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    Giovanni's Italian Restaurant

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    #27 of 705 Restaurants in Greenville
    ₱₱ - ₱₱₱, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    1178 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-4130
    +1 864-297-0999
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    4.5 190 reviews
    #27 of 705 Restaurants in Greenville
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    1178 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-4130
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    +1 864-297-0999
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    All reviews veal tiramisu lobster and crab bread linguine caprese salad complimentary bruschetta creamy tomato sauce small restaurant wonderful italian food strip mall wine list is exceptional no matter what you order this great restaurant smoked salmon an entree fresh ingredients
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Still Excellent

    My son had not been to Giovanni's before. He thought it was great and will be taking his lady friends there from now on. Besides the food being so good I enjoy the visit with the owner, Gabriel. He is always helpful. I ask him...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Jim437106
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Classic Italian Restaurant -- Reminiscent of Italy

    Without a doubt this is the best Italian Restaurant this side if Italy. Atmosphere is great and a perfect place for an intimate evening meal. You are never rushed even with a line waiting to get in. This is about the experience and it is...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Bobby B
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Very Good Italian

    Authentic Italian is very hard to find in this area, so was pleased to find this little gem.The restaurant is cozy and the staff very friendly. I would highly recommend.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank thurst556
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Good Italian, great service, reasonable prices.

    My wife and I visited Giovanni's for dinner around 5:30, soon after they opened at 5. It was already busy but we didn't wait long. We took a chance on going since their are some very bad reviews here (but some also excellent). I guess...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank jcocciolone
    Reviewed 25 February 2019
    Like mama used to make

    The best Italian food in Greenville. We have been frequenting Giovanni's for over 15 years. The menu is wide ranging and the nightly specials are always great. The portions are large. There is a selection of sauces that is incomparable to anywhere else. Gabriel (the...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank landd115
    Reviewed 20 January 2019
    Excellent is enough, Giovanni's is Outstanding

    Yes, you have to wait to be seated, but that's because people know how great this restaurant is. There is no second guessing that this is the best Italian food in the Upstate. Last night after the movies my wife and I had dinner here...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Richard A
    Reviewed 18 January 2019 via mobile
    I don’t want you to know how good it is

    Giovanni’s restaurant doesn’t except reservations and I don’t want to tell you how good it is because then I’ll never get to go again. The place will be jampacked as this is the best Italian food in Greenville. It’s super small and quaint the only...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank bradburygang1
    Reviewed 18 November 2018
    Always A Great Dinner

    We enjoy going to Giovanni's for a bunch of reasons and certainly, the food is one of them. Another reason is the calmness of Giovanni and his son in how they handle the crowd of people that come since no reservations are accepted. Another reason...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Richard A
    Reviewed 22 October 2018
    Awesome Place!

    Our son chose this restaurant and it delivered! They didn't take reservations, and it is very small, but oh, so quaint! It's like stepping into a Little Italy. It was so authentic and the food was delicious! I had the lobster ravioli with creamy tomato...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank whitey333
    Reviewed 12 October 2018 via mobile
    Greenville Who Would Believe It!

    Tried this place based on trip advisor and happy I did. It’s very small, only 15 tables or so. Strictly family run, we had to wait 15 minutes till the owner arrived with the key to the front door. Service is by the owner and...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank xcnk
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    Stacey M
    16 May 2017|
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    Response from kooldudedad | Reviewed this property |
    They do not. My advice is to arrive at 5 or after 8 unless you want to wait in line. Not a great system but well worth it when you finally get in.
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    JOHN M
    23 November 2016|
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    Response from Tkrena | Reviewed this property |
    They do not have a website so you can't see a menu, but they have a very large selection of Italian food, from beef to seafood and a variety of pastas and sauces.
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    seaninebowen
    26 September 2015|
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    Response from PJlincanada | Reviewed this property |
    Stop in and check out there menu. When we went I wasn't looking for vegan. So sorry. I wish they would publish their menu too. They always have specials.
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