Visited on 11.20.2025. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed, when I explored Marshall. However, I am Posting pictures of the building and the historical marker about its importance to the city.
Stefanie Paonessa
We’ve dined at The Ginocchio several times and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and food — it’s a charming restaurant with a lot of character and truly fantastic dishes. Unfortunately, our most recent visit as a party of six (four adults and two children) was disappointing from a service standpoint.
We were initially seated at a small table but were quickly and kindly moved to a larger, more comfortable one. Our server took our drink order — water for everyone and one glass of wine — but it took about 20 minutes to receive them, and a request for a kid’s cup was overlooked. When our meals arrived, it was exactly an hour after ordering, and only half the table’s food came out at first. The rest followed several minutes later, and a few items were missing.
That said, the food itself was excellent — flavorful, well-prepared, and consistent with what we’ve come to expect from The Ginocchio. The kitchen clearly knows what they’re doing. However, the service lagged significantly. Our server checked in about every 15 minutes, and while polite, the attention level didn’t match the standard typically associated with the type of restaurant (higher end).
When the bill arrived, we were surprised to see an automatic 20% gratuity added for a party of six. Management explained that this POLICY is listed on the menu, though none of us noticed it there or online. While I understand automatic gratuities are becoming more common, tipping should remain a gesture of appreciation for good service, not an expectation or obligation. Gratuities are a gift from the customer, given in recognition of attentive and quality service — not a guaranteed commission based on meal price.
To their credit, the manager did stop by our table a few times to apologize for the delay, explaining that a large party elsewhere in the restaurant had slowed things down. The restaurant seemed busy but not unmanageable.
In short: the food was wonderful, but the service and pacing fell short this time. I hope management takes this feedback to heart, as The Ginocchio remains a beautiful spot with tremendous culinary potential — it just needs more consistency in service and transparency around tipping policies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Missa Hancock
We went here for the first time for our anniversary and it was spectacular!! The seafood fettuccine & skirt steak were amazing! And the crème brûlée is the best I’ve ever had! Great experience! 10 stars!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zeke Barrett
Our first time visiting this little gem in Marshall, TX and it did not disappoint. Liz was a server and she provides the best service that anyone can ask for and that was with her helping with a very large group as well from what I observed. For appetizers, we had the fried artichokes, jumbo lump crab cake, and the oysters reynaldo. For the main course, we had the 18oz cowboy ribeye and the halibut blackened and for dessert, the homemade ice cream, creme brulee, and the black forest cake. All the dishes were amazing! The atmosphere is wonderful and clean and make sure to check out their bar. If you go, ask for Liz.
Went to celebrate and wanted a quiet atmosphere with good food and was definitely impressed. Service was exceptional and the food was incredible. Would definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christie
Really good food and service. Little on the pricey side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Wilson
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedge Salad
Stella Barrow
Never disappointed. Mr. Louder milk knows how to hire, train, engage, run this fabulous restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Savannah Jones
So we will start with the Pro's : my sweet tea was so good and refreshing, definitely loved it. Also those rolls and sweet butter were like if they came from heaven. Con's: we came out spending almost 275 for our meal. They remind me of a knock off brand of salt grass, but not good and wayyy over priced( salt grass is where it's at) my husband got the gumbo plate and he was as if it was covered in ragu tomato sauce. I got the chicken caper plate (I can't remember the name exactly) honestly the chicken was so bland and the shredded veggies didn't complement each other. They are NOT a kid friendly place. So we ordered the side of Alfredo and added chicken. Which came out to 25 buck for a damn side plate?!?!. Yeah definitely won't be back. Unfortunately it was a beautiful historical place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kim George
It was my first time visiting this restaurant. I will return
I love this place. The service is great. The food is amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Williams
Consistently outstanding Food, Service, and Bar experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorrie Newton
We were in town for an event. Found the restaurant on line. It says it is open till 10. We arrived at 8:55. The hostess asked us to wait a minute she had to see if they had anything available???? There were plenty of tables open. She came back at 9:00 and said the kitchen closed at 9!
Service: 1
J B
Great food! Best steak I've ever had! Great atmosphere, and staff! Little pricey, but worth every penny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Burnett
Amazing!!! Our waiter Tyler gave the best advice. Hubs had negroni and I had a cucumber smash. Both excellent!! He recommended the specials Australian Wagyu beef and halibut with crab. Both were amazing and positively melted in your mouth! Finished with a grasshopper and shared the black forest cake. I'm gluten-free and they were very conscious of it and made recommendations accordingly. Everything was amazing. Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had and we are foodies. Will definitely be back.
Visited on 11.20.2025. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed, when I explored Marshall. However, I am Posting pictures of the building and the historical marker about its importance to the city.
We’ve dined at The Ginocchio several times and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and food — it’s a charming restaurant with a lot of character and truly fantastic dishes. Unfortunately, our most recent visit as a party of six (four adults and two children) was disappointing from a service standpoint.
We were initially seated at a small table but were quickly and kindly moved to a larger, more comfortable one. Our server took our drink order — water for everyone and one glass of wine — but it took about 20 minutes to receive them, and a request for a kid’s cup was overlooked. When our meals arrived, it was exactly an hour after ordering, and only half the table’s food came out at first. The rest followed several minutes later, and a few items were missing.
That said, the food itself was excellent — flavorful, well-prepared, and consistent with what we’ve come to expect from The Ginocchio. The kitchen clearly knows what they’re doing. However, the service lagged significantly. Our server checked in about every 15 minutes, and while polite, the attention level didn’t match the standard typically associated with the type of restaurant (higher end).
When the bill arrived, we were surprised to see an automatic 20% gratuity added for a party of six. Management explained that this POLICY is listed on the menu, though none of us noticed it there or online. While I understand automatic gratuities are becoming more common, tipping should remain a gesture of appreciation for good service, not an expectation or obligation. Gratuities are a gift from the customer, given in recognition of attentive and quality service — not a guaranteed commission based on meal price.
To their credit, the manager did stop by our table a few times to apologize for the delay, explaining that a large party elsewhere in the restaurant had slowed things down. The restaurant seemed busy but not unmanageable.
In short: the food was wonderful, but the service and pacing fell short this time. I hope management takes this feedback to heart, as The Ginocchio remains a beautiful spot with tremendous culinary potential — it just needs more consistency in service and transparency around tipping policies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
We went here for the first time for our anniversary and it was spectacular!! The seafood fettuccine & skirt steak were amazing! And the crème brûlée is the best I’ve ever had! Great experience! 10 stars!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first time visiting this little gem in Marshall, TX and it did not disappoint. Liz was a server and she provides the best service that anyone can ask for and that was with her helping with a very large group as well from what I observed. For appetizers, we had the fried artichokes, jumbo lump crab cake, and the oysters reynaldo. For the main course, we had the 18oz cowboy ribeye and the halibut blackened and for dessert, the homemade ice cream, creme brulee, and the black forest cake. All the dishes were amazing! The atmosphere is wonderful and clean and make sure to check out their bar. If you go, ask for Liz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Ribeye 14 Oz, Creme Brulee, Oysters Reynaldo
Went to celebrate and wanted a quiet atmosphere with good food and was definitely impressed. Service was exceptional and the food was incredible. Would definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good food and service. Little on the pricey side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedge Salad
Never disappointed. Mr. Louder milk knows how to hire, train, engage, run this fabulous restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So we will start with the Pro's : my sweet tea was so good and refreshing, definitely loved it. Also those rolls and sweet butter were like if they came from heaven.
Con's: we came out spending almost 275 for our meal. They remind me of a knock off brand of salt grass, but not good and wayyy over priced( salt grass is where it's at) my husband got the gumbo plate and he was as if it was covered in ragu tomato sauce. I got the chicken caper plate (I can't remember the name exactly) honestly the chicken was so bland and the shredded veggies didn't complement each other. They are NOT a kid friendly place. So we ordered the side of Alfredo and added chicken. Which came out to 25 buck for a damn side plate?!?!. Yeah definitely won't be back. Unfortunately it was a beautiful historical place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
It was my first time visiting this restaurant. I will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I love this place. The service is great. The food is amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Consistently outstanding Food, Service, and Bar experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were in town for an event. Found the restaurant on line. It says it is open till 10. We arrived at 8:55. The hostess asked us to wait a minute she had to see if they had anything available???? There were plenty of tables open. She came back at 9:00 and said the kitchen closed at 9!
Service: 1
Great food! Best steak I've ever had! Great atmosphere, and staff! Little pricey, but worth every penny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing!!! Our waiter Tyler gave the best advice. Hubs had negroni and I had a cucumber smash. Both excellent!! He recommended the specials Australian Wagyu beef and halibut with crab. Both were amazing and positively melted in your mouth! Finished with a grasshopper and shared the black forest cake. I'm gluten-free and they were very conscious of it and made recommendations accordingly. Everything was amazing. Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had and we are foodies. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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