# Cafe Giardino, Grays — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 3.8/5 from 365 Google reviews. Informal, Italian-style cafe serving breakfast, panini, salads, soup & pasta dishes. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/west-thurrock/restaurants/cafe-giardino (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Cafe Giardino West Thurrock Way, West Thurrock [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8779876714046523995&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Cafe Giardino](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114455370866418707279) **In short:** Cafe Giardino is a cafe in West Thurrock, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 365 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places Informal, Italian-style cafe serving breakfast, panini, salads, soup & pasta dishes. Summary via Google ## About Cafe Giardino Cafe Giardino is an informal Italian-style cafe at Unit 902, Intu Lakeside in West Thurrock. The menu includes breakfast, panini, salads, soup and pasta dishes, alongside coffee. The venue is suitable for children and holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Cafe Giardino's own website](http://www.cafe-giardino.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Primark next door - Superdrug 100m away - wagamama lakeside 150m away - Vue Cinema Thurrock 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers good coffee, a variety of food options like jacket potatoes and paninis, and has friendly, helpful staff. Other reviews mention the staff can be unprofessional and the food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.8 / 5 (365 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** West Thurrock Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1040488). [More restaurants in West Thurrock](https://staycation.co.uk/west-thurrock/restaurants) ★ 3.8 (365 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](http://www.cafe-giardino.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01708 866266](tel:01708866266) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** West Thurrock **Plus Code** 9F32F7QM+59 ### 🏨 Places to stay near West Thurrock Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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