I have never had a bad experience at Gino's, and have eaten there dozens of times - it's one of my favorite restaurants in Portland. They make great martinis, wonderful budget wine list and the service has always been friendly. Reading other postings here, I'm not sure what happened for these people. It is a neighborhood place, so if you're expecting Pazzo, it's not. It gets very crowded, expect a wait and don't go there if you're feeling in a hurry. I have found Gino's to be on par or better than most Italian restaurants I've been to in the North End in Boston or in New York or San Francisco - wonderful home cooking!
Pros: Caesar Salad, drinks, steak
Cons: long wait, impatient patrons
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