Il Giardino Ristorante

• Wood-burning oven

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun — 5pm-7pm (Half-price select appetizers and drinks in the bar)

• Address: 910 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
• Phone: (757) 422-6464
• Website: https://ilgiardino.com/

Last verified 2026-07-10.

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