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Giovanni's Ristorante, Ottawa, ON

Giovanni's Ristorante

4.7
4.7
300 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian
Giovanni�s Ristorante, which you can find in Ottawa, Ontario, is proud of its reputation for serving some of the finest Italian cuisine in the surrounding area. The staff insists upon only the finest ingredients like AAA steaks and seafood taken fresh from the sea. Guests will also enjoy the lovely d�cor, which is filled with gleaming crystal, in addition to the food at Giovanni�s Ristorante. One great way to start your meal at Giovanni�s Ristorante is with one of the excellent soups, such as the minestrone or the stracciatella. When you make it to the main meal, you might try one of the veal dishes. The veal marsala, with mushrooms and a wine sauce, is just one of many options.

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2 people

9:30 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 234-3156
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For information on a Catered event, please contact Lisa at Lisa@giovannis-restaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Event information, please contact Lisa at Lisa@giovannis-restaurant.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Cross Street
    Aberdeen
  • Parking Details
    Free Valet Parking available.
  • Public Transit
    85 to Carling Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 300 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambience

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Food

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambience

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Italian

300 Reviews
  1. Motherhead

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We had guests from out of town and wanted something elegant and delicious. Service was very good, food was perfect. The place was full however and therefore the noise level was way way too loud for visiting with guests unfortunately. So I would not recommend if that is what you are looking for.

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  2. OttawaWoman

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Had a great date night. Service was excellent. Would go back to try other dishes.

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  3. KyleB

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as always, service was great and a fantastic setting

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Couldn’t be more attentive. Authentic food. A true taste of Italy. Amazing wine list and every bite reminded me of Italy.

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  5. JenniferH

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again Giovanni’s delivered on all levels. The smelts and zucchini sticks are probably #1 on the planet and the pasta is perfection. The staff…the best in the business and treat you like family every time.

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  6. Steven

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good Food, great service, it was not our first time and we have never been disappointed

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  7. Chloe

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food seemed not prepared very freshly, salad was soggy and mash potato hard and flavorless,

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  8. MichaelM

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting with customers from Burlington Ontario..not the last ! Great food great host.

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  9. RoelofM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Other than the price of things these days, this restaurant hits all of the high spots, great food and choices, comfortable ambiance, great service and all around one of the best restaurants in the entire area. Highly recommended!

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  10. claudiob

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The wine in glass arrive the waiters don't show the bottle. In restraint of this level is mistake.

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  11. BrendaC

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a beautiful day and we had lunch outside. Everything was excellent including the service, the food and our overall enjoyment!

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  12. JoannaL

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous restaurant with quality food and service! Will be back!

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  13. Nico

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Giovanni's never disappoints. Quality Italian cuisine and service always very consistent .

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  14. Christina

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian cuisine in Ottawa! The service was more than expected ans our server Yuri was simply amazing.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely experience! Terrific service. Food was quite good: excellent cacio e pepe; but mediocre carbonara; excellent martini & steak. Will go again!

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  16. Dine

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding. Would have preferred it to be a little less noisy. It was difficult to hear each other and carry on the conversation because of surrounding noise. Management personnel and staff were outstanding, food was most excellent, service was courteous. Excellent dining experience and outstanding valet service.

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  17. GregoryP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delivered everything that we expected. Good food, good service, great evening.

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  18. ApurvJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Our experience at Giovanni’s was memorable. The food is delicious and the servers are very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place for a wonderful evening and great Italian food.

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  19. JenniferO

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu options and food outstanding! Great ambiance for intimate dinner.

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  20. KenF

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great spot to eat. Lunch or dinner, the staff and meals are simply the best!

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  21. DemetriosK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent like they have been every time before. Giovanni's is our favorite restaurant and worth every penny.

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  22. rhernandez

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    skip the panicotta for dessert, but all the entrees we had were delicious.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Both pasta dishes lacked seasoning. It appeared as if pasta water had not been salted during cooking process Good service Food was otherwise good

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  24. SteveS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening with friends. Service was excellent food was great!

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  25. smitty

    Montreal

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    lovely restaurant, excellent service and the food was very good. Nice experience overall in spite of the very loud volume of some of the other patrons.

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  26. JeanB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very nice restaurant but expensive. 5 people for $500! Also would be nice to see a few more bottles of wine under $50 yet alone a couple hundred.

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  27. PdH114

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I consider Giovanni's to be one of the best restaurants in Ottawa. The menu is extensive, so one can find many dishes to suit any taste. Each dish is expertly prepared, and the chef was able to accommodate our dietary restrictions. The service was knowledgeable and exceptional. The restaurant has a nice ambiance, and low noise level allows for a pleasurable night out.

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  28. Danny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great place to dine, all the workers are very professional and the food is great!

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  29. YvesC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Impeccable service from beginning to end no matter who was serving taking care of you from the greetings all the way to jumping on the phone to call a taxi. Food was better than what reviews day.

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  30. ClaudieF

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nous avons été bien placés, le serveur a été prompt efficace et agréable. L’ambiance était calme, la décoration feutrée et avec beaucoup de goût. Propriétaire très avenant et très présent Ce fut une belle expérience culinaire les repas étaient fins et délicats Belle représentativité de l’Italie

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  31. MuskaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cocktails weren't tasty, did make it different from a regular shop. Other then that everything was outstanding!

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  32. DonaldD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Four of the five rated the food as very good. One person said there was sauce lacking on the manicotti and lasagna and the plate was luke warm on delivery . The left overs in the doggie bag with extra sauce added was what was originally expected. and if the plate had been hot it would have been 5 out of 5. The service was exceptional and the restaurant was beautiful. The valet service was also exceptional

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  33. HeatherC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my mother's favourite restaurant. My mother passed away on the weekend and we had a private service in the morning and then lunch at Giovanni's. Everything was so perfect. From the exquisite food to the impeccable service. We were made to to feel very comfortable on this special day. My mother would have been pleased. Thank you Giovanni's for making this sad day a wonderful memory.

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  34. LindsayB

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So great! Amazing food and wonderful service. Loved it! Will be back.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Todo super bien Buen servicio buena comida todo excelente

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  36. JoeF

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a real treat to eat at this great restaurant. Nino and the entire staff are wonderful and the food and service is always spot on.

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  37. JCanada

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Beautiful high-end restaurant. Vibe nice but very loud and hard to have a conversation and air conditioning a bit too cool.

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  38. JuliaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Romeo was our server and he was amazing! All of the staff were very friendly. Our meals were delicious. Great ambiance. We'll be back. Thank you for a lovely evening!

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  39. SylvieB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific experience from entrance to departure. Top level service. Perfect Caesar salad and warm bread to start. Excellent Pinot Grigio. My lasagna presentation was a little unusual (many thin pasta sheets stacked high in a lake of hearty meat sauce) but delicious. We had no room for dessert but will return another time.

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  40. Johnny

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don't waste your time anywhere else, this is the place to go for business, pleasure, you get what you pay for in life. Food and service are top notch!

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FAQs

Giovanni's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 234-3156.

Giovanni's Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 300 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Giovanni's Ristorante

362 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Aberdeen
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Free Valet Parking available.
  • Public Transit
    85 to Carling Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (613) 234-3156
  • Catering
    For information on a Catered event, please contact Lisa at Lisa@giovannis-restaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Event information, please contact Lisa at Lisa@giovannis-restaurant.com
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