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 …
Housed in a lovingly restored 1830s Aquebogue home, Il Giardino is surrounded by picturesque wineries and farms that provide Chef John Gambino with a bounty of fresh, seasonal ingredients. John’s culinary artistry shines as he transforms these treasures into mouthwatering Sicilian dishes that will tantalize …
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.
In 2017, John Gambino, a skilled Sicilian chef and experienced restaurateur, began a new culinary adventure that would forever change the dining scene in Aquebogue. After owning and running a beloved Westhampton Beach restaurant for 30 years, John decided to try something new on the …
In 2017, John Gambino, a skilled Sicilian chef and experienced restaurateur, began a new culinary adventure that would forever change the dining scene in Aquebogue. After owning and running a beloved Westhampton Beach restaurant for 30 years, John decided to try something new on the North Fork. Here, in the beautiful countryside, he dreamed of creating a unique farm-to-table dining experience.
John’s dedication to using the freshest, seasonal ingredients from local farms and waters shows his culinary expertise. When the season comes, you can often find him at the local farms, carefully choosing the freshest ingredients.
At the heart of this culinary journey is Il Giardino, which means “The Garden” in Italian. Founded and nurtured by John Gambino, this charming restaurant has a simple yet profound goal: to bring the flavors of Sicilian cuisine to the North Fork. Since its start, Il Giardino has become the go-to place in Aquebogue for anyone looking to savor the tastes of Sicily.