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Gino

780 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021
at 61st St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-758-4466 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    4.0 out of 10

    1 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Italian

Hours

Daily, noon-10:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 59th St.; N, R, W at Lexington Ave.-59th St.

Prices

$17.95-$29.95

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Lunch

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

The zebras on the red walls at this restaurant have been mesmerizing kids since it opened in 1945. The menu includes non-designer Italian items like chicken à la cacciatore, veal Marsala, and manicotti. The pastina in brodo can beat the pants off any chicken soup, with stars added as a bonus. Tables are close together, so Gino is better for older kids, who will feel very grown-up here.

4.0 "Not Recommended"
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Depressing, old, and overpriced

JRP623 from 10009 | Posted on 10/22/08

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Food: 6
Service: 4
Décor: 4
Value: 2

Among the 60+ age demographic that filled every table (except mine) there were fashionistas and sharp suits, probably because they remember Gino's better days. Besides being an Italian "institution" in New York, the flourescent lighting, stale bread, and very odd...Read More

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