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Baroncini

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104 S Linn St

Iowa City, IA 52240

+1 (319) 337-2048

http://www.baroncinirestaurant.com

Chef Baroncini's philosophy of using fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients is represented in his contemporary Italian cuisine. Gianluca Baroncini graduated from the Italian national culinary institute in Verona, Italy, in 1991. He is the former Executive Chef of Terrazza Di Giulietta in Verona, Italy, executive chef of the Mauro's catering. He worked as Assistant chef at the Ristorante Il Desco, which received a two star Michelin guide prestigious award in Verona, Italy. Gianluca worked at the Tiberio's, Il Giardino, and as assistant chef du rang at the prestigious Galileo, fine dining Italian restaurant in Washington D.C..

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4.0225 reviews

Jada C.

11/15/2025

Best Italian food in Iowa City! Authentic and fresh. Hard to get a table but more exciting when you get to go.

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Osvaldo D.

9/19/2025

It is simply the best Italian restaurant in Iowa. Gianluca Baroncini è un genio. Chef Baroncini's philosophy of using fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients is represented in his contemporary...

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Bobby C.

6/20/2025

Coming back for the lunch special I was a little underwhelmed. The pasta portions are small and somehow they have no glasses of wine except for one or two. Everything else is by the bottol - I...

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Gabby W.

11/30/2025

Had high hopes for this place unfortunately the service wasn't good. Food was mid..not really worth the $$ sadly

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Caitlin L.

12/13/2024

Fabulous!! The food, the ambiance, the staff all phenomenal. We stopped by for dinner before seeing a show nearby and highly recommend. You MUST make a reservation as people around us who did...

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