Dining with Gino

From the family behind Marcello’s comes CuGino, a Sicilian-inspired concept opening this fall in Lafayette.

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Gene Todaro, the man behind the beloved Lafayette (and formerly Baton Rouge) institution Marcello’s, wants you to meet his cousin—or as they say in Italian, CuGino. The title of his newest concept is also a Sicilian play on his own name, “Cu” meaning “with”—so you’re dining “with Gino.” The new restaurant is set to open in October on South College Road in Lafayette in partnership with restaurateur Hunter Moody (of Sonny’s BBQ in Baton Rouge). Under the direction of head chef Mal Tossell, the menu will feature a rustic Italian selection with Sicilian influences—think lasagna and veal, as well as meatballs made in the traditional Sicilian fashion. Stay up to date on the latest on Instagram @cuginolafayette.