The service and food were amazing here! We were new to the area and the server definitely helped with recommendations. We made reservations which based on how busy they were at 5:30 I would highly recommend! We got the chicken Alfredo and the bolognese which we loved both! Finished with the crème brûlée! They also have happy hour for drinks which we didn't know before we got there so that was an added plus for dinner!! read more

Wonderful Food, wonderful Service and the Drinks are made well too! We definitely are adding Giardino to our great restaurants experience to return to. read more

disappointed after having a reservation; it took 20 minutes to be seated, another 15 to be waited on and then the food arrived luke warm. The staff disappeared for long periods and had to stop a different server for go boxes and finally walked the check inside to pay. Only was asked once for drinks. Will think twice before returning. read more

My wife and I discovered this restaurant on the last day of our trip to Chattanooga, safe to say if we'd eaten here the first night it would've been the only place we went. They were very busy, so we sat at the bar, the bartenders were both extremely nice and we got our food so quick! The food: I got the fettuccine and it was by far the best fettuccine I've ever had. My wife and I split the calamari and wish it was endless. I'd recommend this place a million times to everyone if I could. read more

A local Italian gem for real. Been wanting to try this spot and could not have been happier we finally did. Make reservations, we went on a Saturday night and it was packed. Started with a house salad and it was fresh, dressed in a light balsamic that was heavenly. Husband had a pork appetizer he loved as well. But the star of the show for sure was the fresh pasta. I had the bolognese and I practically licked my plate clean. He had the classic chicken Alfredo and also loved it. They are building a patio which is an amazing idea as the view is beautiful and it will open up far more seating. Service was great, everyone was so nice and accommodating. Can't wait to bring my parents back next time they are in town. Highly recommend! read more

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The food was decent, nothing to write home about. Shrimp was overcooked. The outdoor patio was nice and they had plenty of heaters to keep it warm in the middle of February. The service was absolutely terrible. Once we were seated we were ignored. Someone finally came to get our drink orders, then we were ignored some more. We almost got up and walked out when we finally saw our waiter. Eventually someone brought out our bread and then we were ignored some more. I had to ask for more water whereas other tables had the pitcher on the tables. It took forever to get the check. Do better! read more

Omg we are just finishing up our meal here and I couldn't wait to write this review. First of all our server Ashley is absolutely adorable !!! A total asset to the restaurant. I'd steal her if I had a restaurant in Vegas !!! We started off with calamari. I'd rate this dish 3 out of 5. Come on chef ... I know you can raise the bar on this one !! We chose a few drinks that were basic. Beer and wine ... no brainers. Moving on to a shared salad. A picture someone posted of the Insalata Di Casa looked more extensive but it was definitely delicious. Next our main dishes ... chicken parmigiana and Penne Al Fungi. Both were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend either dish. We ended with a pair of limoncellos and a Creme brûlée. Highly recommend this restaurant !!! We'll be back !! read more

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East Ridge finally has a top notch restaurant to claim as its own neighborhood hot spot. If you have yet to experience this Italian restaurant, do yourself a favor and make a reservation (highly recommended during the weekend). The food is delicious, the wine selection is excellent and the patio view -- a delight--especially as the sun goes down over the mountains. The menu is limited which makes this place even more appealing, because being an expert at a few specialty items means flavor, freshness and quality will be present for each entree. Now, if only they would create an amazing cannoli ... read more

Well first Zoe was just awesome! The food was excellent! Had the lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs! So good! We will be back!

This is a solid 4+! The portions are large and was told that they are the same as the dinner portions. Lunch pricing is quite steep and I would have preferred a little less food with a side salad (at this price), or less food at a lunch price. The chicken was good and moist. I choose the flat wide noodles at the servers recommendation, however they were more like an egg noodle that to me would go better in a soup. Next time I will stick to spaghetti noodles. The plate could have used a little more sauce, Caprice salad was excellent!! The oil mixture for the bread was also very good. Overall, presentation and flavor are above average and I would go back and try different dishes for sure! read more

Giardino - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The best lasagna I've had in a long time + views Perfect date night spot! Cozy with great service. read more

We had a wonderful dining experience here. The food was excellent, service was quick, and our server was a constant delight. We started with the fried calamari, dined on the Chicken Piccata, the Pappardelle Bolognese, and finished with the Creme Brule. Everything was a delight to the senses. The Creme Brule was especially good - perfect understated sweetness and texture. Sound level was very good for conversation. They really keep a surprisingly large staff, the place was hopping from the moment they opened for the dinner crowd. read more

A homey restaurant with a beautiful view. Simple and clean. Service was lovely. Michelle and another gentleman greeted us with a smile and attend to us promptly. I love the one page menu that has a few options but executes it perfectly rather than an overwhelming booklet of a menu Everything we ordered was fresh and tasty. I enjoyed everything we ordered from the complimentary bread to dessert. I definitely would recommend read more

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Absolutely love this place. Actually chose to go here for b-day dinner. Lasagna and Bolognese are spectacular dishes. All the appetizers I've had were excellent. (Meat and cheese, Calamari, bruschetta) the only meal I've had there that I was not extremely impressed by is the veal milanese. Other than that... Might be the best Italian in Chattanooga read more

Giardino - Veal bolognese - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Very casual, low key Italian restaurant. Pleasant wait staff. Food took quite a while to come out but they were pretty busy when we first got there on a Saturday night. Pasta dishes were tasty, nicely prepared. Large servings. We enjoyed the chicken alfredo and lasagna. Meat and cheese app was large and had a pretty good selection. Only real complaint was the entertainment for the evening...the gentleman playing his piano and singing was super loud. We couldn't hear the people in our party speaking when he was singing. Just turning the volume down a little would have been really nice...felt like I was at a concert. read more

What a find! While visiting our children in Chatt, they suggested we meet them there for a late dinner. We are so glad of their location in proximity. The atmosphere was cozy and warm. The staff was attentive. We knew immediately that we had found a treat. The meal did not disappoint. It was some of the best Italian food I have had outside Italy. The mushroom risotto was A-mazing! The pasta in my daughter's bolognese was perfect. The chicken parm was fabulous. The veal Marsala--perfect. We will definitely be back. read more

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Great dining experience, staff is friendly, attentive and professional. Good portions size and the food quality was outstanding. We had the calamari and parmesan chicken with fettuccine Alfredo as a side. Visiting from out of town, I would definitely eat here again and probably eat the same thing. Highly recommend!! read more

We've been a couple times and the food never misses! The manager is always great and comes by when he can and is very proud of the restaurant (as he should be). The setting is very nice and romantic! I ordered the veal marsala awhile back and it was very sweet, I learned later it was made with a sweet marsala and not dry. Was still very good just not my cup of tea, the manager did not hesitate to make it right though even though I told him he absolutely did not have to. We returned tonight and had the bruschetta, salmon (rosemary sauce is so good!) and chicken Alfredo. 10/10 across the board! I hope they stay successful and around a long time, definitely a favorite place of ours to go to! read more

Whenever we're in town we try to make a reservation. It's always good and the service is too

If I was rating the staff, I'd give them a 6/5. They were very pleasant. I really liked our waiter. The food on the other hand, wow. I'm really losing trust in yelp reviews. Not sure how this establishment is getting 5/5 stars but the food is so bland. Salmon was drenched in a tasteless sauce. The veal chop was nothing special, I was expecting a high quality taste for $35. Not worth it. Calamari was also bland, batter had no taste. Very disappointed. read more

A gem on the ridge. Meant to try it for a while now and finally made it in. 5 stars is no small feat with me. I consider a good experience worth 3 stars so this far exceeded good. Welcoming place. Owners are active participants in what's going on. Even clearing tables. Sat at the bar. Basil gimlet was really nice balance...not too sweet like often at my home bar. Pappadelle Bolognese hit the spot. Meaty not saucy if that's a thing for you. I like both sides of the coin. Friendly wine list as well. Old fashioned to end the meal was on point. Angela behind the bar was knowledgeable both about the menu & the mixes. Friendly too. Felt like a regular and it was just my first of what will be many visits. This is well worth your time. Exceptional value and experience. read more

Giardino - Basil gimlet - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Nice little spot that's tucked away on the ridge, seriously never knew this place was right off the interstate. Relaxing and comfortable atmosphere with great staff. My wife and I went with some friends for a New Year's Eve dinner and we had such a great time! All the dishes that hit our table were delicious! I highly recommend the calamari and chicken piccata. read more

Giardino - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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I was mind blown by the 4- course meal with italian wine pairings. 5 stars for all aspects of this experience- food, service and ambience! 1. Caesar salad with gavi 2. Eggplant appetizer (so good) with barbera 3. Spaghetti with veggies (my meat eating friends enjoyed pappardelle with bolognese) paired with sasseo - almost like an italian counterpart of a Cabernet 4. Tiramisu with moscato It was delicious! Can't wait to be back again! read more

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Cute little Italian place right off the interstate. We had been wanting to try this place for a while and finally went! So glad we did! I would recommend reservations, it was pretty busy on a Saturday night. For starters we had the bruschetta. Wow! Delicious! I had the alfredo with shrimp. It was not on the menu, but they let me sub shrimp for the chicken. It was also amazing! My other half had the lasagna and really enjoyed it. I definitely recommend trying this place. Can't wait to go back. read more

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This is a nice restaurant. Make sure to make reservations. We went for hubbys bday. We had to wait about 10 minutes when we got there but we did have reservations. They were packed. We sat down on a couch by the door, be careful it bottoms out ! It was excellent food the bread was very good starter we had risotto balls for app and they were really good. He had the shrimp with polenta and he loved it. I had chicken piccata it wasn't too good left almost the whole thing on my plate. We had tiramisu and coffee for the end of the meal. They were excellent. All in all a good place to go read more

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The food is great with good service. The noise level can be a challenge when the restaurant starts to fill up. Our new favorite for Italian food. read more

My husband and I finally got to try Giardino a few weeks ago and we were loved it. We sat on the patio and enjoyed a great sunset view. We had the half meat and cheese to start and it was a beautiful presentation and array of flavors. We shared a Caesar salad and it was tasty. For our entree, we ordered the penne toscana spaghetti and meatballs. Both were truly delicious and generous portions. We had the blueberry cheesecake for dessert. It was good but didn't stand out flavor wise after being blown away by the rest of our meal. One of the employees (the sommelier?) came by toward the end of our meal and asked us about our wines. He ended up doing a blind taste test of an Italian vs. California can. He was super nice, informative, and fun to talk to and made our visit even more memorable. We can't wait to return! read more

I wish I could give a higher rating, but tonight's meal was a disappointment. The $35 Branzino special was overcooked so much it was like picking at fish jerky. The side of "fingerling potatoes" were cubes of too-crispy oil chunks. The $35 Veal Marsala was also a let down - sauce was SUPER sweet... like syrup, and the veal was oddly sliced like thin pieces of deli meat. Only item I could recommend was the free bread. This place is overpriced and just not good enough. It was our second, and final, visit. read more

Ok, we made a reservation on line for Giardino's for Christmas Eve, which their website accepted and confirmed. So we showed up there at 6pm, and lo and behold, it was closed. So we had no where to go on Christmas Eve. That is horrible customer service and unacceptable, that they would accept a reservation then close the restaurant. Especially on a special holiday evening. Will not be going back. read more

We were in town visiting family and decided to try this place out. The food was delicious and the customer service was great. I would've preferred my calamari to be a little crispier. But all in all it was a nice experience. read more

Excellent Italian fare! Their food is consistently delicious. Service is always excellent. They alway worked to expand their space, trying to accommodate more patrons which is nice... their good food has led to nights hard to get in for a meal. Be sure to get a reservation! read more

OMG! The absolute best Italian food I have ever eaten. Prior to this, my favorite Italian restaurant was in Philadelphia. I can't believe this caliber of food is right in our backyard. Kristina provided excellent service and amazing recommendations. The chicken piccata could possibly be the best thing I have ever eaten. It really is that good. Do yourself a favor and eat here. For a real treat, sit outside and watch the sun set over Lookout Mountain. read more

Excellent food and ambience. Can't wait to return. Gets quite busy at dinner times so go early

Bruschetta is the best thing I have ever put in my mouth. The vibes are so good. Service is so great and awesome! THIS PLACE ROCKS read more

Giardino is an unexpected surprise, for sure! The first time I went, I really didn't expect much of an Italian restaurant on the side of Missionary Ridge. But, my expectations were beyond exceeded every time I have visited! Every item I have tried was excellent. All of the pastas are cooked well. The sauces are delicious, vibrant, and interesting. And, the nice, relaxed atmosphere is enjoyable (and well updated). Among my favorite things are the crème brûlée, which is the smoothest, creamiest, not-too-sweet crème brûlée around. The veal Marsala is excellent, and the sauce is perfect! The chicken Parmesan is big enough for two meals and delicious! They have some seasonal starters/specials that periodically pop up on the menu, and they deliver them perfectly. They're always a nice surprise component of a meal. If it's a special, just try it! Once you arrive, you will see the parking lot is pretty much always full, so come early for lunch or dinner. Lunch operates a limited menu for a quicker dining experience. The full dinner menu is always a treat. Happy dining! read more

We really enjoy this place. The food is always good and makes for great left overs. We were able to make it right at opening Saturday, it was nice to beat the crowd & enjoy the outside seating! The service was also wonderful start to finish. read more

Giardino - Side spaghetti w/ meatballs - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Service? Great. Atmosphere? Cozy and Welcoming. Food? some of the best Italian I have had ANYWHERE in the country. This is a must when dining out in Chatt! read more

We had the best service and meal at Giardino's. The bruschetta was incredible, as was the bolognese. Some of the best Italian I've had in a long time at a super reasonable price. read more

Giardino - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

If you want good Italian you've found your place. The restaurant has such a welcoming feel, looking out the windows at the views are so enjoyable while you dine on some delicious foods. The flavors are incredible, the staff works as a team, everything was top notch. Make this your place for any date night or that special occasion. Their outdoor seating area is perfect for use anytime with the setup they have. Don't look anywhere else for good Italian! read more

I have eaten at a lot of Italian restaurants across the country and the Veal Picatta I had tonight was amazing!!!! Might be the best ever. read more

Giardino - Veal Picatta is the best I think I have had!!! - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee