Gino's Restaurant

Authentic Italian American restaurant with a homey yet upscale vibe. The server was impeccable. I had the lunch special veal. The spaghetti that accompanied the veal was the star though. I could drink that red sauce. The veal was prepared perfectly, but it lacked flavor. My daughter's lasagna was delectable as well as the house bread and vinegarette for the salad. I'd definitely return for a date night.

This place feels like one of those plazas in Italy with their interiors. We started with the Lawrence bread. My date got the veal Parmesan with a side of spaghetti and I got the veal Tomahawk special, which was an absolutely splendid chunk of meat. At the end, I was picking it up and eating the meat off the bone like a true caveman. The bowtie pasta came on the side and was also fantastic. I forgot what the dessert was called, but it was also super good.

Beautiful place. Customer service experience from a bald headed server was really bad. I honestly didn’t care for his rudeness as long as the food was good. I am a security guard that can only treat myself every so often. I was paid last Friday and thought about having a nice meal after a long 60hrs work week and the chicken parmigiana was so bad. The chicken was rubber. I am 6’4 260 lbs, so hungry, and I didn’t want to finish my meal, it wast taste at all. The garlic bread that is complimentary in any Italian cantina was charged $6 and it was really good. I would love to have a different experience there so I could go back. The waiter that was having a bad day said he would talk to the chef. I reply: you don’t even care, don’t bother it. Nothing will come from that. Paid the bill with the extra $6, no tip because how can you not have a good chicken parmigiana at an Italian cantina.

While visiting Baton Rouge we decided on Italian. Picked this place. Service was Great and read Great reviews but unfortunately it didn't live up to the 5 star people we're giving it. Didn't have the taste we we're expecting. Still was worth going but wouldn't go back. There we're a lot of items on the menu they we're out of, so that sucked.

Enjoyed a fantastic meal at Gino's in Baton Rouge. The Daou red wine was excellent. Loved the flavorful meatball appetizer and the fresh Mama's Special Salad. The Veal Sorrentina was a highlight - tender, cheesy, and delicious (had to take some home!). Consistent quality keeps me coming back to Gino's.

Gino's restaurant was an incredible experience. The food was outstanding, and the service was amazing. If you want authentic Italian food from a family that is from Sicily, make sure you find yourself at Gino's. What an amazing place to dine. You will find many options for a great wine to go with your meal too. Thank you Gino's for a wonderful experience.

Older restaurant that is popular with locals and reasonably priced entrees. Their lasagna is good, with a little heavier on the cheese. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and wine while passing through Baton Rouge. They even had live music when we arrived.

This is a video taken by my relative who was waiting on me to come out of the chic fil La parking lot on college. (Occurred on May 2, 2025) My relative drove in the Gino’s parking lot and noticed it didn’t connect to the parking lot to meet me. She parks and waits 1 minute or so next thing she knows. This red car that was leaving turned around to yell at her. She kept asking “who are you picking up” and told my relative she “couldn’t be here.” She also stated “she’s the owner” then proceeded to call the police on my relative . She wasn’t there longer than 4 minutes before leaving after the red car tried to block her in the driveway. I wanted to try this restaurant one day , but after this I will be sure to never go if owners treat people like this.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Lawrence bread was delicious, you have to try it. I had the veal Parmesan and it was very good. The service was good too. You have to try the lemon jello cake for dessert, it's the best! We will be back.

So I'll admit to skepticism when a colleague said he was taking us to great Italian when I was in Baton Rouge on business. I mean the two are not synonymous. However, this place delivered. I eat mostly vegan and they made me a pasta with olive oil, garlic, basil and mushrooms and broccoli that was scrumptious. Not too much salt, a little excessive on the oil but admittedly it did provide great flavor. The amount was more than fair for the price. The wine was a Russian River Valley Pinot noir and so perfect with the meal. Rich but not heavy and with great flavors that enhances the food rather than competes with it. Colleagues had the grilled fish of the night and and the cannelloni and let's just say that the sounds being made were probably not business friendly lol. The only issue was the service. It was very slow but the gentleman was very nice - took quite a while to get the order taken. The food came pretty quickly just the wait to order was a bit excessive to me. Otherwise outstanding and I would absolutely recommend.

Enjoy going here, people are friendly, and the food is great. The Lawrence Bread is a must. Will continue to visit this restaurant.

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

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

Delicious, authentic Italian food. Love the eggplant Parmesan and Lawrence bread. Perfect every time!

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

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

Best Italian in town hands down, service is always great and food has been consistent every time we go!!

I don't want to give my secret away but after being out of the area since COVID I came back to BR and Gino's is still the best Italian in town!! Great food. Great wine list. Locals only. I will keep bringing friends and family here.

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

Gino's is one of my all time favorite classic Italian restaurants in the Baton Rouge area. Their arancini and Laurence bread is always a must to start any meal! It is always a good idea to call ahead and make reservations.

I've been to a lot of restaurants around Baton Rouge and honestly this is the best service and ambiance that I've experienced in a while. Server was amazing very professional and quick! My boyfriend and I are early 20s we knew it would be an older crowd, but we were still treated with the same respect... which honestly never happens! We're usually given lackluster service but still tip. I ordered the champagne shrimp and it was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Everything was perfect except for the salad. Lots of spines and wilted lettuce. Other than that it was amazing! I think my waiters name was Evan or Ethan lol! We're definitely going to be coming back soon.

So sad..I had heard a lot about Gino's but was underwhelmed at minimum. My chicken was so dry I could not eat it. A trained waiter would notice and question why..offer something else..but none of that happened. Chicken isn't that complicated! Coffee was cold. I could go on. So sad.

A long standing favorite for old school atmosphere, wonderful service from gentleman that have been there for 20/30 years and the BEST sauce ever !!! I don't stray from my usuals to much . This time it was the Laurence bread beef arancini and Lasagna ! So stinkin good I almost picked up the plate and just slurped up the sauce !!!! Perfect sized portions !! Delicious yummy selection of red wines and ended with the almond cream tiramisu; you better get it !! Was so happy to enjoy this meal on my one day trip home to Baton Rouge !! Thank you Gino's for never changing ! I'm so thankful .

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

An absolutely laughable portion for a to-go order of Spaghetti and Meatballs that cost $18...... very disappointed. Spend your money elsewhere.

The food is only good if you hate seasoning. Tremendously bland. Best thing on the menu is the Laurence bread, but that's a small loaf of bread, nothing to write home about. Ambience is only good if you have nostalgia for the early 70s. Restaurant seems like it hasn't been updated since then. Lights are kept dim so it's harder to see the table scraps they scrape on the floor. Giving it 2 stars instead of 1 because the wait staff was nice. Easily one of the most overrated restaurants in BR, reeks of an overrated yet well established restaurant that will shut down in a few years because they "couldn't find workers".

Better than average food but horrible service. We've been to this restaurant several times because of the food, but we won't return because of the service. In addition, they close their kitchen at 7 pm. Who does that???

Old school family Italian food. They like their lighting dim, too. Attentive server. Lots of regulars is a great sign.

I don't understand the 4 star reviews. We ordered the Italian sausage platter and the chicken parmigiana. The chicken and the sausage were good, but $25 per dish seams a little high. For that price, you would think that the pasta would be homemade instead of from a box, or they would have included a small salad. We won't be in a hurry to return.

Over the past few years Gino's has become one of my favorite restaurants in town, but tonight we had an experience that disappointed me. It's my wife's absolute favorite, so I decided to take her out for a date night. I decided to order the Filet alla Laurence, which was listed at "market price." I figured it would be somewhere between $30-40, which I was fine with. It was cooked well, but was underseasoned and didn't have much flavor. Everything else - the Laurence bread, Mama's salad w/ crabmeat, arancine - were all great. Our server was overwhelmed and was trying to bartend and wait tables all at once, and was gone for long periods at a time. Anyway, it was pretty lackluster and when the bill came, I was shocked to see that the filet was priced at $58.95 - totally not worth it. IDK, it just rubbed me the wrong way. I'm sure we'll be back, but I certainly won't trust their "market prices" from now on.

Great atmosphere and delicious delicious meals there a time flair is fantastic and we always enjoy eating a meal there or having to take them home

I've heard great things about this place so I was expecting great things. Now you have to remember this restaurant has been open since the 1960's and well to be honest it shows . They truly need to update this establishment. The food I ordered the lasagna lunch special and it came with a Italian salad. My daughter ordered the same thing and my mother ordered off the dinner menu . My mom has to order a side salad since even with the higher prices at night her entree didn't come with a salad . They bring out some bread but it's nothing special to be truthful. Maybe I'm just spoiled to Carrabba's bread and dip or Ruffino's I don't know but I prefer the bread sticks at Olive Garden more. They brought out our Italian salads which were pretty good I did like my moms salad better. Once my lasagna came out my daughter noticed they make theirs with sweet peas ‍. Which we both ate it but I've definitely had better lasagna . Don't get me wrong it's okay it's just not great. All in all there are way too many Italian places in Baton Rouge to pay the price for Gino's. Now if they would update the restaurant I may give it a second try. The portions are just to small for the price in my opinion. The service was pretty good I did have to have the waiter change my bill because he charged me for a soft drink when a drank water though . I can see back in the day this was probably a very nice date night restaurant sadly it needs updating badly. For example the restroom door is so tiny I'm sure many people have to turn sideways just to get in. Now my mom absolutely loves this place so you may as well maybe I'm just a little spoiled to the more fancier restaurants instead of classics idk honestly !

Consistent the last 20 years I've gone. Great service, consistent food of excellence and always what a classic Italian restaurant is supposed to be. Family ran and a landmark here in Br