Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange

Name: Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange
Address: 52 Vose Ave., South Orange, NJ, United States, 07079
Telephone: (973) 762-4440
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

376 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

11:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(973) 762-4440

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
Website
http://www.giorgiosristorante.com/
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

Location
52 Vose Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
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

Caprese$9.95
Buffalo mozzarella, roasted peppers & fresh basil
Broccoli Rabe Salsiccia$12.95
Sautéed broccoli rabe with sweet sausage & cherry peppers
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms$12.95
Shaves of parmigano reggiano in Balsamic vineg
Calamari Fritti$13.95
Fried calamari served with marinara sauce
Mussels Provencale$12.95
Sautéed in a pomodoro, fresh basil & garlic
Garlic Shrimp$13.95
Sautéed Shrimp in a garlic, white wine sauce
Grilled Calamari$13.95
Calamari on the grill in olive oil &lemon served over mixed greens
Clams Oreganata$12.95
Little neck clams baked with bread crumbs & Italian herbs
Filet Mignon$13.95
Filet slices, topped with gorgonzola cheese, served over toasted bread

Insalata - Salads

$9.95

Insalata della Casa
Mixed Green
Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, croutons, shaves of parmesan
Sicilian Salad
Chopped greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, cheese & olives
Tre Colore Salad
Arugula, radichio, & endive in our house vinaigrette
Arugula Salad
Red onions, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

Pasta

Penne alla Giorgio's$18.95
Sundried tomatoes, fresh spinach and garlic
Fettuccine Bolognese$18.95
Ground veal
Mushroom Ravioli$18.95
Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto or Alfredo Sauce
Tortellini Porcini Mushrooms$18.95
Porcini mushrooms in a cream or pomodoro sauce
Penne alla Russa$18.95
penne pasta in a vodka pink sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara$18.95
Bacon, onion & a touch of cream
Linguini Tre Colore$18.95
Shitake mushroom, sundried tomato, spinach, w/ olive oil & garlic
Linguine alla Vongole$19.95
Linguine with fresh clams in white or red sauce
Rigatoni Rabe$19.95
Broccoli Rabe, garlic, sausage, & hot cherry peppers

Pollo - Chicken

$20.95

Chicken Scarpariella
Sausage, mushrooms, garlic, white wine & lemon
Chicken Contadina
Onions, peppers, garlic & potatoes in a marinara sauce
Chicken Palpiaeze
sundried tomato, garlic, basil, white wine & lemon, topped with melted brie
Chicken Portofino
Artichokes, prosciutto, brandy & cream
Chicken Caprese
chicken cutlet w/ chopped tomatoes, onions, cheese, over arugula
Italian Classics
Chicken Francese, Marsala, or Chicken Parmesan

Vitello - Veal

Veal Tre Colore$24.95
Shitake mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes & snow peas with marsala wine
Veal Romano$24.95
Artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fresh garlic, & rosemary
Veal Principesa$24.95
Scaloppine of veal with prosciutto, cheese & asparagus
Veal Saltimbocca$24.95
Topped with prosciutto in a light marsala served over spinach
Veal Sorrentina$24.95
Eggplant, Mozzarella, & Light tomato Sauce
Veal Chop Milanese$32.95
Breaded veal chop w/ arugula, onions, tomatoes & parmesan cheese

Grill

Pork Chops Murphy$24.95
Grilled Pork Chops with peppers, onions, mushrooms & hot cherry peppers
Rib Eye Steak$32.95
Grilled to your liking and topped with onions & mushrooms served with mashed potatoes
Veal Chops$32.95
Grilled with fresh rosemary served with mashed potatoes
Rack of Lamb$32.95
Grilled rack of lamb served with rice pilaf and grilled asparagus
Filet Mignon$34.95
Grilled & served with mushrooms in a Barolo wine sauce
Costallette di Agnella$32.95
Lamb Chops Sauteed with Shallots in a Barolo wine

Pesce - Seafood

All Shrimp & Scallop dishes served over pasta

Shrimp Sugoloso$24.95
Simmered in a pesto sauce with sundried tomatoes & olives
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$24.95
In a spicy tomato, Fra Diavolo sauce
Shrimp Scampi$24.95
fresh garlic, white wine, and lemon sauce
Scallops Toscana$25.95
Fresh tomatoes, garlic & olives
Scallops Siciliana$25.95
Olives, capers & garlic
Salmon Capri$26.95
Capers, sun dried tomatoes sauteed in white wine & garlic
Crusted Hazelnut Salmon$27.95
Pan seared, served with mushrooms & asparagus in a creamy pesto sauce
Blackened Tilapia$25.95
Pan seared with garlic, white wine, and lemon sauce
Zuppa di Pesci$31.95
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and fish in a light marinara sauce

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

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JM
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.
DA
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).
JI
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.
C
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! ; ))
KK
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.
OT
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!
LK
LindaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely would recommend this restaurant. Great authentic Italian cuisine.
G
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.
NG
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…
B
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!!!
JR
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.
OT
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
GJ
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.
AD
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.
MB
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
OT
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal and service!
GJ
GlennJ
London
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Reliable, consistent, moderately BYO Italian in downtown South Orange
NJ
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.
JF
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.
J
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.
C
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!
TM
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.
CW
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.
OT
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.
PV
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.
m
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.
OT
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
NP
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 😋
L
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.
OT
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!
W
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.
MB
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!
j
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!
JC
JoanC
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service
BD
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.
o
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!
B
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!!
OT
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
RD
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

11:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(973) 762-4440

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

Website
http://www.giorgiosristorante.com/
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

Giorgio's Ristorante - South Orange

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Zuppe - Soups

Minestrone

Stracciatella alla Romana

Antipasti

Caprese$9.95

Broccoli Rabe Salsiccia$12.95

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms$12.95

Calamari Fritti$13.95

Mussels Provencale$12.95

Garlic Shrimp$13.95

Grilled Calamari$13.95

Clams Oreganata$12.95

Filet Mignon$13.95

Insalata - Salads

Insalata della Casa

Caesar Salad

Sicilian Salad

Tre Colore Salad

Arugula Salad

Pasta

Penne alla Giorgio's$18.95

Fettuccine Bolognese$18.95

Mushroom Ravioli$18.95

Tortellini Porcini Mushrooms$18.95

Penne alla Russa$18.95

Spaghetti Carbonara$18.95

Linguini Tre Colore$18.95

Linguine alla Vongole$19.95

Rigatoni Rabe$19.95

Pollo - Chicken

Chicken Scarpariella

Chicken Contadina

Chicken Palpiaeze

Chicken Portofino

Chicken Caprese

Italian Classics

Vitello - Veal

Veal Tre Colore$24.95

Veal Romano$24.95

Veal Principesa$24.95

Veal Saltimbocca$24.95

Veal Sorrentina$24.95

Veal Chop Milanese$32.95

Grill

Pork Chops Murphy$24.95

Rib Eye Steak$32.95

Veal Chops$32.95

Rack of Lamb$32.95

Filet Mignon$34.95

Costallette di Agnella$32.95

Pesce - Seafood

Shrimp Sugoloso$24.95

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$24.95

Shrimp Scampi$24.95

Scallops Toscana$25.95

Scallops Siciliana$25.95

Salmon Capri$26.95

Crusted Hazelnut Salmon$27.95

Blackened Tilapia$25.95

Zuppa di Pesci$31.95

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