Giardino | An Italian Restaurant & Cafe WordPress Theme 1.1.5

The Giardino theme is a stylish, boutique WordPress template designed specifically for Italian restaurants, cafes, and trattorias. Developed by AxiomThemes (often associated with ThemeREX), it focuses on a "fresh and authentic" aesthetic that highlights high-quality food photography and elegant typography.

As of early 2026, it remains a popular choice for high-end eateries that need a balance of artistic presentation and functional booking features.

Key Restaurant Features

Table Reservation System: Includes a built-in online booking system, allowing customers to reserve tables directly through the site. It also supports OpenTable integration if you prefer a third-party management tool.

Advanced Menu Management: Specialized custom post types for food menus, allowing you to list dishes with descriptions, prices, nutrition facts, and dietary tags (e.g., Gluten-Free, Vegan).

Events Calendar Compatibility: Ideal for promoting special "Wine Tasting" nights, live music, or holiday-themed dinners.

Team & Chef Profiles: Dedicated layouts to introduce your culinary team, which helps build trust and a personal connection with guests.

WooCommerce Ready: If your restaurant sells branded olive oils, sauces, or gift cards, Giardino supports a full online shop experience.

Visual Content Tools: Comes bundled with Essential Grid and Revolution Slider to create stunning, full-width galleries of your restaurant’s interior and signature dishes.

Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Developer

AxiomThemes / ThemeREX

Current Compatibility

Optimized for WordPress 6.x (latest 2026 updates)

Page Builder

Primarily WPBakery (Visual Composer)

Framework

ThemeREX Addons (Framework)

Responsive

Fully Mobile & Retina Ready

Language Support

WPML compatible (perfect for tourist-heavy cities)

Why Choose Giardino?

The "Giardino" design is characterized by soft colors, delicate lines, and a structured layout. Unlike more aggressive "fast food" themes, it creates a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that mimics the experience of dining in a Mediterranean garden.

Critical Security Note (2026)

Recent Alert: As of late 2025/early 2026, a vulnerability (CVE-2025-60067) was identified in versions 1.1.10 and below. If you are currently using this theme, ensure you have updated to the latest patch provided by AxiomThemes on ThemeForest to protect against unauthenticated file inclusion.

Best For

Fine Dining & Bistros: Where the atmosphere is as important as the food.

Family-Owned Trattorias: To showcase the heritage and "home-cooked" feel.

Catering Businesses: To present professional portfolios of event setups.

Would you like me to help you check if your version of Giardino is patched against the recent security alert, or are you looking for a guide on how to set up the "Table Reservation" system?