Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and the food was so fresh and delicious. The pasta tasted homemade, the chicken was tender and cooked to perfection. We had a few cocktails as well.. top notch all around. The freshness and quality made it an establishment I would highly recommend.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a charming place located in walking distance to the Paramount Theater, and plenty of parking. The food was delicious and the service was top notch. We had the Arancini to start, it was crispy on the outside and delicious on the inside . The filet medallions, were cooked to perfection. They were topped with an amazing mushroom sauce including chunks of mushrooms, broccolini all on a bed of mashed potatoes. We also had. The short rib with vegetables and gnocchi was a flavorful treat. I couldn’t recommend this place enough. You won’t be disappointed. Make a reservation and enjoy lunch or dinner and a drink. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
   

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   Charles

   Las Vegas5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Gem of a restaurant within walking distance to theatre and music venue. Wait staff extremely efficient. Cocktails made well and food delicious and perfectly portioned. Topped off with a light tiramisu fior dessert. Highly recommend.
   

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   Paul VIP

   Chicago13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a busy night with a packed restaurant, but everything was handled smoothly! Drinks and food were amazing and service was fantastic. Definitely will be visiting again! Highly recommended!
   

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   Hilario

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great overall experience at Giardino Trattoria. Waiter was very attentive. His name was JR, I believe. He told us the specials for the day. We started off with the Calamari Fritto with basil aioli. This was great. I ordered eggplant parmesan as a main meal. First bite, I was like eh, ok. But then I dipped into the sauce and got some pasta in the same bite. It just got better and better the more I had of it. I had to finish it there. I wasn't taking that home. I was VERY good. The pasta was al dente. Just perfect! Then came dessert. We got the Tiramisu. I was just say I was scraping the plate. I couldn't get enough of it. It was SO good.
   

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   Flitterbug VIP

   Chicago63 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Hostess desk not very accommodating. Waitress very good.
   

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   Linda

   Chicago9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. Great location if you are attending one of the theaters in downtown Aurora. Best to get a reservation because they always seem busy on theater nights. Our only complaint was that initially we sat at a table where we got a draft every time the door opened. We were able to move and the rest of the meal went well.
   

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   yvette VIP

   Chicago12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   This was my first time at this restaurant. There were 4 adults on the reservation. No issues getting to our table without the entire party. The waitress - Kennedy was very attentive and polite. She was new but did everything just fine. We did order another round of sangria but it never made it to the table and then when acknowledged - they ran out. Replacement drinks were put in at no cost. Good recovery. I will be back to try other things on the menu. We ordered two appetizers, four meals, four sangria ($4 special) and one beer - total +/- $150.
   

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   vicky

   Chicago2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The menu is condensed with so many wonderful options. The rice balls were delicious and plentiful for 2 people. Our salad was large enough to share. The eggplant parmigiana was a surprise as it was not sauced, so different but good. The orecchiette dish was misleading. The pasta was not an orecchiette pasta, but a large shell pasta. Still a delicious meal, but call the pasta what it is. The tiramisu was so good I wanted to take a 2nd piece home. The ambiance of the restaurant was so great, a fun vibe with a diverse crowd. We already have plans to come back to try the really different pizza menu. Supporting local and new businesses in Aurora helps to grow our amazing city. Come and try this new place, it’s fantastic.
   

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    KenC

    Chicago4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was great, could have used more attentive service. It was busy, but we had some unmet needs as far as drinks and taking away dirty plates. Needed water so we borrowed carafe from neighbors. Cute place will go back to give another try.
    

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