Cafe Giardino - Basingstoke and Deane

I had the best jacket potato here yesterday! Staff very polite and friendly. I definitely recommend this place!

Popped in mid day on Saturday, ordered large spaghetti bolognaise and a Mediterranean salad. Spaghetti was cold in parts where it hadn’t been warmed up sufficiently in the microwave, pretty bland flavour. The worst salad I have ever had, the tomatoes and cucumber tasted fousty, the oil used tasted more like a cooking oil, very poor flavours. Would never eat here again. For £20 better value to be had elsewhere.

Came in with my newborn and toddler, the lady taking my order at the till was very slow. First she took my toddlers lunch box down wrong and was going to overcharge us. Then made me wait a very long time so she could put the order in, thankfully another member of staff stepped in. She also forgot my water so I had to go to the till and leave my kids by the table. Awful service

The food at this restaurant is consistently excellent and made with fresh ingredients. I often find myself chatting with other customers at the tables. While some items may be on the pricier side, the quality of the food is worth it. I make sure to visit this place at least once a month.

I stopped by for a quick sandwich to-go, and I have to say that the panini was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be returning more often. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.