Tripadvisor, the popular travel website, just release this year’s Best of the Best Restaurants, and one Alabama eatery got #6 on the “Everyday Eats — United States” category. Here’s what you need to know.

Gambino’s Italian Grill in Fairhope gets 6th place

Gambino'S Fairhope — Fairhope locals and travelers alike love this place. (Gambino’s Italian Grill / Facebook)

Tripadvisors rankings are carefully selected based on users’ feedback:

“We award Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best to restaurants with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from our community over a 12-month period…Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in travel.”
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One of the seven categories for the US rankings is the “Everyday Eats” category, which showcases top restaurants with “laid-back fare that goes above and beyond, without breaking the bank” (Tripadvisor).

Coming in 6th place was Gambino’s Italian Grill. With an average 5-star ranking across 2,099 reviews, it’s clear that locals and travelers alike love Gambino’s. On Tripadvisor, the cozy Italian restaurant is also ranked the #1.

About Gambino’s Italian Grill

Gambino’s Italian Grill in Fairhope opened their doors in 1975. Ever since then, they’ve been serving up Italian classics, steaks and wine accompanied by top-notch entertainment.

But one of the main draws of Gambino’s is the atmosphere. Sunset views over Mobile Bay complement the homey ambiance inside, combining beauty with comfort.