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Il Giardino

41 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
973-984-9594
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4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
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NJ
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I really like this place but you better open your wallet, expensive but worth the trip. Atmosphere & food very nice. Good for that special date. More

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Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Great food and service. Good ambience. Only complaint is that it is Italian food and not high end food, but prices are high. Traditional Italian food served in a tux. More

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Mendham, New Jersey
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Simply put this is the best italian outside of New York City. We've traveled far and wide for promises of that old world authentic fare but were always disappointed. The owner goes out of his way to make you feel like your family. My husband is a staunch supporter of their mouth watering Pork Chop Parmesan and we've been so... More

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Morristown, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

I went to Il Giardino with a friend for post-work drinks and appetizers. The bar is small but it wasn't crowded and the people there were very friendly. The appetizers we ordered were excellent! We had the melon wrapped with prosciutto, escargot, and smoked salmon. I am looking forward to going back for dinner. More

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West Caldwell, New Jersey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Great food, attentive but not hovering service, live piano, lively bar environment. More

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Morris Plains, New Jersey
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2011

We frequent this restaurant because food is always good and the staff are warm and friendly. Makes you want to come back. I recently had a party there and compliments from my guests were all positive. Good Friday night bands too. More

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San Francisco
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2010

We were stranded in suburban NJ one night, and went to Il Giardino for dinner on the recommendation of some locals. It turned out to be a good experience. The restaurant was comfortable on a sultry evening; tables are well spaced, music unobtrusive, service congenial and attentive. The cuisine is basically well prepared Italian comfort food. I had the special,... More

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174 reviews 174 reviews
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2008
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Terrific food, but a bit expensive. Romantic atmosphere. Good place to impress a date... More

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new jersey
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2008

What a recent dissapointment to a restaurant that was once exciting and delicious. We could not believe the difference from our many visits there in the past. The staff was always lively and knowledgable but now have become stiff and unattentive. So much so that we were embarrassed for the owner who, when we brought this to her atterntion, was... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2007

I took my friend to this restaurant last night. Upon arriving with my own bottle of wine, I was greeted with questions about why I was bringing it. When I said we were to drink it, the gentleman - I don't know who he was, said oh no... well we are going to have to charge you $15 corkage fee.... More

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