Gino's holds a special place in my heart. It always feels like such a treat. The servers at you beck and call, with beautiful ambient lighting. The food is a whole other level. It is quite literally magical. Everything tastes fresh and made to order. Like the purpose of the kitchen was my one dish. This place isn't just any random dinner spot, it's somewhere you go to celebrate. And I plan to celebrate all the small things if it means I can come here. read more

I did not take any photos of my food here. The service was great (Ms. Hannah). The ambiance was very nice. Everything we ate here was very good. The Arancini was delicious, the garlic bread was very fluffy and soft. Lamb chops and cannelloni were very good. We debated going two nights in a row read more

In our large group attend most people thought the food was good. Some even found it great, although everyone disliked the hidden bread charge during our evening. We were only offered bread, but what we received was priced at $6.95 for three special rolls. We kept reordering, each of us being individually charged between $ 695 and $ 11.25 for bread we assumed was complimentary. When we asked to have the bread charge removed, our server became agitated. After bringing us butter and asking if we wanted bread, he decided to add over $10 to each bill, including the 20% tip and tax. We wrote to Candace Anderson, the reservations person and never heard back. Very unfortunate because I thought it was good enough to go back over and over. read more

We recommended and visited Gino's with some new friends because we had been so impressed with the food, service, etc. in the past. This time was a bit different. When we entered the restaurant the hostess stand was super friendly as usual. Unfortunately, our table was miserably small and in very close proximity to a large table and a wall which essentially made us "sandwiched in". The noise in the room was horribly loud and hard to have a conversation with our guests. The server was fine however, was not as friendly as we are used to and that was a bit of a disappointment. However, the man refilling our water was fabulous, upbeat and very courteous. The food was amazing and is always consistent! When we are spending $150 on a check for 2, I want the entire fabulous dining experience which I had always felt like I got in the past. Anyway, to reiterate, I love the location, the vibe, the delicious food. Just was not a good choice for conversation and personal space. Also, even though the server was efficient, we did not get that warm and friendly vibe we are used to. read more

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Terrible service. Traveled from New Orleans with a group of women at 5pm on a Wednesday and we come here yearly. the restaurant was empty and management refused to seat us in the same room together. We were ok with sitting a separate tables but were told no to sitting near each other, then they proceeded to seat other people in those same tables. read more

Once a month, I meet with a group of sweet ladies for lunch and we like to try a different restaurant each time. For April, we chose Gino's. The waiter who served us wasn't particularly personable, but we gave him the benefit of the doubt--maybe he was just having a rough day. He took our drink orders and asked if we would like some "Laurence bread." We had not heard of it, and it wasn't clear whether it was complimentary or not. He recommended we get three orders (two pieces per order) to cover our group of six. At that point, we realized it wasn't complimentary--but that was okay. Most of us ordered from the daily lunch specials. I chose the veal, which came with a salad. The salad was good. One friend, however, said her salad had entirely too much dressing on it, and was not enjoyable. When my entrée arrived, I was disappointed to find a lone, dry fried veal cutlet with no sauce and a side of spaghetti with just a dab of sauce for color. The lunch was $18.95. I requested extra sauce for the veal and my bread roll--he brought some--cost $1.50. Oddly, Parmesan cheese wasn't offered, which is standard at most Italian places. One friend asked the man refilling our drinks, but he never returned. She eventually asked the waiter, who did bring some. Honestly, I'm surprised we didn't find a charge on our bill for that too. As we boxed up our leftovers (though I'm not even sure why), one friend who had the chicken shish kebab--and had only eaten about half--was asked why she wasn't taking hers home. She replied, "It came to the table dry--I can't imagine it reheated." When the checks arrived, one friend was mistakenly charged for a salad that should have been included with her meal, but she caught it, and they corrected it. Another friend, who hadn't ordered from the lunch menu, was charged $25 for her meal plus an additional fee for her salad, which wasn't included. And each of us was charged $3.25 for a single roll. I understand that prices are up and dining out is a luxury, but this felt a bit steep for a meal that was, at best, mediocre. Side note: Two ladies ordered meals to take home for their husbands, and I gave my leftovers to mine. All three were unimpressed. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Impromptu date night was a success! Our food was delicious. Hannah, our waitress was wonderful and did a great job making sure we enjoyed. It was our first time and we'll definitely be back! read more

Expensive for what it is, but it's good Italian food in the Baton Rouge area. I got the Italian Sausage meal (sauce and sausage not pictured) with a Caprese Salad to go, and it was $40, which I thought was very expensive for the portion size. The noddles, sausage and sauce were amazing. It comes with two sausage links and tons of sauce. Even though I had it to-go, I feel like I still got the delicious quality of food. I wish there was more for the price.. I feel like it was only a cup of noodles, but oh well. The Caprese Salad was average but only two pieces. I did like the thickness of the cheese though. I ordered and within 25 minutes it was ready to go. You have to walk to the bar to pick up to-go orders, and this gives you a chance to see the restaurant. I liked this because most restaurants have you pick up to-go orders at the front, so you aren't able to see the resturant. It's an old Italian vibe with fireplaces and a dark lighting inside. Very authentic Italian, just wish portion sizes were bigger because I was still hungry after. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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all three food, services and ambiance. My first time eating at Gino's was on Perkins Road as the place to take dates while at LSU. Always consistent through the years. Always the best. Highly recommend read more

Some of the best food that I have had at a restaurant, (anywhere). I have visited hundreds of eateries across America and Europe, so that is a significant statement. Gino's has a wonderful website so I didn't see a reason to add pictures. Do yourself a favor and visit the website then make a reservation and experience this amazing Italian restaurant. read more

Im reviewing this again because i cannot say enough good things about their food or service. Authentic italian food with the best service. Its almost impossible to enjoy Italian food elsewhere when the bar is set so high. We had the Crawfish appetizer which was heavenly. Definatley make a special trip during crawfish season for this. Steaks were divine, lamb chops were perfectly cooked. Even a simple menu item like chicken parmigiana is cooked to perfection. Fortunately we sat at Michael's table again and he is a wonderful attendant to a perfect meal! read more

My first visit and it was excellent. Loved the service and food. I will definitely be back

Moody ambience! Great atmosphere. For a party of 6, our food came out pretty quickly. Our waiter was very informative about every dish on the menu. We had the Laurence bread, calamari, and arancine to start which were great! I had the veal piccata which was delicious. Most of the meals came with a side of pasta. Someone else ordered the seafood lasagna lent special which was also very good!! Will definitely come back. read more

Delicious food. I wish salad a bread came to start or with the meals. I feel like they just want money out of people instead of making sure people enjoy the experience. Very loud and crammed. read more

Good food, great service, and kind of a hidden gem. Do think the food was a bit overpriced, but would definitely recommend to others.

Not very friendly. We were from out of town. Their website is not say anything about calling for reservations or even making reservations of any kind. When we showed up, they were not very hospitable Not the way, I would expect you to treat out of towners. read more

We had the chicken parm, chicken marsala, and clams with linguine. All were delicious and the service was excellent. Nice ambiance. Prices are fair for such a beautiful restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

The food was amazing and the service was very impeccable. I definitely would come back again the best food I've had in a long time. The vibe and environment read more

Gino's Restaurant - Seafood lasagna - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Great place to gather. Arancini was spot on. All the dishes were perfect and the servers treat you like family.

Tuesday dinner, 6/22/21 first time visit. Easy 5 review. Atmosphere, service and food were equally amazing. I was here with a friend (who is local) for dinner around 7:30pm. Everything was fantastic, the food was incredible. For me I am pretty traditional when visiting an Italian restaurant for the first time, chicken parmigiana. It was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The recommended wine, Plumjack Cabernet was great too! Kudos to you & your staff! read more

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Amazing food. I had an appetizer, bread, steak and dessert and didn't feel stuffed or bloated. Great service. A little dark but cozy inside.

Second time here. First was approx 20 yrs ago for lunch. This tine for dinner. Calamari, seafood lasagna, almond creme tiramisu and the Moscato was absolutely amazing. As usual when we were seated, we were asked if we would like some Italian bread and of course we replied with a yes. Then (as usual) we asked for some Italian dipping oil. The waiter had no clue what we were asking for !!!!!! Yes, no clue..... Meal and wine were fabulous. Service not so great. read more

Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Super upbeat atmosphere with authentic Italian food that is a local go to for a very long time. You'll be very happy when you leave here. If you want real Italian food and great atmosphere. Authentic Baton Rouge - this is it. read more

Service is bad from the bald headed server and the chicken parmigiana was so blend that I didn't finish it.

Best Italian food. I've been going there since I was a baby. Now I get to take my baby. He loves it as much as I do. Cricket is always our server. He's the best. You will not be disappointed in anything you order. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Martini - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This place is a well-kept secret in Baton Rouge. I'm very picky about Italian food, and I absolutely love Gino's. Three things you do need to know: 1) best to call for a reservation (especially for a weekend or a larger group), 2) the prices are on the higher side, and 3) be sure to order the house specialty bread (it's not included, but worth the price). Note that for groups of 6+ a 20% gratuity will be added to your bill. This is a great place for date night! I've been here a couple of times, and the wait staff are always very friendly. They are also super knowledgeable about their menu, including their rather extensive wine menu. The cannelloni (both seafood and meat options) are delicious and probably the best pasta dish on the menu. I've tried to order the tortellini carbona a few times, but somehow they are always out (womp womp - bad luck, perhaps). If you get dessert - the tartufo cake is absolutely delicious. It's sharable, but you might not want to share... read more

Went back on a Thursday. There was a live "jazz" band. The genre wasn't quite jazz but they were great! Had a really good time listening to them and watching others dance. Food was just okay this time around. The Laurence Bead is still amazing! But the Mushroom Ravioli and Mama's Special Salad were bland. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Mushroom ravioli - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My favorite place in the entire city. Great food. I really mean great, the red sauce is killer! Best service in the city hands down. Little lady at the host stand always so polite and helpful. Very nice people here. I love to come here for lunch but the Night ambiance here is unmatched for the Baton Rouge area. I Love this place and when I move away I will miss it. Worth coming back here for. read more

This place is it! The food and service were both out the park! I wish I had taken more pictures, but the appetizer and entree of breaded veal with eggplant covered in monzarella was delicious. To top it off we had the lemoncello cake...amazing! read more

Gino's Restaurant - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Owned by the same family for years! It was one of Nick Saban's favorite restaurants in Baton Rouge for a reason! The food is phenomenal along with the service read more

Terrible food a sad state of affairs if people who come here believe it's 4 stars....true Italian chefs would be in disbelief of the crap served.. chicken parmigiana is a mystery...meatballs are horrible...DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE... save your $$ lastly I think the crawfish took everyone's taste buds read more

Gino's Restaurant - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Quaint ambience, old Italian feel so you know the food is good. Owners are hard workers.

As someone who heavily enjoys a nice, high-quality experience, I tend to have high expectations that fall short. But I can honestly say my expectations were exceeded at Gino's. I visited Gino's last August & initially when we walked in we did not know it was reservation only (honest mistake). The hosts/hostess were not the kindest & for a second we were ready to turn around and leave. They told us we need a reservation because it's reservation only so we asked when is there availability. They said they had room and sat us...the building was nearly empty. I just felt their tone was unnecessary & it was a turn off as a first time visit. What really turned this review around was Terry, our server. Terry has the be one of the best server I've ever had, hands down. He was so friendly & had amazing energy. He helped us navigate the menu, shared his recommendations, and made sure we enjoyed Gino's to the fullest extent! I recommend everyone to give this Italian restaurant a try! The food is delicious. It's the perfect location for a formal or casual dinner spot. The atmosphere is low-lit & intimate. It is my go to spot when I want to treat myself. Oh--and when you make reservations, ask for Terry! He really is the reason my experience was worth this 5 star review. read more

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Great atmosphere wait staff was the best. I got the lasagna and it was fabulous. I found it a great place to have meetings. read more

It's been a while since I have been here. It was still very good, prices not bad and service was very quick. Very busy too. Nice atmosphere but extremely loud. Our water server was one of the nicest people there. However our server was not and did not help us feel welcome. Overall we enjoyed our experience. read more

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I went back to Gino's after years away and was disappointed. They could not find my reservation, which was twice confirmed by phone. Service was prompt and responsive. My grilled fish was overcooked and mushy--probably from being frozen--and sat in a pool of oil. The appetizer salad was small and mostly white lettuce parts. Others in our party were okay with their selections, including a beautiful beef filet. I was not so lucky. read more

It's been 2 years since I've been here the food was through the roof! The service was very nice too,it was quite quick. The ambiance was nice too...perfectly festive! I will return to Gino's soon...hungry for more! - Grayson PS I had Spaghetti and Meatballs! read more

This place is tucked away but easy to get too. This was my first time eating here and it was ok, I've had better Italian at other places, but for Baton Rouge I would say it's a good place to go. Went with a group of 4 couples and we had a great time. The wine menu is great! I ordered the cannelloni and it was definitely delicious but not like knock your socks off omg I need it again delicious. The apps for the table were the same, can't complain about the flavor but they were not anything special. The only complaint I have is how difficult it was for our server to separate our checks. Dress- jeans, slacks, dresses Vibe- dark, intimate Good for- date night or small groups read more

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I love eating here. I do t make it often but always go on my birthday. Our waiter was wonderful. I had the redfish special it was very good and flavored well. My husband had the veal picatia . He did not care for the capers so he just took them off. It was tender and delicious. We had the mushroom ravioli for the appetizer they were unique to me but tasted great. Their bread is also amazing. My husband and I had the side salad Gino's had thousand island which is my husbands favorite but most restaurants don't have it. He said that was the best salad he had had for a long time and the dressing was perfect made. I also had the espresso martini and the Gino special cocktail these were both good and the special tasted like a dessert... I love there terimusu but I had to take it to go because I was stuffed... but when I did eat the dessert it was wonderful read more

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Yummy Italian food!!! Found this spot on Yelp in a desperate last minute dinner location search. We came here on a Friday night, so it was pretty busy and we had to wait for a bit before we got seated. The food was delicious and there's tons of options to satisfy all of your food cravings! I got the veal parmesan, which is my go-to at Italian restaurants, and this was one of the best veal parmesans I've had. The service was great and the only thing I didn't like very much was how loud the restaurant was. I definitely think I'll be back here! read more

Gino's Restaurant - Veal Parmigiana! - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana