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Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit, Detroit, MI

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit

4.8
4.8
825 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Giovanni’s Ristorante invites you to experience Italian cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of the old world charm where friends and family gather to enjoy more than just a meal. The homemade pastas, the prime cuts of meat, the fresh fish and farm grown vegetables are carefully prepared to preserve a distinctive flavor of the finest regions.

Specialty wines and spirits complement each course. Guests enjoy tableside conversation with Frances Cannarsa Truant, the “padrona” or perhaps a visit from Chef Randy Truant. The atmosphere is convivial, warm, and aromatic. The staff is seasoned, the service impeccable.

The Godfather Room is the ideal setting for a business meeting.
The Wine Room offers a touch of romance for that special evening.
The Main Dining Room is a perfect place to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary.
There’s a Speak Easy in the back for the ultimate private party.

Simply looking for a wonderful meal? Come for lunch or dinner.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Giovanni's Ristorante has Valet and Self Parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 825 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Italian

  • Detroit

    Best Overall

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Best Value

  • Detroit

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giovanni's Ristorante in Detroit consistently delivers "amazing food" and "impeccable service," making it a top choice for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. Many rave about the "best lasagna" and "homemade pasta," while the ambiance offers a cozy, "old-school" charm. Despite occasional service delays, diners frequently return for the unforgettable dining experience.

825 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! The service was wonderful we will be back with the rest of the family!

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  2. DonaldG

    Detroit2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress was obviously new. Didn’t know the menu. We ordered desert and after a wait she showed up with the bill instead of desert. Overpriced for the quality of the food. First and probably last visit. Disappointed after all the hype.

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  3. John

    Northern MI2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night. Girlfriend was impressed and we plan on going back again!

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  4. William VIP

    Cleveland14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love coming to Giovanni’s restaurant when we visit Detroit. The food is excellent and the service is top notch!

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  5. Ali

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely INCREDIBLE! I loved every single bite this was a truly fantastic Italian restaurant if not the best in all of Michigan hands down. Everything was 10/10 and I loved that everything is made in house! Staff is very attentive and very kind/patient. You will be happy you come here. I recommend making reservations and they get booked fast!

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  6. Daniel

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always it was terrific! Everything was great! If you want a relaxing dinner and great food Giovanni’s is the place!

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  7. Mohammad

    Detroit6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My colleagues and I have been looking forward to dining here for a quite some time. Unfortunately it was not what we expected. While the food was ok, the service was not. I think our server was new. We were seated immediately when we arrived for our 530 reservation. We sat over 10 minutes before our server came over to introduce her herself and ask for our drink orders. I ordered appetizers at the same time. We waited another 10 minutes until I had to ask for some bread to be brought over. And I had to do this with another server as ours seemed like she disappeared. Mind you the restaurant was not full and I. Our area I counted 4 open tables out of at least 10 in the dining room area we were in. After 15 more minutes the bread arrived and a couple minutes after that the appetizers. Once we were finished with appetizers, we sat yet another 10-15 before she came by to ask for our dinner orders. Dinner was served in good time but our server did not come by once to ask how anything was or if we needed anything. Not that we did but in a restaurant of this caliber, it was expected. Dinner for 4 took well over 2.5 hours. The food was brought out in good time after it was ordered but having to ask for the basics was not what I was expecting

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  8. Joe

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was superb! Everything is house made, from pasta down to the salad dressing and desserts. Service was excellent. Really old school restaurant in an industrial area that years ago was an Italian neighborhood. It's a testament to the quality of their food that they're still in business and thriving.

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  9. Vicky

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service - great food ! Highly recommend it - love the lasagna- best I have ever had !!

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  10. Nathan

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always great! Filet and Calamari were fantastic!

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FAQs

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 841-0122.

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit is rated 4.8 stars by 825 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit

330 S Oakwood, Detroit, MI 48217-1453

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Giovanni's Ristorante has Valet and Self Parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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