Marissa V.

Been wanting to come here for their steaks but I decided to give the fettuccine a try. Amazing the apple tart was delicious as well. You must give it a try I need to go back to try the key lime pie and to try other dishes on the menu. I love the aesthetic of the restaurant. The bruschetta was very delicious as well. I also ordered the garlic bread as a side. I say if you get any pasta the garlic bread is a good choice. The parking is simple because it's at a hotel. Reservations are easy to make online . And you can also join the waitlist. The lady who helped us was very attentive always checking if we needed something. Check them out my Reno, Sparks area folks.

Brandon W.

This restaurant was unexpectedly fun. Located in the same lot as the Best Western on Nugget Ave, you wouldn't expected such an amazing dining experience at this location. But it happened. First we were greeted by a pretty chill host after coming into one of their side doors, (they should consider having someone man both sides though) but we were promptly seated after walking towards the front. For their appetizer we had their Calamari along with their Chips (regular potato chips) and dip. The Calamari was buttery, crispy and delicious served with a tangy mayo (maybe a lemon aioli) and marinara sauce. Both were good. Fritzie W. Didn't like the cream cheese based dip with the chips. It wasn't hot enough. We'll put a pin in that. I thought the flavor was good despite. Our waiter was courteous and for the most part attentive, but as it got a bit busier he was delayed in the little requests. The restaurant got busier, so much so one of the patrons got up to play the piano located in the corner of the room. It made for a fun ambiance. Shout out to one of the waitresses Nikki who it was her second day having tremendously courteous and great energy and engagement bringing over our main courses. Fritzie had a Chicken Marsala and veggies and I went for a NY Steak and veggies. Fritzie cited she would enjoy her Masala but again, the temperature became an issue. It wasn't too hot. I enjoyed my steak, medium well, temperature for me was acceptable, not sizzling but I had no quarrels about it. It was an overall satisfactory and delicious tasting serving of protein and while I was expecting various veggies on my plate, there was only asparagus. Both dishes were served with mashed potatoes, seasoned, flavorful yet, not served too hot. You know that hot you get when it's serve it fresh off the stove or straight off the grill with a satisfying sizzle and warmth that says "hey, your meal is ready and be careful that plate is hot." No, it was more or less, a safe temp, edible though. We finished the night with a house made tiramisu that was soft, delicious. Overall, a surprisingly great visit with a few ideally that made for a hope or desire to improve. There may be a round 2 in the future. Fritzie W. may want to try their pasta.

Jim G.

Welcome to the Twilight Zone The search for a nice Italian meal on a Monday night in Reno proved to be a minor challenge, but we found this quirky place in Sparks that had pretty solid reviews. Yes, Monday nights are notoriously the day people actually take a day off in the restaurant business here in Washoe County. Upon entry you realize this is going to be a unique experience. Pirate theme? Goth theme? Italian restaurant theme??! The restaurant, which is part of the Best Western hotel, is large, open, comfortable, cool and eclectic. It also boasts a private room for parties that is suuuuuper cool. Our party of 6 sat at a large round table which made conversation a breeze. 3 more guests would have easily fit. Our Server, the incomparable Gabi, made our time there a night to remember. Cute, funny, sarcastic, genuine... she was an absolute joy. She gave us great recommendations, kept us watered up, alcoholed, laughtered up, etc. So a big thank you and shout out! How was the food, you ask???! Absolutely fantastic! I must say I was skeptical, despite the good reviews, but it outperformed masterfully.. The house salad, the Wedge and the Caesar salads were super tasty with excellent dressings. The garlic bread (we ordered 3 servings) was super garlicky and perfectly crisp. We also ordered an appetizer of stuffed mushrooms that were about my favorite thing, besides the tantalizing Bruschetta! The mains were also plentiful, tasty and perfectly cooked. The Chicken Parmesan could be cut with a fork, the Picatta was sublime, the Lasagna was huge and perfect. Everything was truly top notch including the excellent bar drinks. The bartender was a little slammed so the drinks were occasionally tardy, but Gabi covered for it well with the laughter and smiles. We were at Gambi's for 2 1/2 hours with never a dull moment. We finished with a piece of Key lime pie and a couple of "small" cannoli's (they were huge)! Yum, Yum, Yum! It's going to be a big menu to work through, but challenge accepted! We are thinking our company Christmas Party has found a new home. Keep up the great work!!! Cheers JimG

Gambi's catered our wedding in April 2026, and it is still the talk of the town. David and Spencer were absolutely fantastic to work with, communicated throughout the entire planning and implementation phase. They were always prompt to respond to any questions or concerns we had until every potential issue was resolved. OMG the food was OUTSTANDING! Guests stated they never had such amazing wedding food before. We never worried about how the appetizers or the main course was because we knew their food was the best in town. They did not disappoint! Since our wedding friends and family informed us they frequented Gambi's numerous times after and they are hooked! We highly recommend visiting Gambi's or using them for all your catering needs! Thanks David & Spencer for making our day so perfect!

Alicia W.

I had been to a Yelp Elite event at Gambi's in the past when they were located in Somersett. I was excited to try their newer Sparks location but was sadly pretty disappointed. The new location is attached to a hotel, so there's plenty of parking. They also have late opening hours, so there's a restaurant option at the hotel during majority of the hours of the day/night which is nice. A friend and I came here for dinner and we literally waited over 30 mins and still nobody had come by to greet us or take drink orders. We were busy catching up, so I really didn't notice at first. Once I did, I had to flag someone to come attend to us. The guy who ended up being our waiter was not the person assigned to our table but was very apologetic and did his best to ensure the rest of the meal went smoothly. We ordered some apps which were brought out promptly. We got the stuffed mushrooms which I was a big fan of! The famous clam dip was served cold, I expected it to be a warm dip and think it would've been better that way. We chose our entrees based off other Yelp reviews, so we decided to split two of the crowd favorites: the lobster ravioli and the lasagna. The lobster ravioli was flavorful but not filling, you only get 4-5 total raviolis plus a few pieces of shrimp. The lasagna was the star of the show! Soft, creamy, and delicious layers of meat and ricotta. We split a tiramisu for dessert which was tasty. The food all came out relatively quick compared to the service at the start. Unfortunately, the service turned bad again at the end as we waited at least 20 minutes to get our bill and had to request it from the staff. I'm not sure why service was so poor, this was a weeknight and they were doing trivia but it still wasn't even crowded. The place is huge and there were empty tables everywhere. I love that they have a large menu here and something for everyone at decent prices, but I won't be coming back until I hear the service improves.

Gena M.

The food is really good I had the beet salad, it is the bedtime beet salad I have ever had. My husband had the linguine pescatora and it was very good, I may have to get that next time. Others in our group had Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasgetti (Lasagne made with spaghetti noodles) and they really liked it. I took a bite of it and it was really good. I may have to get that too, the next next time. We had key line pie for dessert and it was very good and refreshing, a great end to a wonderful meal. I was so focused on the delicious food I almost forgot, the service was really good and the atmosphere and decor has a great vibe, pirate ocean themed with great cool vibe island music.

Elissa I.

My husband found this place on Reddit and decided to take me for a surprise date night. I was very confused when we showed up to this place that is connected to a best western. He told me the reviews of the food were really good and not judge a book by its cover and he was right the food was really delicious. Everything we had was very good quality Italian food. My only critique is that it was quite pricey. The chicken Parmesan was a little small for the price tag and one of the cocktails was $18 which is steep for Midtown let alone Sparks, I think where it displaced geographically and the atmosphere, one would assume it would be a little bit cheaper, or have bigger portion sizes. I would want to go back but it's too expensive unfortunately.

Amanda V.

Came in here this evening to enjoy dinner with my fam. We were greeted and seated right away. We were brought water immediately. Our server was phenomenal. Brought us our appetizers and told us the specials for the night. The coconut shrimp was hands down my favorite part about our meal it was absolutely divine!!!! The bread was good to brought with olive oil and balsamic vinegar so yummy. I ordered the special which was a scallop and shrimp pasta it was delicious. My husband ordered the cioppino spelling that wrong but it was delicious too. I ordered my little spaghetti and she devoured it!!! Overall it was a great meal and a very neat atmosphere! It was decorated pirate theme so neat! We will be back !!!

Lauren K.

Dined here on a week night for dinner. I kept seeing great reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. Delicious! The decor was fun and pirated themed. Each table had the silverware in a skull head which was a nice touch. The servers are were so friendly, helpful and had a bit of a sense of humor. I ordered the lobster ravioli. It was delicious! The prawns do come with part of the shell on so beware of that. That's just a personal preference though. My table also had the bread basket. I loved that it came with a dipping sauce. It was less traditional than a butter topping. Excited to come back and try more items!

Michelle M.

From the moment we walked in I knew this place was going to be my kind of spot. The ambiance is everything rocker pirate vibes dim lighting live music and just the right amount of edge. It felt intimate but energetic at the same time and once dinner hit the place definitely filled up and turned into a fun lively scene. Totally my vibe. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered a seafood pasta that was similar to a cioppino and WOW. I never finish my plates like ever. But this time I cleaned it (I attached evidence as proof). It was hands down the winner of the night. My boyfriend ordered a chicken pasta dish which he said was good but nothing that blew him away. Solid choice but definitely overshadowed by my seafood masterpiece. The drinks were also amazing. We ordered a lemon drop, mai tai, an old fashioned and a Cadillac margarita. EVERY single one was on point. Balanced strong and clearly made with care. Service was great! very attentive and friendly. Even when the restaurant got busy we never felt ignored and everything came out in a timely manner. Between the incredible seafood pasta delicious cocktails fun edgy atmosphere and great service I'll definitely be back. Already looking forward to round two.

Tiffany C.

Great food and people. Spent my last two birthdays here. Love love love this place! My boyfriend and I go her more often I'd like to admit lol

Shannon J.

Hear me out. Going to a pirate theme restaurant, that serves Italian, connected to a Best Western is not our usual and was almost a deterrent. We decided to try it anyways if nothing else for a good laugh. Thankfully, we went with the reviews. Oddly, enough we really enjoyed our date night here. Pro: lots of parking, easy to get seated and the seat were comfortable. The server was very friendly and the noise level was comfortable. There was a pianist playing songs but it was pleasant and added to the atmosphere. The timing of the dishes takes some time, so be prepared to wait. Not an abnormally long wait but they definitely aren't using "Chef Mike". We started with their coconut shrimp. The husband had a wedge salad, and then chicken fettuccine Alfredo and a side of garlic bread. I had the chicken Marsala. All the portions were a good size, and I ended up taking half of mine home. All in all this was a really nice change of pace and we will definitely come back.

Teuila G.

We had reservations that were made easily through open table at 5:15 yesterday. We arrived a little bit early and were greeted by the hostess and seated in a booth by the bar. I loved that they had bar seating and tvs if we came back for a more casual date night or if I was even working nearby for a quick lunch. Gabby was our server and took great care of us. We were given water right away, heard the specials and she gave us a moment to decide what we would like. I was bummed that they were out of the giant scallops, but since it wasn't mentioned during the specials as an item they were out of I wouldn't have set my heart on having that as my entrée. We ordered their primerib slider special as an appetizer and we were so glad that we did. They were delicious! For entrées we ordered their lobster ravioli, veal ravioli and a side of risotto. Everything was divine and we had some leftovers to pack up and bring home. We shared their chocolate kahlua cake and I need this recipe for home! I loved their pirate theme and had no idea that they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at different hours! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to Gambis to try their other menus. I'm not sure if the bartender was new or if she needed help, but we didn't receive our Moscow mule and a glass of chardonnay until after we received our entrées. That isn't okay that I saw my glass of chardonnay sitting there waiting for that Moscow mule to join after we received our appetizer. My chardonnay was no longer chilled by the time I received it. Our server checked on it a few times, but the Moscow mule wasn't made yet. That was the only thing that kept me from having a 5 star experience this time. Everyone else worked together, bussing our table and checking on us. We had everything, but our drinks. Thank you Gabby and the other support staff; You guys were awesome!