Gussie's Handmade Italian - Chicago

Every few months, I make a trip to Chicago, and I always seek out a new restaurant to try. Gussie’s will definitely be on my list for a return visit! The house-made bread with mascarpone cheese is simply AMAZING; my partner and I both agree it's among the best bread we've ever tasted. The handmade pasta is fantastic as well!

Gussie’s was truly amazing. The house bread they serve is simply incredible—you have to visit just to experience that. The pasta is fresh and delightful as well. Both the brown butter honey ravioli and the arrabbiata tagliatelle were perfect.

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.

The food at this restaurant was alright, nothing special but not bad either. However, the main issue we encountered was the waiting time. We had to wait for our pasta for an hour, which is an extremely long wait. Despite this, the service we received was very good. Our server was extremely friendly, polite, and professional. He provided excellent service throughout our dining experience

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.