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Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.7 (589)
$30 and under
Italian
12 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506

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Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Aurora

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    12 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506
  • Area
    Aurora
  • Cross street
    Galena Blvd. and River St.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Kids' Build Your Own Pizza Night, October 6th

    1 - 8 people

    6 Oct 2026 only
    Little chefs, big creations. Kids 12 and under get hands-on at the table, starting with their choice of sauce, then topping their Neapolitan style pizza with cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or chicken. We'll bake it fresh and bring it back to their table. $15 per kid includes their pizza, a drink, and a scoop of gelato. Parents, the full Giardino menu is yours to enjoy while the kids build. Perfect for family night out!
    Kids' Build Your Own Pizza Night, October 6th photo

  • On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink

    1 - 8 people

    26 Aug 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
    It's the most fetch Wednesdays of the year. During Mean Girls' run at the Paramount, August 26 - October 11, 2026, wear pink to Giardino on any Wednesday and enjoy a complimentary* appetizer or dessert, plus a voucher for a free* appetizer on your next visit. Reserve your table at eatatgiardino.com Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria 12 N. River St., Downtown Aurora Buy tickets for the show at https://paramountaurora.com/events/mean-girls/ *Limit one complimentary item per table, per visit. Up to $15 value. $10 minimum purchase required.
    On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria.

4.7

4.7
(589)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria is a charming spot in downtown Aurora known for its "excellent food," "scratch" pasta dishes, and welcoming atmosphere. The service is "outstanding" and perfect for pre-theater dinners, with dishes like pizza and risotto consistently praised. Don't miss the delightful "bruschetta" and "zucchini frites."
589 Reviews

  1. julia

    South Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the food, service and ambiance! From appetizers to salads to main courses, all delicious!

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  2. Martha

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, plenty of time to make the show at the Paramount? Easy parking too. Dining room can be a bit chilly.

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  3. Sheila Gold

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Two out of the three people at our table ordered whitefish Milanese. Our food came quickly as we had told our waiter we had tickets to the theater in the area. Unfortunately, the white fish was overcooked, and the sauce was cold. Our appetizer of meatballs was also not hot. I was very disappointed because we had been there previously and had a decent meal. Not sure I would go back. 

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  4. Teri

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice choice of foods, our party of six all god different things, 3 pastas, 2 1/2 price pizzas. It was a quiet Monday night, we were placed by the bar which was very busy & too noisy. Two dishes had the wrong pasta, refills on drinks were offered, then not filled, and the waiter messed up our bills when asked to divide the whole bill equally for us. Will try again some time as the ambiance is nice & food was tasty.

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  5. Rebecca

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta and pizza here are excellent. You can tell they are made from scratch.

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  6. MICHAEL

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Support downtown Aurora restaurants! This one is an excellent one!

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  7. Martha

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was celebrating my granddaughter's 9th birthday and they made us feel special. Great food for her AND me! Will definitely be back1

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  8. Elizabeth

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious the service was excellent. I enjoyed dinning there. Would definitely recommend it.

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  9. Frank

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service is always great. The noise level is a little higher than what I would like but it’s due to the high ceilings and hard walls. I would still go back and recommend it to all.

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  10. Melinda

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and excellent service allowing us plenty of time to get to our show at the Paramount Theater. We will definitely go back.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    12 N River St, Aurora, IL 60506
  • Area
    Aurora
  • Cross street
    Galena Blvd. and River St.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

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

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A photo of Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria restaurant

Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Aurora

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
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