Giovanni's Italian Restaurant

2027 W Oak St, Palestine
(903) 729-3595

Recent Reviews

Jack Coleman

Exceptional in every way. Out of this world food with varying specialty items included on the menu. NYC style menu items that are fresher and better than those people cramped up in that dirty old city ever get. Every aspect of my dining experience was perfect. Generous servings. Moderate pricing. Excellent quality. Top notch service. As good as it gets anywhere anytime. Love itParking: Private parking lot. Well lit. Felt safe.Kid-friendliness: High chairs. Children's menu. Most Texas people enjoy seeing the families dining together.Wheelchair accessibility: Not perfect but close enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Rolls, Fried Calamari, Tortellini Alfredo, Lasagna, Giovannis Caesar Salad

Elizabeth Barten

Best restaurant in Palestine. Such fine food and great service !!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Liz Harmon

I couldn't believe this restaurant is in lil' old Palestine. Authentic Italian. Order anything! It's all delicious! Excellent waitstaff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Fetzer

Very good Italian restaurant in Palestine, Texas. The Chicken Picata was some of the better I have had in a small town. Would definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Sanchez

So friendly and inviting. Excellent service and my waitress was a real doll! Food hot n warm! Cream of Spinach, Mozzarella fresh tomatoes bread and regular bread after your seated! They are way way way better than a ? Applebee's or Chili and they give Olive Garden a long big run for service food and atmosphereParking: lots if parking on side and in the back too

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls

Danny Morris

Was very slow. Couldn't see any sausage on my pizza.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Rolls

Don Fortner

Great place for authentic Italian food. Great atmosphere. Chicken Aristocrat is geat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls, Fried Calamari, Chicken Marsala, Lasagna, Pizza Topping, Chicken Parmesan

Kerry Rogers

The lunch special was a really good deal. Loved the fresh bread with oil, and herbs to dip it in.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Rolls, Lasagna, Spaghetti & Meatballs

Laura Gunter

The service was awesome and the food did not disappoint ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls, Fried Calamari, Salad, Chicken Marsala, Garlic Bread, Spaghetti & Meatballs

Aly

I’ve had better Italian… but for a small town this place is great. Very friendly service and super cute atmosphere. I did enjoy the Balsamic and oil bread dip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Rolls

J W

Our first time eating from here and we decided to get our food to go. Lady up front was nice and everything went smoothly. Got back home and I ate about 2/3's of my spaghetti bolognese when I noticed a small cockroach in my food. It was very disappointing to say the least because we've been eyeing this place for a year and our 1st try will unfortunately be our last. I had looked up to see other reviews and someone else had complained about roaches 2 years ago. Seems like there might be an issue with hygiene.

Food: 1

Diane Smith

Everything was delicious. Plates are large enough to share.

Atmosphere: 4

Recommended dishes: Rolls, Salad, Lasagna, Ravioli

Michael Maines

We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in for the first time. We were greeted and seated with a smile. Our server Kyla was very helpful and honest about the selections we made. I will say that living in Chicago for 65 years I have dined In an untold number of high end Italian eateries to the Ma and Pa neighborhood joints, the hidden gems. Places that Sinatra frequented. Giovanni’s is right up there with the best of them. Kyla was most friendly and her service was great. If you have to drive out of your way to go there you will be most delighted. The food and service is exceptional.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Salad, Garlic Rolls, Lasagna, Tortellini Alfredo, Ravioli, Chicken Parmesan

Julie Baudat

We stopped by on our way home from Holliday with the family and walked into a family style restaurant. The food was great and the service was very good. A very comfortable atmosphere. If you are ever in Palestine TX go by and enjoy great food.Kid-friendliness: When we were there, there was a big table with family and the kids were laughing and having a wonderful time. I enjoyed watching the kids have fun. I love to see people having a good time together.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls, Fried Calamari, Salad, Garlic Bread, Chicken Parmesan

Melissa Litchfield

Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lasagna

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Giovanni's Italian Restaurant

2027 W Oak St, Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-3595