Richmond, VA · Est. 2018

Pasta drawn from scratch each morning, finished at your table.

Gambino is a neighborhood Italian restaurant on Hull Street where seasonal ingredients from Virginia farms meet techniques passed down through three generations.

Hand-pulled pasta being prepared in a professional kitchen
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Every dish begins with what the season offers

We don't chase trends. At Gambino, the menu changes with the harvest — tomatoes from Southwest Virginia growers in August, wild morels in spring, bruzzetta squash in late summer. Our pasta is made daily by hand, our sauces simmer for hours, and our wood-fired oven reaches temperatures that give every entrée its signature char.

The space is intentionally simple: natural materials, warm light, and room to breathe. We believe a great meal doesn't need spectacle — just honest ingredients, skilled hands, and the time to let them speak for themselves.

3
Generations of recipes
12
Local farm partners
7
Days a week open
Chef plating a seasonal pasta dish in the open kitchen

Dishes that define who we are

Full Menu
Fresh tagliatelle with slow-braised rabbit ragù
Handmade Pasta

Tagliatelle al Coniglio

Slow-braised Virginia rabbit ragù, pecorino, fresh thyme from our garden

Wood-fired whole branzino with charred lemon
Wood-Fired

Branzino al Forno

Whole roasted branzino, charred lemon, Capri olives, brown butter

Affogato with house-made vanilla gelato
Dolce

Tiramisù della Casa

Espresso-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone cream, cocoa, amaretto

More than a meal — the way it should be

Seasonal Ingredients

We work with twelve local Virginia farms and source seafood from sustainable fisheries. The menu changes monthly so every visit feels new.

Wood-Fired Oven

Our custom wood-fired oven reaches 900°F, giving every pizza, protein, and vegetable its distinctive smoky char and crackling crust.

Curated Pairings

Our sommelier has built a wine list focused on Italian varietals and Virginia vineyards, with cocktails that complement each course.

Save your seat at the table

214 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
Mon–Thu: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri–Sat: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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