Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria, a charming culinary gem nestled in downtown Aurora, IL. This cozy eatery offers a delightful menu that beautifully merges traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist. For lunch, savor their delicious 7-inch brick oven pizzas, including the creamy Quattro For Maggie and the zesty Buffalo Margarita, each priced at just $14. The extensive selection of sandwiches features unique choices such as the Quinoa Burger and succulent Giardino Meatball sub, perfect for any palate.
Don’t miss their satisfying salad and soup combos that showcase seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavors. With a commitment to quality, the chefs craft each dish with care, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Patrons rave about the wonderful ambiance and the attentive service, making Giardino a must-visit spot for pizza lovers and Italian cuisine enthusiasts alike. It’s more than just a meal; it's an experience waiting to be discovered!
Lunch Pizzas
7" Buffalo Margarita
Pizza Brick Oven- Fresh Mozzarella/basil/EVOO/ San Marzano tomato sauce/basil pesto
7" Roasted BBQ Chicken
Pizza Brick Oven- Marinated & Grilled chicken Breast/bacon/mozzarella/homemade spicey bb/oven-dried tomatoes
7" Sausage And Broccolini
Pizza Brick Oven- Italian Sausage/brocolini/san marzano tomato sauce/ fontina cheese/calabrian chili peppers
7" Pepperoni Mushroom
Pizza Brick Oven- Pepperoni/ mushroom/ mozzarella cheese/ san marsano tomato/ taleggio cheese/ oregano/ spicy soppresata
7" Quattro For Maggie
Pizza Brick Oven- smoked mozzarella/ gorgonzola/ ricotta cheese/ parmigiano reggiano
Chicken Sandwhich
Grilled Chicken, Basil, Mozzarella, Arugula, tomato
Woodfired Roasted Vegetable
Zucchini, red pepper, mushroom, pesto, provolone cheese, balsamic glaze, bail aoli, on Ciabatta bread
Giardino Meatball
House Meatballs, Marinara and Provolone Cheese on a Baggette
Prime Steak
Premium Steak, Arugula, Calabrese Mayo Sauce, Tomato, Balsamic onions
Filet Sliders
Two filet medallion sliders on a homemade baguette bun, butter
Quinoa Burger
Veggie burger made from quinoa, black beans, roasted pepper, onoin, walnut and potato on a whole wheat bun topped with spanich, tomato, smoked mozzerella, and calabrian aoli
1/2 Chicken Sandwhich
Grilled Chicken, Basil, Mozzarella, Arugula, tomato on a Ciabatta bread
1/2 Woodfired Roasted Vegetables
Zucchini, red pepper, mushroom, pesto, balsamic glaze on Ciabatta bread
1/2 Giardino Meatball
House Meatballs, Marinara and Provolone Cheese on a Baggette
1/2 Prime Steak
Premium Steak, Arugula, Calabrese Mayo Sauce, Tomato, Balsamic onions
1/2 Filet Slider
Filet Slider on homemade baguette, butter
Lunch Sandwiches
Salad/Soup Combo
1/2 Green Harvest
Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Peppers, Provolone, soppressata, Parmesan, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/2 Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Grana Parmigiano and Homemade Croutons
1/2 Panzanella
Mozzarella, Campari Tomatoes, Ciabatta, Basil, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Pesto and a Balsamic Glaze.
1/2 Anti Pasto Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Black & Green Olives, Provolone, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Salami, Celery, Pepperoncini, Pistachio Mortadella with an Italian Vinaigrette
Meatballs Al Forno
Veal, ground beef & Pork meatballs served over creamy polenta. topped with roasted tomato sauce, parmigiano-reggiano, Fresh basil
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Marscarpone, basil,chicken, creamy tomato sauce, garlic, chilis flakes, pecorino cheese, and crispy prosciutto
Ricotta Gnocchi
Ricotta Gnocchi with Garlic, Arugula, white wine, lemon, pistachio and pesto
Buffalo Margarita Pizza
Pizza Brick Oven- Fresh Mozzarella/basil/EVOO/ San Marzano tomato sauce/basil pesto
Roasted BB Chicken Pizza
Pizza Brick Oven- Marinated & Grilled chicken Breast/bacon/mozzarella/homemade spicey bb/oven-dried tomatoes
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked ladyfingers/ mascarpone/ cocoa/ amaretto liqueur
Chef Choices
App
Meatballs Al Forno
Veal, ground beef & Pork meatballs served over creamy polenta. topped with roasted tomato sauce, parmigiano-reggiano, Fresh basil
Traditional Bruschetta
Cherry tomatoes, pecorino cheese, fresh mozzarella, served on grilled ciabatta bread with balsamic glaze drizzled and fresh basil
Oven Bake Fontina Cheese
Italian fontina cheese, cherry tomatoes agrodolce, calabrian oregano, grilled ramps, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. served with ciabatta bread
Arancini
Crispy risotto balls stuffed with fontina. Mozzarella, parmesan and roasted Garlic
Chicken Wings A La Diavola
Spicy & Crispy chicken wings tossed in a garlic lemon sauce with Fresno peppers.
Zucchini Frites
Crispy zucchini fries served with a cream parmesan sauce topped with Grated Parmesan
Calamari Fritto
Crispy Fried Calamari tossed with sun dried tomatoes, cherry pepper relish. Served with basil aioli
Burrata Caprese Prosciutto
Creamy Burrata, prosciutto di parma, basil pesto, arugula, tomatoes, balsamic glaze, creamy pesto. Served with Grilled italian bread
Patata Della Casa
Green Harvest
Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Onions, Olives, Peppers, Provolone, soppressata, Parmesan, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Grana Parmigiano and Homemade Croutons
Panzanella
Mozzarella, Campari Tomatoes, Ciabatta, Basil, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Pesto and a Balsamic Glaze.
Antipasto
Romaine Lettuce, Black & Green Olives, Provolone, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Salami, Celery, Pepperoncini, Pistachio Mortadella with an Italian Vinaigrette
Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque Cup
Fire Roasted Basil Bisque topped with homemade Brioche Croutons
Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque- Bowl
Fire Roasted Basil Bisque topped with homemade Brioche Croutons
To Go Soup/Salad
To Go Pasta
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Marscarpone, basil,chicken, creamy tomato sauce, garlic, chilis flakes, pecorino cheese, and crispy prosciutto
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Pappardella Pasta with Classic Bolognese Sauce, San Marzano Tomatoes, and Pecorino Romano Cheese
Creamy Tuscany Pasta
Fettuccine, Chicken, Oven dried Tomatoes, Arugula, Marscapone, Bread Crumbs, and Giardino Creamy Sauce
Braised Short Ribs Demi Glace
Short Ribs Served With Asiago Gnocchi, carrots, tomatoes, garlic Crimini mushrooms in a Rich Demi-Glaze Sauce.
Ricotta Gnocchi
Ricotta Gnocchi with Garlic, Arugula, white wine, lemon, pistachio and pesto
Orecchiette Alla Diavola
Orechiette Pasta with Shrimp, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, calabrian chili, parmesan cream and Basil
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Risotto with three cheeses, asparagus, Crimini Mushrooms and truffle oil
Eggplant Parmesan
Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic Tomato sauce layered over eggplant. Served with Alfredo pesto bucatini pasta.
Rustic Pan-Sear Chicken
Pan seared chicken with mashed potatoes, roasted peppers, hash of sweet potato, broccolini finished with a lemon butter sauce
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded Chicken breast with mozzarella, roasted garlic-tomato sauce, bucatini pasta with creamy pesto
Bisteca
Prime Ribeye with rosemary potatoes, roasted peppers, carrots and salsa verde
Filet Medallions
Two 4oz filet medallions with cremini mushrooms, shallots, broccolini, marsala wine sauce, and garlic mashed potatoes
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.
Salmone
Pan Seared Scottish salmon with wood fired roasted vegetables, lemon broth, butter, tomatoes, and Artichokes
To Go Entrees
To Go Pizzas
Buffalo Margarita Pizza
Pizza Brick Oven- Fresh Mozzarella/basil/EVOO/ San Marzano tomato sauce/basil pesto
Roasted BB Chicken Pizza
Pizza Brick Oven- Marinated & Grilled chicken Breast/bacon/mozzarella/homemade spicey bb/oven-dried tomatoes
Sausages & Broccolini Pizza
Pizza Brick Oven- Italian Sausage/brocolini/san marzano tomato sauce/ fontina cheese/calabrian chili peppers
Prosciutto Burrata
Pizza Brick Oven- oven dried cherry Tomato/ fresh basil/ roasted garlic oil/ burrata cheese and prosciutto
Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza
Pizza Brick Oven- Pepperoni/ mushroom/ mozzarella cheese/ san marsano tomato/ taleggio cheese/ oregano/ spicy soppresata
Wild Mushrooms
Pizza Brick Oven
Quattro For Maggie
Pizza Brick Oven
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked ladyfingers/ mascarpone/ cocoa/ amaretto liqueur
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding with Fresh Cranberries and English Sauce
Ricotta Cheesecake
Italian Cheesecake with Barrys compote
To Go Dessert
Kids Menu Online
Chicken Tenders
Kids Menu
Cheese Pizza
Kids Menu
Giardino Bucatini Pasta
Kids Menu
Blackberry Limonata
Non Alcoholic- Muddled Blackberries, fresh lime, rosemary syrup and soda water
Siciliana
Aranciata di Sicilia- Sicily blood orange soda 11.15 Fl oz
Sanpellagrino
33.8 Fl oz. Sparkling Natural Mineral water
Acqua Panna
33.8 Fl oz. Natural Spring Water
Pepsi
Pepsi Zero
Ginger Ale
Starry
Lemonade
Milk
Fat free Milk
Chocolate Milk
Peach Italian Soda
To Go Beverages
Food Special
6 Pcs BBQ Wings
Picata Bransino
Oven baked branzino, roasted carrots, potatos and spanich, artichokes, capers and butter lemon sauce.
Avocado Toast
The Fig And Honey
ricotta cream cheese, fig agrodolce, honeycomb, grilled ciabatta
Frutti Di Mare Salade
grilled spanish octopus, calamari, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil
Vegetarian Mushroom Lasagna
lasagna, porcini, mushrooms, ricotta, mascarpone