GINO's Restaurant & Bar

We found this place while out shopping in North Tampa... it came highly recommended by 6 different people where we were shopping. The portions are HUGE. Be hungry. The garlic bread they bring while you are waiting sets the tone for all of the yumminess to follow. Tons of choices in the bar too... you will not be disappointed... The service is quick and extremely welcoming!!

Food was excellent. No dress code. Great for dinner after Busch Gardens. Kid approved. Our kid is pretty picky

Dear Gino's on Saturday, March 22,2025 4 of us came in at the request of our friend. My guy had the mixed platter. I ordered fettuccine Alfredo with blackened shrimp. We would never embarrass our friend by complaining about our meals. Fettuccine Alfredo should not be swimming in sauce and the sauce is not a flour gravy. I couldn't find the pasta. I have included in the pictures what it should look like and a best of recipe. Not to be insulting but to help. My guy only ate his chicken parm. He said it was the worst Italian he has had. We had hoped to return later that week in person with the food taken home but life got crazy. We hope you will re-evaluate what you are serving to help improve business.

Get the Italian wedding 🍲 soup. The fried calamari is great & I had the seafood fra'diavlo. Their house bread is more addictive than the biscuits at Red Lobster & taste 100x better. The waitresses that I've dealt with have the best attitudes & are super sweet, so tip them well. I've never had the pizza, but I bet it's good because their marinara sauce is great. So go there and treat yourself to a nice meal or bring the family & splurge on a good time with food & drinks. Great place. I'm a native of Long Island New York & this place can hang with the flavors & ambiance.

This place is a hidden gem. It looks very small on the outside but it’s huge inside! First time here and the food was PERFECT. Like everything was cooked great just how we asked and it tasted amazing! Everything tasted fresh and really well made. THE BREAD at the beginning is out of this world, baked to perfection. Big portions for the food, even the sides! Fairly priced, which is great for Italian food. Great service,everyone is friendly and attentive. We got a bit of everything to try the entrees and they were ALL amazing. We got the Mama Mary’s meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes,Cesar salad, grilled chicken salad,fried ravioli bites,chicken/steak fettuccine,pizza and spaghetti!! Best italian restaurant in Tampa!!

I’m visiting from out of town and this place was recommended by the owner of the airbnb where I’m staying. I’ve honestly never had worse tasting food! I ordered spaghetti and meatballs which literally came within 2 minutes of her taking my order which makes sense because it tasted like spaghetti Os so I’m guessing that’s how long it took to heat the can. The garlic bread tasted like a salt shaker. Yuck.

Excellent mid-priced Italian spot for a night eating out or a date night that isn’t too fancy, just traditional Italian-American dishes that are well prepared for a great price. There are other Italian spots in the area for high-class dining, but this one is excellent bang for your buck while still being a great atmosphere. I highly recommend the sampler #2 as it is great value with an assortment of lasagna, Alfredo, and chicken parm. I also cannot recommend enough the Banana Foster over ice cream for dessert, my partner and I had a chance to enjoy it and it was an incredibly delicious experience.

GINO’s Restaurant & Bar offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere, despite its small size. The Italian-themed decor adds to the charm, creating a warm and inviting space for diners to enjoy their meals. I must say, the food at GINO’s Restaurant & Bar exceeded all expectations. It was a true 10/10 experience, and we were pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the Italian cuisine. We took advantage of the Tuesday wine special, with glasses priced at $5 each. Additionally, we ordered a kids’ pasta, which was surprisingly generous in size. All the main courses we tried were equally impressive, and the option to add a Caesar salad for an extra $5 or the soup of the day for $4 was a nice touch. We sampled the lasagna, pasta zitti, and jumbo ravioli, all of which came with delicious bread on the side. The portions were so generous that we couldn’t finish everything on our plates. Considering the quantity and quality of the food, as well as the inclusion of a glass of wine, the price per person was incredibly reasonable, coming in at under $25. This is exceptional value for money, especially for authentic Italian cuisine. Overall, GINO’s Restaurant & Bar is a place we will definitely be returning to. It truly transported us to Italy with its authentic flavors and generous portions. If you’re in the area, this is a must-try dining destination.

We love Gino's! We have been going there for many years! Always highly recommend Ginos! Only surprise was while dining with the love of my life on Friday night, there was not more bread available to accompany our magnificent grouper piccata so we were disappointed. This was well ahead of closing. We will be back many more times; however , we will order three loaves before 9:00 pm. to ensure we're covered. XOXO!

Gino's Restaurant & Bar- Nostalgia Served Hot and Fresh Stepping into Gino's felt like opening up a time capsule I forgot I even had. The feeling that was brought to me once I walked in whisked me back to my time spent living in Staten Island, New York from childhood to adult-hood. This hole in the wall eatery had immersed me back into a familiar warmth, tugging the sense of nostalgia that buries deep inside my senses and the feeling was even further strengthened as soon as my boyfriend and I were softly welcomed by the server who told us to sit anywhere we liked. A casual yet familiar invitation that reminded me of the homeyness I once felt. A simplicity yet cozy intimacy trivialized yet, a balance that resonated highly with us was the clear oscillation of this place. My boyfriend, a savant for great taste and portions especially from hole-in-the-walls found it to be an underrated gem. The space itself told stories of long lived family gatherings--a reminder of nostalgic times I once had with friends and family at a time. The broken in wooden tables and the vintage Italian family decor transported me to the sounds and ambiance of countless diners who have also enjoyed the place as much as I did. The service was a combination of attentiveness and comfort. From the immediate greeting from our waitress to her patience with us while we overlooked the menu was delightful. Then came the food, a hot tray of a half portion margarita pizza created a jump in sensory awareness that signaled it's freshness only anticipating us even more to try our meal. The act of eating transitioned to a more delicate handling of the food demanding a mindful approach. My grouper piccata was tangy, and the alfredo served as a part of the time capsule. Gino's is a clear illustration that exudes the hole-in the wall aesthetic you'll love.

I hate to write this review, but my friend and I had a terrible experience over the weekend. Let me explain, the food was on point as usual. However, the racist rant was unexpected. Not that it's not to be expected considering the current political environment. The disappointment was no one who worked at the establishment said anything. So after 10-15 minutes of the outburst, I'd had enough and started leave my seat to engage. There was on gentleman who yelled at the racist patron to shut up. However, As I got up to address the issue, a gentleman approached me and ask I not engage. We didn't allow this experience to ruin our lives. However, I will never spend money at the establishment again.

I'm a snob when it comes to Italian restaurants. That said, Gino's was actually awesome. It's got such an old fashioned and comfortable atmosphere that you just feel like you're at home when you walk in. The bar area was especially cozy, with its low ceilings and string lights that just set a relaxed vibe. We walked into the bar entrance and grabbed one of the high tops along the wall. Amy was our server and came over to us almost immediately to take our drink orders while we looked over the menu. She was amazing all night long, even though the place was packed and it looked like she was handling the entire bar area herself (easily 10+ tables). She always made time to come over and chat us up, not simply to check on us, and this level of personal attention really took the dining experience to another level. Before you order anything, you're brought out a huge loaf of crusty bread covered in garlic butter and Parmesan. The bread is freshly baked to order and - spoiler alert - the garlic butter is not actually butter (it's margarine!), but the snob in me was strangely ok with this as the garlic flavor was so pronounced and had depths to it. It was pretty dope. We wanted to try a few things so we ordered the fried calamari to start. What a huge plate! There were plenty of lemon wedges to sprinkle over it (a must) and the marinara sauce itself was so good you could dip a flip flop in it and it would still taste good. I ordered Chicken Parmesan, because I always judge an Italian place based on their chicken parm and this was to be no exception. I'm a snob, remember? They nailed it. The chicken was huge; evenly pounded to a uniform thickness, you can tell it's the old school hand breading method, and cooked perfectly throughout. Covered in that delicious marinara and a metric ton of mozzarella cheese, each bite was like good old fashioned comfort. It's served with a side of capellini (think a step up from angel hair if you're unfamiliar) and topped with marinara again. The snob in me subtracts a point for the pasta and sauce not being mixed together, but none of the pasta was overcooked and I could mix it easily myself. My buddy got the Gnocchi in Smoked Gouda Cream Sauce with Blackened Chicken. I actually tried a bite and it was creamy, nuanced in flavor with a rich, decadent sauce. Quite tasty. We finished with dessert, which they had a couple specials going. Limoncello cake with a sweetened mascarpone topping, and pumpkin cheesecake with toasted marshmallows. Both were great but get the pumpkin cheesecake if it's on the menu. Holy crap was it good - each bite tasted like Christmas. I kid you not. I'll end with this: I can't wait to go back.

We all had the best time celebrating my father in law Domenic's 95th Birthday this last Saturday 2-1-2025!! The food was amazing and the service was exceptional! The Yasparro Room was the best place to have a celebration dinner. Thank you to our wonderful server for her hospitality and excellent service! Thank you Gino's for giving our family and friends a special place to share and eat great food and to Honor and celebrate my father in law! *Photo credit -Atlas Fern Photography*

Ambiance was good. Food was just ok. I did not like the bruschetta. The margherita flatbread pizza was good but lukewarm. We also had the sampler with lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and Alfredo linguine. They were also a bit lukewarm. I did not like the lasagna. It may have been better if it was hotter. I guess everything was just reheated. The other two on the platter were good, not great. I was hoping for great. I don't think I'd go back.

This was a little hole in the wall- food was mediocre; staff was friendly but the tables I recall being quite sticky upon sitting down. Large portions- price was decent too.

OK, so I called at around 3 PM to book a group of 12 for dinner. They graciously allowed us to come in even though they had a group of 32 and a group of 20 as well in the restaurant at the same time as we were . When we arrived, they had two tables for us close together so that was perfect, but I have to say the service and the food was above anything I've experienced in a long time. They did everything they could to make our experience amazing and it really really was. I would highly recommend this restaurant for small groups or large groups.

Looking for a perfect Italian neighborhood restaurant & bar - you found it!! It's a small little hole in the wall place but with some huge flavors when it comes to the food. Our server walked us through the menu and was helpful in our selections. The Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream sauce was Mind Blowing!! You could just order that with the bread and have a meal! Soooo Good!! The chicken parm is my go to and it was just as good, but I ate some much Gorgonzola sauce and bread that I took the rest home. If you haven't been yet, you gotta go soon!!

We wanted Italian food. We went to our first choice but it was an hour wait, our second choice had a two hour wait. We found this place and their pizza looked so good even though that's not what we were craving we decided to call and see if they had space they said they had a table getting up and should be ready by our arrival which is exactly what happened. Star for that since they don't take reservations. Star for cute but cliche atmosphere of old school style Italian restaurants. They also had Prosecco on tap! Right who knew!? They brought out loaves of fresh baked bread that seems like the frozen style bead from the store, well one plate was fresh and soft the other was hard but we were hungry and didn't mind. The disappointment was it was soaked in margarine or something not butter.. it was so oily waaaay too much. Ordered the appetizer which was an entree of the smoked Gouda gnocchi with blackened chicken. We were a large party of 6 and starving. Fist thing I noticed right away was the gnocchi was from a box. Come on! It's an Italian restaurant and the dish was over $20 and they couldn't be bothered to make potato gnocchi in house? It's so easy my daughter at 9 years old makes it. Smh. The chicken was dry and tasted like it had been in the refrigerator for while. Like the store bought chicken that's already cooked and cut up. It wasn't even hot. Still we were hungry at some point we chowed down. Entrees arrived Twins got meatball subs and they were huge and bland. Fries and onion ring portions huge. Son got seafood fettuccine Alfredo. I could tell the shrimp looked freezer burnt it was a weird dark pink color and he didn't finish the plate it was so large and thankfully he did not because he got sick after. If he had ate the whole plate he might have had a full food poisoning episode! I had the number 2 sampler, lasagna which I didn't eat cus I don't like ricotta but I knew that when ordering so not on them, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parmigiana. I felt sick on the way home. I knew something wasn't right and so now as I write this the Alfredo sauce was probably bad. Husband got pizza and it did NOT look like the photos. The photos show a thick bubbly crust and this was a flat thin crust but decent. Our guest got a burger and it was pretty basic I mean how can you mess that up. He didn't say much so I don't know what he thought but it didn't look good. Our check was just under $200 with tip. Overall if you can't make Italian food fresh don't have an Italian restaurant. We love to cook and sometimes we want a night off and we pay to eat out. When we do we want to have quality food that's made fresh. Not boxed pasta or spoiled Alfredo sauce. Do better! Especially now that I see it's been open for so long! Maybe it's time to retire.

The food was disgusting and inedible!!! Coming from Italy I can tell you bruschetta is made with fresh tomatoes basil onion and olive oil . It is not made with stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce . I have never had a bruschetta to come out hot before it was so nasty I don't understand how they can call this and Italian Eatery when everything in there was the same sauce that was two edible to eat and they put it on everything just because you can cook up tomato sauce and cook up noodles does not make you an Italian Eatery this place is disgusting save your money the service was just as bad. Does NO ONE KNOW WHAT REAL ITALIAN FOOOD IS LIKE? ANY GOOD REVIEWS HAVE BEEN PAID FOR

Very polite and friendly staff. I ordered the Meat Lovers Flatbread Pizza, because the photos of this looked great. Too much garlic. Everything else was good. Zero straws available for soft drinks.

This place is a hidden gem. I'll always order the shrimp gnocchi and blow everyone's mind with how good it is. The bread, the apps, and the main courses are amazing. They have the best strawberry shortcake I've ever had.

The food was delicious! I could have made a meal of the bread with melted garlic butter. My eggplant Parmesan was a nice size (too big for one meal for ne) & very yummy. The wait staff was very friendly & the food came out quickly. It is a great local neighborhood restaurant & I will definitely come eat here again when visiting Tampa.

I love Gino's quality Italian food with incredible prices, their bread is to die for so is their salmon with Gouda on top OMG! Their house salad is so fresh and good, I also recommend their lasagna, baked ziti and sampler 2. They have a great wine selection. Customer service is always on point, enough parking lot. Definitely a place to stop by.

The food here is amazing. Go hungry because the portion sizes are enormous. Today I had rigatoni with sausage. It does come with mushrooms on the menu, but I don't like mushrooms as many of you know. It is just to die for. The sage cream sauce is so creamy and Rich it comes steaming hot and is just wonderful with Parmesan cheese. Today Javie had spaghetti and meatballs. The tomato sauce is just to die for. It never disappoints it's always fresh and he loves getting anything with tomato sauce on it from here. You always bring fresh bread to the table. It's drenched on the bottom with garlic butter is just really really good. You never get bad service here no matter where you said, everyone's attentive and constantly serving your needs. Whether it's refilling your wine or asking if you need anything else it is wonderful service. The ambience or environment is quiet, we've had many romantic dinner here. We loved coming on Monday nights for our date night. It's nice, filled with locals, and just a wonderful place to be. If you haven't given Gino's a try you need to!

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Quaint restaurant. Great place to go especially if want something other than a chain...

This place is still ah-mazing!! I am embarrassed to report our first stop was Olive Garden, my husband's idea, we got there and it was a 30 minute wait. So we played our favorite dinner game, choose your own adventure. This took us on a car ride and as I was racking my brain on Italian food we were coming up on Armenia (a cross street to Ginos) Anyhow, I gave the directions and next thing I knew we were seated, enjoying fabulous garlic bread and ordering spaghetti w meatballs, zitti, and chicken salad, with a finisher of red velvet cake. Ginos for the win. BTW, they have spruced up the outside, it is looking good!

Our best kept secret, in forest hills, better than anyplace on Dale Mabry . Seafood Pasta is amazing .

First time customer with a horrible experience. The pick up order was 35 minutes late I was told it would be ready in 45 minutes. I didn't mind waiting if the food was good and would be hot? I received the order and only live 3 minutes away. The Calamari was soggy not crispy at all awful. The Garlic Bread was pale and wasn't even cooked all the way and was cold as well as seen in the picture as well. The Chicken Parm, Lasagna and Linguini were all cold. The cheese on the Chicken Parm and the Lasagna wasn't even melted as you can see in the picture. I called the restaurant to let them know about this and gave them my information. I was told that The Chef/Manager/Owner would call me back and never did. The food quality is Diner Quality at best and that's kind of a diss to Diner food because they have some great comfort food with good flavors that's served piping hot.

Great food and staff. Love the eggplant par and the lasagna too. Everything we've tried has been great. Nice ambience.

Gino's is a neighborhood Italian restaurant that has been open since 1989; its owner doubles as the chef. Hours are 11 AM to 10 PM, but closed on Sunday. The Yelp restaurant reviews span from 2013 to present; this landmark has been open 33 years! At one time, it was the neighborhood staple. I would expect very good food from a business that managed to remain open so long. Unfortunately, I received OK food. I was a guest here w/ a local resident who resides nearby. Being selective of where I will eat, I normally research a restaurant before going; however, I didn't have time to do so until after sitting down for an early dinner. The MENU offers 8 Appetizers, 3 Burgers, 3 Subs, 3 sandwiches, 4 Flatbread Pizzas, 4 Entree Salads, 9 House Specialties (entrees), 5 Pasta Dinners, 6 Seafood Dinners, 2 Miscellaneous Dinners, 3 Healthy Choice Dinners (w/ steamed or grilled veggies), a Soup of the Day, & 5 Desserts. Chicken Fingers ($7), Cheese Ravioli ($6), & Spaghetti ($6) round out the KID'S MENU. I am in agreement w/ many Yelpers over the last two years who awarded this restaurant one to three stars. My main issue was the oil-- so much of it! I also don't believe it was olive oil due to its consistency and taste-- likely canola oil. The complementary white garlic loaf was definitely not made on site nor did it come from a local bakery. It tasted as though it was a pre-frozen bread. It would have been OK had it not sat in an oil that was not olive oil. But even in olive oil & garlic, its flavor still would have been nothing special. After eating some of the bread, we ventured on to a Large Ceasar Salad entree ($9). It looked excellent-- see pic. It didn't taste bad, but once again this salad had an oil problem. Every leaf of this OK salad was coated in oil. Apparently, the dressing is unique; the salad does not have a standard Ceasar dressing. If only it were unique without the drenching of oil. There are NO ITALIAN PIZZAS here, which was disappointing. However, there are 4 Flatbread pizzas, and diners may order a whole pizza ($16) or a half pizza ($9); it was nice having that choice. My half Margherita pizza was OK. However, the crust tasted similar to a Saltine cracker (but with less flavor), and although the crust appeared dry, my fingers and upper hand quickly became covered in oil-- see pic. Lord knows where the oil originated because it wasn't from the bottom of the crust. I also found the sauce to be uneventful. Due mostly to the oil, I would not order the pizza again. My partner in crime ordered the Black Russian Burger w/ its grilled onions and cheddar cheese. Onion Rings were the selected side. I was told both were very good. Its cost was $12 . Ordered To-Go was Baked Zita w/ beef (in lieu of sausage) @ $13-- also very good. However, the side of Italian Wedding Soup consisted of overcooked noodles in a decent broth. Now for the BIG ISSUE for me, although its likely many diners won't concur. There are NO STRAWS here and there haven't been for years. I suspect it's not a "Save the Environment" issue because the takeout containers are Styrofoam and the bags are plastic. I'm OK w/ no plastic straws, but there are no paper straws as well. As someone w/ an annoying space between two molars, I count on a straw to save me from the dreaded remnants of stuck food. I really really wanted a straw. I'm still bumming about the dearth of straws:) Now for the interior. This restaurant has three rooms, w/ a bar in one. The decor is dark and dated (see pic), although there are expensive pieces of art on some walls. Our service by young server "N" was very good. She was working on her birthday. We appreciated her friendliness, knowledge of the menu, and attentiveness. There are Craft beers available, as well as wine and sangria. The DRINK SPECIALS are: WINE Tuesday ($5), Craft, Domestic, & Imported BEER Wednesday ($3.50 & $5.00), and SANGRIA Thursday ($4). HAPPY HOUR is 11 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Friday & 11 AM to 4 PM on Saturday. House Wine is $5 & Draft BEER is $5.50. Will I return? Yes, if I'm a guest and not paying for my own food. Otherwise, I'll spend wisely at one of the many excellent restaurants in Tampa. Gino's, I REALLY wanted to love local you like Boston loved Cheers-- you've lasted 33 years! Please return to the excellent food so many patrons loved. Then it will be an honor to return-- even without the straws. (I'll pack my own:)

I don't know what's happened here, this place use to be good. It has a very cool old bar & I still LOVE the wine list. I would actually return to the bar & have drinks but I wouldn't order any food after this last visit. The flatbread pizza was not too terrible, it was just a piece of cracker bread with WAY WAY too much cheese, but the Italian fennel sausage on it was very good. Maybe if they didn't put two pounds of cheese on it, it would have been ok :( The Cesar salad was ok, mine was decent, it wasn't too over dressed, however, hubby's was drenched in so much dressing it was in a wilted pool of dressing b4 the entrees came. The Veal entree's were so bad we just got up & left. Over cooked, over sauced, mine the veal Marsala was completely bland, no salt, sauce out of a bag horrific. Hubby's was over cooked, rubber, over sauced, over cheesed, pasta all broken too soft. My pasta was drenched in fake butter/oil horrific. The complimentary bread we got was stale and sitting in another pool of the fake garlic butter/oil. Very disappointing. I hope the food goes Back to being good bc I like this cool old bar. They have a great wine list, they even have Bordeaux, and that's my fave. Very disappointing.

Not fancy, come as you are, delicious and consistent food. Neighborhood hidden gem. Chicken parm is ‍ Service is good! PM weekends have a bit more ambiance. Weekdays are more relaxed.

We love Gino's the food is amazing it's casual and the service is wonderful..we have been there quite a few times..and it never disappoints

Had such a wonderful meal here the other day! The reviews are being honest, the portions are huge and come with plenty of extras (soup or salad plus plenty bread)! Such a great deal. The food tasted fresh and flavorful. Love a family owned restaurant! I will definitely come back.

Wife was craving caprese and Gino's showed up on my search. The place has a small-town feel and was full of people that seemed like regulars, chatting with the bartenders and having a raucous time at their tables. We decided to make a meal out of appetizers. I had a soda, which came in an absolutely gigantic glass, easily 30+ ounces. The free garlic bread was a nice touch. The caprese salad was ok, the basil was chopped and didn't seem very fresh. The margherita flatbread had lots of melty cheese and the bread was thin and crispy. The bruschetta we really did not care for and only ate a piece. At the end our waitress noticed we hadn't eaten any bruschetta and didn't include it in our bill. We would never ask/ expect for a dish we don't like to be comped but I thought that was a classy move. Overall if it was just on the food, I would give 3 stars, but I'll round up to 4 because of big portions, reasonable prices, and warm vibes.

Food is always consistently good and tasty. You get your moneys worth. Try the bbq chicken pizza- sounds weird but tastes great. For a casual atmosphere it's nice and friendly and relaxing.

Had food catered for a work party, owner was fabulous. Everything tasted great and the portions were a generous size! Will definitely return with my family

Ordered takeout from this place. They said it would be ready in 20 mins but it took more like 45 mins. But it was fine because the food was delicious! The free bread was soft, oily and warm. Yum!! The seafood fra davolo was spicy and rich in sauce. It was so so good! I couldn't stop eating! For $22, it was a lot of food. The container was huge and was very heavy. There was plenty of seafood in the pasta so they didn't skimp on that! I love the mussels the best! Overall, this place is a gem. Really good food. Fair prices. Can't wait to go back!

Food was just ok. Service was slow. Entire restaurant needs to be updated. Probably won't visit again.

I started going to Ginos when they first opened over 30 years ago. I've since moved away but Everytime I'm in town I must have a meal at Ginos! The staff is friendly, service great and food is fabulous and fresh! They even made a substitution for me due to an allergy that I have. I highly recommend Ginos!

Their food is to die for, I have tried their sampler #2 ( lasagna, spaghetti, and chicken Parmesan) I have tried their back and blue, their baked ziti (or shells) also have tried their lasagna and their salmon, OMG! The customer service is excellent

Delicious food and very large portions. Chef makes substitutions easy and they are very accommodating to dietary needs. Funky dark atmosphere that used to be a warehouse on the 60's.

This is the best place in the Tampa Bay area. There's salmon is fish from heaven you have to try it! And their homemade bread is so good it almost makes you miss your dinner. If you haven't been to Ginos, you need to make plans to go.

Food was just ok. Service was slow. Entire restaurant needs to be updated. Probably won't visit again. Limited parking.

It's been a while, so decided to try Gino's for lunch today. Ordered sampler #2, margarita pizza and fries rav per the usual and food was still delicious with large portions.

Five stars five stars fivveeeee stars!!! This restaurant is a hidden gem and a great find. I am so glad we tried this place because it did not disappoint. We ordered spaghetti with mushrooms & spinach (no meat/vegan ) and rigatoni with sausage. We also had their buffalo cauliflower which was to die for!! Literally the best I've ever had. The main courses were cooked fresh to order and full of flavor. On top of that the portions are HUGE. But don't forget the best part.....the b-r-e-a-d!! Whether you are or aren't in the area, you have to try this place!!

I came in highly anticipating a delicious italian meal to walk out hungry and utterly disappointed. I started with the shrimp gnocci. It tasted like straight up heavy cream from the box. Not edible at all, it felt like we were eating milk soup. Never again. Next was the sampler with chicken marsala, pasta alfredo and lasagna. All smothered in cheese without any distinct flavors or taste. It was all bland. Very sad. The service was mediocre at best, hard to track our server down, not very friendly or attentive.

I'm sad to leave this review because GINOS used to have a special place in my heart. We celebrated my grandparents 50 anniversary here and had a large get together in the spare room. The food was amazing and I had come multiple time before and after and loved it. My favorite item specifically was the gorgonzola gnocchi with shrimp. I returned for the first time in over two years and it has gone down. Our server was very nice but it felt like we were at a diner. The bread which used to be a highlight with fresh olive oil, garlic, and parmesan is now frozen bread thrown into the oven which canola oil and cheap parmesan. We started with the gnocchi and it clearly is no longer home made. The salad was lame with pre-made dressing. The Italian Wedding soup was fine. For entrees we got the Italian Sampler #1 and the Seafood Fra Diavalo. The sampler was terrible: frozen cheap ravioli and greaseball pasta. The scallops in the Fra Diavalo were brown and purple.... I will never return. I suggest you never go in the first place unless you want cheap bar style Italian food. You might as well just buy some chef boyardee.

Food was as expected im Fulllllll desert was good I ordered take out spaghetti... not sure how clean the resturant is -

Huge servings for pretty cheap. I had to go to another meeting after eating here, so I powered through, but man you can get enough food for two meals if you eat here! We started with the calamari and bruschetta appetizers (each $9). When they came out my jaw dropped. The bruschetta had six large pieces! Both were good, but not great. The calamari was seasoned well, but a little too fried for my liking. The bruschetta was also good, but I like it when I can taste the fresh tomatoes and this one used other seasonings/oils to mask the tomatoes a bit. But then my entree came. I got the Cajun Seafood Salad and I have to just say it was perfection. The seasoning to the dressing, all of it was absolutely delicious. I would 100 percent come back to get this again. Also, I feel like it was relatively healthy. The best part? It was only $11. That's insane! Both Sarah S. and Sarah R., got the chicken parm and wow it was huge! They didn't even look like they made a dent. This is the type of place my husband would love. For $16 you get at least two meals. There was only one waitress at lunch, so it took a little while. We were in and out in about an hour and 15 minutes. This might not be fast enough for professionals on a lunch break, but it's fine for anyone not in a rush! It is definitely an unassuming restaurant, but that added to the charm for me. I really enjoyed this place and I'd come back.

I tried very hard to like Gino's Restaurant and Bar. My first visit was hardly memorable, but the service was excellent, so when the opportunity presented itself, we decided to give it another shot. Unfortunately, it didn't get any better on our second visit. To start with, even though the proportions were abundant, my Caesar Salad had slimy lettuce. I did appreciate the large flakes of Parmesan Cheese, but opted to push the salad aside as I questioned the freshness of the ingredients. We did order an appetizer of Bruschetta to start our dinner. Maybe it's just Gino's spin on bruschetta, but it was not at all what we expected. The tomato base seemed like it was dropped from a can that they picked up at Publix, then heavily dosed with onions, leaving the bread overly soggy. We pushed it aside too and were grateful for the complimentary Garlic Bread that our server delivered to the table. Even though it was was undercooked and drown in butter, it was miles better than the bruschetta we paid for. On our previous visit, I didn't care for the sauce of the lasagna, so this time around, I ordered the Shrimp Scampi. Let me say this...if this had been my first time ever eating Shrimp Scampi, then I would most likely never order it again from another restaurant. The Shrimp were over-cooked and mushy. The sauce was void of any spice or flavor. The noodles were bathed in hot buttered water. I did bring it to the attention of our server, which she ultimately deducted from our bill, but what was most concerning was that she told me that there had been several complaints about the shrimp earlier in the day. I seriously question why a restaurant would knowingly serve bad/suspect seafood to a customer. At that point, my appetite was ruined. I'm pretty sure that we won't be returning anytime soon, which is unfortunate, because there are not enough family style Italian restaurants in the Carrollwood area. Our waitress was very nice and she alone earned the restaurant an additional star. Maybe the owners of the restaurant should look in to who is cooking their food.

I LOVE GINO'S! If you're looking for classy... go somewhere else because this place has that cozy, homey feel. Their service was incredibly smooth and their servers are friendly! Their entrees come with garlic bread and if you're a garlic girl like me, you'll love it. Soft garlicky bread is absolute heaven on earth to me haha! I ordered their Sampler #2 (basically a tour of italy for the olive garden ppl) and it was so good! My mom had the seafood pasta and they do not scamp out on the seafood! So many baby scallops! It was amazing! I definitely recommend!

It is great tuck away neighborhood restaurant. Gino do bring the taste to the table. It is good to see local restaurant make it because they have quite number of customers. My meal come with soup and I have selected the conch chowder. This Italian chowder is different taste than normal chowder. It has different the flavor with similar creamy soup. I also like the bread before meal. I have order the blackened sirloin with gnocchi smoked Gouda cream sauce. The steak was cook to order. The Gouda is place on top. It is interesting way to do it. Good quality steak. My wife have the special of the day. Grilled steak salad. This is ok. However the portion is big enough. Service is excellent. Food come out good and good temperature. We think this is a good restaurant and we will be back.

Awesome food and great service! Salads were great, and the eggplant parm was out of this world. HUGE portions!

I should preface by stating that this restaurant COULD be 5 stars... if you are afflicted by being blind, deaf, and possessing no taste. The decor is horrifically terrible. The walls are inundated with expensive paintings in an attempt to up-sell you on an already pretentious bill for the food you're likely to abhor. The music is sourced from a local radio station and included no less than two call ins from local Tampanians, perfect for setting a great dining experience. But chiefly, the food: I had read several other reviews which included details on how amazing the bread is, yet I found myself faced with not bread, but a floating raft of unsalted white bread, cast away in a sea of olive oil and Parmesan. The only thing more sad than the desolate bread was the experience of eating it. I risked my life by ordering the seafood pasta (for a meager 22 dollars) and was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by something out of a Lovecraftian fan fiction. It seemed C'thulu had risen from the sea, accompanied by an army of bland scallops, shrimp, and tilapia. I cannot stress this matter enough: despite the over abundance of sea-creatures within this dish, there was no observable taste of salt to be found. Simply see the pictures for yourself. I thought the trip would get better because surely something this horrible had to be the result of reality TV. I thought Gordon Ramsey was going to come screaming out of the kitchen and tell me I was on an episode of Kitchen Nightmares, but the unfortunately I ordered seafood, which was probably precooked and frozen, and Gordon couldn't complain how raw it was. Ultimately, this is a great restaurant, if you want to waste money and eat disgusting food. This is my first yelp review ever. Thanks.

We live in Rhode Island and this was the best food ever! We first thought it was small and not a lot of cars but you can't judge a book by its cover. A great pick. It's mostly bar food but it's great! I highly recommend the bread, fried raviol,pizza,and burger Love the place. We wanted to find a restaurant close to the zoo and this one was one of our choices. They don't have a lot of business so please go here. The waiters are funny and great. The ambiance was great. We will be back next time we visit Tampa.

By far the best Italian restaurant in Tampa. Actually the best kept secret. Wonderful food, and staff. Michael the owner is the best and truly cares about each customer!