I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at Gigi's during a family trip to the Hudson Valley. The aggregated 3.5 star rating (at the time we visited) had me thinking "it's probably fine" but didn't expect much more. I got more! We were in the back room with a large 2 family party and everyone had a good experience. The staff was attentive and took great care of us. The star of the show for me was the Bianca "Skizza" - Skizzas are what they call their pizza-like experience....super thin dough, not quite NYC style in its taste and texture, but at least as thin with a unique overall texture and flavor to it. The kind of taste that sticks with you and makes you wonder "when can I have that again." I tend to get margherita or a basic tomato cheese situation to suss out any place offering pizza of any kind, but strayed from my comfort level and went for the Bianca which was truly a delicious experience. Gigi Rosemary Fig Jam, Pear, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Truffle Oil created a super delicious and crave worthy experience. I finished the whole pie by myself with no issues. (Okay, maybe my wife had a slice, it's hard to remember...I just remember every bite being delicious.) There are other vegetarian options including pastas and a lentil soup. Plus a delicious looking "Barbina" salad, and the menu is helpfully labeled with which items are vegetarian. There was something for everyone at Gigi's and everyone in our 16 member+ party was happy to have eaten there. read more

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My husband and I stopped by on a whim. It was beautiful out so we dined outside. I had the minestrone soup and we shared a margarita skizza. My husband had a shrimp dish and loved it! For dessert I had the lemon cake and he had the almond cake. All dishes were made with high quality ingredients and we could definitely tell. Our waiter was great and we look forward to returning very soon! read more

Gigi Hudson Valley - Shrimp, skizza, minestrone soup - Italian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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Gigi's Cuban take out portion for the price. Sandwich should be larger with more meat. Paid $22.71 Never again. read more

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Nice service, in a pleasant area that is close to everything and good food. Always a welcoming environment as well.

We had brunch here for Mother's Day and we had a great meal. Food and service was amazing. Thank you

Decided to take a drive and enjoy the fall foliage by myself and quiet the noise of everyday life. The drive was about an hour from my home and worth every minute. This cute and quaint place is located in the middle of a welcoming village where it's filled with other restaurants something for every taste and cute mom/pop shops and certainly feels like a hallmark card type of place. I had the cranberry margarita, burrata app & Moules Frites. I'm just so sad that I was so hungry I forgot to get a picture of my delicious and packed plate full of mussels in a most delicious white wine sauce. The burrata was a perfect pairing with the arugula and hummus which I at first was a bit nervous about trying but boy I can't wait to go back sometime and enjoy that again. Overall service was decent everyone very attentive didn't notice the shift change and my waitress I guess leaving but the replacement waitress was just as friendly and attentive. Outdoor heated seating available but I sat inside as I wanted to get a feel for the inside. read more

Gigi Hudson Valley - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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Gigi food and service is outstanding! Many options for vegetarians. One of our favorites!

Things really haven't changed since my last visit many years ago. This was probably the most helpful, polite and happy staff I have witnessed ever. The food was good and I felt like the value for my dollar was really good. Interior was clean and welcoming Thank you Gigi! read more

Went to Gig's a few years ago. Food was terrific and service was good. This time we went. There were a few folks outside. We were the only table inside. Ordered the French Onion soup. It was DELICIOUS. And then...wait for it: We waited over 35 minutes for the burger and porchetta sandwich. Folks outside were served, pizza, sandwiches, etc. I can understand that the 1/2lb burger would take time. Server never came by. I drank my wife's water, cause mine was finished and she was drinking tea. Never asked how we were, needed anything, even more H2O Thirty five minutes; I then saw someone photographing food including a burger. THAT WAS MY BURGER. It was being photographed. Meanwhile we were waiting. When they brought it, it was cold. I refused to accept it. Server was aghast. I stated why. I spoke softly but with NY emphasis. I said I was done because the experience was just unacceptable. We walked out. Owner came out. She apologized. OK. But not taking the cold photo'd burger. Plus, fries were not Tuscan as per menu. Don't frequent. There are better places around. If I could give zero, would do. Pictures may look good but the "service?" And practice of delaying your food to photo for advertising.... hai proprio ragione, stai scherzando. Basta così! read more

It's a great spot near our hotel. We loved Tim he was helpful w suggestions. The place has great indoor and outdoor space. We loved the chandelier above the bar area. We started a Caesar Salad good taste lots of crunch. We also had the burrata it was gooey on the inside w pops of pomegranate seed pop of color and taste. We enjoy the hummus underneath the cheese. Felt the cheese could use a bit more salt at the table to add another pop of flavor. We then shared the blanco pizza it was a thin crusted crunchy crust with fig jam and cheese. Could've used more fig flavor but it was good overall. We also had some broccoli rabe it was bitter a bit more than I like and a lot of liquid to spill on my shirt. The ice teas was way better than rhinebeck water that's for sure. Overall a good experience w friends. read more

We haven't been to Gigi's in a long time and I doubt we'll be back anytime soon. Our server was very nice & accommodating as well as the additional staff that kept our water filled. The Rustica skizza was OK but it wasn't hot, not even warm-it was odd. It appears to have sat for awhile before it was served. Our son had a bowl of penne pasta with red sauce, basic but it worked. For families, please note that they don't have a child's menu and the only smaller portion meals that they offer is penne pasta with butter or red sauce. Overall, the meal and service was OK, not great but not terrible. The most ridiculous part of the entire meal came when we paid the bill and realized we were charged $2.00 for roughly 1tbsp of Parmesan cheese for our sons pasta. I could understand if we requested a meatball of course to be charged but grated cheese for pasta, absolutely ridiculous! read more

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We were questioning dinner at Gigi based on reviews of 3.5 but a local told us it was definitely a great spot...he was 100% correct! EVERYTHING was spectacular from the apps, dinner to the deserts! We sat outside on a beautiful summer night...perfect dinner and excellent staff!! read more

Gigi Hudson Valley - Oysters! - Italian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

First of all the service and ambiance is great... so is the pizza. The huge miss was the caesar salad. We all agreed that it was a bag salad, purchased 2 weeks ago. We assumed that they opened it in the kitchen, mixed in the dressing and dumped a few parmesan shavings on top. (They must have thrown away the pack of crouton since there were none) It was the old brown lettuce that gave away it away. If they turn up the heat we might come back for the pizza but know better than to order the salad! read more

We stopped in for some tea and lunch. The service was efficient and the food was fresh. We both enjoyed our meals. The restaurant has a nice setup. My friend got a burger and tea. For both of us the bill was a little high but the food was excellent. read more

Gigi Hudson Valley - Harney and Sons Chamomile Tea - Italian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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We stopped here for lunch on a beautiful fall weekend. They were busy, but we were seated right away on their large patio that had both covered and sunny tables. We had the -Barbina Salad (Mesclun, Roasted Golden Beets, Apples, Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Gigi Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette) -Bianca pizza (Goat Cheese, Rosemary Fig Jam, Pear, Arugula, Truffle Oil) Our food arrived quickly and everything was delicious. -Dip Trio with Dolmas (Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, & Roasted Red Pepper Y Hummus; Grilled Sweet Potato Flatbread) read more

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Really used to love this place. It was our number 1 spot to eat at for 25 years everytime we came to Rhinebeck which is 2-3 times a year. It's just sadly gone downhill after all these years. The service is awful...no joke the last time we went I had some man who was clearing my plates CURSE at me for getting in his way while trying to go to the restroom. Mind you, it's a small narrow hallway that leads to the kitchen & bathroom & he had nothing in his hands & no one did anything!! I tried to tell a manager & apparently they couldn't even make time to listen to me even though there were only 2 tables in the restaurant. We always order the Skizza that's the only thing that's good but it forever comes out cold. The steak frites is always cooked wrong but I keep trying because it's my favorite dish. Their fries with fried rosemary are the best thing here with the aioli dipping sauce. The other dish that's great is the spicy rigatoni. You can't go wrong with that dish. So we decided to try new restaurants this time & will only come here for some Skizzas & beer. read more

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Very nice place with the best service in Rhinebeck! Had the the special cod of the day today, just delicious! And best bartenders, Kelly and Richard, in Rhinebeck! read more

We came here for our anniversary lunch because hubby has never been. Because I have to go back to work after this lunch, we did not have any drinks. We ordered the calamari ($17) which was good. Not a huge serving but enough. My hubby ordered the Gigi burger ($22) which was really good. The burger was huge/flavorful and the fries were good too. I ordered the Verdure sandwich ($16) and what a disappointment it was! It had hardly any vegetables and was so thin and pathetic. The little salad that came with it was lightly dressed which I like - but just lettuce. The waitstaff was attentive and very nice. read more

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The Bianca Skizza is my favorite, such incredible flavor, and love the fact that gluten free is an option. Very cool vibe to the restaurant, great music. The manager Jean Luc is a sweetheart. Service was great, everyone is super friendly and genuine. Kelly can whip up an amazing cocktail, she never disappoints everytime I come. read more

Gigi Hudson Valley - Bianca Skizza - Italian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

3.5 This Italian restaurant is on their main road, Montgomery St., across street from Tarrapin and next to the book store. Really good restaurant, both food and service. The atmosphere is good too. A little less formal than Terrapin across the street. Both are good and would return. My mussels have not a single sand. Got to watch the Wimbledon women doubles final which was really awesome. read more

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We had a great visit at this quaint little Italianish restaurant. It punched above it's weight. We enjoyed the casual vibe. The staff were lovely. Our waiter was a charming Argentinian who gave great advice and paced our meal perfectlyl. Cocktails were excellent- my wife was particularly happy with her cosmopolitan. The single thing that I didn't like was my wine by the glass. I forget which it was, but it was the most expensive red on the list and underperformed. We shared a terrific salad special that was a nice mix of flavors and textures. It included kabocha squash, that I had for the first time and likes. My wife ordered tagliatelle bolognese. She thought it was a top 10 pasta dish (taking our recent trip to Sicily into account). I tried the porchettini, which was a pork roulade wrapped in bacon and served over mashed potatoes and gravy. It was excellent. We were too full for dessert. Nice range of dishes, excellent service, reasonable prices. Worth a visit! read more

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Gigi is one of our fav in Rhinebeck. Great food and friendly service. We've always sat outside because of kids, but this time as it was quite cold outside, we sat inside for the first time. I was surprised to see how many seating are available inside as from the outside the restaurant didn't seem to be that big. They have a good size room all the way in the back to accommodate extra seating or large parties. Their Tuscan fries are sooo good (crispy, fried with various herbs such as rosemary and sage) and my little guy enjoyed the mussels as his main meal. They don't have a children's menu, but can accommodate penne with butter or speghetti sauce if requested. Their flatbread/pizza are also very good for children. The dishes are not cheap ($26-35) so just be aware to spend a good penny... But that seems to be the trend in most places now. P.S. they don't charge a uplift fee for using a credit card which is good. read more

Finally made it to Gigi and we were very pleased. Service was good, not over the top friendly, but efficient. We tried a variety of menu items, and everyone was pleased with their choices. The artichoke appetizer had great flavor, the calamari was tasty (but I will say the portion was very small considering the price), and the Sicilian cauliflower was a hit. If you don't like thin-crust pizza, then the "skizza" isn't for you. VERY thin, but very flavorful. The space is very nice, with a small dining room up front near the bar and then tables in a back room. Glad we finally made it! read more

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My wife likes this place for there skizzas I also think they are very good as well, upon this visit we ordered calamari artichoke and empanadas, the calamari was very greasy that I could not eat any more then one piece, the artichoke is good but when I went to try my empanada it had a hair on it so I did not get to try it, the Mgr came up to me and apologize and took it off the check which was good , then came the gigi burger was ok meat was dry bun was slightly stale and the burger was flavorless. I was looking for a juicy burger my wife had the Bianca and she loved it I had a slice as well and have to say it was very good as well had good flavor to it and was fresh , overall the food was ok but I've had better cheaper burgers elsewhere. Also have to mention the waitress was very nice and the service was great as well read more

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If you have a service animal, this is not the place for you. My friend was refused service inside and repeatedly told that dogs are not allowed near food, even though service animals are protected by law. The staff was unfriendly and dismissive, with an attitude that made the experience unpleasant. I would recommend avoiding GiGi--it's simply not worth your time or energy. read more

Enjoyed our meal, there were 8 of us with smallish kids so it could have been difficult for the server but she was amazing. Calamari was delicious - kids cheese Skizza's were very big and we ordered 3 but 2 would've been plenty - we took the extras home. The veggie pizza was very good. The fried oysters had a little too much topping and the spiciness overwhelmed the delicate taste of the oysters - the aioli and slaw could have been on the side . The bacon burger was perfectly prepared. The winner was the Tagliatelle Bolognese - our server recommended it and it was fantastic! read more

This review is only about service and how horrible it was. No bread service. When entree was brought by food runner our app plates were still in front of us. Never asked how anything was. Never refilled water glasses once. Never asked if we wanted another round of drinks. Someone accidentally spilt a glass at the table and I watched him look at the table and look away without offering to help the situation. Food was good. Shame the FOH ruined it. read more

Gigi was excellent! I saw a negative review about the pizza (Skizza). Don't believe it. The Skizza is exceptionally well made. The crust is paper thin and the toppings are all high quality right down to the sauce and cheese. My son had the basic margarita and I was fortunate to have a slice in exchange for a bit of my fabulous Tagliatelle Bolognese, which was rich and beautiful with fresh pasta and a scoop of ricotta to top it off. My wife had black bass, cooked to perfection with small deliciously seasoned potatoes. We were all extremely happy with both the meal and the service, which was prompt, well timed and paced - giving us just enough attention without totally overdoing it. I'd go back in a hot second. read more

Probably worst restaurant experience in years. We had a room in the back, with eight people and a birthday. Started by standing at the bar for a quick drink while waiting for the table...literally stood there for over 10 minutes and bartender never even looked up or acknowledged us. So we just went to the table. We let them know it was a birthday celebration. They didnt care or acknowledge this...ever. One entree came out with the soup and salads. This was eaten and completed by the time the salads were finished, so they had to sit there throughout the entire rest of the meal with nothing. Waiter even wondered "Where is your entree?". "Oh, well he ate that already." French Onion soup was a disaster...I kid you not, there was a couple spoon fulls of soup under a pound of disgusting melted cheese. When the cheese on the top was removed. there was little soup underneath. Waiter didnt care at all. The calamari was uninspiring and blah...the french fries, which used to be amazing, were now Burger King quality. Food has taken a dive, service was obviously lacking, and what was hoped to be a great birthday celebration dinner was a disaster and a hot mess. Go spend your money elsewhere, this is definitely not worth it in any way. read more

The food and service is consistently very good. The experienced wait staff is skilled and friendly. As a local ,I dine here at least once per quarter for many years. I ve had only positive experiences. read more

They accepted unscheduled walk-ins immediately and inside. Ambiance and staff are chill and inviting. Their seasonal menu was on point- please try the cantaloupe gazpacho! The skizza is always on Point and European style fresh pizza. By the way- never walk away from dessert. You get one shot at life: kiss that person you fancy, make sure you travel, and dessert is part of your life, friends. read more

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Very cute place. Stopped in for Sunday brunch. Had the steak and eggs off of the brunch menu and a pizza. They had a special cocktail of a frozen cosmo and that was good too! Would definitely go back next time we're in the area. read more

What a disappointment!!!! Frozen margarita was served half a glass ( as you can see in the pic). Margarita Pizza was super thin. I felt I was eating a "export soda cracker with cheese. I also order Cesar salad and the dressing did not taste like Cesar dressing. Dressing was not well balanced and had a very strong vinegar taste. I told the server about this things and all he said was "I sorry". Never a manager came to check on us. read more

Gigi Hudson Valley - a margarita in a glass - Italian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

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terrible and expensive hamburger. grossly overcooked. the ask was for medium/pink, not red. it was past well-done, like a piece of tough cardboard! I will NEVER go there again! read more

I really want to like this place, but I'm 0-2 so far. My first visit was okay. I thought the food was a little pricy and under seasoned. I ordered takeout today and paid $12 for minestrone that tasted like it came out of a can. The skizza was good and a nice portion. Hit or miss. read more

The food was good so no complaints there. Now the service however, exceptionally poor. Now I know what its like to be a fed up server, but this guy just seemed to hate that we even existed and were at the restaurant. The only time we saw him was when he took our order, and the last five seconds when he asked if we wanted the check. I get it we all have bad days, but i think our server E. could make more money if he put the effort in. read more

I am so glad they are able to operate during COVID and while we visit the area. They have decent amount of outdoor seatings and very nice atmosphere to have drink and hang out when it's nice out. The staffs were very friendly and felt safe to eat there, wearing masks, wiping tables frequently, sanitizer etc. We got salad and Skizza and I loved Skizza! It's very similar to pizza but very thin dough and crispy. My Skizza has fig, bacon, caramelized onion and Gorgonzola which was sooooooooo good. We also loved rose sangria :) We definitely recommend this place to anyone to dine in this neighborhood! read more

Gigi Hudson Valley - Special skizza(fig, bacon, onion and Gorgonzola) and salad - Italian Near Me - Rhinebeck, New York

We came here on Friday night and sat outside which was great. They have an excellent outdoor front patio that was lively and spacious. The food was very good, we always love eating here. The hanger steak is pretty incredible paired with their equally great Tuscan rosemary fries. My only complaint is always the same...their drinks. Their cocktails are amateurish. With all the good restaurants and bars close by, they need to step up their bartender game. I ordered an Old Fashioned. Although it was served with a large singular ice cube (only after I requested it), the cocktail itself was not what I expect when I order a cocktail. Good food needs a good bartender, find a mixologist! read more

Ordered the Verdure and the Falanga Dairy Trio at the bar as appetisers while we waited for our table. Our original wait time for the table was an hour, but we only had to eat about 15 minutes. Our appetisers arrived right as we were cleared for the table, so we were able to sit down to a table that already had our food! For dinner, got the bigoli col'anitra. My mother for the chicken and polenta, but my mother got the pollo with polenta. Pollo came but polenta wasn't ready until 10 minutes later, so the polenta was cancelled 30 seconds before it would have been served. Servers were nice about it though. Also, we got 50% off a glass of wine using Yelp. Waitress didn't know anything about it, neither did the manager, who said "I didn't know about this but I will ask our Internet guy!" as he took the 50% off from the wine. Altogether a good experience. Delicious food, accommodating and friendly staff, warm atmosphere. Def would recommend, def would return. read more

Starting with Bruce, the manager, who accommodated an early arrival for our reservation on a busy weekend lunchtime, then our server Phil, who was also very personable and fast, our drinks were very nicely done, and the food was terrific. The Carchiofi appetizer was splendid, and my sister's lobster ravioli was delicious, with a generous amount of fresh lobster meat in the dish as well as a delectably creamy sauce. My Penne Arabiata was very good, with fresh basil sprinkled on top. Phill looked after all our special requests (extra cornichons, etc.). Prices very reasonable, I'm a great location, calm, tastefully decorated ambience, convenient parking. read more