Trattoria Gianni

Post theater dining Food and service were outstanding Don’t think enough of the people at the theater knew restaurant was open after 10pm

Fabulous all around

We are never disappointed when dining here

Nice neighborhood place. The food was enjoyed by everyone.

Had Saturday night dinner and from the ambiance to the service to the food, it was all an A+ for a reasonable price. This Italian gem in Lincoln Park did not disappoint starting with the warm italian bread, the risotto ball appetizers and beet salad to the veal scallopini, fresh pasta and amazing deserts. The food was traditional with some interesting twists, portions not too big and the service was impeccable. I loved the simple elegance of the decor and when the bill came, I was pleasantly surprised at the price - very reasonable. I see why they have been there for 30 years. I would definitely recommend.

I have been coming to Trattoria GIanni for 28 years. The food is amazing and it is truly an Italian Trattoria. I know as I lived in Rome for some time and did business there for many years. You will not be disappointed and their outdoor seating is the best!

We have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed!

Great food as always and a fantastic outdoor garden!

Trattoria food Italian style not American Italian (this is better). Decent prices, good location.

Served Roman Meal sliced toast as bread. Nothing more needs to be said. Don't bother. Waste of time.

Good Location for Outside Dining. Recommendation for the Day (T-Bone Steak with. spinach) very good. Friendly service. Fair prices.

Pasta is always delicious! Service is great! People are friendly!

Dined at Trattorio Gianni this past Sunday. It is my favorite Italian restaurant in the Chicago area. The food is excellent! Our party of nine comfortably sat outside in the side patio area. I highly recommend making your next reservation at Trattorio Gianni.

Enjoy outdoor dining during the summer. Good food etc

Everything about this place was great! I couldn’t believe it wasn’t more crowded.

Love this place! The grilled calamari is not on the menu but 100% recommended!

Pre-theater dinner. Sat on patio. Lovely. Good food, good service as usual. Always look forward to a nice meal.

We went here pre-theater. The ambiance was typical Italian- a bit crowded and very warm. They had the restaurant open to the patio so II am sure that contributed to the warmth and humidity. Our server was lively and they had our reserved table ready despite being very crowded. We had a beat salad that was good but not great- a little weak on the seasoning and the blue cheese was too bitter with the arugula. We had a house salad as well which was very lack- luster- romaine, a few radish slices, one tomato wedge..... and Linguine with Scallops (which also had a few shrimp strangely.). It was delicious, al dente, not too oily or greasy and the scallops were not over cooked. For dessert a delicious tiramisu- a highlight! I’d go back just for that. Big portion on the tiramisu, glad we shared. They got us out in plenty of time for the theater. I’ll probably be back for the convenience and the dessert. Pricing was a bit high for what you got - not giant portions like at some Italian places.

My wife and I discovered Gianni while we were dating and regularly attending Steppenwolf Theater over a dozen years ago. Three kids, and a move out of state later, we went on our first Friday night date night in many, many years.

Trattoria Gianni did not disappoint!! The ambiance is romantic and friendly. The staff is polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. We even recognized the host from our courting days!

The pasta here is simply off the charts! We both ordered the same dish we used to enjoy there. It was better than we remembered. We are going to start making a monthly trek into the city for this GEM!

Make a plan to check it out soon! You will not regret it. $13 valet out front is convenient, and a bargain.

Birthday dinner before Steppenwolf play

It’s a great place to eat before Steppenwolf especially when it’s patio weather.

Great branzino. Nice selection of wine by the glass. Friendly service

Despite having a confirmed reservation, the restaurant was closed with no explanation. We called and got an answering machine. We left a message with our phone number, but it was never returned. We left 10 minutes after our reservation time, when there was still no activity in the restaurant and it was all dark. Very disappointing.

It was one of our favorites. We took our friends from SF to a true Chicago Italian restaurant. We were able to enjoy dining on the outside patio. It was a very pleasant evening.

Lovely little old world Italian restaurant. An actress from a current Steppenwolf play was at the next table but we didn't bother her (it's a great place for before or after a show there). Extremely attentive staff. Good wine list with lots of great Italian choices. The arancini and the pasta were good, and I think we had tiramisu and it was really good. Overall a very positive experience, particularly the great service.

Homemade pasta was amazing !

Food was fair and nothing that we had in our group of eight was outstanding or memorable. Service was excellent and sitting outside was very good however I’d be hard-pressed to recommend this restaurant. Pricing was high for the quality of food you received and on averageWithout a lot of drinking we spend around $75 per person.

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. We had dinner on the patio and it was very romantic. Nice little gem of a restaurant.

We loved Trattoria Gianni so much we went there TWO NIGHTS IN A ROW! We had different meals each night, and enjoyed all equally.

The ambiance, food, and service were all OUTSTANDING! We will definitely return!

We six people go to Trattoria Gianni after seeing a show at Steppenwolf. We have gone there for years. And we will continue. The food is always good and sometimes unique. The server will explain it all. When I asked for a beer of which I was not sure of the name, our server remembered recommending a special Rosa beer to me two years ago, which was very good—-I remember it was——but they couldn’t get it any more. It is homey to be remembered and have an honest recommendation. The owner knows what table we had last time and got a better table for us. And so on. A good neighborhood restaurant that knows when to let you alone to talk and enjoy the food.

Excellent service, food and ambiance.

Dining before a theater performance on a beautiful Friday eve alfresco was fantastic. Attentive service, excellent pasta and seafood with delicious salads made for an excellent start of a beautiful Chicago evening. Will return most definitely!

I wanted to take my parents out for a nice meal in Lincoln Park and we stumbled across Trattoria Gianni, I’m very glad we did. Excellent service, food and drinks. The staff was amazing, our server was pleasant and had great suggestions! The food was outstanding. My parents agreed it was the best meal the have had in quite awhile. Even 2 days after the meal, they couldn’t stop raving about it. I will definitely be back soon!

Classically prepared Italian food that is simple and flavorful. Very good service. The atmosphere is simple and quaint. Solid surfaces everywhere make the room a bit louder than you would expect, so if you looking for a quiet space, sit on the patio.

We love this restaurant especially when we’re able to sit outside. Food and service are consistently top notch. We highly recommend it.

Excellent food and service as always!

We went to Trattoria Gianni for a pre-theater dinner. The weather was pleasant so we dined al fresco which was delightful. As always, the food is consistently very good and the service is terrific and not obtrusive. Although I usually select a pasta dish, I went with the branding fish and vegetable dish this time and it was an excellent selection. Will definitely return!

The patio is great for most any occasion. The food, service and host are friendly and professional. It's an excellent restaurant for a relaxing, reliable meal.

As usual, Trattoria Gianni did not disappoint. There patio is phenomenal, the service is great and the food is always delicious.