Gigino Trattoria

We have been dining here for almost 25 yrs yet my first review. Two words - Always Amazing ! The food / menu are consistently great, just like the service. I’ve taken everyone in my family here at some point. Great wine list too. A nice treat to see Patti and Bob there today . Cheers again from our family to all of you. ❤️Grazie Mille a tutti

This was my favourite meal from my week’s stay in NYC. The pasta was absolutely delicious, the flavours were perfectly proportioned. The bread they give with the table was very tasty and fresh. The wine was great and was served chilled, which isn’t always a given in New York. I finished my meal with a Dirty Martini. I don’t have them a lot but this was by far the nicest I’ve ever had made for me. Service was great, not over the top, just there when you needed them.

Food is good, nice atmosphere , good for dinner, very old school Italian place, recommendations would be limoncello spritz and pastas , service was amazing at the beginning but at the end was ok .

After waiting 10 minutes at the host stand and having multiple servers pass us by with no one acknowledging us we left. We decided to try this place because of a Marriott dine around town special, meaning they give extra Marriott points to lure you in. Now we see why they need to offer these specials here. Inside the restaurant smelled really good but was very warm. We won't be back.

Service was amazing. Sara treated us more like friends after we started conversing and asking about dishes. The mushroom rissotto was extraordinary. The chicken parm and the sparagus soup were excellent. The only dish we did not care much for was the lasagna. Fried Calamari was a special treat!! And the canoli was really good too. We had a great experience and service! Highly recommend

A hidden gem in this area… Cozily Classy Italian decor, food is amazingly delicious, service is fantastic… The very friendly owner moves around tables and takes care of the guests himself… great place to dine out!

The waitress stood out with her exceptional friendliness, patience, and hospitality. However, the food didn't meet expectations. The pesto lacked grace and was disappointingly plain in flavor. On the bright side, the restaurant offers a decent selection of wines.

pretty authentic italian food. the service was amazing. loved their in house icecream. overall great proximity to the world trade center too. Overall loved the food and atmosphere.

Colleague recommended this place. As soon as we walked into the restaurant we were impressed with the decor. The service was very attentive and friendly. We all tried different pastas with the burrata as our appetizer. Everyone had cleaned their plates. Our lunch came with bread but we greedily wanted to try out the desserts. we tried the ricotta cheesecake and the fruit and nut cake. the desserts are the only things we would skip next time as they left us unimpressed. Great spot for dates, group lunches, businesses lunches, and dinner.

After waiting 10 minutes at the host stand and having multiple servers pass us by with no one acknowledging us, we left. We decided to try this place because of a Marriott dine around town special, meaning they give extra Marriott points to lure you in. Now we see why they need to offer these specials here. The restaurant was also very warm inside. We won't be back.

Visited on a Friday night around 6pm. Made a reservation and was seated promptly. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. It's a cute spot that has a nice warm feeling to it. Started off with a pineapple mule that was decent but had too much ice for my liking. The pizza was good but was lacking some salt and maybe some spice. The special pasta dish was delicious! Very tasty and flavorful. I ate every bite!

I've been going here for over 25 years. The ambience, food and service remain excellent.

Very consistent, good quality and tasty food. cozy place. good service and decent prices. Hope they don't change anything. Wish they would return to Battery Park city it was my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood

The ambiance of the restaurant is 5 stars. It is very cozy with good lighting. However, I was pretty disappointed with most of the food. We started with calamari which was tasty but very small portion for the price. The linguini was cooked well al dente but the flavor was lacking. It felt too oily and salty. The pizza was ok, nothing too special. The chocolate almond cake was delicious with the ice cream but it was very small. The service was great overall and we enjoyed our time because it was a good environment. But will probably go somewhere else if we are looking for really good Italian food.

INCREDIBLE!! They have GF pasta which is so good! Super cute place!! The appetizers were delicious!! The mussels did have some bread on it but removed it was great. The pasta was cooked to perfection! sometimes with Gf pasta the kitchen cooks it way to long and it turns into mush with no bite. I could not even tell it was GF but it was!! Perfectly al dente, amazing flavor in the sauce!! Good portions too for when you are really hungry or want some leftovers. The vanilla gelato was smooth as silk, not to sweet and not to much. All and all very good restaurant, adding this to my list fs!

A July 4th lunch in Tribeca, my date and I shared an amazing salad L'Esotica that had 10 wonderful ingredients, mozzarella, hearts of palm, avocado, chickpea, cannellini beans, marinated mushrooms,, rolled artichoke hearts,tomatoes, radicchio and greens. Totally wow!! Next, was capellini, shrimp and arugulai in a zesty tomato sauce. Quite delish, Raffa was a most excellent server and the inexpensive bottle of Nero D'Avola was impressive for the price. Great ambience in the back with the skylight and a beautiful decor round out a perfect lunch! Sharing dishes kept the bill to sensible $100 plus tip.

Ambiance was nice. Service could have been better but the food was pretty good, although a bit on the pricier side.

Came here specifically for my friends who are gluten free and was not disappointed. They had GF pasta available Service was wonderful!

Pastas was good! Wish it was a bigger proportion. Came here for dinner on a Thursday evening and was pretty busy so make reservations before hand!

I have eaten at this restaurant many, many times in the past but most recently have to give it 1 star and for these reasons. There were roaches on the wall. The portions are very small now. The restaurant was very hot, it was 92 degrees out and we were sitting there sweating profusely. They blamed it on the Pizza Oven once again. LOL Turn on the air conditioning so the restaurant won't be so hot. I have eaten in many restaurants with pizza ovens and they have air conditioning that keeps the place cool. I have to say, the roaches on the wall got me the most. There's never just one or two. I can't do roaches. Don't eat here.

Greetings and salutations yelpers. Due to change of plans (new iPhone upgrade took longer than planned) ended up a this little gem for dinner. What a delicious find. It's a very quaint unassuming spot. Does have outdoor dining. Once inside I felt like I was transported back to Italy in a homey, cozy restaurant I dined in. For last minute reservation we were seated Immediately. The delicious aroma emanating from within made me more hungry and I was basically salivating at other diners plates. Our waiter was tad bit reserved but otherwise very polite, and informative regarding the menu. So many selections it was difficult to decide but in the end I'm glad I chose what I did. Depending on what's ordered the portion size varies. My order Gamberoni tre torri being I'm trying to cut down on carbs (but I went to Italian, smart right.. lol) was perfect. Small portion of pasta, good size portion of spinach, would have appreciated more shrimp but that's the greedy inner child in me. I was nervous about just garlic and olive oil so I asked for a small side of cream sauce. Yelpers.. I sooooo did not need it and was glad I decide not have them substitute it in my meal. The pasta I felt like it was lightly grilled, very unusual but very delicious. I truly enjoyed that dish. My bonus mom ordered penne vodka, definitely more pasta in that dish and she loved it. The appetizers delicious, not sure if because we delayed eating the bruschetta the bread was a bit soft and soggy.. I loved it. Not a fan of the hard cut the roof of your mouth bread. Drink wasn't as strong as other mules Ive had but still yummy. Omg the pineapple adornment.. delicious..it seemed it was grilled and maybe some form of sweetener added. I was tempted to ask for just a plate of those for dessert. All in all a delicious dining experience, I recommend and would definitely return.

We went here on a whim after much indecision about where to eat dinner. Walking in, I felt transported back a few decades with the classic ambiance of warm "candlelight" (lamp light) and dark wood. Our servers were attentive and prompt, although a bit stoic. We ordered mussels (cozze a modo mio) and then black ravioli with shellfish and a hearty stewed beef with vegetables. I would write the Italian names, but I cannot for the life of me remember them and the dishes were specials so they don't appear on the menu online. I personally have had pretty bad experiences with mussels up until that night, but this was a pivoting point. The mussels were tender, amazing flavorful, and numerous. Despite being a mussel-hater, I would order it again. The beef was tender and hearty, and the spinach did a good job at cutting through the richness to keep the taste from becoming repetitive. The picture with the poor lighting doesn't do it justice. The lemon tart also felt special, not too sweet or sour, and also silky and refreshing after eating as heavy and rich of a meal we did. But we barely had room in our stomach for it after all we ate before. I'm not sure if it's normal, but the waiter didn't come back to give us our bill until we made eye contact and asked. I assume this is to not disrupt conversation or dinner. They're very attentive, so if you find yourself stuck at your table, just look at them until they make eye contact with you.

The restaurant itself is very beautiful and because we had an early dinner reservation, it wasn't super busy either. The server was kind and the food came out quickly. My pasta dish was delicious and my boyfriend ordered the lamb shank which was also excellent. I highly recommend coming early in the evening to get the most out of your experience

Service was great food is amazing! Get the pollo dragona if you want an amazing (spicy!) meal

We had the BEST meal at Gigino Trattoria. Everything was wonderful and we can't wait to go back, but I have to give a special shout out to their gluten free pizza. I knew they had GF pasta options (which I'll have to try next time -- I went for the risotto which was GF as-is this time and it was INCREDIBLE!) but the menu doesn't actually say anything about a GF pizza option! We asked our server anyway who said they actually did have a GF crust (warned that there might be cross-contamination in the oven so just FYI for those who may be celiac who are reading this). When she brought it over she very clearly confirmed it was a GF pizza but after taking one bite I had to call her back over to confirm again because it was SO GOOD I just could not believe it! It tasted too good to be true! But it was! She told us they make their own GF crust in house and IT SHOWS!!! I think it was the best GF pizza I've ever had. Could not recommend more. Can't wait to go back again soon!

I have no fault with what we ordered. The margherita pizza was great. Could be crisper crust but great flavor. The rigatoni with veal & sausage was excellent. My partner ordered it with vodka sauce instead of the menu cream sauce. The entree came with homemade bread and was great.

I came here for my birthday along with my husband, brother-in-law, and his boyfriend. It has a rustic feel inside that's very charming, like sitting in a restaurant in Italy. We all did the restaurant week menu, which is 3 courses for $45. I'm giving this 3 stars instead of 5 for a few reasons. First, the waiter seemed a little stoic, not the friendly type I was expecting in a nice place like this. Second, when we had finished our entrees, the busboy came around to pick up our plates. He asked if we wanted a box, I said yes. But I guess he didn't hear me and he stacked a plate on top of my leftovers. And I tried to stop him but it was too late. My leftovers were already contaminated. I was a little upset about that. I felt like that character from Office Space that everyone ignores. And lastly, the restaurant week menu listed beers for $6 and the all beers on their list were supposed to be covered. However when the bill came, they charged us $9 for the beer instead of the $6. I wanted to say something but my husband didn't want me to, so I didn't. The food was really good however. And we all enjoyed it. The desserts were probably our favorite and was so inhaled it like there was no tomorrow. All in all, if it wasn't for those few minor mistakes, this would've been the perfect experience.

The food here was amazing and we really enjoyed our evening here. We went on a Saturday night in August, but the restaurant wasn't too crowded and we were seated immediately (we had reservations). Service was relatively fast and all our servers were really nice. Prices were what we expected and can also be seen on their website. We ordered the bruschetta (8/10) as an appetizer and it was flavorful and the greasy was perfectly crispy. For a vegetable we ordered the broccoli rave aglio e olio and would rate it a 6.5/10. There was a variety of bread brought to the table, and it all tasted excellent. For dinner we ordered the Capellini Sirenetta (8/10), Farfalle Isabella (8/10) and the Pollo Parmigiana (8/10). The pollo parmigiana had less gnocchi than anticipated. Overall our dinners were very filling and definitely recommend this restaurant!

Want to have dinner in Italy, but only want to travel as far as Tribeca? The food and ambience at Gigino were sensational. The occasion was reuniting with an old friend I hadn't seen since the outbreak of the pandemic and the dinner couldn't have been more perfect. Orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, a dish that became the sum of its parts, was sublime. A lemon custard tart transported me to Amalfi, and Strega put a glow on the evening. The service was attentive, tables have room to breathe and the room is sedately lit and intimate. So good. I'll be back soon.

Perfect neighborhood spot! I love everything about this place. The food and the service were amazing. I always order the pepperoni pizza with fresh moz!

Very disappointed with the food. The price is high for what you get compared to other places. Taste is not good and tastes very one noted. Would not eat here again

Service is hit or miss here. If you ask to be seated at a specific table in your reservation, never mind that you are the ONLY person who made a reservation for lunch, they will not accommodate it...even if you're celebrating something special. The food is good but somewhat overpriced and with the service being mediocre, not sure I would suggest locals return. Splurge on Locanda and walk the few blocks. At least you will get the table you want.

Food is excellent! Highly recommend. I have not gotten anything that I was dissatisfied with. Good neighbor restaurant in Tribeca.

Nice large Italian place in Tribeca. My friend and I went on a January weekend day for a late lunch. Even through the weather was warm, the place was surprisingly empty. There was one large group with kids finishing up their meal and we saw maybe one or two other tables enter after we arrived. They have a very wide selection at reasonable prices. The portions were perfectly sized. We had calamari as an appetizer and each had a separate seafood entree. Some cappuccino to finish up made for a nice lunch. Friendly and very laidback service. Would highly recommend.

A fabulous neighborhood restaurant in Tribeca. Families, kid's birthday parties, old friends catching up, with delicious food, friendly staff and a good wine list. Old school.

This restaurant was recommended by a native New Yorker who sat next to us on the plane from Utah. He had been to their other restaurant in London. We took the subway to Chambers Street then walked a few minutes. Christian was our server--very friendly. He explained their specials and recommended brasato for my husband (beef so soft you don't need a knife to cut--just a fork--with onions, peppers and sauce) and pollo Marsala for me (baked chicken with mushrooms and a divine sauce). Both entrees came with spinach garlic potatoes. We also ordered salads: Caesar and saparosa which had roasted beets and slivered almonds, butternut squash, goat cheese and mixed greens with a tangy dressing. Tomatoes weren't listed as an ingredient but were plentiful. They gave us a basket of knitted garlic rolls and soft bread to dip in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. We didn't order desserts because we had movie plans. Cool restaurant (the owner directed the movie "Dinner Plans" here) with great employees. We made reservations but there were open tables on a Wednesday night. Nice dining experience!

We had 25 people for a 30th birthday party for my daughter. They have an elevated area in the rear that was perfect for the occasion. They were very accommodating throughout the organizing process as we were coming in from Connecticut- and other guests were traveling as well. The place had a nice vibe on a busy Saturday night - and a bit loud. The service was outstanding and spot on, BUT of The star of the show was the food- some of best authentic Italian I have had - including 3 trips to Italy- great flavors Thanks - Paul and Cindy

SO Good! We are really lucky to have this inn to e neighborhood- but it's worth a special trip if it's not around the corner. I can't even list my favorites because there are so many interesting choices - plus the specials of the day are always unique and special too. I have never had Gigino's disappoint and that's saying a lot for, at least 25 years!

Do not eat here. Four couples came here with their 7 children that they let take over an entire table, screaming and yelling for nearly two hours while the parents completely ignored them. The staff did nothing to stop this despite complaints. It was a terrible experience with not very good food.

Fantastic rustic Italian fare with excellent al dente pasta galore. He had the penne alla vodka which came with prosciutto bites and I had the tagliatelle alla bolognese which was rich with meat. Ample shaved parmesan cometh.

We ordered take out a couple of times and it was phenomenal each time. Delicious burrata, ravioli and spaghetti. We knew we had to eat in, and eat in we did. Rustic looking place with nice service and delicious food as usual. I always noticed they had a ton of takeout orders so I hope they were able (and continue) to survive covid. Just a solid place that deserves a visit or a takeout order.

I've been here twice now and it's just not that good. Both times part of our order was wrong. The first visit, my husband was given the completely wrong dish and the second time they poured us the wrong bottle of wine. The food is nothing special, everything is under seasoned and they definitely don't use the best ingredients. We got the caprese salad both times and the tomatoes were hard and bland. The mussels in the red sauce tasted like they were cooked in a can of diced tomatoes. Only giving them 2 stars because the chicken Parmesan was pretty tasty. We gave them a second chance but there's so many better Italian restaurants so we won't be going back.

Giginio remind me of my favorite sweatshirt. It's warm cozy does the job and can use it 3 nights a week.

Great food and wine selection. Started with some appetizers to share - bruschetta, melanzane alla sorrentina, and calamari fritti. All quite good, especially the melanzane alla sorrentina where the eggplant worked really well with the other ingredients. For my entree, I ordered the lasagna napoletana from their specials. It was cheesy, hearty, and savory, coming together with the right amount of flavor. For dessert I ordered the tiramisu, which was great. The wine list is quite extensive; we ended up getting bottles of brunello, barbaresco, and sauvignon blanc.

Great Italian restaurant! The baguette bread was delicious, and was served with black Italian vinegar and olive oil! I got the lentil soup, which wasn't that good (but it wasn't bad either!), but my dad's seafood risotto was delish! It was also a cute place outside.

Gigino Trattoria is located in TriBeCa just a short walk away on Greenwich st from the freedom tower. They are very well priced and serve classic/ traditional Italian dishes, with plenty of options. I came here with a co-worker after work, and everything we ordered was made with fresh ingredients. They have an extensive pasta menu, and you can substitute any pasta type with any pasta dish to your preference if you ask. They specialize in pasta here so if that is what you are looking for this is the place. Be sure to check out their daily specials, they had a lot when I went. The portions are not massive but for the prices they are the right size. All of the pastas are $20 or just over, very affordable for the quality and location.

Such a tasty food!! I've been there couple of weeks ago, the staff it's so nice. Our waitress did her best to provide and outstanding service. I had as appetizer grilled calamari with some potatoes and for main course I had monk fish in a lemon sauce. Everything was delicious I definitely recommend this place!!!

It's been a long time since I reviewed Gigino so it's time again. I was kind of torn about what overall rating to give them. Based on recent experiences, I prefer them for delivery/takeout than for dining in the restaurant. I went there recently with a friend who hadn't been there before. The food was good. My friend ordered one of my favorites at Gigino (the gnocchi with meatballs - delicious). I had a pesto ravioli dish and sauteed spinach - also some wine. I would NOT want to sit in the upper room at the back of the restaurant again. It seemed nice at first (smaller, somewhat quieter, more private) but I felt we were largely ignored up there and I had to practically flag someone down a few times. I was not impressed by our server--she seemed a little inexperienced, lacking in personality, and never came to by to ask how everything was going. The busboys were slow to understand requests. For instance, one of them cleared all the bread plates but one when we first sat down and didn't understand why I told him we needed at least two. I wanted warm bread before the meal, and when I asked about that, I was told that they weren't sure they could make it warm because the bread had been made earlier in the day. For an Italian restaurant, this is disappointing. So--I don't know. Maybe it was an off night. I'd go again sometime and sit in the main room, and maybe a different server would be better. I'd give them four stars for my delivery experiences, which have been favorable. If I was strictly reviewing them for my recent dining-in, the rating would not be as good.

Best value for Italian food in Tribeca. Recommend the Gigino pizza and Chicken Scallopini. Nice vibe, great prices, and they don't rush you out.

We went on Valentine's Day it's very good that I made a reservation a month or two ahead of time. This place has a lot of vegetarian options. They have sautéed mushrooms, broccoli and spinach dishes. It's my first time here and I saw their beetroot pasta dish someone posted and I had to try this! The pasta is cooked al dente preferably for me I like my pasta softer. But the flavor was amazing it was so delicious I finished the entire plate! I normally don't visit restaurants more than once but this is a place I want to visit again to try their sautéed vegetable dishes. I just can't believe how delicious their food was and the service was amazing. The waiter always filled my water when it was half full. I left a 50% tip in cash because it was Valentine's Day and the service was great and the food was spectacular. I want to come back again to try their other vegetable dishes!

For a Monday night, it was pretty busy. We just got back from Italy and my sister's cab driver in Italy recommended this place. It did not disappoint! The margarita pizza was delicious as was the chicken parm. The seafood risotto was as good as it could be in comparison to one we had while in Positano. The last plus was they had gluten free pasta options #winning! Overall, I will definitely be back the next time I have a craving for authentic Italian.

My husband and I went here on a Sunday. The place had been recommended to us. We walked in and you could smell the garlic and it was warm and cozy. We were excited for a good meal. We ordered a nice Amarone and I ordered a pasta dish and my husband ordered a chicken special. We noticed this place did A LOT of take out. We sat there and 30 minutes passed with no food. We asked. They were working on it. Yes take out orders kept coming out. Then an hour passed. People around us got their food. We had ordered simple pasta and grilled chicken. Both take about 10 min to cook. The manager, Christian, stopped by our table and actually made excuses like that chicken takes 25-30 min to cook and we had a lot of take out orders . No it doesn't and others had already gotten their food and they ordered the same dish. Something happened in that kitchen and the manager made excuses instead of owning up and trying to make it right. The restaurant did nothing. After an hour and fifteen we cancelled our order, finished our wine and left. There was no let me buy you a drink, dessert, a different meal. Nothing! I've eaten all over the world and this was the worst manager ever. Take responsibility for your restaurant and don't make excuses. This is one customer that will never return and you can bet I will tell everyone I know.

The pasta a la Norma was awesome! The person I was with enjoyed their branzino, both specials. Service was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend and glad I finally went after passing by a bunch of times.

Tucked all the wayyy downtown on Greenwich Street lies Gigino Trattoria. Now, you might be enticed to go to the 10,001 restaurants in Little Italy just a bit farther north, but here's my pitch why you might wanna try Gigino Trattoria instead. All the restaurants in Little Italy are fiercely trying to outdo the other in terms of "We are the truest authentic Italian restaurant!", and they each even have aggressive male hosts that stand outside the corner and literally try to hustle you into their restaurants if you so much as walk by their respective restaurant! You'll find none of that at Gigino Trattoria. Its a nice Italian eatery located in trendy Tribeca. There's no aggressive host trying to hustle you into the door, and the ambience is cozy and relaxed. Perfect place to have a real dinner without feeling rushed. I came in on a Friday night ravenous, so I actually ordered in reverse LOL. I made sure to order my main course first so I could replenish much needed carbs. I ordered the Orecchiette Broccoli e Salsiccia. I could not have called for a better dish! The ear shaped pasta cooked just right, the bits of sausage were juicy with the right balance of spice and salt, and the broccoli rabe adding an interesting bitter but not unpleasant tone. Think of a really good arugula salad but hot LOL. After the Orecchiette, I still needed a little something, not another main course but something. I got the Caprese salad, which consists of a ball of fresh mozzarella atop a bed of three slices of ripened tomatoes in a simple vinegar & olive oil dressing. The mozzarella was nice and creamy, and the tomatoes were a good compliment. I finished the night with a cup of frothy Cappuccino, and the Summer Sorbet. The house sorbet consists of three different flavors, mixed berry, peach, and lemon, topped with sliced slivers of strawberry and served in a dessert shell. The sorbet was refreshing, it was actually tangy and not overly sweet. Everything was soo wonderful that I tipped extra well for the whole house.

Get the pizza and pick it up. Gigino used to be my go-to pizza place before I moved out of the neighborhood. The Paradiso and Polpette pizzas are the ultimate combo to share for family dinner. If I were just rating on pizza, this place would be a five. I compare every pizza dinner I have to the Paradiso/Polpette combo. Please someone else try this combo! I don't think the other entrees are worth the price. The pasta is just ok. If you are a decent cook you can do much better with a few ingredients at home. Get pick up! Delivery is slow. I wouldn't dine in. It always looks slow and crowded inside.

A nice nabe Italian joint in TriBeCa. Very decent pasta dishes and the shrimp was so crunchy fresh! Salad also good. However I can't say the same on the broccoli rabe, not sure why they didn't make it right on such a simple dish. Other than that, we had a very nice meal and really enjoy the food.

The perfect traditional Italian restaurant with excellent salads and pastas. We love the open air feel of the place and it is small enough so you know they are paying attention to your food. Rumor has it that the pizzas are great too. It is consistently recommended to me as the best place for brick oven pizza in the Battery Park/ TriBeCa area.

I ordered delivery for a large Funghi e Cipolle pie which is mushrooms, onions, oregano, and mozzarella. I added pepperoni and garlic for a total of $22 before tax... Seamless said 45 minutes to an hour. I'm perfectly ok with that. But when the pie comes in an hour and a half, we got problems.... I opened the box and ironically found a burnt yet cold pie. You would think if i had to wait 1.5 hours, they would have had enough time to bake 2-3 pies to get it right.... The audacity to burn this poor pie and then box it for a customer to eat. Shame on them....