Gallo D'Oro Farm

Rooted In Family Tradition

Long before Gallodoro's Taste of Italy became a destination for farm-fresh Italian cooking, there was Gallo D'Oro Farm. Founded in 2005 by Dan and Shantell Rinderle, the farm grew from a shared love of gardening, livestock, and family traditions passed down through generations. The farm's name honors Shantell's Italian heritage. Her family name, Gallodoro, translates to "Golden Rooster," a tribute reflected in both the farm's identity and the restaurant's commitment to authentic Italian hospitality. The rooster featured in our logo is inspired by Gallina, the very first chicken raised on the farm and the beginning of a journey that continues today. What started as a small garden and a single hen has grown into a thriving five-acre farm home to chickens, goats, sheep, and miniature donkeys. Every season brings new harvests, fresh ingredients, and opportunities to share the bounty with our community.

Heirloom green tomato growing on the vine at Gallo D'Oro Farm, cultivated from generations of family-saved seeds and pesticide-free farming practices

Homegrown artichokes thriving at Gallo D'Oro Farm, cultivated from generations of farming knowledge and seasonal harvest traditions

Free-range chickens at Gallo D'Oro Farm, raised with care as part of the family's commitment to sustainable farming and fresh ingredients

Generations Of Growing

At Gallo D'Oro Farm, farming is more than a profession. It's a family tradition.
Many of the vegetables grown on the farm trace their roots back more than 50 years through heirloom seeds passed down from Dan's father. Each year, seeds are carefully saved from pesticide-free and herbicide-free crops and replanted to preserve both quality and tradition.
That hands-on knowledge shapes everything we do. As Dan often says, "Nothing can replace what is passed down from generation to generation." The lessons learned from parents and grandparents continue to guide the way we grow, harvest, and care for the land.

Farmer harvesting fresh heirloom carrots at Gallo D'Oro Farm, showcasing the family-grown ingredients behind Gallodoro's Taste of Italy in Ohio

Freshly harvested jalapeño peppers from Gallo D'Oro Farm, grown pesticide-free and picked at peak ripeness for farm-to-table Italian cooking

Fresh Ingredients With Purpose

The farm supplies seasonal produce, fresh herbs, and ingredients that inspire the dishes served at Gallodoro's Taste of Italy. From garden harvests to house-made products, freshness is at the heart of every recipe.
Over the years, the farm has expanded its offerings to include farm-fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables, pickled products, pepper jellies, infused oils, olive salad, and a wide variety of handcrafted dressings. Every product reflects the same commitment to quality found in our restaurant kitchen.

A Local Farm With A Louisiana Story

What began as sharing vegetables with friends and neighbors eventually grew into a local business rooted in community. Today, Gallo D'Oro Farm remains a regular part of life on the Northshore, supplying ingredients, creating specialty products, and connecting people to the flavors of the region. One of our favorite stories? Some of our pickled products even appeared on screen in the film Where the Crawdads Sing, filmed right here in Louisiana. Whether you're enjoying a meal at Gallodoro's, picking up one of our house-made products, or visiting us at a local market, you're experiencing the result of years of hard work, family tradition, and a genuine love for growing great food.