Gio's Atlantic Beach is an upscale Italian and seafood restaurant in Atlantic Beach, where most dishes come individual or family-style. Reviewers praise the chicken alla pazza and the penne alla vodka by name, and the service is called impeccable. It offers delivery and takeout, and brunch is served on Sundays.
Menu
Hot Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
$24 / $39
choice of marinara, arrabbiata, or dolce piccante (sweet & spicy)
Baked Clams Oreganata
(8) $24 / (12) $32 / (20) $48
Torre di Melanzane Originale "Eggplant Tower"
(1) $21 / (3) $52
breaded eggplant lightly fried & baked with fresh mozzarella, topped with Luciano sauce
Zucchini Fritti
$19 / $31
fried zucchini strings, side of marinara
PEI Mussels
$22 / $36
choice of rosso or bianco
Stuffed Mushrooms
(6) $23 / (12) $38
chopped mushrooms, parmesan, herbs, breadcrumbs
Italian Style Eggrolls
$24 / $40
crumbled sausage, broccoli rabe & mozzarella, side of marinara
Roman Style Artichoke Hearts Oreganata
(4) $21 / (8) $35
breadcrumbs, garlic, white wine sauce
Cold Antipasti
Tuna Tartare
(1) $26 / (3) $64
sashimi grade tuna, avocado, piccante sauce, side of wasabi, crispy crostini
Burrata
$23 / $38
creamy mozzarella over a bed of chopped tomatoes with rucola, prosciutto di Parma, balsamic glaze
Caprese
$19 / $31
sliced mozzarella & tomato, fresh basil, balsamic glaze
Insalata
All salads $19 / $31. Add salami & provolone to any salad +$6 / $10; extra chopped +$2 / $4.
Gio's Chopped
$19 / $31
romaine, iceberg & Boston lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, black & green olives, red onion, house vinaigrette
Grilled Caesar
$19 / $31
grilled heart of romaine, croutons, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, Caesar dressing
Signature Mista
$19 / $31
mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, radish, red onion, cherry tomatoes, house vinaigrette
Mediterranean
$19 / $31
rucola, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, cannellini beans, honey glazed walnuts, house vinaigrette
Tricolore
$19 / $31
endive, radicchio, rucola, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, pecans, house vinaigrette
Pasta
Choice of cappellini, bucatini, spaghetti, linguini, penne or rigatoni; homemade paccheri, gnocchi and zucchini linguini, gluten-free & whole wheat options +$3 / $6.
Marinara
$24 / $40
Filetto di Pomodoro
$24 / $40
Amatriciana
$26 / $43
tomato, pancetta, onion
Bolognese
$29 / $48
Alla Vodka
$26 / $43
tomato, cream, shallot, prosciutto
Dell'Anno
$28 / $46
mushroom & tomato cream sauce, prosciutto
Cacio é Pepe
$26 / $43
Pecorino Romano, black pepper
Pesto
$24 / $40
basil, Pecorino Romano, olive oil
Broccoli Rabe & Crumbled Sausage
$28 / $46
garlic & oil
Alla Pescatora
$39 / $64
shrimp, clams, mussels & calamari, choice of rosso or bianco sauce
Con Vongole
$29 / $48
choice of rosso or bianco clam sauce
Marechiara
$32 / $52
cherry tomatoes, clams, shrimp, light tomato & garlic sauce
Gio's Specialties (Pasta)
Spicy Paccheri
$31 / $51
alla vodka, prosciutto, hot cherry peppers
Gnocchi Capri
$28 / $46
filetto di pomodoro, fresh mozzarella
Gamberi (Shrimp)
Shrimp, Base Styles
$34 / $61
Parmigiana, Marinara, Arrabbiata, Picatta, Francese or Oreganata
Luciano
$44 / $73
Marsala wine & tomato sauce, over sautéed spinach & mushrooms
"Alla Barbara"
$44 / $73
over burnt string beans, side of Dijon creme
"Alla Pazza"
$39 / $66
spicy Francese, melted mozzarella, hot cherry peppers
Margherita
$39 / $66
cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, white wine, butter
Vino Bianco
$39 / $66
garlic, white wine, over risotto
Alla Griglia
$39 / $66
simply grilled, over sautéed spinach
Pollo & Vitello (Chicken & Veal)
Chicken, Base Styles
$29 / $49
Parmigiana, Francese, Marsala or Picatta
Veal, Base Styles
$39 / $65
Parmigiana, Francese, Marsala or Picatta
"Alla Pazza"
Chicken $32 / $53 · Veal $42 / $69
spicy Francese, melted mozzarella, hot cherry peppers
Margherita
Chicken $30 / $52 · Veal $42 / $69
cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, white wine, butter
Sorrentino
Chicken $32 / $53 · Veal $42 / $69
eggplant, prosciutto, melted mozzarella, Marsala wine sauce
Milanese
Chicken $30 / $52 · Veal $39 / $64
breaded & pounded thin, topped with rucola, tomato & onion salad
"Chicken Alla Gio" $62
serves 2–3, bone-in roasted chicken, sausage, peppers, onions, burnt broccoli, roasted potatoes, garlic
"Chicken Alla Billy"
$32 / $55
Parmigiano crusted in a Francese sauce
"Chicken Alla Raffi"
$32 / $55
lightly breaded & pounded thin, grilled, topped with Gio's Mediterranean salad
Arrosto
$30 / $52
crispy, bone-in roasted chicken, garlic
Pesce (Fish)
Choice of style: Oreganata, Francese, Garlic & Oil or Picatta. Additional styles: Marechiara (clams & shrimp, light tomato white wine sauce, garlic & cherry tomatoes) +$10 / $16; Luciano (Marsala wine & tomato sauce, over sautéed spinach & mushrooms) +$8 / $13; Margherita (cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, white wine, butter) +$8 / $13; Puttanesca (tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic & anchovies) +$6 / $10.
Salmon
$29 / $49
Sole
$29 / $49
Halibut
$44 / $74
Red Snapper
$32 / $54
Gio's Specialties (Fish)
Branzino $56
whole or filleted, herb olive oil, served with sautéed broccoli rabe
Potato Crusted Halibut $52
over sautéed string beans in a Dijon creme
Salmon Atlantica $38
sun-dried tomato & spinach cream sauce, served with herb roasted potatoes
Carne
Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops $64
served with sautéed asparagus, shaved Parmigiano
Grilled NY Strip
16oz $72 / 20oz $82
choice of whole or sliced steak, served with a side of smashed potatoes
Veal Chops
16 oz. veal chop, in any of these styles:
"Falcone" Style Veal Chop $78
breaded & pounded with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella & fresh basil
Valdostana Veal Chop $78
breaded & pounded with prosciutto, melted mozzarella, mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce
Martini Veal Chop $78
Parmigiano crusted with melted mozzarella, Francese sauce, side of sautéed asparagus
"Chop Chop" Veal Chop $78
pounded & grilled, topped with rucola, tomato, onion and mozzarella salad
Eggplant
Eggplant Parmigiana
$26 / $43
Penne Del Nonno
$28 / $46
penne, sautéed eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella
Verdure (Vegetable Sides)
Broccoli, Cauliflower, or String Beans, burnt or sautéed
$14 / $24
Sautéed Asparagus with Shaved Parmigiano
$16 / $29
Sautéed Spinach & Mushrooms
$14 / $24
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
$16 / $29
Sautéed Escarole & Beans
$14 / $24
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
$16 / $29
Patate (Potato Sides)
Parmigiano Truffle Fries
$14 / $24
Fingerling Smashed Potatoes
Crispy French Fries
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Herb Roasted Potatoes
