Giovanni's Restaurant is one of the best italian restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Little Italy.
Giovanni's has occupied its corner of Preston Street, and forty years of continuity tend to leave a mark on a room — the good kind.
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Homemade, Stuffed with Canadian Lobster Mascarpone Cream, Tomato Coulis
Plump Mozzarella Ball Filled with Rich Cream, Parma Prosciutto, Mortadella Pistachio, or Salami Di Genoa, Montanara Style Bread
Giovanni's Restaurant is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Calamari Fritti and Fegato D'Oca also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,626 Google reviews.
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For now, Giovanni's Restaurant holds a 9.0 rating across 1,626 Google reviews.
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Giovanni's Restaurant is a Italian restaurant located in Little Italy, Ottawa. Giovanni's has occupied its corner of Preston Street, and forty years of continuity tend to leave a mark on a room — the good kind.
Giovanni's Restaurant is best for date night, group dinner, italian classics, family dinner, warm, lively. Giovanni's Restaurant is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Calamari Fritti and Fegato D'Oca also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,626 Google reviews.
Giovanni's Restaurant is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,626 reviews
Start with Lobster Ravioli, Linguine Pescatore and Burrata Cheese. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Giovanni's Restaurant holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,626 reviews. Giovanni's Restaurant is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Calamari Fritti and Fegato D'Oca also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,626 Google reviews.
Giovanni's Restaurant is located at 362 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Giovanni's Restaurant is tagged for date night dining. Giovanni's Restaurant is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Calamari Fritti and Fegato D'Oca also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,626 Google reviews.
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