I've been coming here since the 6th grade in the 80s Had the best slice in Bay Ridge (best square goes to Bay Ridge Pizza down the block), but they expanded to sandwiches, before becoming a full-blown restaurant Now they've taken over the two storefronts on either side, and replaced the pizza booths with white tablecloths -- AND IT'S BETTER THAN EVER! read more

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My favorite Italian that consistently gets it right. I promise you cannot order wrong! Favorite meals - red snapper or chicken parm (ask for an eggplant slice for an appetizer) Go to drink - Martini w a twist Best crème brûlée ever!! read more

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This was a Christmas season experience where I went with a true local and a real Italian. Verdict: Amazing red sauce Italian greatness with a very Brooklyn vibes. Some might argue their grandmother does better (slightly), but this is still amazing! I will say that this places is insanely packed so do go with a reservation and although the service is fast, you may have to wait a bit. read more

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Staffs are friendly. Food was delicious! It gets busy. Really good Italian food and the place is pretty spacious. The bathroom is located downstairs. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 read more

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Love love love this restaurant! I wish I could uproot it to Carroll Gardens. Gino's keeps Italian tradition alive with Sunday afternoon dinner. Their space is huge and always jam packed! With every visit (though not as frequently as I'd like), it's always crowded with people waiting for a table. We're talking about 3 PM on a Sunday! Service is attentive, staff is courteous and offer recommendations. And the food? Well it's just excellent. If you enjoy delicious and genuine Italian food echoing Old School tradition, pay them a visit. I'm never disappointed everytime I visit. So good. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Thursday night, and good thing we made reservations because it was pretty crowded. We rode the metro, but it seemed like there was an interesting valet parking situation going on right outside the restaurant. When you walk in, they have pizza slices for sale, which I ended up ordering as my meal. They don't have the pizzas on the menu, so take note of the flavors they have when entering. I got a slice of the eggplant pizza. The crust was crispy and overall a solid slice of pizza. We also ordered the rigatoni with sausage and eggplant. Noodle texture was good and flavorful. Inside felt clean but somewhat cramped. Overall, good Italian food with friendly service! read more

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Experience the authentic taste of Bay Ridge circa 1964 at this beloved Italian restaurant A must-try Penne allá vodka with grilled chicken - a delightful combination that will leave you craving for more The service is great very attentive and ambiance is amazing it gives a nice old school vibe to the spot. read more

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This is a place I come with my family and in laws for dinner to celebrate events or just for a nice dinner out. The restaurant has the pizzeria in center at the front and the rest of the place has a lot of seating for groups in the back along with a bar. The staff is nice and helpful and gives great service. I had the grilled salmon with spinach and it's grilled to near perfection and melts in your mouth. Splash it with the lemon slice to give some tart to the flavor of the salmon. This is a neighborhood restaurant that while fantastic is not a destination location, but one that is you go when in Bay Ridge. Go here for the extensive dinner menu and enjoy some good food read more

Gino's Restaurant - Grilled Salmon - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was in the area and craving pasta, so I decided to check out this restaurant. I started with the fried calamari appetizer, and it was hot and crispy. I like how it's not very salty. Then I got the linguine with clam sauce and veal medallion. It tasted very good. I like the sauce on the linguine pasta. For dessert, I ordered chocolate mousse and Spumoni with 3 scoops: vanilla, pistachio, and chocolate. This place is super popular so definitely make reservations if you're planning to go. The food took a while to arrive, but it was all worth it. I really enjoyed my meal here and would totally come back to try different food here. read more

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If you are looking for the best Italian restaurant in town, then Gino's is the best of Bay Ridge! I have been going to Gino's for years with my family (parents and grandparents) and it is seriously the greatest of all time! Gino's is the diamond of Fifth Avenue - it is so classy and an authentic family-oriented restaurant that has served countless customers, who also absolutely love dining at this fine establishment. It was also recently renovated and over the years expanded the space and has a private party space and additional seating in a gorgeous enclosed outdoor garden area. Just getting started...how can I ever begin to encapsulate the amazingness of Gino's? Okay, so when you walk through the doors, you will smell the fresh oven baked pizza that is so hot and bubbly. Gino's is usually pretty busy and crowded because it is so popular, but they are extremely quick and accommodating with seating guests at tables. They are on time with reservations and also with customers who walk in to eat. While you wait, you can grab a quick drink at the bar. Also, you will be warmly greeted by the host/hostess, who will take you to your table. While walking through the restaurant, you will also be enthusiastically welcomed by the wait staff, who instantly make you feel like you're returning home to have a beautifully cooked meal. Now onto the food. Who can ever say that they basically had every single item on the menu and countless times each? Yes, that is how often we have dined at Gino's and it is truly the neighborhood gem. We have heavily counted on Gino's for times that we didn't have any energy to cook after work or during the weekend. They have always been there for us through thick and thin and have been consistently good throughout the years. For the appetizers, we usually order a few spreads for the table. Baked clams oreganata (eight clams stuffed with garlicky breadcrumbs and baked in white wine and butter), hot antipasto (Baked Clams, Shrimp Oreganata, Fried Calamari and Eggplant Rollatini), Zuppa Di Mussels (mussel soup with either white wine or red sauce broth and garlic), mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini paired with marinara sauce dip or margherita pizza pie. For the entrees, we order our classics of chicken cutlet parm, shrimp oreganata with linguine, orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage, fillet of sole (broiled oreganata) that is served with a side of your choice. Cooked to absolute perfection time after time. Compliments to the chef! I would highly suggest taking a look at their weekly special offerings. Oh and add in a glass of red or white wine for the perfect finishing touch. For dessert, we usually get the classic cheesecake, black and white chocolate mousse, spumonis, tortoni and affogato. We also get coffee and cappuccino. Gino's also offers catering services for Christmas and the holidays, so we have ordered trays of food in the past that have lasted us a week worth of meals. We would get the baked clams, stuffed shells, shrimp cocktail, shrimp oreganata, penne vodka, sausage and peppers, and chicken cutlet parmigiana. They would add in fresh bread and extra sauces. Biggest shoutouts to Elvis, Eddie and Nick, who have been the BEST waiters. They are so sweet and their energy, attentiveness, and customer service is unmatched and unparalleled! We are singing the highest praises about you and how you always treat us so well. You are so appreciated beyond anything that can ever be expressed and we are so grateful and thankful to have you in our lives for decades and counting! We are so excited to return again to Gino's. We are customers for life and I am sure that you will be also. read more

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It's always a great time at Gino's! Whether dining alone, with family or friends, the food and drinks are good and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Gino's is a Bay Ridge institution and has been a staple of my childhood and adult years. While working at a nearby hospital, this was also an occasional gathering place for my colleagues and I. The staff are friendly and welcoming and I never felt rushed out of the restaurant even after finishing my meal. It does get busy at dinner but I've never had any issues snagging a table without reservations. I'll be coming back to Gino's for as long as they are open to celebrate occasions or to just have a good, hearty and tasty meal. Buon appetito! read more

Have been going there for years, love the food and service is good, go early on Fridays & Saturday's could be a long wait, but worth it

What's a great family friendly restaurant! Gino's is my go-to Italian in Bay Ridge. The service is fast but you are not rushed to leave. You are encouraged to enjoy your meal and dessert with some coffee. They have the best penne vodka and delicious filet of sole! Their tiramisu and cannolis are the perfect dessert to pair with a cappuccino. Gino's is great to celebrate big parties or to go on a date night. read more

Amazing service, food and dessert was great....private room was perfect for our party of 20.

The food at Gino's is good. Service is very good and top rated. Ambiance is very good. Depending on your mood, you can find a spot at the bar and just chill there all evening, or if you find yourself at a table with family or friends, you will not be disappointed. read more

I enjoy dining at your restaurant but tonight I'm on the way home from PA and decided to place an order for pickup. And when I got home this grilled salmon with spinach was a pathetic dish coming out of your kitchen. My wife ordered an eggplant roll and that didn't disappoint her. But this salmon and some spinach...wtf! read more

Gino's Restaurant - Grilled salmon with spinach - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Gino's is the go-to restaurant for anyone who ever spent time in Bay Ridge - and with good reason. The food is always prepared excellently and it's a comfortable place with a great Italian family vibe. They also do great with their delivered food. So when the cold wind blows, cozy up to some fine dining at home. read more

Gino's is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Brooklyn. But I have to say I feel things are changing. I have ordered this hot antipasto before and there was a much bigger portion that what I have pictured. There was one piece of eggplant rolatini, 2 baked clams & 2 shrimps. The fried calamari wasn't a lot either. I feel it's ridiculous to offer so little on the antipasto. Even the shrimp cocktail had 4 shrimps, I feel 6 would have been worth it. I understand that prices are increasing but the portions should be worth the money. Just my personal opinion. But as always I LOVE the penne vodka and I get it with peas and fried chicken cutlet. Absolutely delicious it's the best vodka sauce in bay ridge. I still love this restaurant very much the food is phenomenal. read more

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Great great prices great service and obviously great food nothing more to say except go there and enjoy staff service and food

I finally took my family to Gino's after I noticed my mom's constant stare into the restaurant during our walks. Our waiter was patient and humorous (he had my family laughing as they tried to figure out the menu). The broccolini that was served with the veal medallions was a little too salty but the meal was otherwise delicious. The rest of the food and the portions were good. The space was clean and we didn't feel rushed as busy as the restaurant was. My family and I are looking forward to coming back. read more

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This might be my new favorite Italian spot. It was crowded the minute we walked in and you can tell it's a neighborhood gem (which, is probably a good thing I live further away lol). We started with their meatballs (YUM), the calamari and the server gave us a great recommendation for red wine. I LOVED the penne vodka as my main and we really loved the blueberry dessert special (the creme brulee we could have skipped). It was very affordable too, for all the food that we consumed. I am already plotting a return trip! read more

I came on Valentine's day with a reservation and it was hard to even walk in. It was packed from the door to all the way inside where the bar was. We had to wait maybe 15-20 minutes because staff was just so busy and hard to flag down. They were doing their best to clear tables as quickly as possibly and get everyone settled. We started off with some bread that came with some kind of oil, I should've asked for some butter but the bread wasn't too hard which I liked. We ordered apps which came pretty quick: baked clams and calamari. The baked clams were so good and not too expensive compared to the other Italian spots in New York. The calamari was good and it came with this tomato dip, but definitely recommend the baked clams more. The sauce and everything was just perfect. The pasta took a while and even getting a water refill was hard because everyone was super busy. I got the half portion of grilled chicken + peas in vodka sauce. The sauce was terrific and I love how they offer half portions so it's less expensive. It filled me just right given how I had appetizers too. We also got the chicken parm with spaghetti. I love how thin the chicken cutlet was. When it's too thick it tastes a bit too fatty. Overall a great place for a date night or birthday dinner. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Baked Clams Fried Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I wanted to try Gino's mainly because I love penne vodka, and I've heard great things about it here. So, I ordered take-out for penne vodka, fried calamari, and chicken cutlet parmigiana (with fries). Unpopular opinion, but overall taste of everything was average. Not sure if the quality lowered because I got take-out, but I did reheat everything when I ate it... The penne vodka was a little bland. Despite having the sun-dried tomatoes and basil seasoning on top, there wasn't much flavor. Personally, I've had much better vodka sauce elsewhere (or at least better for my palate). The calamari was lightly battered, and came with tomato dip and a slice of lemon. I like to put a lot of lemon on it, but it nothing special. Lately for the chicken cutlet parmigiana, I ordered it with fries but was given pasta. The cutlet was dry and very thin. read more

Love it great service Been going here for years and years Delicious food and good people read more

I ordered from Gino's tonight after admittedly forgetting they exist for a long time. I got hit with the flu and wanted soup with some basic real food. I ordered the pasta in butter sauce with shrimps, garlic knots and chicken & rice soup. The soup was highly recommended by a friend and reheated well. Their prices are great and so are the portions. Enough for next day leftovers. I ordered directly from their site & it worked out perfectly. read more

One of my favorite and very well known restaurant here in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. I always come here when I'm in town from NJ. I used to come here a lot when I was living here. Since moving to NJ I miss this place...it has expanded over the years and it's still crowded to get to a table at times, but its worth it ...the food and service is excellent. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Calamari... - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been here quite a few times and it never disappoints! The food is absolutely delicious! I just went there for a holiday party. I had the antipasto, rigatoni, chicken rollatine and spumoni. I finished every bite from each dish! The service was great. My favorite Italian restaurant! read more

Authentic italian! When you step inside the restaurant it feels like you've been transported back to in time with the interior design. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The portions are massive/sharable. Everything I ordered was delicious and please try a slice a pizza from there.. It will surprise you! So good! read more

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We came here on a Friday night or a birthday celebration with my husband for his birthday. We have gone here a few times already, and really enjoy the homey-ness of this restaurant and the portions of food (and also the dishes are really delicious). We ordered the fried calamari and the seafood salad as a starter. The fried calamari is always a hit because the batter is so light, airy, but really crispy at the same time. The seafood salad is loaded with seafood, and I always get it. The dressing is really tangy and flavorful, but some may find the dressing to be really tangy. For the mains, we ordered the bowtie pasta and the seafood risotto (their special for the day). Of the 2, for this night, I did prefer the risotto more. It was so creamy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The bowtie pasta is really good too, and I always order it when I come here. Really worth the visit, and the food taste really homemade! read more

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Came here for my friend's birthday yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. The decor is sleek and modern, it wasn't decorated like a traditional Italian restaurant. The workers were smiling and very much helpful. The patrons in the restaurant did make a couple of my friends feel uncomfortable with consistent staring. We had a pre-fixed lunch/dinner. Ginos has a big back room for large parties and we were seated there. I got a glance at their backyard area and it was nicely decorated. There was a bit of a wait for the drinks and the appetizers, and I think it's because they were waiting for the rest of the party to show. A couple of us had to return some glasses due totem being dirty, when given new ones, they were quite clean. In regards to the drinks, we had Pepsi, Ginger Ale, and white and red wine. I stuck to the Pinot Giorgio that was served, and it was pretty decent. The only thing I would've done is kept all the wine white, but I understand for different pallets they have to offer both. For the appetizers. we had baked clams, salad, tomatoes and ricotta cheese, and calamari. Everything was pretty decent, but the salad stood out. The dressing was light and flavorful and the veggies were fresh. At Gino's, they bring everything in courses, so next was pasta. They serve their plates family style, so we had Penne Alla Vodka and the Rigatoni. They were both delicious and the plates were gone in a matter of seconds. Portion-wise, I think the sizes were a bit on the smaller side. The final course before dessert was meat/seafood. There was salmon, chicken parmesan, and veal. I'm not a fan of veal, so I didn't try it, but the Salmon was decent, and the Chicken Parm was the star. It was so good that we had to ask for more Penne to go with it. There were also green beans & potatoes. I was saving the 0.25% left for dessert, so I didn't indulge. Finally, we sang happy birthday and had our dessert. I liked that they gave everyone different pieces of cake on these platters and got to choose what we wanted. The chocolate cake I had was great very tasty. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would recommend this place for a birthday dinner or even a lunch or dinner date. I left there full and already am thinking about coming back for the Penne and the Parm! read more

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Valentine's Day was crazy busy but in a nice way. It was quite the place to be! There were couples with gifts and flowers, and some were so dressed up! I thought the holidays were busy- but February 14th was over-the-top! The food was plated beautifully and tasted delicious! Interestingly I got the same waiter as my first visit! This time around he gave fast and accurate service with 2 polite check-ins. My mussels were so good. They were large, plump and juicy with a delicious broth. My scallops were perfectly cooked and tender. The crème brûlée was a bit too sweet but still was a lovely ending to my meal. read more

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Food - Amazing (Highly recommend the Penne all Vodka and Meatballs) Service - Attentive and friendly Ambiance - Family Style Restaurant Look forward to returning. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Everything on the table was delicious. - The image shows a table set with multiple Italian dishes, including a plate of pasta with sauce, green beans, and a meat dish in sauce with a side of grated cheese. There are utensils, a pitcher, and small condiment packets on the table. Two people are partially visible, one wearing a yellow top, engaged in eating. The setting appears to be a restaurant with a casual dining atmosphere. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very crispy crust pizza and high quality, the service is very neat and quick. The place is top notch, energetic. It's also pleasant and smooth. welcoming atmosphere and relaxing space. read more

The food was great, and so was our server. Gino is a nearby restaurant that offers discounts every Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, from 4 PM to 6:30 PM, you can get 20% off your bill for parties of 10 or fewer. Thursday offers a first responder/military discount of 15% off from 4 PM to 8 PM. These discounts do not apply to family-style or set menus, but it's still a fantastic deal. The service and ambiance were excellent, and we'll definitely be back. read more

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This place delivers a good experience no matter when I come. Their genuine interactions make the real difference. I could navigate the menu without questions. All the food was remarkably good, presented perfectly and expertly paired. The dishes are incredibly tasty! read more

Ever been to one of those restaurants that seem to just, stand out? Well, this one rings true to that description. Yes, the food is a bit on the pricey side, but try finding such a relaxed, yet refined Italian dining experiences that would make the Corleone and the Vario families join forces. Okay, that last sentence might be a stretch. But I stand by my original position, the food here is good. I took my server's suggestions at every turn. The fried calamari is delicious, despite me getting mostly rings. I am not one of those people who gets disgusted by tentacles. Give me those with some rings and a homemade marinara sauce and I will eat it. In any event, it is delicious. The free bread is also wonderful. It is soft and chewy without any flash. My server allowed me to keep the marinara sauce from my calamari as a second dipping sauce. A solid move on my part. My main course, the rigatoni with chicken and peas over vodka sauce, is splendid. The pasta is perfectly cooked, so are the peas. I did complain about the fact the chicken was slightly overcooked, but it balances out because the sauce was delicious and the pasta and peas mellow that char that can make over cooked chicken unpleasant on the palate. I had to get dessert, because of the gloomy weather and I needed more. My server suggested the apple tart. It comes with vanilla ice cream but I talked him out of giving it to me. Again, it was the right move. The ice cream had ice chips in it and was highly unpleasant. However, the tart has a delicious and deep apple flavor with a nice balance of cream. It works well. Now that I know what to expect, you can expect me to return. This restaurant was like walking into a Time machine, sending me back to the Bay Ridge of the 1960's and 1970's, when Brooklyn was gritty and the accent meant something more than just a stereotype. Like others have said, check it out. read more

Gino's Restaurant - Rigatoni with Grilled Chicken and Peas in Vodka Sauce - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My family and I had dinner at Gino's Saturday night to celebrate my daughter's birthday and we had a great time. I highly suggest you make reservations because they get very busy. They cater to groups as well. We had reservations for 6pm, we got there about 10 minutes early and was seated within 5 minutes. The staff is friendly and accommodating. As mentioned before, they get very busy but the waiters make sure they're on top of their game to check on you. The food is absolutely amazing The calamari was cooked perfectly and so was the rigatoni dish I ordered. I can't forget the desserts...the cheesecake was perfect and the tiramisu was delicious. Gino's is a great neighborhood restaurant and you should definitely stop in. Eat, drink and enjoy! Check out my IG: @yelpelite_bkchick for more. read more

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How this place has 4 stars is ridiculous! Literally just haters. But that's fine cause less of a wait for me when I go! This place is the best. Period.!!! read more

I have a dinner to my sister in this restaurant! And we have beautiful time . Food is delicious. read more

Adding the chicken parm sub to my Gino's must haves! Yesterday was my birthday, and I requested that for dinner take out. OMG! So delicious and also huge read more

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