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Gisella
Gisella is located on Main Street in downtown Aspen and features regional italian fare by Chef Michel Wahaltere, in a lively, upbeat setting. Locally sourced produce, mixed with a creative menu ensures a dining experience you’ll truly appreciate. A full bar and thoughtful wine list accompany Michel's wonderful food. At the bar, an Apres ski menu and Bar specific offerings are available for those winding down from a day of all that Aspen has to offer.
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51 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 51 reviews
5 stars
(29)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(31)
- neighborhood gem(19)
- romantic(15)
- notable wine list(14)
- special occasion(14)
- good for groups(11)
Gisella Reviews List
Review 1 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Elegant and enjoyable.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were impressed with Gisella. It was lovely."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 2 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gisella Restaurant is a great find.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a very nice meal at Gisella and I would definitely return."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great replacement for Gusto
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great replacement for Gusto - now more quiet, similar great food and service."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fabulous meal the manager
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fabulous meal the manager helped select so wonderful dishes and he choose a great bottle of wine for us. A lovely evening all around."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely restaurant, great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely restaurant, great food & service! Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 6 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food good, but otherwise a "fail."
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good to very good. Service was "confused." At least 5-6 people waited on us throughout the meal, dishes were given to the wrong person, the person who got the meat entree was the only one to get a past spoon. Grated parm arrived when the Caesar salads were almost gone.. We were sat right next to the windows in front and it was drafty and nearly downright cold. Drinks and appetizers were too pricey ($15 for a cocktail is $4-$5 more than what I am used to paying in NYC), and nearly $20 for a fried calamari appetizer?. Interior of the restaurant was certainly acceptable and clean, but would be described as "drab." I was hoping I would be happy we tried this place over Il Mulino, but I was wrong."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great first night dinner in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great first night dinner in Aspen and first time at Gisela. Everyone enjoyed their dinner."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our table was not ready when
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our table was not ready when we arrived but a short wait at the bar was hardly unpleasant. This was the best mushroom risotto I have ever tasted (and I have had quite a few) and calamari was excellent as well."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 9 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice ambiance and the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice ambiance and the food was excellent. Only issue we had was that they didn't log us in for OPen Table so getting credit for the reservation was a little bit of a hassle but it all worked out."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2001
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Review 10 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best places in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the best places in Aspen, a place that has many good restaurants. Can be casual, yet the atmosphere is elegant with white linen table clothes. Top service and food."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Manager more concerned with
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Manager more concerned with music playing than with patron's experience. Took forever for someone to even come to bring initial water much less drink order and restaurant was half empty.chicken poorly cooked and had to sent back; manager never came to table."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
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Review 12 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife a and I had a memorable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife a and I had a memorable dining experience after a long day of travel - from being greeted at the front door by a welcoming young lady from South America, to being ably taken care of and seated by a doting Sebastian and impeccable attention by Nickilai
we eagerly recommended Gisella to another couple in our group who had a similar experience two nights later.
This truly was a special night, made so be a caring attentive staff - it was such a wonderful evening that we made a point of passing our comments along that evening to the owner, a wonderful lady who truly has her customers best interests at heart and has her staff truly on point.
Thank you so very much for such a wonderful evening!"
we eagerly recommended Gisella to another couple in our group who had a similar experience two nights later.
This truly was a special night, made so be a caring attentive staff - it was such a wonderful evening that we made a point of passing our comments along that evening to the owner, a wonderful lady who truly has her customers best interests at heart and has her staff truly on point.
Thank you so very much for such a wonderful evening!"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty options on Main St
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Gisella impressed us as a more paced modern Italian option in Aspen. Outstanding choice of wine from the staff. All four of us landed on very flavorful fare and the service was good."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Monikaspen
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Fui con mi esposo e hijos, todos comimos muy rico en un buen ambiente y muy buena atencion"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We are becoming "winter locals"
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are becoming "winter locals" in Aspen and tried this for the first time on Valentine's Day. While I realize that judging a restaurant on a holiday is unfair, I offer a balanced review. Upon arriving, our table wasn't ready so we proceeded to the bar (we were fine with this), however were ignored for a good 10 minutes, which is awkward on a "romantic" evening when your better half is struggling to get drinks instead of talking to you.An acknowledgement by the bartendar that you are there and "I will be with you shortly" is appreciated. The meal was decent, but not something I would brag to friends about. They were out of alot of items by our 9pm reso. All in all, it was average to above average for Aspen. We will def give it a 2nd try."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was very good. Whole
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was very good. Whole wheat penne and roasted veggies was excellent. A quiet Sunday night there but competing with Shaun White at x games."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We like Gisella overall for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We like Gisella overall for dining and bar menu."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service, and the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service, and the food was very good."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
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Review 19 for Gisella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LOVE GISELLA
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was thoroughly impressed with the service and our food. Loved the salmon fettucine... cooked perfectly. Our server was personable, knowledgable and engaging. Definintely will go back and recommend to friends and customers."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Gisella
Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate