I think Gio's is really nice. I really do.
It is the best choice in the neighborhood and is consistent. The food is always of consistent quality, the service is very good (no matter who you have) The drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere lends to a good meal experience. Always. It is our go-to place when we have friends come in from out of town and they want to eat close to our house as we know that we are guaranteed a memorable time. Casual and always buzzing. Great for birthdays.
The Salmon is really good. The Osso Bucco is a favorite of my SOs, and the Calamari is tasty, as is the Gnocchi.
The "Sides" are not really worth it. They are small portions and are always left over. If you order a couple of things and share tapas style, you get the best value. A decent bottle of wine is $40.