Gino’s Italian Restaurant

There are many Italian restaurants in Baton Rouge, but it seems none is more revered than Gino’s. Neither my companions nor myself had eaten here in 10 or more years, but we all seemed to have an unexplainable score to settle with this bastion of Italian eats. Our imaginary score cards ready, we entered the legendary lair with trepidation.

When we arrived on a recent Friday, the softly but amply lit restaurant was half full. Quickly after being seated, the restaurant filled to capacity. As restaurants get crowded, the noise level can become unbearably loud. I was fearful that Gino’s would be no different, but I needn’t have worried, as none of us ever struggled to be heard. Point one: Gino’s. Click here to read our food critic’s full review.