Gussies had a great vibe. The place was popping which I guess makes sense given it was a Friday night. Service was good and servers were friendly and helpful. The night started off hot with the table bread but really stopped there. Octopus was decent but nothing worth raving. Pasta was also just fine (pesto which is usually my favorite didn't really do it for me).
So maybe stop by for a table bread + cocktail during happy hour but I'm not sure this is standout spot given Chicagos culinary prowess, especially in Italian food.
Gussie's is fantastic! The bread with garlic & cream cheese is to die for. I had the evening special of scallops & wild mushroom ravioli (hopefully it's a permanent item on the menu now) was phenomenal! The lemon curd pie was a bit like key lime pie so not true lemon curd but still tasty. Cocktails are fabulous and the service is friendly & professional. Gussie’s is located across the street from Second City so perfect for dinner & a show. I've been twice and will definitely return!
Divided on this place but I’ll definitely come back. For starters the complementary bread is incredible. It’s a garlic bread with cream cheese. In fact it was so good we ordered a second serving. The meatballs we had were a rip off. They’re the tiniest 3 meatballs for like $10?! Not worth. The carbonara was also weird, not my favorite at all. Didn’t taste like other carbonaras I’ve had. The arrabiatta pasta we got was really good though.
Gussies was a great experience with the staff being very well versed in the food and the recommendations for pairings. I really enjoyed the Sunday Special Lasagna. All of the food was packed with flavors, and really did feel like a neighborhood go to Italian spot. I’m pleased with my visit.
The garlic cheese bread is the reason I will revisit this place. We ordered mussels for appetizer but there was sand in all of them. Thankfully the server apologized and took it off the check for us. I ordered the carbonara which was a little bland, I think it was too much water added. The tagliatelle was amazing though and I would definitely come back to try some other items on the menu. Wine selection and cocktails were classic and well picked. Loved the atmosphere as the windows were all slightly open letting in a nice natural breeze.
Amazing pasta joint!! The pasta is homemade and delicious. And the free starter garlic bread is to die for!The vibe is also great and our server is so knowledgeable of the menu and had great suggestions. The service was also amazing. Highly recommend!!
Had the BEST Italian here! Stopped in for dinner and enjoyed everything we had. Even their complimentary bread was incredible! I got the tagliatelle and my partner got the lamb (one of the specials) and it was in the most amazing red wine sauce ever.
The scallops were cooked to perfection. The ravioli was delicious. I would say be careful of the sauce that they sautee the mushrooms with because it was very salty. Other than that, the dish was delish.
Gussie’s was absolutely delicious. The house bread they give you is to die for- you need to come here just to try that. The pasta is also fresh and delicious. The brown butter honey ravioli and the arta arrabbiata tagliatelle both hit the spot.
Amazing spot. Excellent service. Good atmosphere. Their house bread was incredible. The ravioli was fresh and delicious!
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