In Fairhope, Alabama, just a stone’s throw from the Gulf, sits a restaurant where family, tradition, and hospitality have been the recipe for success for nearly five decades. Gambino’s Italian Grill, founded by Rick and Gari Gambino in 1976, has grown into more than just a place to eat—it’s a gathering spot where milestones are celebrated, memories are made, and generations of the Gambino family have left their mark.
Today, the restaurant is run by their son, Joshua Gambino, alongside his daughter Madison, making it a true multi-generational business. Joshua represents the fourth generation of Sicilian heritage in the family, with Madison carrying that legacy into the fifth. “We’re a family-owned and operated business, so many family members have worked here throughout the years,” Joshua shares with pride. That sense of continuity—of passing not just a business, but a way of life down the line—infuses Gambino’s with a warmth and authenticity that regulars have come to cherish.
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