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    Girasole

    4.4 (253 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Calamari
    Nick C.

    Visited Girasole for dinner on a Sunday. We had reservations, so we were seated immediately. It's a nice Italian restaurant, and it's pretty dimly lit. The service was excellent. We had our plates and utensils changed with every course of the meal. The food came quickly, though we did not feel rushed. The meal started with some bruschetta, Italian sausage, calamari, and salad. All were good. For my entree, I got the mushroom ravioli. It had a rich creamy sauce. The food was all good, but the service is what set it apart.

    Salsiccia E Fagioli Alla Toscana
    Katherine Y.

    this was my second time here and we had another really great experience. the service here is exceptional and i don't say that about most places. as soon as you arrive, you are greeted very warmly and throughout your entire stay, you are treated like family, as corny as that sounds. all of the wait staff are very friendly and accommodating and constantly checking up on each table to see if you need anything. another huge plus is that the wait staff are VERY good at making sure your water cups are always filled, which is something i find that 99% of other restaurants do not do. the food is also really delicious! there are always lots of specials which is awesome. the portion sizes are generous and the food is really tasty. their garlic infused olive oil is seriously delectable, i couldn't stop eating the bread dipped in it before my actual meal came, which almost became a problem haha. my capellini pescatore was really delicious, and the salsiccia e fagioli was also really good, something i've never had before. my mother ordered the sole fish, and i tried some, and it was super tender and lemony and flavorful, i really really enjoyed that dish and would recommend it. overall, i was really happy with my dining experience here and obviously have lots of great things to say about it. once you come here, you can understand why this place seems to be a place families frequent time and time again and become very acquainted with. they set the bar extremely high when it comes to delivering top tier service, delicious and varied food options, and a lovely atmosphere.

    Deacon Vincent R.

    Food is excellent and the service was fast the area is open and nice but the noise level is a little loud. The special area very good to choose from . The only item that I had a problem with was the house salad it was wilted, and I had a lot of the centerpieces, the lettuce which you're an edible other than that everything was excellent push and size very good

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    Nisa W.

    I had grilled chicken with vegetables It was really tasty, the food had lots of flavor.... o was surprised. O was trying to eat light and healthy so i ordered this not expecting to be wowed. But it was excellent taste amd the lemo really brought out the flavor! You can tell the chef knows how to put flavor combinations together! O also had a butternut squash soup it also was surprisingly delicolious! It was thick... almost the consistency of applesauce but it was soooo good. It was prepared differently and again had excellent flavor. The place is quaint, small but upscale, slightly homey / upscale. It looks to be a local favorite we now see why. Its byob. We'll definitely be back. The only comment is thay it started to get loud... but other tha that it was petfect! Nice spot.

    Calamari Fritti
    Krystle T.

    We had such a lovely date night experience at Girasole. The place is small but VERY popular so I recommend making a reservation to come here, especially on the weekends. There is a private lot so we had no issues with parking. It is BYOB and we brought our own wine. Service was amazing. Our server was friendly and gave great recommendations. We ordered the Calamari Fritti as our appetizer. I always appreciate when calamari dishes don't include tentacles. The calamari was perfectly seasoned, cooked, and paired with the marinara sauce. I ordered the Fettuccine Al Bosco. As you can see in the picture, they did not go light on the mushrooms an prosciutto. I loved this dish and the roasted garlic sauce. We will be back and definitely recommend Girasole for date nights or small gatherings.

    Hours
    Anna D.

    Delicious Italian food in a cosy space with excellent service! I've been on the hunt for good quality Italian food at a reasonable price. I've found a few contenders (Espo's for heavy comfort food, Il Forno a Legna for great pizza) but nothing quite fit what I was hoping for. Girasole fit everything I wanted with super reasonable prices and BYOB too! We came on a Wednesday for dinner and the parking lot was packed full with no spots. Luckily we decided to be brave and go inside and ask if they could squeeze us in without a reservation and they did! My husband parked in the empty lot next door and we settled in to a dimly lit, warm atmosphere. We were given complimentary and delicious bruschetta to start following by warm bread with the best garlic olive oil. We ordered the mussels special to start with a great spicy marinara. For our mains, I had the delicious and recommended Fettucine Portofino - packed with seafood, super rich and delicious. The scallops and shrimp were perfectly cooked and so tasty. My husband got the veal Girasole which was excellent. Our meals came with a green salad to start which was a nice surprise. All in all, I'm in love with the value, amazing service (thank you to our excellent waiter, Brian!), and great food. Can't wait to come back and try more pasta dishes soon! Pro tip: Make a reservation if you're going for dinner and it's BYOB. The parking lot does fill up but we parked next door in the empty lot where an AT&T used to be.

    Latha P.

    A traditional Italian heaven in Bound Brook that we picked to celebrate our nieces Sweet 16 with family . Beautiful decor outside and inside . Talk well groomed plants maintained by the owner . Cozy dim lit warm setup with elegant interiors . Easy private parking with outdoor seating Appetizers Calamari - a bit chewy but marinara was spot on Arugulas shrimp salad - excellent must try Burrata in crostini - meh Complimentary bruschetta - Cold fresh blew my mind Bread with garlic olive oil - true to Italian standards Entrees Capellini Pescatore - angel hair paste with seafood - my favorite pick of the day - seafood seafood and more seat Shrimp ravioli - one of the specials - creamy soft pillowy Chicken Marsala - tad bit sweet with the balsamic Seafood Fettuccine -very good but a bit heavy Dessert Tiramisu - owners moms recipe that made us what more Warm brownie with Vanilla ice cream - classic in a good way Their service was as quick as it can get . Large portions, priced right , well balanced fresh flavors . As good as traditional Italian food can get . A local find that we would frequent .

    Salad
    Bria M.

    The service at Girasole is fantastic however, the food misses the mark. My friend & I wanted to go to a BYOB restaurant so we decided to go with Girasole. We made a reservation with Willy (highly recommend) and we were seated right away. We started off with clams in a white wine sauce & prosciutto with mozzarella. I thoroughly enjoyed both appetizers. For our entrees we ordered rigatoni bolognese & the cod special. The pasta sauce was way too cheesy & the cod special wasn't my favorite either. For dessert we had the bread pudding & lava cake, both were tasty! Overall, I would be willing to try it again but I would stick with safer entrees with little sauce & no breading.

    Rigatoni bolognese
    Ashley C.

    Good but not great. I had high expectations for Girasole, as I've heard many people say nothing but wonderful things about it, so I finally made it in for a dinner with a friend. The ambiance and service was outstanding. Our sever, Willy, was amazing and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. He even offered a complimentary addition desert. We also love a good byob joint! For starters we order the clams in white wine sauce and the fresh mozzarella with prosciutto, both were good. For entrees we ordered the cod special and the rigatoni bolognese. This is where things got iffy.. the bolognese was cheesy which made the pasta feel very heavy. It didn't taste bad but it wasn't expected and I think we would've preferred a bolognese sauce with much less cheese. The cod special was okay, it was recommended to us so we ordered it, however I think I would've went in a different direction if I could do it again. Unfortunately, the next morning both my friend and I were sick, from what we didn't know. If I had to guess, I feel like it was that bolognese, but who knows. With that being said I wouldn't return but I'm happy to have had the experience regardless.

    Outside
    Donna R.

    I came here with my family for my birthday on a recommendation from a dear friend. I made a reservation which I highly recommend, this place gets very busy , especially on weekends. Girasole is a BYOB! Glasses and an ice bucket are supplied. My waiter Pino kept pouring our wine. This Is not a big place, but every table has white linen tablecloths on them which adds to its charm and ambience. I had a fabulous waiter named Pino. My runner was Freddy. I never had to ask for my water to be refilled, or a pour of my wine. The service was spot on. Pino is a very good waiter. He let us know all about the specials, and made recommendations. Whenever we needed something Pino or Freddy was very attentive. On our table we had fresh HOT BREAD( I mean hot which was nice for a change) with OLIVE OIL DIP. Then we were given BRUSCHETTA. Next came a HOUSE SALAD which was simply dressed but good. For appetizer I chose their FRIED CALAMARI. It was cooked perfectly and very tasty. Next came a HOUSE SALAD- it was simply dressed and fresh. I chose FRUTTI DI MARE-linguine with shrimp, scallops, clams, & mussels, in a tomato basil brodetto for my entree. Every bite was wonderful. I took home my leftovers and had it for lunch the next day. My daughter chose RAVIOLI RIPIENI CON FUNGHI-handmade porcini mushroom-filled ravioli with leeks & pancetta in a roasted garlic & rosemary sauce, finished with a touch of cream. My daughter ate every bite, which is so unusual, but she really enjoyed her meal. My boyfriend decided on their VITELLO ISABELLA-pistachio nut crusted scaloppine of veal served with a shiitake mushroom, brandy, & herb sauce. He also cleaned his plate. Girasole's portions are decent. For dessert my boyfriend and I both chose Crème Brûlée. Mine was served with a candle and everyone sang Happy Birthday to me which was so nice. My daughter had Tiramisu and it too was delicious. To go along with my dessert I also ordered Cappuccino which hit the spot. I really enjoyed my birthday dinner here, and I will definitely be returning.

    Forever friends
    Judi S.

    They have a great selection of entree options and are very accommodating if you want to change up some things. Chicken Francese was incredibly good. Apps were delicious especially the burrata app special. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly. The cost per person was incredibly reasonable for the number of people we had that included apps, entrees and desserts!

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    First time we were there. The food and service was fantastic. Loved the atmosphere. We will definitely come back

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    BYOB was a big plus. Food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. Been there several time and never disappointed.

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    My husband and I love this place ! Food is always so good and the service is awesome !

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    Excellent food, menu, service, ... Our party of 8 had a terrific experience. We are definitely coming back soon.

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