family-owned business where the food is made from scratch everyday. La Gondola is the perfect casual dining restaurant whether you’re looking for quick and delicious take out or a hearty sit-down meal that will satisfy the whole family.

Fresh family-style Italian, just like grandma used to make. That’s what you can expect from La Gondola Italian Restaurant. We specialize in pizza and pasta using the freshest ingredients available. Our pizzas are hand-tossed and made to order with a secret sauce and premium cheeses that keeps the critics raving. La Gondola’s award-winning sauce is made from scratch seven days a week using the same recipe passed on from generation to generation. Our vegetables and Italian sausage are also cut and made fresh seven days a week.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(773) 248-4433

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 3:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:45 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 248-4433
Website
http://www.lagondolachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chrispin Franco
Catering
We have catered events from 10 to 1000 people, Call Andy for your next event, prefered caterer for The Chicago Bears Football Club, VIP's at Taste of Chicago, Blues Fest and Gospel Fest.
Private party facilities
Our dining room is available for private events 7 days a week during all hours, call Andy to discuss availability and packages.

Location
2914 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Cross street
Wellington Ave
Parking details
Ample off-street parking available. Parking lot with 500+ spots available.
Entertainment
The Owner is a real Funny Guy!!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Calamari alla Griglia
Large tube calamari marinated in olive oil, garlic and spices, grilled and tossed with lemon juice, artichokes and roasted red peppers
Calamari Fritti
Large tube calamari coated in seasoned flour and flash fried, served on a bed of mixed greens and our house cocktail sauce
Black Mussels
Fresh, large, in-the-shell west coast mussels sauteed in your choice of marinara or spicy arrabiata
Bruschetta
Old world bread rubbed with garlic and topped with diced tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil
Burrata
Fresh mozzarella ball infused with cream and pesto, served with crostinis, tomato, olive oil
Involtini di Zucchini
Thinly sliced zucchini rolled and stuffed with ricotta, romano and basil, covered and baked with marinara and mozzarella
Sausage & Peppers
Grilled Italian sausage links and sweet green peppers in marinara sauce, spicy arrabiata or garlic and oil
Bolognese Pizza
Ten inch cracker crust with sausage, pepperoni, ground beef and bacon
Vegetable Pizza
Ten inch cracker crust with spinach, broccoli, tomato and artichoke

Salads & Soups

Chopped
Romaine, diced tomatoes, bleu cheese and kalamata olives in our house vinaigrette
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, shredded basil, kalamata olives and drizzled with olive oil on a bed of romaine
Mixed Green
Spring mix, cucumbers, tomato wedges, and shaved carrots in our homemade creamy garlic dressing
Caesar
Romaine, pecorino romano, homemade herb croutons and classic caesar dressing
Wedge
Iceberg wedge, crumbled bleu cheese, tomatoes and bacon in a chunky bleu cheese dressing
Minestrone
Old world Italian recipe with cabbage, zucchini, and white beans

Pasta

Rigatoni Boscaiola
Sauteed Italian sausage, mushrooms and sage, tossed in a tomato cream sauce
Stuffed Gnocchi Pesto
Ricotta stuffed gnocchi in a homemade pesto cream sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Homemade in a mascarpone cream sauce with roasted red pepper garnish
Gnocchi Caprese
Homemade Ricotta gnocchi, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes and pecorino romano
Rotini Primavera
Sauteed zucchini, broccoli, peas, carrots, mushrooms in garlic and olive oil
Linguini with Clams
Baby clams in either white or red clam sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Made-to-order creamy alfredo sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
American Bacon in a light cream sauce
Tortellini Panna
Meat Tortellini with prosciutto and mushrooms in a light cream sauce
Penne alla Vodka
Tomato cream sauce, vodka, peas, pecorino romano and fresh basil
Agnolotti Mezzaluna
Half moon pasta stuffed with ricotta, spinach and pecorino romano, served with marinara and topped with basil and sweet butter
Spaghetti Bolognese
Covered in a homemade chunky meat sauce

Baked

Lasagna
Layers of ricotta, pecorino romano, marinara sauce and noodles, baked with mozzarella and topped with your choice of marinara or meat sauce
Eggplant Monte Carlo
Layers of eggplant, pecorino romano, mozzarella, mushrooms, and artichokes in a white wine sauce, with steamed broccoli
Eggplant Parmigiana
Three layers of eggplant covered in our homemade bread crumbs and pecorino romano, baked with mozzarella and marinara, served with a side of penne with marinara
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken filets covered in our homemade bread crumbs and pecorino romano, baked with mozzarella and marinara, served with a side of penne with marinara
Veal Parmigiana
Veal medallions covered in our homemade bread crumbs and baked with mozzarella and marinara, served with a side of penne with marinara

Entrees

Chicken alla Gondola
Half chicken on the bone baked in a white wine sauce with mushrooms, green peppers, an Italian sausage link and vesuvio potatoes
Chicken Piccata
Boneless chicken filets dipped in egg batter and sauteed with capers, artichokes and roasted red peppers, in a white wine sauce with steamed broccoli
Cioppino
Seafood stew of black mussels, jumbo shrimp, calamari and clams in a spicy arrabiata sauce or marinara, served with garlic bread
Salmon Vesuvio
Fresh 10oz salmon filet baked with rosemary, garlic, olive oil and white wine, served with vesuvio potatoes and steamed broccoli
Tilapia Puttanesca
Two 7oz filets sauteed with tomatoes, capers, black olives, artichokes and basil, served on a bed of fettuccini
Veal Marsala
Veal Cutlets with mushrooms, sauteed in our Marsala wine sauce and served with steamed broccoli
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal cutlets sauteed with whole mushrooms, imported prosciutto and sage, in a white wine sauce, served with steamed broccoli
Steak alla Gondola
Filet mignon medallions covered with mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto and a white wine sauce, served with steamed broccoli

Sides

Grilled Shrimp (Each)
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Spinach
Grilled Chicken Breast
Homemade Meatballs (2)
Italian Sausage Links (2)
Vesuvio Potatoes
Side Penne with Marinara

Dessert

Homemade Tiramisu
Gelato
Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Pistachio, Makers Mark
Spumoni
Four Baby Cannoli
Cannoli
Homemade filling with pistachio nuts

Beverages

Coffee - Tea - Milk
Cappuccino
Espresso Double Shot
Espresso
Sprecher Root Beer
16oz bottle
San Pelligrino Sparkling Water
1 litre glass bottle
San Pellegrino Limonata

Soft Drinks

Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Barq's Rootbeer
Lemonade
Fuze Raspberry Iced Tea

What 262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.3Ambience
4.8Value

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Sandy
Chicago
54 reviews
vip
3.0
54 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience2
Very disappointed when the bill came and we were charged more than the price on the menu ( $6) more for salmon . Server said it was due to inflation and they haven’t been able to update the menu . Not right to misrepresent the prices on the menu . It’s what we expected when we ordered and we’re not told prices were incorrect . That just ruined what had been a nice experience . Long time customer won’t be back .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the intimate setting. The service is unbeatable and the food is fantastic. We will be back!
P
Preston
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enormous portions and food is delicious!
C
Chicagoan
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! Thank you Mr D for the great meal
CH
ChristianH
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the small restaurant feel. Always enjoy the food. My friend had eggplant parmigiana which she said was superb. Large portions, we both took some home. D was our server, he essentially is a one man show and is very friendly and provided excellent attentive service. We did not have dessert but it is good. Try a cannaloni or tiramisu, it won’t disappoint.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite little hidden gem in the city!
l
lizs
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Some of the best meat sauce not in Heart of Italy. Service was kind and patient.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My son’s 8th Birthday. D made sure he felt loved on this special day. Always have amazing service! Highly recommended!
M
Mari
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience4
my husband had the whitefish, i took a bite, didn’t care for it, it was beyond fishy tasting ! my guess it was old? the waiter was ok? would be nice to have a server who has tried all the foods on your menu, it helps the customers.
KR
KarenR
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food sensational service A lovely eatery with parking as well
JP
JaneP
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great food, but even if you’re not hungry, pay a visit to La Gondola just to experience the service. So fun, and second to none!
FF
FrancisF
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This could be my new favorite place. The food feeds you and is delicious Neighbor style Italian. You feel like you have eaten ! Eating in is teat because of the intimate size, unrushed pace , and D who is a marvel.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding service!!!! Food was excellent!
L
Lsandersfield
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place. It is our favorite. The food is excellent and the service is top notch! Mr D the head waiter is the BEST!
e
egkjcm
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, fantastic staff. I look forward to my next visit.
BC
BridgetC
Chicago
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite places to eat. The service is fantastic! The food is amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good, but parmigiana was a bit over priced and just ok.
PJ
PeterJ
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Dee is the best !! Always a good dinner and food is delicious.
S
Sara
Chicago
156 reviews
vip
5.0
156 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Such a great neighborhood place. Cozy, great food which the staff are willing to accomodate to your tastes and needs, nice wine selection, and super service.
BC
BobC
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice dinner, as usual. Started with a glass of wine, then soup, salad & lasagna. All delicious and bread was amazing. No dessert. Coffee pot was broken and they don’t make tea. Will go again soon.
SF
SuburbanFoodie
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
The Burrata was phenomenal as a start. The Sunday gravy rigatoni to die for and the Buccatini phenomenal!
BH
BertH
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
We had so much fun, D the server (yes, just D) was very entertaining and attentive. The food was cooked to order and was excellent. No fancy presentations or gastronomic show, just really good Italian food.
JT
JillT
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, hilarious waiter!
WS
WSeater
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
What a great little restaurant! Waiter, fantastic, food was spectacular!
AN
ANCS
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I have been going to La Gondola for over a decade. D is the absolute best and is essentially a part of my family. The food is so good, I bring friends from or who have lived in Italy whenever I'm able. It's the best little hidden gem. Couldn't recommend any higher.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Cute little Italian restaurant. They are always glad to see kids and go out of their way to keep them happy. The food never disappoints.
d
dchi
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall2food4service1ambience1
The food is great but just pick up or have it delivered. Not worth sitting in mediocre ambiance with inattentive and sloppy staff.
C
Ccorn8312
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Hands down, THE BEST Italian food you will find. I’m obsessed. My husband and I used to order from here frequently until we moved out of the city. We had to make a special trip back for our anniversary and it was just as delicious as we remembered.
A
Appreciate
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding as always! The waiter was friendly and provided excellent service!
E
Ellen
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Had a lovely meal here. The place was busy but the server was attentive. Bit of an odd spot in the strip mall but the food was great and we would definitely go back!
CK
ChristineK
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it and definitely will return!
s
seafood
Chicago
108 reviews
vip
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, great, great!Everything is always the best!
AD
AreDeeEm
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2014
overall4food5service4ambience3
The fresh ingredients and the care taken to individually prepare each dish make this place a winner!
K
Kaimada
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience4
We've been regulars at the Ashland location for a long time - great food, wonderful service (especially if D is working) and a small restaurant experience. We love that they are open to customizing the dishes to specific tastes.......so good!
CD
ChitownDiner
Chicago
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience3
Place is quite small, maybe 6 tables. The food is genuine Italian and I think they may one of the best thin crust pizzas in town. We had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday on cinco de mayo. Dee served the food timely and with his usual flair, couldn't ask for a more attentive & friendly server. Food we ordered was delicious and served piping hot. Hidden gem in the city, if you can't dine in order takeout.
MM
MandM
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Gondola is our go to restaurant. The restaurant is small, so make a reservation. The food is always good and D is the best waiter!
M
Miri
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a great dinner with excellent food last Saturday.. Everything was great as always.. My 10-year old stepson joined us for the first time at La Gondola to celebrate his dad's birthday, and he absolutely LOVED his chicken parmesan as well as the tentacles of the grilled calamari and my lobster ravioli.. and this kid is a picky eater. I was, however, a little saddened to see that my favorite dishes were no longer available as the menu seems to have shrunk considerably since the last time we were here last fall.
JH
13absJH
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience4
The reservation was tricky because we weren't aware there were multiple locations but the food was excellent and the service was great, too!
T
Tron
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2014
overall3food3service4ambience4
I have been going to La Gondola for many years. It's gotten a bit pricey for what it is.
n
noni
Chicago
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love our friend/Server D! He is a positive friendly and entertaining person. Andy is a lucky business owner to have him!

FAQs

La Gondola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 248-4433.

La Gondola is rated 4.8 stars by 262 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

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(773) 248-4433

2914 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60657

Additional information

Cross street
Wellington Ave
Neighborhood
Lakeview / East Lakeview
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 3:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:45 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample off-street parking available. Parking lot with 500+ spots available.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chrispin Franco
Entertainment
The Owner is a real Funny Guy!!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lagondolachicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 248-4433
Catering
We have catered events from 10 to 1000 people, Call Andy for your next event, prefered caterer for The Chicago Bears Football Club, VIP's at Taste of Chicago, Blues Fest and Gospel Fest.
Private party facilities
Our dining room is available for private events 7 days a week during all hours, call Andy to discuss availability and packages.

La Gondola

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Appetizer

Calamari alla Griglia

Calamari Fritti

Black Mussels

Bruschetta

Burrata

Involtini di Zucchini

Sausage & Peppers

Bolognese Pizza

Vegetable Pizza

Salads & Soups

Chopped

Caprese

Mixed Green

Caesar

Wedge

Minestrone

Pasta

Rigatoni Boscaiola

Stuffed Gnocchi Pesto

Lobster Ravioli

Gnocchi Caprese

Rotini Primavera

Linguini with Clams

Fettuccine Alfredo

Spaghetti Carbonara

Tortellini Panna

Penne alla Vodka

Agnolotti Mezzaluna

Spaghetti Bolognese

Baked

Lasagna

Eggplant Monte Carlo

Eggplant Parmigiana

Chicken Parmigiana

Veal Parmigiana

Entrees

Chicken alla Gondola

Chicken Piccata

Cioppino

Salmon Vesuvio

Tilapia Puttanesca

Veal Marsala

Veal Saltimbocca

Steak alla Gondola

Sides

Grilled Shrimp (Each)

Steamed Broccoli

Sauteed Spinach

Grilled Chicken Breast

Homemade Meatballs (2)

Italian Sausage Links (2)

Vesuvio Potatoes

Side Penne with Marinara

Dessert

Homemade Tiramisu

Gelato

Spumoni

Four Baby Cannoli

Cannoli

Beverages

Coffee - Tea - Milk

Cappuccino

Espresso Double Shot

Espresso

Sprecher Root Beer

San Pelligrino Sparkling Water

San Pellegrino Limonata

Soft Drinks

Coke

Diet Coke

Sprite

Barq's Rootbeer

Lemonade

Fuze Raspberry Iced Tea