La Gondola
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Takeout
(773) 248-4433Additional 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
- 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.
- 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
Menu
Appetizer
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
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- 4.8Food
- 5Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 4.8Value
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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
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(773) 248-44332914 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
- 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.