Beloved Meridian Restaurant Owner Passes Away

Photo Credit: Gino’s Italian Ristorante and Bar

Gino, owner of “Gino’s Italian Ristorante and Bar” in Meridian sadly passed away yesterday morning after a long battle with cancer.

The ristorante issued this statement,

It's with a heavy heart that we have to sadly inform you all of Gino Vuolo's passing early this morning. Gino and Tia have poured their heart and soul, not only into their restaurant, but into the community that has loved and help support us over all these years. Collectively, we are heart broken, but thankful to have gotten spend so much time with Gino, Tia and their family for so many years. Thank you all for your continued love and support at this time.

We love you Gino, you are already so so missed.

With all of our love -Gino's Italian Ristorante

-We will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday the 19th.

Gino was a familiar face at his restaurant and a friend to many. His place was one of the first restaurants we dined at when we arrived here in the Treasure Valley and he will be greatly missed. Many prayers go out to his beloved family and friends.