Gino’s

One of Bay Ridge’s finest eateries! Informal, friendly and food always consistently delicious! In over 20 years of dining at Gino’s I have never had a bad meal. Lots of inviting faces, high energy, waiters, servers aim to please. My kids have requested I send them Gino’s famous pasta fagioli to their college campuses (several hours away). Love their shrimp and beans or fried calamari. I recommend you start with those. Salads are always interesting and feature a farmed-​seasonal item. All their pasta dishes are better than home-​made, fish always fresh, chicken dishes are mouth watering. Prices are so affordable, we never mind dining with the entire family. WE LOVE THIS RESTAURANT… and the line waiting to get in will prove my review. Reservations are recommended. Enjoy!

The best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to. Delicious food, attentive, friendly staff, and the service is quick. I’ve eaten there many times, and I’m positive it is impossible to have a bad meal there. No matter how busy they get, the staff at Gino’s are always happy and smiling. It’s just a fun place to be. Gino’s is well worth going out of your way for, it’s just that good!

Gino’s is my everyday Italian spot. I highly recommend the grilled chicken and broccoli rabe for lunch. I stick to traditional dishes for dinner. Chicken Marsala and penne a la vodka are always a good choice. I loved the bake clams and fried calamari for starters. Definitely enough to share with the table. Stay away from the pizza there are other spots in the neighborhood that are much better.

Came here on a week night, place is huge with a combination of small and big tables. The bar is placed in the center of the restaurant with a brick oven along the side. This is one of the most authentic Italian eateries in Brooklyn as the menu selection based majority on fresh ingredients. My friend and I decided to share the dishes as we wanted to try different things. The gnocchi with tomato and basil was seasoned just right, I wanted extra parmesan cheese as I wanted creamy sauce, my friend opted out. We also tried the main entrée lamb chop with mashed potatoes, which was grilled just right. Overall, dining experience was nice, food was good, but on the pricey side.
Hard to find parking, there is valet though.

I’ve been coming here for over 6 years now and it never fails me! Great smiley place and good portions. Service is professional and playful when it came to my baby nephew.

The food was absolutely amazing with big yummy portions!!! Get the calamari, it will absolutely melt in your mouth. I can’t wait to go back. My only complaint was waiting so long to order and forever for a table even with a reservation.

My favorite place in Bay Ridge, great Italian food reasonably priced, my amply and I have been going for years, always a great night

We ordered a Margherita pie. The crusts were bland and as tasteless as the crust at Saraghina. The sauce/​fresh mozzarella ratio was off. It looked like it was a regular cheese pie — drowning in the fresh mozzarella.
The pizza was soggy — I realize this could be because we had it delivered. But come on — isn’t pizza *meant* to be delivered for parties, events???
Go for the entrees — though I can’t vouch for them since I haven’t tried them. Just skip the pizza.

had a reservation for 8 people still had to wait for 45 minutes outside, since there’s no waiting area
there were 4 couples
asked waiter to split the check 4 ways but I guess it was too complicated
since he said they don’t do that with nasty attitude
ridiculing me throughout our dining experience
food is okay I’ve had better food at local pizzerias for the fraction of the price minus obnoxious waiter
will not come back ever.

The pizza gets 4 stars.
Really good pizza.
It can get pricey if you start piling on their toppings, which i don’t think are really worth it.
I like their slices– big, hearty, fresh, quality, very filling. And the best part is that the pizza still tastes great the next day– cold or microwaved. That’s a rare find. Usually, next day pizza tastes like rubber. Also the crust is great– crispy and soft enough to be yummy. Oh and they give you freshly grated parmesan cheese for the pizza, not that bottled cheap stuff.
they deliver quickly but you have to pay a $ 2 delivery charge (that’s separate from tip).
I tried their calamari. It was just okay. They weren’t heavily breaded, not too oily, just basic. The marinara sauce could be more flavorful. Not sure what the rest of their food tastes like– so no comment there.

From the fried calamari and the fried zucchini to their amazing garlic-​oil combo for the bread… OMG! SO DELICIOUS! I could eat a whole loaf!
I had the chicken paillard and my friend had the chicken cutlet parmigiana — amazing!
They had a special dessert for my friend’s birthday and it was to die for!
Two thumbs up!
Eddie :)

What happened to Gino’s? New owners? Had a meal there this past Sunday and it was terrible. My personal pizza was brought out all soggy. Everything fell off the slice when I picked it up which I expected since it was brought out with what looked like a puddle of marinara in the middle of the pie. I didnt even want to take a bite but I did which only annoyed me more. The pizza was terrible. My mother ordered pasta fagioli which she liked and a salad. The salad was literally drowned in olive oil and full of wilted greens. We asked for the manager and I asked him if the salad looked fresh. «Yes it looks fresh to me» I wanted to my best impersonation of Gordon Ramsey right there but I held back the profanity laced insults and just asked to have it removed from the bill along with the pie. What happened to you Gino’s you used to be good now you’re not even mediocre at best.

If I could give zero stars I would. We were hoping to find a new restaurant to frequent since we like to go out to dinner regularly. We had a reservation for last night. Walked in at the time of our reservation and the place was packed. We walked up to the hostess who had our reservation, only to be told that they did not have a table for us. She didn’t say, it’ll be a few minutes. She said, «we don’t have a table for you.» When we said, «then what’s the point of a reservation?» She shrugged her shoulders at us.
If that’s the way you treat your customers, I don’t care how good your food is, I’m not wasting my time or my money. This is Brooklyn, if I want good food and good service, there are plenty of other places to get it.
Here’s a tip: teach your hostess how to hostess!

I’ve been to Gino’s twice, and left full and happy both times :)
On my first visit I ordered the Chicken Francese, which was awesome! The chicken was cooked perfectly and was super tender. The sauce was just the perfect consistency, not too thick or thin.
On my second visit I ordered the Penne Vodka, which was also very good and free of peas and pancetta.
Also, the portions are huge!
I had to deduct 1 star because it does get really crowded– and wait time can be pretty long.
I will be back, maybe I’ll even try out the pizza next time :)

Went there awhile back and didn’t have such a memorable experience. From small dishes to short tempered staff. Wasn’t fun.
However– years later I came again with family, and not only was the food good but the service was happy, and friendly. They were also very kid friendly. Portions were normal size not huge but prices seemed fair.
I’d go back again for sure and give it a 3^rd try.

I had lunch here, yesterday, and was not disappointed! The staff were very attentive and warm, the restaurant was clean and the background music was soothing. I ordered the mixed greens salad with cranberries for my appetizer, and linguini with grilled calamari and tomatoes, in black olive spread for my entrée. Both were delicious and freshly made. If you’re in Bay Ridge, and are in need of a pasta fix, then let Gino’s indulge your appetite!
Happy dining!

This restaurant’s reputation precedes itself and I couldn’t wait to try it after hearing so much about it from people I know and online.
The fried calamari and mussels in white sauce were both excellent. Mussels were fresh and the sauce was perfect. No option for grilled or sauteed calamari, just fried. That’s OK though because the calamari wasn’t overly breaded or greasy.
Penne vodka was ham! Probably the best iteration I’ve had of this dish anywhere. Cooked perfectly ie) al dente and not too soggy, which is the downfall at most restaurants. The sauce was simply delicious and not too cheesy and the fresh parsley enhanced the flavor. Good portion size.
We also ordered a cheese pizza with sausage. Good flavor but a bit too salty. Ditto for the mixed green salad — good flavor but too salty.
Linguini with white clam sauce was OK, a bit disappointing considering the restaurant’s rep. Rich broth, pasta was a bit too overcooked, and OK flavor. No clams in shell.
Atmosphere was nice and service by the waiter was very good. He had a sort of New Yorker immigrant charm and he was thoughtful — ie telling me not to let my son touch the menu then put his fingers in his mouth cuz its dirty. Thanks bro! I didn’t pay this time but I hope my friend gave him a good tip.
Price point is great for the quality of food and the nice atmosphere.

I actually really love the food here and in the past would have given Gino’s 5 stars but recently the SERVICE has been so BAD. We had a reservation for 6:30 but did not get seated until 20 minutes later. When we got seated, there was no water and the waiter did not come to introduce himself. I had to ask for everything: bread, black pepper, and cheese to put on my entrée. I’ve noticed that this happens every time I go there now.
I have been coming to Gino’s probably for 10 years, I love their fried calamari, zucchini, penne vodka, and grilled chicken entrée.
If Gino’s management is reading this, please fix the service!

This was my first time sitting down to eat here and I was not disappointed. Plus it was my friends birthday thats why I came in. Service was fast and very good being it was quite early.
I told my friend order anything its your birthday which he replied he cant eat red meat, doctors orders oohh boy.
I had the Veal Medallions with prosciutto, eggplant, fresh mozzarella and broccoli rabe. The veal was very good with a lite sauce, a very satisfying meal. I wiped my plate clean.
My friend had the Chicken Cutlet Parm, I told him he was a cheap date if that is all your ordering. Lol
We shared a plate of Fried Calamari appetizer which was very very good!
This place offers simple meals that arent at wallet busting prices. The whole meal was only $ 53 which was not bad at all.
This is a true gem in Bay Ridge that offers very good quality meals.

We had a part of 100 people here and Gino’s was able to manage.
The courses were spaced out but you wouldn’t notice if you’re with good company.
It’s an italian restaurant so the food can be heavy.
Bread: Warm and soft with a crunchy crust
Pasta: Al dente with a creamy sauce: I guess you can’t go wrong with this one.
Main Course: I had the veal. For me, it was ok. Maybe I just don’t prefer veal. It seemed to salty for my taste. Should have got the salmon.
Desert: Cheesecake was BAD. Never again will I have their cheesecake. BUT, their ice cream with bits of pistachio was SO GOOD! You must try this!
Thanks Gino.

La pizza es rica pero no es la mejor comida italiana que he comido.