Gino's Vino Osteria

Great Italian spot. I’m always on the hunt for a homey style Italian restaurant. This spot is great. It’s in an unsuspecting complex. The interior is cozy and dark. The menu is very vast. The calamari tasted fresh and lightly fried. The veal piccata and spicy Italian sauce pasta were very very too. We thought there would be leftovers, but we devoured it all.

Right off the I-35 lies your next Italian date night spot. Gino’s is a cozy spot serving up savory pasta in a quiet, intimate setting. The service is great, and the interior screams Italian restaurant (in a good way). Our waitress was phenomenal, making jokes, taking photos of us, and giving fantastic dining recommendations. We were there for a birthday dinner so we came as a large party and everything from arrival to the end was very smooth and done with fantastic service. Parking is easy to find but you may have to settle for the accompanying lots as their front of house lot is somewhat small. Our party ordered many different things but what we ate/tried were the house bread, burrata, gnocchi di pesce, spaghetti e polpette, chocolate cake, and the tiramisu. We also ordered their berry cosmo as a drink. Here’s a quick rundown of everything we ate: the house bread was great, crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. The burrata was creamy and pretty filling, well balanced. The gnocchi di pesce was very good with chunks of fish and shrimp throughout, very filing and savory. The spaghetti e polpette was surprisingly a miss; it was unexpectedly spicy and the texture was a bit al dente. The chocolate cake was very rich, absolutely delicious with every bite. The tiramisu was perfect, creamy and full of coffee flavor. Last but not least, the berry cosmo was sweet yet powerful, a bit too strong for our liking but we can see how others would love it alongside their meal. By the end of our meal we were very happy with the food, service, and atmosphere. The price was a bit high but that’s to be expected in an Italian restaurant of this quality. Even when we were there till past closing they never made us feel rushed and took care of us like we were the first customers of the day. Gino’s is a great spot for an intimate date night or for anyone looking for good, classic Italian food. We recommend it to anyone looking for a spot in the area to eat or go out on a nice date.

One of the best meals Ive had in a long time. The various sauces we all had were exquisite. The portions are massive and the staff is super friendly and fun to dine with. Thank you !!! See you soon 😊

I’m surprised to read a bad review. Especially for a new restaurant during a holiday. People have to understand what not only happens during a holiday week but as well a new restaurant trying to find their way. Here in March and I’m supper picky and it’s just stellar. I believe I just had the best chicken parm I’ve had in my entire life. So life changing my scale of what a good parm looks like will be forever changed. The homemade sauce is spot on and enough of it. The chicken is the most tender chicken ice had on my entire life. The Cesar salad dressing is home made as is everything else and great. The grapefruit martini was so easy to drink, maybe too easy. I would highly recommend this place and will now stay at the hotel by it just so I can come here for dinner. Wow! ❤️

The chicken piccata is so good! I get a side of veggies with mine and mix it in. It’s very filling and flavorful. The bread that they give you is so tasty; I guarantee you’re not gonna be able to just have one piece! The servers are attentive and are always there when I need them (even before I know I need them)! Let’s not forget that the moment you walk in you enter a nice elegant room with ambient lighting. It serves all vibes expectations (romantic dinners, dinner with coworkers, drinks with the girls or the buds). It The old fashion’s are so good and even though it was for a limited time, the chocolate cake was so good and I miss it!

My husband and I went to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary at Gino's Vino. It was the perfect place to celebrate. It was such a nice romantic date night place. The food was delicious! Our waitress was awesome! She made good recommendations for us to try. And the cherry on top of the cake was the owner's daughter saw us outside trying to take a picture and she offered to take it for us. I have to say she captured the perfect 1st wedding anniversary photo for us! Definitely a must try un Austin.

I have only good things to say about this spot — DELICIOUS food, super friendly staff, great drinks, and the best atmosphere (especially for a date night). I will definitely be coming back soon. We came here to celebrate my birthday and they made me feel so special. Added to my list of favorite Austin spots!!!

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.

The chicken piccata is so good! I get a side of veggies with mine and mix it in. It's very filling and flavorful. The bread that they give you is so tasty; I guarantee you're not gonna be able to just have one piece! The servers are attentive and are always there when I need them (even before I know I need them)! Let's not forget that the moment you walk in you enter a nice elegant room with ambient lighting. It serves all vibes expectations (romantic dinners, dinner with coworkers, drinks with the girls or the buds). It The old fashion's are so good and even though it was for a limited time, the chocolate cake was so good and I miss it!

Right off the I-35 lies your next Italian date night spot. Gino's is a cozy spot serving up savory pasta in a quiet, intimate setting. The service is great, and the interior screams Italian restaurant (in a good way). Our waitress was phenomenal, making jokes, taking photos of us, and giving fantastic dining recommendations. We were there for a birthday dinner so we came as a large party and everything from arrival to the end was very smooth and done with fantastic service. Parking is easy to find but you may have to settle for the accompanying lots as their front of house lot is somewhat small. Our party ordered many different things but what we ate/tried were the house bread, burrata, gnocchi di pesce, spaghetti e polpette, chocolate cake, and the tiramisu. We also ordered their berry cosmo as a drink. Here's a quick rundown of everything we ate: the house bread was great, crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. The burrata was creamy and pretty filling, well balanced. The gnocchi di pesce was very good with chunks of fish and shrimp throughout, very filing and savory. The spaghetti e polpette was surprisingly a miss; it was unexpectedly spicy and the texture was a bit al dente. The chocolate cake was very rich, absolutely delicious with every bite. The tiramisu was perfect, creamy and full of coffee flavor. Last but not least, the berry cosmo was sweet yet powerful, a bit too strong for our liking but we can see how others would love it alongside their meal. By the end of our meal we were very happy with the food, service, and atmosphere. The price was a bit high but that's to be expected in an Italian restaurant of this quality. Even when we were there till past closing they never made us feel rushed and took care of us like we were the first customers of the day. Gino's is a great spot for an intimate date night or for anyone looking for good, classic Italian food. We recommend it to anyone looking for a spot in the area to eat or go out on a nice date.

this is the first restaurant me and my husband went to when we moved to Austin. It's a small charming restaurant with low noise level. The food is amazing. The calamari is better than most calamari I've had. Lasagna is the BEST lasagna I've ever had. I also really enjoyed the Gorgonzola and steak pasta. I ate every bite of my tiramisu for dessert. Highly recommended.

Great service, good ambience, one-note food. Had the special, braised beef stuffed ravioli with sausage. Was good, but tasted the Alfredo sauce more than anything. App ravioli tasted like the oil it was fried in more than anything, sauce was advertised as spicy but was fairly bland.

We came in at 6 PM on a Saturday night and there was plenty of seating still available. There was plenty of parking available in the parking lot when we went. The interior is decorated as an old school Italian family run restaurant. Our server was very friendly and gave us great wine recommendations and even brought us some tasters. She came out with complementary garlic bread. One was nicely toasted, but the other was not toasted. I ordered ravioli, which was delicious, but had too much cheese on top for my liking. Their portion sizes are large, and I left feeling full.

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.

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!

If I could give 6 stars to Gino's I would. We were staying at The Residence Inn of University Area, where we've stayed a few times, however we just found this fabulous wine bar/restaurant that is 2 doors down on the backside. We arrived 30 minutes before they were set to close with the intention to have a quick glass of wine. Walked in to a quaint environment that will take you to New York neighborhood restaurant. The aroma of Italian food made me almost feel hungry though we just stuffed ourselves at dinner right before. They have a nice selection of wines by the glass or bottle and various cocktails. The bartender was wonderful! We ended up getting the lemon cake for dessert and Wowzer, it was fantastic! I will be coming back every Austin visit!

Eggplant parmigiana went to the top of my husband list of the best. The filet mignon and ravioli special was so good. We sampled two Montepulcianos. Both good.

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.

10/10 Phenomenal hand made food. Great service. Apps, pasta, drinks all great. For this price point cant beat it.

There's nothing not amazing about this place. The vibes - the food - the service. All of it is divine. Great place for a date night. If I can give you any advice - it would be to get the Chicken Alfredo. LITERALLY the BEST Chicken Alfredo in the world. You think, "how good can Chicken Alfredo really be?" Well, if you give this place a try, you'll find out. SO GOOD. P.S. - I cannot tell you how many brownie points I got with my wife for bringing her here. Men... I promise you will not regret picking this place for your next date.

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..

Entire restaurant is in one small room with a bar taking up the entire left side. Tables on Valentine's Day were two feet apart and we had to squeeze past other couples to get to our table. Tablecloth was clearly stained in multiple spots. Salad took 25 minutes to come out and the lettuce was soggy and croutons were stale. We came early in the evening and the entree took almost an hour to come out despite the Menu being preset. Couples who arrived considerably after us got their entrees before we did. The single chicken cutlet on my girlfriend's chicken piccata was bone white and unseasoned. There were literally only three capers on the entire plate. Chicken Alfredo sauce was incredibly thin. Server offered Parmesan when giving us our entree and my girlfriend and I both said yes - she never came back with any. Manager came around asking how food was, we asked for parm. He said he would get some and also never came back. Within thirty seconds of taking my last bite the plates were taken away and replaced with dessert. Cannoli was rock hard and covered in wet chocolate sauce- not sure how we were supposed to eat it without making a mess. For $60 per person there are FAR better options in Austin. Positive reviews are misleading.

This was my second time reserving a table at Gino's for a friends birthday. We were so impressed last year that we agreed to celebrate all her birthdays here. I had the pleasure of bringing my boyfriend this time and another mutual friend of the birthday girl. I spoke about the escargot for a year and finally had it for the second time tonight- delicious!! We tried the fried ravioli this time and it was great. The lasagna is my go to and it did not disappoint. I'm laying in bed with a good baby now. Definitely worth checking out. Our waitresses name was Taylor and she was absolutely lovely- very patient, kind and friendly.

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.

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.

A very fun and inviting atmosphere that is complemented by the service and food. We came for a quick and easy dinner and received exactly that!

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.

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

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

The food was amazing and our server was great! It's such a good atmosphere! I would definitely go back for sure.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!