Italian Garden Restaurant
A nice little restaurant. Quiet location, set back from the street. Garden seating, when the weather is warm. I love the food and the service is always friendly.    [16 Oct 2004 19:02:12]

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Recommended Dishes: Capellini with Pesto - Gorgonzola Salad

     ­LHM   

What a cute place
I went to Giardino one night because they were participating in a fundraiser and discovered a restaurant I fell in love with. The service was very friendly and attentive. Our food was scrumptious. I loved the twinkle lights in the trees and great patio area. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone who is in the area.    [26 Apr 2005 21:24:45]

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     ­LS   

A place to skip
The food here is mediocre at best, red sauce overpowers the pasta, lemon caper sauce overpowers the salmon, pasta is not cooked properly and vegetables are overcooked. Service is lackluster and the wait staff will argue with you. The decor is charming and the wine list is adequate. Better to spend your time and money elsewhere.    [10 Sep 2006 00:53:38]

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     ­Anonymous   

Nice Quiet Little Place
Couldn't disagree more with "Anonymous" above. Very friendly staff, very good food, great ambience. Location not conducive for a restaurant, though. Tucked back in a little tiny retail complex with no visibility. That can't help business.    [17 Dec 2006 21:37:38]

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Recommended Dishes: Fritto Misto, Pumpkin Gnocchi

     ­Huggy   

Oh my - it was wonderful
We found this restaurant quite by chance - and it was small, well serviced and WONDERFUL food. They don't go over-board with a menu too big to handle and what they offer is fresh and delightful. What a find -but you have to look for it - it is near the old AAA building on Mount Diablo.    [17 Feb 2007 22:13:46]

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     ­Jill   

Only one word
This is a secret restaurant in Lafayette, the best Italian food I have ever had. I really recommend this place. The service is very friendly.    [22 May 2007 03:56:36]

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Recommended Dishes: ravioli of pumpkin, deep fried calamari

     ­al   

They Made Our Anniversary Dinner Memorable!
My husband and I had dinner at Giardino's to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and it couldn't have been more memorable. Not only was the food AMAZING but the staff went out of thier way to give us great service! At the end of our meal the server even brought out an awesome dessert with a candle for us!    [19 Sep 2007 17:35:53]

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     ­sarah