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Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria, Aurora, IL

Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.5 (183)
$30 and under
Italian
12 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Your favorite local trattoria and pizzeria, serving up wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, delectable desserts, and signature cocktails. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 183 people are saying

Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria in Aurora offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "excellent food and service," making it a must-visit spot in town. Expect "delicious pizza" and "authentic Italian fare" with a "great vibe." While some find the service pace varied, the quality and ambiance ensure a "fantastic dining experience."

183 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food that was prepared fairly quickly. In our group of 6 everyone ordered something different and everyone was very pleased with the quality, presentation, taste, and portion size. The prices are reasonable and the food was exceptional. Our server was friendly and competent. We will definitely return.

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  2. Georgina VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food. Looking forward to coming back.

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  3. Joseph

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot in downtown Aurora! I would go back again!

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  4. Barbara

    Chicago18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit and we really enjoyed it. The Margherita pizza was delicious, the added pesto sauce was a nice touch. The ricotta gnocchi was scrumptious and filling. The mushroom risotto was excellent however the serving seemed small. The white fish was wonderful and felt like a nice twist on fish and chips. The only negative was the margaritas were just okay. The service was excellent, and we will be back. 

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  5. Elaine VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Noisy. Service slow. Only one waitress. Food good.

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  6. Amanda VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our second visit to your restaurant.The barramundi is delicious. Ambience is lovely. The only concern I want to share is the regular beeping sound from the computer by the kitchen service counter. Not sure if there’s any way you can mute or lower it? Otherwise, ambience and service it’s great 

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  7. Roberta

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s so nice to have a quality restaurant in center of town! This place is beautiful but better yet the food is phenomenal. I had the rigatoni a la vodka and it was the best I have ever had. The pancetta was sprinkled over the pasta making another level of flavor to my dish. The portion was the right size as well. We were approached by the manager about our experience. Well, I plan to return and this time with my husband.

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  8. Marty

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere, food was good but cant really say outstanding. Prices were moderate. May return but not in too much of a hurry.

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  9. Julie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great lunch. Food was delicious and the docor was beautiful. We would go back again.

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  10. Lauren

    Chicago4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband had the rigatoni alla vodka and really liked it, I thought it was just ok. My son and I shared 2 pizzas (Buffalo mozzarella and the 4 cheese) and we both did not like the pizzas. They were very doughy and not any wood-fired (or if it was, it wasnt crispy at the bottom, just soft) The pizza sauce on the buffalo mozzarella was very acidic. It def wasn't for me. I might come back and try a different pasta.

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Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria is rated 4.5 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. West Suburbs
  5. Aurora

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

12 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Galena Blvd. and River St.
  • Neighborhood
    Aurora
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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