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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]

10/09/2026

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. 🤍

10/06/2026

Our Tour of Italy season is nearing its final destinations… 🇮🇹✨

This Friday, our journey takes us to Sacra di San Michele, Piemonte for another unforgettable evening of Italian cuisine, thoughtfully paired w**es, and the warm hospitality you’ve come to expect from Gamba.

With only a few Tour of Italy dinners remaining this season, now is the time to join us around the table. 🍷🍽️

Sacra di San Michele, Piemonte | Friday, October 9

Come experience Italy with us—without ever leaving Gamba. 🇮🇹

10/01/2026

PSA: Save. Room. For. Dessert. 😏🍰

Too full? We’ve heard that one before. 😉 We’ll happily box up the decadent deliciousness so you can enjoy it later.

Because at Gamba, skipping dessert simply isn’t an option. ✨

09/29/2026

Something new is coming to Happy Hour at Gamba… 🥂✨

As the seasons change, so will our Happy Hour. We’re putting the finishing touches on new fall & winter food and drink menus, thoughtfully curated for cozy evenings, unforgettable flavors, and a little extra reason to linger at the table.

New bites. New pours. The same elegant atmosphere and hospitality that makes you feel like family.

Consider this your first taste of what’s coming. Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss this menu reveal. 🍸🍽️

09/24/2026

We all know Thursday is basically the weekend already. 😉 Start yours the right way at Gamba Ristorante’s Happy Hour!

Settle in with our specially curated food and drink menus, an elegant atmosphere, and service that makes you feel like part of the family. We’ll see you from 4–7 PM. 🥂

09/22/2026

The menu has officially been released for our next Tour of Italy dinner this Friday! 🇮🇹✨

Join us as we journey to Pomposa, Emilia-Romagna, with five indulgent courses inspired by one of Italy’s most beloved culinary regions—each thoughtfully paired with select w**es.

The table is set, the menu is spectacular, and the only thing missing from this unforgettable evening is YOU. 🍷

Reserve your seat today!

09/21/2026

Our Tour of Italy continues in Pomposa, Emilia-Romagna, on Friday, September 25! 🇮🇹🍷

The five-course menu with select w**e pairings will be revealed tomorrow—but our email subscribers are getting the first taste today. Join our email list so you never miss an exclusive early look!

09/10/2026

The late summer days won’t last forever! Soak them up in our tranquil courtyard while you still can. ☀️🌿

Whether you’re escaping for an elegant lunch or settling in for an unforgettable dinner, our courtyard offers the perfect setting to slow down, savor every bite and enjoy the beauty of the season.

Your table under the late summer sky is waiting.

09/09/2026

A taste of Sicily awaits… 🇮🇹🍷

Join us this Friday for an unforgettable five-course journey inspired by Monreale, Sicilia. Experience vibrant Mediterranean flavors, bold w**e pairings and heartfelt hospitality—all enjoyed family-style in the elegant, tranquil setting of our family ristorante.

✨ $100 per person, plus tax and gratuity
✨ $130 all-inclusive when purchased online

Seating is limited. Reserve your place and let us transport you to Sicily for the evening—no passport required!

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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