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Giovanni's Ristorante
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Southwest Detroit, Detroit
"Hands down best and most authentic Italian in metro Detroit."(2 Tips)
"Lasagna is fantastic 👌🏾"(3 Tips)
"Excellent egg plant parm"(2 Tips)
"also the portobello mushroom appetizer"(2 Tips)
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Gabriel MoralesMarch 27, 2013Growing up Italian makes going to Italian restaurants challenging. Rarely do they live up to my grandmother's cooking. Giovanni's does. Their Bolognese sauce is unbelievable. A must visit.Upvote4Downvote
EaterOctober 10, 2013Amazing Italian food and a star studded history (think Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett), and decades of consistently great everything has earned Giovanni's quite a reputation. [Eater 38 Member]UpvoteDownvote
Rachel BoyeMay 26, 2013Absolutely wonderful!!! The food was delicious but the strawberry cheese cake was the best I have ever had. This is a must go to for wonderful Italian food💚❤ 🇮🇹💚❤Upvote1Downvote
Justin LockeFebruary 21, 2017Veal Marsala was amazing. Mushroom/Steak bites were great to start withUpvote1Downvote- DRRJuly 4, 2012My favorite restaurant. Try the eggplant parm - best ever! also the portobello mushroom appetizer - not on the menu but an everyday "special" - is fantastic!UpvoteDownvote
Mariko BeadApril 25, 2013The food is awesome and the service is wonderful. Fran, the owner, makes you feel like a long lost friend.UpvoteDownvote
Felecia StudstillMay 7, 2016Everything was wonderful. Try the shrimp risotto appetizer.UpvoteDownvote- Michael SiegelApril 29, 2011Hands down best and most authentic Italian in metro Detroit. A true gem. Make sure to start of with the calimari!UpvoteDownvote
Caitlin LittleNovember 24, 2011I had the manicotti which was absolutely amazing! The owner fran is the sweetest and nicest lady as well!
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Charlotte CSeptember 28, 2013Very nice Italian place. Decor is modern. The Lasagna was terrific.good service.UpvoteDownvote
Examiner.comMay 23, 2011Use the Valet or be sure to not leave valuables visible through your car windows! Try the gnocchi de patate verde! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
VisitDetroitMay 1, 2012Off the beaten path, Givoanni’s Ristorante offers an authentic and delicious Italian experience.UpvoteDownvote
Joy SantiagoFebruary 25, 2011The perch is to die for! Get anything, the best food and service!UpvoteDownvote
Ann StoffletFebruary 17, 2010Go to Giovanni's Ristorante, get anything on the menu, thank me later. Awesome, authentic Italian food in Detroit. Read moreUpvote1Downvote
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Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
(313) 841-0122
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Diners Club & Discover)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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