Gio's Cafe & Deli

I am fanatical about Italian food in general, but this restaurant exceeded my expectations. This place has an old school diner feel and the service is great. I got a chicken parm sandwich and it was phenomenal and their bruschetta was perfect. As a chef, it is always nice to find a place that I throughly enjoy. This is why I love Chicago. I will be back shortly Gio's.

We love this place. Walked in the other night on a dreary evening and were instantly comforted by the warm casual ambiance. The food is delicious. We especially love the meatballs! And the steamed broccoli served in a light garlic sauce. Pro tip: Save room for a cannoli or the tiramisu (or both!) -- made in house and so, so good. Remember, BYOB

The Bruschetta was delicious!! I gave only four stars because of initial vibes I got from some of the women staff and an odor when you walk in that shouldn’t be in any food establishment in my opinion. The man who greeted me at the door was very nice and warm. I was glad I stayed for that bruschetta😋

Gio’s is absolutely fantastic. It’s a family owned spot with fast friendly service - Italian deli by day and a BYOB cafe by night. There’s really something for everyone here. We’ve been 3 times and already rank this high on our list of Chicago favorites. Here are some highlights.. the breaded steak and cold Italian sandwiches are absolutely perfect, love the vodka sauce rigatoni, meatballs are great, also really like the sausage and peppers. If you’re looking for a casual midweek spot to grab a great meal anytime of day, this is it!