Our first visit was amazing. Wonderful service and food. I always order chicken francese when I go to an Italian restaurant to test if they are indeed really Italian. LOL The owner saw me take a bite of it and apparently the look on my face or she can lip read sent her over to ask me how it was because she saw how excited I was. Then she hugged us making us feel like family. They indeed just won our business over the other place. read more

Great food and atmosphere!!! Good variety of dishes. Some dishes are a bit pricey but the food is great.

My wife and hadn't been so wanted to try. Service was really good. Wife ordered Chicken Marsala, I ordered Veal Marsala. We got chicken and veal in brown gravy. For the price, save your money. I can make better Marsala at home. read more

I've been trying to find a good restaurant in Raleigh to get Veal Cutlets. This is the place! Tender seasoned veal, flavorful sauce and not drenched in cheese. Perfecto! Will be back to try other things on the menu. A little pricey but definitely worth it! read more

I came with my parents who can be very picky about their food, lol. My mom and I had the Lasagna which was good, she really liked it. My dad had Fettuccine Alfredo with blackened shrimp and said it was really good as well. From the moment we stepped inside everyone was so nice. The atmosphere was also very nice. Our waiters name was Lorenzo,, and he was awesome. Definitely will come again. read more

We stopped in for a Monday lunch and enjoyed it. The place was clean, wait staff friendly, food was great! I can't say how this place is on a busy night but perfect for us for lunch. I asked for a side of Alfredo sauce to dip my bread in and it was delicious so was the bread. We will return for sure. read more

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First time customers. We were looking for a GOOD pizza. We found it. It started out with warm focaccia bread and seasoned oil. Then we each got a side salad. It was very fresh with homemade vinaigrette. The New York style pizza was delicious. Extra points for the service. Our server was Ryan and he made us feel very welcome. His attention and politeness were unsurpassed. Then we met the GM, Rhonda who was very nice and she chatted with us for a while. They brought me a complimentary brownie sundae for my birthday that I didn't order. We will certainly be back to try some of the entrees they offer. Highly recommend!! read more

Food was wonderful. They were able to accommodate 6 people day of. Service was great!

Food and service has been good both times we have been there so far. Relaxed ambiance. read more

Garibaldi Trattoria - Calzone, fries, spaghetti, pizza - Italian Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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Our group of 10 ate there last night and most of the group was pleased. Two of us ordered the filet( I know, steak in an Italian restaurant) that was presented as their special for the night. Both of us found the filet very very average and both of us ordered medium rare and received meat that was medium at best. The flavor reminded me of sirloin instead of filet. While most of our group found their meals satisfying my friend and I came away feeling a little ripped off. So, as an Italian restaurant it was above average but save your self $52 and much disappointment and decline their filet "special". read more

Do not go here- Unsafe Food!!! We have been to this restaurant three times and each time the service and food has steadily gone downhill. What used to be a nice family type atmosphere feels like a circus of workers running around without knowing what they are doing. Tonight was the worst restaurant experience my husband and I have had in quite a while.- and we go out to eat every week at least once. We made reservations but were seated at a table in the bar area. Ok, this is fine we thought. Our waitress was slow to get to us and seemed very inexperienced for a busy Saturday night. She served our drinks and took our appetizer order and then our meal order. We ordered steamed clams as our appetizer and got a very measley Seven clams. After eating one clam each we clearly could tell they were spoiled and rotten. They had a fishy smell and taste and we had to literally spit them out. We told our waitress about them and asked her to tell the manager we wanted a credit for them. Our meals after a long wait were served without our salads - which we ordered but never got. I saw the waitress talking to one of the women managers about our bad appetizer and no salad and twice the manager looked over at our table but couldn't be bothered to offer an apology or just come talk to us. Shame on her- she should be fired! The waitress had no explanation for neither of the managers coming to speak to us about our bad experience. Horrible, horrible restaurant. DO NOT EAT HERE. The owners should be ashamed of themselves. read more

Came for dinner with some family. Our server was Jordan who was very friendly and efficient. The 3 of us each ordered something different and EVERYTHING we had was wonderful. The menu is extensive and the portions are large. Highly recommend a visit! read more

I've been waiting to go to Garabaldi's in Garner so my son in law could taste the food. He's from Calabria in Italy and very opinionated about Italian food. So I took a chance and did a pick up order for several luncheon size items to include a pizza, two veal dishes, two egg plant dishes, green beans, and potatoes. Desserts were the cannolis and a crème brûlée. The four of us got a to sample everything. He was supremely pleased with everything that went into his mouth. We all loved everything! The meals and side veggies/desserts were package so well, everything was piping hot, and if I could have kissed the chef I sure would have done just that. Thank you Garabaldi's for a most excellent meal. Yes, I do intend to let the manager know after T Day. read more

they had amazing food- really great for a upscale date night. More than I expected. would highly recommend read more

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Ate hear with my daughter and husband. We all absolutely loved our dinners. Everything was fantastic. On par with Italian restaurants in Raleigh. Our waitress was great as well. Will definitely be coming back often. read more

Pleasant waitress, great food, soft jazz music quiet so can converse with family. All around great

Food and service always great and we had a party there recently and everything was perfect!

We have always enjoyed visiting here. And Al is our favorite waiter. I'm glad we had him today as we were there for a birthday and he was his usual fun and witty self. He definitely adds to the experience! Thanks Al! A small critique for the kitchen: change the lettuce to something easier to cut and eat from a small flat plate, and do not use bottled ranch dressing... yuck! for the salad. read more

Had a great experience! The service was fabulous and the food was incredible. Highly recommend the escargot. Very excited to have this establishment in Garner. A must try. read more

After someone highly recommended this as an authentic Italian restaurant, this was a disappointment. The pork chop was not very tasty. What I could taste, tasted like Lipton's onion soup mix. I was able to order something , but the lobster ravioli was an uninspired dish. The complimentary bread, Nodi Di Aglio and Escargot ("baked to perfection"? ) were delicious. One of my guests had a shrimp dish that was smothered with cheese - not in an appetizing way. The service was not good but our server was very nice. The restaurant was not well managed. It. would have been helpful for the servers to have support staff who had some command of the English language, just some. Finally, the cannoli were stuffed with chocolate chips, perhaps to make up for the less than mediocre filling. I will not be returning. read more

Eureka!!! There are not enough words to describe this remarkable restaurant from the food, ambience, and phenomenal staff! We have been searching 3 years for Italian cuisine that offers dishes like baked clams, a more than decent quality of food and sauces their Marsala sauce competes with some of the top Resturant's in Italy and New York. Reasonably priced for the quality and quantity. From a cook who usually refuses to eat others Italian, I find myself there anywhere from 1-3 times a week. Pizza is great try the Garibaldi pie -Yum! You like Sangria? Their red is delicious! read more

OVER PRICED!! Food just OK. Hardly any sauce on spaghetti and meatballs. Bread served for 2 was 4 TINY pieces cut in squares. Temp inside was cold. Hot food served didn't stay hot long. Music tooo loud! read more

Great Italian place! Great service as well. Food was fresh finally we're starting some good food in Johnston County!

I was excited when I heard Garibaldi Tratoria was coming to 40/42! I have eaten at their location in Fuquay many times and always had a great dining experience I've now been to the 40/42 location several times in the brief amount of time they've been opened! Lunch and dinner are amazing! Highly recommend! The atmosphere is authentic Service has been great and the food is delicious read more

I've been to Garabaldi's in Garner on several occasions and the food and service never disappoint. On Sunday, our group of five women all ordered different things and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Our waitperson Radonna was able to help with explaining different dishes, service was prompt, and she was always had a smile on her face. read more

Had dinner here on Father's Day. Food was good but for the price??? Each entree was a minimum $20 up to $45 . I left hungry which really sucked when we paid over $100 for two adults and one child. I got the Lobster ravioli which had 6 ravioli and 6 small shrimp. The sauce was very good though. If you don't mind authentic Italian food but at a steep price, then try it out. You will definitely like it. But if you are hungry, you might have to grab an additional snack while you're out. Honestly, I wish the Golden Corral was still there read more

Need to work on customer service, just at this location. Each time I have been here it was the same. Snippy people, dont greet you upon arrival. Wait in line, yet its 4 pm with many employees that have nothing to do. The to go lady slowly helped a guy with his gift card. When next, no smile or hello...just a I need more time to work on his card. Okay. Keep waiting. 2-3 ladies standing doing nothing as my food gets cold. Next my turn, no sorry for your wait. Just the general attitude here has been consistently rude. With the prices so high now Im so disappointed to be leaving my formerly favorite restaurant. read more

PERFECT 30-person birthday dinner - Rhonda, our contact, was on top of every detail, Josephine, our server, did not miss a beat! Our food was outstanding (every person was satisfied with the taste and temperature of their meal), the service was first rate, the room was beautiful. I got so many compliments on the lovely evening - could not have asked for a better event!!! read more

Service was PAINFULLY slow. We had to ask for everything and then wait longer: to order, bread, water, our check. Were never even asked to order drinks- just brought tap water in a bottle. Food was mediocre at best. Lasagna was not layered- it was just noodles and sauce baked in a dish. Restaurant was well designed/decorated. Way overpriced for location, quality, service etc. We are desperate to find an alternative Italian restaurant since a community favorite closed in Garner. This is NOT it. We will not be back. read more

Best location to have a group dinner. Food was outstanding, service impeccable, and the room was decorated beautifully for the Christmas Holidays. Rhonda, the manager was on top of every detail of our event. Sixty members of our organization enjoyed themselves immensely at their location in Garner. This was the best Annual Christmas Dinner our group has ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant for an individual dinner or a group event. Hat's off to the Chefs' and food preparers as well. read more

Atmosphere was nice. They did a great job redoing the place. Service was not good. We waited 10 minutes for a waiter. They're not very organized. People seated after us got their food before we did. Everything from appetizers to dessert is à la cart. Dipping oil for bread and bruschetta was tasteless. Mozzarella appetizer wasn't good or hot. Pizza was ok but chicken parm was a patty and not a real chicken breast. Pasta on the side was overcooked. We were looking forward to finding a great restaurant to take people to but unfortunately we won't be back. Prices are high and not worth the quality of food served. All in all... we were so disappointed. Don't think they'll be around for long at this location. read more

Very good experience here tonight. I only had a meatball app and a bowl of minestrone, but both were excellent. The whole staff is welcoming and professional. I needed a break from BBQ and this was a great pick. Pretty new place will do well in this area where good Italian food is hard to come by. Also they look like they have several beers on tap which I did not have any of. read more

Well I gave them another try. If and I mean IF there is a trained Chef in the kitchen he/she does little to project their skills on dishes served. Fried Calamari was over cooked and the Spicy Marinara was sub par, almost like canned tomato sauce with a garnish of red pepper flakes. Bruschetta was a bit disappointing with the toasted "bread" that was so dry it just crumbled into tiny pieces and very hard to eat. My salad the Di Mesculin Salad was good but should have been served on a wider plate. The Gnocchi Bolognese was a complete joke. Let me explain I'm a classically trained Italian Chef, now let me break down what was served. The so-called Homemade Gnocchi was not homemade. The "meat" in the Bolognese was either way over cooked or reheated so many times it was just tiny pieces of dried out meat like trying to eat sand hidden in a soup not a sauce of tomato cream which was probably a way to hide the fact the meat was dried out. I tried to eat it but just kept moving the food around trying to figure out how they messed it up so bad. This version they served should not be called Bolognese. Bolognese is a true Ragu of carrots, onion, celery, celery, garlic, pancetta simmered with ground beef, pork and veal then simmered with milk then wine and then add the San Marzano tomatoes, Veal Stock and nutmeg. Why the description because if people are going to open an Italian Restaurant they should learn how to cook the food the right way. I wish them luck but for me I'll pass. One other item, your tables are a bit too high for the seating you provide. read more

We had the most amazing experience at Garibaldi in Garner. As a vegan it is hard to find more than a handful of things one can eat in the area, especially in Garner. We had an awesome server, Al who went above and beyond to make sure our expectations were met. I had the Capellini Primavera and was delicious. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. We will return! read more

I have been wanting to try the food in this restaurant and what a better day then Mother's Day. The wait was not long , the ambiance was calm and comfortable, and the staff where polite. We had one gentleman that did not understand English, and our server seemed to forget about us . There where long periods of waiting . The bread and olive oil was delicious, however four small pieces where served , and had to wait to ask for more . The appetizer of calamari was hot and delicious as well. And that's where it ended. The shrimp scampi sauce was watery and taste less, the shrimp tasted as if it was frozen and it had a half of lemon just sitting in the sauce. My granddaughter had the chicken parmesan which came just the chicken and she had to wait and ask where the pasta was, so again she waits, and it tasted like tomatoes sauce. Needless to say my husbands seafood scampi tasted no better. The only plate that was enjoyed was my great grandson who had the Chicken Alfredo which actually tasted good. Not to mention the price was ridiculously overpriced . My family and I came to an agreement that we will not be returning. The experience was very disappointing . read more

The crab crusted salmon is out of this world insane. PLEASE put it on the menu, not just a special!

My husband and I went in the middle of the week, service was great and fast. Food was amazing. We shared the bruschetta appetizer, garlic nots, Caesar salad, the fig pizza, the vodka pasta, and the pasta with the shiitake mushrooms and steak. We also tried the lemon cello cake and cheesecake. Everything was fantastic and we are so happy to be right around the corner from them. read more

Food was amazing. Best in the area! We have had take out many times from them and it is so consistent. The gnocchi bolognese is great! The vodka pasta is also a killer. Even better the next day! Serving sizes are large. People who give them poor reviews probably enjoy Olive Garden. read more

Best Veal Parmigiana I have had in years. The service was great as well and we will be regular customers to try all their specialties.

My nephew's rigatoni was hard not al dente. My pasta was fine. Told waitress about it and she got him another dish. Not cooked anymore at all...chewy. We are Italian we know how it's supposed to be. Finally got a third dish with something other than rigatoni and was good. But, he had to eat it all alone as we were done a long time before him. No adjustment to bill and not even a free desert. Overpriced to boot. Will not be back. read more