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Specialties
We feature authentic Northern Italian cuisine. We also take pride in our home-made pasta, desserts and breads. The ambiance is charming in an Old-Victorian setting built in 1904. Outdoor dining on a warm day is delightful. Whatever the occasion Gennaro’s Grill & Garden is the perfect setting.
History
Established in 2010.
Gennaro is a renowned restaurateur, and former owner of Benvenuti Ristorante enjoyed by many SLO residents for 14 years. He also owned Gennaro’s Ristorante in Glendale for 25 years and Il Gazebo. He was the proud recipient of the prestigious Auto Club’s Four Diamond Award for several consecutive years. His restaurant was voted «One of the best Italian Restaurants in America» by Veronelli Publishing, recipient of the «Di Rona Award for Excellence in Dining» and also featured in Wine Spectator Magazine — The Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers, and received one of the highest Zagat ratings. Gennaro sold Benvenuti Ristorante in 2005. He has now returned to the same charming location with the goal of creating the ultimate dining experience at attractive prices.
Gennaro’s Grill & Garden ~ a delightful environment where the food is robust, authentically classic and alive with fresh taste. Whatever the occasion, Gennaro’s Grill & Garden is the place!
Meet the Business Owner
Gennaro Rosato X.
Business Owner
Gennaro was born in Martina Franca, Italy and attended the Culinary Arts Academy in Rimini. He came to California after meeting his wife Marrgo on «The Love Boat». Opened his first restaurant, Gennaro’s Ristorante in Glendale, California in 1984, his second, Il Gazebo Ristorante opened in 1991 also in Glendale, and the third, Benvenuti Ristorante in San Luis Obispo in 1994. He opened Gennaro’s Grill & Garden in 2010 at the same charming old Victorian location built in 1904. His two chefs, Mario and Marcello followed him from Gennaro’s in Glendale and from Benvenuti. He is a true restaurant professional with his focus on service, a kitchen that creates interesting and delicious dishes and offering an extensive wine list.