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Giovannis, Cleveland, OH

Giovannis

4.7
4.7
1788 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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 800 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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 20 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 831-8625
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive Chef
    Zach Ladner
  • Private party facilities
    Giovannis can accommodate semi-private parties for up to 16 guests in the Glass Room. The Picasso Room can accommodate private parties up to 35 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Pier Luigi Gregori: (216) 831-8625
  • Neighbourhood
    Beachwood
  • Cross Street
    Richmond Road
  • Parking Details
    Complementary valet parking available in addition to ample off-street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland

    Romantic

1,788 Reviews
  1. HitOrMissNow

    Cleveland

    59 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Sadly the chicken parm was awful! It was rubbery and hard to eat. I asked the waitress if that was chicken and she said it was., I was shocked that they could make chicken so badly., as we go to Giovanni’s at least once a month and this never tasted this bad. Zach, the chef wasn’t there and I didn’t want to make a fuss so I didn’t eat it. The table behind us got their food and one of them had ordered veal parmigiana and he called the waitress and said “This meat is chewy and it’s like eating rubber” the exact same thing that I experienced. May have served me veal instead,

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  2. MarcR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dinner at Giovanni’s whenever we visit the Beachwood/Cleveland are, which is approximately three times per year. We believe it to be the very best fine dining restaurant in the Cleveland area. We were there for dinner two evenings ago ( the Friday after Thanksgiving). Our server, Amy, was kind and attentive. We would specifically request her again. The Dover Sole is a uniquely superb dish. Perfectly prepared. Not dry; not too much sauce … again, just perfect. It’s not easy to find such a traditional dish prepared so well. The veal, of course, is perfection. 10 out of 10. Giovanni’s is elegant yet comfortable; one of the reasons why my wife and I look forward to our trips to Cleveland.

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  3. ChristinaK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Homemade cavatelli pasta was delicious. Nicely surprised to have real lobster pieces in the lobster bisque. Halibut was excellent. Relaxing atmosphere. Unbelievable service.

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  4. Sadie

    Cleveland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was the best we have had in a very very long time! We sat in the bar area which had just the right amount of energy and noise. The stuffed peppers were a bit small but otherwise spicy and delicious. We both got the halibut and it was perfection as always! .

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  5. Quintessa

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I was somewhat disappointed at the meager portion of salmon - one of my favorite dishes. My friend ordered a pasta dish and is was generously portioned.

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  6. TereseF

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always the best veal in the city and the ham and eggs appetizer was amazing!

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  7. JoeBoxter

    Cleveland

    223 reviews

    5.0

    223 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant has become our go to for special occasions. The quality of our meals and service are always impeccable. We ordered a beet salad, wedding soup, salmon and halibut. Everything was delicious and served as ordered. Our meals were piping hot and the presentation was very good. One mild criticism is there could have been more vegetables in the wedding soup. It was mostly broth and a meatball. Our server was always there when needed but not particularly friendly.

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  8. GrantG

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. We were in the bar and knew it would be a bit louder, so nothing unexpected. Great spot.

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  9. MichaelF

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    I dine at Giovanni's with reasonable frequency, and am usually quite pleased, so this visit was an outlier. After we were seated, without menus, it was 10 minutes before I finally asked for someone to provide menus and take our drink orders. Someone came promptly, offering a vague apology about a "mixup". Food was very good as usual, but even though we told the server that we needed to be out no later than 7p to go to a concert (we arrived at the restaurant at 5:32p), clearing was slow, and there was a further slowdown with running my credit card, and we finally just left after a manager told us they had posted the credit card charge but were having a problem generating a receipt and could they send me a receipt by email. I declined to delay our departure any further and left. After 7p. And yes we were late. Not at all happy with this incident.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    The service was poor but the food was pretty good. At the price point I would expect attentive service but unfortunately I won’t be returning. We felt a little forgotten most of the evening and like we were bothering the staff when we had to ask for basic things.

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  11. ChelseaP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The ambience and service was excellent. The wait staff and hostess were exceptional! I was not as impressed with the food. For the price, I expected something a lot better.

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  12. TravelingDiner

    Columbus

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Giovanni’s is a must every time we come to Cleveland. We have even traveled just for dinner here! We tried some new dishes (to us) and they DID NOT disappoint! When veal picatta was phenomenal, as was the steak tartare (it is served atop a bone with warm marrow inside and a very neat presentation for the egg yolk! The pappardelle was amazing, as always. Our waitress was attentive and friendly! Thank you, Giovanni’s, for yet another amazing meal!

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  13. Nawbkm

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Celebrating our 25th anniversary and we were treated like Royalty. Great service from Tiffany and Carl and Pierro made the experience perfect

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  14. BrianD

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service. I will definitely be back!

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  15. Narf

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful, as always. Sat at bar table and my only suggestion would be to move chandelier between tables. Makes getting up and sitting awkward.

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  16. LittleCaesar

    Cleveland

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great choice for a business lunch in the bar area.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific dining experience for our anniversary. Food and service was top notch. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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  18. Larry

    Cleveland

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still the best. The calamari steak, halibut and cioppino are just amazing.

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  19. luv2eat

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time! The service, food and ambience were terrific as always! Brittany, our waitstaff, was attentive and kind; she really helped to make the birthday celebration special.

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  20. AnneW

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a special meal. Never hurried and great music. Food is well prepared and presented!

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  21. SS1115

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual our dinner at Giovanni's was wonderful! The food was delicious. The service was extraordinary and the ambiance was relaxing.

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  22. JillB

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Appetizers were very good. Entrees not as good. Pasta was disappointing.

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  23. PhilipS

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    We were seated in the back of the bus, up against the wine room.

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  24. Barb

    Cleveland

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful….. We will be back very soon! 

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  25. 1Namaste

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect.  my wife had a special that was salad with lobster salad and lobster cakes, which was terrific. I had pork cutlets which were thin and juicy with penne in a vodka sauce, which was also delicious. Wine was good as was the service. I highly recommend.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent choice…Foods outstanding, service is excellent. My only problem was that if your waiter who has started serving us (2) gets a party of eight, you kinda get delayed in service. Why they don’t give the waiter an additional assistance is baffling. But the restaurant is awesome, and I’d go back there without reservation…

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  27. Edwin

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    We were disappointed this time. Service was pretty awful took about half an hour just to get the wine we ordered. Very long time until waitress actually took our food order, about an hour. Didn’t get any bread until we requested it half way through our entrees. Ordered the dover sole ($85) they brought it out and showed it to another guest, I think the idea was to prepare it table side but tables are so close together they have preparation going on off in a corner, we missed the whole thing. Food was good, but overall experience was lacking. Expect more for the price tag.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Do not order pork tenderloin with pasta. Very though to eat. Very dry. Very overcooked. Barley soup was great.

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  29. Gala

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff made our 51st wedding anniversary dinner experience delightful

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Overrated food, lackluster service in general, poor attention to detail and overpriced

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  31. Princess

    Houston

    115 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Amy was a outstanding waitress! Food was cold and not very good. We were very sad about the food. The waitress really cared.

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  32. LindaS

    Cleveland

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    our server was lovely. My Paloma cocktail was superior. We both had the steak tartare/marrow bone appetizer, which was beautifully presented and delicious. I had the Chicken Français. It was very underwhelming, although the Chicken itself was good. Very oily over all. Overcooked Brussels Sprouts. Mashed potatoes were very soupy. My guest had the Scallops, which she enjoyed. Overall, it was still a good dining experience, and I would certainly return to Giovanni’s.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food and service. Great portion sizes. Best restaurant I’ve been to in a very long time.

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  34. MICHAELF

    Cleveland

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a great dining experience. Highly recommended. An absolutely classic and classy restaurant. Love the wine selection . My only minor gripe is my Cioppino had a thicker sauce as opposed to a traditional broth. The sauce was like a full flavored tomato bisque. It overpowered the seafood.

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  35. HalleBros

    Cleveland

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Generous portions of delicious food. Elegant atmosphere without being stuffy. Excellent service: friendly and informative. Looking forward to a future visit!

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  36. BMEWS

    Tucson

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We hadn't been to Giovanni's in at least 10 years, and wondered how it had weathered the pandemic storm. Glad to report: no damage we could find. It certainly is one of the most pricey places in town, but it's one that can justify its high cost by providing a classic old-world dining experience. If you like this sort of high-style European restaurant -- and as long as you won't be put off by the high prices -- we highly recommend Giovanni's.

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  37. Stephen

    Cleveland

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Giovanni’s. I go regularly for lunch, and love the staff and crowd. There has never been a meal I’ve been anything less than pleased with, as well.

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  38. Foodman

    Cleveland

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend for a special dinner

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  39. nothappycamper

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Very overpriced restaurant. Food was mediocre at best and service not even close to justifying price. This place has gone downhill big time in recent years. Many better choices for Italian.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every bite was outstanding!!! Giovanni’s never disappoints!

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FAQs

Giovannis offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 831-8625.

Giovannis is rated 4.7 stars by 1788 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Giovannis

25550 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 44122, Cleveland, OH 44122

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Richmond Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Beachwood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Continental
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking Details
    Complementary valet parking available in addition to ample off-street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Zach Ladner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (216) 831-8625
  • Private party facilities
    Giovannis can accommodate semi-private parties for up to 16 guests in the Glass Room. The Picasso Room can accommodate private parties up to 35 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Pier Luigi Gregori: (216) 831-8625
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