This place is hands down my new all time favorite place in Rigby. If you've looked for food options in Rigby you probably know the options are pretty limited. So finding a low key and fun place is super awesome. There's nowhere in all of eastern idaho that I've seen like this. Honestly there's not much anywhere else in the us Ive seen like this. They are like a Italian food fast food place with a bunch of great different options from calzones or bambino's (which are like many calzones) or pastas. The food itself isn't to die for but is still super good, if you haven't tried it at least once go give it a shot, you won't regret it. read more

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We crave these things and go every-time we go to Rigby Lake! They're unique and SO delicious. always super fresh, amazing customer service. Yum! read more

The Great Bambino - Aloha Bambino (pepperoni, chicken ranch, they're all amazing) - Italian Near Me - Rigby, Idaho

The good is the uniqueness. The bad is the price. I definitely will go back. It's one of the few good restaurants in Rigby.

Came here in a suggestion from my sister. The Bambino was soft and had good flavor. The onion rings were crispy - just the way I like them. The fries were crispy as well. Both the fries and onion rings were very good. Afterwards I had a chocolate ice cream. The ice cream was very smooth and had a good chocolate flavor. Soda is Coke products. They have daily specials. read more

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3.5 stars is offensive. I ended up here cause my friend guilted me into it (his hometown not mine) and I wasn't expecting anything but boyyyyy was I chapped after trying 4 of their options. Bbq pork was the fave with the ranch to dip. Sweet Jezebel.. all 4 were so good genuinely. I'm not just like raving to be dramatic.. it was genuinely just real good. Sure it has nearly no nutritional value but I don't give a rats it's delish. Also the gal was very patient and helpful with my many questions you go girl. read more

The Great Bambino - Bbq pork and my gf she's dope - Italian Near Me - Rigby, Idaho

It's like if your childhood after school snack of a hot pocket went into the bibbidy bobbidy boutique and came out hotter and fresher and yummier. We stopped by on our way home from island park for what we thought was a favor to a friend who recommended here. Turns out it's actually a 10/10 and the bambinos are delish. We ordered the classic, chicken ranch, meatball and bbq pork. Bbq was our favorite but we would happily order any one of these again. read more

went to the food truck at idaho falls and tried their chicken alfredo, it was great and the food came out within a couple minutes. it had a perfect serving size for a cheap price and i'd come back again! read more

As a retired Navy Officer, I have had the wonderful experience of dining in all sorts of restaurants, cafes, diners, etc. throughout the world, including several cities in Italy. I have eaten in many places in Naples, Rome, Civitavecchia, Aviano, Sigonella, Catania, and probably a half-dozen other towns. The Great Bambino serves some of the worst "Italian" food I have ever had. It was disgusting. It was greasy, bland, and rather overpriced for the amount of food received. It sat on our stomachs like a brick. The only time I have ever had worse Italian food was at a place in Upstate New York. To top it all off, the owner is a pompous, arrogant prude who, instead of replying to criticism of his establishment like a normal restaurateur, elects to leave snarky comments about the reviewers. Don't eat at this place. It's nastier than Cardi B. read more

Great tasting food, perfect after a day at the lake. The bambino's are tasty, the fries battered well, and their ranch is great.

I was referred to try this cute place while on a work trip in Rigby. It was easy to find and I was relieved that they had a drive through. The young lady that helped me, recommended I try the spicy bambino, which did not disappoint. Their ranch is off the charts. Fries are crispy and have a great flavor. For a quick and delicious meal, this really hit the spot. read more

Actually pretty big fan of Bambino's. They are like a pita scone dough deep fried filled with your choice. I've gotten original which is kinda like a meat with red sauce. The chicken ranch which is like my favorite. BBQ one with pork which is pretty good. Then I tried a bite of my boyfriends spicy one. It's was good! Little too spicy for me but good. I've loved all the bambino's here that I've tried just my favorite it chicken ranch. Fries are great and they give enough option of fry sauce or ketchup. Love that because I'm a fry sauce person. Service has been fine. It's usually a little bit of a wait so prepare yourself. It's not the fastest service but it's super good and definitely one of my favs in Rigby. read more

Absolutely incredible food. To the point that they could serve me in a shack and I wouldn't care.

When I come to town I have to beg my family to come to their childhood favorite to get a bambino as the management/ownership is extremely poor and unfortunately with how much I like and enjoy the product I won't be visiting again either. Who seems to be the manager on duty through the entirety of my visit has been eating fries right out of where they are served one by one then immediately is wiping his hands on his green polo. What an unfortunate experience. read more

We've gone here since my kids were little and they were at the old location! (20 years). The home made dough is delish. If your kids like pizza, they'll love a bambino! read more

The bambino are novelty item that it really fun to eat. I am a local and would probably go more often, except each time I have gone, I have ended up waiting over 30 min to get my food. (Maybe I just catch them at the wrong times?) read more

Yummm!!!! I totally forgot that I had food from their food truck at a local Rexburg fair, not too long ago. Had no idea that they are located in Rigby!!! Only 15min away, and totally worth it. Fast-food sit in. They have a drive through. Fast service. We ordered a chicken mushroom artichoke calzone, three meat calzone & a kids pepperoni bambino. Meals come with drink and fries. I could only eat half of what I ordered because it is so filling! They also provide to-go boxes...which is what I asked for after I hit a food coma read more

The food is really greasy and overpriced and in my experience there the staff was rude and frustrated with my inability to chose a item. I would have understood if they were busy but there was no one else in line. read more

Just OK. Their pizza oven has been out of commission for a year and the rest of the menu is OK but nothing special.

I ordered a "Garden salad with soup, w/bread sticks and water. Wife ordered "Meaty Marinara Pasta" and a soda, and we ate in. Discovered this is a "fast food grab and go" joint! Not a restaurant! My salad was a prefabbed small (takeout) plastic cube, and soup in a plastic bowl. Utensils were the cheapest plastic I have ever had, and I'm over 7 decades old. The fork was soo cheep it would not penetrate the iceberg lettuce spine, meaning the teeth only bent. The spoon was about the same, with handle 30% off angle from the spoon. I seriously thought eating "IN" would be with real utensils and real meal dishes. The soup was ("Tomato Bisk") which was probably the best tasting. It was probably a batch of Campbell's or another canned soup company, heated up in a microwave. Now the 2 breadsticks were not crusted tasteless Whitbread, (what I call "gut food"). My wife's Meaty Marinara Pasta was bad. She said her noodles were old and mushy. The meat and marinara sauce had a bad chemical aftertaste. We have been around the block and back, including Italy, and I must say this place served us "fast food garbage". We would have done better going to Wendy's down the street. read more

Well if you like politicians you will like this place. Bambino's used to be filling and have lots of sauce and meat and cheese or other toppings. They are basically filling with hot air and nothing inside. Hola had one pineapple, and 2 pieces of meat. Disappointing because this used to be one of the best places in Rigby. read more

I originally went here a few years ago and ordered a shrimp pasta. I waited over 20 minutes for it, and it essentially tasted like Chef Boyardee canned pasta. I was not super impressed. I then went back recently to give it another try and order some Bambinos (more what they are known for). Those tasted yummier and were enjoyable. Think of a deep friend scone filled with pizza toppings. However, I waited 34 minutes for my order. You read that correct. 34 minutes. Yikes. read more

The calzone I had was very good but a little "watery." My daughters had the chicken Alfredo, veggie bambino, and veggie calzone. All were good, and the fries were crispy and tasty. read more

The Great Bambino - Italian Near Me - Rigby, Idaho

I really enjoy the bambinos here! I have been coming here for years, even when they were Pickett's bambinos. So good. They are sometimes slow but c'mon, they have to be fried. That takes some time. It is worth the wait. read more

This place is great, underrated spot. Cheaper than pretty much any other option I can find and made fresh to boot. We come here every time we're up from Idaho Falls. read more

Best french fries on the planet! The bambino's are also crispy and not greasy. Delicious. I love this place

A bit disappointed... the food is always great. However, I asked to add an item to my order. They added it and charged me for it, but when I got home, I discovered I never received my extra bambino. Likewise, I went inside with my partner a couple weeks ago. We went and stood in line to order, but the employees neglected to greet us and continued talking amongst themselves until we interjected. Not horrible inconveniences, but it would be nice to feel more valued. read more

My wife got me hooked on these when we went to Rigby for the first time. The first question I asked was "WTF is a Bambino" the short answer: It is like a Personal Pizza and Calzone all in one. Gooey, Carbohydrate filled awesomeness. We go back to Rigby at least 2 times per year, and it seems like every time two things happen: 1. Prices went up. 2. Quality Went Down. Don't get me wrong, they are still good comfort food. But they just are not the same as the ones I got hooked on at first. read more

This place might be OK if you Have all the time in the world. From the time i walked in the door to leaving it took 20minutes. All I ordered was one simple Bambino meal. They were giving people their orders that came in the store after me. When I asked him what the holdup was there was no apology just that they were waiting on fries how long does it take to cook fries? I definitely will not be back. read more

We stopped here on the way home from Bear World. They have a decent sized menu with several options. I had the chicken Alfredo. It wasn't bad, but could use a bit more Alfredo. Their drink machine was out of ice so unfortunately all the soda was flat. read more

Great food and excellent service. Good prices too. What gave this a five star rating though was the toilet paper. Their toilet paper is the softest, nicest toilet paper money can buy. If you're looking to take a nice poop at a restaurant then this is the place to go. read more

These are really good. The cheese one was a bit nasty, but the kids liked them. However, all the one's I've tried with filling are really good. Service can be slow, especially in the drive through. Better to go in. read more

Happened upon this place for lunch on the road, and I'm so glad we did! Bambino's are TO DIE FOR, prices are super reasonable, and Ellie's service was amazingly quick and friendly! Wish they'd open one in CA!! read more

What a great surprise that stumbled upon. The dining area is a bit small. The staff were very helpful and helped us pick just the right food. We did need to wait rather long for our food, so if your in a rush be warned. The bambino's were better than the pasta! I wish there were more of these around. read more

The employees are friendly and the owner has even contacted customers to comment on their reviews, giving this place a honest touch that most businesses miss out on. Usually busy, so be prepared to wait in line, but always hot and delicious. There are pastas, pizzas, sides, and more offered alongside Bambinos. The option to order anything off the drive thru menu makes waiting in line more awful than at other restaurants, but you do have the option to order online as a way to combat this. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed read more

The food was delicious!! The wait time was a little long for only ordering one calzone but it was worth it!! Huge portions for an awesome price! I would recommend this place to any pizza/calzone lover. read more

A bambino is a smaller version of a calzone that is a Rigby Idaho classic. I used to get these for $1 after junior high school let out. Now the store has moved and expanded and the bambinos have more variety. Still love coming to eat here! The classic is great, the chicken and ranch is awesome but my favorite so far is the BBQ bambino. read more

The bambinos are good. The pasta, not so much. I forgot, until tonight, why I never come here. The wait is ridiculous!! ALWAYS a 15 or more minute wait sitting at the drive through. Seriously slooooooowwwww. read more

Had Bambinos for the first time. Sadly recently the prices have gone up. One bambino doesn't fill me up in the least. I need at least two or three. I hope things turn out ok for Picketts. Don't get me wrong, they taste good just a little expensive for eBay they offer read more

Freaking delicious. I got a supreme calzone. It's pretty cheap for a calzone, fries, and a drink.

OMG!! Just got a veggie pizza and a cal zone, not suitable for my labs!! Worst EVER!! NEVER EVER AGAIN how can anyone eat this SHIT!! Digiornios frozen is a hundred times better! 3/30/2017 read more