We had the good luck of stumbling across Gambi's for a date night out, seeking fancy cocktails and small bites. It's so close to us in Sparks, we've driven by it literally *thousands* of times on the freeway not knowing the genuine ~treasure~ that lies within the unassuming hotel frontage. Bonus: DJ Trivia happens here on out date night Thursdays! Howeverrrr, we were here for the food & drinks. Absolutely captivating cocktails & a nice menu of pasta dishes, standard fare like burgers/sandwiches/salads, pizzas etc but also truly elevated dishes like premium steaks & seafood. Great selection of apps too! We loved the calamari (some of the best I've had outside of wharfside Monterey!) juicy sliders, a lovely little bread basket, and their beet salad & sausage stuffed mushrooms are perfection. Every cockatkl weve tried was delsih, and they just added some new ones to keep us on our toes. Stop the press! I just learned they have breakfast too! Makes sense being the onsite restaurant for a hotel. The ambiance is what hooked us! Think the sexy love-child of the Goonies & Pirates of the Caribbean. Its fun, kitchy and you'll spot something eclectic every time you come back. Kids menu, small plates, brekkies, late night menu...you name it, Gambi's has it on lock. Don't drive by wondering what's inside, when you don't need to pillage or pirate your way to this gem! read more

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This is difficult for me to give this place two stars. The service, the furniture, and dedication to their theme was excellent. The food on the other hand, was not. We really wanted to like all of the food items that we got, but it was not good at all. The only thing we really liked were the French fries and what seemed to be house made ranch. The appetizer we chose were the mozzarella sticks which were not great, the warm marinara was good though. So then I had high hopes for my lunch item, the chicken parmesan sandwich, and it couldn't have been more of a let down. Maybe it was the type of breading used to coat the chicken, but it was soggy and became a texture issue for me. My fiancée had the fish and chips, not the most horrible fish in the world, but definitely not the best, and not worth the price. And then lastly the "chocolate cake" which is more like a spongy brownie, will not be something i choose again. I guess it was another textural thing, but I couldn't take more than a couple of small bites. I'm also really not a fan of fudgy brownies. I was hoping for a chocolate cake, and this was not it at all. I'm disappointed with our visit especially for the price we paid. Again this sucks to give such a terrible review for this place. We really wanted to like it. Our server was great, super nice, and accommodating. Everything was nice and clean. I absolutely love the theme and decor! I would bring my friends and come back here for a few drinks, but definitely not the food again. read more

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Dinner was fun but truthfully this place is kind off odd- The reviews seemed intriguing, but then when we got there, it was inside a hotel lobby- which is fine. It was just a little unexpected.. I thought I had made a reservation at a very swanky kind of old time Italian restaurant that was gonna be very rustic with an old school like mob feel. You know some really authentic home cooking too.... Not so much. When we first arrived, I couldn't even find the front door and I think we went in the back door-which okay-, but it was like this really long, awkward walk to the front of the restaurant. Inside the decor was all over the place- and there was a ton of open space which made it feel the opposite of cozy. I was like somebody started decorating for Halloween, but it was June.. The waiter was nice enough, he did a pretty good job! I think he even made my kids laugh with some jokes. The food was fine. The appetizers were cold The chicken marsala was bland and and unimpressive. I feel terrible saying all this but full disclosure....We spent a lot of money and it was overall just kind of disappointing. It was a really nice big table, but there was almost too much room. I had to scoot all the way to the end of the booth seat to reach my food. I would say the definite star of the show was ordering the spaghetti mixed with the Alfredo. That dish was super tasty and worth getting again. My son who loves spaghetti and meatballs, was not a fan of their version. I mean, definitely not the worst place I've ever been, I would try it again if someone else was treating! read more

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Another great delivery! I had the beet salad with goat cheese candied walnuts and an incredible dressing/dipping sauce for the prawns I added. The dressing was house made and so yummy, eith a hint of mint. Husband had the fettuccine Alfredo with prawns, again. And loved it again. read more

Gambi's - Beet salad with prawns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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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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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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Food was delicious, very good portion. The bread basket was warm and fresh and you can get unlimited refills!! but our server Bryant was amazing, out of this world. He went above and beyond and make sure we had a great time. We will comeback again!! 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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During a recent road trip, I decided to make a spontaneous stop at this restaurant to grab a bite to eat. While the establishment shows a lot of promise, the overall experience ultimately fell short due to inconsistent execution in both the kitchen and the dining room. On the positive side, my initial impressions were quite favorable. The restaurant itself was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment to sit down and relax after hours of driving. Furthermore, the service started on a high note. I was greeted warmly, seated promptly, and the initial phase of ordering went smoothly with a very attentive and pleasant waitress. Unfortunately, the momentum shifted once the food actually arrived at the table. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan, which unfortunately turned out to be quite dry. The marinara sauce lacked depth and was rather bland on its own. The dish was only saved because I managed to ask the waitress for an extra side of marinara sauce to add some much-needed moisture and flavor, which ultimately made the meal edible. To make matters worse, the accompanying garlic bread was a complete disappointment, as it was served both cold and dry right out of the kitchen. The biggest drawback of the evening, however, was the service drop-off. The exact moment the food hit the table, the waitress completely forgot about me. She became entirely inattentive for the remainder of the visit, making it a real challenge just to flag her down for the extra sauce that salvaged the main entree. The bottom line is that the food here has good baseline potential but desperately needs better quality control in the kitchen. For this restaurant to truly pass muster, the service needs to stay consistent from the moment a guest walks in until they pay the bill, rather than disappearing after the food is dropped off. 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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The food was bad. The pizzas were the only thing that was eaten, not finished...I ordered the veal ravioli and one of the ravioli was the lobster ravioli, glad I don't have a shellfish allergy. And honestly it was so fishy tasting The wedge salad... I revived maybe 1/2 a wedge of lettuce with undercooked bacon and I'm pretty sure pico de gallo on top. Then to top it all off, the cannoli. I don't know who makes a cannoli with cinnamon that makes it taste like big red gum but it couldn't be swallowed. Now I know it makes me seem picky but no, it was really that bad. So if you're staying at the hotel and decide to order some food for pick up, I wouldn't. read more

Gambi's - Big Red gum flavored cannoli, not good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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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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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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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

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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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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The decor is what drew us here, along with the fact that my wife loves pasta. The place was clean and staff were friendly but aside from that nothing else was very impressive about this place. The table we were seated at was uneven and rocked any time it was touched. Drinks were quite expensive, at $15+ and took an abnormally long time to come out. My wife said her food was decent, she had the lobster ravioli. They absolutely ruined my plate, of which was an $18 cheeseburger with fries. The burger was way overcooked and the fries were soggy and nearly inedible. I was also caught off guard when I noticed they charge $5 for bread, being a place proud of their pasta I'd think it would be included with the meal. It felt like being charged for chips at a mexican restaurant. The star of the show was their dessert, the tiramisu did not disappoint. The place was not busy at all so I'm not sure why they took so long for drinks and couldn't cook a simple burger order. Can't say we'll be back anytime soon. read more

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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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

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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My family tried this place for fun and were not disappointed. We had chicken parmigiana, spaghetti with meatballs, arriancini, beet salad and tiramisu. The food was great. The service was wonderful. And, the pirate theme was cool! read more

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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Food was great. Service was good opens late 10-12 midnight the menu changes Lots of tv to watch sports has a bar read more

Went sunday night for wifes birthday..good food as usual. Been here before. They threw in a free Tiramisu dessert for her birthday. I had gnocchi, super good, she had Lasagna, also super good. Prices are on par with any 4 star place. Kind of loud, maybe because rib fest people were at the bar. But will be back for next birthday or celebration. read more

The lobster ravioli was absolutely amazing, as stated on their page. Our whole table enjoyed 4 different appetizers and each had a different entree. I can say not a single one of us had a complaint with our meal. The salmon and mashed potatoes were delicious and the dessert was perfectly oversized and wonderful. (The cheesecake is massive but so delicious). We enjoyed our dinner here very much. Can't wait to go back read more

Interesting theme/ambiance, and amazing food! Came in starved with a group of friends after a long day paddleboarding and hiking, and left full and satisfied. Would love to see a location open up in Las Vegas! read more

Gambi's - (Clockwise from bottom) Lobster Ravioli, Linguine Pescatora, Penne ala Vodka, Chicken Parmigiana, Linguine Scampi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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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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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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

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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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

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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Kim made our entire experience at Gamby's unforgettable! My wife and I walked in around 11:45 PM, just 15 minutes before closing, and even though they close at midnight, she never made us feel rushed. Instead, she gave us absolute five-star service from start to finish. She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. As an LGBT couple, we truly appreciated how comfortable and respected she made us feel. She was so friendly and genuinely treated us wonderfully. Kim gave us the full Gamby's experience--even bringing out the big pepper shaker--and her drinks were fantastic! She's an amazing bartender and an outstanding server. Her positive attitude and attention to detail made our late-night dinner so much better. The food was incredible. I'm actually a pretty picky eater, but I loved the pasta, and even my wife couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. We will absolutely be coming back. If you get the chance, ask for Kim--you won't be disappointed! She made our night, and we're so grateful she was our server. The only thing I'd change is that I wish Gamby's stayed open 24 hours because the food is just that good! read more

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Such a fun place, love the pirate and nautical theme going on. The food is great and plentiful. The servers are right on and very helpful. I've yet to try their brunch or late night menu. Great place for a date or take a buddy that digs pirates ‍! Arrr read more