Been back many times since my original review. Still the exact taste of Gino's in New York - I've been eating at Gino's since 1986 and it still exactly the same and still perfect!!! read more

Excellent food! I grabbed a chicken parm slice & a Mediterranean wrap. Attention to detail, the guy who took my order went above & beyond to ensure I was satisfied down to making sure the salad to my preference. They earned a new loyal customer read more

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We were a table of 4. Our orders came out sporadically. I got my slice of pizza, and then five minutes later my guy got his Panini and then 10 minutes later my daughter-in-law got her soup and then 10 minutes later my brother got his muscle muscles. What kind of service is that? The waitress was adorable and very accommodating, but she didn't have a clue. My Caesar salad was horrible. Gave me extra dressing and it was thick as mud. Been there before and everything was good, but, not this time. May not go again. read more

UPDATED - 5/24: alas everyone has a bad day, but very disappointed with Gino's, my once hertofore FAVORITE pizza and delivered Italian food. No longer. 3rd time I received a confused order, and the portions have been cut in half at least. Taste still ok, not great. Maybe they had someone covering for the regulars. I'll try it again in hopes It was an anomaly but it's been fairly inconsistent and portion control has plummeted. Updates to come. read more

Finally made it to this awesome pizza spot in Sandy Hook! There are so many menu offerings ranging from pizzas to wraps and pastas. There is something for everyone! Although we are not thin crust fans, we enjoyed the vodka sauce on the Drunken Grandma. We could only imagine how good their penne alla vodka must be considering how good the sauce was on the pizza!! We are eager to visit again to try their Sicilian pies, which is more our style pizza anyway. We are also eager to go back for pasta night! read more

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Gino's has outstanding sandwiches and pizza. The classic chicken cutlet sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayo was delicious. The bread is incredibly fresh. read more

Best NY style pizza in Sandy Hook area. This is the only pizza my picky granddaughter will eat. The service is good and the bathrooms are clean. Clean bathrooms are important when eating with young grandchildren. read more

Just found my new favorite pizza in the area! We got the Nonna Pizza it was sooo good would definitely recommend. We only got takeout, but the girls at the counter were very nice. Inside was clean and you can enter from either the back or front of the building. Looking forward to trying more of their pies! read more

We were super impressed by the variety of creative pizzas on the menu at Gino's! Delicious chicken parm pizza especially. The wings and entree were delicious too. We sat outside and the staff was friendly. They accidentally brought us out the wrong pizza at first but worked quickly to make it right. A good restaurant for the family! read more

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We have been eating out alot this summer. That being said I am still finding restaurants / places I have not yet reviewed. My husband has not eaten his food yet so there is a slight maybe that I update this review later with his thoughts. Our app we chose cheese garlic bread. Our order was a delivery order so I know that affects some quality. I dont judge their cheese garlic bread fully on delivery. Delivery wise it was not crunchy but the garlic was plentiful as well as the cheese. My entree capellini with garlic and oil and a side of meatballs with marinara. I love capellini but not all restaurants offer it. Some restaurants that do offer capellini its overcooked. Let me tell you Gino's Palor killed it with their capellini - cooked perfectly. Just preference wise I could have done without the fresh basil throughout. Meatballs again excellent - the taste and consistency both perfect. In addition Gino's paid attention to the instructions I wrote in for my meatballs which was I wanted sauce for them. In the past Different spots when I order pasta with garlic and oil I get meatballs plain with no sauce. Ever since I specify if there is a spot for it. Overall a great meal, and look forward to actually visiting the restaurant. read more

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One of the few if not the only pizza restaurants in the area that serves a variety of pizza slices. Bought 4 slices. Regular cheese, pepperoni, Sicilian and the incredible drunken grandma. There has to be some NY influence in there pies. Great spot, great staff and fun atmosphere. read more

Gino's Parlor of Sandy Hook - Sicilian slice of pizza. Perfect composition - Pizza Near Me - Sandy Hook, Connecticut

Stopped in off the highway to stretch our legs while traveling from MA to NJ. Pizza was delicious. Very clean inside including the restrooms. Busy place around lunch time. Great alternative to a fast food place when traveling. Which we lived closer but at least we know it's an option. read more

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Loved this place until tonight when I ordered a pie and it was delivered without cheese! I was offered the choice between a credit or picking up a new pie. Because I am temporarily unable to drive, for medical reasons, I chose the credit. It tasted awful, but it was what it was. Shortly after I saw that the credit was $5. I expected a full credit (~$20), as it was not what I ordered. what is a pizza without cheese (unless ordered that way)? read more

Always great food and service. Best selection of slices around. Chicken parm hero. Caesar salad. Yum!

We have stopped by Gino's to get slices a few times and have always really enjoyed them. Tonight we decided to go all out and order a bunch of pies. Man do they stack their specialty pies with tons of toppings or what? And not just any toppings mind you but high quality fresh and delicious toppings. The ricotta is soooo heavenly and the breaded chicken they put on you can tell is fresh and juicy. Their slices are huge too so it doesn't take much to feel full which means lots of leftovers here but we are excited for it. Their pasta was also delicious and a large portion. Vodka sauce great! So happy Gino's is right here in town. We will be trying more on their menu soon. Definitely give them a try!!!! read more

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We order pizza & grinders all the time each freshly made and grinders are hearty/delicious. Dennis and Tommy are always accommodating to our First Responders all the time. I grew up on Gino's Pizza in Port Washington, NY. The best then and better now in Newtown, CT. read more

There is a front and back entrance to Gino's, with outdoor seating by the road side. You can order pizza by the pie or by the slice - they have a bunch of different pizzas on display, you pick your slice and into the oven it goes to heat up. They are BIG pieces, much bigger then they look through the glass. I was actually afraid of leaving hungry, until they were delivered to my table. The cheese pizza tips to the dough side on the cheese/sauce/dough balance, but JUST. The bianca slice I sampled was surprisingly flavorful in the ricotta, when most are comparably bland. It must be fun to live nearby and get to switch up your slice choices! read more

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Highly recommend! Had pizza by the slice, canzone, and the most amazing garlic knots. Wish we lived in the area so we could visit again! Staff super friendly and helpful. read more

Great place for lunch in sandy hook. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Huge selection of slices -- the plain cheese is amazing but the slice with the rigatoni alla vodka on top is definitely my favorite. read more

I love this place. The salad pizza is the best salad pizza anywhere. The soups are great. The salads are great. And all the pizzas I've had have been delicious. Only drawback is that the seats for dining in are super uncomfortable. read more

Super friendly, welcoming first encounter this weekend. Parlor has been in construction for months and wanted to try out after it opened this summer. First test-- Nonna's (grandma's) pizza proved excellent, not commonly found in Connecticut ... worthy of a visit for take out or sit down in thoughtfully designed parlor read more

Really tasty, excellent service, and very reasonably priced. Just excellent all around, can't wait to go back!

New York Italian here. All I can say is thank you guys. My broccoli Rabe, mussels, and chicken francese were excellent, filling and housemade and fresh. Excellent portions and freshness and oh the fresh salad rocked Considering how busy you were to create these type of fresh tasting dishes should be applauded. Consider me applauding! read more

My first time eating there. Ordered a pizza and grinder for delivery online. The driver was very kind and professional. Once I opened up the box I knew it was going to be incredible and once I stuffed myself, the taste buds in my mouth were screaming for more despite having to loosen the drawstring on my shorts. I'm lying here in a food coma stuffed and filled to capacity, another bite would certainly make something pop and yet a part of me still desires to go grab more. read more

Delicious pizza right in downtown Sandy Hook. The kids love it. Greets selection of pizzas.

Looking for an old school pizzeria vibe in the heart of Newtown/Sandy Hook? This is the spot. Great slices, crispy out of the oven OR delivered. A great spot to eat outside or in. Try the chicken parm slice and thank me later. read more

Wow! Give me a minute before I describe the patty my tastebuds are experiencing while eating this pizza Bianca! The ricotta is silky smooth and oh soooo flavorful. The oils from the cheese are killing it with the delicious infused garlic flavor. It's so good I was hiding from my older kids but had to call them to come join us in the pallet party! A must try everyone! Omg, Delicious! read more

Very good square flat pizza. Thin crust, delicate sauce, and balanced cheeze. Properly baked. Best in town along with Good Old Days. Ordered ahead of time and was ready. Pretty good aglio and oglio pasta that was al dente but had not been reduced enough. Tough ask to make this right at most restaurants. Garlic was either perfectly browned or raw. But I like almost raw garlic. Garlic bread so-so. Veal Marsalla was tender with a rich sauce. Portions not huge but normal which is fine with me. This was all via take out so no review on in house dining. read more

This place has the best salad pizza I've ever had. It's totally worth the trip across town.

I really wanted to avoid a public comment but the info@ doesn't seem to work so I couldn't send a private message. We have ordered from Gino's many, many times since we moved around the corner in March. Mostly the food has been very good and the convenience is a plus for us. However, tonight was a big disappointment. I wanted something different from the usual red sauce and melted cheese so I ordered shrimp scampi. Good points: tasty sauce, very lemony and ample number of good size shrimp. But the downsides made for a disappointing meal. First, the scampi was more like a soup. So much liquid! While the sauce was tasty, it required a search to find the shrimp. Even worse, the shrimp was breaded yet apparently not browned, so the sauce quickly became a gloppy mess. I've never had or seen shrimp scampi prepared with breaded shrimp. Topping it off, I'd ordered spaghetti with oil and garlic as my side and got penne instead. Also, one of the olives in the Gino's special salad had a pit in it - thankfully I hadn't chomped down and perhaps broken a tooth. Here's a photo of my meal about half-finished I'd hoped to share my disappointment directly with the management but I'm not going to call it in. I'll probably order from Gino's again just for the convenience but I'll stick to the pizza, hero's (we call them grinders in CT, btw) read more

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Excellent vegetarian panini and service was great too. Good atmosphere and great food

Absolutely wonderful food. Garlic knots are amazing. We ate outside, what a beautiful view. So glad my wife found this place. Waitress was excellent. We will be back. read more

Enjoyed a delicious mid-afternoon lunch at Gino's Parlor. Started with Gino's Special Salad with cheese and their delicious dressing. Fresh crunchy lettuces & loads of veggies. Enough for two! Ordered the Truffle Pizzetta which was cheesy, with chunks of shiitake mushrooms, herbs, and drizzled with just enough truffle oil to give that unmistakable truffle essence. Sipped a cold Sauvignon Blanc and sat outside on the patio watching the Sunday afternoon comings & goings. Service was terrific, Alexa was attentive & sweet. Can't wait for my next visit! Highly recommended! read more

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I have been to all the New Haven spots including Sally's, modern, Pepe's, and more. This pizza is outstanding and I would rank it right next to Sally's. The perfect undercarriage, but the sauce isn't as good. A tad too sweet. 9.5/10 pizza right here Amazing service and ambiance. MUST TRY THIS SPOT, I give Sally's a 9.6/10 read more

Finally a place you can order by the slice in Newtown! Pizza is the best in town with my favorites being the Drunken Grandma a penne alla vodka sauce and thin crust pizza and the Sicilian thick crust. read more

New Yorkers are tough pizza critics! I say Gino's knows what they're doing! Awesome Sicilian pizza and white pizza as well! They make a great Italian cheesecake and tiramisu! I'm looking forward to trying everything else on the menu. read more

AMAZING! The workers are so kind and have a great sense of humor. The food is fantastic and soooo delicious. The overall vibe is chill and relaxed. I got penne alla vodka and it was creamy and literally the best I have ever had. I also got tiramisu and it was sweet and soft, it tasted super fresh to me. I wanted to try the pizza so I got a slice of margherita pizza and it had a lot of sauce and not very much cheese, so if that's your style then you'd love it. Overall a cool place with yummy food. I would travel back just for this place! read more

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This has been our go to spot! Great food and friendly service! We love their pizza. It can get busy inside but it's worth the wait.

Moved here from NY and excited to get a Gino's being that we are familiar with great tasting pizza with NY style/ flavor. When we first had their pizza, it was really great and you can tell it was top notch quality. This is now the third time, we're very disappointed with the quality, texture, sauce, cheese, etc. You are priding yourself on producing pizza that stands out amongst the average, pizza in CT and also charging a lot for specialty pizzas, but the quality has significantly dropped in recent months. Last few times we ordered Sicilian pie, cheese was falling off, dough was undercooked and soggy. Tonight, we ordered plain pizza, and garlic knots. I was utterly shocked at how awful the pizza looked and tasted tonight. I would compare this plain cheese pie to Elios or birthday pizza at a bowling alley! What the hell happened? DOUGH was of such poor taste, texture and quality. Cheese was salty and doughy. Literally compared to that of frozen pizza. If you are going to charge this much for a plain cheese pie and garlic knots that were stale as anything, you need to consider getting better ingredients and cooking it with better expertise. This is not turning into the GInos of Long Island, NY GUYS. Sorry for the poor review, but this is very disappointing when you look forward to pizza Friday and it taste like utter garbage. read more

We've only recently moved to CT, but have tried a number of different pizza places in the area. We got a bunch of slices from Gino's last night via TooGoodToGo (a separate plug for that - go check it out!) and they were by far the best pizza we've had here yet! All the kinds we tried were excellent - the sauce was a perfect amount of acid to balance the cheese, and the flavor combinations were unusual but very good (e..g eggplant rollatini). The only flaw I found was that the mac and cheese pizza was a little rich and needed hot sauce or something to be balanced, but love the creativity there either way. Staff was friendly and pickup was super easy! read more