I was looking for a good location for a birthday lunch. It's just a little out of the way in Chesterfield. Upon entering, this place is definitely a not so well kept secret. The place was hopping on a Monday at lunchtime. Michael was our server during lunch. He is a fantastic server! Very professional, attentive, and he made excellent recommendations. His suggestions probably tacked on a. Extra $30 to our bill. There is a nice list of wine and cocktails. The seasonal drinks were tasty and matched their descriptions. They also have a lunch time Happy Hour! The hummus board is fantastic. Garlicky and so delicious. The eggplant was recommended to us, and this was delightful and could have been a meal by itself. The bruschetta was pretty good as well. The menu offers a very nice lunch section. There is something for every taste and appetite. Birthday lunch was fantastic! The service was excellent and the food was perfection! read more

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I visited by chance today as I was searching for a brunch spot. I almost went to a place I have been to before but managed to talk myself in trying somewhere new close by. The interior of the restaurant is bright and welcoming and classy. I enjoyed the greenery and the hedge walls as a back drop and the warm orange umbrellas seen from my seat on the patio. I chose to sit inside but I was put in a corner. While my server was attentive, I felt like he zipped off as soon as he came by or dropped something off so I didn't get that personal touch read about in other comments. I also never got a fresh refill of any drinks and soft drinks are 3.50! I ordered the salmon crostini and tacchino sandwich. And while the ingredients were fresh and plentiful, and it left me wanting more: more toast on the crostini as it was soft and flimsy with the salmon which is also soft and flimsy, wanted more tomato flavor in the tomato goat cheese mousse, wanted more goat cheese spread and fruit compote on the sandwich to offset the density of the turkey. Everything was very one note and a variance in texture. The fries and ranch were excellent. They were hot and crispy and the ranch was addictive. I wouldn't mind giving Gio another chance, maybe at dinner. read more

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Had a wonderful lunch a few weeks back with a group of friends. The service was great and the food was delicious. The Prosciutto & Beef Tortellini was fantastic. We decided to try dinner. Unfortunately, wasn't quite the same experience but it is Christmas time and they were very busy with several large groups including ours. Service was slow and dinner wasn't up to the same usual standards. So overall it fell short of our expectations but everyone has an off night now and then. However, the owner replied to my original review within hours which was very much appreciated. The fact that Gio responded and did so so quickly shows that they genuinely care about their customers experience. That isn't always the case with many places these days. I'm sure that when we go back it will be back to the same high standards we experienced on our lunch visit. read more

I just wanted to write a review to complement our server Will for such wonderful service. We had a group of woman that got together for a Happy Hour to celebrate 51 years since graduating high school. 13 woman together talking and laughing. He managed to get all of our orders and all out at the same time the best part was he even was able to give each of us a separate check. He was so sweet always smiling and very respectful. Thank you Will for a wonderful evening read more

I have visited Gio several times for both brunch and dinner. It is consistently good. They have plenty of parking in a shared lot with other businesses The decor is modern and classy but not pretentious. There is so much natural light streaming in from the big windows. The staff is phenomenal and personable. Every dish I've had has been top-tier and my companions have all enjoyed their choices as well. I love that they offer hot beignets during brunch hours. I recommend reservations, no matter the time of day. read more

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We remember this place first as Vito's. Vito's before the name switched to GIO. GIO has been a top choice for us when looking for a place to gather with family and friends whether to celebrate a life event or just an excuse to come together for comfort Italian food. We came here for Sunday brunch to celebrate my aunt's birthday in mid February. Venue and ambiance did not disappoint and provided that warm and welcoming vibe as we entered the restaurant. The complimentary donut holes for the table is a great way to start our dining experience. The brunch menu had a variety of items from omelets, familiar breakfast items, breakfast pizzas, along with sandwiches and salads. There was something available for each of our preferences. I ordered the veggie omelet and my mom ordered the grilled chicken avocado sandwich. Everyone else at our table dug into their food before I could take photos. It appears breakfast pizza was most ordered item at our table. We enjoyed our meals and the portions are decent sized for the prices on the menu. We were all able to take home left overs for our next meal which is a bonus for extra good eats and saving time later preparing future meal. Our server was busy, yet he made sure our whole party was attended to the whole time. He even surprised my aunt with a complimentary birthday dessert of her choice. We look forward to warmer weather for patio seating and added bonus is it is pup friendly. Our sweet Teddy is ready to return especially for happy hour Fridays with his mama and papa. read more

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Will was awesome. Went with a large group of my favorite ladies and he was attentive and provided excellent service.

Met a friend here for dinner before attending an event at the Factory. Evidently many people were doing that because so many diners appeared to be on the same time table which makes it challenging for staff but they accommodated very well. I ordered a salad and the risotto which I had to ask for minor changes to each. The server assured me it was no problem and he was right! Order came out perfectly. The fresh berry salad is fantastic! Just the right combination of berries, cheese, greens. My risotto was good but not the best. Needed to be creamier IMO. My friend said her salad was good. One issue with this place is the noise level. It was so loud in there. If you struggle in a loud environment go early or late to avoid crowds. read more

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I was with a large group for Happy Hour drinks and food. The environment was pleasant, food nd drinks were delicious, but service was phenomenal! Since we were a large group (12), we had a server assigned to us, and only us! Finally, a restaurant that scheduled the staff correctly! Will was efficient and so friendly! We will definitely be back! Thanks Will and Gio's for a wonderful evening! read more

My friend suggested this place for happy hour on a Friday and it was great. The space inside was spacious, and casually upscale/elegant. It was surprisingly slow when we went from 5-7 on a Friday. Service was friendly and efficient. All the drinks on drink menu are part of happy hour. They had ample seating inside but also had some patio seating as well. Everything on the food happy hour menu is $7. The arancini and whiskey shrimp from happy hour were good and each comes as a serving of 2. They also serve complimentary bread with individually wrapped unsalted butter, a plate of olive oil & balsamic, and a side of parmesan. Overall, would recommend and return again! read more

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Gio Modern Italian - Chesterfield, MO Listen. If you're looking for a happy hour that feels fancy without wrecking your bank account, Gio's is your spot. I popped in with some friends and left wondering why this place isn't packed every weekday at 4:01 PM. Here's what I had (and didn't share): Elderflower Spritz - crisp, floral, and everything I wanted from a summer cocktail Lavender French 75 - looked like a dream, tasted even better Three apps ALL for me: -- White bean hummus with crostini and olives = light but satisfying -- Arancini balls = golden, cheesy goodness -- Meatballs = saucy, cheesy, and basically the main character The damage? Just $44 for TWO cocktails and THREE appetizers. I've paid more for gas and gotten less joy. The ambiance is stylish without being stuffy, the service was friendly, and the vibe gave "we brunch and we close deals." TL;DR: Delicious, affordable, and totally worth the calories. Go. Order it all. Thank me later. Chesterfield Valley Perfect lighting for food pics. You know that matters. Follow me here and on IG/Google for more brutally honest foodie finds and happy hour wins. #TheSassySaint #YelpEliteEnergy #ChesterfieldEats #GioModernItalian #HappyHourDoneRight #STLFoodScene #CocktailsAndCarbs read more

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I was craving Italian and stumbled across this place. I DoorDashed since I had left work late. It was ready and to me pretty quickly which was nice. I ordered the spicy crab linguine and added a small Caesar salad. When I got my food - I was not expecting the huge portion! I also got some complimentary bread so that was exciting since I was unsure and craving some. The Caesar salad was good - came with croutons and shaved Parmesan which always makes this salad better. The bread was good - wish it had come with butter. The spicy crab linguine was tasty. Lots of crab meat, huge portion, sauce was good and plentiful. read more

GIO Modern Italian Restaurant - Chesterfield - Small Caesar salad and spicy crab linguine - Italian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Starving and shameless per my usually so I did brunch and lunch at Gio's. One or the other are for quitters and I'm an expert. For Lunch, I had the whiskey shrimp and they were saucy, garlicky, Parmesany. So addictive. Bring me another order right now. For Brunch, have to keep things #stlouispescatarianapproved so lobster benedicts it is. They gave me the hollandaise on the side for Instagram pour-action. The bread was a crispy baguette instead of the boring English muffin. Service fast & bar vibes strong. I even got work done while eating! That's overachieving on a Saturday! read more

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Food was meh and service was subpar. Cute little place but so disappointing. Only dish I would recommend would be the bolognese read more

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Went here for a brunch recently! Our service and server were amazing. She was very nice and helpful. Our favorite item was the strawberry bruschetta. All the food was good but not amazing. We got complimentary donuts for the birthday girl. We sat outside and it was beautiful. Lots of parking as the lot is huge. read more

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Gio is such a gem in Chesterfield! The atmosphere feels upscale yet still warm and inviting. All of the food was great, and the service was excellent. read more

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Had the lunch special, French Dip with a Caesar Salad... AMAZING!!!! Also an expresso old fashion... DIFFERENT!! Soooo good. The service was great and the restaurant wasn't too pack read more

GIO Modern Italian Restaurant - Chesterfield - Caesar Salad - Large French Dip Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

I made a reservation for mother's day. We were seated 25 minutes after our reservation time. The manager was apologetic saying they were slammed for mother's day. After being seated, we had to wait another 10 minutes for water because "they had to clean the glasses". What restaurant doesn't have enough drinkware during dinner service? We were told that the soup of the day was one thing and then a completely different soup was given. The waiter said they must have just run out and switched it. Our waiter was extremely kind and offered a free dessert for the soup mix up. We did not get any bread service. The waiter said they were out, but then later came out with a basked of bread. The pasta portions are egregiously large and the taste was mid. The restaurant wasn't terrible, but I would not come here on any holiday. read more

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I hadn't been here in ages, and going back reminded me just how much I've missed this place. I'd been eyeing their brunch menu for a while, so my boyfriend and I finally went to check it out--and it did not disappoint. We started with the shrimp appetizer, which was incredibly creamy and bursting with flavor. I ordered the chicken sandwich on focaccia--so delicious--and my boyfriend got the lox sandwich, which was super fresh. We love their nice outdoor patio, and the service was just as great. They were on top of our drinks, and everything came out quickly. From past visits, I still remember how consistently good their pizza, house salad, and pastas are. This place always delivers, and we'll definitely be back soon! read more

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Amazing food and top notch service. Tortellini was tasty and I will return for that. Scallops were so good. Gio is well worth visiting.

Another perfect carryout experience. I didn't have to wait long at all for my order. Everything was piping hot and fresh. We are never disappointed with our carryout experience at GIO. It is regularly in the rotation and one of our favorites for a reason. read more

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We had a 5pm reservation and waited 25 minutes for a table to be cleaned off to be seated. Our server made it clear he was not only not interested in serving us, but that doing so was an inconvenience to him. The $18 glass of wine I ordered had very clearly come from a bottle that had been open for quite some time. I specifically ordered my entree with no risotto and when it arrived, the dry and overcooked chicken spedini was swimming in risotto. Don't waste your time or money here. Travel a little further and go to The Hill. read more

We were looking for a new place to try to celebrate our anniversary. We came across this establishment, and based on the reviews thought it would be a good place to try. The place itself is nice. Our server (Wayne I think that was his name) was nice, but not good at being a server. Didn't really feel personable or try to connect with us. So we felt the service was mediocre or mid as they say now. We ordered a salad and an appetizer. It took some time, I was expecting to salad to come out first but it was served with the appetizer. It made eating the cold salad and hot appetizer a game of switching forks! The food was not to our liking at ALL who puts carrots and shredded cabbage in spaghetti? Asked for bolognese sauce and the spaghetti was sitting in a puddle of tomato looking water. Meatballs were good. Bread was decent. Would have preferred butter. The chicken picatta entree I had was different from what I have had from other places but it was - ok. I guess Modern Italian is not our thing. We will stick with The Hill! read more

GIO Modern Italian Restaurant - Chesterfield - Spaghetti & Classic Meatball Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Enjoyed lunch there today and loved the food! We had the 1/2 and 1/2 lunch specials. The Penne with Vodka sauce was delicious and the Mediterranean salad was as well. Looking forward to visiting Gio again soon! read more

It's was very average to be honest. And then over priced. Both pasta sauces were watery. The portion of the Ragu was so much. The restaurant itself was cute very big, looked like it should be a club after hours. The only amazing thing about our night was the sever , she was amazing. Unfortunately for the prices paired with average food we won't be back. read more

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Great Service, attention to details. Large selection of wines. Extensive menu. Food was excellent! read more

5 star service. Our server was exceptional and an asset to GIO Modern Italian. My entree fell short. It sounded good on the menu "Roasted Chicken," and I was surprised to receive two beige, over cooked leg quarters and saffron risotto that resembled porridge with no saffron detected. I tried a bite and the flavor was very piccata-like and was actually really tasty despite the gluey texture. Not a fan. read more

GIO Modern Italian Restaurant - Chesterfield - Roasted Chicken (mamma Mia states chicken piccata with saffron risotto and zucchini). :/ - Italian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

We ordered the arugula goat cheese fig pizza. Do not recommend slacked on topping except arugula can't find any prossuto or anything else. Like eating lettuce on crust. Don't recommend this place and won't be back read more

We came here for lunch for the first time. I got the pick 2 lunch item & chose the quinoa butternut squash salad & chicken parmesan sandwich. The quinoa butternut squash salad was seriously one of the best salads I've ever had! Such a great variety of super healthy vegetables, grains, & toppings. Loved the dressing as well. The chicken parmesan sandwich was really good as well. Made on their housemade bread, topped with their amazing sweet marinara sauce, & the chicken was very moist. My only slight critique on the sandwich was my chicken was a bit thin & the bread is pretty thick, so I mostly had a bread sandwich. Would've preferred a thicker piece of chicken or thinner piece of bread. Also ordered the red velvet cake for dessert. I would not get this again. The ratio of cake to icing was off balance. Way too much icing for the amount of cake. The icing seemed to be missing sugar & it didn't have the tangy zip that cream cheese icing normally has. The cake was moist but lacking flavor. It was $10 & was very small in size. read more

GIO Modern Italian Restaurant - Chesterfield - Half quinoa butternut squash salad with half chicken parmesan sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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I will start off by saying the service was great staff was attentive and very nice. The food on the other hand very bland with minimal seasonings. Potatoes over cooked and Brussels sprouts just taste boiled. I had the mustard chicken. The chicken was cooked the right way just no flavor. I even asked what dessert was not made there just to get something with flavor. read more

My wife and I went to Gio's for a Friday night dinner. We sat outside on the east patio. We went early around 5:30 and it wasn't very busy yet. The bartender/waitress was very engaging and gave us good suggestions. For drinks my wife ordered the Lavender French 75 and I ordered Angel's Envy Bourbon. Both were outstanding! The waitress suggested the Whiskey Shrimp. We ordered it along with the Fried Calamari and both were very good. The Quinoa Butternut salad was recommended to us. We ordered it and it was great! We also ordered the Tortellini, and it was excellent too. The patio was great for us to be by ourselves, and we were able to carry on our conversation without noise or interruptions. I have been to Gio's several times but this time was by far the best and we both really enjoyed it. I highly recommend that you give them a try! read more

Arrived for a late brunch on a Sunday afternoon, we were seated promptly. The waiter was friendly and efficient, making sure we had everything we wanted, delivered timely to the table. The atmosphere is simple and modern. Place settings were clean and neat. The food choices were unique and obviously the chefs took pride in their work. Seasoning was balanced but flavorful. I highly recommend. read more

Review: Good Food & Service, But a Terrible Impression as we left, from a Hostess who referred to herself as "Ellie". I was really looking forward to dining at Gio's with family friends and for the most part, the experience was enjoyable. The food was excellent--flavorful and well-prepared. Our server was attentive, friendly, and he made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. An extremely kind young man. Unfortunately, the experience soured quickly as we were leaving. The hostess, who referred to herself as "Ellie", was shockingly rude and extremely unprofessional. Her tone was condescending, and at one point, she even made an inappropriate comment that left us completely taken aback. A restaurant's first & last impression starts at the door, and sadly, this one was handled terribly. While I would love to return for the food and service, I would seriously reconsider this if Gio finds this employee's tone, words and actions acceptable. A restaurant of this caliber should have staff who reflect the quality of the dining experience--not someone who makes guests feel uncomfortable after their dining experience. read more

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My girlfriends and I decided to stop in for lunch after some errands in the area. Modern decor, friendly waiter, but the food was not great. All 6 of us did the half and half special. The garden risotto was basically mushy rice. The rigatoni pesto pasta had good flavors but had way too much oil. The meatball spaghetti was just ok. We all agreed that the salad was the best part of the lunch. read more

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The space is beautiful and the food is amazing. Twice I've had Landon as my server and he has made the experience even better.

A perfect restaurant to meet with friends and get a classic Italian meal. We shared Eggplant Parmesan and shrimp appetizer. The best in St Louis. The Apple, Fig and Goat cheese salad I had was perfection We were there at lunch and enjoyed every bite! Great waitstaff as well! read more

Service is ALWAYS fab here. Never had the same server twice and they are always great. The brunch is excellent. Lobster Benedict? Yes. The bread basket full of donut holes for the table? Hell to the yes. I've been here a few times for dinner and have had really great dishes (tortellini) and really bad dishes (mushroom pappardelle, risotto). There's such a range in quality but once you find *your* dish, you're good. read more

GIO Modern Italian Restaurant - Chesterfield - Lobster Benny - Italian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Such a fun and fresh brunch. Lots of variety on the menu hard to decide so try something new each time. These little donuts were light and sweet. Very pretty patio and bright lighting. Food comes out fast and hot. read more

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My server was really great he brought us bread as soon as we sat down and he gave us some fresh drinks with ice. It tasted so good and I would definitely recommend coming here. My food came out very fast and it was cooked to a splendid hot, perfect consistency. read more

GIO Modern Italian Restaurant - Chesterfield - Italian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

Service was good. Food not so much. My impression was the kitchen was overwhelmed. From the time we ordered til the time we got our food was approximately 30 minutes. Party of 4 and we were told 1 order had to be redone...I respect that but the 3 meals that were ready should have been brought out and not stuck under a heat lamp...consequently 4 meals were brought out at the same time...1 done ....3 Luke warm at best. Giving the benefit of the doubt but it appeared they didn't have the staffing they needed on a Sunday at noon. read more