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Monday 11:30am - 2:30pm 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 11:30am - 2:30pm 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm 5pm - 9pm Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm 5pm - 9pm Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm 5pm - 10pm Saturday 5pm - 10pm

Gamba Ristorante

Name: Gamba Ristorante
Address: 455 E 84th Drive, Merrillville, IN, 46410, US
Telephone: +12197365000
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

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🍽️ Discover elegance at Gamba —where exceptional Italian cuisine meets creative handcrafted cocktails. Questions?
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Our thoughtfully designed space offers a retreat into relaxation and refined flavors. Join us for a dining experience like no other in the region.✨ Gamba Ristorante is one of OpenTable's "Most Romantic Restaurants in America" (2014). The Gamba family has been serving Italian cuisine to the NWI community since 1988. Benito and Hilda Gamba, former owners of Cafe Venezia and Venezia Bar & Grill, have combined their years of experience to bring you modernized Italian food served in the beautiful European-style building that is Gamba Ristorante. Our intimate dining room and large banquet facility look out onto a brick courtyard in the center of a circular building. The banquet facility holds up to 175 people and is perfect for weddings, engagements, birthdays, graduations, holiday parties and any other special occasion you might be celebrating. Our w**e room, which can be reserved for smaller parties, holds up to 1,000 bottles. Gamba Ristorante is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a special dining experience without leaving Northwest Indiana. Contact us at (219) 736-5000 or [email protected]

10/28/2026

Some things are more than a trend. They're a tradition. ✨

For over 20 years, Gamba Ristorante has been part of our family, built on a passion for exceptional cuisine, genuine hospitality, and the belief that a memorable dining experience never goes out of style.

Trends come and go, but the moments shared around our tables are timeless.

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning to a place that feels like home, there's always a seat waiting for you.

Over 20 years of tradition. One unforgettable dining experience.

10/23/2026

A new season brings new flavors to savor. 🍂✨

Our seasonal menu has arrived, thoughtfully crafted to bring warmth, elegance, and a little indulgence to your table.

Your seat is waiting. Make your reservations and experience the season at Gamba Ristorante. 🥂

🍽️ Discover elegance at Gamba —where exceptional Italian cuisine meets creative handcrafted cocktails. Our thoughtfully designed space offers a retreat into relaxation and refined flavors. Join us for a dining experience like no other in the region.✨

10/20/2026

🇮🇹 One final journey through Italy… and you won't want to miss it! 🍷✨

This Friday marks our FINAL Tour of Italy Dinner of 2026, and we're ending this unforgettable season with a delicious escape to San Francesco di Paola in Altomonte, Calabria!

Indulge in authentic Italian flavors, exquisite w**e pairings, and the warm hospitality that makes every evening at Gamba feel like family. ❤️

This is your LAST chance to experience our Tour of Italy until next year! 🇮🇹

🎟️ Secure your tickets before they're gone. We can't wait to share one final salute with you! 🥂

10/19/2026

A new season calls for something extraordinary. 🍂✨

TONIGHT, we unveil our NEW seasonal dinner menu at Gamba Ristorante! Thoughtfully crafted dishes, inspired seasonal flavors, and elegant new creations are waiting to be discovered.

Your next favorite dish might just be making its debut tonight. 🍷

Be among the first to indulge. Reserve your table and experience the season at Gamba!

10/17/2026

Life is a little sweeter with the ones we love. ❤️

This Sweetest Day, celebrate those who make your world a little more special with an elegant evening at Gamba Ristorante.

We have just a few reservations remaining for tonight. We'd love to celebrate with you! 🥂✨

10/15/2026

We may have kept it quiet, but the word is already getting out! 🍸✨

Our NEW Fall & Winter Happy Hour Food & Drink Menus made their debut yesterday, and they're already becoming the talk of the table! From delicious bites to perfectly crafted cocktails, there's plenty to fall in love with at special Happy Hour prices.

And YES… the famous Gamba Burger made the menu! 🍔🤎

Consider this your invitation to discover your new Happy Hour favorites.

🥂 Happy Hour | Monday, Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7 PM

We'll save you a seat. Cheers! 🍷

10/14/2026

🍂🦃 THE WAIT IS OVER, FRIENDS!

Our famous Thanksgiving Ready to Heat & Eat Menu is officially HERE, and the Gamba family couldn't be more excited to share it with you! ❤️

This Thanksgiving, let our family take care of the cooking so yours can spend more time around the table making memories, sharing laughter, and enjoying a delicious meal made with love!

🍁 Our menu is HERE and orders are NOW OPEN! Don't wait to reserve your Thanksgiving feast!

From our Gamba family to yours, thank you for letting us be part of your holiday traditions! 🥂❤️

10/12/2026

🍂🦃 Can you believe it's already that time of year?!

Our famous Thanksgiving Ready to Heat & Eat Menu is making its return SOON!

Here at Gamba, family is at the heart of everything we do, and Thanksgiving is no exception! ❤️ Let our family take care of the cooking so yours can spend more time together, making memories and enjoying a delicious meal made with love.

🍁 Want FIRST DIBS? Join our email list to be among the first to receive our Thanksgiving menu and place your order!

From our Gamba family to yours, let's make this Thanksgiving one to remember! 🥂

10/09/2026

The weekend is here, and we think that calls for a little extra indulgence. ✨🥂

Fortunately, indulgence is what we do best at Gamba.

An unforgettable dinner. A perfectly crafted cocktail. Something decadent for dessert. And the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay just a little longer.

Your weekend deserves more than the ordinary. Indulge with us at Gamba. 🤍

10/08/2026

There’s something special about a Thursday evening at Gamba. ✨🥂

And this week, you have one last chance to savor our current Happy Hour food and cocktail menus before we say goodbye to these favorites and welcome something new.

Join us this Thursday from 4–7 PM for an elegant start to your evening—thoughtfully crafted bites, beautiful cocktails, and the warm hospitality that makes Gamba feel like home.

Because next Wednesday, fall and winter arrive at Happy Hour with brand-new seasonal food and drink menus. 🍂🍸

One last Thursday. One last pour. One last taste of the season. We’ll save you a seat. 🤍

Address

455 E 84th Drive
Merrillville, IN
46410

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 9pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 9pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	11:30am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 9pm
Friday	11:30am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 10pm
Saturday	5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+12197365000

Website

http://gambaristorante.com/

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