The food is so bland! I'm guessing people like this place because it's cheap and the portions are huge.
(1)
Bernie P.
We went on 12/31/11 and had a wonderful meal. It was crowded for new years eve and the service was a little slow but the quality of the food was excellent. We had the fried oyster and calamari app which was awesome. For dinner we had the lobster ravioli which is unreal, the amount of crab in the sauce is crazy!!! Also the red snapper special was great! Really enjoyed it here as always and would recommend it to anyone.
(5)
Dan S.
This place is great. Food is great, it's BYOB, and the portions are HUGE!. They let you change the order any way you want and the staff are super friendly.
(5)
John J.
Review is based off of their pizza which was carry out. There is much better locally such as Charlie's....... Most recently purchased a Sicilian pie with mushroom and pep. The mushrooms were canned shrooms and not fresh. The dough tasted like it was cooked in butter and to correct it enough so that the pie could be eaten another 15 minutes in the home oven was needed.
(2)
Jenny B.
Always get stuck coming to this place with my in-laws, but I am not a big fan of their food. The veal is really tough, and the tomato gravy/sauce is very bland. There are way better Italian restaurants for the same-lower price. I give it two stars because the place is clean.
(2)
mike m.
This has to be one of the best casual Italian restaurants in the area! The ambience is nothing to write home about (industrial tile floors, generic diner booths, vinyl covered kitchen chairs), but the food...ahhh the food makes up for anything the ambience lacks. Gino's is a BYOB with no corkage or glass fee. Start with the sauteed spinach appetizer...hot and garlicky deliciousness in every bite! I also highly recommend the frutta dimare (ask for it spicy!), a mountain of al dente spagetti studded with clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops...absolutely awesome! They have a multitude of seafood specials (especially on the weekends) as well as pasta specials daily. The service is casual and friendly...many of the waitresses have been there for years and are like family. You really cant go wrong with Gino's...we've been coming here for years and have never been disapppointed!
(5)
Heather S.
I completely agree with the other reviewer. This place looks very plain, more like a normal pizza place, and not enough seating as you wait for your table. However the service is awesome, all the servers are great, and when they aren't to busy at the end of the night will even sit down and have a drink with you. The BYOB is the best part becuase you aren't running up a huge drink tab on a night out. Two people can go out and spend $40 and be completely full. The portions are big and totally affordable. There are entrees are $10 to $20 and they always have specials. I get the Combo platter almost everytime, but the gnocchi is good too. You also get fresh bread and salad, which are both great. Essentially we have been there a lot over the years, and have taken family and friends and have never had a bad meal. On a side note, you can call ahead. Do that on a fri or sat so you are not standing around packed like pickles!
(5)
S S.
Atmosphere is alright. Acoustics suck, always seems noisy. The accordion player is too loud and frankly not my favorite of instruments to listen to while I am dining. I am NOT a big fan of the food; mediocre @ best, and priced too high. Via Veneta on Markley St. is much better tasting and economical.
(2)
Jess F.
My boyfriend took me to Gino's on our first date. I'm Italian brought up on my grandmothers cooking so needless to say I'm picky. Gino's was very impressive to me being someone who knows the difference between authentic and Americanized Italian cooking. The service was prompt and polite. I ordered the veal parmigiana as my main course and it was excellent. We go back for special occasions and I've never been disappointed. The accordion player is a nice touch too! :)
(5)
Lindsey M.
My family had been coming to this place for well over a decade and I still enjoy getting take out when i visit the area. The place is owned by a really good, friendly family. They have great pizzas, large pizzas. The entrees are classic Italian, and they offer some pretty good choices on the specials. I'm not one for really eating out Italian since it's one of the easiest cooking styles to replicate at home, but I really like Gino's take out.
(5)
Spicy H.
The pie was fantastic. The hubby was practically salivating as soon as he opened the box. We ordered a plain with extra sauce, and they ended up making it red top style, reminiscent of our all-time-jam, Alex's Pizzeria in Manayunk. The sauce was thick and very flavorful and the pie had the perfect amount of cheese. The crust was good - the hubby thought it was great - but it was still a bit doughy around the edges for my taste. Read full review at thepizzaproject.blogspot…
(5)
Steve B.
Love Gino's great Italian food at a reasonable price also BYOB can't beat it. My 2 favs veal parm with egg plant or veal ala Gino.
(4)
Will D.
This is a nicer pizzeria which serves a variety of Italian food. The food, prices and atmosphere are fine. Service, however is mixed. On one occasion, for instance, we received the wrong item and the staff merely argued with us (We do know the difference between cheese and meat tortellini). We used to enjoy it more, but it has gone downhill.
(2)
Victor B.
Great pizza and excellent service!! :)
(4)
tina c.
Gino's has moved a few doors down from there old location. We were afraid that the food/service wouldn't be as good because they expanded the restaurant.I'm happy to say it seems even better and it is beautiful inside. The blush sauce,chicken/veal parm and the calamari are my personal favorites. Added bonuses ...it's a BYOB and a salad comes with most meals. The staff was super busy but still on top of things.
(5)
Linda M.
Hubby and I had dinner here, food was pretty good. We got the spinach with olive oil and garlic, very good and garlicky, enough for 4 people. Hubby enjoyed his ravioli, my shrimp scampi was tasty the Shrimp were nice and big, although slightly over cooked. Our waiter was very nice, though we had to ask for bread, which was cold. With their big pizza ovens you would think they could serve fresh hot bread.
(3)
Bull H.
These are some stand-up Guineas! Great food, excellent presentation, nice atmosphere, and most importantly BYOB! Pino (the owner) is good people!
(5)
Beth L.
We made our first visit to Gino's since their move next door. Pros: There are two dining areas now and it's much bigger. We tried to make a reservation (they only do for 5 or more) but for our party of 4 at 7pm on a saturday night we got seated right away. The bathrooms are very nice as well. Our meals were very good, as we experienced at the old ginos. Prices seem to have gone up a buck or two, but the portions are still large. I got the frutta di mare (mussels, clams, scallps, shrimp) was was pleasantly suprised. There were a ton of mussels/clams, enough for 2 full dinners worth! Cons: Our waiter wasn't great. An older guy who seemed to have the "i'm too good to be here" attitude. He had no personality, and only came back a few times. He also had a lot of tables, too many probably. We were charged a $2 corkage fee. Now, I don't remember this at the old location. Also my parents did not encounter this on their visit. Maybe our waiter didn't like us either. No mention of fee on the menu (not that I saw). Will definitely ask about this next time. Overall a pretty good meal. Will go back again! ($6 off coupon in the entertainment book!)
(3)
Philip B.
Outstanding restaurant !! Dined here on 8/6/2011 with two others. dishes were Veal Parm, Spaghetti with Scallops, Shrimp and Crabmeat, and a Manicotti dish. All of the entrees were outstanding. Great food with large portions at a reasonable price. This place is top notch and one of my favorites. I shall return !!!!
(5)
Katie D.
Would give five stars, but the service is spotty, slow, and rude. Aside from service with a nasty demeanor, Gino's food is excellent. Large portions, traditional ital-american fare, and their marinara is seriously addictive. Excellent baked ziti, meatballs, and homemade manicotti or stuffed shells. Their mussels are equally delicious, and house dressing should be bottled and sold. All in all an excellent spot, especially when they have live italian music.
(4)
S T.
We used Gino's catering for a baptismal party. The food was excellent for catered food. The food was ready on time and well well packed to stay hot upon arrival at home. We ordered the chicken marsala which was fabulous - flavorful and tender! Green beens were delish. Pasta was way above average and didn't get mushy as most catered pastas do.
(5)
Kristin M.
We went for pizza on a Friday night at about 6:30pm. We were seated immediately at a comfortable booth. Our waiter, Doug, was super nice. The complimentary bread was outstanding. We both got the house salad (this is huge - standard house salad + artichokes for $4.95). We split 2 specialty pizzas (12-inch pies) - the Bianca Tre Formaggi (white pizza) @ $9.95 and The Quatro Staggioni (we swapped the anchovies for broccoli rabe) @ $10.95. The crust was delicious. My husband said, "Let's make this our regular pizza place." We were very happy with the meal as a whole and plan to return! The menu is pretty big. Am looking forward to trying some of their entrees.
(5)
TJ A.
First time here....great food, large portions (don't say I didn't warn you!) and friendly service. One of my favorite Italian dishes is Chicken Marsala, and Gino's version didn't disappoint. Even the side of pasta was cooked al dente which to me is the only way to cook it & I'm not Italian. The only reason I took off one star is because my salad was drowning in dressing & I received some dirty utensils but our server apologized & quickly replaced them. We went on a Saturday just before the dinner crowd arrived.
(4)
Kristin N.
We hadn't been here in 20 years. Moved 5 miles away- heck you'd think it was 500...lol. We just always end up going east for a good meal. The place is huge, as are the portions. Quiet on a Sunday night, so we sat right down. Our salads were passable, if somewhat pedestrian. The bread was fantastic....warm, chewy crust and airy inside. Came with butter, not olive oil...but at least the butter wasn't frozen solid (one of my pet peeves). I had capellini with pesto- it was okay...not bad, not great. Hubby got the chicken a la Gino. Liked it as much as he remembered. Cost $33, so certainly one of our cheaper meals.
(3)
Rula R.
I came here for dinner not too long ago! It was on a Saturday night and finding a table wasn't hard at all! They had live music which was very nice! I got the seafood salad and It was rich with flavor and it was plenty of food too!! The waitress was also really nice and helpful! I'm so glad this place is only 5 minutes away. Can't wait to try more items.
(4)
Brett M.
I will preface this review by saying it's not about the physical restaurant but about their food/catering service. We had to use Gino's as a caterer for our son's birthday party at Bouncetown. We had no choice, unless we wanted to pay Bouncetown a $50 fee to use another caterer or bring in our own food. The food Gino's provided for our son's birthday party was subpar and SO EXPENSIVE. It's an obnoxious practice, but they really jack up the prices for the catering they do for Bouncetown. I understand the need to make a little extra money because of the effort that goes into bringing the food to the event and setting it up (and I'm sure Bouncetown gets a 'cut' of the additional price), but not $20 more for a salad. if you are going to charge me those insane prices, at least make the food look presentable and taste better. And this is minor but annoying - I requested 2 dressings for the salad, but was told they could only give me Italian dressing because, well, it was an Italian salad. Really? Come on now. I spent like $250 on food with them and they can't throw in some extra dressing? That's low. If the food had been better, I would have been happy to check out the restaurant, as I'm always happy to find a new Italian restaurant in the area.
(2)
Steven W.
Gino's is a great family restaurant that has been around for many years. Whether you order a pizza, or cheesesteak or you get one of their fine dinner I think you will love this gem. This is a BYOB so stop at the Liquor store down the street for a bottle of wine. They also cater small parties.
(5)
Anthony P.
The food was so so. Our waitress was absolutely atrocious. She kept giving all of us different orders that weren't ours, she never came to our table to check on us. I won't be going back.
(2)
Louis D.
Great local spot plenty of seating with take out. Every meal I've had was very good.. pizza steak was good. It's byob. The pastas are all hero's.
(5)
Nicholas P.
Service at Geno's Restaurant is subpar, at best. Wait was ridiculous. The restaurant was empty, but instead of actually serving the two customers in there, the employees thought it would be a better idea to sit around and talk amongst themselves. Employees are often rude as well. The food is pretty good, yet overpriced. This restaurant has too many "gotchas" to be able to recommend. Go somewhere else.
(1)
Jacki G.
One and done dine. I ordered the fettucini chicken alfredo. It was so bland, no flavor. Disappointing that it was such a large portion to waste. It was so bad, I didn't even take it home to feed it to the dog.
(1)
Robert T.
Took parents here last night on a recommendation. Best of Montco 2012. Very large, accommodating restaurant. I'm told the weekend crowd fills this joint. Waitstaff was pleasant and took orders promptly. Food took a little longer than we liked to come out. Almost emptied the bread basket. Portions were just ridiculously large. My 86-year old dad ordered a plate of meat sauce over spaghetti and it was honestly enough to feed four adults. My plate of mussels in garlic sauce over linguine was delicious but I could only half of it, I was stuffed. Mom's shrimp scampi was good, she said, but again, way too large a portion. Clean restrooms, large parking lot. Overall, an A-OK experience overall. Bill seemed a smidgen higher than I would have liked. $5 for a coke?
(3)
GoBlue G.
Big fan of Gino's! The years in Trooper, and the many in Jeffersonville. The pasta dishes are all delicious and the pizza is very good as well. Today was a hit ... 4-13-2014 a beautiful sunny and warm Sunday started with two calumari and a special crab topped portobello mushrooms with a sherry cream! I had baked penne with eggplant and ricotta, Joey had Chicken Alfredo, Brother had Spag and meatballs, sister loved the gnocchi, sister in law the lasagna. Cannoli's all around to finish. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. I am a big fan of the red sauce enough sweetness but not offensive and a good balance between acidity and bitterness! The pasta is alway cooked al dente and served hot! Continue the great work for years to come!
(4)
Dan S.
Gino's is the best of the best. Our family has been going there for years and years and the food never disappoints. "Gi-normous" portions, plan to take some home for the next day's lunch. The menu is extensive with something to please everyone in your party. Speaking of parties Gino's is great for large groups and affordable too since it's BYOB. Don't forget to check out their specials board before you get seated. Their specials are typically a few dollars more than regular menu items but some (especially their fish specials) are well worth the price. I have a funny "Rule of Gino's" when it comes to their specials; if it has peas listed with the entree, I get it. I've never gone wrong with this rule. Feel free to try my "rule" for yourself.
(5)
Mai L.
Seriously Folks!!! I have been using this place for about 2 weeks now. Every meal is absolutely delicious. I have tried quite a few dishes. I have order a few entrees multiple times. Consistent every single time. My faves- Proscuitto and mozzarella appetizer. Fettucini Lousiana, Mussels in a red sauce, Lobster ravioli, Capellini, Fettucini Alla Aragosta. This is just like home cooking. It is also a BYOB. I have yet to dine in. If you are seeking home made style Italian cooking this is the place. I am getting hungry just thinking about the food! YUMMY
(5)
Charles W.
Based on the reviews, I decided I needed to try out this place. This is not your typical corner pizzeria and is much more of a restaurant and caters to an older crowd. I was there on a Thursday night and there was music playing. A margarita and white pizza was ordered. The white pizza was pretty good but the margarita pizza was skimpy on basil and the tomatoes had a canned taste to them (not surprising since it is March). I would recommend reservations based on the crowds I saw.
(3)
John W.
At about 630pm on a recent Saturday night, the crowd was mild and my family's meal was just OK. Our server was tepid, yet friendly, and the large pizza crust was soggy and/or undercooked. My wife reported a less-than-tender veal picante and a bland sauce. Two sides of Angel hair were mushy and overcooked, but my chicken parm was super - crispy, juicy and not greasy - and the sauce was outstanding.
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Gina M.
Just absolutely amazing. This place has expanded over the last couple years and rightfully so because they are incredible! I brought my boyfriend here yesterday and he fell in love. The sauteed spinach is to die for. The service is incredible. But spoken like a true Italian, the bread is so freaking good. I got the lobster ravioli. You get 7 huge ravioli filled with lobster meat in the beat sauce i ever tasted. Michael got the sausage parm and could not even come close to finishing it! The portions are huge. He actually looked at me at one point and said, "i really want to finish it but i just cant!" The dessert, black and white mousse, was delicious. A nice change from my usual canolli. Lets put it this way: i cant wait til noon to eat my leftovers!
(5)
Rebekah K.
I visited a few weeks ago. The portions were still huge but the food was pretty bland.
(3)
Nihara T.
This was our first time at Gino's. We had family visiting and took them out to dinner. It's a very nice family restaurant. There seemed to be quite a few large groups there. We were seated and attended to promptly. Our server allowed us to take our time picking out dishes and brought our salads and bread basket out almost immediately after we ordered. We ordered the lasagna, meat tortellini and rigatoni with meatballs - all very large portions. We had enough and more to take home for the next day. Overall we thought it was a pretty nice place to spend time with family, although the large groups did make the place seem a little loud.
(3)
Dan K.
I have lived in the area all my life and have been going to Gino's for 25+ years. I've had good experiences and bad, but overall I'd say Gino's is a solid A. I've been going back time after time for years and years. Dad and I enjoy bringing a bottle of wine and having a decent Italian dinner. The servings are always more than you can eat, so I typically wind up either ordering soup and an appetizer, or taking more than half my meal home. DK
(5)
Nicole D.
My family and I have been coming here for years. We love the food, love the service and love the atmosphere. It is a beautiful restaurant. The portion sizes are large for one person but that isn't always a bad thing!
(5)
Zack H.
I have been to Gino's a couple times in the past and was always impressed. Their food is top notch, service is great and I always leave happy. Overall their food is good, however, I must say, my favorite thing is their white pizza. The white pizza with plum tomatoes and garlic is absolutely off the charts. I don't live out this way and it's a bit of a hike, but it's well worth it. Pasta is also very good, overall good Italian food at a reasonable price.
(5)
Angie D.
Yep, my favorite Italian restaurant. EVERYTHING on the menu is good. any questions.
(5)
Mallory D.
For being a small unassuming place about 45 minutes from my home, I still come here quite often. I was introduced to it by friends who live in the area about 5-7 years ago. I loved the old location's ambiance...the new place is very pretty inside but there was just something about the tiny old spot next door. The service is pretty hit or miss, but the food more than makes up for it. My all-time favorite is the baked ziti with eggplant. Very simple Italian dish, but it is to die for. Their sauteed spinach is another favorite. Huge portions, reasonable prices, and great for a group. One of my all-time favorite restaurants.
(5)
Nicole R.
Excellent! I have eaten at this restaurant many times. Every time I've been more than happy with the food and service. The portions are enormous so you will always leave with leftovers. I really love the capellini di granci, which is capellini with tomatoes and lump crab meat. Absolutely delicious. You won't be disappointed here. The food is very authentic like my Italian grandmother would make and it rivals the best meal at any Italian restaurant in the tristate area.
(5)
Brandon M.
Gino's has some of the best pizza in the area. Their menu overall is quite extensive and while I've only tried the pizza and their mini calzones (given to us by the waitress as a sorry for taking longer than SHE thought she should have), but the atmosphere and from what I could spy on other people's tables suggested everything else was on par with their pizza. Worth multiple trips.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Melissa V.
The food is so bland! I'm guessing people like this place because it's cheap and the portions are huge.
(1)Bernie P.
We went on 12/31/11 and had a wonderful meal. It was crowded for new years eve and the service was a little slow but the quality of the food was excellent. We had the fried oyster and calamari app which was awesome. For dinner we had the lobster ravioli which is unreal, the amount of crab in the sauce is crazy!!! Also the red snapper special was great! Really enjoyed it here as always and would recommend it to anyone.
(5)Dan S.
This place is great. Food is great, it's BYOB, and the portions are HUGE!. They let you change the order any way you want and the staff are super friendly.
(5)John J.
Review is based off of their pizza which was carry out. There is much better locally such as Charlie's....... Most recently purchased a Sicilian pie with mushroom and pep. The mushrooms were canned shrooms and not fresh. The dough tasted like it was cooked in butter and to correct it enough so that the pie could be eaten another 15 minutes in the home oven was needed.
(2)Jenny B.
Always get stuck coming to this place with my in-laws, but I am not a big fan of their food. The veal is really tough, and the tomato gravy/sauce is very bland. There are way better Italian restaurants for the same-lower price. I give it two stars because the place is clean.
(2)mike m.
This has to be one of the best casual Italian restaurants in the area! The ambience is nothing to write home about (industrial tile floors, generic diner booths, vinyl covered kitchen chairs), but the food...ahhh the food makes up for anything the ambience lacks. Gino's is a BYOB with no corkage or glass fee. Start with the sauteed spinach appetizer...hot and garlicky deliciousness in every bite! I also highly recommend the frutta dimare (ask for it spicy!), a mountain of al dente spagetti studded with clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops...absolutely awesome! They have a multitude of seafood specials (especially on the weekends) as well as pasta specials daily. The service is casual and friendly...many of the waitresses have been there for years and are like family. You really cant go wrong with Gino's...we've been coming here for years and have never been disapppointed!
(5)Heather S.
I completely agree with the other reviewer. This place looks very plain, more like a normal pizza place, and not enough seating as you wait for your table. However the service is awesome, all the servers are great, and when they aren't to busy at the end of the night will even sit down and have a drink with you. The BYOB is the best part becuase you aren't running up a huge drink tab on a night out. Two people can go out and spend $40 and be completely full. The portions are big and totally affordable. There are entrees are $10 to $20 and they always have specials. I get the Combo platter almost everytime, but the gnocchi is good too. You also get fresh bread and salad, which are both great. Essentially we have been there a lot over the years, and have taken family and friends and have never had a bad meal. On a side note, you can call ahead. Do that on a fri or sat so you are not standing around packed like pickles!
(5)S S.
Atmosphere is alright. Acoustics suck, always seems noisy. The accordion player is too loud and frankly not my favorite of instruments to listen to while I am dining. I am NOT a big fan of the food; mediocre @ best, and priced too high. Via Veneta on Markley St. is much better tasting and economical.
(2)Jess F.
My boyfriend took me to Gino's on our first date. I'm Italian brought up on my grandmothers cooking so needless to say I'm picky. Gino's was very impressive to me being someone who knows the difference between authentic and Americanized Italian cooking. The service was prompt and polite. I ordered the veal parmigiana as my main course and it was excellent. We go back for special occasions and I've never been disappointed. The accordion player is a nice touch too! :)
(5)Lindsey M.
My family had been coming to this place for well over a decade and I still enjoy getting take out when i visit the area. The place is owned by a really good, friendly family. They have great pizzas, large pizzas. The entrees are classic Italian, and they offer some pretty good choices on the specials. I'm not one for really eating out Italian since it's one of the easiest cooking styles to replicate at home, but I really like Gino's take out.
(5)Spicy H.
The pie was fantastic. The hubby was practically salivating as soon as he opened the box. We ordered a plain with extra sauce, and they ended up making it red top style, reminiscent of our all-time-jam, Alex's Pizzeria in Manayunk. The sauce was thick and very flavorful and the pie had the perfect amount of cheese. The crust was good - the hubby thought it was great - but it was still a bit doughy around the edges for my taste. Read full review at thepizzaproject.blogspot…
(5)Steve B.
Love Gino's great Italian food at a reasonable price also BYOB can't beat it. My 2 favs veal parm with egg plant or veal ala Gino.
(4)Will D.
This is a nicer pizzeria which serves a variety of Italian food. The food, prices and atmosphere are fine. Service, however is mixed. On one occasion, for instance, we received the wrong item and the staff merely argued with us (We do know the difference between cheese and meat tortellini). We used to enjoy it more, but it has gone downhill.
(2)Victor B.
Great pizza and excellent service!! :)
(4)tina c.
Gino's has moved a few doors down from there old location. We were afraid that the food/service wouldn't be as good because they expanded the restaurant.I'm happy to say it seems even better and it is beautiful inside. The blush sauce,chicken/veal parm and the calamari are my personal favorites. Added bonuses ...it's a BYOB and a salad comes with most meals. The staff was super busy but still on top of things.
(5)Linda M.
Hubby and I had dinner here, food was pretty good. We got the spinach with olive oil and garlic, very good and garlicky, enough for 4 people. Hubby enjoyed his ravioli, my shrimp scampi was tasty the Shrimp were nice and big, although slightly over cooked. Our waiter was very nice, though we had to ask for bread, which was cold. With their big pizza ovens you would think they could serve fresh hot bread.
(3)Bull H.
These are some stand-up Guineas! Great food, excellent presentation, nice atmosphere, and most importantly BYOB! Pino (the owner) is good people!
(5)Beth L.
We made our first visit to Gino's since their move next door. Pros: There are two dining areas now and it's much bigger. We tried to make a reservation (they only do for 5 or more) but for our party of 4 at 7pm on a saturday night we got seated right away. The bathrooms are very nice as well. Our meals were very good, as we experienced at the old ginos. Prices seem to have gone up a buck or two, but the portions are still large. I got the frutta di mare (mussels, clams, scallps, shrimp) was was pleasantly suprised. There were a ton of mussels/clams, enough for 2 full dinners worth! Cons: Our waiter wasn't great. An older guy who seemed to have the "i'm too good to be here" attitude. He had no personality, and only came back a few times. He also had a lot of tables, too many probably. We were charged a $2 corkage fee. Now, I don't remember this at the old location. Also my parents did not encounter this on their visit. Maybe our waiter didn't like us either. No mention of fee on the menu (not that I saw). Will definitely ask about this next time. Overall a pretty good meal. Will go back again! ($6 off coupon in the entertainment book!)
(3)Philip B.
Outstanding restaurant !! Dined here on 8/6/2011 with two others. dishes were Veal Parm, Spaghetti with Scallops, Shrimp and Crabmeat, and a Manicotti dish. All of the entrees were outstanding. Great food with large portions at a reasonable price. This place is top notch and one of my favorites. I shall return !!!!
(5)Katie D.
Would give five stars, but the service is spotty, slow, and rude. Aside from service with a nasty demeanor, Gino's food is excellent. Large portions, traditional ital-american fare, and their marinara is seriously addictive. Excellent baked ziti, meatballs, and homemade manicotti or stuffed shells. Their mussels are equally delicious, and house dressing should be bottled and sold. All in all an excellent spot, especially when they have live italian music.
(4)S T.
We used Gino's catering for a baptismal party. The food was excellent for catered food. The food was ready on time and well well packed to stay hot upon arrival at home. We ordered the chicken marsala which was fabulous - flavorful and tender! Green beens were delish. Pasta was way above average and didn't get mushy as most catered pastas do.
(5)Kristin M.
We went for pizza on a Friday night at about 6:30pm. We were seated immediately at a comfortable booth. Our waiter, Doug, was super nice. The complimentary bread was outstanding. We both got the house salad (this is huge - standard house salad + artichokes for $4.95). We split 2 specialty pizzas (12-inch pies) - the Bianca Tre Formaggi (white pizza) @ $9.95 and The Quatro Staggioni (we swapped the anchovies for broccoli rabe) @ $10.95. The crust was delicious. My husband said, "Let's make this our regular pizza place." We were very happy with the meal as a whole and plan to return! The menu is pretty big. Am looking forward to trying some of their entrees.
(5)TJ A.
First time here....great food, large portions (don't say I didn't warn you!) and friendly service. One of my favorite Italian dishes is Chicken Marsala, and Gino's version didn't disappoint. Even the side of pasta was cooked al dente which to me is the only way to cook it & I'm not Italian. The only reason I took off one star is because my salad was drowning in dressing & I received some dirty utensils but our server apologized & quickly replaced them. We went on a Saturday just before the dinner crowd arrived.
(4)Kristin N.
We hadn't been here in 20 years. Moved 5 miles away- heck you'd think it was 500...lol. We just always end up going east for a good meal. The place is huge, as are the portions. Quiet on a Sunday night, so we sat right down. Our salads were passable, if somewhat pedestrian. The bread was fantastic....warm, chewy crust and airy inside. Came with butter, not olive oil...but at least the butter wasn't frozen solid (one of my pet peeves). I had capellini with pesto- it was okay...not bad, not great. Hubby got the chicken a la Gino. Liked it as much as he remembered. Cost $33, so certainly one of our cheaper meals.
(3)Rula R.
I came here for dinner not too long ago! It was on a Saturday night and finding a table wasn't hard at all! They had live music which was very nice! I got the seafood salad and It was rich with flavor and it was plenty of food too!! The waitress was also really nice and helpful! I'm so glad this place is only 5 minutes away. Can't wait to try more items.
(4)Brett M.
I will preface this review by saying it's not about the physical restaurant but about their food/catering service. We had to use Gino's as a caterer for our son's birthday party at Bouncetown. We had no choice, unless we wanted to pay Bouncetown a $50 fee to use another caterer or bring in our own food. The food Gino's provided for our son's birthday party was subpar and SO EXPENSIVE. It's an obnoxious practice, but they really jack up the prices for the catering they do for Bouncetown. I understand the need to make a little extra money because of the effort that goes into bringing the food to the event and setting it up (and I'm sure Bouncetown gets a 'cut' of the additional price), but not $20 more for a salad. if you are going to charge me those insane prices, at least make the food look presentable and taste better. And this is minor but annoying - I requested 2 dressings for the salad, but was told they could only give me Italian dressing because, well, it was an Italian salad. Really? Come on now. I spent like $250 on food with them and they can't throw in some extra dressing? That's low. If the food had been better, I would have been happy to check out the restaurant, as I'm always happy to find a new Italian restaurant in the area.
(2)Steven W.
Gino's is a great family restaurant that has been around for many years. Whether you order a pizza, or cheesesteak or you get one of their fine dinner I think you will love this gem. This is a BYOB so stop at the Liquor store down the street for a bottle of wine. They also cater small parties.
(5)Anthony P.
The food was so so. Our waitress was absolutely atrocious. She kept giving all of us different orders that weren't ours, she never came to our table to check on us. I won't be going back.
(2)Louis D.
Great local spot plenty of seating with take out. Every meal I've had was very good.. pizza steak was good. It's byob. The pastas are all hero's.
(5)Nicholas P.
Service at Geno's Restaurant is subpar, at best. Wait was ridiculous. The restaurant was empty, but instead of actually serving the two customers in there, the employees thought it would be a better idea to sit around and talk amongst themselves. Employees are often rude as well. The food is pretty good, yet overpriced. This restaurant has too many "gotchas" to be able to recommend. Go somewhere else.
(1)Jacki G.
One and done dine. I ordered the fettucini chicken alfredo. It was so bland, no flavor. Disappointing that it was such a large portion to waste. It was so bad, I didn't even take it home to feed it to the dog.
(1)Robert T.
Took parents here last night on a recommendation. Best of Montco 2012. Very large, accommodating restaurant. I'm told the weekend crowd fills this joint. Waitstaff was pleasant and took orders promptly. Food took a little longer than we liked to come out. Almost emptied the bread basket. Portions were just ridiculously large. My 86-year old dad ordered a plate of meat sauce over spaghetti and it was honestly enough to feed four adults. My plate of mussels in garlic sauce over linguine was delicious but I could only half of it, I was stuffed. Mom's shrimp scampi was good, she said, but again, way too large a portion. Clean restrooms, large parking lot. Overall, an A-OK experience overall. Bill seemed a smidgen higher than I would have liked. $5 for a coke?
(3)GoBlue G.
Big fan of Gino's! The years in Trooper, and the many in Jeffersonville. The pasta dishes are all delicious and the pizza is very good as well. Today was a hit ... 4-13-2014 a beautiful sunny and warm Sunday started with two calumari and a special crab topped portobello mushrooms with a sherry cream! I had baked penne with eggplant and ricotta, Joey had Chicken Alfredo, Brother had Spag and meatballs, sister loved the gnocchi, sister in law the lasagna. Cannoli's all around to finish. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. I am a big fan of the red sauce enough sweetness but not offensive and a good balance between acidity and bitterness! The pasta is alway cooked al dente and served hot! Continue the great work for years to come!
(4)Dan S.
Gino's is the best of the best. Our family has been going there for years and years and the food never disappoints. "Gi-normous" portions, plan to take some home for the next day's lunch. The menu is extensive with something to please everyone in your party. Speaking of parties Gino's is great for large groups and affordable too since it's BYOB. Don't forget to check out their specials board before you get seated. Their specials are typically a few dollars more than regular menu items but some (especially their fish specials) are well worth the price. I have a funny "Rule of Gino's" when it comes to their specials; if it has peas listed with the entree, I get it. I've never gone wrong with this rule. Feel free to try my "rule" for yourself.
(5)Mai L.
Seriously Folks!!! I have been using this place for about 2 weeks now. Every meal is absolutely delicious. I have tried quite a few dishes. I have order a few entrees multiple times. Consistent every single time. My faves- Proscuitto and mozzarella appetizer. Fettucini Lousiana, Mussels in a red sauce, Lobster ravioli, Capellini, Fettucini Alla Aragosta. This is just like home cooking. It is also a BYOB. I have yet to dine in. If you are seeking home made style Italian cooking this is the place. I am getting hungry just thinking about the food! YUMMY
(5)Charles W.
Based on the reviews, I decided I needed to try out this place. This is not your typical corner pizzeria and is much more of a restaurant and caters to an older crowd. I was there on a Thursday night and there was music playing. A margarita and white pizza was ordered. The white pizza was pretty good but the margarita pizza was skimpy on basil and the tomatoes had a canned taste to them (not surprising since it is March). I would recommend reservations based on the crowds I saw.
(3)John W.
At about 630pm on a recent Saturday night, the crowd was mild and my family's meal was just OK. Our server was tepid, yet friendly, and the large pizza crust was soggy and/or undercooked. My wife reported a less-than-tender veal picante and a bland sauce. Two sides of Angel hair were mushy and overcooked, but my chicken parm was super - crispy, juicy and not greasy - and the sauce was outstanding.
(2)Gina M.
Just absolutely amazing. This place has expanded over the last couple years and rightfully so because they are incredible! I brought my boyfriend here yesterday and he fell in love. The sauteed spinach is to die for. The service is incredible. But spoken like a true Italian, the bread is so freaking good. I got the lobster ravioli. You get 7 huge ravioli filled with lobster meat in the beat sauce i ever tasted. Michael got the sausage parm and could not even come close to finishing it! The portions are huge. He actually looked at me at one point and said, "i really want to finish it but i just cant!" The dessert, black and white mousse, was delicious. A nice change from my usual canolli. Lets put it this way: i cant wait til noon to eat my leftovers!
(5)Rebekah K.
I visited a few weeks ago. The portions were still huge but the food was pretty bland.
(3)Nihara T.
This was our first time at Gino's. We had family visiting and took them out to dinner. It's a very nice family restaurant. There seemed to be quite a few large groups there. We were seated and attended to promptly. Our server allowed us to take our time picking out dishes and brought our salads and bread basket out almost immediately after we ordered. We ordered the lasagna, meat tortellini and rigatoni with meatballs - all very large portions. We had enough and more to take home for the next day. Overall we thought it was a pretty nice place to spend time with family, although the large groups did make the place seem a little loud.
(3)Dan K.
I have lived in the area all my life and have been going to Gino's for 25+ years. I've had good experiences and bad, but overall I'd say Gino's is a solid A. I've been going back time after time for years and years. Dad and I enjoy bringing a bottle of wine and having a decent Italian dinner. The servings are always more than you can eat, so I typically wind up either ordering soup and an appetizer, or taking more than half my meal home. DK
(5)Nicole D.
My family and I have been coming here for years. We love the food, love the service and love the atmosphere. It is a beautiful restaurant. The portion sizes are large for one person but that isn't always a bad thing!
(5)Zack H.
I have been to Gino's a couple times in the past and was always impressed. Their food is top notch, service is great and I always leave happy. Overall their food is good, however, I must say, my favorite thing is their white pizza. The white pizza with plum tomatoes and garlic is absolutely off the charts. I don't live out this way and it's a bit of a hike, but it's well worth it. Pasta is also very good, overall good Italian food at a reasonable price.
(5)Angie D.
Yep, my favorite Italian restaurant. EVERYTHING on the menu is good. any questions.
(5)Mallory D.
For being a small unassuming place about 45 minutes from my home, I still come here quite often. I was introduced to it by friends who live in the area about 5-7 years ago. I loved the old location's ambiance...the new place is very pretty inside but there was just something about the tiny old spot next door. The service is pretty hit or miss, but the food more than makes up for it. My all-time favorite is the baked ziti with eggplant. Very simple Italian dish, but it is to die for. Their sauteed spinach is another favorite. Huge portions, reasonable prices, and great for a group. One of my all-time favorite restaurants.
(5)Nicole R.
Excellent! I have eaten at this restaurant many times. Every time I've been more than happy with the food and service. The portions are enormous so you will always leave with leftovers. I really love the capellini di granci, which is capellini with tomatoes and lump crab meat. Absolutely delicious. You won't be disappointed here. The food is very authentic like my Italian grandmother would make and it rivals the best meal at any Italian restaurant in the tristate area.
(5)Brandon M.
Gino's has some of the best pizza in the area. Their menu overall is quite extensive and while I've only tried the pizza and their mini calzones (given to us by the waitress as a sorry for taking longer than SHE thought she should have), but the atmosphere and from what I could spy on other people's tables suggested everything else was on par with their pizza. Worth multiple trips.
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