Been there for lunch had the chicken parm sandwich a couple weeks later winter for dinner had the chicken marsala excellent and then I'll be back again this February 14th for Valentine's Day and I will have a great dinner as usual read more

Great first time experience dining at this restaurant to celebrate my birthday with my husband. Matt, our server is very attentive, personable and funny. We enjoyed all the food we ordered from cocktails, appetizers, entrees and dessert. The only thing is I found a rock about the size of a marble in my Linguine Pescatora . We also find it odd that we had to pay for bread but it didn't stop us from ordering it with our entrees. There are large TVs on the walls which made it a bit distracting while having an intimate dinner. read more

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The food was good but the service was painfully slow. We were greeted very well though by the hostesses. It was also very cold in there. Great ambiance though with the pirate theme read more

If you are looking for fantastic food in a casual, relaxed atmosphere and beyond excellent customer service--this is the place. Homemade Italian cuisine with interesting twists in on a few of the dishes. We enjoyed the pirate theme...especially once our waiter explained the connection between that and the family owned winery (we look forward to visiting Lodi just for Lido wines). This is a hidden, local gem for certain. This place had it all and we will delve back! read more

Great ambiance with new menu/hours/private parties with plenty of seating for any size for any sporting event with a wide range of TVs. Try a Mermaid Lemon Drop read more

Gambi's - New bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

I had the distinct pleasure of dining at this restaurant last night. my mind was blown by the logos, yummy ambience the overall just tear taking and creating a really high level dining experience. we had hamburgers. We had chicken Parmesan. We had ribeye steaks. We went through that menu pretty thorough every item on point 100%. The company i work with is Grappling Experiance a traveling jiu-jitsu tournament. we are on the road nonstop and eat everywhere. this spot is by far the best food and service we have had all year and will be making Gambis our permanent choice when we are in the Reno and Sparks Nevada area. we had the pleasure of meeting the proprietor Spencer Armstrong, who came out, greeted us and asked us how our mail was. I was blown away by his professionalism. His ability to handle a large group and produce such phenomenal food. I was not solicited to write this review I asked for their information so I can do this. Spencer and his team killed it with a K I cannot wait to come back. I cannot wait to try their brunch their breakfast buffet their lunch menu. I cannot wait to eat through this menu the next time. chef Spencer, you rock Big Red!!! read more

Gambi's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Good food friendly staff nice clean restaurant. A lot of good beers on tap to choose from. And also a great pirate theme/ decor.

The food at Gambi's was actually quite good--much better than I expected for a restaurant located inside a Best Western. My daughter ordered the burger and loved it (though a note to the marketing team: the burger looked nothing like the photo in the elevator). I had the wedge salad and stuffed mushrooms, both of which were flavorful and well-prepared, though the portion of mushrooms felt a bit small for the price. The restaurant space itself is massive, which can make it feel a little empty and impersonal, especially during slower hours. They also tend to keep the music a bit too loud and the air conditioning uncomfortably cold--even for someone like me who usually prefers a chilly room. When we arrived for lunch around 11:30 AM, the restaurant was completely empty. We actually thought it was closed and nearly left before confirming with the front desk that it was open. Some better signage or a friendly greeter would go a long way. My biggest complaint is about the buffet breakfast. The quality and variety were underwhelming, and staff began hovering near guests around 8:45 AM, urging them to take what they wanted because the food wouldn't be replenished--even though the buffet was supposed to stay open until 9:00 AM. Coffee and water were also removed before closing time, which felt rushed and unwelcoming. If you advertise a breakfast buffet until 9:00, it should remain fully stocked and accessible until then. The staff presence also made several guests visibly uncomfortable. Overall, while lunch and dinner were surprisingly enjoyable, the breakfast experience left a lot to be desired. read more

Excellent food and service! Love the ambience here too, the decor is super eclectic and fun. I always recommend this spot to friends and family for their special occasions and even for a casual meal. Awesome wait staff and the kitchen does great getting food out in a timely manner. Prices are really reasonable for portion sizes and everything tastes homemade and delicious. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Heard about a new place and after looking them up online decided to try it. Excellent experience from start to finish, will definitely be back. read more

Food was decent. Service was very slow and unprofessional. It took over an hour to get our entrees and server continued to disappear for long periods of time. The restaurant was not busy for the service to take this long. On top of that the server could not read his own hand writing and came back to ask what I ordered to drink because of that. To my surprise he did that a second time for my meal as well. The decor was interesting with a lot of skulls. The napkin holders were actually skulls. Overall I would say I gave 2 stars only because the food wasn't horrible. read more

Had a reservation, only table was next to the hostess stand. Ordered rigatoni and bread. Rigatoni was over cooked and in pieces. bread arrived after the meal was done. The noise level was extreme, impossible to carry on a conversation. It is possible that if we seated somewhere different the experience would be better. read more

Let's just start off with the food, came out quick, came out perfect and delicious. Our server Matthew was a very excellent and friendly gentleman and knew how to entertain guest, that puts the service at a 10/10. The environment was calm and relaxing, not too loud not too quiet. Also a very inexpensive restaurant for the quality of the food. 10/10 overall. The bartender also knew how to make a drink the right way Five star easy read more

This place is hilarious. Feels like stepping into a restaurant in the Goonies. Great service

Staff are friendly but the food is mediocre at best. The breakfast buffet is very basic, they advertise donut dili dry but packaged nasty donuts. Food is very basic, no bacon on the two days we were there. Inquired about Nutella and was told they only get it infrequently because it is so expensive and the kids go crazy for it. Dinner was had very basic standard offerings , soulless offerings. The place has no soul, If you have a choice go elsewhere. It's fine for dinner if you are stuck in the hotel and cannot get anywhere else. No idea how this place gets above 4* average. read more

Second attempt at lunch at Gambi's was fantastic. Burger, fries and appetizers cooked to perfection and as ordered. Staff was exceptional and attentive. Experience worthy of a five star review. read more

The food was just as good as the service! Our server Bryant was very attentive and helpful! Would come back because of Bryant!

Nice ambiance, very much a middle of America restaurant. Food-wise, nothing was that sophisticated or great (from a foodie that food from all over the world), but not bad either. The salmon was a bit too creamy, and the chicken Parmesan recommended by our waitress as the best dish on the menu was nothing that tasty. Loved that kids meal was priced very reasonably, especially for those of us traveling and don't have a sitter. Service was pretty slow for how not busy the restaurant was, but staff were all very friendly. 3 Star for food, and 5 Star for Ambiance and service. read more

Excellent food and we had the best server Gabby! So sweet and accommodating. She is a keeper

Let me start by saying the food is amazing. Very pleased with the chicken Marsala and the veal ravioli. Not the best I've had but very good. The theme made no sense at all. Pirates and Italian food? The pirate theme was very cool and the atmosphere was kinda fun but it was super out of place. The service left some room to be desired. We got a reservation and when we walked in (9:00 on a Sunday) it was not busy at all... maybe two other people in there. No one was at the host counter and it took about 3-4 minutes to get someone's attention to be seated. We were seated in the bar which was fine but the whole time we could hear the wait and kitchen staff chatting about lord knows what very loudly and the bartender was telling someone at the bar about how he didn't understand the pirate theme either. This would have been a bit more understandable if we didn't have a reservation and the restaurant was busy. Really we got reservation and no one was there and we weee still seated in the bar? And the host even lit the candle at our table and told us it was to add ambiance. Last thing was I ordered a Sierra Nevada pale ale which was listed as a draft beer on the menu. I'm pretty sure I got a can of beer pored into a glass as it was only about 3/4 full. I'm giving it a 4/5 stars as the food really was very good and the price was very reasonable. I was between a 3 and a 4 but since we came late in a Sunday I don't want to negatively affect the average since again the food was surprisingly good. The vibe was way off though. We will likely try it again in a few months during a more busy time to see if we have better results read more

Shout out Joe! Awesome service, food was delicious. Live music added to the lovely atmosphere

Food was good and I would go again. We went around 10pm and the dinner was still open and had a good time.

This treasure of a restaurant was an unexpected surprise! The food was amazing!! The service was very attentive and the ambience incredibly unique!!! Almost an elevated Pirates of the Caribbean vibe!! My husband and I loved it! read more

Nice environment and excellent service. Really nice food at convenient prices. Key thing they're open until late which is great if you're visiting Sparks. read more

Gambi's - Rigatoni Bolognese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Great service. Great food!!!!! Loved the ambiance and vibe. I would definitely come back again. I had the ny steak and it was cooked perfectly as well as my gf salmon. read more

Food is great and the experience is awesome great place to hangout with friends and the Cheff definitely makes the food with passion and love, I can't emphasize enough on how great the vibe is very chill and refreshing, service is also excellent and the place is clean + read more

Honestly great and delicious Italian food and the drinks from the impressive bar were just as good. The atmosphere is extremely inviting and comfortable and the service was excellent. Seriously I have nothing bad to say about Gambi's. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

While it is attached to the Best Western, don't be fooled. The food is real authentic Italian cuisine. Tastes fresh and full of quality. Fun theme and decorations. Good wines, great appetizer, and really enjoyed the mushroom-sage soup. Pasta was cooked properly, with sauces that didn't over take the meal. Just awesome. Lastly, the service is top notch. Matt was very attentive, had great suggestions. We'll be back. read more

Went for breakfast. Food was cold. Pancakes would not let butter spread easily let alone melt. Felt like the breakfast plates were made from their breakfast buffet leftovers which closed about an hour or so before we arrived. Scrambled eggs were like powdered eggs. Potatoes very greasy. Really wanted to support this local business to help them do well. Spent over $50 for the two breakfasts and coffee. Totally not worth what we paid. Did let server know about the cold food. As we were the only customers in the restaurant, definitely food could have been better prepared. Will not re-visit nor feel could recommend. read more

We sat there for 10 minutes, and no one help us. There's 1 guy at the next table and he's just chatting with the customers And 1 girl at the bar also just chatting with a 1 customer. Only 1 table was occupied by a party and 1 customer at the bar read more

First time at that restaurant and we all enjoyed our food and the server was so attentive.

Don't order the lasagna. It has zero flavor. It tastes like straight tomato sauce noodles and ricotta cheese.

Looking for a great place to eat or to impress a date? This pirate themed restaurant and bar is absolutely gorgeous! We stopped in for just a drink and had a couple of Moscow Mules and the stuffed mushroom sampler..Needless to say: Great Food and Service! We will be back! I can't wait to try the cioppino and the mussel and clam apps! read more

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Great place that I have been going to, service and food is excellent! Gambi's catered my son's graduation party and everything was awesome!! Great thanks to Spencer for all he did! read more

First off, we were greeted at the door with a " we've been waiting for you. Glad you got here." The service was outstanding. The waiter had a great personality. The atmosphere was casual but elegant. We thought we might have been under dressed but we were assured we were fine and we saw many other people in jeans. We started with stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer. These were amazing. Probably the best we have ever had. Then our dinner arrived, Chicken Piccata and Chicken Parmigiana. Both were excellent. I would recommend this restaurant and will definitely be returning soon. read more

The food was great but the service was terrible. 1 1/2 hours we waited for the main course. The waiter never checked back. To finally get our bill, it was two hours and I had to hunt for the waiter and tell him to bring the bill. I asked to talk with the owner and he never came out. This is the second time I have been there and the first time, the service was good. This time, blah. It is part of the best western so guess they don't need local people to come. Too bad. I planned to make it a favorite but not ever, ever going back. read more

Gambi's restaurant is located in the Best Western Plus where my daughter and I stayed while I was in Sparks on business. While we enjoyed a good dinner the first night, on the second night after ordering mussels for my main course, when they were delivered and I began to eat them, I became aware of a bad taste and smell from them. Since I've enjoyed dining on a lot of mussels in other states, there was no doubt in my mind these were bad. I waited for 4-5 minutes for our waiter to return and finally had to flag down another server to ask for him that took several more minutes. When he did arrive, I told him the mussels were bad and I wasn't going to eat them, so he had to return them to the kitchen and the chef. He did take the plate back only to return and tell me the chef was busy but would take a look at them and let me know his decision. After more minutes, he returned with the menu to ask if I wanted to order something else and I wouldn't be charged for the dish. No apologies, no appearance of the chef. My appetite had disappeared, so we paid the check and left. It wasn't long before I began having symptoms of food poisoning, checked out of the hotel a day early, and drove 4 1/2 hours home. There was no refund for the last day of my reservation because I had made it through Trivago. I do not recommend this restaurant! read more

I came to have dinner with my family and it was amazing. As soon as you step inside the restaurant it is beautifully decorated in pirate theme. We had Joe as our server. He had great customer service due to his attentiveness and charisma. We each ordered separate dishes and were fascinated by how delicious each one was. The cook also came to greet us and give us a little background information of how they started. Overall, I highly recommend this place to eat. I also feel like everything was priced fairly for the quantity and quality. read more

Went to dinner with wife and cousins. Dinner was amazing, the stuffed mushrooms were delicious. The live piano music was a nice touch. The key lime pie and the orange sponge cake were well worth it as well. Wife love her spaghetti and meatball entre, and I had the chicken parmigiana which had a very good marinara sauce. The service was great as well, would recommend everyone go. read more

We had the fish & chips. When I eat fish this way I like it crispy this was done to perfection. We shared a cup of their lobster bisque. What a tasty delight it was probably the best I've ever eaten. Lobster in every spoonful. If you haven't tried this place yet put it on your list. You won't be disappointed. read more