Every mom and dad is entitled to leave the kids along with a sitter and take a night off for some well-deserved “me” time.

On those nights, it helps to have a great restaurant like Douglaston's Giardino, which offers a quaint and intimate ambiance with fine Italian dishes at affordable prices.

Grab a power lunch or winter dinner with your spouse. Enjoy a complimentary mimosa with brunch or order a selection from Giardino's extensive wine list. If you chose to bring along the family, make sure to do so on Tuesdays when the restaurant offers family style dinners combined with a buffet spread.

There is something for everyone at Giardino. Choose from a variety of fresh meat, vegetarian and seafood dishes or classic Italian pastas that will tantalize any taste bud.

Signature dishes include a choice of six wood fired brick oven pizza as well as a number of chicken, shrimp, lobster, beef and veal selections. Other popular items include Atlantic salmon, Chilean sea bass and eggplant parmigiana. For dessert, choose from homemade Italian zeppolies, cakes, cookies and pastries.

So, if you’re in the mood to be wined and dined, be sure to drop by Giardino, which is located at 44-37 Douglaston Parkway or call for reservations at 718-428-1090.