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Giardino Pizza & Pasta, nestled at 550 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick, offers a delightful escape into traditional Italian cuisine. This family-run eatery exudes warmth and authenticity, reflected in its generous portions and the freshness of its ingredients. Patrons rave about the comfort food that reminds them of home-cooked meals, with dishes crafted with care and passion.
The menu showcases a tempting array of homemade pasta and pizza, including the renowned margarita and flavorful Capricosa. Guests praise the crispy yet sturdy crust, ensuring every slice retains its delectable toppings. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for family gatherings or a casual dinner with friends. Customers often mention the attentive and friendly staff, enhancing the overall dining experience.
With a variety of wines and beers available, Giardino pairs excellent choices with its food, creating a full dining experience that leaves a lasting impression. Whether you are a local or just passing through, Giardino Pizza & Pasta is a must-try destination that will undoubtedly satisfy your cravings for authentic Italian flavors.
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Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
Reviews for Giardino Pizza & Pasta
Review highlights
Based on 490 reviewsGiardino Pizza & Pasta is widely recognized for its authentic, family-run atmosphere that makes diners feel at home. Reviewers consistently highlight the fresh ingredients, generous portions, and flavorful, traditional Italian dishes reminiscent of homemade meals. The restaurant’s thin-crust pizzas receive particular praise for their quality and well-balanced toppings, with many appreciating options like gluten-free bases. In addition to the food, the warm and welcoming service along with a selection of fine wines enhances the overall dining experience. Customers also value the reasonable prices and the care evident in both food preparation and presentation, making Giardino a favored choice for casual meals, takeaway, and delivery in the Elsternwick area.
Giardino Pizza & Pasta is one of those rare places that instantly feels like home. You can tell it’s family-run — there’s warmth in the service and love in the food. Every meal tastes like something your mum or nonna would have made, full of flavour and cooked with care. The portions are generous, the ingredients are always fresh, and you can taste the effort that goes into every dish. Whether it’s pasta or pizza, it’s proper comfort food that brings back good memories. I’ve been absolutely spoilt here on the very rare occasions I’m in town. It’s the kind of place you never forget — honest food, made with heart, and shared with family.
This place is Amazing!! Good quality food!!! Very generous portions and very reasonable price!!! Good atmosphere and warm welcome!! You have to try it!! Won't regret it!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Went to meet a friend at Giardino's yesterday night (Thurs 5/6/25) ~ my first time there. We ordered pizza, I ordered Capricosa and my brother ordered Joe's Special. The pizzas came out in about 10 mins, piping hot straight out of the oven. Both pizza's were delicious, fresh and generous toppings. We ordered red wine by the glass ~ I had the merlot - it was superb and went so well with my pizza. The staff are excellent, friendly, obliging, most attentive and professional. The atmosphere was lively, happy ~ the decor modern and warm with lots of space. We will certainly be going back to Giardinos and recommend this fine eatery to anyone looking for good food, good service and a warm & ambient atmosphere. Marta (Burwood, Melbourne)
Classic Italian restaurant with a family owned feel that is very nostalgic! Ordered a margarita pizza on a gluten free base and a vegetarian pizza and was blown away by the quality and the toppings. The pizzas were a traditional thin crust but still had great structural integrity. The slices didn't bend or flop dropping all the toppings. The toppings were tasty and generous. The prices were extremely reasonable and the over quality was amazing. This photo does not do the pizza justice. Would highly recommend!
Italian Pizza at its best, a slice of Italy is where we're at here. Same experienced owners there for 10 years top quality chefs, family friendly, great selection of wines best quality toppings and all deserts made on site. Loved their signature cheesy garlic bread. Thanks Vanessa for a great night.
We’ve been ordering Giardino’s Pizza’s for over 20 years. They’re great and reasonably priced and certainly worth a bit of a drive to pick up. We tried many other places over the years but always return to Giardinos. The in houses dining has great food but the lighting and noise is off putting, so we prefer to stick to the take away.
super recommend. I always thought it was the best pizza around. First time do delivery, but it's best on site. Love Gamberi pizza and ordered it every single time.
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- Monday (Today) 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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