Sara Herndon

the food here is so amazing!! we’re from out of town and we came here twice in four days because it’s just that good. their spaghetti alla scampi is the best dish in my opinion, the sauce is so rich and flavorful. it was slightly different each time i had it, which i don’t even mind because you can tell it’s being made from scratch that way and not just out of a tub from sysco. the atmosphere is very nice too. small and fancy but not so fancy that you feel uncomfortable, it’s very warm and inviting. you may feel a bit awkward at times because it is quite a small place so sometimes you’re close to other tables but the food makes you not care anymore! the servers are also very sweet and there’s a man that i think is a manager or owner he’s nice as well. overall i absolutely love this place and i’ll be coming to eat everytime im in austin!!

Katrina Benuska

After traveling all day we stumbled upon this gem. We were hungry for real food, not drive thru. It was 15 minutes until it closed and the staff welcomed us warmly. The feeling we got when we opened the door was like walking into mom’s house when dinner was ready. The food was flavorful and exactly what we were looking for. This restaurant was very clean and elegantly decorated. Thank you to the staff for making our long day end peacefully and filling our bellies!! We will come back when we are in the neighborhood again.

Matthew Williams-Santiago

If you live in Mueller/Windsor park this is the perfect date night spot if you’re still looking to treat your lady to somewhere nice but not having to drive the distance to downtown. Ive driven past the storefront a million times before and I wish I went sooner. The food was amazing, genuinely the best Italian food Ive had.

Mia Blankenship

I have only good things to say about this spot — DELICIOUS food, super friendly staff, great drinks, and the best atmosphere (especially for a date night). I will definitely be coming back soon. We came here to celebrate my birthday and they made me feel so special. Added to my list of favorite Austin spots!!!

David Fuentes

The food was so good I completely forgot to take a picture. Owner Deinnis personally welcomed our group, and Chef Manuel checked in to make sure every dish was on point. They were definitely not stingy with the drinks. Whether you’re with friends or out for a date night, this place is on it with amazing food, group dining vibes, and top-notch, professional service.

Jose Olague

If I could describe it with one or 2 words it would be intimate and authentic. The food is delicious, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere and environment is great, low lighting and perfect for a date. The service is great and I love how Dennis is very attentive and always holds great conversation. I will be coming here very often as I found the closest and most authentic Italian food. They live up to the name specially after new management. My favorite plate so far is the chicken piccata! MUST TRY! Also, if you get to sit at the bar, Cindy makes the best drinks and she’ll take care of you.

Ov Sal

Best authentic Italian food in Austin. beautiful and cozy atmosphere. I ordered the ribeye, medium rare and it just melted in my mouth by far one of the best steaks I have ever had. For desert a Keylime pie for dessert and a great old-fashioned.

Brown Grrl

Thank you Daniel for your excellent service. I’m not a huge fan of Cesar salads the dressing is just a no for me but this in house dressing passed the test. (I don’t think it had anchovies) The pasta was cooked perfectly the red sauce was robust. The best chicken parm I’ve had in a while. The breading was well seasoned and added that extra zing. The chicken Alfredo must be the best thing on Olathe menu it was at nearly every table. So I got a few fork fulls… FANTASTIC I’ll be back for that it was creamy and as good as it looks. They were generous with the sauce. I think they’re making the pasta in there. About that cheesecake ummm It was velvety, I was ok with it not having any crust but It wasn’t cold enough and missing that sweetness I crave and nope the cherry drizzle didn’t do it. That was a let down. But the atmosphere is nice, full bar if you desire a drink limited parking.

+4

Jennifer Martinez

We have been trying to find a nice Italian authentic restaurant in Austin… and we finally found it. This place reminds me of Italy. Both their tomato base and Alfredo sauces are phenomenal. The Chicken parmigiana and meatballs are also great; total favorite. We absolutely would recommend this place 😊👌🏻

+4

Amber Lee

Right off the I-35 lies your next Italian date night spot. Gino’s is a cozy spot serving up savory pasta in a quiet, intimate setting. The service is great, and the interior screams Italian restaurant (in a good way). Our waitress was phenomenal, making jokes, taking photos of us, and giving fantastic dining recommendations. We were there for a birthday dinner so we came as a large party and everything from arrival to the end was very smooth and done with fantastic service. Parking is easy to find but you may have to settle for the accompanying lots as their front of house lot is somewhat small. Our party ordered many different things but what we ate/tried were the house bread, burrata, gnocchi di pesce, spaghetti e polpette, chocolate cake, and the tiramisu. We also ordered their berry cosmo as a drink. Here’s a quick rundown of everything we ate: the house bread was great, crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. The burrata was creamy and pretty filling, well balanced. The gnocchi di pesce was very good with chunks of fish and shrimp throughout, very filing and savory. The spaghetti e polpette was surprisingly a miss; it was unexpectedly spicy and the texture was a bit al dente. The chocolate cake was very rich, absolutely delicious with every bite. The tiramisu was perfect, creamy and full of coffee flavor. Last but not least, the berry cosmo was sweet yet powerful, a bit too strong for our liking but we can see how others would love it alongside their meal. By the end of our meal we were very happy with the food, service, and atmosphere. The price was a bit high but that’s to be expected in an Italian restaurant of this quality. Even when we were there till past closing they never made us feel rushed and took care of us like we were the first customers of the day. Gino’s is a great spot for an intimate date night or for anyone looking for good, classic Italian food. We recommend it to anyone looking for a spot in the area to eat or go out on a nice date.

+7

Meg Gallagher

For the price, this just wasn't worth it. The bruschetta came with shredded mozz which was grainy and on thick cuts of bread. The tagliatelle arrabiatta sauce was a little watery, the chicken in the picatta was rather tough to cut even though it was thinly sliced, and the bread was more like a yeast roll - not what I'd expect for an Italian restaurant. I was also surprised that the parmesan cheese topper was pre-grated and served out of a bowl - even chains like Macaroni Grill shred fresh parm over your pasta. Our server was lovely though!

Visited this place last night on the day before Valentines with a party of 10, the reservation made two weeks prior. Waited over 30 minutes before we were approached to take appetizer orders – an additional 45 minutes before they showed up, the short version is after we put in our food orders-The total time was 2 1/2 hours without food, arriving at the table. They provided some appetizers on the house to hold us over, but never made even the smallest effort to apologize for what was simply a terrible experience. Cannot recommend, especially as all of the tables around us in the full restaurant we’re receiving their food. As In Austin native, I am reluctant to leave any kind of reviews generally, but this one has to be left so as to warn other large groups to be aware. Austin is competitive. Do better.

James G

Ordered to go on a Saturday night, was excited to finally try this place. Atmosphere looked lively and the service was efficient but pasta was bland (carbonara) not much sauce a small portion for price $30. Probably wouldn’t come back