Girasole

Went for restaurant week and was not disappointed. We had the veal parm, wagyu meatball, fried calamari, spicy rigatoni, and the pistachio and almond gelato. Everything was fantastic and our server, Lazaro I believe was his name, was incredible. Will definitely be recommending and coming back

I've been coming here for 20 years, the food is a beautiful artwork on a canvas of amazing people and service!

Girasole is a short walk off of the boardwalk near the Tropicana. The interior I think is very nice, alongside the service. The food is fair, the special which was the tuna tartar wasn't great, and the Sunday special pasta was good, but not amazing for the price of nearly $50.

Celebrated my lovely aunt 70’s. Food and service and atmosphere was beyond expectation! The owner was on the floor the entire time making sure everyone was comfortable and happy with the service.

Came in on a week night… Great food and service, with a nice menu. The venue is nicely decorated and actually has some cozy areas to sit as well. Their caprese salad was really nicely done with thick cute, ripe tomatoes and a nice mozzarella. Their calamari was perfectly battered (lightly, as it should be) and lightly fried and definitely wasn’t rubbery nor over-fried like at most places. Veal parmesan was tasty and great! Their red sauce was excellent, with the occasional whole or full slice of garlic in it – loved it! Service was friendly and helpful too! They have a decent wine list and save room for dessert as their desserts were also very nice! Great spot in AC for Italian eats!!

You feel the Italian mood from the very entrance. We ordered several dishes, I especially liked the "chitarra" pasta and dessert. The only drawback for me is coffee. The coffee was like from a machine, but I would like a real tart delicious cappuccino.

Solid Italian home cooking at Michelin Guide Prices. Girasole’s prices reflect the generally expensive food scene in Atlantic City and they put their prices accordingly. Not a criticism of them at all, just a reality to keep in mind if you’re going to visit. I would definitely visit again as the food was good and if you’re after something good then you’ll have to pay for it in this City. The ingredients were simple and well executed. There was nothing special about the flavour or any of the dishes we had but it just came the way you want home cooked food to be: no frills & reminding you of Italy. Although the initial service and starters were quick, the other courses came quite slowly. The feeling you get is a family affair, run for the joy of being together and no one is in a rush - we enjoyed our time! I’ve explained the dishes I had in more below but if I was to come again here is what I’d do differently: I’d get a pizza as a starter - although not wood-fired, it came out looking and smelling great - I’d have a go at one of them. For the rest of the menu, I’d avoid anything that requires a level of technical cooking to bring out flavour. I’d avoid the main menu and just stick to the first course pasta menu. I’d get three or four pasta dishes and stick to a dish that is known for its richness: the rigatoni ragù or the farfalle for sure. We had the soup of the day: Minestrone Soup - it was light and had a soft melody of vegetables but it was all quite bland, a little more flavour in the broth would have gone a long way. The Mixed Seafood Pasta, the seafood was slightly over cooked - particularly the prawns - but the pasta had a perfect texture. The sauce could have had a little more richness or depth to its seasoning. I was expecting that classic simple Italian dedication to fresh tomatoes but it just wasn’t there. Side Dishes: The mushroom dish was surprisingly the best dish of the day. In stark constraint to the poorly chosen tomatoes, the mushrooms were brilliantly selected and full of flavour. We also had the asparagus but it was quite bland and the creamy hollandaise sauce to accompany it lacked any kind of flavour. To the main dish of the day, the Salt Baked Sea Bass. It was really good. Subtle salt matched with a very good lemon and caper sauce. The dish is more style/theatre than substance (the waiter breaks the salt crust and serves the fillets to you) but it still delivers.

The food was pretty good. The service was atrocious. Water went empty for half an hour at a time, they brought my husbands carpaccio after his pasta, and the “house wine” we had asked for, according my our receipt, was Ruffino. It was not busy and we were forced to stay for over 2 hours waiting for the courses to come. Waitresses were never around. Also saw a waitress vape while walking past me which was very unprofessional as we are not allowed to do that, so why can you? For $300 dinner, I expected WAY more.

Food was terrific. Both my wife and I had great pasta entrees after having two martinis. Everything along with great service was timely and never knew about this restaurant until our friend had recommended it.. Ambiance was very authentic and a great place to go to for a special occasion or good dinner. Only negative was the price of the martini's but restaurants need to make money....... and we thoroughly enjoyed our night out and will definitely return.

Honestly just ok in every sense of the word. Ok food. Ok service. Ok bill. I can't understand how they win awards year after year or how they are so highly rated, but it's not a place I need to return to in the future. Pasta sampling of carbonara and a few other things were bland. Not bad, not good. One of the meatballs was entirely mush. Server was very disengaged and preoccupied with something else on his mind--perhaps was having an off day. Again, just ok--meh.

Absolutely excellent and high quality food! The bread was very fresh and nice and warm. Lovely caprese although the tomato's were a little thick for our preference and hard to cut through. Excellent pasta dishes & dessert. We will be back next time we are in AC! Very lovely ambiance and kind staff.

After dinning here a few times, with large and small group, this establishment has quickly become one of my go to places in AC. One of the best Italian mom & pop shop that takes care of their patrons. Delicious choices and great ambiance. Especially appreciate their Branzino in the salt block, Pasta tasting dishes and the pizza! If you are heading over for dinner, make sure you make a reservation!

Came in on a week night... Great food and service, with a nice menu. The venue is nicely decorated and actually has some cozy areas to sit as well. Their caprese salad was really nicely done with thick cute, ripe tomatoes and a nice mozzarella. Their calamari was perfectly battered (lightly, as it should be) and lightly fried and definitely wasn't rubbery nor over-fried like at most places. Veal parmesan was tasty and great! Their red sauce was excellent, with the occasional whole or full slice of garlic in it - loved it! Service was friendly and helpful too! They have a decent wine list and save room for dessert as their desserts were also very nice! Great spot in AC for Italian eats!!

Went here with a large group while in AC, and the staff were incredibly attentive. We shared a ton of different appetizers, including calamari, eggplant lasagna, caprese salad, and several different pizzas. Everything was delicious, especially the wood fired pizza. For my entree, I ordered the eggplant parm, and the red sauce was fantastic. We even got to try several desserts - cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake, and another cake with white, milk, and dark chocolate layers. Everything was great! Definitely recommend this restaurant for a great Italian meal!

Was in AC with work for a convention and called ahead to make a large table reservation earlier in the week! Communication was great to get us booked. It was a busy night but we were seated and served promptly. I ordered the Tagliolini pasta dish (shrimp, arugula, tomato) and sampled some of my dining partners Pappardelle (pasta with a creamy mushroom sauce). Other folks at the table seemed to enjoy their various pasta dishes as well! The pastas that I sampled were pretty tasty! Prices are fairly reasonable for the area! I highly suggest making a reservation!

Elegant yet comfortable/cozy ambiance, servers were very attentive and made sure we had a great dinner. Food was spectacular! Perfectly seasoned and cooked, nothing overcooked or over seasoned. Prices are not cheap but you get what you pay for.

Very good. I've been wanting to go here for years. We both had the filet mignon carpaccio to start. We then shared the pasta three ways. Delicious. The fresh bread was good too. Our server wasn't very attentive but very sweet. We went during AC Restaurant week so it was a little busy.

Everything about this restaurant is excellent. The food, service, and variety. I go 2-3 times a month and was never disappointed. Great pizza as appetizer, and the Branzino baked in salt is outstanding. Generous size drinks.

Taking a star off for the pizzas which were underwhelming. Everything else was fantastic. Such a great meal! Can't wait to go back.

Years & a pandemic later, and this place is still as good as I remember it to be. We went for my bf's bday since he's never been. Last time I came at night time and this time I came during the day time & the restaurant is so cute. Our server was so great. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. Food was spectacular and so were the drinks! We got the salt crusted branzino off the specials menu & the fileted it at table side.

We were looking for a good Italian meal on very short notice on a Friday night. Found their last seating I think at 9:30p and booked. Online they indicate a parking lot across the street. It's actually diagonally across the intersection of Montpelier and Pacific. The waitress said to park closest to the restaurant, as the lot is pretty large and is otherwise a public parking lot for $10. Not knowing any of this, I was lucky to find street parking near the boardwalk and paid the meter 2 bucks. We were seated in the front patio section, which looks like a covid addition into the sidewalk. It was a bit warm. Free bread and olive oil was delicious. I even got a refill on bread as I ate it with each dish. Appetizer - Gamberi e Fagioli -- this dish was very flavorful, with noticeable garlic and lemon flavors throughout. Very happy with this light dish to start Carpacccio Classico -- they have a carpaccio section on their menu, with raw Tuna, salmon, and sea bass being options. They had a cooked octopus option as well. I haven't had carpaccio in a long time, and maybe once or twice. I figure this is the type of place you get authentic and good carpaccio -- from a place you trust. The thin slices of beef was fresh, with a bright beefy taste. The peppery arugula, salty Parmigiano and the slight acid from the lemon all complimented each other in one of our favorite dishes od the night. We opted to split the trio of pasta. We like variety, and were happy to see this on the menu. - Tagliatelle Bolognese - the sauce is rich from the mix of meats involved. Deep complex and meaty - Chitarra - with the mix of seafood, we were surprised we didn't like this one more. It was a little bland, surprisingly. - Rigatoni Amatriciana - this was our favorite. A little spicy from the red chili, the onion and grape tomatoes held up to the pancetta, creating an overall splendid sauce. We were a little worried this wasn't enough food when we ordered, but we were happily satisfied (but not uncomfortable). We could have ended it there. Croccantino - anytime I see zabaione (or sabayon as I've seen it before), I will always get it. It's a whipped egg custard infused with some liquor like cognac or sweet wine. This is the first time I've seen it served on a plate instead of a glass, but the flavors were sooooo good. The candied almonds were a great addition! Would get every time. Torta Di Formaggio - ok so we really want to try this as well. A light version of a traditional cheesecake, we ate every last bite of our meal and dessert. Everyone knows Cafe 2825, Chef Vola, and many other options for Italian in AC. Add Girasole to the list -- you won't be disappointed. Looking forward to coming back. Final tab: I think about $115, plus tax and tip. All told a great meal for $150. Do keep in mind, we didn't order any alcohol. We did that at the casinos.

A beautiful atmosphere and place with such great and tasty food! We all loved our meals. I got the gnocchi, my husband got the tagliatelle bolognese, and my parents got the pasta tasting of three menu items. We all loved every part of our dinner, and the bread was so good we asked for more. We would love to go back when we are in Atlantic City. We had reservations for 8:00 on Monday, but we did not need it.

Food was very good. Pricey menu with lots of selection. Very crowded and noisy. Service was very slow, I felt like we were ignored for awhile.

Just dined at Girasole last evening and I must admit it's still wonderful! Our party of four enjoyed each of the appetizers, fried calamari w/ veggies was delightfully fresh and the sweet potato was a great crispy addition! I opted for the shiitake mushroom & pasta dish. Recommend by our server. She was pleasant, professional and kept things moving without being intrusive. Staff at Girasole is well trained and you can see good quality service/food is their goal! Enjoyed our evening dining at Girasole! Highly recommend!!

Lived in the AC area for several years and tried many of the favorites Knife and Fork, Docks and Chef Volas and they are generally good to very good. Girsole was 15 minutes for a table greet, strangely warm and canned mushroom carpaccio, really bad signature chicken dish (Girasole) and dry ricotta cheesecake which was allegedly one of their best according to the barely there server. One highlight was the pasta Bolognese. Pretty good. Otherwise, pretty weak service and not very good food. Won't be going back--doesn't deserve to be in the AC rotation.

Amazing anniversary dinner. This was our first time here. It was quiet, romantic, and welcoming. I am gluten free. While they did not have a gf menu, Michelle our server was very knowledgeable as to what could be gf. She talked me out of a pricier chicken dish for the carbonara dish with gf pasta. It may be the most delicious pasta I have ever had. And they surprised us with a gf dessert for our anniversary. We will return!

We had a nice dinner at Girasole! From the moment you walk in, you are met with all of the energy from immediate seating and the bar. The place was packed, seating was tight - so it was tough to walk through. Also had trouble with the noise level, but all are signs that they have a great product. I had ordered the braciole and was totally blown away. I was disappointed in the formaggi appetizer. For $22, it came with 4 very small samplings of cheese. Price aside, guidance from our server on it not being much food for our party size (6) would have been appreciated. That said, I thought the service overall was just mediocre. Kind, but missed simple cues around reaching across the table, serving water, timing of check-ins, etc. You could certainly argue that the business of the restaurant and the small size are contributors to that, but I overheard our server at another table just talking and mentioning "they weren't busy." Just a little off-putting, but wouldn't deter me from going back. If you want a show, order the branzino. You'll see a ton of pictures from this dish, but it is cooked in salt, which they bring out and crack open the shell of salt for you at the table. It was pretty cool to watch. Overall - it was solid experience. Whether you are looking for a place to just get drinks or want a more traditional italian cuisine, this spot is for you!

i Was dissapointed, we ate here for a bachelorrette party, we ordered a chattarra i believe. it was suppose to be mussels, lump crab meat, calamri and shrimp. the pasta was undercooked and i couldnt eat it. we also had no crab meat. the service seemed rushed after we received our food and semi-unattentive. didnt want to complain in honour of the bride.

My husband and I always make sure to have Sunday dinner when we're in AC before we come home at Girasole. The place is beautiful. The staff treats you like you're family guests and the food is great with lots of homemade pasta. This time we got the cheese platter, carpaccio, homemade gnocchi, homemade pasta with seafood and tartufo with espresso. Definitely make a reservation and go. You'll feel so welcome

We have come to this restaurant a number of times in the past and were less than impressed this time... it will likely be our last. First, the seating was odd... sofas at a round table in the corner. We were here for dinner not drinks at a lounge. Second, bread was not warmed and honestly a little stale. Third, my boyfriend ordered the filet mignon special (picture below). Yes, it was just a hunk of meat on the plate with a sauce, no sides, not even a piece of garnish - to say we were surprised by the cost is an understatement. The drinks were barely cold, the desserts have decreased in size, and it was overall not the experience we have come accustomed to. We will not be returning.

I'll start by mentioning there's some street parking, but there's a fairly large, free lot catercorner from the restaurant. Went on a busy Friday night to meet a friend. Despite a 7pm reservation we waited over half an hour. Luckily seats were open at the bar so we had a couple of espresso martinis while we waited. It was 12/30 so maybe that's why it was packed, but still didn't expect to be seated so much past our reservation time. We were seated and served by who we guessed was the owner. He was friendly but as I mentioned, it was a busy night, so maybe they were short staffed and he was helping out. Ambience was upbeat and restaurant was loud. Wish I wrote this review immediately because I don't remember everything we ordered and I didn't take a picture of the menu, but I do know the burrata served with beats was delicious! Everything we ordered from apps to dessert was very tasty. Took a while to get each dish out but we split a bottle of wine to help kill time with conversation. I believe we ended up leaving around 11pm with the 7pm reservations for 2 people. Perhaps on a non-holiday weekend, dinner would've gone a little quicker. I'd definitely come back to give the place another try because the food really was very good. It was a tad overpriced, but then again, so is every decent restaurant in Atlantic City.

The branzino in the salt bake was fabulous, and the presentation at the table was a nice added touch. The pasta sampler was fresh and delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely going back.

Food, service, price...Everything was horrible. Really-Not one dish was good. Took 2 hours to get food. Don't ever consider this restaurant-PLEASE.

Stopped in while in AC. Very nice place. Had a mozzarella and roasted peppers starter. Bread was amazing and after gnocchi and tagliatelle bolognese it could not have been any better. The wine by the glass is a generous pour. I would recommend not passing this place by.

The food at Girasole is easily 5 stars, but often the service is only worthy of 3 stars, so I'm rounding it out at a solid 4 star review. It is definitely my favorite place for food in Atlantic City and potentially at the entire Jersey Shore. For special occasions in the summer time, my family would often journey from Ocean City to Girasole for delicious dinners. They have always been able to accommodate our larger parties. Some menu highlights: - The Meatball, Sausage, and Braciole because the meat is all super tender and the gravy is delicious - Any of the pizzas, just take a look at the pizza oven in the back of the restaurant and you'll know they're going to be good - The Melanzane appetizer because it's so sweet and tender - The Tropical Salad because the fruit is always fresh - If you are interested in trying a few pasta items, the pasting tasting is always a great option! My favorites are the gnocchi, spaghettinni neri, and the carbonara Depending on where you're sitting, you can be hidden and subsequently forgotten. This happened on my most recent visit. The food took a bit longer than usual and once it had arrived, our waitress did not check-in for a while. We had to ask two different people if they could bring over the parmesan before one eventually did. Our waitress did not check-in until a while after that. We also noticed that the table next to us that had arrived (and ordered) before us did not get their food until after we were done eating. They ordered pasta dishes, so I'm not sure why it took longer than ours as we also had pasta. You can always count on delicious Italian food and great cocktails, but sometimes the service leaves something to be desired. Despite that, Girasole with remain a favorite spot of mine.

I ordered the carbonara. There was way too much pepper and only thing I tasted. The hostess was rude and staff were giving me and my daughter rude looks. We did not do reservations and when I walked in, the staff looked at me sideways and then sat us at our table. It's not that hard to serve us when no one was there. Overall, would not come back and definitely not worth the 150 dollar bill.

Girasole is always top on my list when in AC. I chose them for our early anniversary dinner because I knew the food would be consistent and delicious. Service was very gracious. They didn't have a Sauvignon Blanc I wanted and offered me the Chardonnay version which was more $ for the same price. We appreciate that and kudos to them for not doing the up sell we have experienced at other restaurants. I love their Southern Italian decor and the vibe. Lots of sunflowers and vignette seating. Their pizza ( coming out of that fabulous oven) is as good as it gets along with their amazing selection of carpaccio. We also love their pasta tasting which allows you to taste up to 3 different pastas on one plate. The spaghettini Neri with crab and artichoke is my all time favorite - unique. Fish dishes are always good as well. Not many fails on this menu. AC is full of good restaurants- we know. However, Girasole offers ambiance, service, and truly delicious Italian cuisine consistently. Hard to pass up.

My husband and I were excited to try Girasole for our 23rd Wedding Anniversary for the first time (we are regular Chef Vola patrons when in the area). Unfortunately what should have been an amazing night turned into a disaster. I suffer from a serious dairy allergy, which I made known to our waitress on more than 1 occasion, which fell on deaf ears. Initially, we had to send back our fried calamari appetizers because it was so tough we could barely chew it. When our entrees came out and I took a few bites (that's all it takes to affect my issue), I knew immediately that there was dairy in my meal. We spoke to the manager and owner who confirmed that yes there was dairy in what I ordered, even after I made our waitress aware of my allergy. This mistake resulted in me being violently ill for the remainder of the night. I barely made it back to the hotel before getting sick. My anniversary was ruined because of a simple mistake that should have been avoided especially after I mentioned my condition more than once. The owner was apologetic and did comp our meal, but spending my 23rd wedding anniversary in the bathroom all night was not my idea of celebrating. We will NEVER be dining here again. BTW, my husband ordered the veal parm (chop pounded thin), which is his go to at Chef Vola's. Unfortunately, it was just OK (tender but not flavorful); not in the same league as Vola's.

I am so happy that I reserved a table at Girasole for my birthday dinner. A lot more people came to celebrate with me than I expected. I was so grateful for the kindness and professionalism of the owners and waitstaff at Girasole. They made room for my much-expanded party despite my oversight. I have been coming to Girasole for years. The restaurant is run by a lovely family who hire very good waitstaff. The food is some of the best Italian cuisine that I have had since living in Italy for the summer a few years ago. Despite the chaos that I caused, they got us served and we were able to make the comedy show next door at the Tropicana. My waitress even threw in a surprise sweet treat for me so that I had a candle to blow out. Next time, I will count my guests correctly when I enjoy a meal at their fine restaurant. Grazie mille!

Every summer, my family and I make a trip to AC for a long weekend. We lounge at pools, the men golf, we gamble and we always eat at Girasole. While the plans and location of the hotel we stay at, we know for one thing Girasole is a must for our family dinner. To start, it is a BYO - so bring your vino! The menu is amazing and honestly you cannot go wrong. Their pizza is a must-have, whether it is as a starter (my recommendation) or your entrée. They have a "pizza person" (not sure of the exact term) from Italian making pizzas in their brick oven as you eat. The pasta is homemade. Everything is delicious. You cannot go wrong!

The veal ossabucco was not flavorful in any way. Canned sauce. Bland. Told the owner who said, "people are buying it." Not genuine Italian food by any stretch. Also they have no creme for coffee. How are they making creme sauces for pasta with no creme in the kitchen? Pass on this place. It doesn't come close to meeting the standards of the type of restaurant it's trying to be.

This WAS my go to spot in AC , was in for dinner last nite and definitely was not up to par, clearly new chef and all new help, a bit of advice choose people who speak English, 3 times to make my cocktail right my husband didn't send his back but he didn't like it or drink it. We ordered an appetizer it came out with cold sauce. Not once did anyone check on us. Not to also mention we had a reservation and they couldn't find it. Don't think we are going back.$200 with tip was definitely not worth it.

We just finished a fabulous dinner at Girasole. Thank you Michelle for your attentive service. The food was a perfect 10!!!! Some of the selections we enjoyed ...... the Pasta Fagioli, the Melanzane Zucchini was delicious and the homemade rigatoni with braciole, meatball, and sausage was amazing. Brought home leftovers.

This is going to be my new food spot when in Atlantic City. It was so cute inside and everyone from the wait staff to the owner of the restaurant was absolutely wonderful. We had the tuna carpaccio which was absolutely amazing, the homemade gnocchi, seafood pasta and the bucatini. Everything was absolutely delicious and a good price!! I think this is a Hidden gem in Atlantic City. We went out to dinner in the casino the night before and had a $600 bill. This food was so authentic and delicious. My son absolutely loved the gnocchi and the owner was so caring with my son.

Considered the Best Italian Restaurant in Atlantic City. Good but not great. Restaurant needs a little updating. Busy Saturday night. Filet mignon was not of the correct quality for $55 . Eggplant parmigiana was tasteless. Raviolis we're a big disappointment. Desserts were good. Service was excellent.

Been awhile since my wife and I have been to Girasole and I'm regretting it. Went back for another AC restaurant week visit. As I mentioned before, the wine list is large with a nice variety of wines. We each ordered a glass and we were both happy with our selections. For the first course I ordered the Caesar salad and my wife ordered the Eggplant. The Caesar was unique to me in that it also included an anchovie on top as well as mixed in the dressing. Also, you could really taste the anchovie throughout which I enjoyed. My only complaint would be that it was a little over dressed. My wife loved her Eggplant. For our second course I had the bow tie pasta with smoked salmon with a Rose sauce. It was delicious, but I would have liked a little more salmon. My wife had the chicken which she really enjoyed. We had to take home our desserts because we were so stuffed and enjoyed them when we got home. I also ordered their version of a Manhattan which had an Italian liquor in place of the vermouth. Very tasty. The service is still top notch. Our water glasses were always full and they came around a few times to see how we were doing. Sometimes that can be obtrusive, but in this case it wasn't.

We had another great meal at Girasole. Wonderful food in a beautiful setting. Our server Rose was fantastic.

Meh. Bread and appetizers were savory, but the entrees left us disappointed. Scaffolding all around the building and no valet parking in sight.

Came back for seconds. Pizza was worth it. Fresh ingredients, the ricotta on the pizza made it taste even better.Third visit maybe I'll have the bronzino.

Girasole, one of my favorite spots in AC (and within walking distance to the Tropicana). Old school, authentic Italian vibes, right up my alley. All the pastas are homemade and delicious! My personal favorite is the homemade gnocchi, while my husband fancies the Pappardelle, with shitake and porcini mushrooms. Also, if you can't decide on which pasta to try, they offer a pasta tasting, you get to pick 3. We've done this before, I think we may have sampled all their pasta by now, none of them disappoint. Another favorite Girasole menu item is the Formaggi, which is their cheese board. You get five italian cheeses, garnished with aged balsamic, honey and marmalade. We have enjoyed this cheese plate several times and each time, all the cheeses are divine. While Giarsole does have a bar, they will allow you to bring your own bottle for a corkage fee ($28 I think). I would also like to bring attention to the fact that they do have an outdoor patio, for those that feel more comfortable during the pandemic. All the tables are 6 feet apart, even inside, so they are definitely taking the proper precautions. Every time we come to AC, we always pay a visit to our favorite Italian spot. I'll end this review by also highlighting that the service is always excellent and the owner is always there and is very hands on.

Amazing meal and atmosphere! Also we were able to enjoy espresso martinis and nucello at the bar after dinner. Only downside was parking situation and the entrance is obstructed due to scaffolding but wouldn't take that way from the dining experience

Girasole is one of my favorite Italian stops in AC. Over a few visits we've eaten most of the menu (large groups) and I have yet to have anything I didn't like -- the food is excellent. It's definitely a bit crammed and the service can be a little hit or miss, but overall this is a worthwhile experience for the food alone. Definitely make a reservation well i'm advance on weekends!

I thought the food was probably a 4 star but the misleading pictures, and romantic place Girasole is telling us it is ,which it is not ! Makes it definitely over-rated! The cucumber martinis were delicious! We enjoyed a margarita pizza which was pretty good. We had eggplant with zucchini as an entree that was excellent, The Pasta bolognese which was ok and a side of Cannellini beans that needed an extra drizzle of olive oil, lemon!

I have been frequenting this restaurant for 15 straight years. Generally two or three times in the week that I attend a Convention in Atlanta City. Much like everything else in the city this restaurant has hit rock bottom. If you want good Italian food, I highly recommend that you not go Girasole! Services was equally as horrible!

The most delicious authentic recipes and Family style service that I've had the pleasure to experience. Highly recommended.

Ordered takeout from here last night and had an okay experience. The food was not warm by the time we were told to pick it up so everything had to be reheated back home. We ordered the polpo as our app and the description on the menu was very different. The octopus was delicious, but it was smothered in red sauce. I never had my octopus like that and wasn't a fan of the red sauce with it. Menu doesn't mention red sauce. It mentions celery and olives, which ours didn't have. My dad ordered the paccheri con braciola and said it was his officially his favorite dish in Atlantic City. The meatball, sausage, etc were all so flavorful and juicy. The sauce was delicious and I couldn't stop dipping my bread in his food. Highly recommend that dish! My mom ordered the spaghetti carbonara and she was sadly not impressed. We had to reheat the dish so maybe that is why the pasta was a bit dry and not the usual creamy consistency. It was still delicious and I enjoyed it, but agreed it was a bit dry and could use more meat inside. I ordered the baccala and I have to sadly say it gets a 2/5, and my parents agreed. The side veggies were good especially with the golden raisins and cauliflower purée, but the fish itself was very rubbery and lacked flavor. My dad was extremely happy with his meal! I would still come back here, but now know to avoid the baccala and carbonara.

Recent dinner here and everything we had was good: pizza, carpaccio and gnocchi. Liked the tiramisu too. Restaurant does need some updating but other than that the kitchen puts out quality product.