First of all, this place deserves a shot based on service alone. Everyone was friendly from the moment I walked through the door. You can tell they care about their customers. If you don't believe me, just look at their replies to other reviews on Yelp. They take time to write actual responses to the reviews which is more than most places will do. The food was nothing to complain about. From the bread basket appetizer to our Kahlua chocolate cake, every bite was delicious. We tried their pizza, lobster ravioli, and chicken parm. The portions were perfect for the price. The ambiance was pretty cool when we walked in. They have lots of cool decorative pieces that go along with the pirate theme. I will say that I felt that the music, though not bad, did not really fit with the theme of the restaurant. If I had one gripe, I would say that the entrance is confusing. The host stand is at the door coming from the hotel lobby. If you're not coming from the hotel, you feel kind of awkward walking in through the external door and have to walk through the restaurant to get to the host stand. read more

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This was our first time at Gambi's. We ordered the beet and goat cheese salad to share, veal ravioli and lasagna bolognese. All of it was amazing and reasonably priced. Service was excellent! Everything came out in a perfectly timed manner. We never waited nor felt rushed. We are already planning to go back next week because there's so much more on the menu we want to try. read more

The breakfast was good, the staff was friendly and professional, great service. I enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant/lounge with its pirate theme. read more

First time in as a local. Had the lasagna bolognese and caesar on a Thursday night . Food was tasty and nice portions. Yes location is unusual in a best western but pleasantly surprised. Bartender was prompt. Only suggestion space the salad and entree, both came at the same time read more

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

We went in for a late night dinner last night and were welcomed the moment we stepped in. Our server Obed was so nice and made sure to engage with us, constantly coming over to make sure everything tasted ok and we didn't need any refills. He started up conversations and was a really nice guy! The food was extremely good. I got the gnocchi with chicken and Alfredo sauce ($23+ $6 for the chicken) and it tasted hot and fresh. My meal filled me up very quickly and the Alfredo sauce was nice and creamy. My brother got chicken tenders ($11) and he said it was some of the best he's ever had haha and rated it a 10/10 in his personal opinion. My dad got a linguine pescatora and said it was delicious. However a few (I believe it was around 5 or so) of the mussels were closed so we told our waiter Obed and he greatly apologized and brought us out a new plate with several open mussels and bread on the house. We also got mango and strawberry gelato for dessert which was very delicious and tasted of real fruit. The environment was nice with the music not being too loud and we could have a conversation at room volume and still hear each other. The decor around the restaurant was so pretty and well placed as well as it really tied the pirate theme together. From the outside we were hesitant if this restaurant would be good due to the semi-odd placement of where it was located but from the second we stepped in we had a great time. Hopefully the next time we come back we can bring my mom and sister, thanks for the wonderful hospitality Gambi's! read more

So, Friday night and we were bored with the usual "Happy Hours". We found out about Gambi's. Previously located in Somerset, but they moved to an unlikely location in Sparks on Nugget Blvd. adjacent to the old Nendels (Only important to us Sparks people). The Italian food rivals all of the other restaurants in the Reno/Sparks area. According to Yelp, they are not open yet, but they are (for the last two weeks). Oh, and the wine, Lido Bay is out of this world! Please give them a try and ask for Obi and he will take good care of you! read more

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Just wow!! Chicken marsala is the best I ever had! Burgers are awesome as well. Bartenders on point and plenty of TVs for the game. Piano player on Fridays. A real fun chill place!!! read more

This 5-star restaurant is a hidden gem! Inside the Best Western Plus (55 E. Nugget Ave in Sparks) Gambi's reinvented itself after recently moving into their new digs. First of all, the new space is enormous - It's got the same pirate theme but several levels up - with lots of comfortable seating including booths and blue velvet chairs. A wrap around bar where you can watch your cocktail being served up along with several tv's throughout the entire restaurant. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week. We stopped in for lunch and I ordered the chicken parm sandwich with fries and my husband ordered the Captains omelet. Both were excellent! Our server, Bryant, was very attentive and checked on us several times. This is such a great spot - big portions and all items reasonable priced - such a fun place. We will be bringing our friends and out-of-town guests here. read more

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The server we got was very nice and helpful. The food tasted great and was reasonably priced. There was live music from someone playing the piano and the restaurant was clean and warm but didn't feel sterile. read more

Found this place randomly and was pleasantly surprised, the atmosphere was pirate themed, which we personally found very cool and unique, especially for the reno/sparks area. Our server joe was charismatic and engaged in our table. The bartender victoria made us some spectacular cocktails, and even when busy still checked in on us. The food was very well portioned for the price. The lobster ravioli was delicious however the sweet sauce was a bit overbearing. The chicken Alfredo quesadilla and garlic fries were both amazing. read more

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I invited a large group,, 9 people to be exact, to try this restaurant. The food was delicious! The service was great. I will be coming back to try other dishes. The ambiance was fun. I thank Yelp for the recommendation. read more

Our server was so over loaded. No bussers and no help for our server. I blame management. They need to schedule more help. Our orders were incomplete and a to go order was not even put in. Caesar salad was put in and not served but charged. No one knew how to do a refund. Desert took over a half hour and we received our check before it was even served. Some of our dinner dishes were still on the table when we left. read more

Yes! Good food. Attentive service. Fun ambiance. Trivia night. Piano night. Good experience. read more

Ambiance: the decor is creepy. Very dated "1970's". Skull light fixtures. Skull and crossbones everywhere. Is more certified low class bar lounge setting. Dark and smelly. The waiter was not prepared to start his shift. Rushing to take orders . Stated specials but didn't know what they were. The food was 1/2 good . I ordered the ravioli special. Three were house made and two very large frozen prepared product . My husband had a personal pizza just ok . Best part of the entire mess was 3 ravioli, snd the Italian sausage that was in the sauce, and on the pizza. I would not recommend this place . read more

Once again.... Gambis new location in Sparks did not disappoint. A great meal...grilled sturgeon with asparagus & Risotto..paired with a Lido Bay Pinot..and delicious desert cheesecake & canoli. Come by and check them out...! read more

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

Breakfast was amazing! Waiter was very nice. My potatoes were warm and flavorful. My omelette was delicious. The Bloody Mary mix is made in house and was superb read more

The restaurant itself wasn't bad, can't expect too much being in a best western. St least they finally have one so that people staying there don't always have to go to the nugget or dennys. The food however was not so great. We got there in time for breakfast still I ordered over medium eggs and got scrambled. I like scrambled but the eggs tasted like the powdered fake eggs that most hotels serve. If you only get eggs one way because they don't have real eggs then the server should have said something. We tried, we hated, we won't be back. read more

It was horrific. The meal took a very long time l to get brought out, and when it did it tasted like cardboard and sadness. Barely anyone else in the restaurant for breakfast and yet it still took almost 2 hours for French toast. They also forgot about me multiple times throughout my experience. The space was decorated nicely and had a pirate themed however it couldn't make up for the food and experience. read more

While more of a sports bar, they did accommodate a group of us with kids. Tried an old fashioned cocktail, calamari, stuffed mushrooms, chicken Marsala and chicken Parmesan. The old fashioned was decent, nothing special but the glass it is served in, while cool looking, is cumbersome to drink from. The stuffed mussels, while tasty, were tiny. I mean REALLY tiny and pricey. Not a good appetizer for sharing. Calamari were cooked nicely. Not too greasy and not overcooked. But again, for the price, the portion size could have been larger. The chicken Parmesan was excellent. Nice crunch on the breading, the large breast was moist and lots of cheese. Also tried the chicken Marsala, which was also nice. Good portion size and the chicken was nice and tender and the sauce was creamy and mushroom forward. I was told it would be served with asparagus (which I love), but it was served with zucchini instead. Still tasty, but I was a little disappointed. Service was slow for us, but they were kinda busy, so understandable. We would still definitely return. read more

Second time here, just decided to take myself out for a late lunch and it was great had the beet salad and the Arancini Balls everything was great. Service a little slow but I was not in a rush.. will definitely be back. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, lunch was great, service is outstanding, prices very fair. Coming back for more! read more

This was a cool find! The location threw me off for a moment but the experience did not disappoint. Gabby was our server and she was amazing, when we couldn't figure out what to choose her suggestions did not disappoint. I enjoyed that the cook even came out to check how everything was! Food was delicious, the vibes were unique and fun. Will definitely be back again! My only complaint would be the patrons, the gentleman at the table next to me was disgusting if the place wasn't busy I probably would have requested a new table and other people needed to stop being rude to servers when there were only two of them and they were killing it. If you visit a place people remember you are not the only one being served. read more

Excellent experience at lunch yesterday! We started with their wonderful stuffed mushroom which were spicy and very tasty. I had the chicken parm sandwich which was perfect and the side salad with white balsamic dressing is addicting! The service was terrific and I loved how spacious yet cozy the place is, with super fun decorations. This place is a hidden gem and I'll be going back regularly! 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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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

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

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

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

Ate dinner here for the first time after reading about the restaurant on Yelp. Our meal was everything the other reviewers said about the restaurant, service, and food. Good value for a hard-earned dollar. AND, live piano music on Friday and Tuesday evenings. If you like Italian/American food, give Gambi's a try; you will not be disappointed! read more

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

Omg! This place catered my 50th birthday! Amazing food. Bartender Roger advised the Mushroom stuffed gnocchi. Delicious! Fun crew, enjoying it once a week now. read more

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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

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

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

We thankfully got seated without a reservation for two, however they failed to inform us that the server in our section had quit. So we waited for 40 minutes to have someone come by and ask for our order (no we didn't even get our drink order in at this point). We waited another 40 minutes to get our food AND drinks.... We understood that it wasn't our servers fault, who informed us she was working well after her shift had ended but it was rough. When we got our food, my pasta was cold and they didn't bring our app. To add salt to the wound, it was expensive and we had to leave to go get food afterwards as the servings were small (maybe would've been fine if we got our app and dessert....). This was our first time at Gambis and we wanted a local dining restaurant in Sparks to call home, but we don't want to go back and experience anything like this again. Valentine's fail... read more

Awesome local hidden gem. It has an amazing and unique aesthetic. I highly reccomend

It's new, but has quality food. Great place to eat. Freshness is tasted no matter what you order.

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

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

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