Gino's, Sellwood
35 people recommendvia r/askportland30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 5 threads.
What people say, in short
Gino's in Sellwood draws repeated recommendations for Italian-American meals and generous portions. The Caesar salad gets several endorsements; individual diners also praise the garlic-butter shell pasta and mussels. One longtime customer chooses it for a nicer dinner, while another sees the room as more bar-like than upscale. A disappointed visitor liked the cocktails but found the meal unremarkable, and another customer objects to a carryout fee.
Address
Gino's, 8051 SE 13th Ave #8057, Portland, OR 97202
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Caesar salad, Shell pasta, Mussels
- Best for
- Dates
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/shinybabyforehead in r/askportland · Dec 2025ambience
Recommends Gino's in Sellwood and praises its holiday decorations.
- Recommendsu/How_Do_You_Crash in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Calls Gino's their favorite restaurant overall.
- Recommendsu/crccrc in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Their favorite Italian-American restaurant
- Recommendsu/treborealis in r/askportland · Dec 2024
Recommends Gino's when asked for the best Italian restaurant in Portland.
- Recommendsu/SorenTheKitten in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Simply recommends Gino's.
- Recommendsu/JOA23 in r/askportland · Jun 2024wait time
Walked in without reservation, got shaded outdoor table and open bar seating right away.
- Recommendsu/gerardkimblefarthing in r/askportland · Dec 2025taste
Calls Gino's the spot and recommends ordering the Caesar.
- Recommendsu/McGannahanSkjellyfet in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Says Gino's has been their go-to fancy spot since they were a little kid.
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- Recommendsu/DichotomyJones in r/askportland · Oct 2024portion
Loves the pasta; huge portions, leftovers never last long
- Recommendsu/WanderingWino in r/askportland · Oct 2024variety
Been around forever, best wine list by far
- Recommendsu/petitbleu in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Praises the garlic-butter shell pasta and one of the city's best Caesar salads.
- Recommendsu/shepherdc7 in r/askportland · Dec 2024
Agrees Gino's is right.
- Recommendsu/cyberskin82 in r/askportland · Dec 2024taste
Best Italian they've had in town.
- Recommendsu/BigM333CH in r/askportland · Dec 2024
Strongly endorses Gino's.
- Recommendsu/brrent in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Suggests Gino's for a straightforward Italian meal.
- Recommendsu/allworlds_apart in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Has been recently and says it's on their regular list.
- Recommendsu/SmurfRider in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Seconds the Gino's recommendation
- Recommendsu/jaxlax77 in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Agrees with the parent recommendation of Gino's.
- Recommendsu/Deathcapsforcuties in r/askportland · Oct 2024ambience
Really good and comfortable; obsessed with the Caesar salad
- Recommendsu/Distinct_Long_2615 in r/askportland · Dec 2025portion
Recommends Gino's and says Grandma Jean's gives leftovers for days.
- Recommendsu/Constant_Patience_23 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Lists Gino's among picks.
- Recommendsu/Suspicious_Ant_4775 in r/askportland · Jun 2024consistency
Went monthly last summer with no reservations or issues; likes outdoor seating and live music.
- Mixedu/escaladorevan in r/askportland · Dec 2024ambience
Rates Gino's well above Grassa but feels it comes across as a nice bar rather than upscale.
- Recommendsu/Dry_Heart9301 in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Simply names Gino's
- Recommendsu/missingnoplzhlp in r/askportland · Oct 2024taste
Vongole and Caesar great, bolognese different but still enjoyable
- Recommendsu/chavjinx in r/askportland · Oct 2024value
Better than Caro Amico at the same price
- Mixedu/Andrewpruka in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Great environment and impressive cocktails but the dish felt homemade-level; may not return.
- Recommendsu/Pitiful-Rip-4437 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Seconds Gino's.
- Recommendsu/PrickleyPearSour in r/askportland · Jun 2024value
Best full package of price, service, quality and atmosphere.
- Mixedu/littIeboylover in r/askportland · Jun 2024price
Loves it but dislikes the automatic carryout fee.
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