Sicilian Flavors in a Rustic Farmhouse Setting
Meet the incredible culinary talent behind Il Giardino Restaurant in charming Aquebogue—John Gambino, a Sicilian chef extraordinaire! John’s passion for authentic Italian cuisine has created a menu fill with traditional dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. What makes Il Giardino truly …
Meet the incredible culinary talent behind Il Giardino Restaurant in charming Aquebogue—John Gambino, a Sicilian chef extraordinaire! John’s passion for authentic Sicilian cuisine has crafted a menu brimming with traditional dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. What makes Il Giardino truly …
Address:739 Main Road, Aquebogue, NY 11931 Hours: Authentic Sicilian Dining on Long Island’s North Fork Il Giardino is a farm-to-table Sicilian restaurant in Aquebogue, NY, located in a beautifully restored 1830s home at the gateway to Long Island’s North Fork. Surrounded by vineyards and farmland, …
John Gambino, a remarkable chef from Palermo has created an atmosphere at Il Giardino (Italian for “the garden”) in Aquebogue that will make you feel like you’re in Sicily. Our menu is made of traditional Sicilian dishes plus the daily specials that change according to the season.
From Palermo to Long Island’s North Fork Chef John Gambino, a native of Palermo, Sicily, has been sharing his passion for authentic Italian cuisine with Long Island for more than three decades. After 30 successful years as a beloved restaurateur in Westhampton Beach, John turned …
Chef John Gambino, a native of Palermo, Sicily, has been sharing his passion for authentic Italian cuisine with Long Island for more than three decades. After 30 successful years as a beloved restaurateur in Westhampton Beach, John turned his vision toward the North Fork. In 2017, he founded Il Giardino in Aquebogue, NY—a farm-to-table Sicilian restaurant inspired by the region’s vineyards, farmland, and vibrant local community.
At Il Giardino, John combines his Sicilian roots with the bounty of Long Island’s North Fork. His menus highlight seasonal produce, fresh-caught seafood, and locally sourced ingredients, many of which he hand-selects himself during peak harvest. From zucchini blossoms picked in the restaurant’s own garden to fish straight from local waters, every dish celebrates both tradition and terroir.
This dedication to freshness and authenticity ensures guests enjoy an unforgettable dining experience that’s as true to Sicily as it is to the North Fork.
The name Il Giardino means “The Garden” in Italian, reflecting both John’s passion for cultivating flavor and the restaurant’s idyllic setting in a restored 1830s Aquebogue home. Guests can enjoy a cozy indoor dining room, cocktails at the bar, or a meal under the stars in the outdoor garden, surrounded by flowers and firelight.
Since opening, Il Giardino has become one of the best Sicilian restaurants on Long Island’s North Fork, offering locals and visitors alike a true taste of Sicily, rooted in the farm-to-table spirit of Aquebogue.
When you dine at Il Giardino, you’re not just enjoying dinner—you’re sharing in Chef John Gambino’s lifelong journey, from the flavors of Palermo to the beauty of Long Island’s wine country.
Reserve your table today and discover why Il Giardino is Aquebogue’s destination for authentic Sicilian farm-to-table dining.