There is very little that makes me happier than a perfectly constructed sandwich. I was downright giddy eating this pastrami sandwich (which was beautiful, too, and sadly I did not snap a picture because I was too excited to eat it! It did not disappoint). Love this no-frills deli with the focus on what's important- amazing bread in perfectly balanced sandwich (and yes, for me that means not a TON of meat but it was satisfying and not meat-heavy. I thought the ratio of bread/cheese/meat was just right). Gino's also has a lot of pasta salad options (I've heard good things about both the Cajun chicken pasta salad and the pesto chicken salad but literally just made two pasta salads for this weekend so I'll have to try those next time). They also have ingredients for pizza in the fridge and pre-made lasagnas, pizzas, and desserts (Tiramisu!!!). It also sounds like they sometimes sell cannoli fresh, made-to-order. Great hidden gem, definitely check it out. I will say, I also got the Italian sub and I was less impressed with the meat/bread/cheese ratio (not enough meat, too much cheese) but that pestrami was chef's kiss. Also we saw a worker on break when we arrived and he was eating the meatball sub-looked incredible but we didn't try it this time (we were eating on the go and that can be tricky with meatballs!) read more

My son said his meatball sub was a 5. The bread was soggy. My husband and I got the hot Italian beef and it was also probably a 5. Not much flavor and the meat was meh. The au jus was clear and looked like chicken stock. read more

Only a few options in Madison for a deli so I have to show Gino's some love. Their take and bake lasagna is worthy of 5 stars (both small and large pan) but I find their pasta salads to be just ok. The store is small with a refrigerated section, a deli counter and some shelves that house a selection of dried goods, olive oils, seasonings, etc. It is not a deli that you would find in a larger city but you gotta take what you can get. read more

A true Italian deli. They have amazing sandwiches. My favorite is the veggie. Delicious bread, fresh ingredients and very flavorful. It's an easy order at the counter set up. Besides sandwiches they have many salads and other Italian deli style dishes you can get (huge display window). They also have take and bake lasagna that looks good. Everything is order to-go but they do have some indoor and outdoor seating. In addition to the ordering counter, it's a mini Italian grocery store. I love getting ingredients for homemade pizza here. They have the best sauce and thin ready made crusts. I typically buy a few packs to keep in my freezer. The prices are very reasonable as well. The staff is friendly and efficient. Highly recommend! read more

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Their subs are amazing. Trying lasagna tonight. The staff is friendly and are great at getting things ready fast.

Popped in for a meatball sub for lunch on a Thursday. They were super quick and friendly! Only thing that would've made this better was maybe some thicker bread, it fell apart under the meatballs read more

Italian sandwhich was pretty basic for an Italian place. Jersey Mike's way better with vinaigrette and oil and tomatoes. meatball sub was so sloppy and bland, and meatballs fell apart / couldn't hold their shape. expected better from this place. read more

Would eat here everyday if I couldn't gain a pound. The #13 on Asiago bread is absolutely my favorite go to sub in the state. The deli pastas and salads are the classic Italian flavor combos you want to go with a great sub or pan of lasagna for take and bake. They're pricey but boy is it worth it. Truly a crowd pleaser if you're having company over and need an easy dinner. I've been meaning to try their meatballs. I'm sure they won't disappoint either. read more

I was first introduced to Gino's about 25 years ago when my job had me regularly traveling through Madison. When our son moved to the area, we had more regular opportunities to enjoy Gino's and, now that we live in the area, our opportunities are even more frequent. Obviously, given my returns over the many years, I like the food and, as I've introduced my family to Gino's, they enjoy it too. I've always enjoyed their sandwiches and pasta salads with my favorite being the meatball and the the Cajun chicken pasta or seafood salad. They also have some pre-made meals but I've never tried them. It's just a good, old time, Italian deli. read more

We were going to APT in Spring Green and thought a Gino's Italian sub with some wine would make a nice pre-play picnic. What happened to this place? I had not been there in about a year, but this was worst excuse for a sub I had ever seen!!! A Madison hallmark has replaced quality with cost-savings with only a hint of ingredients on the bread. Do yourself a favor, and go anywhere else. If others disagree let me know!!! read more

I have heard many stellar reviews and was finally able to give Gino's a try. As soon as I walked in the clerks were asking what they could get me.I got the Italian Beef with Au Jus on the side and it was fantastic. Service took less than five minutes. Very good portion for the large option! The prices have gone up since the pictures (didn't capture any photos... next time) posted, but it is still definitely worth the price point. Also important to note, there is a 6% discount if you pay with cash. Gino's had the best Italian Beef that I've had in Madison! Gino's Italian Deli is a concrete miracle. I will be back Gino's! read more

Great sandwiches, great side dishes , great take home meals and they got cannoli! Cajun ticket pasta is the best ! Can be busy but usually subs are made quickly. Discount for cash sales , no place to sit until summer time , then there is a few tables outside . Mini grocery store with an awesome deli , if I had to explain it in simple terms. read more

Who knows how long I have been looking at this place when coming home through Maddison Wi so I finally decided to stop and get lunch since it was around 1 ish and I was thinking of stopping. They offer a lot of sandwiches, meals etc etc and take and bake items like pastas, sauces, sausages, etc etc. you get a 6% discount if you pay with cash the sign at the register says. I ordered two small sandwich's to go with one Sicilian and one pastrami because I was going to have one for lunch and one later for dinner. I was shocked when I opened them up to see very thin/little meat on the sandwich's and one thin tomato slice in the middle of the sandwich's. This has got to be the skimpiest sub sandwich's that I can remember getting from a deli, seriously if I wanted a loaf of bread I would have bought a loaf of bread. I feel completely ripped off and like I spent almost $11 for a small loaf of bread, see my pictures please. read more

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No place to sit, but has complimentary bread with meal, friendly cashier, heatable food. Lacks room to walk around but makes up for it with food variation, lucky you don't have to pay to heat food up, creates a calm but busy mood, has to eat at laundromat though. Food was ok, fire chicken wasn't exceptional, at least the bread was good, fire chicken wasn't very spic. might come back if I'm desperate. read more

I went here on Sunday December 1st at 12:30pm and it was closed. I'm looking right at the door and it says the hours are Sunday 11am - 5pm. There's no note, just an empty store, locked door, and the lights out. I'm no business expert or anything but I would think one of the first rules of running a business would be to be open when you say you're open. It's really too bad. I could have gone for a sandwich right now. read more

Worst Italian beef I've ever had. Tough, fatty and sliced too thick Also ordered a half pound each of two pasta salads. The clerk gave me at least 3/4 lbs of each. The salads were not very impressive. I won't be back read more

We stopped off on our road trip and this little Italian joint did not disappoint. It had a great selection and was very fast service. The food tasted really great too! read more

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This spot is top notch on the sandwich game. I work for a nearby company and will manufacture reasons to go to this side of town on lunch on Tuesdays so I can stop and get this sandwich. They're always quick with service and friendly when I go. The Tuesday Special is a grilled chicken sandwich with a delicious creamy garlic sauce, tomato, green onions and provolone. It's not pretty, it's not fancy, but it's delicious. No joke this is probably my top sandwich in Madison, and at $4.99 the price is RIGHT! read more

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They have a drive-thru window! they have a deli with Italian meats and cheese on one side and pre-made salads and pasta dishes on the other. They have GREAT (small selection) Italian dry pasta (gold selection), olive oils, tomato paste, pasta sauces, seasonings, and pickled things: peppers, capers, olives, sardines. There's a refrigerator section with pre made, take'n bake lasagna and pasta dishes, tiramisu, salad dressings, bread, pizza sauce (great), pasta sauce, etc... and sodas. There's about 2-3 two person tables inside to eat at, so everyone takes it to go. Our favs: shrimp salad (the crunch, the flavor, the little shrimp), Naples chicken (so many flavors!), the Sicilian with extra Turkey (mild peppers are so good) - it's a nice mild spice, Italian flavored, vinegar bomb! The pizza sauce in the freezer is a our fav. The secret to Ginos is the sandwich bread. It's either your favorite or not, bc honestly, the amt of meat slices on these sandwiches is the same as those other places. Go for a sandwich then branch out. It's a small shop that's pretty cool. read more

Awesome And I'm deaf while ASL clerk is rocking! Food is OMG. I can't even think to add more else. Lol.

The chipotle chicken pasta salad here is one of the best pasta salads! It has pineapple chunks which gives the Smokey flavor from the chipotle a good balance. However I found the subs a bit underwhelming. I think if there were more meat, it would have been great! But for the price it is a steal. I also got the meat lasagna and fire chicken To go. Both were delicious but the fire chicken was very spicy! read more

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Awesome hidden gem. Didn't know this place was open. More then just a deli. Great place to grab lunch. They offer about 11 different sandwiches. They are also a deli offering several breads, salads, and pasta. There is also multiple Italian foods and oils offered also. Seating is very, very limited...its more of a grab and go place. If you pay with cash...you get a discount. read more

Food was great and very Italian I highly recommend it I got the Sicilian! The inside is very cool too!

Great food pay cash get a discount. We get the lasagna but alway get extra sauce. The pasta is also spectacular.

Best sandwich I have eaten all year! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and excellent service, THANK YOU!:-) We loved the vibe of this small but outstanding restaurant too! We will be back!:-) read more

This place was awesome. I had the Italian beef with hot peppers. Dipped. This was great. Good bread that held up well to the dip. Also had a cannoli. This was a must have. Took a bite of my ices meatball sandwich. This was equally as good. Wished I lived closer I would bring some lasagna home. read more

Excellent food! Middleton has better service, they actually answer the phone !!! The Verona rd location does nor read more

Loved the convenience of the take and bake lasagne during the busy holidays with extra family to feed. It was delicious! Worth the price in my opinion. read more

This is good. It will absolutely satisfy your craving for a good ole fashion Italian deli. Their bread is good, but not as soft as it could be. Their meats are supurb and their deli salads are amazing. It's a cute place to eat in or out with a nice selection of goods to take home to cook. read more

No masks! And I don't mean they are casual about it--they are anti-mask & after I paid for my food, I heard them laughing about it. Threw the food out & wondered what other health codes were violated. So many other great choices in Madison. read more

I've been eating at Gino's practically my whole life, and it's consistently delicious and fresh. You can buy cups or containers of their garlic sauce from the fridge, and I use it on everything. Their seasonal chili is also some of my favorite chili ever. The whole menu offering is a safe bet. read more

I was ordering food at Gino's on Verona Rd. and two guys walked in not wearing masks. The manager of the store started chanting "Let's go Brandon" at them as they walked towards him. They were clearly friends. I said "That's not fucking cool" and asked why they weren't required to wear masks. He sarcastically said "Who's not wearing masks" as he's standing right next to them. I said I'd call the owner and he said "the owner doesn't give a shit and Dane County could go fuck itself." Several employees in the back were also not wearing masks. I walked out after dropping my order and the manager yelled "Let's go Brandon" at me. read more

No chance I will ever go back to this place, which is a shame because the food was always pretty decent. Walked in today and a large, loud employee behind the deli counter was wearing a mesh mask. Obviously thinks the whole pandemic is a joke, very little chance he is vaccinated. Also pushes the odds up that he wouldn't wash his hands leaving the bathroom if he has this little regard for other people. Speaks volumes about the management of the place to if they can't make somebody follow a simple health guideline in the food service industry. Grosses me out that I have eaten the food there in the past. read more

Their "famous" take out lasagna is so salty that it probably needs no refrigeration. The salt alone likely preserves it. Worse though is the customer experience. Employees act like they're doing you a favor when you ask for something at the deli counter. I seriously do not know why anybody still shops there. read more

Been going here off and on for many years, went today. Ordered 5 things Broccoli Cashew salad ( very good) Greek salad (bland at best) my wife had a meatball sandwich, she said it was Ok, but only 2 small meatballs. I had an Italian Beef, it was mediocre at best. Plus a cannoli ( very good). As you can read, uneven at best. Many other options for this type of take out, will not try again for awhile. read more

Wonderful lasagna!! Great sandwiches too. We go there regularly for daily meals and big meals for family holidays too.

I had first had Gino's delicious sandwiches when I picked up a couple of sandwich platters for an event I was hosting. I sampled both a turkey sandwich and a pastrami plus and was taken with each. Pastrami was previously something I hadn't really given a try, but ended up really enjoying, especially with the inclusion of cheddar cheese and horseradish sauce. I recently returned to pick up a couple of sandwiches for my boyfriend and I for a Saturday lunch and got a large pastrami plus as well as a large hot Italian beef. My boyfriend is picky about his Italian beef sandwiches and this one got the seal of approval. The meat was a bit thicker cut than usual, but the sandwich was appropriately dipped for a wet - yet not soggy - meal. There were at least four people assembling sandwiches during the lunch rush and 10 of us got served in record time. There's a definite family vibe that runs throughout the shop, and while not the largest shop in the world, you can quickly fill a basket with both homemade and imported delicacies. Sandwich prices are reasonable (about $7 on average for a large), and while some of the take-home trays are on the higher side, you know you're getting quality. I'm looking forward to going back soon and snagging some cannoli this time around - a treat I haven't found elsewhere in Madison. read more

Great place. We've lived here for 6 years and stopped in for the first time today. First time but it definitely won't be the last; the Italian beefs were exactly the hearty style I was looking for. All good on the masks, too. Everyone was being safe. read more

We love our neighborhood Deli. Authentic Italian cooking the frozen lasagne is out of this world . I grew up in an Italian family from Chicago and I know what authentic is ! Chad and all the employees are so great and friendly . Their salads are made with the best ingredients and are so good . The hot Italian beef tastes straight out of Chicago give it a try ! Great place to cater parties and weddings from. read more

Update: A sign on the door says hours are now restricted because of "employee shortage." Call before you visit to make sure they're open. * * * Gino's Italian Deli is what's left of Gino's on State Street (which I'll chiefly remember as the place that ruined dinner with my parents when the owner or manager spent a full five minutes loudly cursing out the waitstaff in front of every customer in the dining room). Unfortunately, that bad-vibes tradition seems to have survived the move to this corrugated shack outpost, where grumpiness was on full display during two of my last three visits. As for the food, meh. There's little here that can't be found for less and at better freshness and quality levels at Metcalfe's, Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Even Hy-Vee will get you 90% there at 70% of the cost. And they should probably keep the door to kitchen closed. It may be clean, but it doesn't look clean. read more

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