Gigi Trattoria & Catering

"Meatballs were spot on - be sure to get some extra bread to sop up the sauce! Burrata is delicious and tagliatelle was perfect texture. Very cute place and tasty Spanish wine. Definitely recommend the Bianca pizza, super thin but not overdone, the pears were perfectly sliced nice and thin and not a dry spot on the pizza."

"Visited Rhinebeck for a day and stopped in for a late lunch after the brunch crowd had left. Lovely surroundings for a quiet meal. Service was excellent. Loved the spicy sauce that went with the calamari. The summer curried squash soup was refreshing. We also had shrimp gambas and sauteed kale. Made for a lovely afternoon of tapas."

"The best way for me to explain my Gigi’s lunch experience is come for the food, not necessarily the service. My wife had a good first time at Gigi’s and wanted me to try it. The host who seated us didn’t seem very interested in helping us. In fact, we walked by him because he didn’t engage us initially to gauge whether we were eating there. He did seat us outside as requested, but wasn’t very vocal or friendly. Our waiter was great. He was a little slow at providing us the basics like water but we noted it wasn’t due to lack of effort as much as he was helping with tables with many people throughout the outside dining area. However, once we mentioned to him we needed help with those items, he was very proactive about helping. He was very friendly. I ordered the shrimp empanadas for appetizer and tagliatelle bolognese for entrée. The appetizers came quickly but our entrées came after a while. Likely, this was due to what I ordered but I did note individuals that came after us got their food faster than we did. I will say, though, the food here blew me away! The shrimp empanadas were extraordinary! The tagliatelle was perfect and scrumptious! Price-wise, cooked entrées are pricey, but you get what you pay for — exceptional quality. Other items, such as sandwiches, are reasonable for the quality. I typically appreciate the phrase: “Good things come to those who wait.” Great things come from this kitchen. The service on our visit was just a little off."

"We really enjoyed our lunch there as the food was delicious. I loved my salad and the dressing was perfectly done. The added salmon done just right. The pasta dish which was Rigatoni Buttera was exceptional. Lastly, the Pizza Margherita was one of the thinnest crust ever and spiced just right. Outdoor dining and great service. Will come back!"

"Highly recommend. First time here and will definitely be back. Diverse menu something for everyone. Ingredients were fresh and expertly prepared. From the beet salad to the short rib! And let's not forget the house made deserts."