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Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange

4.7
4.7
376 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Giorgio's of South Orange has always been one of the landmarks in the area. Specializing in fine Italian cuisine and catering, we have a wide range of signature soups, salads and of course, our special, main-course, all-time favorite items. We offer specials every weekend including special desserts so be sure to ask!

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2 people

11:00 PM


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Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (973) 762-4440

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Chef GIORGIO

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator: (973) 762-4440

  • Neighborhood

    South Orange

  • Cross street

    Taylor Place

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. JohnM

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal on a Friday evening before a short walk to SOPAC for a concert. Chose an outside table on a beautiful day. Service was superb and food delicious. It was my first visit and I shall return to this lovely BYOB gem.
  2. DineAdvisor

    New York Area

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Late lunch and the room was quiet with two other tables. Service was great, friendly, and timely. The food was presently beautifully. It tasted excellent. We ended with desert and coffee. It was a great lunch. (Now on to Seton Hall for an event).
  3. JanetI

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made reservations for 6:45 on Wednesday evening to follow a graduation from Seton Hall. Due to the length of the ceremony we didn’t arrive at the restaurant until almost 7:15. We were greeted at the door with a friendly smile, asked our name, and told they had been waiting for us. We were led to a delightful table by the window overlooking the quaint town and told this table was ours for the rest of the evening so no need to rush. All of our entries were delicious and cooked to perfection. Although we do not live in the area and were just visiting for the graduation we would definitely make an effort to return if we were ever in the area again.
  4. Chandler

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Everything was overall lovely and the staff (Anthony, Janet and others) was wonderfully attentive, even before our visit, by calling to help with our seating location which was just perfect! Two minor notes are that there were no bread plates supplied and there was only butter for the bread instead of the usual flavored oil. We should have pointed these out at the time as I am quite sure they would have been graciously provided. We had a wonderful evening and are all eager to return very soon!! Thank you Giorgios! ; ))
  5. KristineK

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, as usual. Huge portions, great service, friendly staff. Nice ambiance. Not too loud at all. We were a party of six and could hear each other across the table just fine.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was very welcoming from the moment we walked in, which was what made the entire experience so memorable. Anthony especially was so friendly and kind. The food was UNBELIEVABLE!!! The portions were large, so you definitely get your money’s worth. We live in Staten Island but our daughter is a student at Seton Hall. We will definitely come back whenever we are in South Orange!
  7. LindaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely would recommend this restaurant. Great authentic Italian cuisine.
  8. Golfnut

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So glad we dined at Giorgio’s Restaurant. Exceptional service and food. Very accommodating and cozy place with a country inn feel. Family run business and every aspect of our dinner was superb. Highly recommend the Chicken Parm and Rigatoni bolognese. Crème Brûlée was delicious.
  9. NicholasG

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    Food was good even very good. But the restaurant was chilly. There was a party in their private room with very loud dance music. I asked the waiter to ask the party to turn down the music but he refused. This was at 5:00 pm on a Saturday. I chose an early dinner to celebrate my aunt’s 85th birthday deliberately so six of us could enjoy a quiet dinner. Rather disappointing…
  10. Bonita

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great as always and our server was amazing, professional and attentive as always!!!
  11. JRT98

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely going back here the next time I want good Italian food.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    It was a very nice restaurant. The service was good. Remember to bring your bottles of wine, haha. I completely forgot to bring some. Would definitely recommend it and come back
  13. GlennJ

    London

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Family owned, consistently well prepared Italian food at fair prices. BYOB.
  14. AnneD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was there for my second time on New Year's Eve. The menu was prix fixe which is typical on a holiday. I ordered the rib eye steak which was delicious. The service is great.
  15. MicheleB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't wait to go back and try something else....the food was so good and I like that it's BYOB. EXCELLENT
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this small, but beautiful and classy place. Service was excellent as was the food. I had the zuppa de pesce, which had salmon in it. I never had it with salmon. We had clams oregenata, which were a good size and delish. We also had the mushroom ravioli. All were excellent. BYOB. My only gripe was, and that I wish the owners should had handled, was that there was a very large group and they were extremely loud, but that does not take away from the stars given.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal and service!
  18. GlennJ

    London

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Reliable, consistent, moderately BYO Italian in downtown South Orange
  19. NJUnited

    New York Area

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This restaurant, which is BYO, is in a lovely home environment. The Italian food is very fresh and delicious. The service is friendly and attentive.
  20. JodiF

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    When we first walked in to Giorgio's we waited a bit for someone to greet us and seat us. Once we were seated quite a long time went by before anyone offered us menus, this despite the fact that the restaurant was mostly empty. So this wasn't a good start. Once our waiter finally came over things went much better. Overall we enjoyed our meal and the service was fine moving forward. The general consensus was that the food was quite good. However, the primary reason why we won't return, at least not any time soon, was that the restaurant (on Thanksgiving weekend) was playing religious Christmas music. We were a party of 8 and we are not Christian, and while we have been in many establishments that play holiday music, this was more overtly religious in nature and loud enough to truly disturb us. We also thought that the prices were high, perhaps too high for the restaurant. Two of us ordered a trout special and we were surprised to see that it cost nearly $40/person--trout is usually not such an expensive fish. So overall I don't think we will be back, at least not until after the New Year when presumably they will no longer be playing religious music.
  21. Jackie

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Italian restaurant with some patrons speaking Italian, which was a good omen for meal. Friendly & attentive service from owner family, who seemed genuinely grateful for patronage. Good obviously made fresh & delicious. Portions generous. Easy parking.
  22. Cosmo

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have never been disappointed with our meal. Always a great dining experience. The specials are always out of this world!
  23. TaraM

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    You must get the Creme Brule for dessert! The fried calamari is an excellent appetizer. The veal Sorrentino was the most tender veal I've ever had.
  24. CyclingWino

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    This was our first visit to Giorgio's and we really enjoyed our dining experience. The restaurant was bright and the home feel was obvious. The family that own the restaurant were friendly and attentive. Our meal was very enjoyable and when in the area again, we will definitely make a reservation.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good people serving and cooking in the late afternoon reservation. You can get a lot of business done and catch a reasonable train home.
  26. PaulV

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I nice quiet secret nugget in South Orange. Great food, polite service and overall wonderful dinner with my wife.
  27. maughan

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent cooking and attentive service. Fish dishes are very good as well as the meats and pastas. The BYOB allows us to bring the very different favorite wines of our guests.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Restaurant is BYOB should be listed in the details. Service was great
  29. NancyP

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food Delicious an Perfect Portion. Service was excellent an Very Clean. Highly recommend 😋
  30. Ladyinred309

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Sat outside. Very nice. Food was good. Service was friendly.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just celebrated our graduation for high school 50 years ago. The reunion committee worked on the reunion for almost a year! We met at Giorgio’s to celebrate our success! It was amazing. The food is always delicious, the service is wonderful! We’ll be back! Thank you!
  32. Wizegourmand

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great outdoor venue. Delicious food. Very friendly and attentive service. Looking forward to the next visit.
  33. MisterB

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful. My wife had a huge salad and the blacked tilapia while I had chicken francois with some scrumptious roasted potatoes The serving staff and hostess were very gracious and attentive. Just a great meal!
  34. jvtine4

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a lovely date with my boyfriend, and we will be returning very soon!
  35. JoanC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service
  36. BrianD

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great find. A quaint converted old South Orange home family owned and operated. Tremendous service with a smile from the owners daughter and delicious food from the soup special to creative appetizers to large portion perfectly prepared entrees. A creamy delicious Cappuccino with wonderful Italian desserts capped off a wonderful dining experience. Not to mention very reasonably priced and BYOB. Would highly recommend!! Will definitely be returning.
  37. outtodinner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to Giorgio’s and it did not disappoint. The courses were served in a timely manner - not too slowly but def not rushed. The grilled squid was favorable and done just right. My entree of lamb chops in a merlot sauce was very tasty and sooo many chops I was shocked. My husbands dish of tortelloni with porcini in a cream sauce was also very good. We are sure to visit the next time we attend a show at SOPAC. Thank you the hostess who was quite pleasant and accommodating!
  38. Bonita

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went to celebrate my sister’s birthday. Everything was great. Our server was amazing and the food from appetizer, entree and dessert was fabulous!!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was very good. Pasta prepared perfectly. It is a neighborhood gem
  40. RobertD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The calamari and mushroom appetizers were very good. Our friends linguine with white clam sauce was very good. Our other 3 entrees were just ok. A little disappointed from our previous trips. We do enjoy your restaurant very much but this time not up to par. Mary and Anthony are both very nice.

FAQs

Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 762-4440.

Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange is rated 4.7 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Google Map for Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange

52 Vose Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Taylor Place

  • Neighborhood

    South Orange

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef GIORGIO

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

  • Phone number

    (973) 762-4440

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator: (973) 762-4440

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