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La Gondola - Ashland
Serving the best Chicago-style pizza and homemade Italian food, La Gondola Italian Restaurant is Zagat-rated since 1991. With our fresh ingredients, hand-tossed pizza dough, and award-winning italian food; La Gondola Italian Restaurant offers takeout, delivery and dining room service seven days a week.
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61 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 61 reviews
5 stars
(41)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(49)
- romantic(28)
- fit for foodies(24)
- special occasion(14)
- notable wine list(7)
- kid-friendly(5)
La Gondola - Ashland Reviews List
Review 1 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LaGondola
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to La GOndola to treat my wife for Mothers Day,,,Had never been to this restaurant b/4. The experience was great and memorable. It is a small Italian restaurant. w/ only 6 tables ( very intimate) Our sever was impecable ... Very friendly and welcoming . I had flowers delivered to the restaurant earlier in the day..They were waiting at our table when we arrived.
The food was very tasty . My wife had a lobster dish /with a cheese based raviloi....I had the Manicotti,,,,,We also had a portabello mushroom appetizer that was exquisite. The food was very fresh and delicious.....All in all I highly recommend this restaurant
to anone who wants an intimate setting with great Italian Food
Bon Appetit"
The food was very tasty . My wife had a lobster dish /with a cheese based raviloi....I had the Manicotti,,,,,We also had a portabello mushroom appetizer that was exquisite. The food was very fresh and delicious.....All in all I highly recommend this restaurant
to anone who wants an intimate setting with great Italian Food
Bon Appetit"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Italian Delight
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been to La Gondola several times and am never disappointed. The food is fresh, superb, authentic and reasonably priced. The service is impeccable. You haven't seen remarkable service until you've been served by Dee. There are only 6 tables which makes for a great, intimate dining experience. If you have a larger group of people don't let it keep you from this wonderful dining experience. You can go to their other location on Belmont as it is much larger."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, but I prefer a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food, but I prefer a more neighborhood feel location, not a strip mall."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
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Review 4 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Linda M
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best Meat Sauce I heve had although everything there was excellent!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 5 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our visit to La Gondola was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our visit to La Gondola was inspired by a Groupon and we will definitely be going back! Not only was our waiter witty and charming he was helpful in providing a couple wine tastes before I decided on one. The food is delicious (pasta cooked perfectly to an al dente, light batter on the calamari, and great greens in the salad - none of that iceberg or romiane stuff that so many places give you when the meal comes with a side salad) and there is more of it than necessary but made for a great leftover lunch the next day. We will be back to try the pizza and the risotto soon!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I come here often, and its
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I come here often, and its always great!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and quaint location.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and quaint location. I like the food better at this location than Belmont. We had 6 people in our group and it was great to have wine and talk plus the music selection was really great. Don't be scared off by the fact that it is in a strip mall. Gnocci and rigatoni are great!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Review 8 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
best Italian food ever! Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"best Italian food ever! Service is perfections! can't recommend highly enough"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 9 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Truly wonderful. Even though it is very small and intimate at this location (which I didn't realize), they are very kid-friendly and the service was fantastic."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The fantastic service makes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The fantastic service makes the restaurant a neighborhood gem. The food is consistently good and the small wine list is interesting. For a neighborhood restaurant in a shopping mall you can't find anything better!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service were fantastic! I'm glad they participated in Groupon because now I know about this place. I wou;dn't have known about it otherwise. D was a great server and food was FANASTIC! My husband and I enjoyed the night."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great little place for a good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great little place for a good meal. Everything is made to order, and worth the wait.Make sure to make reservations since it only has 6 tables."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quaint restaurant with great menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"La Gondola is surprising good with it's awkward location in a strip mall. The menu had many great sounding options and our waiter was very charismatic. The only downside about La Gondola is there are 5 tables total in the whole restaurant and we were seated right next to the door with the cold winter draft making it unpleasant whenever someone would enter. I would highly recommend reservations as many people were turned away the Friday night we dined there. I have the linguini with calamari in a spicy arribata sauce and I was quite satisfied. The kitchen was quite slow in getting food out especially with only 5 tables in the whole restaurant. We ate two baskets of bread since our food took so long to come out."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always Great Food and Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The grilled seafood is great, and the service from Dee always excels. He always makes good recommendations when you are stuck, and has great wine tips as well. Always a pleasure to dine here."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 15 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
You should know that the restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"You should know that the restaurant is VERY small. Only 6 tables of 4. But, the food was very good."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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Review 16 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small intimate setting with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Small intimate setting with authentic Italian food."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
i eenjoy the food and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"i eenjoy the food and the waiter one of my favorite spot."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This intimate small restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This intimate small restaurant felt like you were dining in someone's home. The service was fabulous and the food was good comfort Italian food."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love It
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"This is a great restaurant me and my girlfriend have been coming here for years, and we are always treated great. The food is top notch and the service is great. That is all I can say, give it a try you will be very happy that you did."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a fantastic time.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a fantastic time. It's small, so be ready to meet your neighbors."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Small little place, with good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Small little place, with good basic italian food at a decent price"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great time visiting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great time visiting this restaurant. Cannot wait to go back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 23 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great dinner in an unlikely location - shopping mall storefront. 5 tables, very popular, reservations recommended."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for La Gondola - Ashland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
La Gondola on Ashland is great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"La Gondola on Ashland is great and D makes the entire dining experience worthwhile!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Gondola - Ashland
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate