Giardino D'Oro – Italian
Bathed in a warm, golden glow, this refined sanctuary transports diners to the heart of Italy with its polished mahogany accents and an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. The air carries the enticing perfume of slow-simmered ragus and toasted garlic, while each plate arrives as a celebration of tradition, featuring velvety house-made pastas and succulent coastal flavors that linger long after the final sip of Chianti.
5 Gold Street, New York +1-212-514-6400 https://giardinodoro.comRating: 4.5/5 (302 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, gerd, raw-food, tlc, detox, aip, volumetrics, alkaline, zone, low-fodmap, carnivore, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise this "lovely old school" Italian spot in FiDi for its beautiful, expansive ambiance and exceptionally warm, attentive service. Guests rave about the complimentary bread starters featuring peppers, olives, or salami, and highlight standout dishes like the homemade black gnocchi with lobster tail, Branzino in Francese sauce, and veal parm. While one reviewer noted desserts missed the mark, others celebrated the decadent panna cotta and crème brûlée, making it a highly recommended destination for both tourists and locals seeking a solid, welcoming meal.
Menu
Appetizers
Starters and small plates
- Vongole Cocktail - $17.95: Fresh clams in half shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Asaggino - $17.95: A medley of grilled vegtables. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Tuna Wasabi - $23.95: Ahi Tuna wrapped in wasabi mustard & spices, Lightly seared served with reduced soy, pickled ginger & pickled sea weed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, South-Beach
- Zuppa del Giorno - $16.95: Ask you server about our homemade soup of the day. Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Eggplant Rolatine - $19.95: Rolled with Prosciutto & Fontina served in a light pink sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Mozzarella Milanese - $18.95: Mozzarella cheese, breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Calamari Fritti - $19.95: Squid lightly dusted with flour and fried. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bake Clams Oregenata - $18.95: Baked clams with breadcrumbs and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mozzarella Caprese - $18.95: Sliced homemade mozzarella served with fresh tomato and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Carpaccio Con Parmigiano - $21.95: Cold, thinly sliced Filet Mignon, Arugula, Parmigiano shavings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Salads
Fresh greens and garden selections
- Organic Green Salad - $18.5: Organic field greens in a mild balsamic vinaigrette wrapped in English Cucumber. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Insalata Mimosa - $18.95: Diced Tomato, avocado, roasted peppers & Bermuda onion served over roasted beets in a balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Insalata Giardino - $18.5: Chopped Garden vegetables & field greens in a house Balsamic Vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Insalata Cesare - $18.25: Romaine with homemade Caesare dressing. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb
- Spinaci Salad - $19.5: California flat leaf spinach topped with double smoked chopped bacon, shiitake mushrooms, and warm vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Insalata tre Colore - $18.5: Endive, arugula and radicchio in a house balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Pasta
Traditional and house-made pasta dishes
- Rigatoni ala Calabrese - $35.95: Rigatoni with broccoli di rabe, italian sausages, cherry peppers with garlic & virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $36.95: Fettuccine noodles served in cream and cheese sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Capellini Primavera - $34.95: Angel hair with fresh braised julienne vegetables in a light vegetable stock & parmigiano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Capellini Putanesca - $34.95: In traditional sauce of capers, anchovies olives and tomato Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Ravioli Quattro Formaggi - $37.95: Ravioli stuffed with four cheeses in a light tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Taglierini e Proscuitto - $37.95: Homemade pasta, tomato & cream sauce with fresh peas & prosciutto di parma. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Penne alla Vodka - $32.95: Penne in a light tomato sauce and vodka. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Linguine alle Vongole - $37.95: Linquine with clams in a red or white sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Linguine ai Frutti di Mare - $44.95: A plethora of seafood, clams, scallops, shrimp, & calamari in a light tomato garlic, virgin olive oil & herb sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Rigatoni ala Amatriciana - $35.95: Double smoked bacon, vidalia onions & tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti ala Carbonara - $35.95: Done the right way. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Gamberi ala Marinara o Fradiavol - $44.95: Shrimp in tomato sauce or spicy tomato sauce over linguine. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Pollo E Vitello
Chicken and Veal specialties
- Pollo Paillard - $40.95: Breasts of chicken pounded thin, lightly seasoned and panseared. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pollo Principessa - $40.95: Breast of chicken lightly battered in parmigian creese sauteed with white wine & lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pollo Contadina - $40.95: Chunks of chicken breast sautéed with Italian sausages, holland roasted peppers & balsamic reduction. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Pollo Parmigiana - $40.95: Breast of chicken, pounded, breaded & pan fried topped with fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pollo Piemontese - $40.95: Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with wild mushrooms & madeira wine.
- Vitello alla Francese - $46.95: Scaloppini of veal, lemon, butter and white wine.
- Vitello alla Marsala - $46.95: Scaloppini of veal, wild mushrooms and marsala wine.
- Vitello alla Parmagiana - $46.95: Veal cutlet, pounded, breaded & pan fried topped with fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce.
- Vitello alla Mt. Etna - $46.95: Scaloppini of veal sautéed with shiitake mushroom, cherry peppers, holland roasted peppers and balsamic reduction.
- Vitello alla Saltimboca Romana - $46.95: Stuffed with prosciutto & fontina cheese, baked in white wine, & veal stock reduction.
Fish
Fresh seafood selections
- Fish Special: Ask your waiter for fish of the day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Salmone Alla Senape - $45.95: Fresh filet of Atlantic salmon sautéed in a mustard, leeks & champagne sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Salmone Il Giardino - $45.95: Fresh filet of Atlantic salmon sautéed in white wine, lemon, julienne vegetables, garlic and herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
From The Grill
Prime meats and steaks
- Porter House For Two - $137: Prime dry aged in house to perfection grilled to your specification served sliced. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Veal Chop - $69.95: A center cut chop, grilled and served with roasted potato and vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Filet Mignon - $63.95: Prepared to order and served with roasted potato and vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- New York Strip Steak - $58.95: Prime grilled to your specification served sliced. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- T-Bone - $69.95: Prime dry aged in house to perfection grilled to your specification served sliced Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Vegetables
Side dishes
- Broccoli - $16.95: Sauteed or steamed with garlic & oil
- Spinach - $16.95: Sautéed california flat leaf with garlic & oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Broccoli Di Rabe - $16.5: Sautéed or steamed with garlic & oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fresh Cut Potato Fries - $15.25: Freshly cut and fried potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $16.95: Creamy mashed potatoes with garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pan Roasted Potatoes - $15.25: Potatoes roasted in a pan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
Cafe E Dolce
Desserts and Coffee
- Coffee Zecchino - $15: Reduction English cream, fresh vanilla beans topped with Belgium Mocha Mouse
- Tiramisu: Classic Italian dessert
- Napoleon: Layered pastry with cream
- Cannoli: Traditional Sicilian pastry
- Creme Brulee: Rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar
- Chocolate Moose Cake: Rich chocolate cake
- New York Cheese Cake: Classic New York style cheesecake
Frequently Asked Questions about Giardino D'Oro
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners praise the beautiful ambiance, attentive service, complimentary bread starters, homemade black gnocchi with lobster tail, Branzino, and veal parm.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Giardino D'Oro has a total of 302 reviews and maintains an average rating of 4.5/5 from its diners.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Giardino D'Oro is categorized as an expensive restaurant with a price range represented by the $$$ price level symbol.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners consistently praise the beautiful, expansive, "lovely old school" ambiance at this Italian spot, which holds a 4.5/5 rating.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This expensive 4.5/5 rated Italian spot in FiDi offers warm service, complimentary bread starters, and standout black gnocchi with lobster.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Giardino D'Oro by visiting their website at https://giardinodoro.com for additional information and inquiries.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu offers 40 diet categories and dishes like Vitello alla Parmagiana, Pollo Contadina, and Vongole Cocktail, including vegan and keto options.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Supported diets include keto, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo, featured in dishes like Pollo Contadina, Filet Mignon, and Pan Roasted Potatoes.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The main concern mentioned is that desserts missed the mark for one reviewer, although others praised the panna cotta.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the homemade black gnocchi with lobster tail, Branzino in Francese sauce, veal parm, panna cotta, and crème brûlée.
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