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Ristorante Giuseppe Reviews List

Ristorante Giuseppe

By the age of ten, Giuseppe Brucia was attending culinary school on Palermo, Sicily. Graduating at the age of thirteen from Instituto Alberghiero Profesionale, he served as apprentice at Bagutta Ristorante in Milan. With his long family tradition and superb culinary training, Chef Giuseppe began his lifelong culinary career quickly becoming an award-winning chef in Italy and later in the United States. In the last thirty six years, Giuseppe's has elevated the art of authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Shreveport-Bossier City. His inspiration and accomplishments have culminated in the creation of Ristorante Giuseppe an experience that celebrates casual dining with family and friends together with the graceful art of cooking.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(42 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.6 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(29)
  • romantic(25)
  • good for groups(18)
  • neighborhood gem(15)
  • fit for foodies(12)
  • notable wine list(10)
Ristorante Giuseppe Reviews List
Review 1 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Disappointing

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"We had veal cutlet the sauce was inferior we had to request a lite tomatoe sauce and it was only fair. Not the best Italian
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Dined on 6/08/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Super Awesome Place to eat

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a relaxing romantic atmosphere with all of the eloquence of Italy in America!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 3 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very Disappointed

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I took my mother and father out to eat as a Mother's/Fatther's Day supper. The quail was excellent; however, the veal piccata left very much to be desired. The dish was very very very bland and the pasta had no flavor outside of the past itself. Our water was filled up greatly. There was the expeditor in the purple shirt who came out to the table next to ours and incessantly spoke very loudly of past patrons and how they complained. That couple was trying to enjoy the meal as well as we were. He finally excused himself (thank God) and we were able to resume our meal. This all happened on Saturday 11MAY2013. We were told the outside section were for special reservations. I would recommend many other Italian places. Don't waste your time or $"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 4 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food quality was excellent. Loved the atmosphere even had a nice view of the kithen which was a nice touch. Not too loud and very well designed interior. Very clean . Service was a little slow and so ,so , but would definetly recommend . Great menu and specials excellent food ."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Service was just okay and

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was just okay and the soup of the day was horrid. Everyone loved everything else."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 6 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Appreciate the atmosphere,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Appreciate the atmosphere, food, and service."
Dined on 04/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Giuseppe's is very consistent.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Giuseppe's is very consistent. This was my third visit and each time has been excellent. I love the elegant and spacious atmosphere where the noise level is always low - even when crowded. The food is consistently good. I've never left thinking "last time was better." I generally opt for one of their specials which is usually some type of saltwater fish topped with shrimp or crab and a white wine based sauce. Their signature desserts are freshly made and always pleasing. The customer service, especially when you walk in the door, is excellent!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The cheese and meat board

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The cheese and meat board was great. The goat cheese was flavorful as were the harder cheeses. There is a chicken/noodle dish (poperadelli? or something like that) was a find. We enjoyed Giuseppe and will be returning next week for our anniversary. We can't wait."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 9 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a small private room.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a small private room. Perfect fora private gathering or business dinner. Good food, but service could have been better."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2012
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Review 10 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Thank goodness for Open Table!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Thank goodness for Open Table! Visiting a city we had never been, we were Googling, yelping, travel advisor, Urban Spooning and more! But, it was on Open Table that we found Ristorante Giuseppe! It was exactly the type of restaurant we hoped, for a memorable dinner to celebrate our sons accomplishments in the Air Force!
Service was excellent and our server attentive. From appetizer to desert it was all we hoped for!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent menu, we had the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent menu, we had the Spinach Tagliolini and the Duck with citrus, both were absolutely delicious! Knowledgeable server who was very congenial and delicious souffle at the end. Great night!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our first time to

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first time to dine at this resturant and we had a fabulous time. We will go back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Anew Fave

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Wonderful experience"
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of Shreveport/Bossier's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"One of Shreveport/Bossier's gems for fine dining. Wait staff-superb; food-wonderful.atmosphere-like being in New York."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2010
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 15 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The entire experience was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The entire experience was very good. The only areas that could be improved upon were: 1. It took a long time for the.food to arrive at our table. 2.The breadsticks were delicious but the rolls were almost tasteless. I would recommend substituting bread with a crunchy crust for the rolls. 3. Our server neglected to tell us about the veal chop special. We overheard another member of the wait staff describe this special to other diners midway through our meal. My wife would have ordered the chop.
Otherwise, the food was very tasty and the server did a nice job. We will definitely come back if we are in Shreveport again.y"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 16 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent service, delicious

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Excellent service, delicious food, low noise level, easy to talk and be heard"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food.very noise.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great pasta dishes.Server had a problem wish English.Gave us the wrong order."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic
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Review 18 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

C. V. Beacom (Shreveport, la)

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Going on line and using open table to make my reservation was quick and simple. The dinning experience was second to none, staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was prepared and served in a timely manner and was very good. I will recommend Ristorante Giuseppe to everyone I meet."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best restaurants

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"One of the best restaurants in Shreveport. I highly recommend the souffle!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the Best restaurants

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"One of the Best restaurants in Shreveport."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

One of the few good Italian

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"One of the few good Italian restaurants I've been to out in the region. Not fantastic food, but it was certainly satisfying and very filling."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent dinner. My only

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent dinner. My only problem was our table was right next to the kitchen which is open so the romanticism was kind of lost between me and my wife. However, besides that, excellent food and service. The wine list is majority Italian which is excellent as my wife and I enjoy italian wine frequently and there are not enough in many high end restaurants."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Valentin's Day Pris Fixe

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Valentin's Day Pris Fixe was, in a word, Fantastic !!!! One has come to expect that from Giuseppe, however."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for Ristorante Giuseppe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Chef Brusccia does an outstanding

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Chef Brusccia does an outstanding job!!!!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ristorante Giuseppe
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Noise Level
1.6 / 3
Moderate