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Address: 12 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (630) 701-2819
Website: https://www.eatatgiardino.com/
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Felipe Piedra
I had an amazing experience at Giardino Pizzeria! The pizza was absolutely great — fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and that authentic taste you only get from a real oven. You can truly tell the difference with the oven they use; it gives the crust that perfect crisp on the outside while staying soft and flavorful inside.
Chef Martin craft delicious pizzas — you can taste the passion in every bite! Also, Loisa the manager was very kind and attentive, making sure everything was perfect from start to finish.
If you’re looking for quality pizza and excellent service, this is the place to go. Highly recommend
… moreChef Martin craft delicious pizzas — you can taste the passion in every bite! Also, Loisa the manager was very kind and attentive, making sure everything was perfect from start to finish.
If you’re looking for quality pizza and excellent service, this is the place to go. Highly recommend
Rachel Bockrath
Wow! If you are in aurora you have to stop in Giardino!! The bruschetta was the best we’ve ever had! The espresso martini and lemon drop were fantastic too. Also recommend the short ribs and risotto!
The atmosphere and vibe were super cool, the staff were incredibly kind, shootout Sami, and the food and drinks blew our minds.
The parking garage is literally right across the street so that was easy too.
… moreThe atmosphere and vibe were super cool, the staff were incredibly kind, shootout Sami, and the food and drinks blew our minds.
The parking garage is literally right across the street so that was easy too.
Me Yo
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We had an amazing experience at Giardino in Aurora, IL! The food was absolutely incredible—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What truly made the night special, though, was our waiter JR.
JR went above and beyond to take care of all our needs. His service was attentive, genuine, and welcoming from start to finish. He made us feel valued and comfortable, and his professionalism and kindness really stood out.
We will definitely be coming back many times, not just for the great food, but to continue building a relationship with JR because he is truly a great man and an exceptional server. Highly recommend Giardino—and be sure to ask for JR!
… moreWe had an amazing experience at Giardino in Aurora, IL! The food was absolutely incredible—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What truly made the night special, though, was our waiter JR.
JR went above and beyond to take care of all our needs. His service was attentive, genuine, and welcoming from start to finish. He made us feel valued and comfortable, and his professionalism and kindness really stood out.
We will definitely be coming back many times, not just for the great food, but to continue building a relationship with JR because he is truly a great man and an exceptional server. Highly recommend Giardino—and be sure to ask for JR!
Mark A
I finally got to try this place for the first time and it quickly became my favorite restaurant in downtown Aurora. The food is super solid and the service is quick and efficient, which is important if you are looking to get to a show afterwards at the Paramount. But this restaurant is not without its faults.
The food is the strongest part of this restaurant. Their panzanella salad had lots of flavor. It had mozzarella and feta cheese with balsamic glaze. Slightly small but a great value for $9. The arancini was the standout menu item for me. I have had more bad arancini than good, but theirs is great! The breading is crisp (not greasy) and not too think. The inside is rice and cheesy goodness. And I got their special, the short rib ragu on pappardelle noodles. It is everything I love in a pasta plate. And I had their affogato for dessert. Overall good, but their vanilla gelato tasted like ice cream and their espresso was more bitter than it should be.
The atmosphere is beautiful. It has an upscale chic feel. It was super busy for dinner and the place buzzed with energy. I appreciated being seated in a booth.
I kind of am divided by their service. Our server was Sammie. She gave great recommendations. And as I said earlier, service was fast and efficient. Eating dinner before a show, this is a good thing. But Sammie also seemed impatient. No time for idle talk. She also did not know what espresso they used, nor did she want to check and see. Is it Lavazza or Illy or Starbucks? She is just there to take orders and deliver food. No warmth or kindness, just robotic and mechanical efficiency.
Again, this is my new favorite restaurant in downtown Aurora; however, it is not without its faults.
… moreThe food is the strongest part of this restaurant. Their panzanella salad had lots of flavor. It had mozzarella and feta cheese with balsamic glaze. Slightly small but a great value for $9. The arancini was the standout menu item for me. I have had more bad arancini than good, but theirs is great! The breading is crisp (not greasy) and not too think. The inside is rice and cheesy goodness. And I got their special, the short rib ragu on pappardelle noodles. It is everything I love in a pasta plate. And I had their affogato for dessert. Overall good, but their vanilla gelato tasted like ice cream and their espresso was more bitter than it should be.
The atmosphere is beautiful. It has an upscale chic feel. It was super busy for dinner and the place buzzed with energy. I appreciated being seated in a booth.
I kind of am divided by their service. Our server was Sammie. She gave great recommendations. And as I said earlier, service was fast and efficient. Eating dinner before a show, this is a good thing. But Sammie also seemed impatient. No time for idle talk. She also did not know what espresso they used, nor did she want to check and see. Is it Lavazza or Illy or Starbucks? She is just there to take orders and deliver food. No warmth or kindness, just robotic and mechanical efficiency.
Again, this is my new favorite restaurant in downtown Aurora; however, it is not without its faults.
Mark Holt
We were served by the manager and had a great conversation and we ordered the meatballs and the bruschetta. The best Bruschetta I ever had. I ordered the shrimp diavola, and joked with the manager, Juan, that it needed to be spicier, but was excellent. My wife had the medallions and my son had the salmon. All 10/10 in taste and you can just watch the employees moving back and forth in dinner service and tell this restaurant is well managed. We are coming back. Also, for those with coats, the booths have coat hooks.
… moreJen Woodrum
Absolutely delicious!! If you’re craving Italian food and in the Aurora area, this is a lovely spot. The environment inside the restaurant is very cozy and floral. Just a few minute walk from the Paramount Theater. The bruschetta and salmon were both great. Definitely recommend!
… moreKeith Torres
To start off, I was greeted almost immediately as I walked in. My group was seated and had a good time here. I did make a reservation, which may or not have been required since it was 2:30pm on a Wednesday – otherwise the place was moderately empty at the time, but started picking up. As an appetizer, my table got the Fig and Honey, which was great. It was fresh, the bread was crunchy yet soft, and good overall flavor. I chose the orecchiette salsiccia, which was great. The flavors were there. However, I didn’t notice much chili flakes in it, which wasn’t a big deal as the table had a set of extra chili flakes. The service was spectacular, Bryan was our waiter, and he was funny. Bryan answered a couple of my friends questions about the menu, which he responded clearly to. You might be asking yourself by now why I rated this restaurant a 4/5 stars. I like to base my last star on the quality of my favorite drink, an Arnold Palmer. In my opinion 50/50 tea and lemonade. I’d would go as far as 65 lemonade/ 35 iced tea. My Arnold Palmer was mostly lemonade, id say 90/10, it almost looked the same as my friend who did ask for a lemonade. I know its different everywhere, but i expect some sort of “evenness.” That is why I gave Giardino a 4/5. To end, I would recommend Giardino, and i will be coming back.
… moreCynthia Nunez
I took my mom for her birthday, she had the white “fish allá Millanese” she said it had no taste whatsoever…. Everyone else ordered pizzas. I had the roasted bbq Chicken pizza and I noticed the chicken looked and had a weird taste to it. I algo had a order of the chicken wings appetizers and I gotta tell you, the next day I did not feel too good I highly doubt I will ever go back
… moreJordan
This place is a hidden gem! I don’t remember the name of the gentleman who took care of us but he was one of the bartenders (bald with tattoos) and I want to give him a huge shout out for the exceptional service and hospitality he provided. If you want your drinks to be poured strong, I highly recommend you seek him out. I ordered 2 margaritas, a Caesar salad, and had a slice of cheesecake. The margaritas HIT, so if you plan on drinking, you’d better eat something to soak up the alcohol lol. You’d think that there’s nothing too special about a Caesar salad, but the quality of ingredients used in their food is mind blowing. It tasted like they picked the cherry tomatoes fresh out of a garden and the homemade croutons were sweet in the best way possible. The cheesecake tasted like it came straight from heaven I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try!
… moreCandace Delores
Had the best time during a event for a large group work retreat. We worked with the manager (I cannot recall the name of the young lady). She took our group order ahead of time to ensure timeliness of the food. The service was amazing, the food was so good and loved the drinks. The atmosphere is great, too! Thanks for a great experience. Can’t wait to do it again.
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