Gambill's Pastaria & Grocery | Fresh Pasta and Scratch Kitchen

Italian restaurant · Tulsa

Gambill's Pastaria & Grocery | Fresh Pasta and Scratch Kitchen

Italian restaurant · Tulsa

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1921 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112

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Focaccia bread, mom's spaghetti, and lemon cream pasta.  

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Casual, counter-service Italian with fresh bronze-die pasta, sourdough-deck-oven pizza, and housemade sauces. Covered by Tulsa People and spotlighted on national TV in 2024, it’s a laid-back way to taste serious technique.

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Spike Speedwell

Google
I was attracted to a couple of Gambill's Pastaria & Grocery menu items. The tomato basil soup and the goat cheese salad. I had hopes for a side of fried ravioli; not available. Fried mushrooms instead. My wife had the Fettuccine Lemon Cream Grilled Chicken. The soup was very rich and flavorful. I ordered a cup; this was a damn big cup. The salad was in the same sized bowl as the soup. It looked small; however, it was layered and packed tight. Chicken (I think, even though I didn’t order it with chicken), diced purple onion, arugula with a balsamic dressing and big chunks of creamy mild goat cheese. I enjoyed it. The big bowl of fried mushrooms was ugly, delicious. With the dipping sauce they were like eating popcorn. I got distracted with the salad and the mushrooms and didn’t have room left to finish the rich tomato soup. My wife’s Fettuccine Lemon Cream Grilled Chicken was a good-sized serving of thick house made noodles mixed with a rich creamy cheesy sauce and a sliced grilled chicken breast. She enjoyed the meal. The ice maker was down so, the only soft drink option was bottled water. Order and pay at the counter. Fetch your own tableware over by the drink dispenser. The service is friendly /adequate. The restaurant is clean and can accommodate a crowd. Outside dining is available.

DaShay Hall

Google
This place is a hidden gem! Best Italian experience ever! Plenty of seating, SUPER friendly staff, great food, and a fun atmosphere! The focaccia bread was unlike anything! The pizza was perfect and the side of meatballs were also good. Plus we cannot forget the Mac and cheese & ITALIAN FRIES! The free video games were a great touch. If you are in Tulsa and near the Expo, this stop is a must!

Katie Prentice

Google
Tonight, I came to dinner with a friend on a bit of a whim. I saw the mom's spaghetti on the menu and knew I needed to go immediately for dinner. We shared the focaccia bread with the garlic and my friend also got a small salad. The salad looks beautiful and had very crisp lettuce. Focaccia was lovely and the garlic butter was a plus. The mom's spaghetti is fantastic! It is made with Italian sausage and beef and it's perfect if you have memories of Yankees here in the US and their spaghetti with a thick sauce. (See the after pic of my empty bowl!) From my friend: 'I sub the spaghetti with the bolognese sauce, but it is delicious. Especially if you add a little red pepper on top. If you get additional items, you'll have enough left over to take home.' Oh, the tiramisu is a generous portion, fluffy, light, and not overdone with any one flavor. I had no problem with any of the cursive on the menu. Excellent fonts were used throughout!

Sarah Pierce

Google
The supreme pizza we ordered today was absolutely horrible. It had way too much cheese and overall just not good at all. The sausage on the pizza was good but the rest of the toppings were nothing special and the crust was nothing great either. So disappointed in spending money on such a disgusting pizza. We had previously had pasta at this same location which was delicious. If you try this restaurant do not order the pizza and definitely go with a pasta option! I would hate for someone else to waste $30 on a pizza and be as disappointed as we were. We also tried the fried mozeralla as an appetizer which was good, but would overall recommend the focaccia bread or salad for appetizer!

JohnDavid Swasho

Google
This review is not just a review of my one experience of this restaurant I think I think this review is of the lack of standards that we have as the public for service and products. I met my son for Father’s Day at approximately 545 we enter the restaurant in front of us is a group of five , two adults and three children all staring up at the menu. The menus is in a cursive font. 🤷🏻‍♂️ My son will be a sophomore in college and has never been required to learn this “dead” language. So it made decisions a tad tough. I also had a little difficulty perusing through the extensive variations of spaghetti and fettuccine all the while searching for lasagna, which I later found out is only on Thursdays 🤦🏻Mamma Mia!!!! So , you order before you sit down and they bring you your food. If you wish to drink soft drinks or tea, it self-serve through a soda fountain machine and the cups are stacked there next to the soda machine and you help yourself which is nice but I almost feel that if I’m paying $40 for two bowl of spaghetti and fried mozzarella I kind of want to drink out of a glass. Not an old red diner cup that once it’s washed It is stacked without being dried first. 💦 Then waiting on the ice to come out of the soda machine is like waiting on your prognosis results. They serve Pepsi products. I had Pepsi and it tasted fine. My son had sweet tea, and he said it wasn’t sweet enough, so he started drinking Pepsi.. One of the first things I noticed on the way to the tables from the soda machine was that there are ripped tablecloths on the tables. 🙋🏻‍♂️These were probably like two dollar tablecloths. I sat at a table that had a small rip, but there was a one larger next to us. I didn’t take a picture of it. I try not to pay too much attention to the atmosphere it was white it looked Cleenish. There is only one bathroom apparently that’s a male female and all the above type room. 🙋🏻‍♂️🤦🏻. The fried mozzarella came out fairly quick. It is not sticks. It is in little squares. It was pretty good I’m just not sold on their marinara. I expected more boldness and maybe more texture to it. By the way, I am not a foodie. I am just a disappointed customer of a lot of establishments. I’m just griping. Then the spaghetti came out shortly after that piping hot in these deep bowls, which I like the one thing I don’t like in my spaghetti and meatballs is the servers thumb so every time it dips over the edge of my bowl and my sons bowl and everybody else who is served Gag me with a Smurfette. My son’s first bite he looked at me and said it’s a little hard?!? And I told him a lot of places to cook it al dente, which is a little firm and I took a bite and I said yeah it’s a bit firm I said, but it’s still really hot. Maybe it’ll soften up here . And then as he ate be it through suggestion or actuality, he said it felt a little softer But I was having a different experience I felt the more I ate that tougher it was getting and so I left about a quarter bowl of the spaghetti because I thought it was a little too tough. We both enjoyed the meatballs, although I wish there was maybe one more as it comes with 3 . So sure there were things that I could point out that were maybe a three star review but the overall experience was 2.5 at best I feel I feel like restauranteurs think let’s see what we can get away with and if somebody complains we’ll fix it but I just feel like they were too many things that don’t deserve my time working hard to earn the money to spend at that establishment and I think if we all expected a little bit more we would get more for our dollar but I think until that happens we’re just gonna have to settle for what they want to give us . I am going to revisit this establishment one more time because I have to get the lasagna and everybody deserves a second chance. By Second Chance Eatings.

Joel Doolittle

Google
By far the best Italian place in town. The Fettucine lemon cream was so good I am still craving it two days later, and it was remarkably cheap (just over $10). The focaccia and tomato soup were also quite good. The staff were polite and friendly, and we received our food quickly. The atmosphere is pretty casual, so if you’re looking for an Italian place for a date night this might not be the place for you. However, if you’re looking for some truly superb Italian food at a reasonable price I cannot recommend Gambill’s highly enough. I will definitely be visiting again in the near future

Deborah McClanahan

Google
There were 5 us in our party. All of us loved everything we ordered. Chicken with Alfredo sauce, mom's spaghetti with meat sauce, and the bread was a huge hit.

Jordan Bennett

Google
The bruschetta and fresh bread was my favorite part!! I had the pesto pasta white ricotta balls and it was so good. I bought the lemon cream sauce to cook with at home and it was amazing! I love their fresh market.
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Steven C.

Yelp
Restaurant Review: Gambill's Pastaria 1921 S. Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK Cuisine: Italian Pasta & Sourdough Pizza Hours: 11 AM - 9 PM Tulsa may be a long way from Tuscany, but Gambill's Pastaria brings the heart of Italy to T-Town. Nestled in a modest strip mall, this unassuming spot serves up some of the best Italian you'll find in the city. A friend of mine who had just returned from an Italian vacation claimed this was the place, and I can now confirm, she was absolutely right. The atmosphere isn't overly fancy, but it doesn't need to be. It has a genuine, local charm and the kind of welcoming staff that makes you feel like a regular from the first visit. Even on busy nights, you can usually grab a table without much wait. I've become almost religiously devoted to their Alfredo Chicken Parmesan, a decadent dish of house-marinated, Parmesan-breaded fried chicken served over a bed of creamy fettuccine Alfredo, then topped with melted mozzarella. It arrives hot, rich, and absolutely overflowing with flavor. The portions are generous, easily two meals in one, and I always leave with a takeout box full of my late night snack. While I keep telling myself I'll try something new like their Fettuccine Bolognese or Spaghetti Marinara, the Alfredo Chicken Parmesan keeps calling me back. At $20, it's a great value considering the quality and quantity. Even more exciting, they're working on a second location at 81st and Harvard! Whether you're a pasta purist or a pizza lover, you gotta check this place out.
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John U.

Yelp
Service is fast and friendly. Food is outstanding. Reminds me of eating at my Aunt and Uncles place in New York.
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Denise R.

Yelp
We are from California and we came here for the annual Tulsa kickoff tournament. We came here on a very busy day. I ordered 2 kids Mac and cheese and fettuccine Alfredo, along with an eggplant parmigiano spaghetti, and a side of house made Caesar salad. The food was delicious, but the fettuccine Alfredo was the highlight! It was the best one out of everything we ordered. The environment is loud, so it's perfect for families with children.
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Kayla P.

Yelp
I really enjoyed our salad and fried mozzarella! I liked how they make their pasta from scratch, but it seemed like they don't cook it all the way..
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Jim L.

Yelp
Stopped in to this restaurant...not knowing what to expect, hoping for an Itallian sausage sandwhich....but no luck, so we made our own and ordered 2 sausages in marinara and cheese focaccia bread, and ate them together. Sausage was good, traditional seasoned, and the bread reminiscent of the loaves at Macaroni Grill, only with cheese!! We sat, we ate, we laughed. We enjoyed the food...wasn't exactly what we were looking for, but it worked! They have lots of offerings, soups, pastas and pizzas...maybe next time. Staff was friendly, restaurant clean and bright...if you remember it from before, it has definitely had a serious facelift!
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Emily G.

Yelp
Nice little neighborhood gem. Great selection of house made pasta dishes. We've been going since they opened and hope to continue to come from many years.
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Stanley W.

Yelp
Came here for lunch one day with the wife and we ,had a pleasant experience. Note, you have to order before sitting down and get your drinks and silverware from the back. I like how they used the red and white checkered tablecloths on each table. We ordered the hot chicken with candied jalapenos pizza, a side of meat sauce pasta, and a cheesecake to try. While I'm not a huge fan of white pies, the pizza was good. Coming from the NY area, I thought the flour they used was pretty decent with quality toppings. However, it was a tad bit too spicy for my liking, but the wife loved it. For the pasta, the homemade noodles were fantastic and cooked extremely on point. I thought the sauce had too much oregano and perhaps a little too much garlic, but it was tasty nonetheless. My favorite part was the cheesecake. Visually, it looks burnt and one of the reviewers here said it was burnt, but it's not. The restaurant should advertise this as a basque cheesecake because most people would probably think it's a burnt NY cheesecake. Anyway, the cheesecake is divine and had a little bit of the caramelized flan taste and is less dense than a NY cheesecake. This was a home run and I would get this every. single. time. The staff was friendly as well. Great find!
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Yvonne H.

Yelp
Nice little "hole in the wall" kind of place. Overall the food is great. The chicken parm is quite good, and I love their bolognese. I wish the tomato sauce had a bit more of a kick, but there's plenty of other items to choose from. Can't go wrong with the pizza! We somehow always end up spending at least $50 for two dinners lol. The tiramisu is very good, and it's nice that there's outside seating for the warmer months. It is counter service, so be prepared for that.
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Angela C.

Yelp
Cute place! Free games and amazing food! You can tell the food was made with love. I like how you can buy their homemade pastas, sauces, ect. In their freezer section.
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Natosha G.

Yelp
Wonderful place! You can hear the staff in the back speaking Italian!! I was shocked of how real Italian this place was! I had lots of questions as my hillbilly Okie self was reading the menu. The staff was so nice and they all made me feel like family. So how it works is: You order when you walk in, take the number to your table. Staff brings food to you. Drinks and silverware are self serve. If your looking for a nice place to eat- try here! This place feels like a nice date night because of the ambiance. And such a CUTE patio to eat and drink some vino :)
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Robert H.

Yelp
Second time here because I really want to like a place that serves fresh pasta. Unfortunately, I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana and Spaghetti this time and it was so very underwhelming. The cheese on top was so thick that it masked the taste of the eggplant. The sauce had absolutely no flavor! I don't want to be mean so I'll leave it at that. I did hear from a friend that the pizzas are good but at this point I'm just not impressed. At all.

Jeremy M.

Yelp
Fresh food. Excellent service. Unmatched friendliness. Knowledge of their product. Etc. It was ALL above and beyond! This is true Italian food!
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Jill G.

Yelp
We enjoyed our experience at Gambill's! The standout feature for us was the incredible tomato sauce --San Marzano Tomatoes. One thing to note is it is a walk-up counter, allowing you to place your order before finding a seat. The portions were generous, which allowed us to sample each other's meals. The service was good though you do get your own water and silverware. We felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout our visit.
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Stephanie C.

Yelp
Everything was so delicious. The vodka sauce, the lemon crème fettuccini, the meatballs, the fresh noods, the focaccia bread...the butter. All of it. So. Freaking. Good. Cute little spot, order at the counter and then grab a seat. They have takeout options packaged and ready to go. Will definitely be back.
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Spike S.

Yelp
I was attracted to a couple of Gambill's Pastaria & Grocery menu items. The tomato basil soup and the goat cheese salad. I had hopes for a side of fried ravioli; not available. Fried mushrooms instead. My wife had the Fettuccine Lemon Cream Grilled Chicken. The soup was very rich and flavorful. I ordered a cup; this was a damn big cup. The salad was in the same sized bowl as the soup. It looked small; however, it was layered and packed tight. Chicken (I think, even though I didn't order it with chicken), diced purple onion, arugula with a balsamic dressing and big chunks of creamy mild goat cheese. I enjoyed it. The big bowl of fried mushrooms was ugly, delicious. With the dipping sauce they were like eating popcorn. I got distracted with the salad and the mushrooms and didn't have room left to finish the rich tomato soup. My wife's Fettuccine Lemon Cream Grilled Chicken was a good-sized serving of thick house made noodles mixed with a rich creamy cheesy sauce and a sliced grilled chicken breast. She enjoyed the meal. The ice maker was down so, the only soft drink option was bottled water. Order and pay at the counter. Fetch your own tableware over by the drink dispenser. The service is friendly /adequate. The restaurant is clean and can accommodate a crowd. Outside dining is available.
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Madeline E.

Yelp
I've recently perfected my Gambill's dinner order. 1. Focaccia w/ House Butter 2. Goat Cheese Salad 3. Chicken Parmigiana with Fettuccine and Alfredo 4. Cheesecake My newest additions were the goat cheese salad (amazing vinaigrette) and the cheesecake. The salad was a really nice add, with plenty of goat cheese and toppings. The cheesecake was also incredible - which I know I use this word a lot (I just really love food), but seriously it was so creamy and nice. The crust was also a little different, being a lot moister and less crumbly than a typical graham cracker foundation. For my entree, I typically get the chicken parmigiana with their alla vodka sauce. After trying Grant's Alfredo version last visit and experiencing plenty of food envy, I finally started ordering the same! The dish is so filling and could be easily shared. I don't typically say that lightly, but a visit to Gambill's is normally made into two meals for me!
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Sam W.

Yelp
Fun place to go to try things that you cannot find anywhere else. Don't forget The desserts. The tiramisu was delicious!
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Mandie G.

Yelp
My husband and I came here for the first time tonight and fell in LOVE! Definitely will be coming back. We started off with the half loaf of the focaccia bread and let me tell you, outstanding! Highly recommend the butter with it. We also had the fettuccine lemon cream, fettuccine bolognese, and the fancy cheese pizza. The homemade pasta with either sauce was phenomenal and the pizza was top tier! We were impressed with the service as they checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed. It's such a cute, quaint spot!
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Lindsey D.

Yelp
Heard about this place from the show "best bite in town". Wow! This place is a hidden gem. Definitely worth the trip! The services were great as well, the ladies were super nice and recommended great items. They definitely knew the menu and explained the different options. My husband and I shared the meatballs and the chicken parm with fettuccine and it was delicious. We definitely recommend coming here. We also bought some pasta to take home. 10/10 for me, a great mom and pop place.
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Cicily H.

Yelp
So, I've been hearing a lot of great things about the food at Gambill's. Finally had the opportunity to eat here and the food is fantastic and would definitely go again, get take-out and buy the dried pasta and sauces to take home. The only complaint was the bus cart overflowing with dirty dishes right next to the soda fountain and the super cheap silverware. It's definitely family friendly and a relaxed atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try some appetizers, soups and salads! Gambill's does need a phone number for contact and not just an email.
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Johnny S.

Yelp
Like everyone has said, the food is fabulous here. Can definitely tell the pastas are handmade fresh. The only knock I have on this place is there is no phone number on the Yelp app and I cannot get this food delivered with one of the del services. So after I looked at the menu, I googled the place , called them , 30 minute wait , picked up chicken marsala fettuccine Bolognese spaghetti, and some meatballs. Good for two meals ! Lol . Enjoyed the market & bought a few items, including some frozen Lassalles crawfish etouffee ($25). See pics May try eating there sometime when it's not so crowded. Overall 4 big stars !!
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Sophia W.

Yelp
Love that there's good Italian in the neighborhood! My husband and I came in this evening because we were craving Italian. We usually get to go on a weekday, but decided to sit down for some quality time. The parking lot was packed and full. Luckily, a car was leaving and we were able to park in the lot. Once we got inside, we noticed all of the tables were full. This is a counter service restaurant, so no hogging tables without ordering first! The host gave us a number and told us he would call our number as soon as a table freed up so we can order. We waited approximately 5 minutes for a table, so that wasn't too terrible. After ordering and getting our table, our food took what felt like forever. I'd estimate around 20 minutes, but the food was made fresh so understandable! Upon receiving our food, my husband was underwhelmed with his spicy marinara spaghetti. It wasn't spicy enough. I tried it and thought it was. Once he got towards the bottom, he realized it was spicy. So note to others: toss your spaghetti! I got the lemon cream alfredo and it was super good! Definitely super lemon-y, just like the sign says. We also shared cheese focaccia and got a side of their garlic herb butter. We love this restaurant and will definitely be visiting more times. *last time, I ordered the Gambill/Flo's cheeseburger pasta collab and it was FIRE. Don't stop with these collabs!!!
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Eddie H.

Yelp
We visited on a Monday evening as a birthday dinner for the son-in-law. A hole in the wall eatery with authentic Italian food for sit down or take it home to cook it yourself. Efficient not pretentious, practical not posh, is the format of this hole in the wall restaurant. The taste was as genuine as if an Italian nonna spent the day cooking for you. The service was relatively fast with a counter to order at an food delivered to your table in a few minutes via friendly staff, not waiters needed. I definitely recommend this place and plan to return for good food in a simple but fun atmosphere
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Rusty H.

Yelp
I have been several times and liked it so much that I have brought several (many?) friends with me to introduce them to it. The food is good! The staff has great recommendations on what they like to help guide you. The food is out quick and hot. Highly recommend!
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Krupa H.

Yelp
Gambill's is a fun, family oriented, little gem in midtown. They were continuously busy/full the entire 1.5 hours that we were there. Additionally, the owner came by to check on the tables and make certain that everyone's needs were being met. I ordered the fettuccine bolognese, and I was disappointed with my dish. However, bolognese is challenging and I am very fussy about my bolognese (I have yet to find one that I love in Tulsa). My friends who ordered the piccata loved their food and, I have to admit, the piccata looked fantastic. I should also point out that the portions are massive, so go hungry and/or plan to share.
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Jared G.

Yelp
I had never been to Gambill's to eat. I have had their pasta, which is a flour and water base. However, I have not had the full experience. Gambill's touts from scratch offerings--from their pasta to their meatballs, pizza dough, and even the sauces. Gambill's atmosphere is a deli mixed with some New York Italian pastaria flair. Pictures adorn the walls, and It is a casual environment. After ordering your food from the front, the server will bring it out to you via a number system that is common in delis. For the first course, we were presented with the fried mozzarella with ranch and marinara. The fried mozzarella had a nice crust with a strong herb flavor that dominated the bite. The mozzarella was delicate. The crust-to-mozzarella ratio favored the crust. The ranch sauce had a creamy texture and a familiar taste. The marinara had strong beginning notes of garlic followed by tangy acidic notes of tomato, with endnotes of basil. The marinara was on the watery side and a pool of water had formed on the top. Next up, the fried mushrooms. These were delightful with a beautiful crispy crust and light salty seasoning. It seemed this dish was prepared by slicing mushrooms in half and blistering them in a fryer. The textural contrast of the crispy mushroom exterior was beautifully juxtaposed to the soft mushroom interior. Gambill's has a menu dedicated to focaccia bread. We were presented with the "Pesto+Cheese Focaccia." The offering was dense, thick, and crumbled as it pulled apart. Most focaccia has a crispy top and bottom with a light and well-aerated interior. The focaccia that was presented was tightly compacted with little aeration. The pesto on top added strong notes of basil and garlic. The first pasta course was spaghetti with meatballs in meat sauce. The pasta was cooked beautifully with a nice bite. The meatballs had a traditional meat and herb flavor profile, however, some were slightly tough. The meat sauce had a subtle tomato and water flavor profile with endnotes of ground beef. Like the marinara sauce, the sauce had separated and a pool of water and grease formed in the bowl. The second pasta dish was the "Alfredo Chicken Parm with Fettuccine." The chicken parm had a crispy golden crust with a herbaceous flavor profile. The ratio of crust-to-chicken leaned more on the crust than the chicken side. The chicken had separated from the crust, indicating either a frozen chicken breast was used or there was no dusting of the chicken with flour, then egg bath, and finally seasoning. The chicken is not pounded; rather, it is cut in a manner suggesting a meat wheel cut it. The Alfredo sauce featured beginning notes of salt and cream with middle notes of butter and endnotes of garlic and stringent parmesan. The sauce is smooth with a velvety texture. After a few bites, it was monotonal. For the pizza, we were presented with the Meat Lovers. It looked gorgeous with a beautiful char on the crust. Upon picking a slice up, the toppings began to fall off as the middle was soggy and the crust was incredibly thin in the middle and could not support the toppings. The pizza was heavy on the toppings with a balance of crust-to-toppings ratio heavily favoring the toppings. The meats featured a distinctly Mediterranean flavor profile akin to Greek seasoning. The bottom of the pizza was soggy and coated in grease and fell apart as we picked it up. For dessert, we tried the tiramisu and New York-style cheesecake. The tiramisu was sweet, with a soft texture of cream and cake. There was no discernible flavor and it needed coffee or some flavoring to brighten up the dessert. The New York cheesecake had a curdled texture as it had not been cooked properly. The flavor featured beginning notes of egg and sugar giving way to middle notes of cream cheese, and endnotes of charred cheesecake. Overall: Gambill's offers a dining experience that has clearly captured the hearts of many locals, earning a dedicated following. There were certainly some standout moments worth noting, such as the mushrooms. The portion sizes are impressively generous, offering great value for the cost. It is important to remember that we are not in New York City or Chicago. There are not many offerings quite like Gambill's in Tulsa that are trying to recreate that Italian pastaria flare. It's evident that Gambill's has crafted a menu that resonates with many. While I may not rush back immediately, I can see why others have made it a beloved local staple. I genuinely wish Hunter Gambill all the success in his culinary endeavors and look forward to seeing how his creations continue to evolve. Final score: 28/60 Average
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Sarah W.

Yelp
The food here is unreal! You can tell the pasta is fresh and made that day. The ricotta balls are unlike anything I've ever had! Pizza is great too! Takes a little longer than the pasta to get to your table but totally worth the wait. The ambiance feels like a classic Italian diner with the red checked table cloths. The owner is awesome, humble, and bussing tables to help out while the place is packed- which earns major respect in my opinion. Love the family owned feel here and will absolutely be back again!
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Jeff A.

Yelp
OMG, this place is real. They have their stuff together and organized. Easy to order and the most authentic italian cooking I've had in Tulsa. It's counter service but it works great. My rigatoni vodka was awesome. And the view from the next table's pizza looked like that may be the thing next time I come here. Aaaaaand.... they brew their own beer! The stout was great. get some focaccia btw
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Jeff M.

Yelp
Great restaurant! Tried out the spaghetti and butter sauce with sausage. It tasted really good. The pasta and sausage were both great quality and tasted amazing. I will say that this place can get lined up (especially on weekends), so you might have to wait a bit to find a table. Had to wait a little bit myself, but the wait was definitely worth it! Overall, the pasta was great and I would definitely return in the future!

Louise R.

Yelp
We found this very ordinary. The goat cheese salad had oddly cold, soggy cubes of pork belly or jowl that were disconcerting and unappealing. Caesar had food-service croutons, which are bad and easily replaced with delicious croutons that are made fresh. We got three different pasta dishes, one either Gorgonzola, one lemon and one Alfredo. All three were quite unremarkable. The pasta was freshly made but stuck together in clumps. Meh.

Heather Y.

Yelp
Great little hidden gem in Tulsa. Generous portions, homemade pasta, and foccacia bread make for a real treat. Our 11 yr old loved the fettuccine Alfredo and bread, plus the casual atmosphere. Fettucine bolognese was delicious. Weather was perfect so we sat on the patio. Our son loved it. You can't beat homemade sauces and pasta. Highly recommend. Casual dining plus they have some old school arcade games inside for the kids.
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Laura P.

Yelp
Very casual but excellent - just visiting Tulsa, wish they were in my neighborhood. Perfect

Larks T.

Yelp
Fettuccini noodles were way too thick and stick together, blue cheese sauce was kind of bland. If you get the bread, there is a lot.

Rachel M.

Yelp
My favorite restaurant! The most delicious, authentic Italian food. The brown butter pasta with grilled chicken is perfection. Their focaccia bread and homemade butter is delicious, as is the gelato. Incredible environment and the friendliest staff! Food is freshly made and you never have to wait long to get it. I don't live in Tulsa, but I come here every chance I get!

Tony W.

Yelp
First time trying Gambill's. Really enjoyed our experience. Order at the counter and grab a seat either inside or out. Plenty of seating options. There were seven of us. Ordered a pizza, lemon cream pasta, chicken Parmesan, goat cheese salad, fried mozzarella, penne with vodka sauce and focaccia with cheese. All of the food was outstanding. Very fresh and authentic. One small complaint was the fried cheese. One of my pieces was cold on the inside which isn't very appetizing. The focaccia probably could have been heated a little more. All of our entrees were top notch. The lemon cream pasta with chicken had great flavor and the pizza was cooked perfectly with a nice amount of char. I highly recommend Gambill's and will be back.
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Garen M.

Yelp
Excellent food! Good customer service and very clean. If you're looking for real deal pasta, this is your place!

Katie N.

Yelp
Would repeat. Not fancy. Not posh but great food! Quick and hot food. Great focaccia bread.
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Gwen C.

Yelp
This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. It's new in Tulsa. Their dinners are great. Their salads are wonderful. Everybody wants a piece of bread and you only need one loaf for everybody believe me, but you want it dressed so the wines they have wonderful wines you just tell the chef what you want and he can make it, they're awesome. Just a loving food goddess.

Ron B.

Yelp
Should of went to olive garden! You walk in and order from the counter and "yes it is pricey" when you pay it suggests a tip and I tipped 20% on a 30 dollar tab. Well all they do is deliver your food and told me that the beverage station and service ware is on the back "self serve" so be frugal when tipping cause there is no server. The food is plentiful but of lesser quality then I expected I ordered a house salad which was a big bowl of dark green lettuce, maybe butter lettuce, croutons and a small portion cup of Italian dressing which was more like an herb dressing. My entree was eggplant Parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo and was a large portion of pasta but the Alfredo sauce was mostly cream with and lacked cheese the eggplant wasn't ripe and tasted really bitter. In all not worth the money!
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Kristi O.

Yelp
The food was good and service was fast. You can tell the pasta is homemade. The bread and bruschetta was really good, different lots of garlic, which I like. The only negative was the fried mushrooms were not crispy at all. They seemed watery and mushy. The flavor on them was good in the breading and the sauce that came with was good, but I really wanted them to be crispy.
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Tiffany B.

Yelp
Pasta so undercooked it stuck to my teeth. Meatballs had the taste and texture of shredded cardboard. Worse than school cafeteria food

Roxanne C.

Yelp
Very casual Italian pasta and pizza. It's delicious! I have gone at least 5 times and I'm never disappointed. Pizza crust has a nice chew-delicious. The pasta is always amazing! Lots of different sauces to choose from.
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Steve B.

Yelp
So did a takeout order here. Supposed to be ready in 45 minutes. Arrived on time. Gee one of our pizza ovens is broken so it will be another 25 minutes. Sorry we are just busy. Very disappointing.
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Sheryl R.

Yelp
We loved all the homemade pasta options! Next time we will try pizza as well. Fried mushrooms were very tasty.

Jes B.

Yelp
I drive by this place all the time and have been curious . I was delighted that it was not only affordable but had excellent customer service and the food was good. I took home tiramisu to go and it did not disappoint. I'll be back to try more again soon!
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Andrew T.

Yelp
We were THRILLED with the simple perfection of the food at this Italian market in a storefront location. EVERYTHING seemed to be made from scratch in house. The pasta was unlike most available in that one can taste the freshness. Same with the meatballs. What really stole the show was the fresh focaccia bread with the best garlic butter I've ever had. Food was a 10 of 10. We'll be back!
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Nicole H.

Yelp
I ordered the eggplant parmesan with fettuccini ($20) for pick up via the app. When I got the dish home, I knew right away that something was not right as I could not cut through the eggplant with a knife! It was completely inedible. I think maybe it was undercooked and/or an old eggplant? I've made eggplant parm at home many times and have never had it come out like that. Since I couldn't find a phone number to call, I sent an email regarding the issue with my order. I received a reply back asking for more information about the order, which I promptly provided and then I never heard anything back. That was over a month ago. Will not be returning.
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Debbie V.

Yelp
Everyone's raving about this place and I can see why! The food is so so delicious. I could tell the minute I took a bite of my spaghetti that the noodles were homemade. So fresh and great texture. I had the spaghetti and meatballs. The portions are a good size, I have enough left for at least another meal. We also had calamari for an appetizer. It had fried peppercinis in it too, it was good! You order at the front and then grab a table and they bring it out to you. Everyone was friendly. The place was busy!
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Rachel S.

Yelp
I love pasta - anyone who knows me, knows I love pasta! I especially love homemade pasta, along with homemade sauces. And Gambill's is THE place to find both!! I used to live 2 minutes from them, which is both a great thing and a bad thing. :) Their Bolognese is an hours-long process, like 16 hours, according to their website; so you know it's good. Since I can't drink alcohol, they made their vodka sauce without the vodka, as the owner informed me he can't guarantee the alcohol would be cooked out in the sauce pan. Even without the vodka, the creamy sauce was amazing. Try their focaccia (fo-ka-cha) with bruschetta (brews-ketta) as both as housemade, and who doesn't love herb-y bread with fresh tomato, garlic and onion topping?? Place your order at the counter (don't forget to order dessert) and watch the kitchen staff prepare your order. If you're lucky, you might join them for dinner on a special collaboration week! Flo's, LaSalle's, Mac's BBQ - who else will they collab with??