Ristorante Giardino
Lunch Menu

Dessert on the Garden Patio

The Garden Patio Menu

Zuppa
Zuppa Di Funghi, medley of mushrooms lightly sautéed
and simmered in beef broth and garnished with porcini puff pastry
6.95

Zuppa del Chef
Using the finest local grown vegetables to create a soup with magnificent taste and flavours
6.95

Antipasti
Antipasto Platter
A traditional Family styled Italian antipasto plate with
fresh garden marinated vegetables from the Niagara Region, Cured Italian meats,
includes prosciutto, bresola and spicy Calabrese salami
9.00

Insalata di Casa, Summer greens with local Niagara field tomatoes, cucumbers and parsnip crisp,
lightly drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sea salt
8.50

Spinach Salad, Baby Spinach topped with gorgonzola, walnuts,
pears and sliced strawberries, topped with poppy seed dressing
9.00

Insalata Caprese Tender mozzarella slices with fresh field tomatoes, basil oil and balsamic glaze
10.00

Insalata Giardino , crisp romaine leaves garnished with roasted red pepper,
anchovy fillets, parmesan slivers and garlic crostini with Caesar dressing
10.00

Sandwiches
15.00
Traditionally made on our Calabrese bread and served with your choice of Soup or House Salad

Giardino Panino, sweet roasted peppers, cucumbers, and Gorgonzala cheese with greens,
sundried tomatoes, caramelized red onion and basil oil sauce served on pesto sun dried tomato focaccia

Il Macellaio, thinly sliced Italian cured prosciutto, spicy salami and Asiago cheese, greens,
sundried tomato, caramelized red onions and basil oil served on pesto sun dried tomato focaccia

Panino Del Prato, smoked chicken breast, spicy Provolone cheese with sun dried tomatoes,
caramelized onions, greens and basil oil served on a Pesto sun dried tomato focaccia


The Three Course Lunch Special
18.95

Pastas
All of our pasta is made daily using fresh eggs and Semolina Flour. Cooked to order by our Chefs
14.00

Spaghetti Primavera, local Niagara fresh vegetables sautéed with extra virgin olive oil,
fresh garlic and mixed lightly with homemade tomato basil sauce

Conchiglie Bolognese, fresh shell pasta captures our homemade meat sauce

PIZZAS
14.00

Margherita homemade tomato sauce with grated mozzarella, Asiago and bocconcini

Bianca, pesto, mozzarella, Asiago, artichokes and asparagus spears

Calabrese, tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms and spicy calabrese salami


~From the Grill Meat and Seafood~

Pesce , a medley of lightly grill fish; calamari, tiger shrimps and fresh Atlantic salmon
scented with aromatic lemon oil, served with Giardino Salad

Grilled Striploin, grilled to your liking, served with fingerling potatoes, fresh vegetables
and topped with sautéed mushrooms simmered in red wine demi glaze
18.00

Dessert on the Garden Patio

~Desserts~

Fresh Italian Gelato
Treat yourself to a dish of Niagara's finest homemade gelato.
Ask your server for our flavour selection
6.00
Pannacotta con squisita crema al cappuccino
Cappuccino pannacotta
8.00
Tiramisu al Brandy
Savoyardi cookies, Galbani mascarpone cream cheese, lightly layered
with coffee brandy biscuits, dusted with dark cocoa
8.00
Semifreddo mattone al cioccolato
Chocolate orange semifreddo
8.00


Let Giardino enhance all of your special occasions.
For groups and bus tour inquires, please contact Tullio Calvello for reservations

Life is a beautiful garden, come and experience Ristorante Giardino!

The Baron de Cles is a Private Import,
exclusive to the Gate House/Ristorante Giardino.
This is a crisp, full-bodied wine that compliments fresh pasta, veal and grilled fish.

Baron de Cles Private Import

We also have an extensive array of additional
imported and local wines to compliment your meal.

Print Menu