Giardino Italian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Giardino Italian Restaurant, located in Springfield, VA, is a neighborhood gem offering a delightful blend of Italian cuisine with a focus on pizza, calzones, and a variety of meat and seafood dishes. The menu features mouth-watering options such as Quattro Formaggi Pizza, Marsala chicken, and Bistecca Nostra ribeye. Customers rave about the quality of the food, with reviews highlighting the delicious flavors and generous portions. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service make it a perfect spot for both casual dining and special occasions. Don't miss their gluten-free options for pasta, ensuring everyone can enjoy a satisfying meal. Giardino Italian Restaurant is a must-visit for authentic Italian fare that will leave you craving more.
Pizza
Bruschetta Pizza
Diced tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella and pecorino cheese.
Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Mozzarella, pecorino, Gorgonzola, and provolone cheese.
Villa Bella Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, sausage, and prosciutto.
Garlic Knots
Verdura Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and oregano.
Don Antonio Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant, and pecorino cheese.
Pizza con Carne
Tomato sauce, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and mozzarella cheese.
Calzone Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, provolone and pecorino.
Calzone Ricotta
Ricotta cheese and mozzarella.
Calzone Tradizionale
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and ham
Calzone Paradiso
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, onions, sausage, prosciutto, and pecorino cheese.
Calzone Philly Steak Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced meat with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Calzone Philly Chicken Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced meat with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Calzone
Pollo e Vitello
Marsala
Tender meat, pan-seared and finished in our Marsala wine mushroom sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
Pollo con Verdure
Grilled seasoned chicken breast served with steamed vegetables.
Parmigiana
Breaded meat topped with mozzarella and baked with our homemade marinara sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
Carciofi
Tender meat, pan seared and sauteed in a lemon wine sauce with capers and artichoke hearts. Served with a side of pasta.
Frascati
Tender meat topped with fresh spinach, onions, tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese in a Frascati wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
Sausage & Peppers
Italian sausage tossed with bell peppers, onions, and potatoes.
Vitello Vittorio
Hand-cut veal scaloppini served in a mushroom oregano cream sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
Bistecca Nostra
16 oz. hand-cut ribeye prepared with chefs special seasonings, with sauteed onions and roasted potatoes served with house salad or Caesar salad.
Costolette di Agnello
Grilled garlic and rosemary-infused lollipop lamb chops served with crimini mushroom risotto and a balsamic reduction.
Salmone con Pomodori
Baked salmon topped with a lemon sauce and diced tomatoes. Served with vegetables.
Gamberi Scampi
Shrimp sauteed in butter, lemon and white wine. Served over linguine pasta.
Cioppino
Sauteed calamari, scallops, mussels, clams, and shrimp in a tomato white wine sauce topped with grilled fresh catch of the day. Served with crostini bread.
Gamberi Siciliani
Shrimp, clams, and scallops in a garlic white wine sauce with our chefs special spices and herbs over linguine pasta.
Salmone alla Crema
Fresh salmon baked in our creamy dill sauce. Served with a side of vegetables.
Capesante Scottate
Seared scallops over a Mediterranean farro medley with a lemon oil and arugula.
Salmone
Pesce
La Pasta
Cannelloni
Pasta filled with veal, beef, and vegetables topped with your choice of tomato, cream or pink sauce.
Farfallette al Salmone
Bowtie pasta served with chunks of fresh salmon in our creamy Alfredo sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta plain or with protein. Served with our homemade Alfredo sauce.
Pasta al Pesto
Angel hair pasta plain or with meat. Served with homemade basil sauce.
Linguine alle Vongole
Linguine pasta sauted with clams, white wine, garlic, and fresh herbs in your choice of tomato or garlic sauce.
Manicotti
Pasta filled with ricotta cheese, topped with your choice of cream, tomato, or pink sauce and mozzarella.
Tortellini con Carne
Tortellini pasta filled with meat and served with your choice of Alfredo or tomato sauce.
Ravioli al Formaggio
Cheese-filled ravioli served with our homemade tomato sauce.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti served in a rich cream sauce with bacon and onions.
Penne Primavera
Plain or with meat. Asparagus, mushrooms, peas, and broccoli in a tomato cream or garlic sauce.
Spaghetti alla Siciliana
Plain or with meat. Spaghetti with our homemade tomato sauce.
Trio Gnocchi
Potato dumplings served with a taste of Alfredo, meat, and pesto sauce.
Lasagna con Carne
Fresh lasagna noodles layered with meat sauce and ricotta cheese, topped with mozzarella.
Ravioli all Aragosta
Lobster-filled ravioli in a cream sauce with asparagus and diced tomatoes.
Ziti alla Paesana
Ziti pasta, ricotta cheese, and meat sauce topped with mozzarella and baked to perfection.
Lasagna Genovese
Lasagna layered with grilled eggplant, roasted mushrooms, spinach and peas then stuffed with mozzarella and served with our tomato cream sauce.
Kid's Baked Ziti
Baked ziti with meat sauce and mozzarella.
Kid's Butterfly Pizza
Tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Kid's Cheese Ravioli
Served in our tomato sauce.
Kid's Chicken Strips
Served with fries.
Kid's Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in our Alfredo sauce.
Kid's Heart Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
Kid's Spaghetti
Kid's Spaghetti with Meatballs
Bambini
Antipasti Caldi
Mozzarella Carrozza
Breaded mozzarella, fried and served with our marinara sauce.
Calamari Fritti
Flash fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
Arancini
Sicilian rice balls. Risotto rolled and filled with ground beef, peas, and mozzarella cheese.
Giardino Flatbread
Homemade flatbread seasoned with fresh garlic, Italian herbs and spices, topped with prosciutto, arugula, and pecorino cheese.
Bruschetta
3 slices of toasted garlic bread with fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
Sampler
Bruschetta, fried mozzarella, and calamari.
Melanzane Caprese
Sliced fresh tomato topped with grilled eggplant and fresh mozzarella in a basil pesto.
Antipasto Siciliano
An assortment of Italian cold cuts, artichokes, provolone cheese, and olives. Served with vinaigrette.
Antipasti Freddi
Insalate
Insalate Mista
A mixture of fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and croutons.
Insalate Bruschetta
Mixed greens, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, bruschetta, and black olives.
Insalate Signorina
Fresh spinach with strawberries, walnuts, and orange segments tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette.
Insalate Cesare
Romaine lettuce tossed with our own Caesar dressing, topped with pecorino cheese.
Insalate di Pollo
Grilled chicken breast with mixed greens, corn, dates, cranberries, and croutons in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalate di Funghi
A mixture of fresh arugula lettuce with sauteed cremini mushrooms topped with pecorino cheese in an olive oil lemon dressing.
Insalate Chef
Romaine lettuce, hard boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, grilled chicken, and feta cheese.
Spaghetti Carbonara Lunch Special
Spaghetti pasta with onions and bacon in a rich cream sauce.
Lasagna Lunch Special
A hearty portion of either our meat or Genovese lasagna.
Pesce Scottato Lunch Special
Blackened tilapia over sauteed spinach and angel hair in lemon garlic sauce.
Penne Odessa Lunch Special
Penne pasta tossed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes with a fresh basil and feta garnish. Gluten-free.
Classico Lunch Special
Choose from either classic pollo limone or marsala. Served with side of pasta.
Lunch Primi Piatti
Lunch Subs & Panini
Parmigiana Sub Lunch Special
Choice of meat. Served with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Salsiccia Italiano Sub Lunch Special
Sausage, roasted peppers, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Philly Cheesesteak Sub Lunch Special
Thinly sliced meat with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Italian Melt Lunch Special
Sliced ham, pepperoni, and mozzarella with shredded lettuce, tomato and pesto mayo.
Panini Caprese Lunch Special
Fresh mozzarella, fresh sliced tomato, fresh basil, and oregano in extra virgin olive oil.
Panini con Pollo Lunch Special
Grilled chicken breast on herb dusted bread with arugula, roasted red peppers and feta cheese.
Pizza Personale Lunch Special
Our famous 10" brick pizza with your choice of topping.
Mediterranean Wrap Lunch Special
Spinach and our Mediterranean farro medley with your choice of chicken or shrimp tossed with feta cheese in a tomato basil wrap.
Stromboli Lunch Special
Pizza dough stuffed with mozzarella cheese and garlic with your choice of pepperoni, sausage or spinach.
Piadina Giardino Flatbread Lunch Special
Mushrooms, spinach, eggplant, and mozzarella with folded imported Italian flatbread.
Lunch Wraps & Brick Oven
Lunch Insalate
Insalate di Salmon Lunch Special
Baby spinach, grape tomatoes, and baked salmon topped with candied walnuts and crumbled feta cheese.
Insalate Giardino Lunch Special
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled egg, and feta cheese.
Burratina alla Panna Lunch Special
Classic salad with heirloom tomatoes and burrata cheese, fresh basil with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Tiramisu
Delicately Layered espresso-drenched Lady Fingers separated by mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder
Lava Cake
Chocolate Bundt Cake with hot chocolate center with vanilla gelato
Cannoli
Crispy Pastry shell filled with cannoli cream and chocolate chips
Calzone Cioccolato
Brick oven calzone filled with Nutella and cannoli cream, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate syrup.
Gelato
House made gelato served in a glass container perfect for one! (Ask for flavors)