We hadn't been to Gino's in a while, and it reminded us why we loved it in the first place. I had the lobster special, and my wife ordered the filet mignon. Both were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. We started with the baked clams and hot antipasto, which were fantastic, and the drinks were great too. Dessert was honestly one of the best we've had in a long time. The restaurant was completely packed for a Thursday night, but the service never skipped a beat. Our waitress was outstanding. You could tell she genuinely enjoys what she does. Even with how busy it was, she stayed friendly, patient, and attentive. She never made us feel rushed, answered all of our questions with a smile, and made our dinner that much more enjoyable. Great food, excellent service, and an atmosphere that keeps you wanting to come back. Gino's has definitely earned a spot as one of our regular date night restaurants. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Attended a private party here. Noticed they had a nice selection of bottles from Weller at the bar. Fortunately, they were at a reasonable price too. I had a two ounce pour of Weller Full Proof for $24. Our party offered a three course menu. I started with a legendary hot antipasto plate including baked clams, stuffed shrimp, fried calamari, and eggplant rollatini. I'm still shocked all these were offered on one plate. I particularly enjoyed the three seafood offerings. I'd definitely recommend it if it's available on the standard dining menu. For my main course, I opted for the chicken parmigiana. It came with a side of string beans, carrots, and mashed potatoes. We had the cheesecake for dessert. read more

Gino's is a fantastic, classic Brooklyn neighborhood spot. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it has that authentic, old-school feel that makes you want to settle in for a great meal. The biggest standout here is definitely the portion sizes--they are absolutely massive. You definitely get your money's worth, and you'll easily leave with enough leftovers for another full meal. The only minor downside was that the food was a little too salty for my personal taste. While the flavors and ingredients were clearly fresh and well-prepared, toning down the salt just a bit would have made it perfect. That being said, because the overall quality is great and the portions are so generous, it's still a wonderful spot for a hearty Italian dinner. read more

Gino's always delivers! Nice atmosphere! Always crowded. Friendly and attentive service. Great wines, dishes, and desserts! Had a great time celebrating early Father's Day with our family! read more

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I've been coming here since the 6th grade in the 80s Had the best slice in Bay Ridge (best square goes to Bay Ridge Pizza down the block), but they expanded to sandwiches, before becoming a full-blown restaurant Now they've taken over the two storefronts on either side, and replaced the pizza booths with white tablecloths -- AND IT'S BETTER THAN EVER! read more

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Re-rateing: I've been to this place dozens of times, I've brought customers/clients, family... I just can't say enough good stuff about this place. Just a great family style Italian place, and such a welcome break from the drama of the city. Certainly worth the trip. Everybody complains about "going all the way" to Brooklyn... but they always say it's worth it. Pasta/pizza fan-@!*%ing-tastic! As a chef, specializing in Italian cuisine, across multiple restaurants, this is the best Lobster Ravioli I've ever had. I get it a lot when I'm here. It wasn't on the menu this time and they made it for me anyway. Prices are fantastic, service -spot on. Stop what you're looking for... get on that R train .... And get yo @ss here. Chicken parm A Lobster Ravioli A+ (Best of all time) Pizza - A Cheese cake C read more

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Love love love this restaurant! I wish I could uproot it to Carroll Gardens. Gino's keeps Italian tradition alive with Sunday afternoon dinner. Their space is huge and always jam packed! With every visit (though not as frequently as I'd like), it's always crowded with people waiting for a table. We're talking about 3 PM on a Sunday! Service is attentive, staff is courteous and offer recommendations. And the food? Well it's just excellent. If you enjoy delicious and genuine Italian food echoing Old School tradition, pay them a visit. I'm never disappointed everytime I visit. So good. read more

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Staffs are friendly. Food was delicious! It gets busy. Really good Italian food and the place is pretty spacious. The bathroom is located downstairs. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 read more

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This was a Christmas season experience where I went with a true local and a real Italian. Verdict: Amazing red sauce Italian greatness with a very Brooklyn vibes. Some might argue their grandmother does better (slightly), but this is still amazing! I will say that this places is insanely packed so do go with a reservation and although the service is fast, you may have to wait a bit. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Thursday night, and good thing we made reservations because it was pretty crowded. We rode the metro, but it seemed like there was an interesting valet parking situation going on right outside the restaurant. When you walk in, they have pizza slices for sale, which I ended up ordering as my meal. They don't have the pizzas on the menu, so take note of the flavors they have when entering. I got a slice of the eggplant pizza. The crust was crispy and overall a solid slice of pizza. We also ordered the rigatoni with sausage and eggplant. Noodle texture was good and flavorful. Inside felt clean but somewhat cramped. Overall, good Italian food with friendly service! read more

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Experience the authentic taste of Bay Ridge circa 1964 at this beloved Italian restaurant A must-try Penne allá vodka with grilled chicken - a delightful combination that will leave you craving for more The service is great very attentive and ambiance is amazing it gives a nice old school vibe to the spot. read more

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This is a place I come with my family and in laws for dinner to celebrate events or just for a nice dinner out. The restaurant has the pizzeria in center at the front and the rest of the place has a lot of seating for groups in the back along with a bar. The staff is nice and helpful and gives great service. I had the grilled salmon with spinach and it's grilled to near perfection and melts in your mouth. Splash it with the lemon slice to give some tart to the flavor of the salmon. This is a neighborhood restaurant that while fantastic is not a destination location, but one that is you go when in Bay Ridge. Go here for the extensive dinner menu and enjoy some good food read more

Gino's Restaurant - Grilled Salmon - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was in the area and craving pasta, so I decided to check out this restaurant. I started with the fried calamari appetizer, and it was hot and crispy. I like how it's not very salty. Then I got the linguine with clam sauce and veal medallion. It tasted very good. I like the sauce on the linguine pasta. For dessert, I ordered chocolate mousse and Spumoni with 3 scoops: vanilla, pistachio, and chocolate. This place is super popular so definitely make reservations if you're planning to go. The food took a while to arrive, but it was all worth it. I really enjoyed my meal here and would totally come back to try different food here. read more

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My favorite Italian that consistently gets it right. I promise you cannot order wrong! Favorite meals - red snapper or chicken parm (ask for an eggplant slice for an appetizer) Go to drink - Martini w a twist Best crème brûlée ever!! read more

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If you are looking for the best Italian restaurant in town, then Gino's is the best of Bay Ridge! I have been going to Gino's for years with my family (parents and grandparents) and it is seriously the greatest of all time! Gino's is the diamond of Fifth Avenue - it is so classy and an authentic family-oriented restaurant that has served countless customers, who also absolutely love dining at this fine establishment. It was also recently renovated and over the years expanded the space and has a private party space and additional seating in a gorgeous enclosed outdoor garden area. Just getting started...how can I ever begin to encapsulate the amazingness of Gino's? Okay, so when you walk through the doors, you will smell the fresh oven baked pizza that is so hot and bubbly. Gino's is usually pretty busy and crowded because it is so popular, but they are extremely quick and accommodating with seating guests at tables. They are on time with reservations and also with customers who walk in to eat. While you wait, you can grab a quick drink at the bar. Also, you will be warmly greeted by the host/hostess, who will take you to your table. While walking through the restaurant, you will also be enthusiastically welcomed by the wait staff, who instantly make you feel like you're returning home to have a beautifully cooked meal. Now onto the food. Who can ever say that they basically had every single item on the menu and countless times each? Yes, that is how often we have dined at Gino's and it is truly the neighborhood gem. We have heavily counted on Gino's for times that we didn't have any energy to cook after work or during the weekend. They have always been there for us through thick and thin and have been consistently good throughout the years. For the appetizers, we usually order a few spreads for the table. Baked clams oreganata (eight clams stuffed with garlicky breadcrumbs and baked in white wine and butter), hot antipasto (Baked Clams, Shrimp Oreganata, Fried Calamari and Eggplant Rollatini), Zuppa Di Mussels (mussel soup with either white wine or red sauce broth and garlic), mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini paired with marinara sauce dip or margherita pizza pie. For the entrees, we order our classics of chicken cutlet parm, shrimp oreganata with linguine, orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage, fillet of sole (broiled oreganata) that is served with a side of your choice. Cooked to absolute perfection time after time. Compliments to the chef! I would highly suggest taking a look at their weekly special offerings. Oh and add in a glass of red or white wine for the perfect finishing touch. For dessert, we usually get the classic cheesecake, black and white chocolate mousse, spumonis, tortoni and affogato. We also get coffee and cappuccino. Gino's also offers catering services for Christmas and the holidays, so we have ordered trays of food in the past that have lasted us a week worth of meals. We would get the baked clams, stuffed shells, shrimp cocktail, shrimp oreganata, penne vodka, sausage and peppers, and chicken cutlet parmigiana. They would add in fresh bread and extra sauces. Biggest shoutouts to Elvis, Eddie and Nick, who have been the BEST waiters. They are so sweet and their energy, attentiveness, and customer service is unmatched and unparalleled! We are singing the highest praises about you and how you always treat us so well. You are so appreciated beyond anything that can ever be expressed and we are so grateful and thankful to have you in our lives for decades and counting! We are so excited to return again to Gino's. We are customers for life and I am sure that you will be also. read more

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Had a reservation and had to wait in a crowded entryway. I asked when our table would be ready and she said I Don't Know. Don't come here

It's always a great time at Gino's! Whether dining alone, with family or friends, the food and drinks are good and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Gino's is a Bay Ridge institution and has been a staple of my childhood and adult years. While working at a nearby hospital, this was also an occasional gathering place for my colleagues and I. The staff are friendly and welcoming and I never felt rushed out of the restaurant even after finishing my meal. It does get busy at dinner but I've never had any issues snagging a table without reservations. I'll be coming back to Gino's for as long as they are open to celebrate occasions or to just have a good, hearty and tasty meal. Buon appetito! read more

What's a great family friendly restaurant! Gino's is my go-to Italian in Bay Ridge. The service is fast but you are not rushed to leave. You are encouraged to enjoy your meal and dessert with some coffee. They have the best penne vodka and delicious filet of sole! Their tiramisu and cannolis are the perfect dessert to pair with a cappuccino. Gino's is great to celebrate big parties or to go on a date night. read more

The food at Gino's is good. Service is very good and top rated. Ambiance is very good. Depending on your mood, you can find a spot at the bar and just chill there all evening, or if you find yourself at a table with family or friends, you will not be disappointed. read more

This place used to have a big portion many years ago. Today I got a pasta from there and it was too simple. Only 6 shrimps and the portion is small. read more

A very good Italian restaurant, but go early because it's always very crowded. They have very good food, nice wait staff, and a wide variety of dishes. Their prices are very reasonable too. read more

Have been going there for years, love the food and service is good, go early on Fridays & Saturday's could be a long wait, but worth it

Gino's is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Brooklyn. But I have to say I feel things are changing. I have ordered this hot antipasto before and there was a much bigger portion that what I have pictured. There was one piece of eggplant rolatini, 2 baked clams & 2 shrimps. The fried calamari wasn't a lot either. I feel it's ridiculous to offer so little on the antipasto. Even the shrimp cocktail had 4 shrimps, I feel 6 would have been worth it. I understand that prices are increasing but the portions should be worth the money. Just my personal opinion. But as always I LOVE the penne vodka and I get it with peas and fried chicken cutlet. Absolutely delicious it's the best vodka sauce in bay ridge. I still love this restaurant very much the food is phenomenal. read more

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Amazing service, food and dessert was great....private room was perfect for our party of 20.

I finally took my family to Gino's after I noticed my mom's constant stare into the restaurant during our walks. Our waiter was patient and humorous (he had my family laughing as they tried to figure out the menu). The broccolini that was served with the veal medallions was a little too salty but the meal was otherwise delicious. The rest of the food and the portions were good. The space was clean and we didn't feel rushed as busy as the restaurant was. My family and I are looking forward to coming back. read more

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I enjoy dining at your restaurant but tonight I'm on the way home from PA and decided to place an order for pickup. And when I got home this grilled salmon with spinach was a pathetic dish coming out of your kitchen. My wife ordered an eggplant roll and that didn't disappoint her. But this salmon and some spinach...wtf! read more

Gino's Restaurant - Grilled salmon with spinach - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Gino's is the go-to restaurant for anyone who ever spent time in Bay Ridge - and with good reason. The food is always prepared excellently and it's a comfortable place with a great Italian family vibe. They also do great with their delivered food. So when the cold wind blows, cozy up to some fine dining at home. read more

I came on Valentine's day with a reservation and it was hard to even walk in. It was packed from the door to all the way inside where the bar was. We had to wait maybe 15-20 minutes because staff was just so busy and hard to flag down. They were doing their best to clear tables as quickly as possibly and get everyone settled. We started off with some bread that came with some kind of oil, I should've asked for some butter but the bread wasn't too hard which I liked. We ordered apps which came pretty quick: baked clams and calamari. The baked clams were so good and not too expensive compared to the other Italian spots in New York. The calamari was good and it came with this tomato dip, but definitely recommend the baked clams more. The sauce and everything was just perfect. The pasta took a while and even getting a water refill was hard because everyone was super busy. I got the half portion of grilled chicken + peas in vodka sauce. The sauce was terrific and I love how they offer half portions so it's less expensive. It filled me just right given how I had appetizers too. We also got the chicken parm with spaghetti. I love how thin the chicken cutlet was. When it's too thick it tastes a bit too fatty. Overall a great place for a date night or birthday dinner. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Baked Clams Fried Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This might be my new favorite Italian spot. It was crowded the minute we walked in and you can tell it's a neighborhood gem (which, is probably a good thing I live further away lol). We started with their meatballs (YUM), the calamari and the server gave us a great recommendation for red wine. I LOVED the penne vodka as my main and we really loved the blueberry dessert special (the creme brulee we could have skipped). It was very affordable too, for all the food that we consumed. I am already plotting a return trip! read more

I wanted to try Gino's mainly because I love penne vodka, and I've heard great things about it here. So, I ordered take-out for penne vodka, fried calamari, and chicken cutlet parmigiana (with fries). Unpopular opinion, but overall taste of everything was average. Not sure if the quality lowered because I got take-out, but I did reheat everything when I ate it... The penne vodka was a little bland. Despite having the sun-dried tomatoes and basil seasoning on top, there wasn't much flavor. Personally, I've had much better vodka sauce elsewhere (or at least better for my palate). The calamari was lightly battered, and came with tomato dip and a slice of lemon. I like to put a lot of lemon on it, but it nothing special. Lately for the chicken cutlet parmigiana, I ordered it with fries but was given pasta. The cutlet was dry and very thin. read more

Great great prices great service and obviously great food nothing more to say except go there and enjoy staff service and food

Love it great service Been going here for years and years Delicious food and good people read more

I ordered from Gino's tonight after admittedly forgetting they exist for a long time. I got hit with the flu and wanted soup with some basic real food. I ordered the pasta in butter sauce with shrimps, garlic knots and chicken & rice soup. The soup was highly recommended by a friend and reheated well. Their prices are great and so are the portions. Enough for next day leftovers. I ordered directly from their site & it worked out perfectly. read more

One of my favorite and very well known restaurant here in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. I always come here when I'm in town from NJ. I used to come here a lot when I was living here. Since moving to NJ I miss this place...it has expanded over the years and it's still crowded to get to a table at times, but its worth it ...the food and service is excellent. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Calamari... - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been here quite a few times and it never disappoints! The food is absolutely delicious! I just went there for a holiday party. I had the antipasto, rigatoni, chicken rollatine and spumoni. I finished every bite from each dish! The service was great. My favorite Italian restaurant! read more

Authentic italian! When you step inside the restaurant it feels like you've been transported back to in time with the interior design. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The portions are massive/sharable. Everything I ordered was delicious and please try a slice a pizza from there.. It will surprise you! So good! read more

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We came here on a Friday night or a birthday celebration with my husband for his birthday. We have gone here a few times already, and really enjoy the homey-ness of this restaurant and the portions of food (and also the dishes are really delicious). We ordered the fried calamari and the seafood salad as a starter. The fried calamari is always a hit because the batter is so light, airy, but really crispy at the same time. The seafood salad is loaded with seafood, and I always get it. The dressing is really tangy and flavorful, but some may find the dressing to be really tangy. For the mains, we ordered the bowtie pasta and the seafood risotto (their special for the day). Of the 2, for this night, I did prefer the risotto more. It was so creamy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The bowtie pasta is really good too, and I always order it when I come here. Really worth the visit, and the food taste really homemade! read more

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Came here for my friend's birthday yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. The decor is sleek and modern, it wasn't decorated like a traditional Italian restaurant. The workers were smiling and very much helpful. The patrons in the restaurant did make a couple of my friends feel uncomfortable with consistent staring. We had a pre-fixed lunch/dinner. Ginos has a big back room for large parties and we were seated there. I got a glance at their backyard area and it was nicely decorated. There was a bit of a wait for the drinks and the appetizers, and I think it's because they were waiting for the rest of the party to show. A couple of us had to return some glasses due totem being dirty, when given new ones, they were quite clean. In regards to the drinks, we had Pepsi, Ginger Ale, and white and red wine. I stuck to the Pinot Giorgio that was served, and it was pretty decent. The only thing I would've done is kept all the wine white, but I understand for different pallets they have to offer both. For the appetizers. we had baked clams, salad, tomatoes and ricotta cheese, and calamari. Everything was pretty decent, but the salad stood out. The dressing was light and flavorful and the veggies were fresh. At Gino's, they bring everything in courses, so next was pasta. They serve their plates family style, so we had Penne Alla Vodka and the Rigatoni. They were both delicious and the plates were gone in a matter of seconds. Portion-wise, I think the sizes were a bit on the smaller side. The final course before dessert was meat/seafood. There was salmon, chicken parmesan, and veal. I'm not a fan of veal, so I didn't try it, but the Salmon was decent, and the Chicken Parm was the star. It was so good that we had to ask for more Penne to go with it. There were also green beans & potatoes. I was saving the 0.25% left for dessert, so I didn't indulge. Finally, we sang happy birthday and had our dessert. I liked that they gave everyone different pieces of cake on these platters and got to choose what we wanted. The chocolate cake I had was great very tasty. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would recommend this place for a birthday dinner or even a lunch or dinner date. I left there full and already am thinking about coming back for the Penne and the Parm! read more

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Food - Amazing (Highly recommend the Penne all Vodka and Meatballs) Service - Attentive and friendly Ambiance - Family Style Restaurant Look forward to returning. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Everything on the table was delicious. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Valentine's Day was crazy busy but in a nice way. It was quite the place to be! There were couples with gifts and flowers, and some were so dressed up! I thought the holidays were busy- but February 14th was over-the-top! The food was plated beautifully and tasted delicious! Interestingly I got the same waiter as my first visit! This time around he gave fast and accurate service with 2 polite check-ins. My mussels were so good. They were large, plump and juicy with a delicious broth. My scallops were perfectly cooked and tender. The crème brûlée was a bit too sweet but still was a lovely ending to my meal. read more

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