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Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria, Aurora, IL

Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.6
4.6
84 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (630) 701-2819
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria in downtown Aurora offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious pizza," "phenomenal tiramisu," and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Ideal for any occasion, this charming spot promises a memorable Italian meal and attentive, friendly staff.

84 Reviews
  1. Pam

    VIP

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time there and it was quite chilly being the coldest night of the year and unfortunately it didn’t warm up much in the restaurant. I realize the temperatures are very hard to regulate in cold weather. The service was excellent and it was not crowded so it was quiet. The three of us went for the restaurant week menu and two of us had meatballs and I had the Arancini. It was quite good but unfortunately not hot enough in the center; but the meatballs were very well done and hot; probably the better choice in this case. Although I did reheat my leftover Arancini at home in the air fryer the next day and they were much better. For the main course two of us had pappardelle bolognese and our other friend had the rigatoni with vodka sauce. She remarked that it was quite spicy and would not order it again because of that. My other friend’s pappardelle was to her liking. For me there was a certain spice that ran through all of the meat sauces including the appetizers that I did not care for. I cannot put my finger on what it was but it was everywhere. I wish that the sauces didn’t all have exactly the same seasoning component. Because of this it would make it hard for me to know what to order the next time unless it was something that was not a red sauce. For dessert we had a choice of gelato or tiramisu and we all chose the tiramisu. It was definitely the star of the evening and extremely tasty and a very nice size portion. I would actually order that again and I am not necessarily a fan of tiramisu because of the coffee flavoring but it was subtle in this dish. We agreed that we would definitely return because we would like to try their pizza which is the Neapolitan style. And we know they’re just starting out and we want to see restaurants in Aurora succeed. It definitely is a nice space with very friendly service and for those reasons we will definitely go back and try some of their other offerings.

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  2. Patty

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great space with a nicely varied menu at fair prices. Both our dishes were pretty heavy on the garlic, but very tasty. The only thing that needs to be tightened up is getting entrees delivered to entire tables at the same time.

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  3. Randy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    When deciding on this restaurant, I read the reviews - most are very good and typically, some are over the top negative. I will say that there are some accurate comments, but you have to sift through them for the truth. The food tasted delicious but the portions are on the small side when compared to a typical Italian restaurant. The decor is very nice and comfortable but on a cold night you could really feel it every time the door was opened. Our server was pleasant at all times and very prompt early on but then disappeared for 15 minutes when we had finished our meals. Overall we enjoyed Giordinos and will certainly return again to enjoy the delicious food.

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  4. Gina

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful, the service was fabulous and the decor was pretty.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Carol

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dining experience was wonderful. We had three in our party and everyone enjoyed their food. The eggplant parmesan was excellent and we loved the cookie gelato for dessert. The service was great...we had a very special server...very attentive and very personable. I highly recommend Giardino's and will definitely be back soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Phyllis

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The zucchini frites and tiramisu were the BEST!! We ordered the salmon on a bed of roasted vegetables were were fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered a fish special. Both entrees were delicious and creative. Our server answered all our questions and suggested the fish special and found some moscato at the bar. She was very personable. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Thania

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! They need to work a bit on their timing. The salads came and we barely started when the entrees were given as well. The appetizer came at the same time as our meal. However the dishes we tried were delicious and we will be coming back

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Dianne

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Excellent service, delicious food and service was excellent. Great cocktail and wine selection- a great value

    1 person found this helpful

  9. ElyseC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So wonderful! We will be back! Food was delicious and fun for adults and kiddos!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Roseann

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a great lunch with co workers, quality and service were great.

    1 person found this helpful

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Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria is rated 4.6 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

12 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506

Additional information

  • Area
    Aurora
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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