Giorgio’s Ristorante is a family-owned and operated Italian eatery that has been in business in South Orange since 1989. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner menus as well as house specials.
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Brian Doyle, a sophomore creative writing major, said, “Out of what there is in South Orange, it’s probably some of the best Italian cuisine.”
Giorgio’s offers a variety with more than 50 options on its dinner menu including soups, pasta and veal.
“It’s all good,” said Christina Giorgio, the owner’s daughter. “Everyone’s got their favorite. Amongst different families, there are more popular items, so we definitely encourage the students to come on by and see what their favorite is.”
Giorgio said she recommends coming in around graduation or visiting one of the many Christmas parties the restaurant hosts for students.
She said she enjoys seeing students visit the restaurant and thinks that they will all find something on the menu to enjoy.
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Doyle said he recommends trying the chicken parmesan with spaghetti on the side. “What I had was what I expected,” Doyle said. “I think I made the right choice.”
Giorgio explained how being situated in South Orange has helped the restaurant grow its relationships and make a personal connection in the small community.
“South Orange has grown tremendously in the 30 years we’ve been here,” Giorgio said. “Ever since we opened, we’ve seen it really transform, and it’s just a wonderful place to be.”
Located next to the South Orange Public Library, the trip to the restaurant is a 15-minute walk from campus.
Kevin Orcutt, a freshman business management major, said he would like to visit the restaurant one day.
“It looks nice online and I’d go if I were in the area,” Orcutt said.
“Seton Hall has always been part of our journey,” said Giorgio, who is a Seton Hall alumna. “In this community, it’s an ‘everyone-knows-everyone’ place, and so everyone who comes through the door ends up being like family. Once you become familiar with the area, you become familiar with us.”
Jason Maryeski can be reached at jason.maryeski@student.shu.edu.
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