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Charming Italian option plating time-honored dishes in a sophisticated space with a patio.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Phone: (619) 825-7112
Website: http://www.giardinosd.com/
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Reservations: giardinosd.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Concentrate Corner
The carbonara wasn’t as good as some others I’ve had , something was missing , but the STANDOUT and most delicious pasta I’ve had in years was the Penne Salsicia. It was so good in fact we’ll be back later this week just to get it again. The sausage was high quality and the sauce was AMAZING. The leftovers even reheated to be just as good as when it hit our table. The server was kind and attentive and the place looked very nice and clean. It was very much a hidden gem as you’d never expect an Italian place this good on that road. 10/10 would recommend . Oh and the Parmesan truffle fries were really good as well
… morePadfoot
Out on Christmas Eve and stop for lunch. Service was great had a seat on the patio before the rain started. Joked with the staff a bit since it wasn’t very crowded. Appetizers were great at the salmon was cooked to perfection. Tiramisu for dessert was delicious
… moreLisa Boyd
Food was excellent but the service was .
Went for brunch at 11:30am on a Sunday so I know good restaurants are busy especially at the end of restaurant week.
It was my honey, our pupper dog, and I so we sat at the front patio. There were 4 tables already seated so we expected a little wait.
Initially asked for water and a coffee. Tasted my honey’s coffee which was suprisingly refreshing. We requested a second coffee and ordered short rib Benedict and the short rib scramble. That was 11:40. Everything seemed fine.
Waitress refilled my honey’s coffee but never brought mine. 2 additional tables were seated after us and served at 12:10…still no coffee or food for us. Noticed one of the 2 tables being asked if they wanted desert by the time we received our 2 entrees at 12:18pm.
Food was hot and the eggs benedict was perfect…thankfully…
My coffee showed up at 12:25 which I kindly declined.
I know not to be a bad customer before you get your food…I have seen “Waiting.. ” with Ryan Reynolds and Anna Farris…but 40 minutes for 2 entrees is too long. Plus, the patio only had 1 fan so if the plastic coverings are down while it’s sunny, be prepared to sweat.
This is my 2nd encounter approximately 2 years apart at this restaurant. We had a similar experience (admittedly the wait wasn’t as bad the 1st time)… great flavorful food but WAY TOO LONG of a wait depending on your server and where you sit which is fine if you’re socializing and having drinks but this is not the place to go if you are on a schedule.
… moreWent for brunch at 11:30am on a Sunday so I know good restaurants are busy especially at the end of restaurant week.
It was my honey, our pupper dog, and I so we sat at the front patio. There were 4 tables already seated so we expected a little wait.
Initially asked for water and a coffee. Tasted my honey’s coffee which was suprisingly refreshing. We requested a second coffee and ordered short rib Benedict and the short rib scramble. That was 11:40. Everything seemed fine.
Waitress refilled my honey’s coffee but never brought mine. 2 additional tables were seated after us and served at 12:10…still no coffee or food for us. Noticed one of the 2 tables being asked if they wanted desert by the time we received our 2 entrees at 12:18pm.
Food was hot and the eggs benedict was perfect…thankfully…
My coffee showed up at 12:25 which I kindly declined.
I know not to be a bad customer before you get your food…I have seen “Waiting.. ” with Ryan Reynolds and Anna Farris…but 40 minutes for 2 entrees is too long. Plus, the patio only had 1 fan so if the plastic coverings are down while it’s sunny, be prepared to sweat.
This is my 2nd encounter approximately 2 years apart at this restaurant. We had a similar experience (admittedly the wait wasn’t as bad the 1st time)… great flavorful food but WAY TOO LONG of a wait depending on your server and where you sit which is fine if you’re socializing and having drinks but this is not the place to go if you are on a schedule.
Andy Mitchell
Ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. Flavor was good, pasta was cooked al dente and meatballs were good, but the sauce was extremely watery. It was like I was eating spaghetti soup. I wanted to try and change it, but the waitress was pre occupied (she did provide friendly and professional service, considering it was busy) so I continued to eat it. Would love to try it again to upgrade the review and hopefully the sauce isn’t so watery.
… moreJennifer Rodriguez
We visited Giardino’s on Valentine’s Day. There was a set menu but lots of options so that was a plus. We chose the strawberry salad, calamari, and ribeye steaks… Amazing!!! And for dessert, the raspberry tiramisu and chocolate covered strawberries were phenomenal. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner before our show!!
… moreWRX TURBO
Had an outstanding lunch at Giardino. The Caesar salad size was quite large. I could barely finish it. The stuffed mushrooms was quite tasty. I liked it so much; I took some of my pizza and dipped the pizza in the sauce. Received excellent and very friendly service from Shannon. She went over the menu in detail and was very attentive. Overall, great meal and service…
… moreAustin Siefken
Went to Giardino for a birthday with 4 people. The food was pretty good. We had the fried calamari and crab cakes for appetizers. The calamari was very good and the portion was substantial. The crab cakes tasted good and the mustard sauce was delicious but only came with 2 cakes. I got the chicken parm which was very good. Great portion size and quality food. Unfortunately the breading was a bit soggy but that was my only complaint. We also got the fettuccine Alfredo, salmon, and the lasagna. All the portions were fine and the food quality was high. Service was very nice but a but spotty on water refills. We sat at the outdoor patio which was nice but the overhead string lights were on a setting in which they would flash periodically, which bugged some of our party members. Overall, sit inside skip the crab cakes unless you really want them and enjoy Giardino because it deserves the hype.
… moreJeremy King
Best Italian food in Lemon Grove and probably all around San Diego County.
Their brunch and dinner menus are both fantastic. I have tried the meatballs, the pizzas, the flatbreads, and they are all amazing.
The owners are the best ever. They’re so kind and friendly all the time.
If you’re in Lemon Grove, head out this way, no regrets!!!!
… moreTheir brunch and dinner menus are both fantastic. I have tried the meatballs, the pizzas, the flatbreads, and they are all amazing.
The owners are the best ever. They’re so kind and friendly all the time.
If you’re in Lemon Grove, head out this way, no regrets!!!!
S Greer
I attended a brunch group celebration, where we enjoyed a range of delicious items from their menu. The food is heavenly!! This is a compliment from someone who doesn’t like parmesan cheese 🙂
It may be a bit on the pricey side, but I won’t hesitate to go back for special occasions. Worth every dollar spent. Due to our group celebration, I wasn’t aware of the restaurant’s general atmosphere.
… moreIt may be a bit on the pricey side, but I won’t hesitate to go back for special occasions. Worth every dollar spent. Due to our group celebration, I wasn’t aware of the restaurant’s general atmosphere.
SarahB
We went there for Thanksgiving and the food was really good. They had a pre-set menu and the selection was perfect. Some of the items we got had been sitting around too long like the salad was limp. But the salmon was outstanding. Desert was out of this world good. Unfortunately the service was horrible. We were ignored! I felt pressured to leave a good tip because it was a holiday. The poor service really left a negative impression and the excellent food didn’t make up for it. Doubt we’ll go back.
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