Don't hesitate. High quality food for small town Mississippi. My wife and I were headed to the Crystal Grill for dinner and to our surprise were met with a sign informing us that they were closed. So we headed over to Giardina's for one of the best meals I have had in a while. I had the surf and turf in which the steak was cooked to my liking, great crust, which is difficult to do with a busy restaurant. My wife had their shrimp scampi with house made pasta. I tried it and unlike most pasta dishes had lots of flavor. I highly recommend the ricotta spinach as a side and the pound cake for dessert. Price wise it was fairly affordable. You can spend what you want when eating here. Anywhere from 40 bucks to 100. Enjoy!
(5)
Erik M.
We went here after work one night (from Cleveland). We heard this place was absolutely amazing and after trying the other steak places in the Delta I was pumped for a great meal. The service and ambience of the restaurant is unbeatable. Like so many other restaurants in the Delta this place has some how stood the test of time and not broken down and remodeled itself into another modern day clone restaurant. We were a party of 7 so we ran the gamut of food -- steak, fish, etc... Overall the meal was really good, but my ribeye was a little fatty, which I am pretty anal about.
(4)
Nicole O.
On our trip through Mississippi, we read about this restaurant in Travel and Leisure magazine and I begged to come here. It was well worth the travel! Each table is in it's own private room! Amazing fancy, homey feeling. This place is elegant, and romantic. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful!!! The chicken parm wasn't anything special- but it's not really an Italian restaurant. Definitely get the fries-- they were amazing. Food wasn't super pricey- but expect to pay a lot for Mississippi. Our waitress Nadia was so sweet and accommodating, so glad we came here!
(4)
Josh S.
One of the best steaks I have ever eaten, hands down! Cooked just right and the marinade - wow! Spinach side was delicious as well. Atmosphere - perfect! This place is a diamond in the rough of Mississippi.
(5)
Keith N.
My dad and I tried Giardina's last night for the first time. We'd made reservations the day before, requesting a private booth. It was initially a bit tight (they had only one left) but chairs were easily repositioned for comfortable sitting. Although enclosed on all sides, the walls did not extend to the ceiling, and our next door neighbors (and others) were frequently loud. We chose to ignore them as much as possible and instead focused on the very good (but not perfect) service and food. My dad ordered a very nice "small" Cobb salad that was nonetheless sizeable and quite eye appealing. He enjoyed this along with the house vinegarette. I ordered the "Delacata" (fancy for catfish), blackened. We also split an order of steamed vegetables (predominantly squash). The vegetables were quite tasty but were outdone by the fish, which was blackened correctly and might have been the best piece of fish I've ever eaten. The meal was further enhanced by slices of warm, savory, dense bread. Prior to ordering, our server was very patient with our questions and answered each to our satisfaction. She even nudged me to the Delacata over the catfish cakes, which other reviewers apparently liked, too. Amidst this relaxing evening, two disappointments stood out. The Giardina has no beer on tap. Since it is attached to the exclusive Alluvian hotel where thoughtfulness and graciousness are bywords, this would seem a major oversight. Not that beer on tap is prevalent in Greenwood (Webster's and Mexican places offer a few lackluster selections), but the arguably finest establishment in town -- and regionally and nationally known -- shouldn't be so lazy as to offer the same twist-off bottles that can be found at Applebee's. And even Applebee's (30 minutes away in Grenada) has a handful of offerings on tap! Finally, although we enjoyed our server who was, as noted above, very helpful, she fell down on one salient point. My dad and I both had ordered a cup of seafood gumbo as an appetizer. Both tasted very good, but his contained several chunks of fish while mine was bereft of any discernible seafood, aside from a shrimp shell that should have been removed in the kitchen. I gently pointed out the issue three separate times to our server, but never received any satisfactory remedy. She apologized each time I broached the subject and twice told us they were "slammed." At no time did she offer a replacement cup of gumbo, nor did she remove its charge from the check ($96 total after 18% tip). So, 4/5 stars for (1) a surprisingly tone-deaf response to my complaints about the gumbo (by an otherwise professional, pleasant, and helpful server) and (2) the lack of beers on tap -- especially Guinness, which bottles do not do justice -- from the most illustrious restaurant within 100 miles, possibly more.
(4)
Benjamin D.
Catfish cakes: Absolutely amazing. Very moist and perfectly seasoned. And comeback sauce? Come on! Delicious. Fried green tomatoes: Also delicious. Light, crispy batter. However, the lump crab topped on it was strange. I can't speak for the entrees, but the apps were amazing! In terms of ambiance, the private booths were strange, but understandable considering the fanciness of this place. Service was impeccable. Try it!
(4)
Greg J.
Amazing food. Appetizer was thinly sliced watermelon alternating between slices of Gouda cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Did I mention it was amazing?
(4)
Mark P.
It's amazing what you can find when your GPS takes you to the "wrong" destination. Giardina's was an excellent and refreshing surprise. The menu was full of excellent choices, steak, fish, chicken etc. We started with tamales which were delicious. My party ordered the filet and the Delcata fish, both were superbly prepared and tasted even better. The salads and sides were perfect as well. Save room for dessert because the bread pudding and lemon cake were even better than the entrees. Please note, this reviewer has a big sweet tooth so that plays into this review. They also had seating for privacy or be in the mix. Wine list was good with ample selections as well. Overall a great experience.
(5)
Lan D.
Attached to the amazingly luxurious Alluvian hotel is the fabulous Giardina's Restaurant. The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is spectacular. It's one of those places where the menu doesn't even list prices, but if you're willing to splurge, it's well worth it. This is a good restaurant not only by Mississippi standards, but by gourmet, Michelin standards.
(5)
Dint I.
I have to say it was not a tasty meal. I don't know how they get five stars reviews. The food is absolutely no words no stars, my star is for friendly staff. The environment was also really strange for me - each table is in a little room, like a fitting room in a clothing store. Part of the pleasure of eating out is the energy and people in the place - in the little rooms we were all isolated from each other, and could't see the staff either.
(1)
Richard K.
We have been planning this trip for months, with a stop at the hotel and dinner at Giardina's. It was a comedy of errors, the app came way after the salad, server could not open the wine. I asked for management, and they were not on the property, so two servers came to offer a free desert and bottle of wine. The fish was delicious, however the charm of the evening was loss. Not recommended at all. We were deeply disappointed, delivery was horrible.
(1)
Josh E.
Filets were tender and well seasoned. Private atmosphere is very nice for a romantic dinner. Also, very good service. Highly recommended. My wife would like me to add that it was the best steak she has ever had. Oh, and we suggest the lemon cheesecake with raspberry caramel sauce.
(5)
Jeremy D.
If you're looking for a fine dining option in the Delta Region, this place should be at the top of your list. Intimate private dining, superb chef's choice selections, fantastic menu, and great service. Try the catfish cakes or the skirt steak...both my faves!
(5)
Jason W.
These best place in my opinion for dinner in Greenwood. I have dined here many times since moving here and it is always quality service and food. From the burgers and salads to their pasta and steaks they are consistently amazing. Anyone traveling through or living in Greenwood should try this out.
(5)
Trey M.
We've eaten here several times since moving to the area from Kansas City. The service and food are always impeccable. Went for 2-for-1 burger night on Monday and was amazed at the quality. The Delta Dream dessert was a little rich, but very tasty. This is a wonderful spot to take out-of-town guests. The booths are a little different with a curtain closing you in, but they provide your party an intimate experience.
(5)
Cindy S.
Local favorite to meet all your buds and have a few cocktails..You can also order appetizers at the bar. Service is always friendly...
(4)
Clint M.
Great food. great atmosphere. 2 apps, 2 entres, and a desert were all really good. there is no reason to go to Greenwood other than The Alluvian and about 3 restaurants but they make it worth the trip.
(5)
Jason H.
I am distressed that I am the first to review this fine restaurant. Let me first state that I ate here while traveling with a group and that the food and service was simply impeccable. The atmosphere of the restaurant is exceptionally comfortable as the restaurant is arranged into a series of private eating spaces. Our group clearly took up the largest of these spaces (there were 38 of us), but every dining area (as far as I could tell) is like a private dining room. The service was understated, but highly professional. Perhaps most impressively (but not really, because it is the food which is most important in the end) was the fact that 38 were served promptly and courteously a four course meal and all the food was freshly prepared and in a perfect consistency. My meal: started with an appetizer of broiled shrimp, beautifully spiced and cooked just to the perfect firmness. The salad was light and fresh. The entree of broiled Hammerjack (a fish I have to admit I'd never heard of before) was served with a white wine shallot cream sauce..... very light and subtly complementary to a piece of fish that was cooked to a perfect medium-rare consistency (a difficult task with a thick filet). Fresh grilled asparagus was (again) cooked to the perfect al dente consistency and seasoned lightly with salt only. Delicious and a perfect complement to the fish. Desert of Delta Delight was, admittedly a bit heavy, but that was by design. A desert that I shouldn't have eaten was simply irresistible. Then we were able to adjourn to our rooms in the Alluvian Hotel and enjoy their incredible comfort.
(5)
Bbq C.
Unique set up with your own private booth, exquisite food, friendly atmosphere, a very rare find found in the heart of the Delta. My favorite restaurant to this date.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Touristy Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Kevin B.
Don't hesitate. High quality food for small town Mississippi. My wife and I were headed to the Crystal Grill for dinner and to our surprise were met with a sign informing us that they were closed. So we headed over to Giardina's for one of the best meals I have had in a while. I had the surf and turf in which the steak was cooked to my liking, great crust, which is difficult to do with a busy restaurant. My wife had their shrimp scampi with house made pasta. I tried it and unlike most pasta dishes had lots of flavor. I highly recommend the ricotta spinach as a side and the pound cake for dessert. Price wise it was fairly affordable. You can spend what you want when eating here. Anywhere from 40 bucks to 100. Enjoy!
(5)Erik M.
We went here after work one night (from Cleveland). We heard this place was absolutely amazing and after trying the other steak places in the Delta I was pumped for a great meal. The service and ambience of the restaurant is unbeatable. Like so many other restaurants in the Delta this place has some how stood the test of time and not broken down and remodeled itself into another modern day clone restaurant. We were a party of 7 so we ran the gamut of food -- steak, fish, etc... Overall the meal was really good, but my ribeye was a little fatty, which I am pretty anal about.
(4)Nicole O.
On our trip through Mississippi, we read about this restaurant in Travel and Leisure magazine and I begged to come here. It was well worth the travel! Each table is in it's own private room! Amazing fancy, homey feeling. This place is elegant, and romantic. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful!!! The chicken parm wasn't anything special- but it's not really an Italian restaurant. Definitely get the fries-- they were amazing. Food wasn't super pricey- but expect to pay a lot for Mississippi. Our waitress Nadia was so sweet and accommodating, so glad we came here!
(4)Josh S.
One of the best steaks I have ever eaten, hands down! Cooked just right and the marinade - wow! Spinach side was delicious as well. Atmosphere - perfect! This place is a diamond in the rough of Mississippi.
(5)Keith N.
My dad and I tried Giardina's last night for the first time. We'd made reservations the day before, requesting a private booth. It was initially a bit tight (they had only one left) but chairs were easily repositioned for comfortable sitting. Although enclosed on all sides, the walls did not extend to the ceiling, and our next door neighbors (and others) were frequently loud. We chose to ignore them as much as possible and instead focused on the very good (but not perfect) service and food. My dad ordered a very nice "small" Cobb salad that was nonetheless sizeable and quite eye appealing. He enjoyed this along with the house vinegarette. I ordered the "Delacata" (fancy for catfish), blackened. We also split an order of steamed vegetables (predominantly squash). The vegetables were quite tasty but were outdone by the fish, which was blackened correctly and might have been the best piece of fish I've ever eaten. The meal was further enhanced by slices of warm, savory, dense bread. Prior to ordering, our server was very patient with our questions and answered each to our satisfaction. She even nudged me to the Delacata over the catfish cakes, which other reviewers apparently liked, too. Amidst this relaxing evening, two disappointments stood out. The Giardina has no beer on tap. Since it is attached to the exclusive Alluvian hotel where thoughtfulness and graciousness are bywords, this would seem a major oversight. Not that beer on tap is prevalent in Greenwood (Webster's and Mexican places offer a few lackluster selections), but the arguably finest establishment in town -- and regionally and nationally known -- shouldn't be so lazy as to offer the same twist-off bottles that can be found at Applebee's. And even Applebee's (30 minutes away in Grenada) has a handful of offerings on tap! Finally, although we enjoyed our server who was, as noted above, very helpful, she fell down on one salient point. My dad and I both had ordered a cup of seafood gumbo as an appetizer. Both tasted very good, but his contained several chunks of fish while mine was bereft of any discernible seafood, aside from a shrimp shell that should have been removed in the kitchen. I gently pointed out the issue three separate times to our server, but never received any satisfactory remedy. She apologized each time I broached the subject and twice told us they were "slammed." At no time did she offer a replacement cup of gumbo, nor did she remove its charge from the check ($96 total after 18% tip). So, 4/5 stars for (1) a surprisingly tone-deaf response to my complaints about the gumbo (by an otherwise professional, pleasant, and helpful server) and (2) the lack of beers on tap -- especially Guinness, which bottles do not do justice -- from the most illustrious restaurant within 100 miles, possibly more.
(4)Benjamin D.
Catfish cakes: Absolutely amazing. Very moist and perfectly seasoned. And comeback sauce? Come on! Delicious. Fried green tomatoes: Also delicious. Light, crispy batter. However, the lump crab topped on it was strange. I can't speak for the entrees, but the apps were amazing! In terms of ambiance, the private booths were strange, but understandable considering the fanciness of this place. Service was impeccable. Try it!
(4)Greg J.
Amazing food. Appetizer was thinly sliced watermelon alternating between slices of Gouda cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Did I mention it was amazing?
(4)Mark P.
It's amazing what you can find when your GPS takes you to the "wrong" destination. Giardina's was an excellent and refreshing surprise. The menu was full of excellent choices, steak, fish, chicken etc. We started with tamales which were delicious. My party ordered the filet and the Delcata fish, both were superbly prepared and tasted even better. The salads and sides were perfect as well. Save room for dessert because the bread pudding and lemon cake were even better than the entrees. Please note, this reviewer has a big sweet tooth so that plays into this review. They also had seating for privacy or be in the mix. Wine list was good with ample selections as well. Overall a great experience.
(5)Lan D.
Attached to the amazingly luxurious Alluvian hotel is the fabulous Giardina's Restaurant. The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is spectacular. It's one of those places where the menu doesn't even list prices, but if you're willing to splurge, it's well worth it. This is a good restaurant not only by Mississippi standards, but by gourmet, Michelin standards.
(5)Dint I.
I have to say it was not a tasty meal. I don't know how they get five stars reviews. The food is absolutely no words no stars, my star is for friendly staff. The environment was also really strange for me - each table is in a little room, like a fitting room in a clothing store. Part of the pleasure of eating out is the energy and people in the place - in the little rooms we were all isolated from each other, and could't see the staff either.
(1)Richard K.
We have been planning this trip for months, with a stop at the hotel and dinner at Giardina's. It was a comedy of errors, the app came way after the salad, server could not open the wine. I asked for management, and they were not on the property, so two servers came to offer a free desert and bottle of wine. The fish was delicious, however the charm of the evening was loss. Not recommended at all. We were deeply disappointed, delivery was horrible.
(1)Josh E.
Filets were tender and well seasoned. Private atmosphere is very nice for a romantic dinner. Also, very good service. Highly recommended. My wife would like me to add that it was the best steak she has ever had. Oh, and we suggest the lemon cheesecake with raspberry caramel sauce.
(5)Jeremy D.
If you're looking for a fine dining option in the Delta Region, this place should be at the top of your list. Intimate private dining, superb chef's choice selections, fantastic menu, and great service. Try the catfish cakes or the skirt steak...both my faves!
(5)Jason W.
These best place in my opinion for dinner in Greenwood. I have dined here many times since moving here and it is always quality service and food. From the burgers and salads to their pasta and steaks they are consistently amazing. Anyone traveling through or living in Greenwood should try this out.
(5)Trey M.
We've eaten here several times since moving to the area from Kansas City. The service and food are always impeccable. Went for 2-for-1 burger night on Monday and was amazed at the quality. The Delta Dream dessert was a little rich, but very tasty. This is a wonderful spot to take out-of-town guests. The booths are a little different with a curtain closing you in, but they provide your party an intimate experience.
(5)Cindy S.
Local favorite to meet all your buds and have a few cocktails..You can also order appetizers at the bar. Service is always friendly...
(4)Clint M.
Great food. great atmosphere. 2 apps, 2 entres, and a desert were all really good. there is no reason to go to Greenwood other than The Alluvian and about 3 restaurants but they make it worth the trip.
(5)Jason H.
I am distressed that I am the first to review this fine restaurant. Let me first state that I ate here while traveling with a group and that the food and service was simply impeccable. The atmosphere of the restaurant is exceptionally comfortable as the restaurant is arranged into a series of private eating spaces. Our group clearly took up the largest of these spaces (there were 38 of us), but every dining area (as far as I could tell) is like a private dining room. The service was understated, but highly professional. Perhaps most impressively (but not really, because it is the food which is most important in the end) was the fact that 38 were served promptly and courteously a four course meal and all the food was freshly prepared and in a perfect consistency. My meal: started with an appetizer of broiled shrimp, beautifully spiced and cooked just to the perfect firmness. The salad was light and fresh. The entree of broiled Hammerjack (a fish I have to admit I'd never heard of before) was served with a white wine shallot cream sauce..... very light and subtly complementary to a piece of fish that was cooked to a perfect medium-rare consistency (a difficult task with a thick filet). Fresh grilled asparagus was (again) cooked to the perfect al dente consistency and seasoned lightly with salt only. Delicious and a perfect complement to the fish. Desert of Delta Delight was, admittedly a bit heavy, but that was by design. A desert that I shouldn't have eaten was simply irresistible. Then we were able to adjourn to our rooms in the Alluvian Hotel and enjoy their incredible comfort.
(5)Bbq C.
Unique set up with your own private booth, exquisite food, friendly atmosphere, a very rare find found in the heart of the Delta. My favorite restaurant to this date.
(5)