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Had the ribeye ravioli. Really tasty, portions were a little small, but at a decent price. Service was excellent. Location was clean with indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of free parking nearby.
It was a dark and stormy night. Hail pounding the car as we pull up. We hurried in and fight the door against the wind. As we enter, it's nice and calm. Warm lighting and cozy. Surrounded by many pieces of art work. The place was slow, with only a few wet patrons waiting out the rain. We are greeted and seated by a nice server who quickly gets us water, some bread, and tomato spread. The bread was nice. Lightly toasted. The spread topping may have been balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, and some Italian herb seasoning. We ordered two dishes: spaghetti with meatballs and butternut squash ravioli. The spaghetti with meatballs was below average. What the spaghetti did right was the sauce's bright acidity and the velvety texture with the butter. On the other hand, the meatballs were burned, lukewarm, and half breadcrumbs. The meatballs were cooked beyond Maillard browning and bits of charcoal spotted the exterior. The amount of breadcrumbs made the meatballs too tough. Additionally, the spaghetti itself was overdone and too soft. All of this combined made an unpleasant texture. On the other hand, the squash ravioli was a fantastic dish. Nice large filling with paper thin ravioli skins. Wonderful unbroken butter and cream sauce. However, I don't know how this happened but there was some cross contamination with some seafood? A penny sized chunk of overcooked scallop made it into the dish which could be alarming for those who are allergic to seafood. Overall, 3/5, saved by the cozy ambiance, ravioli, and nice server.
This local gem never disappoints. My family and I have been coming here for many years and the food and service have always been excellent. Tonight's meal and experience was no exception. The food and service were impeccable. Tonight we had the pleasure of being cared for by the expert Carlos, who never left our glasses empty, was ready with perfect suggestions and warm, friendly service; as well as helping us celebrate our occasion with smiles and the promise of the best tiramisu that was exactly as he described. This charming spot, with the jazz tunes playing, and delightful dishes--like the fried zucchini blossoms we had this evening--has consistently provided the most delicious, fun meals the Village has to offer.
A year ago, we visited for my boyfriend's birthday and thisbyear we visited again for the second time for an early birthday celebration of mine! This time, we got the Eggplant Parmiagiono and one of their special dishes, zucchini blossoms! I have to say, the zucchini blossoms was the highlight of our meal. It was so interesting and who would ever think to fry zucchinis?! We also got the tiramisu and my god if you love tiramisu just as much or more than me, this is the place to go. It was big, delicious, and really good price.
Family came into town and I wanted to take them out for some great Italian so I chose Gina's! That was a great choice! Tonight we had exceptional customer service! Our waitress, Stephanie, was amazing and the others were great also! Stephanie recommended a seasonal appetizer, stuffed zucchini flowers. They were amazing!! So flavorful! All of us enjoyed our meals. Fresh and delicious! We sat on the patio and it was a perfect night. I would highly recommend Gina's and if you're lucky enough to have Stephanie as your waitress, you can thank me later!
ambience was really good quiet and the latio had a great atmosphere.. service was quick and they offered great suggestions. the food was great very freah and fulfilling.
4.5 stars all around! The ambiance was super cute and perfect for a date night. Service was quick and efficient but the waitress did forget our beer (we did have to ask for it once our food came). The food was delicious, especially the sauce!! I do wish the noodles were more al dente, they were more well done. All in all, solid dinner and successful date night.
We were seated right away. Once seated, they quickly brought out bread and a tomato dip (which had a lot of garlic). We ordered sangrias and chicken alfredo pastas. The taste was okay, nothing worth bragging about. The sangrias were good. The pasta portions were small. My boyfriend left hungry. The restaurant appeared to be clean, but when I went to the restroom there were spider webs.
We came here while on a trip to visit a relative and they suggested we try Gina's. There was not much of a crowd on a Wednesday night and we were seated immediately. The dining room isn't very large but it has a nice atmosphere as pictures of Italian towns and sculptures line the walls, while the speakers play soothing Italian guitar music. There is also a lit patio but we did not sit there. The service was very good and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu. I had already had a large lunch that day but I could not resist trying their chicken parmigiano, which is one of my favorite dishes whenever I go to a new Italian restaurant. The dish was flavorful and had a good texture and I ate every bite. Everyone else in my group including my relative enjoyed their meals, such as the lasagna and the seafood pasta (frutti di mare). I am glad that my relative introduced us to this place and I would recommend trying it if you are in the area.
Amazing authentic Italian cuisine, service was great too, even the bread was made to perfection, soft and warm.
I searched all over town and finally found the best tiramisu to celebrate the birthday of our good friend Tony. Thanks to Gina's
19 days ago
This was my first time at Gina's Italian Cuisine, and I'm so glad I came! Everything was absolutely delicious. I had the zucchini blossom, rigatoni with sausage, and some red wine, and everything was amazing. Our server and restaurant manager, Carlos, was wonderful! He was super attentive, friendly, and took the time to answer all of our questions. His great service really made the experience even better. As my first time here, I can definitely say I'll be coming back! I'm already looking forward to trying more of the menu next time. Thank you, Carlos, and the entire restaurant team, for such a great experience! read more
Excellent service. Food was so good! Lemon shrimp scampi was a hit, lots of capers. Capelini pomodoro was fabulous. We sat outside, it was cute and comfortable. Wine list was great, BTG list really good. I didn't like the small amount of grated parm we were served. Recommend read more
19 days ago
Extremely excited to come back and enjoy Gina's Italian Cuisine again! The authentic Italian food was absolutely amazing, and the service was excellent. A special shoutout to Carlos, who was a great server and manager. He was extremely respectful, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout our visit. The chefs in the back did an amazing job as well. The food was delicious, the hospitality was outstanding, and the overall environment and ambiance were great. Thank you to Carlos, the chefs, and the entire team at Gina's Italian Cuisine for such a wonderful experience. We'll definitely be coming back! read more
It was a dark and stormy night. Hail pounding the car as we pull up. We hurried in and fight the door against the wind. As we enter, it's nice and calm. Warm lighting and cozy. Surrounded by many pieces of art work. The place was slow, with only a few wet patrons waiting out the rain. We are greeted and seated by a nice server who quickly gets us water, some bread, and tomato spread. The bread was nice. Lightly toasted. The spread topping may have been balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, and some Italian herb seasoning. We ordered two dishes: spaghetti with meatballs and butternut squash ravioli. The spaghetti with meatballs was below average. What the spaghetti did right was the sauce's bright acidity and the velvety texture with the butter. On the other hand, the meatballs were burned, lukewarm, and half breadcrumbs. The meatballs were cooked beyond Maillard browning and bits of charcoal spotted the exterior. The amount of breadcrumbs made the meatballs too tough. Additionally, the spaghetti itself was overdone and too soft. All of this combined made an unpleasant texture. On the other hand, the squash ravioli was a fantastic dish. Nice large filling with paper thin ravioli skins. Wonderful unbroken butter and cream sauce. However, I don't know how this happened but there was some cross contamination with some seafood? A penny sized chunk of overcooked scallop made it into the dish which could be alarming for those who are allergic to seafood. Overall, 3/5, saved by the cozy ambiance, ravioli, and nice server. read more
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This local gem never disappoints. My family and I have been coming here for many years and the food and service have always been excellent. Tonight's meal and experience was no exception. The food and service were impeccable. Tonight we had the pleasure of being cared for by the expert Carlos, who never left our glasses empty, was ready with perfect suggestions and warm, friendly service; as well as helping us celebrate our occasion with smiles and the promise of the best tiramisu that was exactly as he described. This charming spot, with the jazz tunes playing, and delightful dishes--like the fried zucchini blossoms we had this evening--has consistently provided the most delicious, fun meals the Village has to offer. read more
A year ago, we visited for my boyfriend's birthday and thisbyear we visited again for the second time for an early birthday celebration of mine! This time, we got the Eggplant Parmiagiono and one of their special dishes, zucchini blossoms! I have to say, the zucchini blossoms was the highlight of our meal. It was so interesting and who would ever think to fry zucchinis?! We also got the tiramisu and my god if you love tiramisu just as much or more than me, this is the place to go. It was big, delicious, and really good price. read more
Family came into town and I wanted to take them out for some great Italian so I chose Gina's! That was a great choice! Tonight we had exceptional customer service! Our waitress, Stephanie, was amazing and the others were great also! Stephanie recommended a seasonal appetizer, stuffed zucchini flowers. They were amazing!! So flavorful! All of us enjoyed our meals. Fresh and delicious! We sat on the patio and it was a perfect night. I would highly recommend Gina's and if you're lucky enough to have Stephanie as your waitress, you can thank me later! read more
2 months ago
ambience was really good quiet and the latio had a great atmosphere.. service was quick and they offered great suggestions. the food was great very freah and fulfilling. read more
4.5 stars all around! The ambiance was super cute and perfect for a date night. Service was quick and efficient but the waitress did forget our beer (we did have to ask for it once our food came). The food was delicious, especially the sauce!! I do wish the noodles were more al dente, they were more well done. All in all, solid dinner and successful date night. read more
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1 year ago
We were seated right away. Once seated, they quickly brought out bread and a tomato dip (which had a lot of garlic). We ordered sangrias and chicken alfredo pastas. The taste was okay, nothing worth bragging about. The sangrias were good. The pasta portions were small. My boyfriend left hungry. The restaurant appeared to be clean, but when I went to the restroom there were spider webs. read more
6 months ago
We came here while on a trip to visit a relative and they suggested we try Gina's. There was not much of a crowd on a Wednesday night and we were seated immediately. The dining room isn't very large but it has a nice atmosphere as pictures of Italian towns and sculptures line the walls, while the speakers play soothing Italian guitar music. There is also a lit patio but we did not sit there. The service was very good and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu. I had already had a large lunch that day but I could not resist trying their chicken parmigiano, which is one of my favorite dishes whenever I go to a new Italian restaurant. The dish was flavorful and had a good texture and I ate every bite. Everyone else in my group including my relative enjoyed their meals, such as the lasagna and the seafood pasta (frutti di mare). I am glad that my relative introduced us to this place and I would recommend trying it if you are in the area. read more
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Amazing authentic Italian cuisine, service was great too, even the bread was made to perfection, soft and warm. read more
6 months ago
I searched all over town and finally found the best tiramisu to celebrate the birthday of our good friend Tony. Thanks to Gina's read more
The location is very cute, very casual. You order right away and then give you a number so they can bring your food out. Food came out fairly quick. Pizza was good, nothing crazy but good for the price I guess. Calamari was good, and meatballs were also good. Onion rings were pretty tasty, probably the best thing we ordered. Nothing super special but it was cute and ok food. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
I was visiting a college friend and we decided to try this spot for dinner. We started with the cheese curds and calamari as appetizers--both were solid choices. The calamari was especially good: crispy, flavorful, and surprisingly light. The cheese curds were tasty as well. For the main course, I ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo. It arrived piping hot with steam rising from the plate, which is always a good sign. The sauce was rich and creamy without being overly heavy, which is tough to pull off with Alfredo--definitely impressive. We came in around 5pm, so the restaurant wasn't too busy yet. The service was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. Would definitely recommend for a satisfying meal yet classic Italian. read more
5 months ago
7 months ago
We had the best meal we've had in years at Gina's. First - Stephanie is a class A server - she was attentive to every detail, knowledgeable and personable. The food was epic- the fresh shrimp gnocchi was made to perfection. Zach is an attentive assistant GM. This is our favorite local when visiting our son read more
Great Italian spot in the heart of the AG village. Excellent service, a vast wine and beer menu, delicious food and fair prices are what keep us coming back time and time again. Some of our favorites include the brussels and calamari for appetizers (although the complimentary bread with bruschetta sauce is amazing in itself), the homemade ravioli varieties-no matter what type you get, the seafood pasta and their crispy thin pizza. Do yourself a favor and get the crème brûlée to top things off. We would pass text time on the pasta bolognese and the tiramisu, as these were not terrible but not remarkable either. read more
My wife and I went to Gina's for Valentine's Day. The food was good and the service was spot on. I had the Shrimp and Scallops Carbonara. This was loaded with goodies but it was a tad bit dry. I enjoyed it, however. The side salad was cold, crispy and the blue cheese was real tasty. My wife had the Bolognese and she really enjoyed it. I tasted it and it was very good. The folks at the front desk were friendly and accomodating. We had a nice table and privacy. We enjoyed our evening at Gina's. read more
8 months ago
7 months ago
Good Italian food when you have that hunger of "i want Italian and I don't wanna pay two paychecks for it!". No, not cheap food at all. But good food for the money and kids love it too! Try anything on the menu. Any mom and dad can have a cocktail too. But responsibly! The wait staff is friendly and knows their stuff. It's just an easy Italian restaurant to be eat at. Clean, well maintained, just what you want. read more
3 years ago
I have been coming to Gina's for many years. My family previously had relatives who lived in AG and we vacation in the area a few times per year. We enjoy coming here as the staff are friendly and they have a lovely covered patio setting. They also take reservations and have nearby parking behind the restaurant if you can't find street parking in front. The reason for docking a star is I find some of the food to be inconsistent in quality. I have had some dishes which I absolutely love, such as one of the scallop specials. But i have also had dishes which disappointed me; the meat in the beef short ribs in the stroganoff was disappointing and did not resemble short ribs as I am used to having them and the pasta during my most recent visit was quite undercooked - I do not appreciate al dente fettuccine. I will say their sauces are spot on, the pink sauce in the scallop fettuccine pasta was fantastic. They also have excellent fresh complimentary bread. I am always eager to see what the daily specials are as those tend to be some of the best dishes. While I imagine we will continue to visit Gina's due to the ambiance, service, and ability to make a reservation fairly last minute, I would not say they are the best Italian food in the area. When it comes down to the quality and consistency of the food being top notch, I would be more likely to seek out Rosa's or Giuseppe's in Pismo. Rosa's takes reservations but Giuseppe's does not and often has a long wait. read more
9 months ago
9 months ago
We heard some good things about Gina's. Sometimes the rumors are true! The service was friendly, consistent and thorough. The manager even made his rounds and did a great job welcoming us as new customers. This Italian restaurant had us make some double takes. The simple fresh bread and the bruschetta started us off on a high note. The bruschetta is so rich and tasty and garlicky. Yum. The appetizer we ordered was crazy good. You must try the stuffed squash blossoms. Petite but packed with flavor. My wife ordered the Calamari Piccata I ordered the Chicken Marsala. Both were delicious And then we made room for dessert which is all made in house. The crème brûlée was very good. I like it on the firmer side but it was really tasty. All in all, this place packs a punch without putting a huge dent on your wallet. read more
8 months ago
11 months ago
Ginas it is, I've been to the place next door a few times so time for something new, on a meal break between wedding shuttle rides...here we are me and a non-stop Guy. The brochette and bread are brought to the table, excellent made in house bread. G ordered a started salad and his "favorite" Lasagna. I ventured with a starter Caesars salad no croutons and my main entree was Seafood pasta. I was disappointed the dressing just wasn't there for me, too lite, no anchovie flavor, Romaine with a drizzle, thanks. The Seafood pasta was good, I specified the white wine sauce as opposed to my usual red sauce. Plenty of mussels a couple of large scallops a couple of 16/20 shrimp with a good share of Salmon and another white fish. Good size portion yes but good price too at $30, I didn't see the value. G said his lasagna was delicious but he remembered a red sauce that was more marinara. Our server Alex said the desserts are made in house so I ordered a slice of tiramisu, I was not disappointed best I've had in a long time, it was perfect. I also ordered a piece of their carrot cake to take home. The service was outstanding and fast. We enjoyed our meal, I would certainly come back with a friend to try other favorites. foodguy-martin read more
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Any gluten free options?
Yes, if you check their online menu there will be "GM" put items that can be modified to be gluten free.
Does anyone know if they use the same water for gluten free pasta as the regular pasta?
How long have they been at this location? Because I remember a great restaurant here in this immediate area back about 19 years ago that had great Italian food...can't remember if this is the place...
Gina's has been here in AG (Arroyo Grande) over 30 years. The original owners did sell it, but to their chefs! So honestly we feel it has only gotten better!
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