This place is small but amazingly, we were seated right away. They have a pretty nice bar area and a good number of TVs for sports. They were busy, so things went a little slow, but the food made up for it. The vodka sauce on my chicken parm sandwich and K's pasta was excellent. Very good. The ranch for T'a salad was creamy and delicious. All in all, a very good meal. read more

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Great pizza and a true local vibe! During my visit to Philadelphia, I stopped by Giovani's Bar & Grill and had a fantastic experience. The pizza was absolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and honestly better than expected. The staff was friendly, relaxed, and welcoming, which made us feel comfortable right away. This is clearly a place where locals go, not a tourist trap, and that's exactly what made it special. I'd definitely come back on my next trip to Philly. read more

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My bestie Zack met me after my work shift in minus 11 degree weather and we were freezing. We stumbled into Giovani's and were honestly so pleasantly surprised. This place has everything you want after a long day. Great pizza, strong drinks, amazing food, sports on screen, and a relaxed welcoming atmosphere. We grabbed seats at the bar and were greeted by Nia, a beautiful young lady who was incredibly attentive and moved behind the bar like a total pro. Service like that sets the tone right away. We started with Ketel One dirty martinis and ordered the hummus with fried onions and mushrooms. It was made fresh and it was hands down the best hummus I have ever had. The pita bread was perfectly done too. We wanted to sample more so we went for the vodka margarita pizza and the vodka penne with sausage. Yes there was a lot of vodka involved in our night Everything was absolutely delicious. Every bite hit. The employees were friendly and genuinely seemed happy to work there, which always makes a difference. The food was impeccable, the vibe was warm and upbeat, and the location right in the heart of Center City makes it perfect for after work drinks and dinner. They also offer a happy hour menu which is a huge plus. This is officially our new spot. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend. read more

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Giovannis's or lovingly known as Gio's is easily one of my favorites in the city. They don't get nearly enough hype as they deserve. This large space has about 20 first come first serve tables and a large standard bar. The drinks are great and reasonably priced. About 9 bucks for a surfside! The food is where things get exciting. They have a HUGE menu with a variety of food. Their Italian is where the magic happens. Their slices are never a miss and come out in just a few minutes. Ranging from your standard chicken bacon ranch to the best vodka marg slice you'll ever have. Definitely grab an order of garlic knots, while they aren't anything to phone home about, they are crazy cheap and a great side. Their entrees are even better. The penne vodka is my favorite followed up by their cheesesteak wrap. Let's not forget about their massive Caesar salad with a chicken cutlet. Gio's is always a staple at a great price point and awesome staff. See you soon Gio's! read more

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My coworkers and I are OBSESSED with this place. Pizza is sooo perfect, garlic knots are so oily and garlic, the tuna salad hoagie is perfectttttt, and the salads are good too. We order ahead online, but you have to order slices at the window. read more

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Great experience downtown! Came in last friday night and even met the owners - super friendly. We were probably the oldest people there, but it didn't matter - everyone was so nice. Chicken pharm was the best i've ever had! The salad (shared with my wife) was excellent - with all fresh vegetables and amazing garlic knots! Great beer too! They should bottle the Vodka sauce and get it into Costco - it would sell out in no time! Next we visit Philly - this will be a must go to! read more

Perfect spot to end a late night when you're craving some food. The food comes out hot and quick, and so delicious. Only downside is that certain items, like the pizza are available only until they run out. So whatever is on display at the end of the night is all they have. I was really hoping to try the Buffalo chicken pizza, but they were all out. I don't think this is necessarily any different from any other really good pizza place, but the marinara sauce was addicting. read more

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Friendly staff, especially Candace behind the bar. Good pizza and large portions on the sandwiches and salads. Drinks are reasonably priced and the selection is wider than most. Bar stools and seat could be a little more comfortable and the TVs could offer a few more options. read more

I usually go to Giovanis for pizza or a meal, but I wasn't too hungry today and went for a side Caesar salad. I brought it home to eat it later and the croutons were absolutely crispy. The romaine was also fresh and crisp. It had Parmesan cheese and the dressing was absolutely delicious. Believe it or not. I ate at butcher and Singer two weeks ago and the Caesar salad was better at Giovanni's. Try it you can't go wrong. read more

Great little local spot for happy hour or just grabbing a bite,,pizza is boardwalk type and seems most customers are repeat customers that's always a good time.., read more

Was shopping at Liberty Mills and pooped in... one of the better slices I've had in Philadelphia and cheap. I would definitely come back to watch a game here . Friendly bar service too. read more

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The pizza is always on point! They have become my favorite in center city. The pizza arrives hot and consistently delicious! Fast too! read more

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Walked in later in the evening to grab a bite to eat and expectations were exceeded. We sat down and the waitress was kind enough to immediately give us a heads up that the kitchen was closing soon but would gladly put in our orders as long as we had them ready. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was so fun! Would definitely go back. Hit the SPOT. read more

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Nice spot, but the bouncers there are seemingly failed police academy students so now they work there with a vengeance.

Pretty dope little space. Good menu. Plenty of televisions to view games. Went one night with a few friends to catch the Penn State v. Notre Dame game. No matter which was I was facing, I was able to see a television without any sort of obstruction. The sound was loud enough to where you can hear, but you didn't have to shout in order to have a conversation. They seem to have nailed this. Food was good, not great. Filled the hole and served it's purpose. Had a salad that I enjoyed. Maybe a *little* overpriced? But I'm not upset. Friends had pizza. They seemed to enjoy it because there wasn't any left. Service was terrific. Server was really friendly and made sure everyone was squared away. Solid 4* place that gives exactly what it advertises it'll give. I'll be back. read more

The bar is in the back & decent size. They also have high tops. Ordered espresso martini & 2 slices of pizza read more

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we love this bar And Grill thank you Chelsea and David ! great service you always make us feel welcomed! of course the food is great! but the servers , Chelsea always showing up with a smile and energy and this is why we keep coming back ! you just made my day ! Thank you for always going above and beyond! read more

We stopped here and got a piece of pizza on our way to the show. Really good quick service looks like a very local place. A lot of locals very good vibe read more

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Very good food all around. We enjoyed our food very much, and the service was great!!! We have been here twice now and will be back again, when in this area. read more

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Completely surprised...may be the best vodka sauce we have ever had. Ordered with penne and meatballs and first bite to last was toe curling good. Waitress recommended vodka sauce 10" and it is what dreams are made from. read more

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Nice little sports bar in downtown Philadelphia. Multiple TVs for viewing, multiple beers and cocktails to choose from. Pizza is main focus of food offerings, but multiple sandwiches are also available. Friendly service and welcoming vibe. read more

Been coming to Philly for 4 years and I'm blessed to have stumbled across this place with my lady. The hospitality was better than restaurants in the town we live in. You can tell they care about the community- Chelsea was explaining how they were offering donations for the Eagles Autism Foundation which I'm a huge supporter of. Simon, the owner, was so nice and personable. We loved it here and are looking forward to our next trip so we can stop back in. GO BIRDSSSSSSSSS read more

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The slice here passes my test for a New York slice. Being from nyc, I've been on the hunt for a comparable slice in philly. This place is pretty good in my opinion but doesn't give nyc slice 100% but still is pretty decent. I would come back here for another slice. I also had their garlic knots which comes with a marinara sauce on the side. Knots were good! Pro tip: add Parmesan, onion powder, and oregano into the marinara and give it a good shake, and you'll take the sauce to the next level. Price is decent as well - I paid around $9 total for 1 cheese slice, 1 spinach slice, and 3 garlic knots. Inside has ample seating and the back is a bar. Service is also good too, I ordered at the counter and they brought my food to my table! read more

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3.5 stars Got the mushroom and white slices this time. Next time: try primavera (spinach, plum tomatoes, and ricotta) and vodka margherita. read more

The security guard at the door was friendly and helped us find a seat in the back where the scooter would be out of the way. The server was super friendly, and he did hover or rush us (John). The cheesesteak eggrolls were delicious and crispy. The pizza cheesesteak was also delicious! The MJ punch was excellent and strong without being too sweet. The five-dollar (Statewide) special with a beer and a shot is a pretty decent deal. They played great music, and it was not too loud. It also looks like they allow dogs inside :) If we lived here, we would come here often. read more

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Great atmosphere! Food was incredible only to be surpassed by the charming & attentive staff! Cant wait to visit again. We met a few regulars who indicated our visit wasn't a one-off. read more

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Service was efficient. Food was good. Atmosphere was friendly. Looked clean. My only critique would have been slightly more meat on the hoagies read more

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This is a great place to chill, watch a game and drink beer. Other than that I would not recommend the food. I ordered one of the starred items on the menu, the chicken pesto panini and it was not good. My friend ordered a Philly cheesesteak and he also did not care for it. Service though was great! Bartenders were very friendly and they played upbeat pop music which was fun. My Bloody Mary was average I would say about a 6/10. read more

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The cheesesteak egg rolls were a great way to start off our evening. We sat at the bar with John and the service was top-notch. This place got busy pretty quickly and they continued to keep slinging out drinks. We did not order pizza but the pies coming out to other guests looked/smelled great. The Buffalo wings also looked very good too. I got the Buffalo chicken cheesesteak with onions and mushrooms. The chicken had good flavor and the Buffalo sauce did not overpower it. I added ranch over bleu cheese but that's just my preference. The old bay seasoned Cajun fries were crispy and well worth it. The Chicken Alfredo was solid and comes in a large portion(see picture below). The sauce paired very well with the garlic knots so make sure you ask for some extra on the side. When in center city of Philly, go see John and the Giovanni's crew! read more

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Food turned out delicious and despite us being Dallas Cowboys fans dressed in our fan gear before the NGL game, The staff and other patrons were friendly and fun! (not commonly found in many spots when you're not an Eagles fan) so we highly recommend this spot! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal pizza. Should be your go to place for a slice of pie!! Stopped in to catch the 7th game of the Phillies NL finals. Drinks were great and the service was fantastic. Warm feeling the moment you step inside. Love all the brick walls that adds to the ambience. read more

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I stumbled across this place while looking for a dinner close to my hotel due to storms in the area. This is a hidden gem. The front is a typical pizza counter but the back opens to a cool sports bar theme. The wings were tasty, the meat lovers pizza was also great and the beer was cold. And the service at the bar was friendly. What more do you want? I'll be back again. read more

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Pizza is great! Ordered a Greek salad Tabatha was fresh a crispy, however no Greek dressing but lots of other choices

Excellent restaurant and bar. The best pizza, very clean, with friendly and helpful staff. The pepperoni Stromboli is excellent and the sauce on the side is bursting with flavor, so fresh and delicious. The bar in the rear seems cozy nice people, good music and lots of seating. The food prep area, dining room and even the restrooms are spotless. Hand sanitizer available too! read more

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After walking all over the city, trying to find food after midnight on a Saturday, we wandered into Giovani's. They were out of food, but we were so exhausted after hiking for miles all through downtown, we sat down for cocktails. John took care of us well, plus he was friendly and helpful. The scene at Giovani's was late night great, reminding me of George Webb's in Milwaukee at 1:00 AM. We had a ball. read more

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I'd walked by this place a million times but on a cold rainy day when I had a strong garlic knot/pizza craving I called up Giovanni's and placed a delivery order! The person on the phone who took my order was awesome - it was such a quick and easy process. About 30 min later I greeted the delivery person. I was so intrigued by their vodka ravioli pizza but scared to get an entire pizza, so I ordered a slice of plain cheese and the vodka ravioli and created the vodka ravioli pizza myself. AMAZING! (I would definitely order the entire pizza next time). The ravioli and vodka sauce was amazing, and I also got a Greek salad (delicious!) and the garlic knots were abundant - delicious with marinara and the vodka sauce. I'm excited to order for them again! The portions were good and I definitely enjoyed everything the next day too. read more

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We went here on a whim. It did not disappoint! Food was really good. Atmosphere is totally like a bar & grille with a pizza selection that looks amazing. Full bar in the back. Would certainly come here again! read more

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UPDATE- I finally received an apology 'after/post' writing reviews on 3 different sites and by reaching out directly to the restaurant for a 2nd time. In closing of the conversation I was asked to remove my review which is what I really think was far more important to them than my complaint and their employees actions. SMH!! read more

Just got into Philly last night. Was exhausted and hungry so we decided to try this spot out. They are open late, inside the back of the restaurant is a bar area with pretty good music playing! In the front of the place is pizza, subs, fries, etc... The smell was amazing! We ordered a slice of cheese and a slice of Buffalo chicken and split an order of fries. The pizza was delicious. Good ole fashioned thin crust, foldable slices... Tasted exactly like a NY slice. The fries were okay. Needed some salt or seasoning, luckily we had ketchup and ranch to dip it in. All-in-all, the food was good. I'd recommend it if you're in the area late night. It's definitely the type of food to hit the spot!! read more

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Great spot for a pizza - either to dine in with a drink at the sports bar in back, or to grab to-go and enjoy at home on the couch.