I have eaten here 7 or 8 times and have yet to have a bad experience. Extremely comfortable, yet elevated atmosphere. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about every menu item, ingredient, etc. Everything has always been perfectly paired together and absolutely exceptional. I always recommend Giovanni's to people who are visiting or locals to the area. read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We are such lovers of Italian cuisine and had to try this place on a special date night. We had a great dinner consisting of Grilled Octopus, squid inkuini, and Mushroom risotto. We finished with creme brûlée and that was amazing. The wait staff was amazing and made dinner a pleasant experience. The ambiance is great but felt the place is little too dark. read more

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We had the BEST experience celebrating our friend's birthday here! Our server Kevin absolutely crushed it! He was a seasoned pro with all the knowledge and recommendations. He was attentive, funny, and made sure our table of seven was taken care of the entire night. When our birthday girl wasn't thrilled with her entrée (and didn't want to be that customer ), Kevin surprised her by packing up a "happy birthday" lasagna to go -- completely on his own -- and topped the night off with complimentary crème brûlée for the table. Talk about top-notch service and heart! The food was incredible across the board, from appetizers to dessert -- every single bite was perfection. We left full, happy, and already talking about when we'll be back. Huge thanks to Kevin and the Giovanis team for making our night so special! read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Request Kevin for your server! He was amazing! And of course so was the food! - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

5 cheers for amazing service! Kevin was the best server. The restaurant is quiet and tasteful. I cant say anything negative about the night. All of the food was delicious and the creme brule was amazing. But what truly made the night was Kevin. It was a great birthday celebration. read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Kevin even possed with us! - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

A very nice Italian restaurant experience. The place has a very nice upscale vibe to it, and the service was reasonably attentive throughout the meal. The food was very good- I went with the chicken scallopini for my entree and it had a great flavor to it, and the roasted potatoes were a very nice side. The banana chocolate gelato was a great finish to the meal. Would definitely recommend! read more

Great Italian spot. A must try. One of my favorite spots anytime I head to Nashville.

Some places just get it right. Giovanni's isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience, the kind that lingers long after you've left. The staff? The best you'll find. They don't just serve food; they welcome you in like an old friend, make sure your glass is never empty, and somehow know just when to appear and when to let you savor the moment. And the food, good Lord, the food. It's the kind that makes you close your eyes for just a second after that first bite. Rich, tender, and full of the kind of flavor that takes its time, like it knows you're in no hurry to leave. The wine list is just as thoughtful, full of deep reds and crisp whites that make a good meal even better. The lighting is warm, the air is filled with the low hum of conversation, and for a little while, the world outside fades away. I come here once a month because my heart and soul demand it, because some places don't just feed you. They fill you up in a way that lasts. Giovanni's is one of those places. read more

My parents have been here before and raved about the great experience they had. When we went, we had the same fantastic experience. Our server truly went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. All of the pasta was incredible, and the chicken parm was huge. We also tried the octopus, and it was cooked to perfection. I can't wait to come back! read more

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This is my favorite special occasion restaurant! Everything has a beautiful presentation! The food is amazing. You feel like you're in Italy. The service and staff are outstanding. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Great spot. Good ambiance. Always good service and the food was really good yet again. Very underrated spot off music row! read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Giovanni's food was delicious. We ordered a salad and it was fresh and tasty. I ordered the octopus with chickpeas and I think it was my favorite. My husband ordered their pasta and it stated it was very good. Service was friendly and efficient. The bar had a massive selection of bourbons. I recommend making reservations as they can get busy. read more

We recently celebrated my daughter's college graduation here and the whole experience was amazing. Our server was fantastic and had the greatest personality. He was also extremely prompt, kind and courteous. The ambiance was perfect, quaint, intimate, etc. in addition to the service and the ambiance, both the food and drinks were fabulous. Best Italian restaurant in Nashville! We will definitely be back. read more

Giovanni Ristorante - The crew, with our amazing server! - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great food! Fabulous service and vibe! Perfect for any occasion or just a nice evening out. Will definitely go again! Thank you Kevin! read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Went in for lunch w a friend this week. We both got salads w grilled chicken. He got a Caesar and I got a Greek. We both also got minestrone soup and a glass of wine and a martini. The staff was lovely and took great care of us. We loved the soup and our salads. The chicken is pounded thin and well seasoned. We both really enjoyed the quiet and dark atmosphere in the middle of a chaotic day. I would go back again. read more

The service was stellar, but the food was mid after having such high expectations of the quality. I might even say the pasta was bad considering the price point (~$40 per plate). Also, it took forever for them to get the food out. Disappointed with this place. read more

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I love this place! This is true, fresh Italian. The service is impeccable and the ambiance is upscale.

What an amazing place! The service from our waiter Oliver was amazing, the food was delicious & the atmosphere was romantic. We started out with wine & appetizers, the calamari was great along with the mozzarella & tomato app. I ordered the Eggplant parmigiana, my husband had the veal special, and our friends ordered the lasagna... all of the dishes were fantastic! Will visit again. read more

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My husband brought me here for my 41st birthday. It was such a luxurious experience from start to finish! Our host Ron was gracious and professional and answered all of our questions about the dishes. The wine list was extensive -- I ordered a Reisling which really had the right balance of sweet and crisp flavors. There were plenty of vegetarian options. The appetizers were lovely, especially the roasted artichokes. The spinach ravioli in brown butter sauce was divine and great for dipping bread. My husband loved the eggplant Parmesan. All the pasta is made in-house and is so fresh. They also provided a complimentary tiramisu as a birthday dessert. Ambiance was lovely and they even have a separate event space upstairs. We have not had Italian food this good since we lived in Boston and dined in the North End! read more

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Food was great. Hierarchy of servers was confusing and disappointing. Server who was responsible for water and other drinks was friendly and great. Next server was responsible for appetizers and service of food- nice and efficient. Head waiter who took entree orders was arrogant, rude, and not helpful. Would go back for the food but be careful not to have same head waiter. Reception desk was staffed by two women- one was young, engaging and helpful. Second one was middle aged, sour , and generally unpleasant. A real mix of talents, but the food was really good. read more

Could not recommend it more!! Our server, Kevin was phenomenal!! And Benjamin, OMG, he was the best part of the night!! The food was extraordinary, ambiance was phenomenal, HIGHLY recommend!! Don't think about it, just go!! read more

The best in the business. Excellent service really top notch. Group of 5 and everyone's meal was wonderful beyond explanation. The atmosphere is excellent. I would highly recommend!!!! Sorry for lack of photos. read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Spinach Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Absolutely LOVE this place!! When I was living in Nashville I always took people here when they came in town. Every dish I've had has always been so good. The service is great and the servers are very helpful. It's a very cool space too. I don't live here anymore but will definitely go back when I'm in town again!! read more

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Everyone that worked there was just so incredibly rude. We felt uncomfortable. Food was okay Waited a total of 2 hours before our food was served. Another server came and apologized for the inconvenience and offered us a shot from the bar, and they literally charged us for the shots... if I could give this place 0 stars I would. read more

Awful experience here The service was awful So unbelievably rude No hellos, goodbyes, could feel the glares and hear the whispers of the staff My party felt uncomfortable from the moment we got there The server wanted to be anywhere BUT there and it was evident Food took an HOUR to come out Drinks took 30 minutes The food was okay... definitely not worth the hassle I will take my $1,100 elsewhere next time read more

Had a pretty meh experience here. To begin, I have extensive food allergies and that makes eating out difficult. However, restaurants with house made pasta are usually safe. Usually. We came here specifically for the pasta. When I provided my allergy list to the waitress she conferred with the kitchen and they said I couldn't have the pasta because they didn't know what oil was in the pasta??? Be so for real right now! How can a restaurant that claims to make the pasta in house not know the ingredients? Sure I appreciate that they were honest and didn't try to feed me something they couldn't confirm was safe but come on! The waitress said that, essentially, the only thing on the menu I could have was the filet. Now, this is my fault I guess - but I didn't expect the filet to be $70 so I didn't look at the price before saying I would get it. Hear me out, I love food. And I don't mind spending good money on food. But if you're going to charge me $70 for a filet it had better be GOOD! It was mid at best. Also, overcooked. But I didn't want to send it back since I didn't realize how expensive this stupid piece of steak was. Would not return. read more

We were told that we could come as a walk in and once we got there an hour and a half before the restaurant closed they said they had no tables available for two even though half of the restaurant was empty. The host seemed eager to sit us but the manager said something to her and then they changed their mind and told us they had no tables available. read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We were visiting from out of town to celebrate our anniversary. I decided to book here due to the high reviews. Unfortunately our experience wasn't a match. After our attempt to check in, the host didn't say a word and walked away to talk to a waiter. After returning, he signaled for us to follow upstairs. He guided us to the bar and told us to wait, then left. We were standing confused until a few minutes later another waiter walked up and said he wasn't sure what the host was doing but they are trying to get a table ready. The restaurant was not busy and there were plenty of clean tables around. The wait staff were very friendly and the food tasted great, a little overpriced for the type of service we received. We did enjoy the music and the ambiance of the restaurant. read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I had my rehearsal dinner here and have been coming with my husband's family for years--this place is truly exceptional. The staff is always warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere instantly transports you to Tuscany. Having grown up in Nashville, this has always been my favorite restaurant in the city. The food is simply unmatched--there's nothing else in town that compares. read more

This was the restaurant I picked for my birthday. We had a cool table upstairs with a view of the chandelier/downstairs. The food was really good. My only complaint would be the service. Our waiter was very inattentive, leaving us for long periods of time without even checking how we were doing. He even spilled water all over our table (twice) and didn't clean it up nor apologize. This pissed my husband off especially for a supposedly upscale restaurant. I may go back because of the food but if I were to get the same service, I will remove them from my list of bookmarks or places to visit when in Nashville. I'll give any restaurant a second shot but not a third. read more

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I thought the staff was patient and nice. The venue was nice but it just was not my kind of food. No, Italian is good but that food at Giovanni's was just out of my eating comfort zone. I suggest going there but do not be surprised if the food is high maintenance. read more

Best Italian in Nashville, and it's not even close. Ambience is that of una taverna in toscana italia. Luogo and Maggiano's wish they could prepare pasta like Gio's does. read more

I really wanted this to be my favorite local Italian spot. Vibe is right, bartender (Charlie) is friendly, food, after 4 or 5 visits, has been consistent. Not amazing, but consistent. Tonight I ordered a tagliatelle special with zucchini and sausage. And when I got the bill it was $36. C'mon, paisans. Who is setting the prices?! Also - skip the meatballs. They're not good. At all. read more

We were a group of us spending a few days in Nashville and wanted to celebrate at a fine dining restaurant. We were a party of 6. Well, what a major disappointment. It was a Tuesday night - not crowded at all. We were seated by Chris. He took our drink order then returned for our dinner menu. There were zero words spoken from Chris not to mention even a smile or a nod. Felt like he was mad we showed up. Two of us split the sea bass. He may have mentioned it is definitely not big enough to share. Each portion was with no exaggeration 2 forkfulls. Seriously. The plate looked pathetic. So Chris basically brought a plate from the kitchen to our table with no words spoken. Next we have Dave that took coffee/dessert order. Took our order and off he went. And then we had the gentleman bring us our coffee. Not one of the above men said a word to us. Very inattentive. Restaurants staff is just as much of the experience as the quality of the food. They all should be taught customer service and maybe force a smile. As you can see my words and experience may matter to others. That's your choice what you do with this. read more

Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to. Period. Food was top notch and the service was great, ambiance was the perfect setting for an evening with your significant other or with friends. Valet parking if you choose and a Piano playing upstairs. I'd highly recommend this one and it is now on my list for one I'd return to when in town. read more

Soooo yummy. Best lobster ravioli I've ever had. The service was better than expected so I was very pleased. Very romantic and quiet little vibe, I'll be back! read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Step back into a quiet corner of Nashville, and experience the excellence of Giovanni's. The curbside valet greets you with a smile and opens the door, the host ushers you inside giving you the option of drinks at the bar, or being seated at your table. The glamorous bar area is reminiscent of the Versace mansion bar in South Beach. We enjoyed fabulous Negroni's prior to an excellent bottle of Brunello while we ordered our starters. We started with caprese, meatballs and an order of the gnocchi. The meal was not rushed and very well paced for conversation and relaxation. For our meals we had the tagliatelle, and the cacio e Pepe along with the eggplant parmesan. Each and every dish was light and so incredibly delicious, we could not find one thing we were not amazed by. We ended our dinner with the best limoncello we have ever had and a beautiful Sassicaia Grappa. Highly recommend Giovanni's for a special meal with your love, or an intimate dinner with friends. Just fabulous. read more

It can be hard to find a quality, authentic Italian restaurant but this place takes the cake. While it is more on the pricey side, the service is top notch and the food is *chef's kiss. It is a rather small location so definitely make reservations ahead of time. I'd definitely consider this place another one of Nashville's hidden gems! read more

Giovanni Ristorante - Eggplant Parmigiana and Risotto with chicken - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I had the lasagna which consisted of noodles and sauce . Very disappointing and over priced. Our waiter was wonderful but the host kept taking him away from our table. The host was not friendly. Low lighting almost dark inside if not for daylight coming through the window. I normally go to family owned Italian restaurants and they serve made from scratch with huge portions. read more

A Nashville delight Don't underestimate the power of Yelp. Nashville has SO MANY great restaurants. We were searching for somewhere quiet (in Nashville?) to enjoy a higher end dinner. Found Giovani's on Yelp and decided to give it a try. What piqued my interest were the Yelp reviews and the passionate replies from the manager. I messed up the reservation but was welcomed anyway by the manager. Can't decide what was better, the food or the service We had 2-3 people waiting on us at all times. The food was outrageous. Ironically, we had cancelled our reservation at a different restaurant because we didn't want to pay $80 for an a la carte steak. We ended up spending just as much but the quality of the food, the attentive service and the overall experience were well worth the splurge. read more

Watch out for the host if there is a famous person there. They will Tell you to stop bothering Blake Shelton . When your trying to use the bathrooms upstairs. So rude! Spent a lot of money to be treated like that. Oscar was amazing!! read more