Caviar
$125.00One ounce of Prime Rare Tea Cellar Golden Kaluga caviar served with traditional garnishes.
One ounce of Prime Rare Tea Cellar Golden Kaluga caviar served with traditional garnishes.
Fresh market oysters served on the half shell with San Giacomo mignonette and Bombay cocktail sauce.
Chilled colossal U-12 prawns served with house-made cocktail sauce.
Succulent chilled lobster meat paired with a vibrant salsa rosso.
Sweet Alaskan king crab leg portions served with creamy mostarda dijon sauce.
Fresh ahi tuna crudo set over roasted vegetables, pine nuts, capers, and sweet raisins.
A grand seafood assortment including half lobster, Alaskan King crab, 4 oysters, and 4 prawns.
The ultimate seafood experience featuring a whole lobster, Alaskan King crab, 8 oysters, and 8 prawns.
Warm, house-baked focaccia bread served with whipped ricotta and aged Balsamic Giusti.
Oven-baked garlic focaccia served with a rich, velvety Parmesan Fonduta.
Crispy arancini made from 1-year aged Acquerello risotto, cheese fonduta, Parmigiano Reggiano, and freshly cracked Tellicherry black pepper.
Tender charred octopus served over smooth cannellini bean puree, spicy Nduja butter, tomato and herb salad, and capers.
Lump crabmeat layered with avocado, mango, bell pepper, cognac mayonnaise, and Calabrian chili oil.
Roman-style crispy fried artichokes served with lemon caper aioli and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.
Savory house meatballs smothered in tomato sauce, finished with Corso ricotta and Pecorino Romano.
DOP Dall'Ava prosciutto, fresh mozzarella di bufala, grilled bread, compressed cantaloupe, avocado carpaccio, and red vein sorrel.
Premium Wagyu beef tartare blended with pickled shallots, egg yolk, and burnt onion aioli.
Housemade Italian sausage simmered with cannellini beans, Tuscan kale, escarole, and savory chicken jus.
Rich, velvety bisque infused with sweet Alaskan king crab meat and aromatic herbs.
Classic soup with braised kale, fregula pasta, and delicate savory meatballs.
Crisp romaine hearts tossed in classic Caesar dressing, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and Parmigiano.
Nutritious mix of farro, barley, lentils, black-eyed beans, and borlotti beans tossed with fresh arugula and avocado.
Salami Finocchiona, cherry pomodorini, toasted breadcrumbs, and Parmigiano tossed in red wine vinaigrette.
Tender roasted beets with whipped ricotta, blood orange segments, watermelon radish, candied pecans, and citrus vinaigrette.
Crisp iceberg wedge topped with Gorgonzola DOP, Sweet 100 tomatoes, crispy pancetta, and toasted walnuts.
Charred broccolini, delicate delicata squash, Honeycrisp apple slices, pistachios, and Parmigiano Reggiano in Lambrusco vinaigrette.
Classic gold-extruded pasta tossed with Pecorino Locatelli cheese and coarsely ground Tellicherry peppercorns.
Housemade fusilli pasta cooked with rich Neapolitan beef and onion sugo, Pecorino Romano, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Rigatoni pasta in a creamy tomato vodka sauce, finished with Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh ricotta.
Indulgent raviolo filled with carbonara cream, topped with crispy prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano, and summer black truffle.
Casarecce pasta folded with tender asparagus spears, Parmigiano Reggiano, Corso ricotta, and bright lemon zest.
Fresh pasta laden with Bar Harbor mussels, cockles, and succulent shrimp in garlic butter scampi sauce.
Luxurious 7-year aged Acquerello rice prepared with seared Viking Village sea scallops, Parmigiano Reggiano, and sweet baby leeks.
Tender, hand-cut 7oz Gibsons Prime Angus filet mignon cooked to perfection.
Generous 14oz center-cut Gibsons Prime Angus filet mignon, perfectly seasoned and charbroiled.
Prime 13oz boneless New York strip steak featuring exceptional marbling and deep beef flavor.
Flavor-rich 16oz bone-in New York strip steak grilled over open flames.
Gibsons signature 22oz bone-in ribeye, renowned for its unbelievable tenderness and rich marbling.
Imposing 34oz dry-aged double cut porterhouse steak offering both tender filet and robust strip cut.
12oz grass-fed Australian bone-in filet mignon offering lean, refined flavor and tenderness.
14oz grass-fed Australian ribeye steak charred over high heat for robust steakhouse flavor.
Exquisite 4oz A5 Miyazaki Japanese Wagyu ribeye celebrated for ultra-dense marbling and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
14oz Carrara 640 Wagyu New York strip featuring elite Australian Wagyu marbling.
Showstopping 34oz long-bone Wagyu Tomahawk steak grilled to juicy perfection.
Whole roasted Mediterranean branzino dressed with Meyer lemon caper sauce and fresh herb salad.
Pan-roasted Faroe Island salmon served over creamy leek crema di porri and ciambotto vegetable ragu.
Sweet, tender 8oz wild Australian cold-water lobster tail broiled with clarified butter.
Pan-seared Alaskan halibut served over pancetta-braised lentils, morel mushrooms, and spring onion jus.
Butter-tender Chilean sea bass plated over vibrant red pepper ragu and sautéed escarole.
Pan-fried crispy chicken cutlet baked under roasted tomato sugo and melted Mozzarella di Bufala.
Naturally raised Van Wells Farm grilled lamb chops accompanied by vibrant fresh mint pesto.
Crispy breaded veal cutlet served with tarragon mustard sauce and fresh baby arugula salad.
Sautéed Brussels sprouts tossed with crispy prosciutto, red finger chili, maple glaze, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Roasted maitake mushrooms sautéed in rich Wagyu fat, fresh chives, and fiore red wine sauce.
Crispy golden fresh-cut potato fries tossed in signature house seasoning mix.
Ultra-creamy, silky French-style potato puree rich with butter.
Decadent double-baked potato whipped with ricotta cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, and fragrant Umbrian truffle.
Grilled asparagus spears served with creamy chive aioli and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.
Rich, velvety classic French Béarnaise sauce infused with tarragon and shallots.
Gibsons signature housemade savory steak sauce.
Classic French peppercorn cognac sauce with green and cracked black peppercorns.
Compound butter blended with fragrant black Umbrian truffles and sea salt.
Zesty creamy horseradish sauce crafted with fresh grated horseradish root.
Luxurious sauce made from pan-seared foie gras rendered into a rich red wine reduction.
Positioned along the Chicago River at 233 N Canal St, Gibsons Italia bridges the worlds of a classic American steakhouse and a refined Italian trattoria. Building upon the legendary Gibsons steak heritage, this modern culinary destination focuses on high-grade butchery, gold-extruded artisan pastas, and an elevated raw bar program tailored for luxury dining along the water.
Spanning three distinct levels, the venue boasts floor-to-ceiling glass paneling that frames dramatic views of the Chicago River and surrounding downtown skyline. The interior balances leather-clad booths and warm walnut paneling with a vibrant, high-energy bar and an upper-deck retractable rooftop lounge. It attracts a polished crowd celebrating milestones, hosting corporate dinners, or enjoying cocktail-driven evenings.
The kitchen combines Italian starch craft with premier steak sourcing, resulting in dishes defined by rich textures and bold umami depth:
As a premiere steakhouse, check sizes reflect top-tier sourcing and prime real estate. Pasta mainstays range between $23 and $49, while specialized steak cuts span from $60 for a 7oz filet to $165 for a 34oz Carrara 640 Wagyu Tomahawk. Portions are generous and well-suited for family-style sharing, particularly when pairing large-format steaks with decadent sides like the truffle-infused Double Baked Potato with Ricotta ($23) or Crispy Brussels Sprouts ($16).
Gibsons Italia accommodates gluten-free diners exceptionally well; all steaks, raw bar crudos, and sides like French Potato Puree and Hen of the Wood Mushrooms are naturally gluten-free. While the bar hi-tops and first-come, first-served patio offer spontaneous seating, reservations are essential for prime dining room tables overlooking the river.
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In addition to Gibsons Prime Angus cuts, the menu features elite international beef programs including Japanese A5 Miyazaki Ribeye ($140 for 4oz), Australian Carrara 640 Wagyu (such as the 34oz Tomahawk for $165), and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks like the 12oz Bone-In Filet Mignon ($70).
The kitchen uses specialized gold dies to extrude its housemade pasta shapes, creating a textured surface that clings to rich sauces. Featured pasta dishes include the Spicy Rigatoni in a tomato vodka sauce with fresh ricotta, Cacio e Pepe with Pecorino Locatelli and Tellicherry peppercorns, and stuffed Raviolo Carbonara garnished with summer black truffle.
For seafood sharing, Gibsons Italia offers the Mini Royal Platter Cotto & Crudo ($115) featuring half a lobster, Alaskan King crab, four oysters, and four prawns, as well as the Gran Royal Platter ($199) with a whole lobster, King crab, eight oysters, and eight prawns served over shaved ice.
Gibsons Italia offers an extensive selection of gluten-free dishes, including shellfish crudo, Colossal U-12 Prawns, King Crab, Wagyu Beef Tartare, all Prime Angus and Wagyu steaks, and sides such as Charred Broccolini, French Potato Puree, and Hen of the Wood Mushrooms sautéed in Wagyu fat.
Yes, the venue features a retractable roof lounge and an outdoor patio operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-in guests can also find seating in the spacious multi-level bar and hi-top lounge area, though advance reservations are strongly recommended for main dining room table requests along the riverfront windows.
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