Il Giardino Aquebogue

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Il Giardino Aquebogue Il Giardino Restaurant by John Gambino, in Aquebogue, NY is an Italian farm to table restaurant and wine bar serving Sicilian dishes in the North Fork.

Il Giardino Restaurant on Aquebogue was founded by John Gambino with the idea of bringing a piece of Sicily to the North Fork. John sources most of the ingredients from local farms and waters to offer a season farm-to-table dining experience.

10/01/2026

John is cracking olives again! 🫒

A little Sicilian tradition we love at Il Giardino. Cracked olives are prepared by hand, then cured slowly with herbs and time, bringing out that simple, briny flavor that belongs on every Sicilian table.

It’s a family tradition worth repeating every year. 🇮🇹.

09/10/2026

Harvest season has started in the North Fork, and before the cucuzza season comes to an end, John is making Pasta con Tenerumi tonight! 🌿🍝

A true Sicilian taste of summer, this comforting yet refreshing soup is traditionally made in August, when cucuzza (Sicilian squash) is at its peak.

The star of the dish is the tenerumi—the tender leaves and shoots of the cucuzza plant—cooked together with the squash for a simple, delicious taste of Sicily.

One more taste of summer before the season is gone. 🇮🇹🌿

08/23/2026

John is making Pasta con Tenerumi tonight! 🌿🍝

A true Sicilian taste of summer, this comforting yet refreshing soup is traditionally made in August, when cucuzza (Sicilian squash) is in season. The star ingredient is the tenerumi—the tender leaves and shoots of the cucuzza plant—cooked together with the cucuzza for a simple, delicious taste of Sicily.

07/25/2026

Tonight, John is making one of Sicily’s most iconic dishes: Pasta al Nero di Seppia. 🦑🇮🇹

Made the traditional Sicilian way, using the squid’s own ink to create a rich, savory sauce with a deep flavor that’s unmistakably Sicilian.

Did you know? Squid ink is naturally rich in antioxidants and contains minerals like iron, making this delicacy as interesting as it is delicious.

A true taste of Sicily, just as it’s been made for generations. 🍝✨

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07/11/2026

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07/05/2026

John spent the morning exploring the North Fork in search of fresh zucchini blossoms and found beautiful ones at in Peconic. 🌼
From the farm straight to your table, tonight’s special is pan-fried zucchini blossoms, lightly pan fried in olive oil—simple, seasonal, and absolutely delicious.
This is what summer on the North Fork is all about. 🌿✨

06/26/2026

This is where Sicily meets the North Fork. 🇮🇹🌿
It’s fava bean season on the North Fork, and here in Aquebogue, we’re celebrating one of Sicily’s most beloved spring traditions.
Tonight, John is preparing a dish his grandmother used to make for him growing up in Palermo: Orecchiette with fresh fava beans and escarole, the Sicilian way.
Fresh, local North Fork fava beans from , simple ingredients, and generations of family tradition come together for a true farm-to-table experience.
Tonight’s special at Il Giardino in Aquebogue. 🌱✨

Celebrating all the mothers today 💐Thank you for all the love you bring to the table every day.Happy Mother’s Day from I...
05/10/2026

Celebrating all the mothers today 💐
Thank you for all the love you bring to the table every day.
Happy Mother’s Day from Il Giardino

05/02/2026

John is cooking up something special tonight—pasta with fresh tender baby artichokes and earthy shiitake mushrooms. Simple ingredients, full of flavor, and all about celebrating the season.

04/23/2026

John just created a delicious dish to celebrate asparagus season on the North Fork 🌱

Fresh asparagus from a local farm, turned into a vibrant asparagus pesto for tonight’s special—simple, seasonal, and full of flavor.

Address

739 Main Road
Aquebogue, NY
11931

Opening Hours

Thursday 4:30pm - 8:45pm
Friday 4:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 4:30pm - 8:30pm

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