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Gamba Ristorante, Merrillville, IN

Gamba Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1173 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 16:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45
  • 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.
  • Location
    455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Area
    Merrillville, Indiana
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,173 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Best Ambience

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Italian

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Service

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Ambience

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Indiana

    Healthy

  • Northwest Indiana

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Indiana

    Romantic

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Northwest Indiana

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gamba Ristorante is a top-notch dining destination in N.W. Indiana and Chicago, renowned for its "delicious food" and "fantastic service." The restaurant boasts a "wonderful ambience," making it perfect for special occasions. The menu offers authentic Italian dishes with standout veal and pasta options, ensuring a memorable experience.

1,173 Reviews

  1. Peggy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We used to go to the Signature Room in Chicago for our anniversary dinner. Since that restaurant has been closed down, we needed a new place to go, so we tried Gamba. It was AMAZING. Our food was delicious and served super hot. The appetizer we had was calamari and it was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was beautiful and the feel of family was felt throughout; from the pictures on the walls to the servers. Highly recommend Gamba.

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  2. Ted

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. I have been here a few times and I always have a positive experience. The food is excellent and the service is magnificent. The owner is a wonderful man.

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  3. Kelly

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I FEEL THERE COULD HAVE BEEN MORE CHOICES. THE STEAK WAS LIKE RUBBER AND VERY HARD TO CUT. THE BREAD CRUST WAS HARD.

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  4. Rick

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent dinner. Great food and service which is always consistent.

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  5. Ben

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gamba is always an amazing experience! If you want somewhere to go and enjoy your time and make you feel like family, this is the spot for you!

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  6. Marcella

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. Delicious food. Wonderful service by Josh.

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  7. Stephanie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10! Perfect anniversary dinner. Service was amazing and the gnocci was to die for.

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  8. Thomas

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As you enter the restaurant, you're welcomed by a warm atmosphere and a friendly bartender. Be sure to make a reservation in advance, as the place fills up quickly. Once seated, your attentive server greets you with a smile and shares the evening's specials while offering drinks. Feel free to ask them any questions about the menu, as they are very knowledgeable. The restaurant operates like a well-oiled machine, with each employee focused on providing excellent service. I highly recommend dining at Gamba for a delightful night out or lunch, guaranteed to offer quality food, fair prices, and an enjoyable atmosphere with friends, family, or colleagues.

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  9. Sheila

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic, the service much less so. Service was very slow but we did see that our waiter was also taking care of a small private party. Refills on drinks except for coffee and water were difficult to get. Had to look for waiter to get dinner bill and had to finally flag down someone else to take our payment so we could leave. Don’t know if the excellent food trumps the very slow and lackadaisical service.

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  10. Doug

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table in the wine room. It was wonderful. The food was excellent, and the service was excellent. Couldn’t ask for a better evening. 

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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 1173 OpenTable diners.

Gamba Ristorante does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
21:00
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gamba Ristorante

455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Connecticut St.
  • Area
    Merrillville, Indiana
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 16:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, 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.

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