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Girasole

Restaurant Bar Italian restaurant Lounge

One of the Top rated Lounges in Atlantic City


Address

3108 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Website

www.mygirasole.com

Contact

(609) 345-5554

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (401 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Monday: 5 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (12) good (11) restaurant (11) great (8) Italian (7) service (7) staff (7) dish (7) main (7) meatball (6)
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  • 1/5 JM “Impossible Traveler” T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excessive flatulence and heartburn all night from the Rancid meatball. Insalata Tropicale Salad was fresh and delicious. Bursting of flavors. Fried Calmari - was to lightly fried. Mozzarella E Pepperoni - this app was being shared only 2 pieces of mozzarella. Very small to share. Braciola, Salsiccia, Polpetta: Braciola was the best I have ever had. The meatball was bad, the meat was Rancid I almost vomited. After biting the meatball I couldn’t eat the sausage. Chitarra - Seriously 2 pieces of crab, 2 shrimp very small portion. Pasta was delicious and homemade. Salmon was absolute perfection. Very moist and flaky. I gave one star because of the rancid meatball. There is no way possible they didn’t know that meat was bad. After one bite I knew and the smell was ungodly. I made everyone at my table smell it and everyone agreed as no one would take a bite of the meatball for good reason. I will never come back here again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Girasole is without a doubt the best restaurant around. Authentic Italian that goes to levels that are out of this world. From the moment you walk in you know you are somewhere special. The food is very unique with a sophisticated flair that never disappoints. The service is solid and the atmosphere has a great vibe with a romantic heart beat. Definitely for both the experienced diner who knows the amount of effort that is required to be successful for over 30 years as well as first time visitors. Girasole is a modern, progressive restaurant that all other restaurants are judged. Girasole is truly the best of best Highly recommend Branzini carpaccio on the left Blue fin tuna carpaccio with pear guacamole Knock your socks off
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 O M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love. That's the word that comes too mind when I tasted the food here. The service was excellent and the ratings are spot on. Such a wonderful experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 MEB 2 years ago on Google
    Not what it used to be. Average food. Service was great but the place was empty and the meal presentation was poor.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Richard C. 1 year ago on Google
    The only reason I give a three star rating is the absolutely outrageous price for a special we ordered. We were not informed by the waitress that the price of the prawn specials was $75. That was a very unwelcome surprise when we received our bill. The food was delicious but this certainly put a damper on our experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara V. 2 years ago on Google
    Such great atmosphere. The food is delicious and the staff was very pleasant.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eden M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is easily one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to and I’ve been to Italy. My boyfriend and I celebrated our one year anniversary here and every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious and beautiful. The inside of the restaurant itself is a work of art. Amazing food and ambiance. 10/10
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerry R. 9 months ago on Google
    I was alone and ate at the bar. I had the beautiful bartender surprise me and had her choose my food as everything looked good on the menu. She chose the octopus as an appetizer and it was delicious. The portion was large and the taste and presentation were on point. For my main course she brought me the veal parmigiana. I was reminded of the movie Ratatouille, where a simple dish was made so well a critic cried as it reminded him of his childhood. This veal parmigiana did the same thing to me. It was elegant tasting in its simplicity and could not be improved upon. It arrived piping hot, the portion was huge, and the flavor was outstanding. I could not have been any happier and I would highly recommend this restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 George Almi J. 2 years ago on Google
    Certainly one of the best Restaurants in Atlantic City. Owners & staff all very friendly and fun to talk to. Very cool that much of the staff is actually from Napoli. Pizza was very good, Napolitan style pizza ofcourse. Excellent Veal Chop Parmigian. Two pasta dishes both very good, the Parpadelle and Neli. The Friti Misto needs a little work(Fried calamari, shrimp & zucchini chips app).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anik R. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely the best Italian experience you can get in AC. Came back here after a couple years for Valentine's Day and was blown away by the warm service and delicious food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam K. 6 months ago on Google
    My sister found this place for my birthday. It was absolutely incredible. She chose the perfect restaurant to celebrate my special day. Please order the roasted potatoes as an appetizer. They were the best we have ever had. The entrees were amazing. We can't wait to go back.. my sister found the best restaurant in AC.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erika S. 7 months ago on Google
    so so good!! the food was spectacular and we enjoyed every minute of our dinner! the sauce on the farfalle was out of this worrlddddd. i would put that sauce on everything. the orechetti was great also and we loved the carpaccio funghi so much that i didn’t even get a picture. would absolutely return!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 m 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible food we loved everything we ever tasted but please add some light it’s like eating in a blackout especially in the winter- everyone had to use the light on their phone to read the menu. You can do better- delicious food but dark interior
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike Does H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is by far my favorite restaurant in AC! Food is high quality, delicious and prices are fair! Best filet mignon Ive ever had and if youre a fish person the Bronzino, fileted st table side, is delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johanna R. 1 year ago on Google
    We made a reservation without any issues. We arrived and were seated right away. All the staff was great, and answered all our questions. The drinks and food were phenomenal, and I would definitely go back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful ambiance. Delicious food. Large portions. Delicious drinks, especially the Expresso chocolate martini ( best of both worlds). Fantastic staff. Friendly vibe. And as a carpaccio fan, this is carpaccio heaven !!!! Wonderful presentation for Restaurant Week. I thank them for participating in this event.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing authentic Italian restaurant. I’ve searched for a dinner like this my whole life and finally found my new favorite spot.. It’s run by a multi generation family that have the passion to please. I can’t say enough positive things to sum up the experience. If you’re in Atlantic City this is a must try restaurant!♥️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angel A. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here for my boyfriend’s birthday. Delicious cheese platter with jams and marmalades. The bread and olive oil was great. It took about an hour to receive our entree but we were given free dessert to make up for it. The main complaint I have is they were having a special for filet mignon and it wasn’t served with anything else. Small portion for $55. Total bill was $200 for 2 people. The prices are a bit high for what you get but it was still a good experience with good food and friendly staff. I will come again

  • 5/5 Ray V. 2 years ago on Google
    Last minute reservation and they took us in last Friday night. Amazing food and service. little cold in patio area even with heaters. also the mixed drinks were amazing! will definitely go back

  • 5/5 Stephanie V. 2 years ago on Google
    Made a reservation via Open Table. Food was delicious ! Love the decor inside as well.

  • 5/5 Luis R. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting and loved it. Great food and excellent customer service. Will definitely visit again! One of the best Italian cuisines in the heart of Atlantic city.

  • 4/5 Lift_Run_Eat_ 5 months ago on Google
    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.

  • 4/5 Joseph G. 6 months ago on Google
    Ww took advantage of restaurant week and enjoyed a nice meal. Nothing too exciting about the food. It was delicious, but not something I would need to go back again to have. Very accommodating to my celiac eater. Service was attentive and quick.

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 8 months ago on Google
    Can't remember which pasta I got. Large ziti with sausage, meatball, and osso bucco; red sauce. Top notch. Perfectly cooked pasta and awesome meats. I stuffed myself silly. Great service.

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    The best meal I have had, in A.C. or otherwise, in a very long time. You can tell a family runs this restaurant because every detail is attended to. The food, the staff, the overall ambience made our date night spectacular. We will definitely be back again and again.

  • 2/5 Sharon L. 8 months ago on Google
    we made a reservation a month in advance. upon arrival the hostess said there were no seats in the main dining room. we could sit in the bar area on an ottoman or outside in the boiling heat looking at scaffolding. not a great start. another server wound up seating us at a table that was fine. the drinks and appetizers were fine. it seemed like a long time until the main course came out. my husband's salmon (no exaggeration) was smaller than a child's portion. how they could actually bring that out is a joke. when we complained they took it back. unfortunately the other three people were finished their meals by the time the new piece of salmon appeared. that being said, I am sure if we were seated in the main dining room and the food was timely, it would be fine. it is a lot of money to have a dining experience like that. in my opinion, they should have sent a round of drinks, dessert, comped the meal. just not charging for the salmon was a joke.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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