Girasole Grill is an award winning Italian restaurant with a California attitude featuring signature cuisine such as our famous Scoozzi!, Absolut! Prawns, Chicken Gorgi, Spinach for Veronica, Tuscan Pork…just to name a few. We are a locally owned family business that has been serving Pleasanton for over 15 years. Our Tuscan style villa setting has a separate bar and banquet room. We are upscale, but California casual with friendly prices and generous portions. Please join us for an intimate dinner for two or the private banquet you always wanted.

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28 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

(28 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 28 reviews

5 stars

(11)

4 stars

(11)

3 stars

(3)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

(2)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(18)
special occasion(10)
good for groups(9)

notable wine list(8)
great for lunch(7)
fit for foodies(6)

Girasole Grill Reviews List

Review 1 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food, Great Service

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/13/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We love coming to this restaurant that's tucked away in a parking lot far from other restaurants in the area. The food and service is always excellent....who could ask for anything more?"

Dined on 4/13/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 2 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great first experience

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Was in Pleasanton for a wedding and needed a brunch spot the next day, which happenned to be Mothers Day. I had no idea where it was or if it was going to be a scene, and if the food would be mediocre.
I was so happy with how it all turned out; turns out they only do a prix fix mothers day brunch once a year/buffet but the food was outstanding. You acn tell there was a lot of effort put into the quality of the food, and plenty of it. It was very high end and I was beyond happy with the experience.
The serive was excellent; the wiat staff was attentive and friendly.
I would go back again, even if there wasn't a prix fixe brunch."

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 3 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Overpriced

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We tried this Girasole on recommendation fom a friend. We were very disappointed hen, for two entrees, an appetizer of bread, and a child's meal, our bio came to almost $70...BEFORE tip! He got stuffed chicken something and I got a bowl of pasta with veggies! The price for the food you get is ridiculous. Franky, Johnny, and Luigi, too! Is a much better deal, and the food is better as well."

Dined on 5/02/2013

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Review 4 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Everything was wrong but the food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"To start with the hostesses did not give me credit for Open Table. Next it took 45 minutes between salad and main course. Next the rice served with the meal was not as described on the menu. Otherwise the food was above average."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2005

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Review 5 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

JUST FAIR NOTHING ABOVE THAT

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2013

2007

Dined on 03/21/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I HAVE BEEN THERE QUITE A FEW TIMES. SERVICE WAS VERY SLOW.
FOOD WAS JUST FAIR THIS TIME.
I MADE OPEN TABLE RESERVATION MY TABLE WAS GIVEN TO SOMEONE ELSE.
THEY HAD TO MADE A TABLE READY FOR ME WHEN I GOT THERE.
THAY DID COMP MY APPETIZER,WHICH WAS NICE.
BUT THAT DIDN'T CUT IT FOR ME.
IF MY TIP WAS NOT ON THE BILL IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ABOUT 5%."

Dined on 03/21/2013

2007

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Review 6 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Impressive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was not our first time here, and we were pleased again. Our 6 month old was welcomed. Also my picky parents even liked it. This is a top notch, high quality restaurant that also does a lot of catering. You can't go wrong with the filet mignon, or prime rib or panko crusted chicken stuffed with cheese. I only wish my wife and I had hung out here more when we were first dating. I give this place 5 stars."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 7 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Time to refresh the menu selections

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2013

2009

Dined on 03/06/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Girasole is a nice, local neighborhood Italian restaurant. I would recommend that they add some new items to their existing menu. It appears to be the same entrees being offered for a long while. Some fresh fresh selections would be great!"

Dined on 03/06/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 8 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 9 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pablo was our server and he

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2013

2005

Dined on 03/13/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Pablo was our server and he was great, very attentive, but not to much. We were celebrating an 84 and 87 year Birthday and had a great meal and time to visit. I would recommend this Restaurant"

Dined on 03/13/2013

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 10 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We hadn't been to Girasole

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We hadn't been to Girasole for some time and was very impressed with how good everything was! We had a excellent server, Nicole, who was very accomodating. I asked her about wines and she brought over a very ample "taste" before I made my selection. My husband and I loved the calamari, breaded and fried very lightly, excellent. We shared a beet salad, and when Nicole saw how much I was enjoying the beets, brought more to put on my salad! My husband had his favorite, ABSOLUTE PRAWNS and I had the PESCATORE which was good. The portions were large and foot served HOT! We were definitely go back!"

Dined on 03/01/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our group reservation was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/26/2013

2006

Dined on 02/26/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Our group reservation was for 14, then 18 but we ended up having 24, Pablo and staff did a wonderful job of taking care of everyone in our group. I did not hear about anyone getting the incorrect dinner. EVERYONE HAD A GREAT evening. Many learned about SCOOZI bread too and will be back for more, only on a smaller scale."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 12 for Girasole Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An enjoyable dining experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2013

2007

Dined on 02/24/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Staff was friendly and accommodating; we felt at home. Food is superb, but choices are limited. Everything on the menu is great: Rustic Pork, Short Ribs, Vodka Shrimp, Clams, etc! Scoozies are great starters. The Chicken in the Hay on the kid's menu is a generous serving of chicken breast fillet on french fries."

Dined on 02/24/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 13 for Girasole Grill

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