What You'll Get
By the age of seven, most children understand that Italian cooking can be enjoyed on a train, in a plane, with a fox, and in a box, but never with green eggs and ham in dad's favorite chair. Exercise prudent rhyming and dining with today's Groupon: for $20, you get $40 worth of Italian cuisine and drinks at Gio in Evanston.
Under brilliant murals and woodworked ceilings, nibblers can nosh on the authentic Italian fare hiding in between the lines of Gio's menu and pair it with drinks from the lengthy wine and liquor list. Sup on simple starters such as prosciutto di parma with melon ($7.95) or send romana bruschette—which includes cherry tomatoes, arugula, pesto, and parmeggiano—to replace the satiety stolen from your stomach ($5.95). Pizzas are pulled hot from a brick oven and made with Italian whole wheat, and range from the classic tomato sauce and buffala mozzarella ($11.95) to the Zanella, which keeps pescatarians satisfied with a variety of shellfish toppings ($13.95). Sunday through Thursday, patrons can stop in for a prix fixe meal that includes a starter, an entree, and a dessert ($22.95).
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Reviews
Yelpers give Gio an average of three stars, and TripAdvisors give it an average of four owl eyes:
- I have been eating at Gio since it opened and it continues to be fantastic. – JoshFlanders, TripAdvisor
- Excellent food in a terrific relaxed atmosphere. – Patrick D., Yelp
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires Jul 24, 2011. Amount paid never expires. Limit 2 per person. Limit 1 per table. Reservation required. 24-hour cancellation notice required. Not valid 2/14/11. Tax and gratuity not included. Not valid with other offers. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.