Five stars all around! Every single person we interacted with was so kind and accommodating! This was my first time here and I will absolutely be back! Food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mona B
Impeccable as always.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pierre Acouri - Realtor
Great service and great food! A crowd pleaser every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Paquette
Incredible experience from start to finish. This team will truly cater to your every request. Every person we had the pleasure of meeting was kind, courteous and professional.
The food was amazing. The service was amazing. Have never had such a memorable night at a restaurant.
Hats off to the entire team at Giovanni’s. Outstanding.
Special shout out to Fabio. The man stood in the freezing rain, holding the bottom of my wife’s dress so it was not dragging along the sidewalk while we waited for our valet. Have never experienced this level of service in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jer
Supperbe experience
Vanessa Galpin
Always a unique beautiful experience of fine dinning. Food and service is Devine. Brings back what old Italy use to be like on Preston
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris
A very classy restaurant. The quality of the food, drinks, and service is consistently excellent. I also appreciate the valet parking, which makes the experience even more seamless.
I’ve dined here several times over the past year, and last night was a wonderful reminder of why Giovanni’s is such a perfect choice for special occasions. Thank you to the whole team for making my birthday dinner so enjoyable!
Zahra Mashhadi
Shaming and guilt-tripping is never the way to get what you want.
My friends and I were celebrating a birthday. At first, the restaurant looked chic, but the lighting was so dim that it was hard to even read the menu. The food and portions were okay, but what ruined the experience was the way our server handled the bill.
After we split the check, the waitress confronted and guilt-tripped me for not tipping, lecturing me in front of my friends. Her exact words were:
“I see that you have chosen not to tip on the POS. In that case, we are serving you from our own pockets. In this restaurant, they pay the government and, plus taxes, there’s not much left for the waiter and busboy. So we’re basically paying to serve you (while pointing at me).”
I had actually enjoyed the food, despite the lighting and all the noise, and was planning to recommend this place, but this attitude and lack of professionalism completely changed my impression. As a student, I simply can’t always be generous with money, and no guest deserves to be shamed for choosing not to tip, when tipping is optional. Very disappointed and won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jennifer C. Robillard
We had the most wonderful experience at Giovanni’s! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed and cared for. We were celebrating my grandma’s 81st birthday, and she truly felt loved, special, and celebrated.
A huge thank you to Angelo, who was an absolute delight to meet and serve us. His warmth, attentiveness, and sense of humor made the night even more memorable. His recommendation after my “chunky, meaty” request was spot on—the dish was perfectly executed and absolutely delicious.
The entire team went above and beyond, and it showed in every detail—from the impeccable service to the incredible food. My grandma can’t wait to go back, and honestly, neither can we!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carly S
Best restaurant in Ottawa! Really enjoyed their gluten free menu.
Great place the food is good and the service fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ruth Forfar
Had the pleasure of dining here with friends. The restaurant was reminiscent of a fine dining establishment in Italy. The service was excellent. Wait staff very attentive but not intrusive. The food was excellent, just like Nona was in the kitchen cooking for you. Would highly recommend a visit. We had reservations so no waiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bea Amjadi
If anyone were to ask me which restaurant in the city is cruising off a by-gone reputation and is completely overrated: my answer would be Giovanni’s.
Hassen Haddad
Great food in a nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nic Mackavely
Easily the best upscale-Italian restaurant in Ottawa / Gatineau.
Service is as good or better than any restaurant in the region. Waiters are very attentive, polite, and helpful.
Food is very rich. Portions, if anything, are too big.
Can get very busy on the weekends, less boisterous during off hours.
Five stars all around! Every single person we interacted with was so kind and accommodating! This was my first time here and I will absolutely be back! Food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Impeccable as always.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and great food! A crowd pleaser every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible experience from start to finish. This team will truly cater to your every request. Every person we had the pleasure of meeting was kind, courteous and professional.
The food was amazing. The service was amazing. Have never had such a memorable night at a restaurant.
Hats off to the entire team at Giovanni’s. Outstanding.
Special shout out to Fabio. The man stood in the freezing rain, holding the bottom of my wife’s dress so it was not dragging along the sidewalk while we waited for our valet. Have never experienced this level of service in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Supperbe experience
Always a unique beautiful experience of fine dinning. Food and service is Devine. Brings back what old Italy use to be like on Preston
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very classy restaurant. The quality of the food, drinks, and service is consistently excellent. I also appreciate the valet parking, which makes the experience even more seamless.
I’ve dined here several times over the past year, and last night was a wonderful reminder of why Giovanni’s is such a perfect choice for special occasions. Thank you to the whole team for making my birthday dinner so enjoyable!
Shaming and guilt-tripping is never the way to get what you want.
My friends and I were celebrating a birthday. At first, the restaurant looked chic, but the lighting was so dim that it was hard to even read the menu. The food and portions were okay, but what ruined the experience was the way our server handled the bill.
After we split the check, the waitress confronted and guilt-tripped me for not tipping, lecturing me in front of my friends. Her exact words were:
“I see that you have chosen not to tip on the POS. In that case, we are serving you from our own pockets. In this restaurant, they pay the government and, plus taxes, there’s not much left for the waiter and busboy. So we’re basically paying to serve you (while pointing at me).”
I had actually enjoyed the food, despite the lighting and all the noise, and was planning to recommend this place, but this attitude and lack of professionalism completely changed my impression. As a student, I simply can’t always be generous with money, and no guest deserves to be shamed for choosing not to tip, when tipping is optional. Very disappointed and won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
We had the most wonderful experience at Giovanni’s! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed and cared for. We were celebrating my grandma’s 81st birthday, and she truly felt loved, special, and celebrated.
A huge thank you to Angelo, who was an absolute delight to meet and serve us. His warmth, attentiveness, and sense of humor made the night even more memorable. His recommendation after my “chunky, meaty” request was spot on—the dish was perfectly executed and absolutely delicious.
The entire team went above and beyond, and it showed in every detail—from the impeccable service to the incredible food. My grandma can’t wait to go back, and honestly, neither can we!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant in Ottawa! Really enjoyed their gluten free menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place the food is good and the service fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the pleasure of dining here with friends. The restaurant was reminiscent of a fine dining establishment in Italy. The service was excellent. Wait staff very attentive but not intrusive.
The food was excellent, just like Nona was in the kitchen cooking for you. Would highly recommend a visit. We had reservations so no waiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If anyone were to ask me which restaurant in the city is cruising off a by-gone reputation and is completely overrated: my answer would be Giovanni’s.
Great food in a nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily the best upscale-Italian restaurant in Ottawa / Gatineau.
Service is as good or better than any restaurant in the region. Waiters are very attentive, polite, and helpful.
Food is very rich. Portions, if anything, are too big.
Can get very busy on the weekends, less boisterous during off hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...