Seated quickly. I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana dinner with Salad. The atmosphere is open and inviting. The Salad was delicious and received quickly. The main dish was taking quite a while (at the 45 minute) mark I asked the waitress "if I ordered the wrong item?" The server went to the kitchen that reported they thought they were sold out but find one more chicken breast. It was worth the wait! Fantastic and huge. One of the best versions of that dish I've had in years. No consideration from management for the wait... I wanted to give a 5th star... read more

All in all. Pretty good. Salad was basic iceberg and some tomatoes, nothing special. The main dish was very good ( sausage penne pasta) Service was good. Nothing jumped out but was all good. The place itself is pretty nice with an eclectic decor. Prices seemed a bit high but again, all in all, for Ely it was pretty good. If we are through Ely again I'd stop and grab something read more

The ambiance was very nice soft music absolutely lovely. The service was very nice we didn't have to wait very long for a table and they took our order right away. The food was very nice definitely hot and tasty they could have done a little better with their lack of wine list . What Italian restaurant doesn't have bottles of wine for sale?? So Mr. Gino please fix your wine list and you will make a killing at this location!! read more

My husband and I walked across Aultman Street from our hotel to Mr. Gino's because we had a hankering for pizza -- and we definitely chose wisely. It looks like an old casino from the street (it might have been a casino once) but now is filled with quirky lighting and comfortable booths. We read through the menu of Italian and American choices and found the pizza offerings. We opted to "build our own." And it was delicious, with a homemade crust, hearty sausage, red onion, and my spouse's choice of pineapple. It all worked. We ordered the smaller 14" size and were full and brought home leftovers. Who wouldn't want delicious leftover pizza the next morning? Our server was friendly and efficient and it seemed like it was a family-run place. Looking around, it seemed like everyone else was enjoying their choices, from the couple eating plates of pasta next to us to the guy across the way who was digging into his T-bone steak. A fine choice in Ely. read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Sausage, red onion, and pineapple pizza - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

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Felix is a friendly and sweet server. When I asked his favorite dish, he recommended the Chicken Vesuvio, which I had overlooked on the menu. I decided to try it and I'm glad I did. It was a moist, perfectly cooked thick chicken breast in a light and tasty sauce with lightly steamed vegetables. He also brought me a side of the angel hair pasta. The meal was delicious! My love enjoyed his angel hair pasta primavera with chicken as well. And the tiramisu is an excellent finish to the meal. The decor makes it cozy and inviting, while the adjacent bar area looks like a fun place to be on the weekends. Felix said they have karaoke sometimes. There were guys in playing pool. Just a fun vibe! Definitely the best dinner option in town! read more

Wife and I visited the area and tried the restaurant. It is decorated nicely with good ambiance, wine was good, service good, food was bleh. YMMV read more

Starting off by saying the only worse Italian food we've had was in Hong Kong at some random "Italian Bistro"...which was similar to frozen budget brand food....not even the "fancy" Michelangelo's frozen and definitely nowhere close to Costco's great Lasagna. This place had potential, good reviews (now immediately suspect for anything in Ely), building location was cool (old town Ely)...and walking in the place smelled great and dining room was clean, spacious and just interesting to look around. Staff was friendly. Prices...well... Italian, $25-$50 per entree. Surprisingly expensive appetizers... We order Calamari for Appetizer and Seafood Scampi for dinner. Calamari arrived with the world's tiniest pile only rings. Obviously "fresh" frozen...fried in really old oil and overcooked. Only red tomato pasta sauce to dip (actually pretty good). $18!!! For like 12-14 1inch rings? Entree was described as Prawns, U10 Scallops and Mussels...served over linguine. What we got was ONE scallop, burnt...6-ish overcooked rubbery shrimp (not expected bigger prawns). And 4 mussels also just ok...overcall served over mushy linguine noodles and everything sitting in a bland watery soup, that vaguely tasted like garlic, lemon and butter. We were starving after driving for the past 5 hours...so we ate everything. Amused ourselves watching the other 6 diners in the restaurant on a Friday evening...their reactions eating their food... With tip, $83. For one entree, one appetizer and a couple waters... I actually longed for Olive Garden... Sad overall for the experience...can only assume the servers were nice because they felt bad about what they were serving. Hope I saved at least one person from going here. read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - The black shadow in middle is our ONE Scallop - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

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The ambiance was relaxed and charming. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was good. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. Being in the Midwest i was not surprised to see it had more mozzarella cheese on it than sauce or noodles. I still thought it was yummy. Overall my experience was wonderful. What shocked me were the prices. I'm on a road trip from Los Angeles. Menu prices were more expensive here in ELY than prices from similar restaurants in LA. Just to be certain, I looked up the last LA Italian restaurant I ate at. (C + O Italian). Spaghetti and meatballs was actually 2 dollars more in ELY than in LA. The LA restaurant gives you unlimited garlic knots on top of it. Why? This is a trend I've seen more and more as I travel, the cheap prices of small town restaurants have disappeared. It makes no sense because I can't imagine jobs in the area pay as much as jobs in larger cities. Like minimum wage in ELY is 12 an hour. IN LA it's 18. Yet the menu prices are MORE in ELY. WHAT? Something ain't right with the economy right now. I'm not sure what the fix is but I hope things can return to the way they were. I hope families are still able to dine out and not just for special occasions. read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Spaghetti and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

Yes service was very good and the food was very tasty and good old school Italian restaurant remind of younger days having dinner with my parents at there favorite restaurant read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Cannellini - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

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The manager is obviously an egomaniac and was rather abrasive. Food was adequate as we were hungry but not worth the money spent. Constant beeping noises ruined any ambiance this restaurant might have had. The man who took my phone order was very pleasant and professional so he gets 5 stars. So glad we took our order back to the motel as the beeping noises would have driven me crazy. read more

First time at Mr. G's my wife and I were celebrating our Anniversary in town! Went there for dinner five star rating on service food appearance, flavor, and done to order. Rodgers was exceptional and very courteous and professional. Will definitely visit the establishment again! read more

Wow! Pleasantly surprised with this great Italian food that could be served in any bigger city. Ely has a gem of a restaurant here- nice menu variety, Italian classics, steaks, seafood, wonderful pastas and flavorful sauces! My husband had the bolognese meat sauce penne and I had the shrimp carbonara - both served with a huge salad and breadstick. We'll be back to try some other menu items and the pizza looks wonderful! read more

This is a diamond in the rough! Not much to look at on outside, but once inside, the staff and food was WOW! Very friendly staff.. my servers were José and Jamie... They were quite busy on a Saturday night... but took good care of me! On to food.. Homemade bread..outstanding! Served with light marinara sauce to dip. Salad came with the entree... pretty simple iceberg with a few bits, but with homemade croutons! I ordered the Chicken Florintine... outstanding! Lightly breaded with huge chicken breast, spinach, and delicious rocatta and cream cheese sauce ... see pictures! Accompanied by super fresh vegetable side, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli.. al dente! And baby red roasted potatoes! I could have shared the dinner! Big portions! Ambiance was mellow with good piano jazz music in background ... read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Entree Chicken Florintine!! - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

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The food was fresh and delicious! The asparagus was expertly cooked: still crisp, but not raw, and lightly seasoned. The salmon was blackened, with a light/crisp crust. You would almost expect this to be a food desert, along Highway 50, the loneliest highway but the garden-fresh veggies proved otherwise. read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Salmon and dinner salad (half eaten). - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

We've been road tripping for the last 31 days and this was by far our favorite meal! So tasty and our server, Jose Luis was very attentive, kind and gave us a great recommendation. I'll be 105 years old talking about the delicious meal we had here tonight. Thank you. read more

The food and service were great. I can't imagine there's a better restaurant in Ely. I will definitely return.

Amazingly good Italian food. Friendly fast service. Pleasant surprise on our drive through ELY. Ordered pasta dishes but the Pizza looked amazing as well . read more

As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted. A nice piano background music for you to listen to. A glass of House Chardonnay within minutes. A really great variety of dining choices. I went with the lasagna, which came either a side salad and a bread stick. The lasagna was delicious, the homemade croutons had just the right crunch. Oh the garlic bread stick was so good, (ordered a 2nd one) . I ordered the lava cake to go. Ely, Nv might be a small out of the way town, but this place is a definitely come back again dining experience. read more

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Ely is an interesting little town, limited options but enough to satisfy. We decided to try out this little Italian tonight on the Main Street. The ambiance and vibe was great with a modern Italian feel and nice decor! We were immediately sat at a side booth type table and brought waters and menus. I ordered the Angel Hair Primavera with no mushrooms and Dave tried ordering an 8oz sirloin but the waiter said they were out of steaks so he decided on the lasagna. Before the entrees arrived, we received starter salads which was nice! Food came out in reasonable time. Dave liked his lasagna (that came with a little piece of garlic bread) I was not a fan of my pasta. It looked really good upon arrival but the flavor was pretty gross to me. It came with a lemon wedge, which I did not squeeze because it just wouldn't have tasted right.... The flavor is hard to describe, kind of like lemon and the smell of dirty feet/socks! I tried eating what I could but could not even eat half - the garlic bread was really good though. I would recommend this place, but DO NOT order the pasta dish I did! read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Lasagna with garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

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Embarrassed by the blue Mohawk waiter that brought very cold food. Very uncomfortable atmosphere for this reason. We were also seated by the back door which felt tacky and was cold . We took our good friend there who which we bragged how good the food was. Used to be. How sad read more

Excellent flavor, quality food. Meat sauce was meaty with a hint of red wine. Ravioli was covered with cheese. Outstanding. Great service

Started off great- we were seated right away, the restaurant wasn't busy at all. Got our order in, and then the waitress came back and told us that they were out of cannelloni. No big deal but that was the main reason we came. Ordered chicken Alfredo instead and got the soupiest, blandest dish ever. Lasagna was good, but the alfredo sauce was liquid- glorified milk on chicken and pasta. The service was pretty bad. The restaurant was empty save for 2 other tables and we received no water refills or check-ins or anything. Our waitress was kind when she was here, but other than that, not amazing. Update: it gave me food poisoning. read more

Third time there, last time a was a disappointment, the shrimp was way overcooked, very tough and hard to chew, mentioned to the waiter, he offered no recourse. Gave it another chance a few days ago, had the chicken in a real good sauce, the chicken was too dry and the sauce didn't help. Won't be going back. The decor we noticed is all over the spectrum, and not even Italian. We might try again way down the road. read more

Food was very delicious.. and the place was super cute inside... I'll be back next time we pass thru. I was a little bummed they forgot to include my dinner salad.. but Chicken Parmesan was so good I over looked it ( they remembered the dressing) read more

Always good, never disappoints. Steaks were good, Cesar was good. Staff was friendly and timely for how big our group was

Don't be fooled by all the neon outside, or by the fact it's squeezed between two casinos and across the street from another. This place stands alone. A big, high-ceiling room divided in some places by partitions, a smattering of booths, tables, and yes a collection of bistro tables in the back. Creatively (wildly) decorated with vintage signs (did I mention it's an Italian place?), plants, doors, windows, etc. You won't find this type of place or decor for 100 miles. There's a lively bar adjoining it with a dance floor and music, and the combination of Italian dinner music and rap coming from the bar was novel, but interesting and fun. But it's the food dummy that made this place so special. We both had typical Italian salads and entrees. All were made to perfection. Add a glass or two of wine (if you're a wine lover embrace this place because there aren't too many other places in town that serve any wine but the pink stuff) and it was the perfect Italian dinner. The server was kind of eclectic but was funny and attentive. It's a little pricy compared to other places in Ely, at about $50 per person for a salad, entree and a couple drinks but worth it. They do have several salad or sandwich options too if you're more budget conscious. If you're just traveling through or staying nearby to enjoy the plentiful outdoor adventure in the area this is a respite taste of a big city restaurant in a small western town. Don't miss it. read more

To celebrate my 65th (!) birthday, Gayle and I drove the "Loneliest Road in America" as far as Ely. Once we arrived, we checked into the local Holiday Inn Express, enjoyed a welcome drink at the Prospector Casino next door, and then proceeded to look for a nice place to eat. We also brought we us a 2007 Audelssa Cabernet Sauvignon that we had been saving for a special occasion. Looking for restaurants in Ely was a bit problematic as some that were listed had closed or restricted their hours. Mexican food was popular and there was a decent looking steak place, but neither seemed appealing at that time. We finally chose Mr. Gino's based on strong reviews and a desire to try an Italian option. We then made reservations, although that probably wasn't necessary. We parked on the street nearby, arrived at the restaurant and were seated quickly at a nice table with a view of the room. The corkage fee was a reasonable $20 and our server for the evening (Roger Jr.) was fantastic. Gayle ordered the Seafood Scampi, while I chose the Spaghetti Frutti di Mar. Both dishes were amazing, with Gayle specifically complimenting the amazing scallops and me losing myself in the seafood medley within the delicious and spicy red sauce. The Audelssa was a perfect complement to our meal, and it was quite a treat to actually experience fine dining since we can't remember. A restaurant of this quality in small town Nevada (~4000) was quite a pleasant surprise and one we would happily repeat if and when we return to Ely. Thank You Mr. Gino's for such a wonderful birthday and travel experience. read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Spaghetti Fruiti di Mar - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

Beautiful space and ambiance, really good food except for the fact that it is a bit salty. Option is average and dinner salad is average. Price is a bit high for a local restaurant. We had lasagna and some sort of chicken pasta. Great flavor .... Just need to dial back the salt read more

Friendly service - a bit on the slow but we were also starving after driving and hiking all day. My friend got the Shrimp Primavera. I got the Chicken Marsala. Large portions and both dishes came out piping hot. My food tasted alright, not bad but nothing to rave about either. I felt the price was a tad on the high side given this is a small town. But why I'm giving Mr Gino's a 5 star is for the tiramisu. You must try it. It was unexpectedly out of this worldly good. My friend considered getting another one to go and the only thing stopped me was my high blood sugar. Like I remembered to write this review because I was thinking about the tiramisu. Highly recommend and I'm seriously considering going back to Ely one day for the tiramisu. read more

Great food. Great service. The steak I ate was cooked just right. Fun atmosphere! Kids enjoyed the food as well

We had a delicious dinner served by our waitress, Jamie. She was friendly, made helpful suggestions for delicious dishes. If I ever go through Ely again, I will certainly go back to Mr. Gino's. Lovely ambiance and music. A plus for a town in the middle of nowhere Nevada. read more

Interesting spot in the old part of town. Arrived at 1900 on a Friday and most of the tables were full so I sat at the bar. If you're going alone sitting in the bar is not a great idea there's nothing to do. No TV the bartender is actually a server. The server recommended Tuscan chicken and it was excellent. Very juicy with a cheesy sauce with vegetables and vegetables themselves were crisp but not overcooked. The salad was 99% iceberg which is not my favorite and a sprig of romaine with a way below average Italian dressing. Parking is anywhere around the building. It was easy, I didn't go to the restroom so I can't tell you about it. read more

Mr Gino's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Great croutons. - Italian Near Me - Ely, Nevada

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We were looking for a place to have a nice Italian meal while in Ely and this seemed to be the only place in town to find one. Ely is a dusty, but cute, throwback town along the Loneliest Road in America so we weren't sure what to expect at Mr. Gino's. From the outside, you can see it was once a place called Mr. G's Villa and that it must have been a glitzy place back in the day. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in to hear smooth jazz in the background in an overall congenial atmosphere instead of something matching the tired facade that greets you on the street. A young waiter immediately greeted us and we were seated at an available booth. I wish I had gotten this young man's name - he really made our night extra enjoyable with his happy demeanor. When our salads arrived, I was a little concerned about what to expect of the rest of our meals because they were very small. However, my husband's Chicken Parmesan and my Angel Hair Primavera were plentiful and delicious! I also had a very generous pour of their house cabernet sauvignon! If we are ever back in Ely, we would definitely go back. read more

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Chicken Parmesan, and the chicken Alfredo were both excellent! The salad was fresh with homemade croutons delicious. Relatively speaking they give you nice size portions! Tasted very fresh and there was a beautiful blend of herbs ! Be sure to stop by and see their menu don't go by the one online it's not accurate. Enjoy their wonderful ambience which I will do next time I'm in town. Thank you for the great serviceand delicious dinners ! read more

Wow! I've been coming to Ely for the past 8 years and have always experienced the same restaurants. This time my family and I decided to try something different. So we placed a phone order for pick up. Thank goodness for Yelp because I was in the mood for a good pizza and Mr. Gino's popped up. I had no idea Ely had a Italian restaurant. Even better it was a Sunday night and they were open late compared to all the other restaurants around town. They have a lot of items on their menu. Everything sounded delicious but I was really in the mood for a pizza and some chicken fingers. They didn't offer chicken fingers on the regular menu but they did have them on the kids menu. Which to be honest with you was the perfect amount for my husband and I to share. They came with french fries and we ask for ranch on the side and buffalo sauce. The pizza was cooked to perfection it was crispy and not soggy. We asked for pepperoni with half jalapeño and it came out perfect!! When I went in to pick up our order I was surprised at how nice the restaurant was decorated. The ambience was nice, the lights were dim and it looks like a cute date night spot. The bar was not open but it looks like they had a little lounge area off to the side of the register. In the back of the restaurant you can see the kitchen. The restaurant looked very clean. Thank you for the awesome experience. The food was amazing and the staff was wonderful. Every person I delta was very nice. I will say the prices were a little pricy so don't be surprised, it's worth it. read more

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We ate at Mr. Gino's while in town for travel. It's a quaint Italian restaurant with fun eclectic decor. The staff was friendly and very efficient. We had 2 pasta meals that were delicious. They came with a dinner salad and the most yummy bread! We asked for extra bread and they brought us a basket. I would recommend Mr. Gino's when in Ely! read more

There aren't many restaurants in Ely and while I am not a pasta eater Mr. Gino's looked the nicest. (I had planned to stop for Mexican but the way that establishment incorporated into the casino made it unpleasant.). The ambiance at Mr Gino's is superior. Obviously a lot of care was taken in creating the setting. I ordered a chicken Caesar salad since there is a lot on the menu I don't eat. It was delicious. It was a cold day and not very warm inside; the waiter also brought me a caramel honeybush Rooibos tea which was so delicious and kept me warm. For such a small town Mr Gino's was an unexpected treat. read more

I've been to alot of Italian restaurants over the years. Wow!!! I'm beyond impressed with these authentic dishes and the 5 star service. The waiter Roger is 5 star up and way beyond any server. His professional manner and knowledge of the menu. He knew exactly the dining experience I was looking for. The food was fresh to order everything was served seamless and coursed out to perfection. Look for forward to another dining experience! Request Roger's section you truly will be impressed. read more

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Sadly no real Italian flavors at all. Spaghetti and meatballs was very weak in flavor. Meat sauce was watery and just no real Italian sauce flavor. Meatballs were tough and not fresh, where of where is the classic flavor? Also in the meat sauce was fatty chewy flubby un-edible bits. Not even some fresh parmesean cheese grated table side. How could spaghetti and meat sauce be lower flavor than from a store bought jar? Chicken Ceasar salad is iceberg lettuce, not romaine. Pizza came out nice and hot, but why no Italian flavors? I only liked a small bite of maybe considered a breadstick? It was the size of a small tiny fruit pie, but it was Hollow and quite good. Restaurant got busy in downtown Ely and service was lacking on a Friday night dinner time. No refills of our iced tea, basic service. No straw for drinks, no iced tea spoon to stir the sugar and lemon. A bus person sat the entire room and provided the only true customer service and acknowledgment of new entering diners. I wish the food was better, where is the Italian flavors? read more

We had the best experience here, the food was great and the our server, Roger was fun and entertaining. He had some good suggestions and we enjoyed our evening. If you haven't been here then you should definitely try this place !!! Very good!! read more