I had high hopes for Gaudino’s after hearing so many wonderful things and Italian is my absolute go-to for going out to eat but unfortunately I was completely underwhelmed. I will say, the ambiance is beautiful and I liked the dim lighting. Their market looks great with a variety of cold cuts, salads, pastas and other pantry items. I ordered the Eggplant Parmesan. The food is delicious, but the portions are ridiculously small. We ordered two appetizers to share, plus our meals and dessert and I didn’t feel full. I wasn’t even that hungry to begin with but the portions were very sparse especially for the price-point. I have never left an Italian restaurant without feeling stuffed or having leftovers. The service was another big turnoff, as we felt rushed and our server was not very friendly/cheerful and it really seemed like she did not want to be there that Friday night. We had a 7:30p reservation, they closed at 9, and there were only a couple other tables while we were there. A young busser kept constantly coming over asking to clear our plates when there was clearly food left on it. I appreciate the efforts but it was excessive, every couple of minutes. Very off experience and I’m not sure I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Natalie Gross
I love the calamari, light fresh tender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti
Joe Ripari
Service and food here are great. I eat here 2-3 times a month at least mostly for lunch. Definitely would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread and Oil, Tiramisu, Sausage and Peppers
Lindsay G.
I had high hopes for Gaudino's after hearing so many wonderful things and Italian is my absolute go-to for going out to eat but unfortunately I was completely underwhelmed. I will say, the ambiance is beautiful and I liked the dim lighting. Their market looks great with a variety of cold cuts, salads, pastas and other pantry items. I ordered the Eggplant Parmesan. The food is delicious, but the portions are ridiculously small. We ordered two appetizers to share, plus our meals and dessert and I didn't feel full. I wasn't even that hungry to begin with but the portions were very sparse especially for the price-point. I have never left an Italian restaurant without feeling stuffed or having leftovers. The service was another big turnoff, as we felt rushed and our server was not very friendly/cheerful and it really seemed like she did not want to be there that Friday night. We had a 7:30p reservation, they closed at 9, and there were only a couple other tables while we were there. A young busser kept constantly coming over asking to clear our plates when there was clearly food left on it. I appreciate the efforts but it was excessive, every couple of minutes. Very off experience and I'm not sure I'll be back.
David S.
My favorite restaurant in St Clair Shores. I have eaten here many times. Our food and service have always been excellent.
marie povilaitis
Service was exceptional and food was fabulous! Very busy so get a reservation!Parking: Pretty full during busy times.
The food is far from being authentic and the prices are outrageous. The sauce on most dishes is simply not good. The service and employees are fantastic. The atmosphere is immersive except for the modern pop music at an “Italian” restaurant. The best food combo here is a coffee and tiramisu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Stephanie Simmons
We had pizza, meat balls, peppers/sausage, salad, chicken parmesan, filet with mushroom gravy, bolganase. Everything was very good. We came for a company meeting so we had a private room. The service was great as well!
Vegetarian options: Plainly marked vegetarian options. They were able to accommodate the vegan in our group nicely. The pasta is egg-free.The ravioli with blistered cherry tomatoes was exceptional. 10/10 will return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ravioli Emilia Romagna
Matthew L.
This place has received rave reviews for years, and recently my wife and I finally made it to Gaudinos for a dinner date. Let me say, the food itself is not the issue, our appetizer was good and our meals were very tasty. The portions were a little on the small side, but not a one-bite plate by any means. The service was another story. As we walked in behind another couple who was happily greeted by the host and server, we waited our turn to a very snarky, short response from the host. We were seated, our waitress came by once every 15 minutes, if I'm generous. The dish crew were nice and pleasant, but they were also high school aged kids who hadn't had the life sucked out of them by this atrocious establishment. It appears to me, that unless you are a regular debutante, you are relegated to the sidelines and your patronage is not of particular importance. All in all, there are better places to spend you money and night out than going here. 3 stars for decent food and drinks.
Guiliana was amazing! She was as so helpful and had recommendations ready knowing it was our first time here, and Joe brought a lot of positivity and parmesan to our table too. Food was incredible. Thank you for a great night out!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melvin Zehnpfennig
Best Hot Roast Beef ? this side of the Mississippi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Neil
Love the meatball
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nonna Marra's Meatballs
Tonya Edmonds
They were on top of things constantly food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread and Oil, Bruschetta
Ashley Jerzewski
The restaurant has a great vibe, very nice looking and modern inside. The menu is a little overcreative. I expected basil to be in the pesto I ordered, but that is not how they make it there, so the flavor seemed dull. It was not bad by any means, just not for me. Also, the cannolis taste like fruit loops (they use lime in the filling) when you're not expecting that it just throws off the taste buds a bit.
I had high hopes for Gaudino’s after hearing so many wonderful things and Italian is my absolute go-to for going out to eat but unfortunately I was completely underwhelmed. I will say, the ambiance is beautiful and I liked the dim lighting. Their market looks great with a variety of cold cuts, salads, pastas and other pantry items. I ordered the Eggplant Parmesan. The food is delicious, but the portions are ridiculously small. We ordered two appetizers to share, plus our meals and dessert and I didn’t feel full. I wasn’t even that hungry to begin with but the portions were very sparse especially for the price-point. I have never left an Italian restaurant without feeling stuffed or having leftovers. The service was another big turnoff, as we felt rushed and our server was not very friendly/cheerful and it really seemed like she did not want to be there that Friday night. We had a 7:30p reservation, they closed at 9, and there were only a couple other tables while we were there. A young busser kept constantly coming over asking to clear our plates when there was clearly food left on it. I appreciate the efforts but it was excessive, every couple of minutes. Very off experience and I’m not sure I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
I love the calamari, light fresh tender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti
Service and food here are great. I eat here 2-3 times a month at least mostly for lunch. Definitely would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread and Oil, Tiramisu, Sausage and Peppers
I had high hopes for Gaudino's after hearing so many wonderful things and Italian is my absolute go-to for going out to eat but unfortunately I was completely underwhelmed. I will say, the ambiance is beautiful and I liked the dim lighting. Their market looks great with a variety of cold cuts, salads, pastas and other pantry items. I ordered the Eggplant Parmesan. The food is delicious, but the portions are ridiculously small. We ordered two appetizers to share, plus our meals and dessert and I didn't feel full. I wasn't even that hungry to begin with but the portions were very sparse especially for the price-point. I have never left an Italian restaurant without feeling stuffed or having leftovers. The service was another big turnoff, as we felt rushed and our server was not very friendly/cheerful and it really seemed like she did not want to be there that Friday night. We had a 7:30p reservation, they closed at 9, and there were only a couple other tables while we were there. A young busser kept constantly coming over asking to clear our plates when there was clearly food left on it. I appreciate the efforts but it was excessive, every couple of minutes. Very off experience and I'm not sure I'll be back.
My favorite restaurant in St Clair Shores. I have eaten here many times. Our food and service have always been excellent.
Service was exceptional and food was fabulous! Very busy so get a reservation!Parking: Pretty full during busy times.
Recommended dishes: Ravioli Emilia Romagna, Octopus, Nonna Marra's Meatballs
The food is far from being authentic and the prices are outrageous. The sauce on most dishes is simply not good. The service and employees are fantastic. The atmosphere is immersive except for the modern pop music at an “Italian” restaurant. The best food combo here is a coffee and tiramisu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
We had pizza, meat balls, peppers/sausage, salad, chicken parmesan, filet with mushroom gravy, bolganase. Everything was very good. We came for a company meeting so we had a private room. The service was great as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Chicken Parmigiana, Nonna Marra's Meatballs
Vegetarian options: Plainly marked vegetarian options. They were able to accommodate the vegan in our group nicely. The pasta is egg-free.The ravioli with blistered cherry tomatoes was exceptional. 10/10 will return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ravioli Emilia Romagna
This place has received rave reviews for years, and recently my wife and I finally made it to Gaudinos for a dinner date. Let me say, the food itself is not the issue, our appetizer was good and our meals were very tasty. The portions were a little on the small side, but not a one-bite plate by any means. The service was another story. As we walked in behind another couple who was happily greeted by the host and server, we waited our turn to a very snarky, short response from the host. We were seated, our waitress came by once every 15 minutes, if I'm generous. The dish crew were nice and pleasant, but they were also high school aged kids who hadn't had the life sucked out of them by this atrocious establishment. It appears to me, that unless you are a regular debutante, you are relegated to the sidelines and your patronage is not of particular importance. All in all, there are better places to spend you money and night out than going here. 3 stars for decent food and drinks.
Restaurantji Recommends
Guiliana was amazing! She was as so helpful and had recommendations ready knowing it was our first time here, and Joe brought a lot of positivity and parmesan to our table too. Food was incredible. Thank you for a great night out!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Hot Roast Beef ? this side of the Mississippi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the meatball
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nonna Marra's Meatballs
They were on top of things constantly food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread and Oil, Bruschetta
The restaurant has a great vibe, very nice looking and modern inside. The menu is a little overcreative. I expected basil to be in the pesto I ordered, but that is not how they make it there, so the flavor seemed dull. It was not bad by any means, just not for me. Also, the cannolis taste like fruit loops (they use lime in the filling) when you're not expecting that it just throws off the taste buds a bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4