Gardino's is a solid choice for Italian in Los Gatos, with regulars often praising their pastas and the craveable fresh onion bread. Many reviewers highlight the enjoyable live music, making it a great spot to unwind. Consider stopping by for dinner and a show, especially if you're looking for a lively atmosphere.
This afternoon, we had the pleasure of listening to live music at Gardino's in Los Gatos. The music was wonderful, and the food was absolutely fantastic!
If you haven't had the opportunity to visit, they offer music and/or karaoke every day of the week.
2 months ago
Bruce S.★★★★☆
We were going to a movie next door so we stopped in to have a glass of wine and a Negroni. Decided to order the Fresh Onion Bread with marinara and to us it's very craveable! We met Geoff the manager who also served us and told him that we'd be back for dinner after the movie. We sat at the bar and it's the first time that I've ever seen an ice bar.
Ordered the Baked Eggplant Mostaccioli plus Spaghetti with Meatballs. Both dishes were really good! Geoff came over and greeted us. Our bartender Ainslee was really nice and attentive.
6 months ago
Bill Rehbock★★★★★
Gardino's is my go-to restaurant in downtown Los Gatos. Their pastas are amazing - the meat sauce is delicious and the marinara is equally great. I just had their minestrone (vegetable) for the first time and was so pleasantly impressed - house-made with lots of vegetables and just the right amount of ditalini rigati pasta. I had that as part of the ravioli lunch special. Overall a wonderful place for lunch or dinner.
8 months ago
Good to know
🪑Dine-in
🥡Takeout
🛵Delivery
📅Reservations
🥪Lunch
🍽️Dinner
🍺Beer
🍷Wine
🍸Cocktails
🥗Vegetarian options
🎶Live music
👥Good for groups
🚻Restroom
🅿️Free parking
♿Wheelchair accessible
💳Credit cards
📲Contactless payments
Hours & Price
Closed now
USD20–30
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Menu
Fried Fresh CalamariDeep fried lightly seasoned calamari served with marinara and lemons..
Grilled Spicy Chickn TendersServed with honey mustard sauce.
Sauteed MushroomsSauteed mushrooms with roasted garlic.
Fried MozzarellaServed with Marinara.
CapreseFresh mozzarella with tomoatoes, basil, virgin olive oil and garlic.
Fresh Onion BreadFresh French bread topped with caramelized onions and mozzarella cheese. Served with marinara.
Garlic BreadOur version of this Italian favorite.
Double Garlic BreadDouble the butter, garlic and cheese.
Insalata di Gardino FrescoRomaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette..
Broiled Cajun Chicken SaladSpicy broiled chicken, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, tossed with a light peppercorn ranch dressing.
Broiled Chicken Pesto SaladBroiled chicken and romaine lettuce tossed with a tangy light basic, garlic and lime dressing.
Minestrone di VerduraGardino Fresco's own vegetable Minestrone
Caesar SaladRomaine lettuce and tomatoes tossed with a cream Caesar dressing.
Chicken Ceasar SaladBroiled chicken, romaine lettuce and tomatoes tossed with a creamy Caesar dressing.
Assorted Pasta SaladMixed rotielle with tomatoes, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese tossed with persto and a touch of marinara. Served with Chicken Breast
Fettucini CarbonaraServed with Pancetta & light cream sauce.
Spaghetti BologneseServed with choice of pasta.
Vongole ItalianoLinguine and Clams tossed in light cream sauce.
Vongole SicilianoLinguine and Clams tossed with red crushed chili peppers, garlic, olive oil., marinara and fresh tomatoes.
Mitile SicilianoLinguine and Mussels tossed with red crushed chili peppers, garlic, olive oil marinara and fresh tomatoes.
Linguine GamberoniPrawns sauteed in their own juices tossed with garlic, parsley and lemon.
Fettuccini dell'OceanoPrawns, Scallops and clams tossed in a choice of alfredo or pomodori sauce.
**Sauteed Fresh Vegetable MedleyServed on a bed of Fettucini with assorted vegetables.
**Vegetarian Dish
**Aloi e OlioSpaghetti with extra virgin olive oil and roasted garlic.
Mostaccioli DelisionsaPrawns, green onions, garlic and cream in a white wine and lemon sauce.
Linguine PuttanescaTossed with anchovies, capers, olive, garlic and marinara.
**Mostaccioli and Broccoli PiccanteFresh broccoli tossed with garlic, olive oil and crushed red chili peppers then topped with parmesan cheese.
**Cappelinl PomodoriWith Chicken.
Dr. Bil's Mostaccioli and Sausage PomodoriTossed with garlic, tomatoes and basil.
Cheese or Meat RavioliTossed with your choice of marinara, or Alfredo Sauce.
Baked Eggplant MostaccioliEggplant sauteed with garlic, basil, marinara, and mostaccioli then baked with mozzarella cheese.
Linguine PestoServed with a fresh basil sauce.
Chicken CarbonaraWith light pancetta cream sauce.
Broiled Lemon ChickenMarinated in extra virgin olive oil, lemon and shallots.
Chicken MarsalaSauteed in a mushroom and marsala wine sauce.
Chicken KebabBroiled marinated chicken tenders skewered with fresh vegetables.
Chicken CacciatoreSauteed with mushrooms and bell peppers in marinara sauce.
Chicken ArtichokeSauteed with artichoke hearts, mushrooms and cream sauce.
Chicken ParmesanSauteed in a marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Chicken PicataSauteed with lemon, white wine & capers.
Gamberoni Del Los GatosLightly breaded prawns sauteed with olive oil, garlic and lemon.
CioppinoCalamari, clams, mussels, scallops, and prawns in a heart tomatoe sauce.
Saute dell'OceanoPrawns, scallops, calamari, mussels and clams in a lemon and butter sauce.
Gamberoni ScampiJumbo prawns sauteed in a delicate lemon, and white wine sauce.
Calamari SicilianoFresh calamari sauteed in our own Sicilian style spices then tossed with marinara.
Pettini DoreScallops sauteed in olive oil and lemon.
The Tony Orsino SpecialClams, Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, & Calamari with a light tomatoe basil sauce.
