Gino’s Fine Italian Food
1410 S. Main St., Salinas (831) 422-1814, ginosfamilyrestaurantgroup.com
Red sauce joints like this are not the norm on the West Coast, but what a red sauce joint Gino’s is. And yet, that’s not all it is. From the delicate crepe wrappings on the manicotti and cannelloni to the rich carbonara sauce on the fettuccine and on to the plump, stuffed pillows of ravioli, there is something for everybody at this beloved South Salinas establishment. The calamari is crisp, the angel hair with tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil refreshing and light and the pizzas crisp and cheesy. If you need food to-go, the Gino’s take-out counter does a brisk business with a variety of family-style meals, trays of pasta, salads and more that will make you a family hero when you walk through the door at the end of a long workday. Mangia! You’re looking way too thin.