Gino’s Fine Italian Food Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Gino’s Fine Italian Food, where authentic Italian flavors meet a casual, inviting atmosphere in Salinas, CA. This charming eatery specializes in a delightful fusion of traditional dishes and modern tastes, catering to both lunch and dinner crowds. Whether you're stopping by for a relaxing brunch or a dinner gathering, Gino's has something for everyone.

  • Appetizers: Indulge in Zia Gina's meatballs braised in a flavorful tomato garlic sauce or the crispy calamari strips paired with homemade tartar sauce.
  • Salads: Try the famous Gino's Salad, a vibrant mix of baby spinach, prosciutto, and candied walnuts.
  • Vegan and Vegetarian Options: Gino’s ensures inclusivity with a plethora of vegetarian options and vegan alternatives.

The outdoor seating and friendly service make it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal, while the full bar invites you to unwind with an Italian wine or cocktail. Come experience the heart of Italy at Gino's!

Lunch Appetizers

Zia Gina's Meatballs Lunch

Housemade meatballs braised in a spicy or mild tomato garlic sauce.

$10.99

Calamari Strips

Lightly cooked, breaded calamari strips, served with homemade tartat sauce.

$13.99

Garlic Cheese Stix

Served with garlic butter, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese served with marinara sauce.

$9.99

Ralphs Sweet and Spicy "Thai Style" Calamari Lunch

Calamari strips coated in panko, fried to perfection with jalapenos and lemon, then tossed in a delicious sweet and spicy Thai sauce and sprinlked with sesame seeds.

$13.99

Bruschetta Lunch

Toasted French bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil.

$6.99

Bruschetta Genovese Lunch

Pesto, pine nuts and goat cheese.

$6.99

Garlic Bread Lunch

6 pieces. Add cheese for an additional charge.

$6.99

Caesar Salad

Fresh romaine tossed with our special dressing, topped with homemade croutons and Parmesan cheese.

$7.99

House Salad Lunch

Mixed greens and seasonal vegetables.

$6.99

Insalata Caprese Clasio

Tomatoes, fresh basil, sea salt, fresh mozzarella, virgin oliv oil.

$11.99

California Tomato-Avocado Caprese Lunch

Tomatoes, avocado, fresh basil, sea salt, fresh mozzarella, virgin olive oil.

$14.00

Roasted Golden and Ruby Red Beet Salad

Mix spinach, bacon, sun-flower seeds, orange segments, goat cheese and raspberry vinaigrette.

$12.99

Our Famous Gino's Salad

Baby spinach, arugula, prosciutto chips, manchego cheese, pears, candied walnuts and dry cranberries, black mission fig agel modena balsamic vinaigrette.

$10.99

Lunch Salads

Lunch Entree Salads

Crispy Calamari Salad

Fresh mixed salad topped with our ever - popular calamari and all the trimmings.

$16.99

Our House Caesar Salad W/Grilled Chicken

Crisp romaine tossed in our creamy dressing, shaved pecorino romano cheese, croutons, tomatoes and cucumber.

$16.99

Mediterranean Salad w/Grilled Chicken

Mixed fresh baby greens, cucumber, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, caramelized walnuts, fresh pear, raspberry vinaigrette.

$16.99

Our "Proteina" Salad w/Grilled Chicken

Young greens, spinach, roasted beets, red quinoa, goat cheese crumbles, avocado, hard-boiled egg and balsamic vinaigrette.

$16.99

Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce

Our original dish first served in 1974 by Luigi and Angelina Bozzo. This is what started it all and the sauce is still made the same way Grandma made it. Substitute penne or fettuccini at no additional charge. Meatballs, meat sauce, mushrooms, Italian sausage add for an additional charge. Also can be ordered Aglio e olio.

$16.99

Gilroy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Lunch

Tender shrimp sauteed with fresh Gilroy garlic, tomatoes, basil and baby spinach. Tossed with freshly cooked fettuccini pasta in our creamy Alfredo sauce.

$19.99

Castroville Chicken Alfredo Pasta Lunch

Chicken, bacon, artichoke hearts, tomato, garlic and spinach are tossed with freshly cooked penne pasta then smothered in a delicious creamy garlic and herb Alfredo sauce.

$19.99

Capellini al Naturale Pasta Lunch

Angel hair pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. Add sauteed grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.

$15.99

Shrimp Fettuccine

Tender shrimp. Served with either a fresh tomato and basil sauce, or a light cream sauce, blackened shrimp available upon request.

$19.99

Fettuccine Alfredo Lunch

Fettuccine noodles served with our very own Alfredo sauce. Add grilled chicken or sauteed vegetables for an additional charge.

$16.99

Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Lunch

Blackened chicken breast, sauteed in butter and garlic, simmered in cream sauce, served over a bed of fettuccine.

$19.99

Beef Ravioli

Choice of meatballs, sausage, or meat sauce.

$16.99

Beef Spaghetti

Choice of meatballs, sausage, or meat sauce.

$16.99

Cheese Ravioi Lunch

Choice of Alfredo sauce or marinara.

$16.99

Spaghetti Carbonara Lunch

Sauteed pancetta and bacon, tossed with spaghetti in an egg and cream sauce.

$19.99

Canneloni Lunch

3 homemade crepe pasta, rolled and filled with a meat and spinach filling, topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce.

$17.99

Manicotti Lunch

3 homemade crepe pasta, rolled and filled with a meat and spinach filling, topped with our homemade zesty marinara sauce.

$17.99

Chicken Picatta Pasta

Substitute Abalone style calamari steak for an additional charge. Sauteed chicken breast, lemon caper sauce, mashed potatoes and vegetables.

$20.99

Chicken Marsala Portobello Pasta

Grilled chicken breast topped with portobello Marsala wine cream sauce, over penne pasta.

$20.99

Calamari and Chips Pasta

Golden fried calamari and crispy fries. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.

$17.99

Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Substitute Abalone style calamari steak for an additional charge. Breaded breast of chicken baked in tomato sauce and topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Eggplant can be substituted.

$20.99

Beef Rib Eye

Tender 12 oz rib-eye steak seasoned with our special blend of herbs and grilled to your liking.

$34.99

Lunch Pastas and Entrees

Lunch Our Famous Angus Burgers

The Next Level Burger

1/2 lb. behemoth Angus ground beef patty covered with melted creamy brie cheese, caramelized sweet red onion, horseradish aioli on a LaBrea ciabatta bun.

$16.99

Classic Angus Chuck Burger

Angus beef burger.

$14.99

Ralph's "BLT" Burger

1/2 lb. Angus patty, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and my 1000 Island sauce.

$15.99

Grilled Chicken "Club" Sandwich

Tender chicken breast grilled to perfection served with hardwood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, avocado and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.

$15.99

Oven-Bake Smoked Bacon Jack Chicken Sandwich

Sliced grilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, smoked cheese, smoked bacon, on La Brea ciabatta bread with our ranch dressing.

$15.99

Cafe Steak Sandwich

Topped with caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese, 8 oz. rib-eye cher-grilled and a garlic aioli, on a roll with a pile of fries.

$17.99

Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwich

Homemade meatballs topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on a roll and baked in our pizza oven.

$15.99

Calamari Steak Sandwich

Jumbo breaded calamari on a toasted roll with tomato, pickles, lettuce and tartar sauce.

$16.99

Ralph's Rib-Eye Steak Sandwich

8 oz. rib-eye char-grilled, served on my toasted garlic bread with all the trimmings and a pile of fries.

$17.99

Lunch Signature Sandwiches

Lunch Calzone

Calzone Lunch

Housemade dough stuffed with your choice of toppings (up to 4 only) mozzarella cheese and Alfredo or marinara sauce.

$18.99

Calabrese Sampler Plate

Grate to share. Roasted eggplant, grilled zucchini, calabrese salami, olives, cheese, bruschetta and prosciutto.

$19.99

Zia Gina's Meatballs

Housemade meatballs braised in a spicy or mild tomato garlic sauce.

$10.99

Our Famous Calamari Strips

Lightly breaded tender calamari strips, flash-fried and served with homemade dipping sauce. Add a side for an additional charge.

$12.99

Bruschetta

Toasted French bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil.

$6.99

Ralphs Sweet and Spicy "Thai Style" Calamari

Calamari strips coated in panko, fried to perfection with jalapenos and lemon, then tossed in a delicious sweet and spicy Thai sauce and sprinlked with sesame seeds.

$13.99

Garlic Bread

6 pieces. Add cheese for an additional charge.

$6.99

Bruschetta Genovese

Toasted French bread topped with pesto, pine nuts and goat cheese.

$6.99

Dinner Antipasti

Dinner Insalate

Insalata Caprese

A genuine Neapolitan dish (from the island of Capri) Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, ex-virgin olive oil, fresh basil and a sprinkle of salt.

$12.99

CA. Avocado-Tomato Insalata Caprese

Fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh avocado, fresh basil, sea salt, fresh mozzarella, virgin olive oil.

$13.99

Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled blackened chicken breast on a bed of fresh romaine, homemade croutons, tossed with our Caesar dressing.

$17.99

Caesar Salad for 1

$6.99

House Salad

Mixed greens.

$5.99

Romaine Heart Wedge

Crisp romaine heart, bacon, egg, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and creamy blue cheese dressing.

$11.99

Our Famous Artichoke Bisque (cup)

$4.99

Pacific Grove Style Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Sauteed shrimp with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Tossed with freshly cooked linguini pasta in a white wine, butter scampi pan sauce.

$25.99

Linguini with Clams

Fresh clams sauteed in virgin olive oil and fresh herbs, with white wine cream sauce or a fresh tomato basil sauce.

$27.99

Seafood Lovers Fettuccini ala Monterey

Sauteed fresh clams, shrimp, calamari, fish, garlic, tomatoes, and basil tossed with freshly cooked fettuccini pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Can be made with tomato, basil and olive oil.

$28.99

Gilroy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Tender shrimp sauteed with fresh Girloy garlic, tomatoes, basil and baby spinach. Tossed with freshly cooked fettuccini pasta in our creamy Alfreso sauce.

$25.99

Castroville Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Chicken, bacon, artichoke hearts, garlic, and spinach are tossed with freshly cooked penner pasta then smothered in a luscious creamy garlic and herbs Alfredo sauce.

$24.99

Capellini al Naturale

Angel hair pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. Add protein for an additional charge.

$20.99

Manicotti

Homemade crepe pasta, ropped and filled with a meat and spinach filling, topped with our homemade zesty marinara sauce.

$23.99

Spaghetti Marinara

Substitute penne pasta. Add meatball, sausage or meat sauce.

$20.99

Cannelloni

Homemade crepe pasta, rolled and filled with a meat and spinach filling topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce.

$23.99

Cheese Ravioli

Choice of Alfredo sauce or marinara.

$21.99

Blackened Chicken Fettuccine

Blackened chicken breast, sauteed in butter and garlic, simmered in cream sauce, served over a bed of fettuccine. Substitute blackened shrimp.

$23.99

Spaghetti Carbonara

Sauteed pancetta and bacon, tossed with spaghetti in an egg and cream sauce.

$21.99

Spaghetti and Ravioli Combo 1/2 and 1/2

Served with your choice of meatballs, sausage, or meat sauce.

$21.99

Beef Ravioli Marinara

Choice of meatballs, sausage, or meat sauce.

$21.99

Fettuccine Alfredo

Homemade pasta tossed in a white cream 3 cheese sauce. Add protein for an additional charge.

$20.99

Carmeals Pasta Primavera

Sauteed fresh vegetable medley with your choice of our creamy Alfredo or fresh tomato basil. Add shrimp or chicken for an additional charge.

$21.99

Dinner Gino's Pastabilities

Dinner Piatti di Casa

Rib Eye Steak 12 oz.

A hand-cut choice rib eye steak seasoned and char-broiled to your specification. Served with sauteed fresh vegetables medley and your choice of side. Add 4 scampi style prawns for an additional charge.

$38.99

Rib Eye Steak and Ravioli

12 oz. hand-cut choice rub eye seasoned and charbroiled. Served with sauteed vegetables and our classic beef ravioli topped with our zesty meat sauce.

$44.99

Steak and Scampi

$48.99

Steak and 1/2 lb. of Calamari

Gino's famous tender, golden calamari strips, served with our 12 oz. rib eye steak. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

$44.99

Abalone Style Calamari Picatta

A tender calamari steak lightly breaded, sauteed in a lemon butter, caper sauce. Served over mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

$27.99

Calamari Steak a la Siciliana

Tender Abalone style calamari steak pan-roasted, served topped with a spicy Sicilian style tomato sauce with capers, herbs and chili flakes, melted mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Served with penne pasta.

$27.99

Our Famous Calamari

Hand-cut and breaded calamari sserved with ravioli or spaghetti.

$27.99

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken breast lightly breaded, topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with pasta.

$27.99

Pollo Marsala Portabello

Grilled boneless breast of chicken topped with a portabello mushroom Marsala wine cream sauce, served on a bed of penne pasta and seasonal veggies.

$27.99

Chicken Scallopini Picatta

Chicken breast medallions dusted in flour and pan-roasted with a fresh lemon, caper, herb and white wine, natural jus sauce. Served over mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

$27.99

Create Your Own Small 10" Pizza

Cheese or 1 topping.

$14.99

Create Your Own Pizza Medium

Cheese or 1 topping.

$20.99

Build Your Own Small 10"with Any 5 Toppings Pizza

$18.99

Build Your Own Medium w/ Any 5 Toppings Pizza

$23.99

Dinner Create Your Own Pizza

Dinner Our Combinations Pizza

Combination Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, olives, onion, bell peppers.

$18.99

Combination Pizza Medium 12"

Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, olives, onion, bell peppers.

$23.99

Luigi's Pride Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, salami, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers, fresh garlic.

$18.99

Luigi's Pride Pizza Medium 12"

Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, salami, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers, fresh garlic.

$23.99

Godfather Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Sauce, meatballs, cheese, pepperoni, salami, Canadian bacon, sausage, fresh garlic.

$18.99

Godfather Pizza Medium 12"

Sauce, meatballs, cheese, pepperoni, salami, Canadian bacon, sausage, fresh garlic.

$23.99

BBQ Chicken Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Honey-chipotle BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, red bell pepper, bacon, and fresh cilantro.

$18.99

BBQ Chicken Pizza Medium 12"

Honey-chipotle BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, red bell pepper, bacon, and fresh cilantro.

$23.99

Spicy Thai Shrimp Small Pizza 10"

10" pizza. Garlic cream spread, Thai spices, shrimp, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno and fresh cilantro.

$20.99

Spicy Thai Shrimp Pizza Medium 12"

Garlic cream spread, Thai spices, shrimp, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno and fresh cilantro.

$25.99

Chicken Primavera Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, bruschetta topping, basil, garlic cheese, goast cheese, grilled zucchini, Italian seasoning.

$18.99

Chicken Primavera Pizza Medium 12"

Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, bruschetta topping, basil, garlic cheese, goast cheese, grilled zucchini, Italian seasoning.

$23.99

New Orleans Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. White cream sauce, blackened chicken, spicy sausage, marinated artichoke hearts, Cajun seasoning, fresh tomato.

$18.99

New Orleans Pizza Medium 12"

White cream sauce, blackened chicken, spicy sausage, marinated artichoke hearts, Cajun seasoning, fresh tomato.

$23.99

Gilroy Special Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Garlic sauce, chicken, cheese, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, fresh garlic, fresh green onions.

$18.99

Gilroy Special Pizza Medium 12"

Garlic sauce, chicken, cheese, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, fresh garlic, fresh green onions.

$23.99

The Hawaiian Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Sauce, cheese, Canadian bacon, pineapple.

$18.99

The Hawaiian Pizza Medium 12"

Sauce, cheese, Canadian bacon, pineapple.

$23.99

Small Pizza Margherita 10"

10" pizza. Tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil.

$18.99

Pizza Margherita Medium 12"

Tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil.

$23.99

Angelina's Dream Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Sauce, cheese, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers,, fresh tomatoes.

$18.99

Angelina's Dream Pizza Medium 12"

Sauce, cheese, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers,, fresh tomatoes.

$23.99

Pizza Rustica Small 10"

10" pizza. Olive oil, fresh tomato, cheese, fresh garlic, fresh basil.

$18.99

Pizza Rustica Medium 12"

Olive oil, fresh tomato, cheese, fresh garlic, fresh basil.

$23.99

The Nonna's Special Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Grilled eggplant and zucchini, roasted red bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

$18.99

The Nonna's Special Pizza Medium 12"

Grilled eggplant and zucchini, roasted red bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

$23.99

The Mediterranean Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil with fresh goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and mozzarella cheese.

$18.99

The Mediterranean Pizza Medium 12"

Fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil with fresh goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and mozzarella cheese.

$23.99

Sardinian Village Small 10" Pizza

10" pizza. Olive oil, roasted red peppers. Kalamata olives, baby spinach, goat cheese, marinated artichokes and light mozzarella cheese.

$18.99

Sardinian Village Pizza Medium 12"

Olive oil, roasted red peppers. Kalamata olives, baby spinach, goat cheese, marinated artichokes and light mozzarella cheese.

$23.99

Dinner Vegetarian Pizza

Dinner Calzone

Calzone Dinner

Housemade dough stuffed with your choice of toppings (up to 4 only) mozzarella cheese and Alfredo or marinara sauce.

$18.99

Soft Drinks

$2.99

Dinner Soft Drinks

Dinner Alternative Beverages

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

$3.25

Fresh Brewed Raspberry Tea

$3.25

Lemonade

$2.99

Sanpellegrino Aranciata

Italian orange soda.

$3.99

Martinelli's Apple Juice

$3.99

Orange Juice

$3.99

2% Milk

$2.99

Triple Juice

$3.99

Still Water

San Benedetto.

$4.99

Sparkling Water

San Pellegrino.

$4.99

Imported Bottled Beer

Must be 21 to purchase.

$7.00

Domestic Bottled Beer

Must be 21 to purchase.

$7.00

Craft Bottled Beer

Must be 21 to purchase.

$7.00

Beer (Must be 21 to purchase)

Kids

Kids Cheese Pizza

$9.50

Kids Pepperoni Pizza

$9.50

Kids Grilled Chicken Breast with Salad

$9.50

Kids Breaded Chicken Tenders and Fries

$9.50

Kids Crispy Calamari

$9.50

Kids Pasta Pasta Pasta

Spaghetti or penne. Served with butter, Alfredo sauce or marinara (tomato) sauce.

$8.50

Kids House Salad

$4.95

Classic Cheesecake

Classic recipe, creamy Vanilla center on a flaky Graham cracker crust. Served with fresh Berries and our Raspberry coulis.

$8.50

Tiramisu

Italian Lady Fingers soaked in Espresso, Cocoa liqueur and layered with a sweet Mascarpone Mousse.

$8.50

Cannoli

Pastry Shell filled with whipped ricotta, mascarpone and shaved semi-sweet chocolate with crushed Walnuts.

$4.00

Dozen (12) Cannoli

(12) Pastry Shell filled with whipped ricotta, mascarpone and shaved semi-sweet chocolate with crushed Walnuts.

$35.00

Desserts