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Giardina's Restaurant Reviews List

Giardina's Restaurant

Giardina's, one of the Mississippi Delta's most historic restaurants, was founded in 1936 by Joseph Giardina, in Greenwood, Mississippi. A unique blend of sophistication and warmth, Giardina's is the perfect setting for any event. Seating consists of fourteen private booths and the large dining room opens onto a beautiful courtyard. The restaurant's interior space and state-of-the-art kitchen were designed by world-renowned architects. Considerable effort was made to retain the character and charm of the original Giardina's, but the white tablecloths, fine crystal and premium Viking cutlery add the feeling of elegance one would expect from a fine dining restaurant in a large metropolitan area. Giardina's bar, reminiscent of a bygone era, features the same dark wood and tile of the restaurant while offering today's premium liquors, wines and liqueurs. Featuring steaks, seafood and Italian cuisine, Giardina's atmosphere is old world elegant but dress is laid-back "Delta casual.”
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51 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
(51 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 51 reviews
5 stars
(39)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Ambiance 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Noise Level
1.3 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(37)
  • romantic(36)
  • fit for foodies(31)
  • good for groups(20)
  • notable wine list(18)
  • neighborhood gem(14)
Giardina's Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My Mother's Day Dinner

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"You made my Mother's Day special with your great service and delicious food cooked exceptionally well and just as I ordered it. The steak was exactly as I ordered it and the onion rings were fried crispy and light. Absolutely wonderful dining experience!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: romantic, hot spot, special occasion
+1point
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Review 2 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Giardina's Overview

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This restaurant is good, but not exceptional. Service is good, but not exceptional. Food above average, but not memorable. Yet, the menu prices are set as if this were an exceptional destination. It is new and clean on the inside which is a plus for this area. I believe that the restaurant should either increase its menu options, and the wine list and increase staff training or management should reduce menu prices by 25% to better reflect the value actually delivered. If a restaurant posts top tier prices, one should expect to receive top tier service and menu options. There is a notable imbalance at this restaurant."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups
-1point
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Review 3 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good Food and Fellowship among

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good Food and Fellowship among friends."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2013
+1point
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Review 4 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect date spot!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Love it!! Always a great place to have a date night!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
+1point
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Review 5 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not another diner in sight

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I am sure there is history behind having each table separated from others by partitions and having waitstaff enter through curtained doorways, but I found it a little off-putting. For a group dinner, it may be nice to have the private space, but it felt odd for our table of two. There were some service glitches, so it took an hour to get appetizers. Service was pleasant but seemed busy elsewhere, somehow. The dining partitions emphasize privacy as opposed to social engagement. The oysters--Rockefeller, particularly--we're delicious, as was the comeback dressing on my wedge salad. The batter on the soft shell crabs was extremely salty. Overall, it was interesting to have tried it, but I was not a fan of Giardina's."
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2005
Special Features: good for groups
-1point
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Review 6 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

famiymd3

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I really like the separate cubicles as it was quiet and romantic.
i strongly recommend the filet, the ricotta spinach (the best spinach dish ever0, and Caesar salad.
Aleuvian hotel has a Anniversary special which is a winner for quiet relaxing and a good value.. you can't go wrong. Guests came from all over the US, South Korea, Russia to mention.
Nearby, take in blues museums in Clarksdale and Indianola + Ground Zero. these are international hot spots for travelers. Casino's nearby in Greenville.
Plan on at least 3-4 days as there is a lot to see and hear in re: natural raw delta blues, white as well as black."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic
+3points
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Review 7 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

EVERYTHING was absolutely

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"EVERYTHING was absolutely wonderful from the great food to the quick service. I was with first timers. They were impressed also!! Thank you!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
+3points
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Review 8 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The special thing for me each

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The special thing for me each time I dine here is the selection of oyster appetizers. All are very good. I had two meals there this week and enjoyed them both. The veal piccata was a little more like snitzel that I expected, but I like that too. The filet with bernaise sauce was outstanding."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
+3points
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Review 9 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Giardina's was an exceptional

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Giardina's was an exceptional dining experience. After our meal, we concluded that it was more than worth the hour-and-a-half drive from Clinton to Greenwood!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
+3points
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Review 10 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything exceeded our expectation

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything exceeded our expectations. The only complaint we had was the duck confit linguini was so salty it was nearly inedible, but we ate it anyway. Everything else was delicious! We look forward to our next visit!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
+3points
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Review 11 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service and food were very

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service and food were very good. Had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone looking for solid service, quiet setting and a fabulous meal."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
+3points
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Review 12 for Giardina's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best in Greenwood

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"If you're in Greenwood, MS or anywhere is the MS delta for that matter, you need to try Giardina's. They have one of the best filets I have ever had. I have been to Giardina's a bunch and it never disappoints. They have great appetizers and deserts as well. I highly recommend Giardina's."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
+3points
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Giardina's Restaurant
Based on the average of (39) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
Service 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Ambiance 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Noise Level
1.3 / 3
Moderate