Gino's Vino Osteria

The food was so good I completely forgot to take a picture. Owner Deinnis personally welcomed our group, and Chef Manuel checked in to make sure every dish was on point. They were definitely not stingy with the drinks. Whether you’re with friends or out for a date night, this place is on it with amazing food, group dining vibes, and top-notch, professional service.

If I could describe it with one or 2 words it would be intimate and authentic. The food is delicious, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere and environment is great, low lighting and perfect for a date. The service is great and I love how Dennis is very attentive and always holds great conversation. I will be coming here very often as I found the closest and most authentic Italian food. They live up to the name specially after new management. My favorite plate so far is the chicken piccata! MUST TRY! Also, if you get to sit at the bar, Cindy makes the best drinks and she’ll take care of you.

Nice quiet place the food was very good. Italian done well. Service could be improved a lot considering the place was not busy.

The service is excellent from Marisol and Denis, traditional Italian food, the best flavors in the food, delicious, I recommend them as the best Italian food restaurant in Austin.

TL;dr stay for the wine, run elsewhere for food. I recently tried Gino’s to support a restaurant in the neighborhood. The interior is cute, old school fancy with nice music and lighting. Service was friendly. Wine was great. Unfortunately, the food is just bad. The ravioli was gummy and cooked poorly. The filling didn’t taste good. The caprese salad had mealy tomatoes and mozzarella with an off putting, gritty texture. I can make better pasta at home and I’m not Italian. I would not recommend eating here.

Best authentic Italian food in Austin. beautiful and cozy atmosphere. I ordered the ribeye, medium rare and it just melted in my mouth by far one of the best steaks I have ever had. For desert a Keylime pie for dessert and a great old-fashioned.

Thank you Daniel for your excellent service. I’m not a huge fan of Cesar salads the dressing is just a no for me but this in house dressing passed the test. (I don’t think it had anchovies) The pasta was cooked perfectly the red sauce was robust. The best chicken parm I’ve had in a while. The breading was well seasoned and added that extra zing. The chicken Alfredo must be the best thing on Olathe menu it was at nearly every table. So I got a few fork fulls… FANTASTIC I’ll be back for that it was creamy and as good as it looks. They were generous with the sauce. I think they’re making the pasta in there. About that cheesecake ummm It was velvety, I was ok with it not having any crust but It wasn’t cold enough and missing that sweetness I crave and nope the cherry drizzle didn’t do it. That was a let down. But the atmosphere is nice, full bar if you desire a drink limited parking.

We have been trying to find a nice Italian authentic restaurant in Austin… and we finally found it. This place reminds me of Italy. Both their tomato base and Alfredo sauces are phenomenal. The Chicken parmigiana and meatballs are also great; total favorite. We absolutely would recommend this place 😊👌🏻

I hope no one else discovers this place. One a Friday night, walked in at 7:30 looking for a nice quiet place to connect with my husband after a long week. We got seated immediately and had a wonderful evening. I'm so weary of the Austin "must have a reservation" vibe to go anywhere on the weekends. The "it" places are noisy and overpriced. It's so refreshing to go to Gino's. Is it a throwback to a forgotten time? Absolutely. Am I there to be seen? Nope. Is it kinda weird with The Mary Tyler Moore show playing along side women's soccer at the bar? Yep. All in all, a hidden gem that I hope no one else discovers.

Nice place, really nice people. Well made cocktails. Nice wine selection. Generous apps. That bread is really all you need. Got the special - mushroom ravioli and sausage in Alfredo sauce. Pretty tasty. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals.

Stumbled across this place on a Saturday night needing dinner, we drove up south austin and it was well worth it. It was super intimate, felt like I was back in a small Venice, Italy restaurant without a huge crowd, 1:1 service, and intimate atmosphere. Staff was so helpful and fast even thought they are short staffed, the food was incredible. The table bread is crack and the best I've ever had anywhere, this is in the top 3 of my favorite Italian places in ATX and I've been searching for that for 8 years... Anyone who says it isn't good... doesn't get it. It truly is a hidden gem you need to seek out, because without a little searching I didn't even know it didn't exist but I'm glad it does.

If you are looking for traditional Italian food then look no further. This place is a hidden gem in my book now! I enjoy Italian food and I have found that many places don't deliver on some of the more basic items this jersey boy grew up on. Austin I love you but it takes me back to have Veal Parm or a nice Spaghetti and Meatballs or Lasagne dish. This isn't a chain either like Boca do Beppo or Olive Garden. When I sat to eat here I saw one of the owners working. The place is quaint yet there were enough tables when I ate here although to be fair it was Super Bowl day so it was a bit slow. The drinks are great, the bread is great, the mains were amazing, and of course the wine was delicious. You have to try this place and it will be on my rotation from now on. The one item to look for though is parking - it has a weird one way are so you may find yourself circling to park and walking up. Enjoy!

I enjoyed my dining experience at Gino's. The food was cooked well. Pasta was al dente and the sauces were delicious. I got the seafood linguine and gnocchi. The gnocchi dish is a cheese lovers dream. I will definitely go again.

The food was so good and flavorful. Very nice family owned restaurant with great service. I'd highly highly recommend and will come again. Ps the bread is so good it's dangerous..

Had a wonderful meal. Veal marsala was excellent and the mushroom risotto was the perfect complement. My friend had the veal parmigiana and spaghetti which was very good but after tasting my order she regretted not ordering her own. We ordered the tiramisu to go but unfortunately it did not make it out the door--delicious. Thank you Yelp! for helping me find this charming independent restaurant.

It is a pretty good restaurant. Although the place is nothing special. The service was good and the food was better than expected. Good pasta with handmade sauces. The Carbonara and Bolognese were very good.

If you were thinking about coming here pls reconsider & save your time and money! Sooooo disappointing... from the atmosphere to the food this place makes Olive Garden look like a five star restaurant. We left after tasting the apps and I couldn't even finish the leftovers when I got home it was genuinely disgusting (and I will eat almost anything, im like a garbage disposal). Almost funny how bad it was. 1 star because server was nice, bread & mozzarella sticks were ok. To say Mediocre would an understatement. Edit: In response to the reply it was the calamari. Everything about it was downright terrible. Furthermore "ok" wasn't a compliment... to me it was edible but not quite enjoyable

Good food, great service, very nice atmosphere. The veal picata was very good and their wine selection is good.

Veal was tough and not tasty Pork chop could not be cut so tough & hard. Overcooked. Spaghetti not seasoned. Meals totally disappointing. Service was very pleasant and helpful. Not recommended.

This place makes me happy. Gluten free options abound. Will be back! Cocktails are tasty too

Service and ambiance were fine. Food was also good. If you are in the area it is a place to try, but nothing to travel for

Fantastic cocktails and food in a low key setting. Great place for a casual night out

Food was so bad. Bread was cold and dry and had definitely been recently thawed. Caesar salad tasted strange (fishy?), croutons were hard and dry, fried raviolis were dry but the sauce was good. Sausage ravioli was strange filling was very wet and I couldn't place what it was concerned it was pork and undercooked, pasta was hard. Overall the experience was poor. Glasses were dirty. Incredibly over priced. The atmosphere was cozy, but more attention needs to be given to the flavor of the food. Service was decent. Surprised the place has as high of ratings as it does. Maybe we caught them on an off day, but we were very disappointed. We paid so much and could have gone to Mandolas for half the price and twice the flavor.

We stayed at the hotel nearby and walked to the restaurant, but we all agreed that even if. We stay across town, we will be back. The food was great. The service was spectacular.

Great local restaurant. I've never been disappointed coming here! Ambiance is intimate and great for dates! The food and drinks are reasonably priced and delicious. Service is impeccable.

The food was authentic, delicious! Great atmosphere. Private and quiet The service was great. Really attentive.

I recommend the chicken piccata and a glass of Prosecco. The service is always great and never a wait. It's always a great place for a special occasion . The place has an intimate feel but would really work well with family dinner night.

Yelp took Reservations for Christmas Day and they were CLOSED!!! Communicate with each other!!!

I grew in NJ and I've had a lot of Italian food between there and NYC. I gotta say, a lot of the review last here having me thinking people haven't eaten good Italian food. If this pasta is made in house, they need to stop cooking it likes it's dry. The squid ink pasta I had fell apart when I tried twirl around a fork. Miraculously the scallops in it were the driest, blandest scallops I've ever had while swimming in a bath of the sauce. I can't emphasize how awful this food is, especially considering the audacity they have to charge. Patrizi's serves at a food truck and puts this place to shame in terms of food quality and flavor. The ONLY good dish was the escargot, which, really, you can't mess up as it's just a vessel for garlic and butter. The service was okay but whoever is staffing hurts them. They had one bartender who was taking every table and making all of the drinks? Why would that ever be accountable? I've never seen a restaurant not at least have one person on the floor if they have a full service bar. Poor management. As for the decor, place looks like a dreary, bleak restaurant that hasn't had a face lift since 1990. Spending close to 250 for three people you expect the food, service and and ambiance to at least be decent but it's three strikes here. Highly recommend you pass and head to Il Brutto or Patrizi's for a less embarrassing representation of pasta dishes.

Truly enjoyed the food and service. Great customer service. Will definitely come back.

This is a go-to every time I'm in Austin!! The food and service is always amazing. Love this family owned restaurant, they make my visits so personable!

What a gem to find! Although it was empty when I arrived (6pm), this place was absolutely amazing. Ordered the Gnocchi di Pesce. Good, soft, pillowy, tender, melt in your mouth Gnocchi is not easy to find but Gino's has it! Definitely will come back when I am in this part of Austin and would recommend to everyone.! It's a dinner place, check their hours before going.

It was such a cute ma and pa restaurant. Great example of "don't judge a book by its cover". The food was amazing and the owners were amazingly sweet and accommodating for a birthday celebration.

Got the Amante della Carne which has Italian Sausage. Now I'm not sure if all Italian sausage is supposed to pack some heat, but that was definitely unexpectedly spicy. So just something to keep in mind for any of their sausage dishes. I could barely eat half of it because of the spice level. Also, their menu said there's gluten free pasta available (which is part of why I selected this restaurant) but when I picked up and went to pay there was a charge for that. I don't mind that in general but would have been nice to know in advance of ordering. My husband got the Bucatini Arabatia (sp?) and liked it a lot. Appreciated that they were not skimpy with the portions especially the sausage. Hence my 4 star rating instead of 3. For Italian in East Austin I prefer Il Brutto. But may give Gino's another try DTR.

Unreal. I would have gotten better food at Olive Garden. Instead, I paid over $00 for a chicken parm, chicken picatta and an appetizer all of which were completely unimpressive. I lived in Italy, NYC and Boston so I know Italian food. Austin has a dearth of Italian restaurants. This was truly pathetic. What a ripoff.

I really wanted to give a good review but too many things went wrong. We had a reservation at 8. Ended up getting there a bit earlier and the guy that received us was not friendly at all. He just said: well, seems like we are all full. That's when I asked about bar sitting (they had like 6 spaces available). Up to this point.. No big deal! We started with drinks, which I must say.. where good! But that's pretty much the only good part of the night. The service was not consistent and it took a while to get our orders in. My risotto was not really a risotto. It was made with regular rice and really bland. At least the salmon and asparagus were good. Husband had the fettuccine with 3 types of meat and his meal was better than mine (once he added salt). If it wasn't for my bland risotto and the service, I would say it was worth giving it a second chance but honestly.. there are better places in Austin!

Really disappointed! Ordered through Uber Eats as we were visiting Austin and didn't have a car. The food came quickly and was warm but that was the best part. We ordered the Salmon Griliata which was fine, but nothing exciting. We also ordered the Melanzane Parmigiano (eggplant parmigiana) and it was totally bland. Not enough sauce on the pasta, no flavor, soggy breading on the eggplant. It was probably a 3 star meal, but because of the price ($30+ per meal) it's a 2 star experience. Meh.

I had high hopes for this one but it was a bust. The garlic bread is delicious and they have a decent showing of Italian wines on the wine list. It was also relatively easy to get a reservation, even on a Friday night. The restaurant is quaint and cozy and the staff is friendly. We had issues with the TV at the bar showing very gruesome, bloody movies while we dined, which ruined the date night Italian bistro vibe. The food was hit and miss. My partner got the squid ink pasta in red sauce. The pasta itself was good but the seafood it came with seemed old or overcooked. The portions were generous, though. The gorgonzola steak risotto was ok. The steak was tough and needed to served with a steak knife. The risotto itself was good but needed a touch more gorgonzola. The real issue with the food is we think it caused us to be sick later in the evening, though not 100%. The service was pretty good, but the waiter seemed a tad nervous and forgot to bring drinks that were ordered (but weren't charged for). I don't know if we will be visiting again but it would be good in a pinch for non-seafood options or a quiet date night.

My girlfriend and I were heavily craving some good Italian food earlier tonight and saw Gino's on Yelp with 4.5 stars and figured why not give it a try? Since we were last minute with these plans, figured I'd call up and see if they could squeeze us in. The person who answered the phone said there's no need for a reservation. I thought that was a bit odd for it being a Sunday and a weekend where families are in town moving there kids into college but I figured we'd just swing by. Walking in at 7:30 p.m. we immediately noticed not a SINGLE other restaurant guest in attendance as we were walked to our seat by the ONLY staff member in the restaurant's front of house. No host. No bartender. No manager. This poor waitress was responsible for it all. As we sat down I noticed how oddly decorated the restaurant was. Old white table cloths, red curtain-like dated seat coverings and even noticed the one large table in the center of the room was a folding table disguised as a regular table. As we looked over the menu, we couldn't help but overhear the Latin music blasting from the kitchen and interfering with the Italian music in the dining room. So bizarre and chaotic. Garlic bread was served about 5 minutes after being seated and immediately I could tell it was bread that was frozen. (I have family send bagels from the northeast all the time and it was the same consistency and texture). Upon attempting to eat the bread we noticed all of our silverware was dirty with old food contents dried up on them. We had to take silverware from the table next to us. One of us ordered a Fettuccine Alfredo and one of us ordered a fettuccine with cream and brandy sauce that included sausage and meatballs. After the food arrived and we had taken a few bites, my girlfriend said "there's no way this dish is worth paying for" and I said I couldn't tell that my dish was any different than hers if it weren't for the meatballs. The Alfredo had no flavor, pasta seemed undercooked, and chicken meat was very fatty. My dish tasted like an Alfredo. It was bland, pasta undercooked, and meatballs were some of the worst I've had. No garlic, not enough breadcrumbs, no cheese, no parsley.. nothing. Seemed like just meat rolled into a ball and fried. Needless to say we didn't order dessert and got out of there as soon as possible. This restaurant is barely worth the one star and we had the conversation how we could've went to the Cheesecake Factory and gotten better Italian. Just wild.

Locally owned, fresh pasta daily, and the best service! My family adores this place and they pay so much special attention to you. You will leave a member of the Gino's family. You will always get VIP service whether it is your first or 30th visit. When I call to make a reservation, they remember my name on caller ID. When I flew from out of state to see my mom, she took me here, and I felt like a member of the Gino's family. This photo is of my family, Gino and his wife. Such an amazing dinner!

Very large portions. Rich food. Tasty!! Good service. Fun place. Haven't been there in awhile though. I'm on a sodium restricted diet. Can't remember the pricing. Gino is very nice!

I love this place! The ambiance is wonderful for lunch or dinner! The menu is extensive but not overwhelming; only exceeded by the quality of the food! Service and staff are to be admired! I recommend this restaurant without reservation!

This was literally the worst place I have ever eaten. Every single thing from the appetizers to the pasta lacked flavor. We had a very large party, and only 3 out of 10 people liked their dish. The carbonara was awful, and tasted sour. Very unpleasant. The chicken Parmesan was EXTREMELY over cooked. It was like trying to chew through leather, and also lacked any type of seasoning. This was our first time here, the yelp pictures and reviews made everything look and sound amazing. Very unfortunate for us, must have been an extremely off night.

We wanted to like it! We went early on a Sunday evening and were the only ones there. Service was fine, though not particularly warm. Ambiance: cozy, not pretentious, felt mom-and-pop, which is what we wanted. It was my birthday and we brought a bottle of Barolo for which the corking fee was $35; seemed steep. Calamari: okay. Caesar salad wasn't made tableside--okay, but the romaine was decidedly not crisp, somewhat soggy. I had the dish with fettuccine, mushrooms, and sausage. Large portion, quality pretty good. My wife had the gnocchi dish with mixed seafood, which could have been good but all the seafood was overdone, especially the salmon and scallops. The shrimp weren't rubbery yet but close. Gnocchi pretty good. We discussed whether we'd return and if so we'd probably get something tomato based, a bolognese dish, meatballs, lasagne, but the motivation is not high. Could have easily been four stars at least if the seafood hadn't been so overcooked and the salad had been better. A good Caesar is a cinch. We told the waiter about our food and he said, "good to know." Need to tighten up on quality control. 95% of my Yelp restaurant reviews are positive but this was disappointing.

We had a great time with family at Gino's restaurant Saturday night! We had reservations to accommodate our large group!! The service was awesome and "Ping", the door hostess, took great care of us. Our waiter was awesome too, and took great care of us, checking on our table frequently. They have a full bar and great wine list! Our table consumed several bottles of delicious red wine! The bread is delicious and all the appetizers were on point. Calamari was very good as well as the bruschetta and burrata. The Caesar salad was fresh and delicious. My husband ordered a filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly accompanied by delicious grilled asparagus. I had the Tagliaelle Bolognese and it was so delicious. homemade pasta and meat sauce!! We enjoyed our amazing dinner and spent several hours at the restaurant. The ambience was nice and relaxing and they had a gentleman playing and singing Frank Sinatra songs! It was awesome!! Would love to go back on our next trip to Austin!!

I went to Gino's on Sunday with friends visiting from China. It is quite the place and I will be back to try the squid ink pasta. The owners are there to explain the menu and their history in the business. My friend was craving salmon and many places were closed in Austin. I had Gino's on my bookmarks so when he yelped salmon, Gino's was # 4 and not an ad. What a culinary experience I had. The risotto was damn good and it had shrimp and scallops. K got the salmon medium rare so I had a bit of the end which was perfect for me. He loved it and the fancy wine that I need to ask Gino about because it was a damn good Pinot. Caparccio di Casa was decadent. I will be back for happy hour and table side caesar salad.

Wonderful family owned quaint place Homemade pasta Excellent dishes Great service Love this place forever

I've got gluten sensitivity so that typically makes Italian a non-option to me, so I was excited to find out that Gino's Vino Osteria offers substitutions for their dishes with gluten-free linguine, risotto, and polenta. I wasn't sure what to expect when I entered the restaurant and was delighted to walk in on live music and a vibe that reminded me of the mom and pop Italian restaurants in the NY/NJ area. Service was prompt and friendly and the caesar salad prepared at the table-side, as well as the entree that had gluten-free risotto, was very tasty. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

We went to Ginos last night in Round Rock. The food was delicious. I had a seared trout dish and it was so phenomenal that I had to call the waiter to say "I am a chef. Please tell the chef that that dish was the most well excused trout dish I've ever ever had. Amazing. No doubt I'll return next week for the same Trout dish. I chose sautéed spinach over pasta. Delicious. Siracusa Pinot Grigio An 8 ounce pan seared crusted Trout with artichokes and mushrooms, topped with a lemon wine sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti marinara. $18.99

It's my last time at this place. The food look nothing like Italian food no flavor at all and The Alfredo sauce is so watery. The waiter was so rude he is not welcoming and doesn't even have an energy to work meanwhile we was the only one at the restaurant.

I liked the quaint, intimate atmosphere, but there was a problem with my food. My son tells me never to order steak at an Italian restaurant, but I didn't heed that advice. How can one mess up a filet mignon? Anyway, my filet mignon seemed to be so full of sinew that I could barely slice it. Not good. I eat my steaks medium-medium rare which was fine and not the problem. It cost $48.00! I did like the risotto and asparagus that came with it, though. My adult daughter got the veal marsala - she didn't complain nor rave about it. We ended up with a $194.00 bill for two (includes drinks), which wasn't really worth it - maybe the pasta would have been good.

Ginos has ridiculously fabulous crab cakes!! Super meaty, flavorful, and downright Devine. Comes drizzled with a delicious yet subtle basalmic reduction. It's really special. As is the escargot! They're big, buttery, tender, garlicky and goes great with the crostinis. I was literally dunking them in the leftover buttery goodness from the escargot. I enjoyed the creamy surf and turf. The shrimp were huge and plentiful and the mushroom risotto was great. The dish was well presented and packed some great flavor! I loved the artichokes in it. The seafood saltati was excellent. It was big perfectly cooked shrimp, scallops, and salmon in a flavorful but light jalapeño sauce. I really liked the tomato's and garlic in the Saltati. Gino knows what he's doing with his dishes. We also enjoyed the jalapeño pineapple rita. It was poured VERY strong. The drink was delicious and surprisingly not spicy. With only one of these I had a nice little buzz going. We had happy hour pricing and for ALL of this top notch food and drinks it came to only $47!

A for effort, B for execution. This is a relatively new mom and pop place. Gino the owner is the friendliest owner who was wailing on a harmonica with the live band at one point which was amazing. The vibe is intimate and lively but they need to hire more wait staff. We came here because I was hoping for a great pasta dish I've long been craving for a carb friendly day. I ordered the waitress's favorite which on paper looked amazing, the veal piccata. Unfortunately, felt like I was eating a bowl of ramen noodles in a piccata-like broth. Lacked the citrus lunch and then noodles were like over cooked skinny egg noodles. I will say everyone else's dishes looked great and most were very happy.

Very odd location for such a great, authentic Italian restaurant. I'm from Chicago, where great, old-world Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen. Once we figured out where this restaurant was (signage is not the best), it reminded me of that old Chicago Italian vibe, with the opulent bar, tables and chairs, and Sinatra music. Service was prompt and unobtrusive. (Too often great service is confused for obtrusive, interactive, over-the-top friendliness, etc. To me, great service means just the right balance of making sure we are taken care of but not hovering or interrupting). Everyone enjoyed their food, and we had leftovers for the next day.

Stopped in again after far too long away (though I did have some delicious take-out meals from here during my pandemic isolation) and was so happy to see little has changed at my favorite Italian restaurant. Greeted by Gino at the door, drinking in the good news that this and the Round Rock location were both still doing well despite the challenges of 2020, I took a seat at the bar and chatted for a bit with Gino and the bartender, like family does after an absence. The dining room has fewer tables, well-spaced still, and masks are in evidence, but otherwise all is the same as it ever was: a great wine list, homemade Italian dishes in classic style without being fussy, and friendly family service, personified by Gino himself. I sipped on a robust Zinfandel and enjoyed my escargot starter, then dug into the seafood ravioli "Ravioli di Arogosta e Gamberetti" in a rich Cardinale Sauce. Al dente perfection, with a delightful mix of crab, shrimp and ricotta cheese in black pasta. Piping hot, perfectly seasoned, delicious. Gino has been working on his own in house desserts, and I tasted the heavenly classic cheesecake, rich, but light and creamy, and a bit of their new house-made gelato as well. Perfect topper for a perfect dinner. Though still doing a robust take-out business, it was nice to sit down and dine-in with old friends, trade stories of the year we have all endured, and cheer the deserved success of an Austin culinary gem. Tucked away in the corner of the building that houses the Marriott Residence Inn at Lancaster & 51st, this is Italian food worth seeking out!

No one's cooking quite compares to our mom's meals made with love, just like there's really no better food in the world like homemade food! Gino's is the cherry on top of the perfect dining experience. Good conversation, delicious homemade food and toast your meal with delicious wine. This quaint mom and pop restaurant promises a friendly smile (even a hug if you're a hugger) and a unique and delicious dinning experience. The establishment is cozy, intimate and clean. The quality of the food is perfect, with the right amount of tantalizing spices and great aroma. My favorite is the surf and turf with its savory buttery sauce and tender filet mignon. Boo's favorite is the bolognese, however the meat lover fettuccine is a very close second! I've posted some pictures of some of the dishes that I have tried, along with Boo's favorites. I can only hope you have the same wonderful experience like we do when we dine here.

Fresh, flavorful and authentic. I got a vegetable lasagna and my companion got a vegetable risotto. Gino, the owner came out to ask us about our experience and invited us back. The restaurant is a bit pricey and shares space with a bar - the ambience is not quite what you would expect at this price range. It is next door to a Marriott and, I guess, it serves different diners from there. They are still getting five stars from me, because I will be back for their great Italian food.