Gino's East – Italian
Step into a vibrant Chicago institution where the air is thick with the aroma of baking dough and the anticipation of their iconic, golden-crusted deep dish pizzas. The experience begins with indulgent, hand-rolled mozzarella sticks that pull apart in ribbons of melted cheese and charred brussels sprouts that offer a smoky, savory crunch. Whether diving into a bubbling crock of spinach artichoke dip or tackling the formidable Meaty Legend, every bite celebrates a legacy of bold, hearty flavors served in an atmosphere brimming with urban energy.
162, East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, 60611 +13122663337 https://www.ginoseast.com/magnificent-mile0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, lectin-free
Diet fit at Gino's East
Dairy-Free at Gino's East
Gino's East in Chicago has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, Gino's House Salad and O.M.G. Deep Dish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gino's East
Gino's East in Chicago has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calamari, Deep Dish Brownie and Legendary Hand-Rolled Spinach Mozzarella Sticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Gino's East
Gino's East in Chicago has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, Gino's House Salad and O.M.G. Deep Dish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Gino's East
Gino's East in Chicago has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Dish Brownie, Legendary Hand-Rolled Spinach Mozzarella Sticks and Garlic Breadsticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Gino's East
Gino's East in Chicago has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Breadsticks, Spaghetti Marinara and Cookies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Gino's East
Gino's East in Chicago has 17 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calamari, Deep Dish Brownie and Charred Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at Gino's East
Gino's East in Chicago has 3 mediterranean-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, O.M.G. Deep Dish and Hummus Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Gino's East
Gino's East in Chicago has 22 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calamari, Deep Dish Brownie and Legendary Hand-Rolled Spinach Mozzarella Sticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gino's East
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Salad | 156.7 g | 57.2 g |
| Kale Caesar Salad | 121.4 g | 55.7 g |
| Cheesy Legend Deep Dish | 4 g | 53.7 g |
| Gino's Supreme Deep Dish | 28.5 g | 38.5 g |
| Italian Beef | 73.5 g | 34.7 g |
| Gino's House Salad | 72.5 g | 19.5 g |
| Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich | 19.1 g | 19.1 g |
| Charred Brussels Sprouts | 125.8 g | 16 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Eli's Cheesecake | 52.4 g | 12.7 g |
| Famous Hand-Rolled Mozzarella Sticks | 22 g | 12.1 g |
| Chicago Fire Deep Dish | 24.5 g | 11.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Famous Hand-Rolled Mozzarella Sticks - $11.51: Hand-rolled mozzarella sticks, marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Legendary Hand-Rolled Spinach Mozzarella Sticks - $11.51: Hand-rolled spinach and mozzarella sticks, marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Breadsticks - $10.68: Warm breadsticks, garlic butter, romano cheese, marinara and ranch or giardiniera ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Brussels Sprouts - $11.18: Crispy Brussels sprouts, pancetta, garlic, panko Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Plate - $13.43: Homemade hummus, Kalamata olives, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, arugula, radish, warm pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $14.61: Crispy hand-battered calamari, marinara Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Wings & Fries - $17.92: Juicy chicken wings, buffalo or spicy BBQ sauce, fries, carrot and celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Award Winning Spinach Artichoke Dip - $16.8: Creamy spinach artichoke dip, chopped kale, toasted panko, carrot sticks, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minestrone - $5.62: Italian vegetable soup, noodles, pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Deep Dish Pizza
- Meaty Legend Deep Dish - $29.91: Pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian Bacon, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Legend Deep Dish - $28.84: Mozzarella, Cheddar, romano, fresh mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- O.M.G. Deep Dish - $27.77: Onions, mushrooms and green peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gino's Supreme Deep Dish - $28.84: Pepperoni or sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicago Fire Deep Dish - $28.84: Hot and spicy patty-style sausage, fire-roasted red peppers, red onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Tavern Style Thin Crust
- Meaty Legend Thin Crust - $24.56: Pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian Bacon, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Thin Crust - $21.35: White sauce, spinach cheese blend, chopped artichoke hearts, lemon Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Gino's House Salad - $11.24: Romaine, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Caesar Salad - $11.77: Romaine, green kale, radishes, toasted panko, shaved romano, croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harvest Salad - $13.91: Shredded lettuce, arugula, Granny Smith apples, radishes, white cheddar, candied walnuts, dried cranberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Italian Beef - $15.52: Served on a French roll with choice of sweet peppers or giardiniera Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sub - $14.25: Hearty meatballs on a French roll with marinara Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich - $12.24: Crispy breaded eggplant on a French roll with marinara and melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti Marinara - $13.86: Spaghetti with house marinara Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $16: Fettuccine in creamy alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Eli's Cheesecake - $11.24: Slice of Chicago's Famous Eli's Cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Deep Dish Brownie - $11.24: Warm brownie baked in a mini deep dish pan with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cookies - $3.21: Homemade cookies, freshly baked every day Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- The Original Gino's Lager - $8: 5% pale lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Superior West Coast IPA - $8.25: 6.5% American IPA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- 1966 Old Fashioned - $15: Rye Whiskey, Angostura bitters, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Superior Sangria - $15: Red or white wine sangria with real fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Gino's East
- Is Gino's East dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gino's East has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara, Gino's House Salad and O.M.G. Deep Dish.
- What can I eat at Gino's East on a dairy-free diet?
- Spaghetti Marinara, Gino's House Salad and O.M.G. Deep Dish carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Gino's East have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spaghetti Marinara and Gino's House Salad.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gino's East?
- Harvest Salad, at roughly 57.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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