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Giovanna, Charlotte, NC

Giovanna

4.5
4.5
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:30
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Giovanna is the second restaurant created by Chef and Owner Richard Cranmer. Sister restaurant Zinicola, located in Ballantyne, has been a success in bringing authentic Italian food to the area, and Chef Richard hopes to bring that to the Lower Southend (LoSo) area. Giovanna is inspired by Chef Richard’s family, especially his mother and Nonna. He brings authentic Italian cuisine to life with a modern twist on classic recipes. We specialize in house made Italian cuisine from pastas, pizzas, and desserts! Our goal here at Giovanna is to provide delicious food and excellent service to our guests!
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 910-3855
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Cranmer
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful glass enclosed Private Dining Room, Holds 24ppl. Entire restaurant is available for private Lunch Functions.
  • Private party contact
    Carmen Ganoe: (704) 910-3855
  • Area
    South Charlotte
  • Cross Street
    South Blvd to Clanton Rd, turn left onto Dewitt Lane
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Scaleybark Light Rail Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 68 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Giovanna offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing homemade pasta" and flavorful dishes like mushroom pappardelle and lasagna bolognese. The atmosphere is "classy and sophisticated," perfect for a date night. Despite some noise complaints, it's a "hidden gem" in Charlotte.

68 Reviews
  1. Mariam VIP

    Charlotte16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and service was good, warm and friendly by the chef/owner.

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  2. Parrish

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great everything was quick except getting the bill (our server became the bartender) which took over 30 minutes. The food on the other hand was hit or miss. Appetizers Arancini - Good, not great Meatballs - Pass, weak flavor Caesar Salad - Pass, it is so odd and salty. Not like any Caesar I've ever had. Mains Papparadelle with Wild Mushrooms - Good/missing something. Plating it was a mess and vaguely looked like dog food. Lasagna - Good Pizza with Prosciutto and Hot Honey - Ok, not a strong flavor except the honey Dessert Fior di Latte Gelato - Pass, it was gritty. Definitely not the "flower of milk". There was some type of bitter caramel on it. Unpleasant to be honest. Espresso - Good See pictures for reference. The atmosphere was OK until a large group came in and it became very loud. Parking is a struggle. It is very limited.

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  3. Terry

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I was not prepared for a selected menu… but I will definitely go back the place was very nice

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  4. Jackie VIP

    Charlotte2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was not very good. When we asked for a second bread basket she has saved. I’m not sure if we can get that for you. I’ll try. She also later brought the bread with no dipping oil vinegar and had to go back and get it. She did not fill our waters and was not very professional the food was OK. The dessert was a slither of a piece of cake and the salad was very small. Would not recommend going for a nice Italian dinner there’s so many other places in Charlotte.

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  5. Jim

    Charlotte283 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. We liked the ambiance of soft light and a warm feel to the restaurant. Dan did a good job serving us. The Bronzino was perfectly cooked. The chicken and spaghetti was given a two thumbs up by a 100% Italian who knows her pasta and sauce. The Tinezzi Corvine wine was palate pleasing and paired well with the food.

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  6. Marty

    Charlotte24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent but the noise level was extreme.

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  7. Kay VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the experience of eating here from beginning to end. Valet service parked our car. We went on Thursday night and added on an half price bottle of very good wine which the server helped us select. We tried all 3 salads, different but all very good. Then we tried the chicken Parmesan, lamb with risotto, and brazino. Each dish was perfect. Atmosphere was quiet and pretty. We are all looking forward to returning.

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  8. Olivia

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giovanna was a great experience! It’s located in LoSo, in an upcoming area. We ate some delicious arancini, calamari, and creamy mushroom pappardelle. The calamari was lightly breaded and lightly fried - not greasy at all. The pasta was homemade and incredible. The service was outstanding as well! Highly recommend for a date night. After, we headed over to play mini bowling at Supper Club, which is located right next door. Will be back again soon!

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  9. Lawrence

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's our new go to Italian in the city. Highly recommend!

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  10. Aimy

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time eating here and the food was so delicious. We enjoyed the atmosphere, ambiance, and service!

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Giovanna is rated 4.5 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Giovanna

3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South Blvd to Clanton Rd, turn left onto Dewitt Lane
  • Area
    South Charlotte
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Scaleybark Light Rail Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Cranmer
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (704) 910-3855
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful glass enclosed Private Dining Room, Holds 24ppl. Entire restaurant is available for private Lunch Functions.
  • Private party contact
    Carmen Ganoe: (704) 910-3855
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