Ristorante Giardino

Name: Ristorante Giardino
Address: 142 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada, L0S1J0
Telephone: (905) 468-3263
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 3.1

3.1 (8)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

142 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S1J0

About this restaurant

A very special experience is awaiting you in the heart of historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Ristorante Giardino offers its patrons true Italian cuisine at its finest. A glance at the exceptional menu and wine list suggests that this is dining for the discerning palate. Authentic Italian dishes brought to Canada are prepared by experienced chefs expressly for Ristorante Giardino. Main courses include meat and fish dishes, and our pasta is made daily in our kitchens using only the finest fresh ingredients. The pastry chef works his magic to create an array of exquisite and irresistible desserts. Our wine list includes preferred imported and domestic selections and is highlighted by the restaurant’s own exclusive imported Barone de Cles Italian wine. Perfect for intimate luncheons and dinners, the restaurant is equally well-equipped to accommodate larger parties and special functions.
At Ristorante Giardino, expect the best and you will not be disappointed.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European
Hours of operation
Lunch: 11:30am - 4:30pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(905) 468-3263
Website
http://www.gatehouse-niagara.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
142 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S1J0
Neighborhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Cross street
Gate Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Insalata Alla CesareCA$13.00
House-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, house-made caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, croutons
Insalata GiardinoCA$13.00
Italian red radicchio, green cabbage, smoked pecans, strawberries, hemp seeds, smoked gouda, frisee and tomato vinaigrette
Insalata CapreseCA$14.00
Ripe tomato with fiore di latte, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil

Antipasto

Focaccia Al Pomodoro AffumicatoCA$10.00
House-made focaccia bread topped with smoked tomato with a side of selected olives
Tagliere Di SalumiCA$17.00
Our selection of italian cured meats, house-made giardiniera, handmade piadina bread
Selezione Di Pate' Con CrostiniCA$16.00
Selection of pate served with crunchy crostini
Calamari E Vongole in Due ModiCA$17.00
Clams casino giardino style, crispy fried dusted calamari; Sautee of clams in white wine in garlic butter sauce
Brie Avvolto in PancettaCA$17.00
Brie wrapped in house-smoked bacon with grilled pear relish
Cozze Al VaporeCA$16.00
Daily feature of steamed pei mussels

Zuppa

Zuppa Di FunghiCA$11.00
For 25 years a signature soup, revisited in a new style
Zuppa Del GiornoCA$11.00
Our daily fresh soup

Pasta

Spaghetti PescatoraCA$22.00
House-made spaghetti, served with clams, mussels, shrimp, baby scallops in a light red sauce
Gnocchi Alla RusticaCA$20.00
House-made potato gnocchi, tossed with smoked bacon, wilted spinach, roasted shallots in butter white wine sauce
Risotto Fragole E ProseccoCA$19.00
Italian risotto with strawberry and prosecco
Tagliatelle Al Ragu Di CostineCA$20.00
House-made fettuccine bolognese style with braised pork rib ragu
Spaghetti NapoliCA$19.00
House-made spaghetti tossed in a neapolitan tomato and basil sauce
Lasagna Al Forno Con Funghi E PancettaCA$20.00
Oven baked lasagna with mushrooms, bacon and fresh herbs
Pappardelle Con Astice E Crema Di PomodoroCA$23.00
Wide cut pasta with sautéed lobster, basil and tomato cream

Carne

Medaglione Di Filetto Di ManzoCA$37.00
Pan seared medallion of tenderloin with rosemary scented grilled empire apple and red wine pan juices
Stinco Di Agnello BrasatoCA$35.00
Slowly braised lamb shank, with tender polenta, minted jus and crunchy fried red onions
Petto D'Anatra Con Patate Croccanti E Verdure MarinateCA$35.00
Pan seared duck breast with crispy potatoes and marinated vegetables
Braciola Di Maiale Affumicata in CasaCA$31.00
House smoked ontario pork loin chop, grilled and served with crispy polenta and dressed baby greens
Tagliata Di ManzoCA$39.00
Sliced, grilled striploin with selection of beans, veal and red wine reduction and crunchy sliced potatoes

Pesce

Salmone Atlantico Al FornoCA$30.00
Pan roasted atlantic salmon with minted rice salad
Pesce Di LagoCA$32.00
Pan seared pickerel with oast house craft beer butter sauce
Pesce Del Giorno
Fish of the day
Merluzzo Nero Con Brodo Di PomodoroCA$30.00
Seared black cod with seasoned tomato broth and seasonal vegetables

What 8 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

3.1

3.1 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
3.0Service
3.6Ambience

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8 Reviews

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jujubered
Upstate New York27 reviews
4.0
Reviewed on May 10, 2019
1. Overall 4
Very nice restaurant, indoor dining and outdoor dining. Good service, decent food, great place to watch the world go by.
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philly4food VIP
Philadelphia County58 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 3, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We scheduled a reservation for August 3, 2015 based on reviews and the extensive menu (at least 4 pages) on their website. We received a reminder only the day before our dinner reservation with the same info as on the website. When we arrived we found only a one page menu with 2 appetizers and 3 salad choices , 3 pasta dishes and pizza. The regular dinner menu, according to our server, had been discontinued for a month before our arrival and we were never notified, nor was the website updated. In addition to this disappointment, several items on the 1 page menu were not available at only 6:30 pm. The chocolate martini we ordered was made with sour cream and had to be sent back. Since this was our first day of vacation in a new area we really had no option except to stay and eat pizza when we had expected to celebrate with a complete meal. Service was also lacking even though the restaurant was not very busy.
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LocalLover
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 18, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation for 6:00pm. Everything seemed great. Our waiter was polite, the menu looked great. I was a bit disappointed because I had previously looked online to see the menu, but when we got there, the menu was different. I found something else so that was fine. The appetizer came around 6:30, however then came the wait. It wasn't until around 7:30 that we received our meals. We heard complaints from other tables, with one group even walking out. We're not one to make a scene so we didn't say anything, however, not once did our waiter apologize to us. We were nothing but polite and understanding but couldn't believe we didn't even get an apology. The meal wasn't anything spectacular either. For a fancy, expensive restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this was extremely disappointing.
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Harperskeeper
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
1.0
Dined on July 18, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We arrived at 5:30 for out 5:45 reservation, party of 2. They seated us promptly and took our orders in a timely manner. We received drinks, salads and wine and then nothing. Server never came back to table. The table seated just before us finished their meal and left. Two tables that were seated after us ordered starters and were finished with their entres. About 30 min after we'd finished out salads I went to hostess and asked for our check explaining we were not prepared to wait any longer. She apologized and said she'd send the server over with the bill. The server took the dessert order from the table next to us but never even looked at us. After 10 minutes we went both left the table to wait for the check at the hostess stand. The hostess said we should wait 5 more min and if the server didn't show up we should just leave. I told her I was not comfortable leaving without paying for what we'd actually received but neither was I willing to continue to wait. She needed to get the manager to give us a check or give me a menu and I would add it up myself. A few minutes later the manager brought the bill. No apology, No offer to adjust the bill for the inconvenience. I gave him cash and he left. 5 min later our original server showed up with my change saying "Sorry about that" as she handed it to me. We finally left at 7:20, just under 2 hours after arriving without getting our meal and having spent the last 30 min trying to pay the bill. And was not just us. Two other tables left without paying and we walked out with another table who'd paid for their drinks but never got food. Absolutely unacceptable.
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Anita VIP
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 12, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Great food. Service was very poor.
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ChristineToronto
Toronto / Ontario1 review
1.0
Dined on July 11, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Went to this restaurant for my birthday with 7 people. The food was very bland and the service was rude and VERY slow. I wouldn't recommend this. Very disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were very good if not excellent. We were a group of five, and all five were very happy. The wine list is somewhat weak, although to be fair, we did find a barolo which everyone liked and was good value. We were fortunate to be there on a perfect summer evening and were able to enjoy the patio which is quite lovely. In a tourist town like Niagara, where so many restaurants are over hyped (and over priced), Giardino stands out.
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Olinec VIP
Fort Lauderdale371 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 23, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is lovely whether seated inside the ultra modern dining room or outside in the lovely patio. The food is good but not outstanding and the portions too small for the price. Spaghetti with tomato sauce had a good flavor but the portion was dwarfed by the bowl. Gnocchi was tasty and the portion slightly more, but still less than warranted for the price. We had to ask for bread twice before the not too fresh bread was brought. Our waiter informed us that refills on iced tea and soda were not free in Canada. But some of the more moderately priced places we dined at during this trip automatically offered this with no charge. At these prices, an extra glass of iced tea or soda makes the restaurant seem silly. Also, we were one of 4 tables occupied, with 2 waiters and one assistant. we seldom saw our waiter. Our table was near the stairs leading into the main dining room and at one point he stood on the stairs and asked down to us if everything was all right as if he could not be bothered to make those 4 steps down to our table. Too many better places in Niagara on the Lake.
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Ristorante Giardino is rated 3.1 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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142 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S1J0

Additional information

Cross street
Gate Street
Neighborhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hours of operation
Lunch: 11:30am - 4:30pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.gatehouse-niagara.com/
Phone number
(905) 468-3263

Ristorante Giardino

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Insalata

Insalata Alla CesareCA$13.00

Insalata GiardinoCA$13.00

Insalata CapreseCA$14.00

Antipasto

Focaccia Al Pomodoro AffumicatoCA$10.00

Tagliere Di SalumiCA$17.00

Selezione Di Pate' Con CrostiniCA$16.00

Calamari E Vongole in Due ModiCA$17.00

Brie Avvolto in PancettaCA$17.00

Cozze Al VaporeCA$16.00

Zuppa

Zuppa Di FunghiCA$11.00

Zuppa Del GiornoCA$11.00

Pasta

Spaghetti PescatoraCA$22.00

Gnocchi Alla RusticaCA$20.00

Risotto Fragole E ProseccoCA$19.00

Tagliatelle Al Ragu Di CostineCA$20.00

Spaghetti NapoliCA$19.00

Lasagna Al Forno Con Funghi E PancettaCA$20.00

Pappardelle Con Astice E Crema Di PomodoroCA$23.00

Carne

Medaglione Di Filetto Di ManzoCA$37.00

Stinco Di Agnello BrasatoCA$35.00

Petto D'Anatra Con Patate Croccanti E Verdure MarinateCA$35.00

Braciola Di Maiale Affumicata in CasaCA$31.00

Tagliata Di ManzoCA$39.00

Pesce

Salmone Atlantico Al FornoCA$30.00

Pesce Di LagoCA$32.00

Pesce Del Giorno

Merluzzo Nero Con Brodo Di PomodoroCA$30.00

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