Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

We visited this restaurant during lunch and were greeted with a smile and seated right away, even though there was no lunch crowd. Our grandson was quite hungry after a workout, and the waitress kindly prioritized his kid's meal and our appetizer. Both the food and customer service were excellent.We ordered the calamari, which was tasty and well-seasoned. The kid's pepperoni pizza was cheesy with evenly distributed pepperoni. Our favorites were the chicken Alfredo and bruschetta bread. Overall, a great dining experience!

Cute, hidden gem in lemon grove. It was very loud inside the restaurant and also very hot. Our server was prompt and polite. We ordered meatballs, bruschetta, caprese salad, garlic knots, lasagna, pappardelle ragu, crab ravioli. Everything was good, nothing was over the top amazing. The bruschetta was absolutely terrible though. Overpowering onions on an otherwise flavorless dish with soggy bread. Bruschetta is so simple not sure how they got it so wrong here. I'll give it another shot in the hope for a cooler, quieter evening.

Went here for dinner and food was okay. Service was okay as well. Ambiance was missing though. Came long ago to this place for lunch and it was really nice. Like a place that has consistency, so I look forward to this restaurant to step up. It has potential and I will come back to see it. Please stop by and have a bite if you are in the neighborhood. Let's cheer them up! Happy meals

We visited Giardino the first time for Father's Day Brunch. Service was a little slow (totally expected with the holiday), but our server kept checking in on us, kept our drinks full, and let us know timing for when we could expect our meals. I loved the vibe of the restaurant. The wallpaper in the back room was stunning, and the wine bottle lamp table, cork ceiling, and antique Vespa definitely added to the "Old World Italian" charm. The food was mostly excellent. We loved the cinnamon sugar knots and Banana Brulee French Toast. The Caprese Scramble Skillet was only okay -- the tomato was a little watery/flavorless, and the ratio of ingredients felt off (too many eggs, not enough potatoes, etc.). Could have just been an ordering error/one off, because all the other food we saw coming to surrounding tables looked phenomenal! We would definitely go back for Brunch and just order something different, and we want to try the Lunch/Dinner menu sometime too.

Hostess (tall brunette- didn't catch her name) was super nice and gave us the choice of where to sit! We chose a booth which was perfect for the amount of food we ordered. Each dish was packed with flavor, and the best part... Happy Hour prices! Will visit again to try more yuuuuums!!!

I first discovered this place during the pandemic. There was just a tiny outdoor area. But I was loyal because the food was (and still is) SPECTACULAR. Now, that front patio is a gorgeous, heated (and lit with little white bulbs) dining area. Inside is equally nice. And there's even a spot outback for a large group. Food wise, the garlic knots are a MUST. For those cutting carbs, they have a zucchini noodle pasta with tomato sauce that's incredible. Recently we had their linguini and clams (which was served with a lobster tail!). My dad rated this the best he had ever had. But my favorite dish of all time is the penne salsiccia (pasta with a light crème sauce with spicy sausage). They have a wonderful wine list and a good selection of beers as well. Family friendly and pet friendly.

As someone who values supporting local businesses, my visit to Giardino left me with mixed emotions. With such hot and cold reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect. The ambience, however, was undeniably gorgeous. From the moment I stepped in, I fell in love with the atmosphere and the detailed decor throughout the restaurant.Unfortunately, the service didn't quite match the stunning setting. While our server did the bare minimum and was polite, there was a lack of personal interaction and she provided minimal information about the restaurant. It felt like she was just going through the motions.Now, onto the food. The garlic bread appetizer was a standout, and the lobster bisque were hit and miss as they often are in restaurants. However, the seafood risotto lacked the depth of flavor I was hoping for, though I acknowledge that could be a personal preference.Feeling somewhat underwhelmed by the overall experience, my guest and I decided to skip dessert and cut our visit short. It's clear that Giardino's quality is inconsistent - while some patrons seemed to be enjoying themselves, others, like myself, left feeling less than impressed.In conclusion, while Giardino boasts a beautiful ambiance, the subpar service and inconsistent food leave much to be desired. It's a hit and miss experience that may leave you with mixed feelings, much like mine. As someone who loves supporting local businesses, it's disappointing to have this experience.

Our first-time here and we are definitely coming back . The food was delicious rich in flavor. The service was great from our host/waitress Adriana and Ana to the owner /manager himself. Welcoming and attentive thru the whole time. They had almost full capacity and this fid not affect the service delivered by the whole team. I highly recommend them. They have great weekly specials and happy hour. They also have a wine bar next door was busy as well. That's next on our check out list. I forgot to take pictures of our salmon dinner and the tiramisu that we also enjoyed. It has a patio dinning area that was very nice to have our early dinner at. You enjoy the weather, ambiance, delicious food. Date night on Thursday was great.

My main gripe with this restaurant are the prices. The food was good enough but our jaws hit the floor when we got our bill. Entrees are $25+, appetizers $15+, beers $10-12+, desserts 12+. All together for two people it was about $160 with tax and tip.

I almost feel like you wouldn't experience this level of great in a spot like this. Let me tell you that the food was on point, all night. We started with beef carpaccio and bruschetta- both perfect and amazing together. Service was quick and didn't distract too much. We also ordered the lasagna and short rib gnocchi- both of us LOVED our meals. It was way too much food for us to eat in one sitting, but we love our left overs. Also ordered a red bottle and tiramisu... I might need to go back tmro now that I'm thinking about it again! Ambiance was great! Never been to Italy, but it felt like a little shop with a big dining room in it that you'd stop by for a bottle of wine and food to go if it were there. Not too many people in, fairly family friendly, a little chilly (don't think I ever took my jacket off even). Would visit again for sure!