When Gino's opened 13 years ago, after trying his pizza several times, I walked in and mentioned to him first of all, this pizza is fantastic. Secondly, I have watched several pizza places open in the area, doing the right thing initially with good ingredients and good quality and consistency - and then they changed. They changed their cheese, they changed their toppings, they changed their sauce - all to save money. Gino said to me 'If the price of pepperoni goes up, if the price of cheese goes up, the price of my pizza goes up. But I'm not changing my recipe'. Gino held to that promise for all the time he ran the shop. I'm guessing the shop has changed hands at this point because I don't see Gino or either of the John's and ALL of those ingredients have changed in less than a couple of months time. My message to the new owners: please go back to all of the original ingredients in Ginos recipe and all of the toppings that were previously used. Give us back what we have all come to love. (Or consider changing the business name) Then reply to this review and any other yelp review that has indicated that things have obviously changed and tell us all to come back and try again, letting us know you understand how important that quality experience and consistency was and you have gone back to the tried and true recipe and ingredients that made Gino's famous. If you do this, I will come back and others will hopefully come back as well. If you do not, you will continue to lose customers as they go in and try and see how things have changed and walk away in disappointment. The choice is yours - I hope make the right decision. read more

I have to agree with another Yelp review. This restaurant isn't as good under new ownership. The first time I came in, I loved this place and it reminded me of pizza I used to get back in New Jersey. In particular, it was a lot like Benny Tudino's in Hoboken, particularly the huge pie they have for sale. I asked the guy behind the counter (Gino?) And he was familiar with Benny's, telling me he goes there every time he goes back to NY/NJ. Recently we ordered from there again and it was OK, but not what it used to be. The crust was too thick, the cheese/sauce ratio wasn't the same. We weren't sure what had changed until we saw that the restaurant was under new ownership on our credit card statement. Well, that settles it. I'm sticking with Frank's or Mike's on New Bern if I want NY-style pizza. Anyway, after seeing other reviews with the same complaint, I'm sorry to say that this restaurant doesn't deserve the high rating it earned under previous ownership. read more

Oh how happy this New York gal is to have found this place. Yum yum yum yum, I will be back

NEW OWNERS and they don't know how to make Pizza - Too much cheese , doughy and soggy. Sad as Gino's was great pizza

Do you like NY style pizza? Then this is the place for you! Huge, foldable, delicious pizza and more! The pizzas are huge and filling. One of the few places I love to eat the crust! Have been going here for over 20 years and love that it's still around! read more

The first bites were perfect for the pizza. Solid all around. The wings were ok, but with each bite filling my belly it got in the way of the perfect pizza concoction awaiting to be devoured next. Everyone was friendly and I would go back now for more pizza!!! read more

I've been coming here for about 4 years and they never let me down. Their pizza is amazing. Being from NY it's not easy to find good pizza but they have exceeded my expectations. The owner is from Brooklyn (I believe) , he's super friendly and welcoming. His whole staff is friendly! I've had some of his Italian dishes as well and they were also delicious. The restaurant is cute, reminds me of a NY pizza shop! I'm just a big fan of pizza and I am so happy for Ginos!!! During the times of Covid I witnessed them wearing masks, handing out cups and have plexiglass up. I live about 30-35 min away but it's worth the trip. If I take it to go I always ask for a plate because I have to eat one slice in the car!!! It's so worth the burnt tongue/roof of my mouth. You will not be disappointed in this place!!! Try it out!!! read more

Gino's Pizza - 1/2 cheese 1/2 pepperoni, missing two slices one me one my husband... on the ride home!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It's been over 5 years since I last reviewed Gino's but Gino's feels like home so I want to give them a little love again. Gino's is a great, family-owned, and family-run pizza spot. It's hands down my favorite pizza in Raleigh. I go there for the two slices and a soda $6 deal at least once a month. I just spent a year serving overseas. Pizza in Zambia just isn't the same as pizza made in the U.S. and it's certainly NOT Gino's NY pizza. I often daydreamed about Gino's. It's so great to be able to go there now, walk in and see familiar faces who know me, and enjoy their food. It never lets me down. It always brings a smile to my face. I'm not the only one. My Mom also loves Gino's. I highly recommend them, if you're looking for your pizza fix. read more

First timer here. Located in strip mall, unassuming store front. Several tables but no service. Order at the counter and they bring to your table. I decided to try a plain cheese calzone and plain cheese slice for our granddaughter. Hubby enjoyed the 2 slice deal with olives. My calzone was loaded with cheese and reheated nicely later that day. I did take a taste of the pizza and it was good, but not my fav. Pizza Amore in WF still is my fav in my area. We don't live close, but would come back when in area. read more

Gino's Pizza - Calzone and pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Gino's serves up authentic NY pizza and I was reminiscing about the slices I had in New Jersey that reminded me of this type of pizza. Gino's is located in Pleasant Valley shopping area. They have a special every day for 2 slices with 1 topping, a fountain drink and tax for $6 total. I had one slice of cheese and one pepperoni. It was piping hot and fresh out of the oven. The crust is thin and the pepperoni was plentiful. They have NY icons and photos on the walls, a tv playing soccer and the owners are very proud of their pizza. Next time I am getting an entire pie to take home. Definitely check them out for your NY pizza fix. read more

Gino's is a fantastic place for some great pizza and other foods! I've been here 2-3 times now and have ordered their stromboli...oddly it looks like a calzone, but it tastes great so no foul there. Staff are always friendly and remember the locals who visit, which is something that I've always been a fan of. Looking to host a party and need a large pizza? These guys have a 28 inch monster for just $26. Prices are a bit on the high side for the pizzas, but otherwise I think they've got everything down and I'll be sure to visit for more. read more

This was me and my boyfriends first time trying this pizza place and it was pretty good! (we normally go to NY Pizza in Knightdale where we used to stay) The customer service was GREAT, the guy working the register was really nice and was helpful!! The fountain drinks/sodas were good also (you know how sometimes the fountain machine sodas can be flat, NOPE! not here!) The pizza doesn't taste like NY pizza but proportionally speaking, it is NY pizza (the size of the pizza is more NY style rather than the actual taste) I would prefer this over Papa Johns, or Pizza Hut, so i'd you eat and enjoy those places I think you would definitely like this pizza place (no diss towards those establishments) The inside was cleaned nicely and had a normal pizzeria setup. However, it wasn't an accurate depiction of what the restaurant would look like packed or after having a rush of customers due to the lack of dine in options because of COVID-19! So, all I can do is speak for how it was when I went which was clean! Overall, Good Quality Pizza, Good Customer Service, and a Clean Establishment, PLUS who can pass up 2 slices of pizza AND a drink for $6??!?! I would go again. read more

Gino's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great pizza joint in Raleigh! Closest thing you'll get to NY pizza, but nothing in this city really compares. Both times I've been here I've gotten the 2 pepperoni slice special (comes with a drink) for $6 even. Not much else to say other than to check it out for yourself. read more

Gino's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Today is May 5, 2023. First off, their main pizza maker retired and the pizza in no way is a New York style pizza any longer. Also, they raised their prices on a large from $17.50 to $24!! This is an insane price! for this pizza now. And since the pizza now tastes like a Papa John's pizza, we will just go there and save $12. Gave them 2 stars because it was still a pizza but what a disappointment. read more

Gino's Pizza - Pizza pie - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Excellent place. Best in Raleigh and staff is amazing. Always recommend to those looking for NY style!

Real NY style pizza! (This is coming from an Italian New Yorker). This pizza is always like having a slice of home, we even drive 30 minutes to get it! We order the mild wings but that doesn't mean they are a "neutral" flavor, they still have a kick of heat. read more

Gino's Pizza - Family special: Half cheese, half pepperoni and some mild wings! - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

If you're ever out shopping in Pleasant Valley Promenade you've got some great choices for a quick bite! While Brueggers is an obvious option since it's smack-dab in the middle, there's Sawasdee for Thai, Kadhai for Indian and Schiano's for pizza and Italian on the edges of the plaza. Schiano's is a basic little pizza spot that does a good slice of za, not thin-slice but definitely Italian. For lunch they've also got a really small buffet which is pretty decent. Pizza slices of the day, salad and on my visit: pasta in cream sauce with zucchini, braised ribs, garlic knots and one or two other dishes. The food was fine but I wished they would get a slightly bigger and better looking buffet! Everything was fine food-wise but I definitely need to come back and eat off the regular menu. Service was quick and attentive, perfect for lunch. Schiano's is definitely an old-school Italian pizza joint serving up good pies, pasta and sandwiches! If I worked in the area, I'd definitely be here regularly and gaining lots of weight eating their food! Let's just say it's a little bit of East coast Italian down here in North Carolina and enjoy it for what it is... read more

Classic NY style pizza and our GO TO pizza joint for delicious cheese pizza or pepperoni pie. Good price and really very good pie. Not more complex than that. If you want a simple and tasty pie then I recommend Gino's. Great crust and subtle but tasty sauce with classic cheese!!! read more

I've always really liked Gino's mostly for their customer service. Their pizza is good for NC standards, but as a born and raised Jersey girl, this is 500% not NY pizza. Not even close. I take it those saying it is, are not from the N.Y. area. I only say this because I first ate Gino's shortly after moving to Raleigh from Jersey based on the reviews, and was sorely disappointed. So, manage your expectations. I've come to learn you won't find a slice of NY pizza anywhere but NY. This pizza is kind of standard; nothing fancy or insanely delicious about it, but nothing bad either. Crust is pretty thin, and sometimes the sauce is seriously lacking. It isn't as greasy as you might expect, which turns out to be a good thing for your belly lol. They deliver for free within a certain radius. 50% of the time the pizza is delivered a bit lukewarm. I'd recommend picking it up if you can. The reason we frequent Gino's is because it's easy. It's ready in 15 minutes. (I'm always weary of pizza joints who have your pie ready in 5 minutes). They'll deliver for free if you can't pick it up. Ordering is easy. For whatever reason, it always seems just easier to order from Gino's. It has a small town feel to it, located in a strip mall. Inside it's warm and comfortable. You can sit there alone and it won't be weird. And they are so nice. I don't think you need to drive across town to get Gino's, but I don't think you'd regret it either. It's the only local pizza joint I order from around here. Gino's is ok and I will keep ordering from here when I get a craving for pizza. read more

I have been eating at Gino's for over a decade...way back when they still brought pizza over to Monkey Joe's!! Stopped in today for a slice and was astounded by the change (none of which was good)! The floors were filthy, the tables not clean, the dust on the subway shirt was visible and thick, and the staff were completely uninterested. The worst off all of it, however, was whatever they have done to the pizza...it was limp and tasted like a pizza you'd order when you wanted something delivered in 30 min or less :( I couldn't understand what was happening until I looked up and all of Gino's cruises pictures (OMG that man loved a cruise ship!) and they were GONE! That's when I put my barely eaten pizza slice down and walked out. read more

We were excited to try this restaurant but sadly will not be going back. We arrived at 9:20 with a lit "Open" sign and the door said they closed at 10. It was the opposite of a welcoming environment as the workers were noticeably annoyed that we were there. Not only was the service disappointing, the food was cold when we received it. We paid for fountain drinks and they were out of ice and all of the drink options were flat. read more

Let me begin by apologizing for not taking a photo of their pizzas but I promise they are just as amazing as their antipasto salad. For the pizzas, are go to are the Ranchero and the kiddos eat the Supreme. By far the best crust I have found outside of NJ/NY - especially for this style of pizza. And this salad for a pizza joint - it's good - the meats are of good quality and it's so filling! Can't wait to order dinner tonight! read more

Gino's Pizza - Antipasto Salad - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Brilliante!!! Best NYC Style Pizza in Raleigh. Homemade mild Italian sausage shaved thin. Truly a taste of heaven on earth! read more

Gino's Pizza - Italian sausage made IN HOUSE....BELLA!!! "Take the cannoli (& PIZZA), leave the gun". Ciao Babyyyyy! - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Havent had Ginos for a while. Made the trip and ordered a large sausage. I wont be going back. It used to be the best NY pizza in Raleigh area. Clearly they changed makers (and/or owners) and its now a limp under cooked sparse topping crap that you can get anywhere in NC without having to drive 40 min and pay $23 read more

We have been in search of a good NYC pizza like the actual NYC pizza we had in Manhattan. We found it!!! The Best EVER. Definitely our pizza place go to! read more

Trust the reviews... pizza is not good. The crust is like cardboard and there is barely any sauce as the base. Also the garlic knots were doughy. We won't be ordering Gino's again.. read more

really good ny style pizza and good price ! recommend a 10 out of 10 if you ever come out here

No bueno. My family have been customers for over 20 years and sad to see the quality decline (due to change in ownership). Sadly we won't be returning. read more

Does anyone know if Ginos changed ownership recently I went in the other day and noticed all new people the pizza wasn't bad but not as good as it was under the the old owners. read more

When you know you know. Any Little Vincent's fans out there - Ronkonkoma - this small space will give you a smile. Stop in for 2 slices & a drink if you want to feel a little of that old Island home. read more

Gino's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Highly recommend this place, especially for the chicken parm and meatball parm rolls. Everyone was very welcoming and it was a nice little place. Will 100% be coming back. read more

Pizza was the best I've ever had! Wings were also phenomenal! Definitely coming back. Service was alright. The only thing was it was kind of small and table was kind of dirty but other than that 5* food! read more

This has to be the BEST $6.00 special ever!!! Pepperoni slice, side salad and large drink. My slice came out piping hot and was absolutely delicious. My salad contained lettuce, 2 slices of tomatoes, black and green olives and 2 jalapeños. No wait time and it was a wonderful combination. Great service and price point!!! read more

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Hands down the best pizza I've had since moving to Raleigh North Carolina! It tastes so authentic and real. I will always get my pizza from Gino's. The service is lovely and welcoming it's such a vibe in there read more

Gino's was a tasty casual pizza joint! We were in the area checking out a local game store and saw them well rated on Yelp so figured we'd check them out too! The inside is simple and clean. I appreciated the takeout boxes easily accessible. The combo for 2 slices and a drink for less than $6 is great! We got some pepperoni slices and I got a tomato slice. I was actually surprised to finally find a decent tomato slice where the tomatoes are warm and cooked but not soggy and dripping juices everywhere. Very tasty! The pepperoni was pretty good too, especially for the price. Generally I prefer a stronger flavor but again, can't beat this for the price. The dough was tasty and cooked to be nice and crunchy with a bit of chew, just the way we like it. Service was friendly and quick even close to closing. We'll definitely be back here the next time we're in the area for some more tasty pizza! read more

Gino's Pizza - One slice each of tomato and pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Was not expecting to get such an AMAZING pizza. This is hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had. I ordered the large lasagna- minus beef, sub meatballs. 1. It was HUGE. 2. With delivery it was 24.00 - not bad! 3. Delicious. I called them to tell them t was f*cking amazing. I'm eating it again today.. leftovers. In the oven for like 10 min. Just as good as yesterday. Highly recommend. 10/10 will be ordering again and for all pizza related events. Thanks guys, your food is *chefs kiss* read more

My favorite pizza in NC is the bagna cauda pizza at Pizzeria Toro (just that flavor). But when that pizza isn't available, Gino's Pizza in Raleigh is hands-down the place where I go for great pizza. I've been going there for years and I don't even live near the darn place! The crust at Gino's is amazing. It's thin, it's crispy, and has a nice chew and flavor to it. I think their secret is that they pay for someone to deliver water from NYC for the pizza dough. :) The pizza arrives hot, almost too hot to handle (which I LOVE). The slices are large and can be folded like a taco. I always get anchovies and jalapeños. ****** It seems there's been an explosion of pizza places all over the Triangle. Everything from Neapolitan, Chicago-style, etc. popping up all over. I love that Gino's Pizza keeps it simple, humble, and consistently delicious. Thank you for making wonderful NYC-style pizza available in the Triangle. It's really a blessing. read more

Gino's Pizza - Lovely crust. And anchovies are available!!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great pizza! Friendly staff and super fast! Their large you actually get a large pizza! Garlic knots are great as well! read more

Gino's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here because it was open late and close to our hotel after catching a Hurricanes game. Solid pizza for a good price. They offer full pies or pizza by the slice and have a good menu of flavors. read more

Best pizza in Raleigh nothing more to say. Got pepperoni pizza felt like I was back in NY