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Boring menu and bad service
This place offers the same old italian fare with lackluster service. Why......
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urbanspoon.com on
11/13/2007 Report as offensive
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Rude owner, worst restaurant experience ever
My dinner at Bello Giardino was the worst experience I've ever had in restaurant. I went there for the first and only time with my husband and infant ...
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citysearch.com on
11/12/2007 Report as offensive
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Nice dinner experience
Live in the neighborhood, in the mood for Italian, but not for the usual Pomodoro, so looked on menupages and found this place. Good food, nice atmosp...
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menupages.com on
8/17/2007 Report as offensive
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Good food, excellent service
I ordered delivery from here and was very pleasantly impressed- they were extremely friendly, delivered promptly and after they forgot a side item the...
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menupages.com on
8/11/2007 Report as offensive
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Absolutely the Best in the West!
This is an awesome neighborhood restaurant that has been there for over 14 years. As you walk in to this quaint Italian bistro, the owner is there to ...
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menupages.com on
8/3/2007 Report as offensive
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Fortunately its in my neighborhood
I just finished the lunch special of Sole Francaise and it was perfectly seasoned. The green salad first course was delicious with the freshly baked b...
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menupages.com on
7/19/2007 Report as offensive
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Absolutely Excellent!
I found Bello Giardino through menupages and took my chance. I treated a friend of mine for her birthday. The food was excellent and the waiter really...
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menupages.com on
7/15/2007 Report as offensive
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Not a fan
I had a hankering for some Italian food so we chose Bello Giardano over several other places in the area. We were greeted by who I think was the owner...
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7/13/2007 Report as offensive
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Great food, great service, great price.
This place is great! Right off Columbus Ave, its a nice place to sit and enjoy a quiet dinner or lunch away from the hustle and bustle of the street. ...
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menupages.com on
6/12/2007 Report as offensive
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Friendly service, not so friendly food
Our server was friendly, but there were two mistakes in our order and the wait was extremely long. The welcoming ambiance partially made up for the wa...
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menupages.com on
5/19/2007 Report as offensive
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really delicious, nice staff
my god does the chef know what s/he is doing back there. this place is so delicious! i have been three times so far (my friend just moved across the s...
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menupages.com on
5/9/2007 Report as offensive
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Cash ONLY!
The meal was fantastic. Credit card users beware, only cash is accepted....
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menupages.com on
3/10/2007 Report as offensive
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Delicious!
This restaurant is a favorite of mine. The sauce is always perfect and the meat is always perfectly cooked. Excellent flavors and a beutiful interior ...
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menupages.com on
12/20/2006 Report as offensive
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Time to Shut the Doors
As an UWS resident, I have passed by the restaurant many times and was always curious. Today, I decided to go there with a friend. No one was really p...
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menupages.com on
12/13/2006 Report as offensive
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Yummy so yummy
We frequent this place all the time. Although it is close to wear we live, I know we would travel to eat here. The staff is very helpful and knows abo...
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menupages.com on
8/28/2006 Report as offensive
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Disappointed UWSider
My partner and I went here with moderate expectations, and even those were not met. They were out of bread, veal, and chicken, which was not even ment...
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menupages.com on
7/18/2006 Report as offensive
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Sitting in a garden on Memorial Day
After a long Memorial Day weekend, my Lady Friend and I decided to eat something that was not barbecued or fried. We decided on Italian food. Since my...
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citysearch.com on
5/31/2006 Report as offensive
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Wonderful Experience
This is an excellent neighborhood restaurant - and a great place to get together with friends for a fantastic meal. Bello Giardino was very good and w...
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menupages.com on
5/6/2006 Report as offensive
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Hidden Gem
My girlfriend and I dine here on a regular basis. Our food has been consistently good, and we can always walk in and get a table. Prices are very reas...
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citysearch.com on
1/17/2006 Report as offensive
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Perfect dining for a perfect evening!
It was our first time in the restaurant and we loved It! We found the prices were reasonable, the food very tasty and the portions were generous. The ...
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menupages.com on
1/1/2006 Report as offensive
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Perfection!
The restuarant is amazing. A great place to get a great meal. Sit down take your time, or get a quick meal. The friendly staff makes this place stella...
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12/13/2005 Report as offensive
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Delicious food, poor service
If you want a tasty and relatively inexpensive Italian meal, go here. If you're looking for a nice evening out where you can take your time, enjoy the...
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12/9/2005 Report as offensive
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Neighborhood Joint/Well Kept Secret
The food is amazing. We live around the corner and come here all the time. The staff is great and the meals are very reasonable. This a great place of...
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11/8/2005 Report as offensive
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Best in the hood
Bella Giardino is amazing! I eat there all the time. It is almost a like family there. The food is what brought me back so many times. On top of that ...
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8/17/2005 Report as offensive
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Good Restaurant
A great atmosphere with a pretty garden in the back for summertime seating. I highly recommend the lobster ravioli's. Only downside to the place is th...
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6/16/2005 Report as offensive
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Smells better than it tastes
Food smelled great, but didn't taste all that good. You get a lot of bang for your buck, but that is about it....
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2/5/2005 Report as offensive
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new management?
went w/ several friends based on the previous reviews...unfortunately it seems the restaurant must be under new (& disimproved) management. food was m...
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1/15/2005 Report as offensive
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Worst dining experience
DO NOT GO HERE! In my 4 years of dining out in ny, this was the worst. the place was cute enough, but it was prob the worst italian i have had in ny. ...
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12/17/2004 Report as offensive
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Can't go wrong
Really great neighborhood spot with a very homey and relaxed feel. The outdoor garden seating is lovely during the summer and fall, and you rarely hav...
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12/10/2003 Report as offensive
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A wonderful time, with great service
What can i say? It was a great place. Some friends and I, all college students, decided to go there for a friends birthday, expecting an okay place in...
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citysearch.com on
10/11/2003 Report as offensive
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A Wonderful Neighborhood Garden Spot
This is my absolute favorite place - I bring everyone I know here! The owner and staff are wonderful. The food is some of the very best and the outdoo...
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citysearch.com on
9/4/2003 Report as offensive
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BEST ITALIAN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
There are many Italian Restaurants on the Upper West Side, but it is hard to find a good one. This restaurant has the most authentic Italian food at r...
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citysearch.com on
8/22/2003 Report as offensive
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Delicious food!
The food was wonderful and at a great value. It's crowded, but the casual and intimate setting was perfect for an evening out with friends....
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citysearch.com on
11/2/2002 Report as offensive
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Great Lunch Menu
Bello Giardino is great for lunch. The lunch menu special includes soup or salad with a pasta dish. You can sit out side where there is a beautiful pa...
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citysearch.com on
7/25/2002 Report as offensive
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