Gamba Ristorante

455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville
(219) 736-5000

Recent Reviews

Haven't been here in over 10 years I'd like to say and nothing has changed. Absolutely amazing and everything I remembered it to be. Lovely place to dine and share memories.

Jola

Food was delicious, staff wonderful, dessert scrumptious, and the check given with a bit of humor - small envelope with the word "The Damage".

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

GaryW

The food, every course, was simply excellent. My wife often orders duck and the Gamba duck was the best she has ever had, very tender, perfect medium rare. Our polenta appetizer and my braised pork shoulder were also excellent. Portions were generous. We dined on Thursday, half-price wine night, and Gamba's wine list has many moderately priced but very good wines to have with dinner. The staff can help diners choose menu items and wines that best meet their tastes. Ample parking.

GayleB

Our server Josh was outstanding. He was very informative and helpful with all of our questions while reading the menu. The food was very tasty. The price for a glass of Sangria seemed a little pricey @ $10 bucks given all the ice that was in the glass. The dessert was wonderful. I had the cream puffs and they were fantastic. Loaded with lots of cream. My meal was the pinwheel pasta with pork cheek. Unfortunately, unable to remember the name noted on the menu. It was fabulous. Would I go back to try other items on menu. Yes!

kkalin

It was amazing and delicious as always. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Some of the nicest owners I have ever met. Been coming here for 20 yrs and I've never been disappointed. Great place.

We ate at Gambas on March 16 2024. The service was terrible. We felt we were being rushed to leave. They kept trying to take our plates several times when we weren't done eating. Our waiter wasn't friendly at all and never ask us if we wanted more drinks, never asked us how our food was. We all had the Halibut and it was over cooked and the sides were not good. Then when we left there was cooks or who ever they were hanging outside in the back of the restaurant. I don't know what happen to this restaurant it used to be very good.

DavenportC

The beet salad is amazing. I love it so much. I am sorry you don't have crab cakes anymore. They were delicious. The chicken risotto was also delicious. We enjoy this beautiful, fancy restaurant and the service is always great. The young lady who waited on us was superb. Sorry I forgot her name. Hispanic young lady waited on us Tuesday the 5th at 2:15.

Zhonda

This place is amazing. The bartender is an artist. If you can, belly up to that bar for a pre-dinner or after-dinner drink - he makes an amazing chocolate martini. Watching him in action is a treat. The servers are spot on perfect and the food is crazy good. Prices are high and worth every penny. Birthdays are rewarded with a slice of their house cake and a huge sparkler which is super fun and makes for a great selfie! Love me some Gamba.

JoshuaD

Mihajlo was a fantastic sever along with the food. It was expensive but worth it. Quiet and just the right setting for a long overdue date. If you're a young parent and need to treat yourself to a break from the kids, this is a great choice. Try the manhatten!

Michaela K.

My fiancé and I had a late valentines celebration tonight- we both work as bartenders so we had to post pone our date. Our server's name was Josh and he was super attentive and professional! We both come from dive bar experience so the professionalism really blew us away lol. And it was near closing time by the time we asked for the bill (8:50pm) and he was still doing a great job. We love this place!

DarlaP

We had a wonderful evening at Gamba! Maria, our server, took excellent care of us and all of her recommendations were spot on. Our cocktails were some of the best we've had and were carefully made. The food was delicious and the ambience was great and we felt like we were welcomed guests. We look forward to returning soon!

drea hunn

Food was really good and our server was great. Just wish there was a bit more detail in the menu for the side dishes. My boyfriend is allergic to squash and we didn't know it was in the side dish until it came out. Our server did get him a new dish without hesitation and it came out fast. Would definitely go

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Outstanding dinner! I had the special salmon Wellington,I can't adequately describe how good it was... Other than to say that I was thoroughly impressed with the laminated pastry and the tenderness of the salmon inside. Just as nice was the ambiance and service. A wonderful night completely!

Frankie

Dinner was outstanding. We split the lobster ravioli that was out of this world. I had the veal shank that was melt=in-your-mouth fabulous. My partner had the 8oz filet with sauce Périgourdine. Killer!

MichaelH

We sat in the extended hall area instead of the main dining room. However, despite being a more open hall, the noise was not overwhelming. The food was amazing as usual, and the service was great.

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