Gino’s more than just Italian!

A Hidden Gem for Lunch on Cleveland’s Westside! My family makes it a tradition to go out for lunch once a week, always hunting for something fresh and local—and Gino’s More Than Italian absolutely delivered! When I heard they had launched a new lunch offering, I didn’t hesitate to pick it for our weekly outing. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. Gino himself is not only a fantastic host, but a true professional who genuinely cares about his guests. He made his way to each table, checking in and offering a smile and kind words—something you rarely see these days. The food? Outstanding. The value? Even better. I ordered the meatball sandwich, and it was hands-down one of the best I’ve had. The meatballs were sliced perfectly to fit the toasted, crunchy bread, which impressively soaked up the flavorful sauce without turning soggy. Every bite was crisp, hearty, and comforting. My parents each ordered a pizza—pepperoni and sausage—and let’s just say one would have easily fed them both. Luckily, the leftovers made for an excellent next-day lunch! My aunt raved about her fresh, well-balanced salad, and my other aunt and uncle enjoyed both the wings and the soup—nothing but clean plates and satisfied smiles all around. Portions are generous, the pricing is fair and thoughtful, and the flavor is clearly crafted with pride. Though she wasn’t working during our visit this time, I have to give a special shoutout to Dora, one of their standout servers. In previous visits, she’s been nothing short of phenomenal—attentive, professional, and genuinely in tune with guests’ dietary needs and preferences. You’re never left with an empty glass or an unanswered question when Dora’s on the floor. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-timer, Gino’s new lunch menu is worth your time—and your appetite. We’ll absolutely be back again soon!

Mediocre food, at best, and overpriced. Pasta noodles in the Spicy Shrimp linguine were like mush. Pizza was delivered to the table lukewarm. Serving staff was good, but they are very understaffed. Overall, not impressed and won’t make an effort to try again.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

The waiter was helpful. The food was delicious! Bartender Jess was great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really really good pizza! I’ve never had a bad experience here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food here is absolutely incredible. Every dish is full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The service was top-notch, the staff was friendly, attentive, and really made the whole experience feel special. On top of that, the atmosphere is just so relaxing and fun, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay longer and enjoy the vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meatball, Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Parm

We tried this place for the first time tonight... we were absolutely delighted! Dora is an amazing server, and the food is wonderful. We are looking forward to coming back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome food! Owner shows that he truly cares by greeting everyone that comes thru the door!

Veal was dynamite!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Funny story. Years ago I used to work at the location when it was Paninis. Any how the food was great. Service was excellent we were seated right away and attended to right away as well when we sat down. I will definitely be back for more food and hospitality at this location.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Carbonara, Chicken Alfredo, Meatball Plate

Very short staffed

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Gino’s is going down hill, and it breaks my heart. I love supporting local businesses, and I love Italian food, and this place has such potential, but has gone downhill so badly in the past year that I will not be returning.

The quality of the cuisine is poor, food from the kitchen is slow, and the pricing is too expensive for the experience delivered.

I dined at Gino’s today, sat at the bar with a nice bartender named Jess, got a glass of wine and the bruschetta and sausage and pepper sliders. The bruschetta was terrible, the bread was triple thick, burnt. The sliders had a tiny piece of uncut sausage, and too much bread. And it took too long to come out.

I’m rooting for the owner, he’s a nice guy and I wish him the best. The restaurant business is tough, especially in Strongsville, there’s competition everywhere. On a positive note, the place is clean and when they open up the patio they have a nice outdoor bar and dining experience as of a year ago.

Friendly and courteous staff. They are short staffed, but worked as quickly as they could.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gino's food never disappoints.
The only issue is we never seem to get the bread we ask for AND it's SO good. ( take- out orders)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Alfredo, Spicy Shrimp Linguine

At Ginos now, and have currently been waiting an hour for my food. I’ve been here once before and ordered takeout a few times. The takeout is usually ready in 25 minutes so I’m not sure why we’ve been waiting an extremely long time for everything today. Server didn’t even bring bread until the salad came….

In the same breath we watched another couple come in after us and get most of their food before us.

The food is usually pretty good. Wondering what the difference is today in how long it’s taking versus when we pick up. My boyfriend isn’t happy with how the salmon tastes or how his pasta is seasoned. And my Mussels are overcooked 😪

Bad experience overall.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Me and my boyfriend came to dine in on valentine’s day and oh my gosh…. best chicken parm i’ve ever had. I got chicken parm and he got pepperoni pizza, which was also delicious. I feel like the prices were reasonable because of the portion and the quality of the dish. Our waitress was so kind and always made sure we had enough to drink. Very happy we chose to go there :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Italian Wedding Soup