Over the years Gio's has transformed itself from a sit down Pizzeria to an upscale Italian restaurant with numerous face-lifts and decor changes. They are now known as a Martini Bar, they do make some great cocktails, and they have a nice small bar area which is perfect for while your waiting, but don't be fooled, they still do the basics justice and the price hasn't gone as upscale as the surroundings.
They've always had some of the best Pizza around, and that's still true today. They use an Italian thin crust recipe that will keep you coming back time and time again. The menu has changed but they will generally accommodate your order to your liking. Below is their delicious cheese pizza substituted with their house "La Vodka" sauce instead, which used to be a menu item but they have no problem making. No need to add Parmesan now, just a little crushed red pepper and we're good to go! They're house marinara is equally amazing and good on everything from their pasta to their pizza and great for dipping, I seem to always end up with a side of sauce when I'm there.
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They also have a revolving soup list with a different soup made fresh for every day they're open (Monday: Cream of Tomato Basil, Tuesday: Focaccia Onion, Wednesday: Tortolini in Brodo, Thursday: Pasta Fagioli, Friday: Shrimp Bisque, Saturday: Potato Leek) I am personally a huge fan of the Focaccia Onion (Essentially an Italian "French Onion Soup", but with focaccia bread and Italian seasonings) and their Shrimp Bisque, very rich and creamy with chunks of fresh shrimp. But don't stop at their soups, they have a great list of appetizers and salads. And besides their pizza they have great entrees like hand rolled lobster ravioli and some of the best chicken Marsala in town. And of course any of their Parmigiana's will win you over, made with their delicious marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella, you can't go wrong. I'm not a vegetarian but I'll eat their Eggplant any day of the week!
I definitely recommend you give Gio's a try, if not just to give their Fabulous pizza a try, to give some of their classics a go, with flavors and quality that will blow many of the local big chain restaurant's out of the water!
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Gios Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar
4805 Cortez Road West
Bradenton, FL 34210
Phone # (941) 792-3388
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: Noon – 9:00pm
Friday: Noon – 10:00pm
Saturday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed Sunday
Menu:
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