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Giovanni Pastrami Reviews List

Giovanni Pastrami

Welcome to Giovanni Pastrami, Waikiki"s original New York-style Deli, Pizzeria and Sports Bar. Just steps from Waikiki Beach, find your sports haven with 17 HD flat screen TVs and every major television professional and college sports package. Please inquire about specific games and schedules. For Boxing and UFC, please CALL to make a reservation.

Specializing in half pound New York-style Deli sandwiches and salads, and serving Waikiki's largest breakfast selection from open until 12:00 midnight daily. Also enjoy our half pound burgers, delicious pastas, and Round Table Pizza, made fresh in-house.

Stop by for Happy Hour Monday through Friday 3:00-6:00pm and also Sunday through Thursday 10:00-12:00 midnight. Happy Hour includes discounted draft beer and cocktails as well as $5 personal pizzas, and $5 pupus.
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26 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
(26 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 26 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.7 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(12)
  • great for lunch(9)
  • vibrant bar scene(8)
  • fit for foodies(7)
  • great for brunch(7)
  • late-night find(7)
Giovanni Pastrami Reviews List
Review 1 for Giovanni Pastrami
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A great dining experience

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I celebrated my birthday at this restaurant which was recommended by a friend who had previously dined here. The food was great, large and delicious. especially the deserts out of this world. It was very noisy but a very good atmosphere and I even got to watch Australian rules football which was an added bonus. Overall a great dining experience and occasion for our family."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Giovanni Pastrami
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great for Lunch or Dinner

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great for Lunch or Dinner but not breakfast..The Loco Moco is and Island favorite but this restaurant's version was very bland. Had Spaghetti for dinner, it was ok but then again the name of the place is Giovanni Pastami, should have ordered that. Great service."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Giovanni Pastrami
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Its a sports bar so expect

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Its a sports bar so expect some loud customers. Food was very good. Servers were inexperienced to inattentive."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
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Review 4 for Giovanni Pastrami
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We were seated in the bar

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were seated in the bar area which was loud and crowded, asked for a table down stairs but was told they had a big party coming in and needed all of the tables down there. Never saw a big party come in and the tables were occupied by couples. Food was good for a light dinner and I would go back again, but try not to be seated in the bar area."
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for Giovanni Pastrami
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great meal

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My meal was great as usual. Love the food no matter what I order!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 6 for Giovanni Pastrami
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were looking for "not fancy"

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were looking for "not fancy" dining in Waikiki that wasn't fast food. Giovanni's fit the bill. My husband had the Kalhua pork club, and it was a delight, piled high with pork, bacon and avocado. The fries were hot, plentiful and non-greasy. My ham and turkey club was as expected - just fine. There were lots of choices for beers and cocktails. Service was friendly and efficient.
Giovanni's is busy, noisy and has good food. A good option in Waikiki if you are looking for reasonably priced and tasty food. Thumbs up."
Dined on 01/24/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 7 for Giovanni Pastrami
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

good place to get together

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"good place to get together to watch sports, great ambience, fun staff. i will go back to try their pizza. not very happy with what i ordered this time(giovannis pastrami french fries, fried calamari, spicy wings)"
Dined on 01/20/2013
 2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Giovanni Pastrami
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.7 / 3
Energetic