Gino’s Restaurant

Reviews

• Joellen S.

  star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

  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.

• Linda C.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  I've been eating at this local spot since the early 2000's.  We stopped at Gino's on the way to see family in Baton Rouge and it hasn't changed a bit.  Same great customer service and the same friendly faces.  
  
  I recommend the arancine and the Italian salad for a light lunch.  
  
  Thanks y'all for another great experience!!

• Rebecca B.

  star star star star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  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 !

• Mary B.

  star star star star star 21 May 2026

  This is one of my favorite restaurants. From the hostess at the front door greeting you. To the photos on the wall of Mama Gino dishing out food to the Italian opera singer, Pavoratti, you know you are entering a really old school Italian restaurant. Gino's is a real family restaurant. Gino is often seen visiting with the diners. Everything is delicious on the

• Peter S.

  star star star star star 7 May 2026

  A great Italian restaurant with a long history in BR's food scene. A must go for dates or special occasions.