Hands down one of the BESSST foods we have tried in Reno. I loved how it was kid friendly at 11pm (yes I know ! It was late) Our Waitress was super nice and sweet. Everything was fresh and so delicious read more

My partner loves this place. The first time we came, I ordered The Stringray pizza. Hot honey, salami, pepperoni, marinara and mozzarella. It was good initially, and had a definitively unique flavor. I couldn't quite place it. Then my partner tased it. His response, "It tastes like horses smell." And he was right. So, after that, I couldn't get the barn-like, horse stench out of my head and my lunch was ruined. Thanks Scott. But overall, this is an okay place. The food is decent....nothing to write home about as far as I'm concerned. And I've tried multiple items since we come here often when Scott chooses. The decor is highly unusual. A pirate-themed Italian restaurant. It's also connected to the Best Western hotel in an industrial area of Sparks adjacent to the 80 fwy and near the Nugget Casino. "A" for effort with the unique decor and friendly staff. The food is okay. Not bad, nothing outstanding in my opinion. Although I'm sure we will back...for my partner lol. read more

The food was good, the server we had was incredibly sweet and kind but the speed at which life happened there was so terribly slow! You could tell they were backed up for sure but it seemed like they had enough staff to keep up but it was not the best showing I have had at a new restaurant. The overall design of the place was fun and amusing with the pirate theme going on but it just took too long to get drinks, refills, entrees etc to really push for a return right now. The food was good though. Chicken parm tasted good. The beer was cold. I think the extra love for the place comes for the tiramisu. If we come back, it may be for just dessert and just for that! It was incredible. read more

Been wanting to come here for their steaks but I decided to give the fettuccine a try. Amazing the apple tart was delicious as well. You must give it a try I need to go back to try the key lime pie and to try other dishes on the menu. I love the aesthetic of the restaurant. The bruschetta was very delicious as well. I also ordered the garlic bread as a side. I say if you get any pasta the garlic bread is a good choice. The parking is simple because it's at a hotel. Reservations are easy to make online . And you can also join the waitlist. The lady who helped us was very attentive always checking if we needed something. Check them out my Reno, Sparks area folks. read more

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I had been to a Yelp Elite event at Gambi's in the past when they were located in Somersett. I was excited to try their newer Sparks location but was sadly pretty disappointed. The new location is attached to a hotel, so there's plenty of parking. They also have late opening hours, so there's a restaurant option at the hotel during majority of the hours of the day/night which is nice. A friend and I came here for dinner and we literally waited over 30 mins and still nobody had come by to greet us or take drink orders. We were busy catching up, so I really didn't notice at first. Once I did, I had to flag someone to come attend to us. The guy who ended up being our waiter was not the person assigned to our table but was very apologetic and did his best to ensure the rest of the meal went smoothly. We ordered some apps which were brought out promptly. We got the stuffed mushrooms which I was a big fan of! The famous clam dip was served cold, I expected it to be a warm dip and think it would've been better that way. We chose our entrees based off other Yelp reviews, so we decided to split two of the crowd favorites: the lobster ravioli and the lasagna. The lobster ravioli was flavorful but not filling, you only get 4-5 total raviolis plus a few pieces of shrimp. The lasagna was the star of the show! Soft, creamy, and delicious layers of meat and ricotta. We split a tiramisu for dessert which was tasty. The food all came out relatively quick compared to the service at the start. Unfortunately, the service turned bad again at the end as we waited at least 20 minutes to get our bill and had to request it from the staff. I'm not sure why service was so poor, this was a weeknight and they were doing trivia but it still wasn't even crowded. The place is huge and there were empty tables everywhere. I love that they have a large menu here and something for everyone at decent prices, but I won't be coming back until I hear the service improves. read more

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This restaurant was unexpectedly fun. Located in the same lot as the Best Western on Nugget Ave, you wouldn't expected such an amazing dining experience at this location. But it happened. First we were greeted by a pretty chill host after coming into one of their side doors, (they should consider having someone man both sides though) but we were promptly seated after walking towards the front. For their appetizer we had their Calamari along with their Chips (regular potato chips) and dip. The Calamari was buttery, crispy and delicious served with a tangy mayo (maybe a lemon aioli) and marinara sauce. Both were good. Fritzie W. Didn't like the cream cheese based dip with the chips. It wasn't hot enough. We'll put a pin in that. I thought the flavor was good despite. Our waiter was courteous and for the most part attentive, but as it got a bit busier he was delayed in the little requests. The restaurant got busier, so much so one of the patrons got up to play the piano located in the corner of the room. It made for a fun ambiance. Shout out to one of the waitresses Nikki who it was her second day having tremendously courteous and great energy and engagement bringing over our main courses. Fritzie had a Chicken Marsala and veggies and I went for a NY Steak and veggies. Fritzie cited she would enjoy her Masala but again, the temperature became an issue. It wasn't too hot. I enjoyed my steak, medium well, temperature for me was acceptable, not sizzling but I had no quarrels about it. It was an overall satisfactory and delicious tasting serving of protein and while I was expecting various veggies on my plate, there was only asparagus. Both dishes were served with mashed potatoes, seasoned, flavorful yet, not served too hot. You know that hot you get when it's serve it fresh off the stove or straight off the grill with a satisfying sizzle and warmth that says "hey, your meal is ready and be careful that plate is hot." No, it was more or less, a safe temp, edible though. We finished the night with a house made tiramisu that was soft, delicious. Overall, a surprisingly great visit with a few ideally that made for a hope or desire to improve. There may be a round 2 in the future. Fritzie W. may want to try their pasta. read more

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Came again to try some breakfast. Was NOT disappointed! The biscuits and gravy were REALLY good. I am very reluctant to order biscuits and gravy when I go out somewhere because people tend to be extremely heavy-handed with the pepper so I personally asked for no pepper to be put on mine and then added pepper myself when it got to the table. The biscuits were super soft and moist. The gravy was a perfect consistency. A good amount of sausage without being overwhelming plus a thickness that sticks to the biscuit perfectly for a good mashing of the flavors. My son had Gambi's scramble. He said the eggs tasted weird but I had to point out that it has cream cheese which he did not notice so that is more of a him thing. Lol. I tried it personally I think it's a good mixing of flavors. The cream cheese texturing makes it a little weird if you are not expecting it. But good flavor. We both loved the potatoes that came with it had a little crisp one the outside and they we're NOT mushy on the inside. Still a slight firmness inside. Overall, very good. Server was amazing AGAIN. (different server than last time so this shows a consistancy of good servers) very happy, helpful, and positive mood. I'll be making another visit here for sure! read more

Welcome to the Twilight Zone The search for a nice Italian meal on a Monday night in Reno proved to be a minor challenge, but we found this quirky place in Sparks that had pretty solid reviews. Yes, Monday nights are notoriously the day people actually take a day off in the restaurant business here in Washoe County. Upon entry you realize this is going to be a unique experience. Pirate theme? Goth theme? Italian restaurant theme??! The restaurant, which is part of the Best Western hotel, is large, open, comfortable, cool and eclectic. It also boasts a private room for parties that is suuuuuper cool. Our party of 6 sat at a large round table which made conversation a breeze. 3 more guests would have easily fit. Our Server, the incomparable Gabi, made our time there a night to remember. Cute, funny, sarcastic, genuine... she was an absolute joy. She gave us great recommendations, kept us watered up, alcoholed, laughtered up, etc. So a big thank you and shout out! How was the food, you ask???! Absolutely fantastic! I must say I was skeptical, despite the good reviews, but it outperformed masterfully.. The house salad, the Wedge and the Caesar salads were super tasty with excellent dressings. The garlic bread (we ordered 3 servings) was super garlicky and perfectly crisp. We also ordered an appetizer of stuffed mushrooms that were about my favorite thing, besides the tantalizing Bruschetta! The mains were also plentiful, tasty and perfectly cooked. The Chicken Parmesan could be cut with a fork, the Picatta was sublime, the Lasagna was huge and perfect. Everything was truly top notch including the excellent bar drinks. The bartender was a little slammed so the drinks were occasionally tardy, but Gabi covered for it well with the laughter and smiles. We were at Gambi's for 2 1/2 hours with never a dull moment. We finished with a piece of Key lime pie and a couple of "small" cannoli's (they were huge)! Yum, Yum, Yum! It's going to be a big menu to work through, but challenge accepted! We are thinking our company Christmas Party has found a new home. Keep up the great work!!! Cheers JimG read more

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The food is really good I had the beet salad, it is the bedtime beet salad I have ever had. My husband had the linguine pescatora and it was very good, I may have to get that next time. Others in our group had Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasgetti (Lasagne made with spaghetti noodles) and they really liked it. I took a bite of it and it was really good. I may have to get that too, the next next time. We had key line pie for dessert and it was very good and refreshing, a great end to a wonderful meal. I was so focused on the delicious food I almost forgot, the service was really good and the atmosphere and decor has a great vibe, pirate ocean themed with great cool vibe island music. read more

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My husband found this place on Reddit and decided to take me for a surprise date night. I was very confused when we showed up to this place that is connected to a best western. He told me the reviews of the food were really good and not judge a book by its cover and he was right the food was really delicious. Everything we had was very good quality Italian food. My only critique is that it was quite pricey. The chicken Parmesan was a little small for the price tag and one of the cocktails was $18 which is steep for Midtown let alone Sparks, I think where it displaced geographically and the atmosphere, one would assume it would be a little bit cheaper, or have bigger portion sizes. I would want to go back but it's too expensive unfortunately. read more

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Great food and people. Spent my last two birthdays here. Love love love this place! My boyfriend and I go her more often I'd like to admit lol read more

Gambi's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Came in here this evening to enjoy dinner with my fam. We were greeted and seated right away. We were brought water immediately. Our server was phenomenal. Brought us our appetizers and told us the specials for the night. The coconut shrimp was hands down my favorite part about our meal it was absolutely divine!!!! The bread was good to brought with olive oil and balsamic vinegar so yummy. I ordered the special which was a scallop and shrimp pasta it was delicious. My husband ordered the cioppino spelling that wrong but it was delicious too. I ordered my little spaghetti and she devoured it!!! Overall it was a great meal and a very neat atmosphere! It was decorated pirate theme so neat! We will be back !!! read more

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Dined here on a week night for dinner. I kept seeing great reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. Delicious! The decor was fun and pirated themed. Each table had the silverware in a skull head which was a nice touch. The servers are were so friendly, helpful and had a bit of a sense of humor. I ordered the lobster ravioli. It was delicious! The prawns do come with part of the shell on so beware of that. That's just a personal preference though. My table also had the bread basket. I loved that it came with a dipping sauce. It was less traditional than a butter topping. Excited to come back and try more items! read more

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First time visiting this restaurant. Was here for a seminar which had interesting memorabilia. Ample space in the dining room with large tables. Appears that they may have music. More research to be done. Comfortable venue. Had a nice macciato. Server was very nice and prompt. read more

From the moment we walked in I knew this place was going to be my kind of spot. The ambiance is everything rocker pirate vibes dim lighting live music and just the right amount of edge. It felt intimate but energetic at the same time and once dinner hit the place definitely filled up and turned into a fun lively scene. Totally my vibe. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered a seafood pasta that was similar to a cioppino and WOW. I never finish my plates like ever. But this time I cleaned it (I attached evidence as proof). It was hands down the winner of the night. My boyfriend ordered a chicken pasta dish which he said was good but nothing that blew him away. Solid choice but definitely overshadowed by my seafood masterpiece. The drinks were also amazing. We ordered a lemon drop, mai tai, an old fashioned and a Cadillac margarita. EVERY single one was on point. Balanced strong and clearly made with care. Service was great! very attentive and friendly. Even when the restaurant got busy we never felt ignored and everything came out in a timely manner. Between the incredible seafood pasta delicious cocktails fun edgy atmosphere and great service I'll definitely be back. Already looking forward to round two. read more

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Hear me out. Going to a pirate theme restaurant, that serves Italian, connected to a Best Western is not our usual and was almost a deterrent. We decided to try it anyways if nothing else for a good laugh. Thankfully, we went with the reviews. Oddly, enough we really enjoyed our date night here. Pro: lots of parking, easy to get seated and the seat were comfortable. The server was very friendly and the noise level was comfortable. There was a pianist playing songs but it was pleasant and added to the atmosphere. The timing of the dishes takes some time, so be prepared to wait. Not an abnormally long wait but they definitely aren't using "Chef Mike". We started with their coconut shrimp. The husband had a wedge salad, and then chicken fettuccine Alfredo and a side of garlic bread. I had the chicken Marsala. All the portions were a good size, and I ended up taking half of mine home. All in all this was a really nice change of pace and we will definitely come back. read more

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We had reservations that were made easily through open table at 5:15 yesterday. We arrived a little bit early and were greeted by the hostess and seated in a booth by the bar. I loved that they had bar seating and tvs if we came back for a more casual date night or if I was even working nearby for a quick lunch. Gabby was our server and took great care of us. We were given water right away, heard the specials and she gave us a moment to decide what we would like. I was bummed that they were out of the giant scallops, but since it wasn't mentioned during the specials as an item they were out of I wouldn't have set my heart on having that as my entrée. We ordered their primerib slider special as an appetizer and we were so glad that we did. They were delicious! For entrées we ordered their lobster ravioli, veal ravioli and a side of risotto. Everything was divine and we had some leftovers to pack up and bring home. We shared their chocolate kahlua cake and I need this recipe for home! I loved their pirate theme and had no idea that they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at different hours! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to Gambis to try their other menus. I'm not sure if the bartender was new or if she needed help, but we didn't receive our Moscow mule and a glass of chardonnay until after we received our entrées. That isn't okay that I saw my glass of chardonnay sitting there waiting for that Moscow mule to join after we received our appetizer. My chardonnay was no longer chilled by the time I received it. Our server checked on it a few times, but the Moscow mule wasn't made yet. That was the only thing that kept me from having a 5 star experience this time. Everyone else worked together, bussing our table and checking on us. We had everything, but our drinks. Thank you Gabby and the other support staff; You guys were awesome! read more

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Try Gambi's for brunch. I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast offering, although no gluten free options, the Gambi Scramble was delightful! Lucky me they were out of ground beef so they gave me a little steak with my eggs. It was really good! We were disappointed that they did not have hashbrowns, but the home fries were decent. My parents loved their omelettes, they made a ham and cheese for my mom and my stepdad got the mermaid. Everything tasted great! They had a sad looking buffet, probably for the hotel guests? Idk. The place was empty at 11am on a Sunday. I took a peek in the back when I wanted to snag our server to get our order in before breakfast ended. I'm a former chef and it was definitely clean back there. The coffee was meh, but it was clear this place focuses on their dinner trade. Excellent service, of course, we were the only people there for most of our meal. This is a great brunch spot but management appears to be more focused o the dinner and bar trade. Long story short, give it a try! I'd like to see where they take it; there's a good market for brunch I. sparks, I hope. read more

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Unbelievable... soooooo GOOOOOD. I was so happy we came here .. the Italian sauce is amazing.. the best calimari I have ever had.. the best. The Terimisu is home made and out of this world good. Home made by the bartender... the spaghetti and meat balls - delightful. The stuffed mushrooms with the sausage has a great taste with a little spice. Can I have some more? I thought I was back in south Philly eating at an Italian grandmas kitchen. The space was rich and thick. Just right. The noodles on the spaghetti were perfect.. the chef really knows how to cook. The rigatoni' bolognese with the sauce and I added meatballs. They were perfect. Round . Moist and soled up the sauce.. I will be back. With more people... I will say the best Calimari and Terimisu I have EVER had.. THE BEST. The staff is really nice and attentive, very good looking people and the service is top notch. It's in the front of the Best Western hotel and very easy parking. Well lit and lots of space.. The pirate and skulls added a little mystery , lots of TV's with sports . A big bar area . So lots of room. We came around 6 and it started to fill up. I can see why. After we sat down. 4 other tables came in. It appears steady with customers.. that's nice to see. WE WILL BE BACK. read more

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Best Calamari in Reno..... Hands down, better then any seafood, steak house or Italian restaurant in the ENTIRE city. Tender and Fried perfectly.... Our waiter was amazing. He was quick and friendly. The restaurant decor is pirate/dark/dungeon. Not my style but the food was amazing and I will definitely be back. read more

Gambi's - Calamari - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Staff was super friendly. Restaurant has a great theme and ambiance. Beet salad was amazing and the wine paired perfectly! read more

Gambi's - Beet salad and pinot noir - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

The food was well priced, the ambience is so nice. It's very rustic and well decorated. I went to get takeout. The spaghetti and meat balls was delicious and seasoned properly. My only complaint was that the sauce was a little too tart for my liking. read more

Gambi's - Spaghetti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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I am not typically one to leave reviews, but I'm a regular at Gambi's, and my experience today reminded me why I keep coming back.My coworker and I stopped in for a drink and were taken care of by Sierra, who I believe is normally one of the floor managers. She went above and beyond to make our experience a great one. She was hilarious, incredibly kind, and one of the most bubbly, welcoming people we've met in a long time.I just wanted to share and recognize the outstanding service she provided. Employees are a huge part of what keeps people coming back. read more

This is our first time at their new location next to the Best Western in Sparks. I think this was likely a great business decision for them. The space is far bigger. They're getting hotel visitors now. They've increased their hours to include breakfast and late night now (closing at midnight). We were impressed that they went all out on the decor in the new location just as they had in their old location. We felt they had a lot more customers here than when we went to their old location. The food was delicious. The seafood portion in the pescatora was very generous and good quality. We also were happy with the serving of 3 meatballs in the spaghetti. Their wines are from Lido Bay Winery which shares the same owner. The staff was kind and had a good sense of humor. We liked that you could dress formal or less formal since hotel guests are wearing a wide range of clothes. We also were happy to be able to quickly get a table at an Italian restaurant on a Saturday night since their dining room is large and they were well staffed. We also saw they had a large party in their private dining area and the wait time for food wasn't impacted at all. We were impressed and will be back! read more

Gambi's - Linguine Pescatora - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Great food, fun pirate themed spot. Always something going on here from trivia. to dance performances, painting, and live music. Owner Dave Armstrong is an interesting, eclectic guy, whose son Spencer works in the kitchen. They are both personable nice people who I enjoy seeing. read more

Gambi's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

We tried to enter into the restaurant from outside the hotel, but it guided us into the hotel and walk through along hallway. We finally arrived into the resturant and you need to wait to be seated. Many large tables were reserved. We were there on Sunday late afternoon and it was still lunch menu time so we couldn't get the dinner menu since the cook hadn't showed up yet. We decided to get the coconut prawns and crispy onion rings. I just had ice water with lemon and my husband had a 24oz beer. The bill was about $39. The waitress was very nice and check on us constantly is that a good thing or a bad thing? They're going to start trivia nights 7-9pm on Thursdays and they have a piano player on Friday and hopefully soon a karaoke bar. Are they doing the theme nights to bring people in or do they have a great following. I guess I need to go back and find out! Too be honest I wasn't big on the appetizers but I like the Ambience and I'm looking forward to trying their pizza and a specialty pasta dish at dinner time! The location is in an odd spot over at the Best Western plus use to be the McCarran House back in the day and Holiday Inn next to the freeway in Sparks,NV. We realized you can walk out the door from Gambi's after using the bathrooms. I'm still not sure if you can get in from a private door or walk through the hotel! They do have outdoor seating available, if they have staff to work the area. I'm going to go again it's close to my house and I look forward to the dinner menu!!! read more

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Chicken Parm sandwich very thin chicken wife got a chicken sandwich very little chicken. Shame nice atmosphere but food has very little to be desired. read more

I had been wanting to try this spot for a while based on its good Yelp reviews. We stopped in last night for dinner. It's attached to a hotel. If you enter from the lobby you go straight to the hostess stand If hou park in front you walk in through the back and feel like Henry Hill entering the Copa in Goodfellas. We were seated quickly and our waitress brought us waters immediately. The decor is cool. They say it's a pirate theme but more like lots of skulls in the artwork and a model pirate ship in the bar. There are about a dozen big screen TVs playing a dozen different sports events simultaneously. There is a large piano in the bar area and probably the only reason for the 4 stars. It's hooked to an amp which makes it too loud for the acoustics and throws enough reverb to make it sound off-key. Add to that, the piano player sings along off-key It was so bad I almost walked out twice. I hear he's only there on the weekends so I'll not make this a date night spot The food is very good! We had a coconut shrimp appetizer made with hand battered butterflied shrimp and served with a spicy Thai style sauce. My wife had a personal pepperoni pizza that she said was very good and big enough for two people I ordered chicken parmesan. It was a more than generous size, cooked to perfection and served on a huge plate of homemade pasta with a perfectly crafted marinara sauce. For dessert we shared gelato Cocktails were good but I wished they had a list of their spirits. All-in-all this is a great dinner spot without the pianist. read more

Gambi's - Chicken Parmesan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

With my daughters 50th birthday and we decided to go to Gambi's to celebrate with her husband and children and friends we had a wonderful delicious dinner at by all and our waiter. Matt was very checkable making sure we had everything we needed as I said, that service was great. The food was delicious. You must try been there a couple of different times now and we'll be going back. read more

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The piraty theme is over the top and the food has always been first rate. My wife and I are on our third visit and each time we have had good results. The food is not only good but it's arranged with a good eye. I asked for the burger, no bun, double 1/2 lb cooked medium to perfection, added everything on the menu and they included bacon which wasn't on the menu. The other things included blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, raw onion, cheddar cheese, avocado, on a special side salad. Tasty! read more

Gambi's - Posidon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Yikes!! Some of the worst service and underwhelming food I've had in a while. No one else was in the restaurant for breakfast and we had breakfast with a party of 5. Here were some problems: -We got coffee and the server handed us 1 sugar pack and 2 cream packs each. We had no utensils. We were unable to stir coffee. -About 15 minutes in the server finally checked back in to fill coffee: still no utensils. -Server didn't write down the order. -They were out of hadhbrowns. -When food arrived, the server had still not given us utensils and brought only 4 of the 5 orders. -The server double checked that my husband wanted over easy eggs. He have him scrambled eggs. -It took the server 3x to bring salt and pepper, tobasco, ketchup and jam. -They put the ketchup in a cup on the wrong person's plate. -The last meal for the 5th customer came out super late. -Server forgot toast. -Steak and eggs was severely over cooked. -One breakfast was supposed to come with bacon or sausage. It was not on the plate and he totally forgot about it. -The avocado toasts was literally 2 slices of toast with avocado smeared on top. It did not come with the herbs or citrus as described. -I ordered a fried egg to go on top of the avocado toast. I was served a poached egg in a side dish. -The server checked back on and said, "Sorry my brain isn't working this morning and the cook is (insert ugly face)" Again we were the only people in the restaurant. I will never return and honestly the meal should have been comped. Absolutely terrible. I'm not even hard to please but please give me fucking utensils and basic breakfast, condiment and seasonings. We literally left the restaurant laughing feeling like we have a story for years. It was horrendous. read more

I was staying at the Best Western. Gambi's is attached. We had dinner here our first night with my family. The service is outstanding from the hostess to our server Josh. The chef came out to check on us as well. The prices are welcoming. We all loved our food. I loved the marina sauce on my spaghetti. I am really picky as I make my own. We also had to breakfast meals here as the hotel provides breakfast. Great selection of breakfast items. I look forward to my next visit. read more

Service was great, got seated upon arrival. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. Offered us time to look over the menu before he asked what we would like to drink. They had a few TV's on with different things playing to cater to different audiences. I like how there was no loud noises that would disturb or over whelm a conversation. The cocktail I had was so delicious and refreshing, we started with bread that came with an olive oil balsamic vinegar dip, so tasty. The food: we decided to share pizza, garlic fries and a cheese orzo. The pizza could have been baked longer as we did feel the cheese was not all the way melted. Garlic fries were so tasty but you MUST love garlic, as I do feel the garlic at some point tasted spicy because it was the highlight of the dish. OMG and I forgot to talk about my favorite part the orzo I still think about! Amazing, it's a delicious and tasty dish, highly recommend. read more

My husband and I have been wanting to try this place for a few months. We saw the price and were hesitant to go, but the reviews made us want to try it. What we got did not live up to the expectations we had, nor did it match the other reviews posted on here. If I could give negative stars, I would. Most of the food was inedible. There are two things that could've been a misrepresentation of the food quality. 1) We did order pick up because we wanted quality food on a Saturday night, but still be at home to watch a movie. Ordering to go at a restaurant is never as up to par as it would be sitting down to eat. 2) The reviews for this restaurant are from people who have never had decent Italian food. (Olive Garden would be better than this place) We ordered calamari as an appetizer. It was chewy, lacked flavor, and smelled overly fishy, almost like it was ready to spoil. My husband got the linguine scampi. The first bite, the flavor was off. Very acidic. The shrimp was overcooked, chewy, and had that same strong fishy smell. There were only 3 shrimp for an entree that cost $26. My youngest son got the fettuccine Alfredo. It literally looked like someone melted a stick of butter on top of some fettuccine noodles and then drizzled some warmed heavy whipping cream on top. It tasted exactly like noodles with butter. For $20. I got the lobster ravioli. We had the same problem here as the linguini. The shrimp mixed in gave the whole dish a spoiled fish smell. The smell made it hard to want to eat any of it. My oldest son got the carne pizza, this was the only thing that was decent. It wasn't bad, but not something to write home about. Typical pizza you'd get at an Italian restaurant. We also got the chicken Alfredo quesadilla because we thought it sounded fun. I give this a pass because it's a little out of the box. It was very bland, but was at least we felt we could safely eat it, unlike the dishes with fish. For dessert we tried a cannoli. It tasted like it had been sitting out and stale. I'm not sure if they were having a rough night, or what was going on, but we were shocked at how bad the food was. After splurging and spending $160 we went to bed disappointed and still hungry. I will add a positive note: When we walked into the restaurant, I did think to myself it looked like a fun atmosphere to hang out in. I'm glad others had better experiences, but there's no way we'll be going back. read more

Spontaneous dinner led us back to Gambi's because I was craving fettuccine Alfredo and the last time I was there a friend had it and loved it. So I ordered it this time and enjoyed it. It was very rich and creamy. There must be another type of cheese in it besides Parmesan, because the sauce was so cheesy. Hubby ordered a shrimp scampi and ate all of it. Nice to see that there were quite a few diners there on a Wednesday night. Next time I'm ordering the tiramisu! read more

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Went with a large group. The Pirate Theme was kind of cool. I really appreciate they have very large square and round tables for large groups so you can actually have conversations. Our server was outstanding and funny. I had never heard of this place and now that I have been there we will definitely be back. I had the recommended lasagna and it was very good! I recommend that dish for sure!! read more

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This place is a must! If you have not tried this place you are missing out. Very clean resturaunt and the staff is simply amazing! Kudos to chef Spencer for creating awesome dishes. Don't let the location fool you. It is in a Best Western hotel on the first floor but once you walk in you are in another world, literally! The pirate themed atmosphere is off the charts! I love dining here! The ribeye steak is ordered was cooked perfectly medium rare just like I ordered it. The bartender Kyle makes great cocktails. I opted for the whiskey sour and it was on point. Thanks for all the birthday love Gambis, we shall return! read more

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To The manager David, On May 22nd 2026 Friday, my family was excited to dine in this place at around 6:45PM for family dinner. I was extremely disappointed the amount of service we received. We were treated that we are from different world. place an order right away after seated. Waited for so long for simple appetizer. No napkins utensils served. Food came after close to 35mins, coconut shrimp. We were expecting to serve plates and utensil, wasn't there at all. All we receive was platter of Coconut shrimp in table without any utensil or Napkins. I was completely blown away with the service. At this point. I went to ask for manager in Duty but never showed up saying person name David is busy. I ask for the name and walked away. My kids left was super hungry and went elsewhere to dine in. Terrible experience. Feels like I was treated unequally. read more

I stumbled upon Gambi's when a friend and I were looking for an Italian spot late on a Sunday evening -- it was the only one open, so we gave it a try. I'd never been before, but I was pleasantly surprised. The place isn't your typical Italian restaurant -- it's more of a mix between a sports bar and a sit-down eatery. TVs were on with the game playing, which gave it a lively, casual vibe. The food itself was actually good, and the prices were very reasonable, which made for a great overall dining experience. The staff deserves a shoutout -- ALL the waitresses and servers surprisingly very attractive (I don't think I've seen a more attractive group of servers before )! In addition to good looks they were also incredibly professional and attentive. Service was quick, friendly, and on point. All in all, Gambin's might not be your fancy, candle-lit Italian restaurant, but if you're looking for solid food, great prices, and a chill atmosphere to catch a game with friends or family, this is definitely the spot. read more

Listen now and I will tell the tale of a hip place of treasures called Gambi's Italian Steakhouse, and Lido Bay. Ahoy! Welcome aboard. On my! Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!! Everything here at Gambi's Italian Steakhouse is fabulous. Old school 1950's classic world-class culture married to new technology with dashes of wicked humor swirling everywhere. I was swept back in time to being a child being brought out to dinner with my parents. Every detail was meticulously attended to. Got an event? Having a birthday? Date night? Want to be alone to watch tv or just listen to coooool music? Want to be a Reveler? Local bar to swash-buckle your way through food and drinks with your maties? Breakfast, lunch, dinner? Here's the place for it all and more wonderful unforgettable sensory experiences. The ambiance is eclectic, intimate, romantic, excessively elegant, intriguing and beguiling, humorous, clean, clean, clean. Plentiful parking. This place is pleasantly VERY disabled-friendly. Wait service was gloriously gracious, a smooooooth ABOVE-average. The acoustics and noise level are beautifully balanced. Several big screen tv's, waaaay cool background music, conversation that stayed private, live grand piano, all exist in harmony, The food is artisan classic with a variety of exceptionally healthy options. From the depths of Lido Bay, another treasure emerged. Wine that is bold, daring, awash in seduction. The clientele we met here was an eclectic and delightful mixture of smart, interests, ages, professions, and well-mannered people. At the checkout, there it was, which tugged at my heart, toothpicks!!, because I flashed back to my always health-conscious fun-loving parents each taking a toothpick for themselves and lovingly giving another one to me. When it comes to business, amateurs practice until they get it right while professionals, like here, practice until they can't get it wrong. That's why we lingered a bit longer over our meal, flirted a bit more, pondered life, and just relaxed. No one at this business took my picture without my permission or publicly posted it without my permission. No one at this business offered to commit fraud to reward me or pay me or compensate me for posting 5-star reviews of this business. FTC forbids the use of fake testimonials as are illegal under Section 5 of the FTC Act (15 USC 45 as they are using unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. I rate 'em 5 stars. If I could I add a SIXTH review star for them being pleasantly VERY disabled-friendly which is so greatly appreciated by we disabled people. If I could I add a SEVENTH review star for their fabulous décor and their gloriously gracious ABOVE-average smooooooooth customer service. With Freedom comes responsibility. There is so much owed by so many to so few GIs and Veterans. Dave Armstrong, Privateer, owner of Gambi's Italian Steakhouse likes his Freedom and recognizes and thanks all GIs and we Veterans for it. That's why there is a 10% daily Military and Veterans Discount here as a thank you to Military and Veterans to provide resource to ensure Veterans (rare 6% of the population) and GIs (rare one-half of one percent of the population) opportunity to participate in American Dream Veterans and GIs' sacrifices have made possible for 100% of the population. Dave also owns Lido Bay Wine, his boutique California winery producing deliciously provocative wines that will captivate you...hook, line and sinker here at Gambi's Italian Steakhouse. I'll be back because I always support a business that supports our Active Duty GIs and we Veterans with a daily Military Veterans Discount. P.S. Don't message me because in spite of several complaints to yelp, for years now I am unable to open up any messages in yelp to me :-( P.P.S. Check out The Last Free Ride: A Hip Pirate Movie at https://diva.sfsu.edu/collections/sfbatv/bundles/201723#:~:text=Made%20in%201974%20by%20independent,themselves%20in%20these%20re%2Denactments read more