Gino's

Em Avendano

As a lifetime West Mo resident, Gino’s will always have a special place in my heart. Whether it be a celebration dinner with my family or a night out with friends, it never fails to impress. A personal favorite is the puttanesca, however I most recently tried the penne vodka, which was super great too! I’ve almost always received impeccable service, except for my recent trip where the waiters were quite short, but I understand it’s busy and things happen. I definitely recommend getting reservations, because even Monday nights are happening. Perfect stop before an evening at the bluff or just around Sellwood.

Mia Polechetti

My favorite restaurant in Portland. It’s absolutely incredible every time. I’m sure anything on the menu is delicious but we always either get Grandma Jean’s, the mussel pasta, or lasagna. We always take leftovers home!

Jim Woolfrey

They have the best <fill-in-the-blank with name of traditional Italian food> in town. And by far the best Caesar salad to be found anywhere. Great bar. Great atmosphere. Great service. Gino’s is likely my favorite restaurant in all of Portland. I have a hard time thinking of any place I’d rather dine. I wish I could have an extra star to offer (“I give them 6 out of 5 stars!”). Dare I say “best restaurant in Portland?”. (Well, except… sometimes my desire to go there strikes me later in the evening, so the only fault I can think of is their kitchen sometimes closes before my desire for their food is satisfied, but that’s more on me than on them.). Great place.

Adam B

I really enjoyed the Grandma Jean's pasta, which the menu says was made by the chef's Nonna. The richness of the tomatoes are the basis for a wonderfully strong sauce. While some will not enjoy the strong rosemary flavor, it didn't overpower the tomato. We also got the beet salad, which was good. My spouse enjoyed the Alla Vodka. The iced tea was also good...perhaps Steven Smith Tea. Regarding COVID: We went Saturday, but early at 4:30, to avoid crowds. That was successful, although the waiting area was heavily populated by 5:15.