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    Gioia Italy

    4.6 (51 reviews)
    Open 12:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Diavola and Margherita pizzas on gluten free crusts
    Gabby T.

    I read the outstanding reviews for Gioia Italy, saw the extensive gluten-free menu, and was very happy to see the dedicated gluten-free kitchen space within the restaurant to ensure the food isn't cross-contaminated, so we decided to take a car ride to Hallandale Beach during our trip to Fort Lauderdale to give them a try! The staff were very friendly and attentive, and the patio was really beautiful to sit outside for a relaxing lunch. The pizza was good, but the crust was not exactly what I hoped for - it was crispy on the bottom and chewy instead of a soft dough like you'd expect in a Neapolitan pizza. The margherita also had a bit too much cheese and not quite enough sauce (some was absorbed by the crust) for my preference. Is this restaurant an amazing option for those with celiac or gluten allergies? Yes! Is this the best gluten-free pizza I've ever had? No.

    ITALIANO ESPRESSO
    Daren R.

    Traditional Italian restaurant specializing in hand tossed pizza with a great Hallandale location. Full liquor bar and of course an espresso machine ready to grind up some Italiano coffee for me. The barista was not overly exciting but professional. Took my $3.50 "shot" next door to Crema to compliment my sandwich. It was a tiny offering at the bottom of the cup but very tasty and strong. Will return to eat a pizza.

    Romaine salad
    Maria C.

    Back once more for a little bit of a snack and dessert. Just love this place. The waiter Ivan is always on point. The owner is always friendly and acknowledges when people come in and leave. No place should be like this.

    Clam pasta good flavors
    Erika M.

    Another Gem we found up in Hallandale beach. Food was amazing texture of the pizzas and flavors were blend into perfection. The clam pasta was good but not as special as the pizzas. And the molten lava cake was so good I forgot to take a picture service was really good and the ambiance with music and live entertainment was simply perfect

    The chicken Parmesan could feed two people easily tender, juicy imported products. You can really tell the difference.
    Lorenzo G.

    Oh my God! What a find! I was driving around Miami searching for a truly authentic Italian restaurant that also offers gluten-free options--and we hit the jackpot. This place is absolutely incredible! Honestly, it was one of the best meals I've had, whether you're gluten-free or not. The flavors were spot-on, the textures were perfect, and everything from the appetizers to dessert was made with love and precision. If you have any kind of gluten sensitivity and you're in Miami, you HAVE to try this spot. The vibe? Totally on point. The service? Top-notch. The ambience? Like being transported to an upscale restaurant in Italy. And the owner? A class act he personally visits every table, making sure every guest feels welcomed and appreciated. You can tell the whole team reflects his passion and warmth. 10/10 -- This place is a gem

    Spoiled Burrata.
    Princess P.

    Terrible restaurant. On my first visit, despite my dissatisfaction they charge me the full price and said I should give the place a 2nd try and they'll "take care of me" Last night I was craving pizza. Me and my partner are "Piola" pizza fans and wanted to try something else. I ordered 2 personal pizza and one glass of white wine. Paid $7 extra for Burrata which was SPOILED tasted sour and fermented and we tossed it. The pizza was super average. Every time we picked a slice; the entire toppings slide right off. Then the bill came. It's was $87 dollars. I couldn't believe my eyes. We order the same size pizza twice a week for $40 for both. Left 18% to the server who was very sweet and kind, and paid over $100 in total for just wanting some pizza. What a rip off how do they have the guts to charge that.

    GNOCCHI 4 FORMAGGI
    James F.

    First time here Casual place claims it's fine dining Italian ! Came for a late lunch early dinner ordered the margarita pizza and the cheese gnocchi's . Pizza dough was excellant and the sauce and cheese were good . The gnocchi's were a home run :) Portion is not that large guess that's because we're gormet :)) But it was very good .

    risotto dish
    Stefanie S.

    Went here to celebrate a birthday. The place has a sleek, minimalistic look to it with both indoor and outdoor dining areas. The staff is very friendly and the place seems to be a very authentic Italian restaurant. We ordered some appetizers that were very tasty with high quality greens and cheese. The restaurant also has many gluten free options including bread and pizza. It's a great place to go for gluten free food. The gluten free bread was very good. I ordered a risotto dish which had both pork and mushrooms. I had to send it back because it was too salty, but the server assured me that they can fix it by adding more water. I couldn't fully understand him with his Italian accent. However, when he brought it back, it was a lot better, but something I wouldn't order again. So, all in all a high quality authentic Italian restaurant with a huge gluten free menu, but also non gluten free dishes. I would go here again and probably try one of their many pizza options.

    Gorgonzola pizza
    Shawn A.

    I served in Iraq and Afghanistan with Italian forces and really grew to love them and their culture. I enjoyed being back around their hospitality and passion. This place probably didn't import their great ingredients but they did import their staff direct from Italy. Lucas was out waiter and he was so helpful and fun. The food was amazing and service was very attentive. HIGHLY recommend the pizza!!! Best gluten free pizza you'll find anywhere!!!

    Gilbert U.

    Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Passion 7/5 Attitudes 7/5 I feel like I am in the movie " Ratatouille " which I love so much. Pizza by Maxxximus Amazinggggg was so flavorful just Popping flavors Aleksa is also Amazing & made me feel like home. Juan also very cool and everyone very kind and friendly Just amazing feeling to have passionate people all around you that Love what they do ! Just simply put a Very Happy Place & just so happens to be also extremely tasty! Oh, yes great music, environment all around Great Experience!!

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    Amazing service and great ambiance!! Our food was really good except the anchovy pizza was too salty but they switched it out for us.

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    Food is very good and service is attentive. Second visit and equally pleased with pur pizzas and pastas

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    Amazing food and good quality! Been there multiple times and the consistency of the kitchen is amazing!

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    The impressive food as if you were in Italy, the quality, the atmosphere and the spectacular staff I recommend it 100%

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    Loredana is fabulous and amazing . She welcomed me to Florida and I will def be coming back with friends.

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    This is the best restaurant. Delicious and high quality gluten free like nowhere else

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    Sad how bad the service is. Bad bad bad on a moderate busy early Friday. Had to flag down our…read moreserver about 4 times to just get water, ice and napkins. Everytime I would see him 2 ft behind me chatting with the other servers.. Then food came, meatballs ice cold. Returned Garlic roles, ice cold. Returned Gnocchi sauce was all hard. Inedible and returned . Pizza was okay but took a while. Priced and serviced and food don't warrant even trying again. Sticking to Giola Mister O or Sicilian Oven.

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    Four of us visited Sardelli's for dinner on Tuesday March 10. The restaurant does not have a…read moresignage except for the valet parking in front of the building. The ambiance as you enter looks classy and on the dark side. We received attention immediately and were seated in the second floor. The menu was straight forward with additional specials recited by the server. The tomato soup was complementary and it was totally delicious. We also ordered calamari and meatball for appetizers. Calamari was good but the meatball was dry - disappointed by all 4 of us. I ordered rigatoni with sausage, meatball, and short rib. It was delicious. My wife ordered chicken parm - it was OK. My son ordered the special pasta with lobster- I was told it was delicious but once we found out it was $90 , it was not nice. Definitely not a $90 dish. My daughter in law had a pasta dish with white sauce. She did not like the fact it was way too salty. We had taken a bottle of wine with $50 corkage fee. We may try to come back again some other time and try other dishes. Hopefully, the server will mention the price when reciting the specials.

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