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Giovannis
Since 1976 Giovanni's continues to serve Cleveland outstanding Italian cuisine & a unique dining experience. Giovanni's has been awarded the Di Rona, AAA & Wine Spectator Award, Cleveland Magazine "Silver Spoon" Award (Best Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Restaurant in Northern Ohio) several times over the years. The wine cellar, classified as one of the country's finest with over 550 selections, earned Wine Spectator's Grand Award.
Giovanni's recent renovation brings the atmosphere more in tune to today's feelings. The Picasso Room with wood paneling, distinctive artwork, fireplace & elegant French doors, seating up to 30, is ideal for corporate & social functions.
The imaginative cuisine offers surprising variations of classic recipes including handmade pastas, seafood, veal, lamb, beef & game. Elegance & first class service are an experience not to be missed. The more casual lounge & bar areas are excellent alternatives serving the same menu as the main dining room.
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82 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 82 reviews
5 stars
(50)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(58)
- romantic(46)
- fit for foodies(44)
- notable wine list(43)
- neighborhood gem(16)
- vibrant bar scene(14)
Giovannis Reviews List
Review 1 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service was excellent. A very nice wine list. The ambiance is nice. We been having our anniversary dinner here for the past several years."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service was excellent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Very extensive wine list. It is deceiving because thte restaurant is in an office building, but once you are in the restaurant, you would never know it. The ambiance is nice.
Only cautious commnent: it it very expensive."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service are always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service are always exceptional"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unless you're a known regular,servi
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Unless you're a known regular,service can be skimpy. Good food, pricey"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was outstanding as well
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was outstanding as well as the service.. Definitely will be returning in the near future."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First visit since remodeling.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First visit since remodeling. The place looks great. Very comfortable. We ate at the bar counter. The two bartenders were polite, friendly, and professional. New the perfect balance between good service and allowing for customer privacy. The food and presentation were perfect. Penne alla vodka was made without pancetta to accomodate my vegetarian date. My Ohio raised Berkshire pork chop was cooked perfectly. Tender and not dry. Braised fennel was a nice change. Glad to be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Giovanni's never disappoints.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Giovanni's never disappoints. Food always outstanding. Service as good as any restaurant. Staff goes out of their way to make sure that it's a dining experience, not simply a meal."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful experience overall.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A wonderful experience overall. Service was exceptional. Food delicious but just a little too salty and rich for my taste. Others probably like it that way."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 9 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Outstanding service, food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding service, food and ambiance."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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Review 10 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had to wait about an hour
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had to wait about an hour after we sat down for our meal"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
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Review 11 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome! sit in the bar area!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You have to go! Try to sit in the bar area. Now with the new bar remodel, where we wanted to eat, it is awesome! Infact I have been there three times in the past month and last night before going out, my friend asked if we wanted to go to Giovanni's and I said we were just there last night! The food, especially the pasta dishes are off the charts! I ordered an extra dish just to take home! You need to try their deserts! We had this chocolate cake thing with icecream and then they bring this incredible chocolate sauce in copper dish. OMG! It could have been the best desert I have ever had! we used to think it was too stuffy, but no more!!!!!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time dining here, was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time dining here, was taken for my birthday. Couldn't of asked for anything else, the food and service was amazing."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Regret going there. They have
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Regret going there. They have the airs of a high class resto but that's about it. I know how its going to turn out when they brought bread and butter and the bread was hard and had a terrible fridge taste. it only went down the hill from there..."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2011
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Review 14 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Elegant dining room with lovely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Elegant dining room with lovely china. Great service and wonderful food. Terrific experience!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 15 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service, great food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service, great food, great variety. So infrequently do upper echelon restaurants have respectful portions to go along with excellent taste"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Since it is remodeled it is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Since it is remodeled it is better than ever"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The remodeling is just outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The remodeling is just outstanding. The Bar menu is excellent, as well as the regular menu. Our waiter was very attentive. Wonderful experience."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The renovations are beautiful
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The renovations are beautiful but the room was so cold on Friday evening. Guest were wearing their coats. No very busy at all for a Friday evening. Our server was young and needed to be reminded of getting us a second round as we had to ask. The renovations should of included updating the out dated silverware and stem ware. The duck confit salad was to die for. almost too big for a salad course and easily could of split in three."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
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Review 19 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The beef cheeks, foie gras,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The beef cheeks, foie gras, and veal chop were all outstanding. The scallops were really very good. Our main concern was the poor service we received. Our waitress was very nice, but overwhelmed. We sat for quite a long time without being attended. It must have taken over an hour before we were served our drinks. She did not know much about the menu, and I had to ask her to provide the specials. She told us a couple of times that she hadn't been worked there much recently. If I am going to spend $300, I expect much better service. I'm recommending the restaurant despite this criticism since I'm hoping this was just a bad night for the wait staff."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was off the charts. Lounge
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was off the charts. Lounge room wasn't the greatest atmosphere, but we were dressed down a bit too much for the main room."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 21 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The recently renovated Giovanni's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The recently renovated Giovanni's it's even better. It's a beautiful classic place with fantastic food and service. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the new remodeling. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the new remodeling. The whole interior has been updated and it just looks amazing. The food and service are always top notch here. This is just the best restaurant in town."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Om nom nom!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding food, service, and overall experience. Perfect Valentine's Day dinner! Highly recommend. Quiet dinner, I was probably the loudest one, and had a great time. Friendly staff!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great place to rub elbows
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great place to rub elbows with some local celebrities! five star dining all the way"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Highly over rated
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"I had heard magnificent things about this restaurant. I did have one magnificent dish, the steak tartar. Otherwise I was terribly disappointed in this supposedly 5 star restaurant. My guests duck was so tough it had to be returned. The sweetbreads, I ordered were in a cake and overdone. The service was prompt but pompous. Be careful to review your bill. We were overcharged 20% from the menu price for glasses of wine. When I pointed this out the maitre'd told me we were lucky, the price had been raised and would be so noted on the new menu. My guests duck was replaced with a filet. I believe most good restaurants would have charged us for the duck dish, instead they billed us for the steak. No thanks."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 26 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always enjoy dining at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy dining at Giovanni's. The service is superb. The food is fantastic. We have had the same waiter/waitress on several occasions -- it is good to see that the staff is consistent."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very expensive for moderately
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very expensive for moderately good food"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 28 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The perfect Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"USA Today recommended this restaurant last Monday. Since I arrived Cleveland Monday evening, it became my Tuesday dinner spot. It was perfect! Food was outstanding and service was impeccable. Will return on my next visit to Cleveland. Wish I could transplant this to San Francisco."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I am just missing something
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I am just missing something about this place. I know it is highly rated but it does not excite me. However, the dover sole is fantastic."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 30 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our dining experience was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our dining experience was fabulous as usual!"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Giovanni's has been on our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Giovanni's has been on our favorite list for many years. The restaurant was recently remodeled and it is stunning. The food is always delicious and the staff is wonderful. The chef is creative and he is the best chef that has ever cooked at Giovanni's. Giovanni's is a very special restaurant ; it has been in business for many years....it's because the food and atmosphere is special."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our favorite place to gor fo dinner--especially for a special occasion or to bring guests from out of town. Also, this restaurant has the best desert in the world!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
as good as it gets. have been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"as good as it gets. have been too many restaurants. none better."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 34 for Giovannis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an office lunch meeting...gr
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an office lunch meeting...great food, great service, very accomodating."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Giovannis
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate