Gamba Ristorante

Gamba Ristorante 🍽️ 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 wine 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]

There’s something special about escaping for lunch at Gamba Ristorante.Whether you’re savoring our beautifully grilled G...
06/24/2026

There’s something special about escaping for lunch at Gamba Ristorante.

Whether you’re savoring our beautifully grilled Gamberoni ai Ferri with garlic lemon oil, sautéed spinach, and heirloom tomatoes, or enjoying the comforting flavors of our Mezzi Rigatoni al Pesto with grilled chicken and roasted grape tomatoes, every dish is thoughtfully prepared to elevate your midday dining experience.

Join us for a lunch that feels a little more relaxed, a little more refined, and a lot more memorable. Because at Gamba, great food and warm hospitality are always on the menu.

To all the dads, grandpas, and father figures who lead with love, strength, and patience—today we celebrate you. Happy F...
06/21/2026

To all the dads, grandpas, and father figures who lead with love, strength, and patience—today we celebrate you. Happy Father's Day!

You asked. We delivered. 🍔The Gamba Burger is officially back on our lunch menu!A perfectly crafted burger served with c...
06/16/2026

You asked. We delivered. 🍔

The Gamba Burger is officially back on our lunch menu!

A perfectly crafted burger served with crispy fries and a signature sauce so good it might have you rethinking a few of your life's choices. 😉

Whether you've been waiting for its return or are trying it for the first time, now is the perfect excuse to make lunch plans.

Join us Monday through Friday and see what all the buzz is about.

The menu has arrived! 🇮🇹Join us on June 19 as we begin our Tour of Italy with Santa Chiara, an unforgettable five-course...
06/15/2026

The menu has arrived! 🇮🇹

Join us on June 19 as we begin our Tour of Italy with Santa Chiara, an unforgettable five-course dining experience inspired by the bold flavors of Naples and the Campania region.

Each course will be served family-style and paired with regional wines, creating an evening of exceptional food, great conversation, and warm hospitality.

$100 per person + tax & gratuity | $130 all-inclusive when purchased online

View the full menu below and reserve your seat before this special evening sells out!

An evening at Gamba is designed to feel different. Thoughtful touches, genuine hospitality, and expertly curated food an...
06/12/2026

An evening at Gamba is designed to feel different. Thoughtful touches, genuine hospitality, and expertly curated food and drink menus come together to create an atmosphere of comfort and connection.

Relax, indulge, and enjoy the escape you deserve.

Our first Tour of Italy dinner of the summer season is happening next Friday 🇮🇹✨Join us for an unforgettable evening fea...
06/09/2026

Our first Tour of Italy dinner of the summer season is happening next Friday 🇮🇹✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a thoughtfully curated 5-course menu, each dish perfectly paired with select wines to transport you straight to Italy.

The full menu is coming soon… and trust us, you’ll want a first look.

Be sure to subscribe to our emails through our website to be the first to see what’s in store for next Friday’s experience.

Limited seating. Exceptional flavors. A night worth planning for.

Your midday escape just got an upgrade.Our new lunch menu at Gamba Ristorante brings elevated flavor, refined quality, a...
06/08/2026

Your midday escape just got an upgrade.

Our new lunch menu at Gamba Ristorante brings elevated flavor, refined quality, and a fresh take on what lunch can be. Step away from the ordinary and indulge in something exceptional.

Lunch, reimagined. 🍽️✨

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

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