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    Italian Gardens

    Embark on a flavorful journey with authentic Italian and Sicilian cuisine at Italian Gardens. From savory small plates to hearty platters meant for sharing, every dish is crafted with fresh ingredients. Pair your meal with a glass of fine Italian wine and taste la dolce vida - the sweet life!  Reservations recommended for an unforgettable dining experience.

    Italian Gardens

    Reserve a Table

    Reservations required.

    Dinners Choice

    Summer Hours starting June 11
    Daily | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Fall Hours: September 30 - October 17
    Thursday-Saturday | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Hours subject to change without notice.

    Italian Gardens Dinner Menu

    *GVL Garden vegetables are seasonal. No split checks on groups of 10 or more. We can accept multiple payments on one check. All to-go orders will have a 10% charge added. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
    SMALL (feeds 2-3) | LARGE (feeds 4-5)
    (GF) Gluten Friendly | (V) Vegetarian | (DF) Dairy Free

    Antipasti

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Fried Calamari
    | $ 26
    Blistered Italian Peppers, Lemon, Marinara
    Stuffed Pizza Rolls (V)
    | $ 21
    Mozzarella-stuffed Pizza Dough brushed with Garlic and Herbs, House Marinara
    Mozzarella Caprese (V GF)
    | $ 23
    GVL Garden Tomatoes and Basil*, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil-infused Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
    Piccolo Stufato (V)
    | $ 32
    Steamed Mussles, Pancetta, Manilla Clams, Local Tomatoes, Calabrian Chilies, White Wine, Tomato Broth, Garlic Bread
    Crostini Sampler (V)
    | $ 28
    Substitute Gluten Free Bread +5
    Pesto and Goat Cheese with Almond Honey and Rosemary

    Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Basil, Olive Oil and Balsamic Reduction

    Marinated Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Herbs and Olive Spread
    Truffle and Parmesan Arancini (V)
    | $ 27
    Breaded and Fried Risotto Balls, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan di Parma, Shaved Black Truffle

    Insalata

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    The Grand Caesar
    | $ 16
    Hydro Romaine, Parmesan di Parma, Focaccia Croutons, Sicilian Anchovies, Caesar Dressing
    Tuscan Bread Salad
    | $ 19
    Tomato, Basil, And Cucumber, Olives Grated Parmesan, Crusty Italian Bread, Tomato Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Chopped Salad (GF V)
    | $ 18
    Mixed Greens, Pepperoncini, Olives, Julienne Pepperoni, Feta Cheese, Roma Tomatoes, Red Onions, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Garden Greens (GF V)
    | $ 17
    Mixed Greens, Edible Flowers, Fresh Herbs, Sliced Cucumbers, GVL Garden Tomatoes*, House Five Herb Vinaigrette

    Primi

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served family-style.
    Traditional Lasagna
    | $ 63 / $99
    Beef Bolognese, Marinara, Fresh Basil, Hand-rolled Pasta, Mozzarella, Parmesan di Parma
    Spaghetti and Meatballs
    | $ 59 / $99
    Substitute GF Noodles +5 per entree.
    Hand-made Meatballs, Imported Italian Spaghetti, Garden Marinara Sauce, Parmesan di Parma
    Cheese-stuffed Manicotti (V)
    | $ 49 / $89
    Substitute GF Noodles +5 per entree.
    Ricotta, Mascarpone, and Mozzarella-stuffed Manicotti, Parmesan Cream Sauce, Broiled Mozzarella, Sweet Basil and Parmesan cheese
    Carbonara Bucatini
    | $ 60 / $99
    Substitute GF Noodles +5 per entree.
    Creamy Carbonara Sauce, Garden Garlic, Bucatini Pasta, Guanciale, Summer Peas, Parmesan di Parma, Pepperoncini Flakes
    Seafood Fettuccine
    | $ 68 / $120
    Fettuccine noodles, Lobster, Chopped Clams, Garlic Shrimp, Lobster Butter Sauce

    Secondi

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served family-style.
    Chicken Parmesan
    | $ 75 / $125
    Substitute GF Noodles +5 per entree.
    Mozzarella-crusted Chicken Breasts, Rossa Sauce, Parmesan Di Parma, Fresh Basil, Spaghetti Pasta with Rosa Sauce
    Eggplant Parmigiana (V)
    | $ 69 / $115
    Substitute GF Noodles +5 per entree.
    Home-made Marinara Sauce, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & Mozzarella, Creamy Penne Parmesan Pasta
    Chicken Marsala
    | $ 84 / $140
    Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce, Chopped Italian Parsley, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini
    Barolo Braised Beef Short Ribs
    | $ 94 / $156
    Butter and English Peas, Braised Beef, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Braising Jus
    Lobster Linguini
    | $ 98 / $165
    Inspired by Chef Justin
    Split Whole Roasted Lobsters, Pei Mussles, Manila Clams, Garlic Shrimp, Creamy Tomato and Garlic Sauce, Italian Parsley and Lemon

    Shareable Sides

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Feeds 2-3.
    Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF V)
    | $ 28
    Lemon and Olive Oil Broccolini (GF V)
    | $ 29
    Penne Parmesan (V)
    | $ 30
    Local Wild Mushroom Risotto
    | $ 28
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.

    Italian Gardens Drink Menu

    Cocktails

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Limoncello Sparkling Lemonade
    | $ 12
    Limoncello, Lemon Juice, Soda, Lemon and Mint Garnish
    Aperol Spritz
    | $ 12
    Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange Slice
    Americano
    | $ 12
    Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Club Soda, Orange Peel
    Bellini
    | $ 12
    Peach Puree, Jacoulot Crème de Peche, Prosecco, Peach slice and Mint Garnish
    Italicus Margarita
    | $ 13
    Lalo Tequila, Italicus, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Lemon-Lime Soda, Lime Slice
    Mamma Mia Martini
    | $ 14
    Kettle One Vodka, Vikre Amaro, Honey Simple Syrup, Lemon, Basil Leaves, Lemon and Basil Leaf Garnish
    Italian Espresso Martini
    | $ 14
    Kettle One Vodka, Espresso, Mr. Black, Sambuca, Simple Syrup, Coffee Bean Garnish
    Baileys Affogato
    | $ 14
    Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Chocolate Baileys, Coffee Bean and Mint Garnish

    Refreshing Craft Concoctions

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Choose your Flavor: Mango, Blackberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Apricot
    | $ 14
    Made with your choice of Vodka, Gin, Rum, or Tequila and Fruitful® Liqueur Mixed with Soda and Garnished with Fresh Fruit

    Beer & Cider

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Bent Hop | Coors | Guinness | Loon Juice Cider Michelob Golden | Michelob Ultra | Peroni Stella | Summit EPA

    Zero Proof

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Aplos Ume Spritz
    | $ 6
    Sparkling and Still Water (liters)
    | $ 8
    Not a Sin Raspberry Mint NA Riesling
    | $ 9
    Lapo’s Negroni
    | $ 10
    (natural ingredients & less sugar)
    NA Beer
    | $ 5
    Athletic NA | Guinness 0.0 | Ultra 0.0

    Italian Sodas

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Italian Soda
    | $ 12
    Choose your Flavor: Vanilla, Orange, Peach, Raspberry Mixed with Soda and Cream. Topped with Whipped Cream and a Cherry.
    A’Siciliana Soda Cans
    | $ 5
    Blood Orange or Limonata

    White (by the glass)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    La Marca Prosecco
    | $ 9
    Veneto, Italy
    Tommasi Pinot Grigio
    | $ 8
    Veneto, Italy
    Andrea Felici Verdicchio
    | $ 13
    Marche, Italy
    Terra Alpina Unoaked Chardonnay
    | $ 10
    Trentino–Alto Adige, Italy
    Pikasi Rosé
    | $ 10
    Vipava Valley, Slovenia
    Eroica Riesling
    | $ 8
    Columbia Valley, Washington
    Giesen Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 9
    Marlborough, New Zealand
    Aviary Chardonnay
    | $ 10
    Napa Valley, California
    Risata Moscato Veneto, Italy
    | $ 9
    Veneto, Italy

    Red (by the glass)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Roth Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 12
    Alexander Valley, California
    Charles de Grimont Bourgogne Pinot Noir
    | $ 11
    Burgundy, France
    Umani Ronchi Montepulciano
    | $ 8
    Abruzzo, Italy
    Fattori Valpolicella Superiore “Col de la Bastia”
    | $ 11
    Veneto, Italy
    Pierpaolo Pecorari Cabernet
    | $ 11
    Friuli–Venezia Giulia, Italy
    Cantina Settecani Lambrusco
    | $ 8
    Emilia–Romagna, Italy
    Renzo Masi Chianti
    | $ 8
    Tuscany, Italy
    Andrew Red Blend
    | $ 12
    Paso Robles, California

    White (by the bottle)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Eroica Riesling
    | $ 30
    Columbia Valley, Washington
    Tommasi Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy
    | $ 30
    Veneto, Italy
    La Marca Prosecco
    | $ 30
    Veneto, Italy
    Risata Moscato
    | $ 30
    Veneto, Italy
    Aviary Chardonnay
    | $ 35
    Napa Valley, California
    Pikasi Rosé
    | $ 35
    Vipava Valley, Slovenia
    Giesen Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 35
    Marlborough, New Zealand
    Terra Alpina Unoaked Chardonnay
    | $ 40
    Alto Adige, Italy
    Solosole Vermentino
    | $ 45
    Bolgheri, Italy
    Andrea Felici Verdicchio
    | $ 50
    Marche, Italy
    Cricket Farms Brut
    | $ 60
    Lake County, California
    Cade Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 60
    Napa Valley, California
    Jordan Chardonnay
    | $ 80
    Russian River Valley, California

    Red (by the bottle)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Cantina Settecani Lambrusco
    | $ 30
    Emilia–Romagna, Italy
    Renzo Masi Chianti
    | $ 30
    Tuscany, Italy
    Umani Ronchi Montepulciano
    | $ 30
    Abruzzo, Italy
    Pierpaolo Pecorari Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 40
    Friuli–Venezia Giulia, Italy
    Fattori Valpolicella Superiore “Col de la Bastia”
    | $ 40
    Veneto, Italy
    Charles de Grimont Bourgogne Pinot Noir
    | $ 40
    Burgundy, France
    Roth Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 45
    Alexander Valley, California
    Mocali Piaggioni Rosso Toscano (Sangiovese)
    | $ 45
    Tuscany, Italy
    Andrew Red Blend
    | $ 45
    Paso Robles, California
    Elvio Tintero Langhe Nebbiolo
    | $ 50
    Piedmont, Italy
    Tenuta Di Arceno
    | $ 50
    Tuscany, Italy
    Duckhorn Merlot
    | $ 70
    Napa Valley, California
    Ferrari-Carano Trésor Red Blend
    | $ 75
    Sonoma County, California
    Ponzi Pinot Noir
    | $ 80
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    G.D. Vajra “Albe” Barolo
    | $ 90
    Piedmont, Italy
    Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 100
    Napa Valley, California (2023)
    Venturini Amarone della Valpolicella
    | $ 100
    Veneto, Italy (2017)
    Elvio Tintero Barbaresco
    | $ 110
    Piedmont, Italy (2020)
    Mocali Brunello di Montalcino
    | $ 120
    Tuscany, Italy (2020)
    Orin Swift “Palermo” Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 150
    Napa Valley, California (2022)
    Orin Swift “Palermo” Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 150
    Napa Valley, California (2022)
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.

    Italian Gardens Kids Menu

    Kids Menu

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Beverage not included.
    Pasta Penne
    | $ 9
    Choice of Buttered or Marinara
    Cheese Flatbread
    | $ 9
    Chicken Tenders
    | $ 9
    with French Fries
    Fountain Soda
    | $ 3
    Kids Italian Soda
    | $ 6
    Small Juice or Milk
    | $ 3
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.