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    Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

    Italian
    Open now11AM - 8:30PM
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    To Go Menu
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    Featured Items

    • Buffalo Margarita Pizza

      Pizza Brick Oven- Fresh Mozzarella/basil/EVOO/ San Marzano tomato sauce/basil pesto
      $17.00
    • Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza

      Pizza Brick Oven- Pepperoni/ mushroom/ mozzarella cheese/ san marsano tomato/ taleggio cheese/ oregano/ spicy soppresata
      $18.00
    • 7" Buffalo Margarita

      Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil Pesto
      $14.00

    Lunch Menu

    Lunch Pizzas

    • 7" Buffalo Margarita

      Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil Pesto
      $14.00
    • 7" Roasted BBQ Chicken

      Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Mozzarella, Spicy BBQ Sauce, & Oven-Dried Tomatoes
      $14.00
    • 7" Sausage and Broccolini

      Italian Sausage, Broccolini, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fontina Cheese, Calabrian Chili Peppers
      $14.00
    • 7" Pepperoni Mushroom

      Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Taleggio Cheese, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Spicy Soppressata
      $14.00
    • 7" Pera E Gorgonzola

      Roasted Pears, Gorgonzola Cheese, Garlic Aioli, Basil, Caramelized Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • 7" Giardino Ortaggi

      Roasted Peppers, Roasted Onion, Corn, Broccolini, Cherry Tomato, Mushroom, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
      $14.00
    • 7" Cheese Pizza

      $14.00

    Lunch Sandwiches

    • Chicken Sandwhich

      Grilled Chicken, Basil, Mozzarella, Arugula, tomato
      $15.00
    • Woodfired Roasted Vegetable

      Zucchini, red pepper, mushroom, pesto, provolone cheese, balsamic glaze, bail aoli, on Ciabatta bread
      $15.00
    • Giardino Meatball

      House Meatballs, Marinara and Provolone Cheese on a Baggette
      $15.00
    • Prime Steak

      Premium Steak, Arugula, Calabrese Mayo Sauce, Tomato, Balsamic onions
      $17.00
    • Filet Sliders

      Two filet medallion sliders on a homemade baguette bun, butter
      $15.00
    • Wagyu Burger

      Brioche Bun, Tomato Jam, Roasted Onion, Provolone Cheese, Giardino Aioli
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • 1/2 Chicken Sandwhich

      Grilled Chicken, Basil, Mozzarella, Arugula, Tomato on a Ciabatta bread
      $14.00
    • 1/2 Woodfired Roasted Vegetables

      Zucchini, red pepper, mushroom, pesto, balsamic glaze on Ciabatta bread
      $14.00
    • 1/2 Giardino Meatball

      House Meatballs, Marinara and Provolone Cheese on a Baggette
      $14.00
    • 1/2 Prime Steak

      Premium Steak, Arugula, Calabrese Mayo Sauce, Tomato, Balsamic onions
      $14.00
    • 1/2 Filet Slider

      Filet Slider on homemade baguette, butter
      $14.00

    Salad/Soup Combo

    • 1/2 Green Harvest

      Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Peppers, Provolone, soppressata, Parmesan, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $10.00
    • 1/2 Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Grana Parmigiano and Homemade Croutons
      $10.00
    • 1/2 Panzanella

      Mozzarella, Campari Tomatoes, Ciabatta, Basil, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Pesto and a Balsamic Glaze.
      $10.00
    • 1/2 Anti Pasto Salad

      Romaine Lettuce, Black & Green Olives, Provolone, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Salami, Celery, Pepperoncini, Pistachio Mortadella with an Italian Vinaigrette
      $10.00

    To Go Menu

    Chef Choices

    • Meatballs Al Forno

      Veal, ground beef & Pork meatballs served over creamy polenta. topped with roasted tomato sauce, parmigiano-reggiano, Fresh basil
      $14.00
    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka

      Marscarpone, basil,chicken, creamy tomato sauce, garlic, chilis flakes, pecorino cheese, and crispy prosciutto
      $18.00
    • Buffalo Margarita Pizza

      Pizza Brick Oven- Fresh Mozzarella/basil/EVOO/ San Marzano tomato sauce/basil pesto
      $17.00
    • Roasted BB Chicken Pizza

      Pizza Brick Oven- Marinated & Grilled chicken Breast/bacon/mozzarella/homemade spicey bb/oven-dried tomatoes
      $16.00
    • Tiramisu

      Espresso soaked ladyfingers/ mascarpone/ cocoa/ amaretto liqueur
      $9.00

    Appetizers

    • Meatballs Al Forno

      Veal, ground beef & Pork meatballs served over creamy polenta. topped with roasted tomato sauce, parmigiano-reggiano, Fresh basil
      $14.00
    • Traditional Bruschetta

      Cherry tomatoes, pecorino cheese, fresh mozzarella, served on grilled ciabatta bread with balsamic glaze drizzled and fresh basil
      $12.00
    • Oven Bake Fontina Cheese

      Italian fontina cheese, cherry tomatoes agrodolce, calabrian oregano, grilled ramps, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. served with ciabatta bread
      $10.00
    • Arancini

      Crispy risotto balls stuffed with fontina. Mozzarella, parmesan and roasted Garlic
      $12.00
    • Chicken Wings A La Diavola

      Spicy & Crispy chicken wings tossed in a garlic lemon sauce with Fresno peppers.
      $15.00
    • Zucchini Frites

      Crispy zucchini fries served with a cream parmesan sauce topped with Grated Parmesan
      $11.00
    • Calamari Fritto

      Crispy Fried Calamari tossed with sun dried tomatoes, cherry pepper relish. Served with basil aioli
      $15.00
    • Burrata Caprese + Prosciutto

      Creamy Burrata, prosciutto di parma, basil pesto, arugula, tomatoes, balsamic glaze, creamy pesto. Served with Grilled italian bread
      $19.00
    • Patata Della Casa

      Russian Fingerling Potatoes, Layered on Creamy Parmesan, Topped with Burrata, Fresh Peppers, and Pesto, Drizzled with Calabrian Aoli
      $9.00
    • Tuscan Sausage and Peppers

      Italian Mild Sausage, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Pomodoro Sauce, Polenta, Balsamic Cipollini Onions
      $19.00
    • The Fig and Honey

      ricotta cream cheese, fig agrodolce, honeycomb, grilled ciabatta
      $13.00

    To Go Soup/Salad

    • Green Harvest

      Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Peppers, Provolone, soppressata, Parmesan, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $9.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Grana Parmigiano and Homemade Croutons
      $9.00
    • Panzanella

      Mozzarella, Campari Tomatoes, Ciabatta, Basil, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Pesto and a Balsamic Glaze.
      $9.00
    • Antipasto

      Romaine Lettuce, Black & Green Olives, Provolone, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Salami, Celery, Pepperoncini, Pistachio Mortadella with an Italian Vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque Cup

      Fire Roasted Basil Bisque topped with homemade Brioche Croutons
      $5.00
    • Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque- Bowl

      Fire Roasted Basil Bisque topped with homemade Brioche Croutons
      $7.00

    To Go Pasta

    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka

      Marscarpone, basil,chicken, creamy tomato sauce, garlic, chilis flakes, pecorino cheese, and crispy prosciutto
      $18.00
    • Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

      Pappardella Pasta with Classic Bolognese Sauce, San Marzano Tomatoes, and Pecorino Romano Cheese
      $19.00
    • Braised Short Ribs + Demi Glace

      Short Ribs Served With Asiago Gnocchi, carrots, tomatoes, garlic Crimini mushrooms in a Rich Demi-Glaze Sauce.
      $27.00
    • Orecchiette Alla Diavola

      Orechiette Pasta with Shrimp, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, calabrian chili, parmesan cream and Basil
      $19.00
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic Tomato sauce layered over eggplant. Served with Alfredo pesto bucatini pasta.
      $20.00

    To Go Entrees

    • Rustic Pan-Sear Chicken

      Pan seared chicken with mashed potatoes, roasted peppers, hash of sweet potato, broccolini finished with a lemon butter sauce
      $23.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Breaded Chicken breast with mozzarella, roasted garlic-tomato sauce, bucatini pasta with creamy pesto
      $22.00
    • Filet Medallions

      Two 4oz filet medallions with cremini mushrooms, shallots, broccolini, marsala wine sauce, and garlic mashed potatoes
      $32.00
    • White Fish Alla Milanese

      Lake superior white fish with Arugula, cherry tomatoes, green beans, capers, pickled onions finished with lemon butter sauce and served with mashed potatoes.
      $26.00
    • Salmone

      Pan Seared Scottish salmon with wood fired roasted vegetables, lemon broth, butter, tomatoes, and Artichokes
      $25.00

    To Go Pizzas

    • Buffalo Margarita Pizza

      Pizza Brick Oven- Fresh Mozzarella/basil/EVOO/ San Marzano tomato sauce/basil pesto
      $17.00
    • Roasted BB Chicken Pizza

      Pizza Brick Oven- Marinated & Grilled chicken Breast/bacon/mozzarella/homemade spicey bb/oven-dried tomatoes
      $16.00
    • Sausages & Broccolini Pizza

      Pizza Brick Oven- Italian Sausage/brocolini/san marzano tomato sauce/ fontina cheese/calabrian chili peppers
      $17.00
    • Prosciutto Burrata

      Pizza Brick Oven- oven dried cherry Tomato/ fresh basil/ roasted garlic oil/ burrata cheese and prosciutto
      $17.00
    • Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza

      Pizza Brick Oven- Pepperoni/ mushroom/ mozzarella cheese/ san marsano tomato/ taleggio cheese/ oregano/ spicy soppresata
      $18.00
    • Pera E Gorgonzola

      roasted pears, gorgonzola, garlic aioli, basil, caramelized onion, balsamic vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Giardino Ortaggi

      roasted pepper, roasted onion, corn, broccolini, cherry tomato, mushroom, mozzarella, tomato sauce
      $17.00
    • Cheese Pizza

      $14.00

    To Go Dessert

    • Tiramisu

      Espresso soaked ladyfingers/ mascarpone/ cocoa/ amaretto liqueur
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Bread Pudding

      Bread Pudding with Fresh Cranberries and English Sauce
      $9.00
    • Ricotta Cheesecake

      Italian Cheesecake with Barrys compote
      $9.00

    Kids Menu Online

    • Chicken Tenders

      Kids Menu
      $6.00
    • Cheese Pizza

      Kids Menu
      $6.00
    • Giardino Bucatini Pasta

      Kids Menu
      $6.00

    To Go Beverages

    • Blackberry Limonata

      Non Alcoholic- Muddled Blackberries, fresh lime, rosemary syrup and soda water
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Siciliana

      Aranciata di Sicilia- Sicily blood orange soda 11.15 Fl oz
      $6.00
    • Sanpellagrino

      33.8 Fl oz. Sparkling Natural Mineral water
      $6.00
    • Pepsi

      $4.00
    • Pepsi Zero

      $4.00
    • Ginger ale

      $4.00
    • Starry

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00

    Catering

    apps

    • Meatballs Al Forno

      $46.00+
    • Arancini

      $46.00+
    • Zucchini Frites

      $80.00+
    • Patata Della Casa

      $90.00+
    • Tuscan Sausage & Peppers

      $135.00+
    • Burrata

      $180.00+
    • Roasted Garlic Bread

      $30.00+

    Salads

    • Cesar

      $60.00+
    • Mediterranean

      $60.00+
    • Panzanella

      $60.00+

    Entrees

    • Salmon

      $160.00+
    • Chicken

      $120.00+
    • Black Tiger Shrimp

      $140.00+
    • Lasagna

      $90.00+
    • Filet Medallions

      $165.00+

    Pastas

    • Chicken

      $95.00+
    • Sausages

      $95.00+
    • Shrimp

      $100.00+

    desserts

    • Tiramisu

      $70.00+
    • Ricotta Cheesecake

      $70.00+

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Offering hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizzas and Italian specialties. 12 N. River St. in Downtown Aurora, IL

    Location

    12 North River Street, Aurora, IL 60506

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