Yikes! How the mighty fall. This used to be a fantastic "go-to" Italian spot with a fun bar across the lobby. The bar's still cool, but the food at the Gardens has fallen off a cliff. I ordered "small" - arugula salad and meatball appetizer. The salad was horrible! old arugula - just the other side of the "use-by" date. I tried mightily, but could not take a 3rd fork full. The meatballs were more like bread crumb balls that tasted like sand. The acid in the tomato sauce was so intense, there was no way to attempt to enjoy it.
Now I've been here a few times, entertained clients and dates. This was NOT the same TG of my memory. You may consider me a snob, but there are so many alternatives in town that such a poor performance from the kitchen is not worthy of a return. I spoke with the manager and she was somehow sympathetic. I tipped my waiter nevertheless. It wasn't her fault.
Beware!