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.
Calamari Strips
Lightly cooked, breaded calamari strips, served with homemade tartat sauce.
Garlic Cheese Stix
Served with garlic butter, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese served with marinara sauce.
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.
Bruschetta Lunch
Toasted French bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil.
Bruschetta Genovese Lunch
Pesto, pine nuts and goat cheese.
Garlic Bread Lunch
6 pieces. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine tossed with our special dressing, topped with homemade croutons and Parmesan cheese.
House Salad Lunch
Mixed greens and seasonal vegetables.
Insalata Caprese Clasio
Tomatoes, fresh basil, sea salt, fresh mozzarella, virgin oliv oil.
California Tomato-Avocado Caprese Lunch
Tomatoes, avocado, fresh basil, sea salt, fresh mozzarella, virgin olive oil.
Roasted Golden and Ruby Red Beet Salad
Mix spinach, bacon, sun-flower seeds, orange segments, goat cheese and raspberry vinaigrette.
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.
Lunch Salads
Lunch Entree Salads
Crispy Calamari Salad
Fresh mixed salad topped with our ever - popular calamari and all the trimmings.
Our House Caesar Salad W/Grilled Chicken
Crisp romaine tossed in our creamy dressing, shaved pecorino romano cheese, croutons, tomatoes and cucumber.
Mediterranean Salad w/Grilled Chicken
Mixed fresh baby greens, cucumber, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, caramelized walnuts, fresh pear, raspberry vinaigrette.
Our "Proteina" Salad w/Grilled Chicken
Young greens, spinach, roasted beets, red quinoa, goat cheese crumbles, avocado, hard-boiled egg and balsamic vinaigrette.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shrimp Fettuccine
Tender shrimp. Served with either a fresh tomato and basil sauce, or a light cream sauce, blackened shrimp available upon request.
Fettuccine Alfredo Lunch
Fettuccine noodles served with our very own Alfredo sauce. Add grilled chicken or sauteed vegetables for an additional charge.
Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Lunch
Blackened chicken breast, sauteed in butter and garlic, simmered in cream sauce, served over a bed of fettuccine.
Beef Ravioli
Choice of meatballs, sausage, or meat sauce.
Beef Spaghetti
Choice of meatballs, sausage, or meat sauce.
Cheese Ravioi Lunch
Choice of Alfredo sauce or marinara.
Spaghetti Carbonara Lunch
Sauteed pancetta and bacon, tossed with spaghetti in an egg and cream sauce.
Canneloni Lunch
3 homemade crepe pasta, rolled and filled with a meat and spinach filling, topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Manicotti Lunch
3 homemade crepe pasta, rolled and filled with a meat and spinach filling, topped with our homemade zesty marinara sauce.
Chicken Picatta Pasta
Substitute Abalone style calamari steak for an additional charge. Sauteed chicken breast, lemon caper sauce, mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Chicken Marsala Portobello Pasta
Grilled chicken breast topped with portobello Marsala wine cream sauce, over penne pasta.
Calamari and Chips Pasta
Golden fried calamari and crispy fries. Add soup or salad for an additional charge.
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.
Beef Rib Eye
Tender 12 oz rib-eye steak seasoned with our special blend of herbs and grilled to your liking.
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.
Classic Angus Chuck Burger
Angus beef burger.
Ralph's "BLT" Burger
1/2 lb. Angus patty, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and my 1000 Island sauce.
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.
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.
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.
Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwich
Homemade meatballs topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on a roll and baked in our pizza oven.
Calamari Steak Sandwich
Jumbo breaded calamari on a toasted roll with tomato, pickles, lettuce and tartar sauce.
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.
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.
Calabrese Sampler Plate
Grate to share. Roasted eggplant, grilled zucchini, calabrese salami, olives, cheese, bruschetta and prosciutto.
Zia Gina's Meatballs
Housemade meatballs braised in a spicy or mild tomato garlic sauce.
Our Famous Calamari Strips
Lightly breaded tender calamari strips, flash-fried and served with homemade dipping sauce. Add a side for an additional charge.
Bruschetta
Toasted French bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil.
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.
Garlic Bread
6 pieces. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Bruschetta Genovese
Toasted French bread topped with pesto, pine nuts and goat cheese.
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.
CA. Avocado-Tomato Insalata Caprese
Fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh avocado, fresh basil, sea salt, fresh mozzarella, virgin olive oil.
Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled blackened chicken breast on a bed of fresh romaine, homemade croutons, tossed with our Caesar dressing.
Caesar Salad for 1
House Salad
Mixed greens.
Romaine Heart Wedge
Crisp romaine heart, bacon, egg, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and creamy blue cheese dressing.
Our Famous Artichoke Bisque (cup)
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.
Linguini with Clams
Fresh clams sauteed in virgin olive oil and fresh herbs, with white wine cream sauce or a fresh tomato basil sauce.
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.
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.
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.
Capellini al Naturale
Angel hair pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. Add protein for an additional charge.
Manicotti
Homemade crepe pasta, ropped and filled with a meat and spinach filling, topped with our homemade zesty marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Marinara
Substitute penne pasta. Add meatball, sausage or meat sauce.
Cannelloni
Homemade crepe pasta, rolled and filled with a meat and spinach filling topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Choice of Alfredo sauce or marinara.
Blackened Chicken Fettuccine
Blackened chicken breast, sauteed in butter and garlic, simmered in cream sauce, served over a bed of fettuccine. Substitute blackened shrimp.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Sauteed pancetta and bacon, tossed with spaghetti in an egg and cream sauce.
Spaghetti and Ravioli Combo 1/2 and 1/2
Served with your choice of meatballs, sausage, or meat sauce.
Beef Ravioli Marinara
Choice of meatballs, sausage, or meat sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Homemade pasta tossed in a white cream 3 cheese sauce. Add protein for an additional charge.
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.
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.
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.
Steak and Scampi
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.
Abalone Style Calamari Picatta
A tender calamari steak lightly breaded, sauteed in a lemon butter, caper sauce. Served over mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
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.
Our Famous Calamari
Hand-cut and breaded calamari sserved with ravioli or spaghetti.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken breast lightly breaded, topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with pasta.
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.
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.
Create Your Own Small 10" Pizza
Cheese or 1 topping.
Create Your Own Pizza Medium
Cheese or 1 topping.
Build Your Own Small 10"with Any 5 Toppings Pizza
Build Your Own Medium w/ Any 5 Toppings Pizza
Dinner Create Your Own Pizza
Dinner Our Combinations Pizza
Combination Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, olives, onion, bell peppers.
Combination Pizza Medium 12"
Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, olives, onion, bell peppers.
Luigi's Pride Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, salami, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers, fresh garlic.
Luigi's Pride Pizza Medium 12"
Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, salami, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers, fresh garlic.
Godfather Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. Sauce, meatballs, cheese, pepperoni, salami, Canadian bacon, sausage, fresh garlic.
Godfather Pizza Medium 12"
Sauce, meatballs, cheese, pepperoni, salami, Canadian bacon, sausage, fresh garlic.
BBQ Chicken Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. Honey-chipotle BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, red bell pepper, bacon, and fresh cilantro.
BBQ Chicken Pizza Medium 12"
Honey-chipotle BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, red bell pepper, bacon, and fresh cilantro.
Spicy Thai Shrimp Small Pizza 10"
10" pizza. Garlic cream spread, Thai spices, shrimp, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno and fresh cilantro.
Spicy Thai Shrimp Pizza Medium 12"
Garlic cream spread, Thai spices, shrimp, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno and fresh cilantro.
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.
Chicken Primavera Pizza Medium 12"
Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, bruschetta topping, basil, garlic cheese, goast cheese, grilled zucchini, Italian seasoning.
New Orleans Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. White cream sauce, blackened chicken, spicy sausage, marinated artichoke hearts, Cajun seasoning, fresh tomato.
New Orleans Pizza Medium 12"
White cream sauce, blackened chicken, spicy sausage, marinated artichoke hearts, Cajun seasoning, fresh tomato.
Gilroy Special Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. Garlic sauce, chicken, cheese, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, fresh garlic, fresh green onions.
Gilroy Special Pizza Medium 12"
Garlic sauce, chicken, cheese, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, fresh garlic, fresh green onions.
The Hawaiian Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. Sauce, cheese, Canadian bacon, pineapple.
The Hawaiian Pizza Medium 12"
Sauce, cheese, Canadian bacon, pineapple.
Small Pizza Margherita 10"
10" pizza. Tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil.
Pizza Margherita Medium 12"
Tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil.
Angelina's Dream Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. Sauce, cheese, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers,, fresh tomatoes.
Angelina's Dream Pizza Medium 12"
Sauce, cheese, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers,, fresh tomatoes.
Pizza Rustica Small 10"
10" pizza. Olive oil, fresh tomato, cheese, fresh garlic, fresh basil.
Pizza Rustica Medium 12"
Olive oil, fresh tomato, cheese, fresh garlic, fresh basil.
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.
The Nonna's Special Pizza Medium 12"
Grilled eggplant and zucchini, roasted red bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
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.
The Mediterranean Pizza Medium 12"
Fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil with fresh goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and mozzarella cheese.
Sardinian Village Small 10" Pizza
10" pizza. Olive oil, roasted red peppers. Kalamata olives, baby spinach, goat cheese, marinated artichokes and light mozzarella cheese.
Sardinian Village Pizza Medium 12"
Olive oil, roasted red peppers. Kalamata olives, baby spinach, goat cheese, marinated artichokes and light mozzarella cheese.
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.
Soft Drinks
Dinner Soft Drinks
Dinner Alternative Beverages
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Fresh Brewed Raspberry Tea
Lemonade
Sanpellegrino Aranciata
Italian orange soda.
Martinelli's Apple Juice
Orange Juice
2% Milk
Triple Juice
Still Water
San Benedetto.
Sparkling Water
San Pellegrino.
Imported Bottled Beer
Must be 21 to purchase.
Domestic Bottled Beer
Must be 21 to purchase.
Craft Bottled Beer
Must be 21 to purchase.
Beer (Must be 21 to purchase)
Kids
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Grilled Chicken Breast with Salad
Kids Breaded Chicken Tenders and Fries
Kids Crispy Calamari
Kids Pasta Pasta Pasta
Spaghetti or penne. Served with butter, Alfredo sauce or marinara (tomato) sauce.
Kids House Salad
Classic Cheesecake
Classic recipe, creamy Vanilla center on a flaky Graham cracker crust. Served with fresh Berries and our Raspberry coulis.
Tiramisu
Italian Lady Fingers soaked in Espresso, Cocoa liqueur and layered with a sweet Mascarpone Mousse.
Cannoli
Pastry Shell filled with whipped ricotta, mascarpone and shaved semi-sweet chocolate with crushed Walnuts.
Dozen (12) Cannoli
(12) Pastry Shell filled with whipped ricotta, mascarpone and shaved semi-sweet chocolate with crushed Walnuts.