Giardino Vancouver

Giardino: Umberto Menghi's Tuscan Restaurant on Hornby Street

Giardino is a Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant at 1328 Hornby Street, from legendary Vancouver restaurateur Umberto Menghi. It opened on June 30, 2015, half a block from his original Il Giardino, which ran for 37 years.

Giardino earned honourable mentions for Best Italian at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards in 2025 and 2026. Here's what to know.

About Giardino

Menghi opened his first Vancouver restaurant in 1973 and is one of the city's best-known Italian restaurateurs. Giardino brings back his signature Tuscan and Mediterranean cooking.

The room, inspired by a Tuscan granary, has vaulted ceilings, wood beams, Tuscan tiles and hand-painted artwork, plus a Florentine-style courtyard and patio. The menu covers pizza, pasta, meat and seafood, and includes a crudo bar.

The Menu

How It Works

Start with crudo, then share pasta and a Tuscan main.

What to Order

• Crudo: from the restaurant's crudo bar.
• Pasta: Tuscan-style pastas.
• Meat and seafood: classic Tuscan mains.
• Pizza: from the Tuscan-inspired menu.

Dietary Needs

Italian menus often include gluten, dairy and nuts. Ask about gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Atmosphere and Dining Experience

Grand and romantic, with a garden courtyard.

• Best for: special occasions and patio dinners
• Price: upscale
• Format: dinner
• Good to know: courtyard patio

Location: Downtown South, Vancouver

Giardino is at 1328 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC.

Hours of Operation

Giardino opens for dinner most nights. Check current hours before you go.

Reservations

• Reservations recommended.

Price Range

Giardino is upscale.

Awards and Recognition

• Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards: Honourable mention, Best Italian, 2025 and 2026

Contact Information

• Address: 1328 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L8
• Phone: 604-669-2422
• Neighbourhood: Downtown South, Vancouver
• Cuisine: Italian

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Giardino?

Umberto Menghi.

Is it the same as Il Giardino?

No, it is a new restaurant near the original site.

When did it open?

June 30, 2015.

Does it have a patio?

Yes, a Florentine-style courtyard.