Giovanni&#x27;s Pizza &amp; Pasta

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I'm granted I'm not a pizza connoisseur, but I got one of the house pizzas spinach and ricotta cheese oh my goodness delish the crust is amazing there's no skimping on the ricotta cheese on the amount of garlic on there is just right. I personally highly recommend this place I'm not sure why the reviews were lower but wow yummy read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you very much for your kind review, Kathy! We are soooo happy…

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Kyle C.

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Maybe if you order a whole pie fresh it would be better. We waited 12 minutes for a slice, only people in the place, and it came out barely warm. Lady was wet nice at the counter. Sauce is sweet, crust was tough and chewy. Typical Pizza dab shop with tables and metal chairs. read more

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Stephanie W.

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My husband and I stopped in Giovanni's Pizza for a quicky bite on a cold Saturday night in downtown Pittsburgh. The cashier was friendly and the restaurant is clean and modern. Our cheese pizza was made fresh and came out hot!!! The crust was thin and crispy. The red sauce is a mild sweet and there was just the right amount of cheese. The dipping sauce was a nice addition. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you, Stephanie for your review! We are happy you enjoyed dining…

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Jeremy J.

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We had a great time at Giovanni's Pizza and pasta. I thought the pizza was excellent. I enjoyed the feel of the downtown establishment, walking down the streets and walk into a hole in the wall essentially small little restaurant and get to see the outside close to the stadium and the walking bridge. If you eat some pizza it was a good experience. I enjoyed it and I do recommend it. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you so much! We are happy you enjoyed dining with us. Hope to…

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Jenny M.

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For a quick bite this place is the best. However, the food taste is not consistent. We ordered slices of pepperoni pizza on a Saturday lunch which every bite hit the spot. So we went back on Monday lunch and ordered the same food and it was not the same taste as Saturday. The service was also mixed, the lady on Saturday lunch snap because I am confirming my order while Monday was a really nice direct guy. The place has a big space and it's as simple as chair and table. Nothing really extra. Parking, street parking. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you for your review. We are sorry for the inconsistencies.

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Michael B.

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1 year ago

Not sure what else to say, except the pizza was decent and quick. I just got a slice of plain cheese this order. Cashier lady was nice, and the selection of desserts I was impressed with. The restaurant is no frills and pizza is a good value - not the greatest in the world but for the price, you get the bang for your buck. These are the same people who own the Alihan restaurants nearby (which those are great). I would come here again. read more

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Ria F.

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Everywhere was packed downtown tonight and places had 45-90 minute waits, so we decided to grab pizza from Giovanni's instead of having a full fancy meal. It was honestly quite delicious. We each got 2 slices of pizza and a 20 ounce bottle of soda. The cashier was friendly. It wasn't the cleanest place ever but didn't feel too bad. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you for stopping by! We are glad you enjoyed our pizza. Please…

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Andrew A.

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Best Pizza Ever! Pizza was made very well. Had lunch there during Picklesburgh! Service is excellent and atmosphere is amazing! read more

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Alihan H.

We are sooo happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service and all.…

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Alexis D.

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AMAZING pizza. Best I've had in years, came recommended from courtyard by Marriott downtown. Even got a heart shaped pizza for my daughter who wants to eat it everyday. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you, Alexis! We are so happy you all are enjoying our pizza.…

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Kimberley A.

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2 slices of pepperoni, to go. 8/10 Pizza was ok. Crust was a bit thinker than NY style. Pepperoni was fine. Sauce was on the sweeter side which I liked. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you. Please come soon again.

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Miles F.

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Wonderful pizza, best in my life. Go there if you get a chance, worth a detour. Quick and good price too.

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Alihan H.

You made our day, Miles! Thank you so much for your review. We are…

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Jeremy B.

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I've been there more than once service is horrible bathroom is filthy and the pizza is gross that's why it's always empty. That is some funky nasty pizza . Not worth the bargain . The pizza pie should be called the $12 stomach ache read more

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Alihan H.

Do you have the right Giovannis? Our bathroom looks like in hotel and…

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Stephen S.

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8 months ago

Go To Giovanni's! Some of the best pizza and salad in Pittsburgh. You will not regret it. Great atmosphere and location. Loved my experience and Alex (young lady) is terrific. She was helpful and kind. Go!! You'll love it. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you, Stephen! We hope to see you soon again.

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Felicia D.

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Stopped in to get pizza by the slice after a pirates game and a night out and this was amazing. I might be biased because we had a long night, but the slices were huge, cheap, and I thought the pizza was actually really good! We got our slices real quick and were really fresh. The workers were nice, the restaurant was clean, but i think people usually get their pizza to go! read more

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Alihan H.

We are so happy you enjoyed. Please come soon again.

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Tenanta M.

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Not owned by the original Italians anymore. Service and food quality has declined. I ordered stuff shells to go, I got 2 shells and a container full of sauce. I ordered pennes with marinara sauce, I got cold penne noodles with olive oil, The garlic bread had no garlic butter on it, The cashier acted like she didn't know how to take orders, The cooks did not speak English, other customers where complaining about their orders were not what they wanted. read more

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Alihan H.

Dear Tenanta, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We…

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Chris S.

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Wish Yelp would allow 1/2 stars. Give this place a 3.5. Great service and pizza by the slice was solid. Great cheese and crust. Sauce was pretty tasty but more of a sweet subtle sauce vs punchy Would grab a slice again when in the Burgh read more

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Alihan H.

Please let us know what we can get your 4th and 5th star.…

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tony h.

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This is the best pizza in the Bronx Great quality pizza Excellent, always buy two slices Can't take a picture of it I ate read more

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Sara L.

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2 years ago

Probably one of my all time favorites - their pizza sauce is a little sweet and the best. This is our go to spot any time we go to a Pirate game. There's a parking garage nearby that makes it convenient. We always walk in, order, and dine in. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. If you are really in a hurry, order slices instead of a whole pie. The slices seem to come out quicker. It's a small place with a handful of tables, but it's clean and nicely decorated. The pizza is great and well worth the trip! read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you for you review. We are happy you enjoy our food and…

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Amir B.

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3 years ago

Warm and nice staff (5/5). Casual, self service type of place. But you still can sit and eat. We ordered lamb gyro (1/5) very salty and greasy. We have tried many gyro before but this one for sure was a lower rated one. Chicken Calzone (2/5), watery and simply not very well cooked as we tried before and expected. Location and staff are the only positive points. read more

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Julia C.

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3 years ago

Stopped at Giovanni's for dinner for the first time in years and it was not as good as I remembered. Our group ordered a variety of food but the real stand out was the hot, fresh French fries. The pastas were not cooked well but the sauce was decent. It seems like the price of the pasta dishes are similar but portions are much smaller, my friend ordered the lobster ravioli and got about 5 raviolis. The cheesesteak I got was not impressive, when they brought it out the sandwich was falling apart. When I asked for additional toppings like lettuce and mayo they were not provided. The sauce I asked for with the French fries was also not provided. The bread twist with garlic butter sauce were also tasty. The interior has been updated and is very nice. But the food is not impressive. Overall it is convenient in a pinch but nothing to go out of your way to eat at. *edited to correct the name of the menu item. Mistakenly called the bread twist with garlic butter a garlic bread knot. Sorry for the mistake read more

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Alihan H.

Garlic bread knots? We dont serve those. Maybe you posted to wrong…

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Ann D.

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If you like thin crust sweet sauce pizza then you will like this place. I prefer more of a crust and less sweet sauce. The cheese was tasty and adequate. The location was perfect in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh among many decent restaurants. The staff was nice and brings the pizza to your table. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you for your review. We also offer white sauce and garlic…

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Brian E.

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Decent spot for a quick lunch. Got the gyro. It was fine. They also have pizza by the slide and full pies made to order

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Tom E.

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What a friendly staff. Extremely helpful. Was sooooo happy they were open. I will say - the menu is a little off putting at 12:30am. Way to much to chose from. The pizza was dynamite. Even though the cheese had all moved by the time we got back to the room - I'll tell ya - wow. I saw other reviews that the sauce was sweet - I thought it was spicy but I loved it!!! The meatball sub - needed help. It wasn't bad but it was not near the level of the pizza. I would think a little more sauce but that's me. Very solid pick 8/10. read more

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Sydney R.

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ordered this late night while staying in Pittsburgh. it was sooooo delicious. it was also so awesome that i was able to place an order on their website & get delivery straight to the hotel. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you for your nice review. We are happy you enjoyed our food and…

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McCall S.

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3 years ago

The veggie wedgie is soooooo good!! Define one of the best wedgies I've had and I'm very picky about my wedgies. The delivery is also very quick. This is definitely a go to for lunch during the week. :) read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you! We are happy you enjoyed. We hope to see you soon again.

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Shane M.

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I asked for well done - crust is barely Cooked and pizza isn't remotely close to being a "premium" priced pie with extra toppings...Disappointing. I know a lot of great pizza in PGH ....I'm getting concerned. Gio has always been good to me, maybe it's time for a change... read more

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Jennifer D.

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3 years ago

Really big potions! Great for sharing.. yummy flavor defiantly must visit. Ordered chicken Alfredo comes with a salad and garlic bread. Bread taste so fresh!! read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you! We hope to see you soon again.

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Tina D.

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1 year ago

Ordered a delux pizza and pasta dish called Italian dinner before the concert. We had it delivered to Hyatt. This will always be remembered as one of the best food experience pre concert . So better than spending 40 bucks on cold hot dogs or burgers. Exceeded our expectations and the huge pasta dish will be enjoyed tomorrow. Great pizza. read more

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Alihan H.

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George M.

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Very good pizza and reasonable beer prices and a friendly staff. Very close to the end of the marathon route if you're in town for this.

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James S.

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Best pizza I've had in Pittsburgh so far. Still 4 stars though. 4.5 if I could give it that. They're my go to for now.

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Tim B.

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Pizza should be available late at night or anytime really. Seeing a lot of "social media" pizza places posting about ordering ahead or getting there early in the day to get their pizza (not talking about special orders). It may be the best pizza but if you can't get any of it at 10pm on a weeknight then is it really any good? After the arts fest last night Giovanni's on 6th (open until 1:00am). Large with mushrooms, $5 off walk-in special. They have tables and we ate it there under the American flag. read more

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Alihan H.

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Lindsay S.

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Good food, priced right. Came in because we caught the aroma from the sidewalk on the way to our hotel and we couldn't ignore it. Ordered two slices of pizza and didn't wait long. Plenty of seating to dine in and sneak a quick bite before returning :) read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you!

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Adam A.

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The pizza is ok if you're doing delivery, but I'd avoid this spot if you are looking to eat somewhere in-person. It seems like everything I tried to order, they didn't have. Then the things they did actually have had a price higher than what was on the menu. In general, this place is a dump and you should just walk down the street to Proper Brick Oven for a much better experience. read more

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Alihan H.

This is probably different giovannis. Please post to the correct one.…

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Greg S.

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Ah yes, pizza. I mean, a perfect food, snack, whenever you want it, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight snack. Just another great pizza shop here. Crunchy crust, a slightly sweet sauce, the yummy, gooey cheese, and pepperoni. A perfect food, and another great pizza shop. They also have calzones, strombolis, and everything a great pizza shop has. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you so much! What can we do to deserve your 5th star? :)

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Mitchell R.

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Omg. I cannot say enough. Pizza is amazing. The crust is the perfect mix of soft and crunch. 10/10 Service is great. Just do it because it's a local place and you won't recognize it but you will NOT be sorry. read more

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Ordered a couple of pizzas for late night delivery. Ease was order was great. Delivered within 40 minutes. Pizza was good for a late night order. Pepperoni pizza had good flavor and not too much sauce. White pizza was good as well. read more

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Tony P.

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I'm 55 years old and had my fair share of pizza from the Pgh area, had my first slice of pizza from here a couple a weeks back and I'll say confidently that it's the best pizza I've ever had, the buffalo chicken pizza is incredible and I'll keep going back. read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you so much! You made our day. We hope to see you soon again.

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Anissa G.

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YUM!!!! It's 11:00 pm, we're staying downtown and we're starving. My boyfriend and I walk by this place and ended up grabbing a slice of cheese and a slice of pepperoni. It did not disappoint! read more

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Alihan H.

Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed.

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Mina H.

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Update for yinz, I was back in town for the first time since 2019. Stepped off a plane and headed right to Giovanni's... I was nervous to see if the quality and taste changed. You never know after COVID. Sure enough, the pizza tasted JUST as good as my college days. Love Giovanni's! Simply the best pizza. read more

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Alihan H.

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Steve S.

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I'm a pizza snob, I admit it and I can live with it. But when you just returned from a four-stop brewery tour of Pittsburgh you take what you can get. Wifey and I definitely needed some food after our Uber dropped us off at the at the hotel so we walked down the street to Giovanni's to give Pittsburgh pizza a shot. There's only one table in the place so we took it and our slices were on the table in two minutes. The people running the place were super nice. Neither of us loved the pizza, but it hit the spot and did what it was supposed to do. The pizza tasted ok, but the snob in me needs more than that. The crust was too thick and the sauce was way too sweet for my Jersey taste, but as someone who was a little drunk it hit the spot. No idea if this is good 'Pittsburgh pizza' or not so you'll have to decide for yourself. read more

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Dear Steve, thanks for the review. Yep, Pittsburgh has a different…

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More info about Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta

123 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Downtown
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(412) 281-7060
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http://www.ilovegiovannis.com

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Hours

What time does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta open?

Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta close?

Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Fri 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta take Bitcoin?

No, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta does not take Bitcoin.

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta take credit cards?

Yes, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta have catering options?

Yes, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta does have catering options.

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta have a drive thru?

No, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta does not have a drive thru.

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta serve alcohol?

No, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta allow dogs?

Yes, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta allows dogs.

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta have TVs?

No, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta have bike parking?

Yes, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta has bike parking.

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta have outdoor seating?

No, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta have parking?

Yes, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta is wheelchair accessible.

Does Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta have free WiFi?

Yes, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Giovanni's is your local pizza place which offers more than 120 items on its menu! All homemade, from fresh ingredients, and with love! Gourmet pizzas, hoagies, wedgies, calzones, specialty pastas, salads, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and much more.

History

Established in 2006.

Giovanni's has been a strong member of Downtown's food scene for over 10 years and offers signature pizza and pasta which pizza lovers recognize after first bite.

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DiAnoia's Eatery

diAnoia's absolutely lived up to the hype! The restaurant was hopping, but the service was warm,…read moreattentive, and never missed a beat. The whipped ricotta with lemon and crostini was a perfect start, the butter bean salad with cucumber and tomato was unbelievably fresh and outstanding, and the Caprese panzanella was beautifully balanced with incredible seasonal flavor. You can taste the quality in every bite. We can't wait to come back!

This place feels like Alla Famiglia's younger sister with an Italian beach club vibe. The patio is…read moreabsolutely adorable and was one of my favorite parts of the experience! We stopped by while walking around the Strip District looking for a quick lunch. During lunch service, you order at the kiosk, find a seat, and clean up after yourself, which makes for a casual and easy experience. Food: The tomato sauce here is probably some of the best red sauce I've had in a long time. We ordered the Caprese Panzanella, meatballs, crispy potatoes, and spaghetti with red sauce. Everything was delicious, but the salad completely stole the show for me. It was packed with fresh ingredients, bright flavors, and so many different textures that worked perfectly together. Every dish tasted fresh, simple, and executed well. Service: For lunch, you're mostly taking care of yourself, but the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming whenever we interacted with them. This is one of those places that doesn't need a long review because you really just need to try it for yourself. I'd absolutely recommend stopping by if you're visiting Pittsburgh for either lunch or dinner. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, and a fun atmosphere. My only regret is losing my phone and all the photos I took here!

House Salad with Mixed Greens, Olives, Chickpeas, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Cucumbers, and Oregano Vinaigrette

Seating area

Margherita Calabrese

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The Commoner

LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

Decor was impeccable, service was top notch, and the food was solid. Wasn't the biggest fan of the…read moreseasoning of the half chicken, but the cook on the chicken was perfect. Really liked this spot. The staff was great, the location was central, and its very upper crust. Great place for date night, drinks, and fellowship. I definitely will need to try another dish on my next visit.

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Federal Galley

Love the concept of Federal Galley! It's a great place to hang out, get some good eats, and have a…read moredrink. Everytime I go, the food is quick. My favorite kitchen there is Mijo!

I have mixed feelings about this place. On the plus side, it's a really nice concept to have a…read morelarge, open-seating eating venue within walking distance of so many North Shore attractions. I went there with a small group of families/kids after an outing at the Children's Museum; it was great to be able to walk over to an easy lunch that was better than the museum cafe. We'd probably come back just for this convenience. But I can also see how Federal Galley could have a sports bar feel when a Bucco or Steeler game is going on nearby. That said, the food was just ok. Portions were huge, but the dishes were kind of basic with a ton of sauciness/goopiness. My burrito from Mijo had a ton of chicken but not much in terms of beans and rice and no veggies or garnishes. My wife got a huevos rancheros bowl that just had mountains of sauce; it filled her up, made her very thirsty, and made a huge mess. The kids cheese burger and fries from Triple S was just fine for my daughter but, again, basic.

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SoFresh

4.0

(70 reviews)

0.3 mi

We went to the rink in downtown and I was in the mood for a smoothie. I saw across the street that…read morethere was So Fresh so I decided to try it. I stepped inside and it was a cute little quaint place. Not big but a few tables, cute decorations and multiple kiosks. You dont place your order traditionally which was different only because if I had questions then id have to wait for someone to come to the front. Not a big deal to me but elderly people might have issues. I ordered 2 smoothies, a chicken, black bean and cheese quesadilla, and a fruit cup. Ready for the total? $33..... insane. The prices are very steep. If you go in for just a smoothie thats a little more acceptable but to pay $5 for a couple strawberries, half a banana, and half an apple is crazy. The smoothies are also not even that great. I got my son the strawberry banana one and it was so bland. I got the sunrise sunset one and it was somewhat flavorful. I did ask my son if he liked the quesadilla. He said it was good so I have to take his word on it. I dont eat gluten so I didnt try it. I will say after waiting about 30 minutes for our stuff, the guy who worked there was very nice and brought it out to us. Im not sure if thats their policy or it was just kindness but I did appreciate it. All in all its a 4/10 for me. Too expensive for too bland of flavor.

Well, I really had high hopes for this place. I love sweetgreen, so was expecting something similar…read morebut was very disappointed. The food was very expensive for the amount you get, every ingredient on the bowl was a bare minimum amount, nothing had any flavor, only when you added the sauce or kind of had a taste. Very disappointed and won't be back in this chain establishment ever.

Chicken and black bean quesadilla

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Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

We went to the Benedum and stopped in after for a late dinner. It's a cool space, small with good…read morebar seating. That is where we ended up at the bar. I tried a black cherry ale that was delicious. My husband got a Vienna lager he enjoyed. He got the black and gold pizza with potatoes, garlic sauce, pepper, res onion parmesan, and provolone. It is fired in their brick oven with a crispy crust. He enjoyed it but it was a little over done and it was hard to distinguish the toppings as the char was heavy. I got the carbonara. It was definitely not traditional. The sauce was very thick and almost floury. They serve it with pork belly, which does not give the same punch of flavor to cut through the sauce as guanchali or bacon. The papardelle noodle were dry and clumpy. The dish was very heavy. Do not recommend. The place is chill. It is close to the theater. I might try it again if in the area.

Lots of drink selections.

Brisket Mac and Cheese

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Appetizers

Noodlehead

the khao soi was sooo yummy i loveddd it. noodles were very qq. only note is that the chicken was a…read morelittle bit dry so i'd recommend trying tofu the see yew was really tasty too and not too salty i wasn't the biggest fan of the pad thai tho bc it was kinda soggy

When we visit our daughter, Noodlehead is a must-visit spot…read more On 5 prior occasions it's been great. This time, at lunch, they were off their game. Service was efficient but brusque/distracted. My noodles were dry and bland, and quantity was about 70 percent of normal. The other 5 at the table also felt their food was just alright. I'm please they take cards now: the cash-only model was suboptimal. And, the bring-your-own drinks approach is excellent. Overall, I'm a fan and will go back. But, this visit was just three stars.

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Church Brew Works

We enjoy the theme of this Brewery. It is such a large space. They have several different beers and…read moreit's just a cool experience. How many places can you say where you're drinking beer inside the church. They do have a restaurant here and when we stop by on a Monday night, they were we're pretty steady. There is street parking around this location as well. I had the strawberry rhubarb summer ale. It was very light, but still had great room. An easy summer drinker. My husband had the pious monk dunkel and enjoyed it - come to find out - he had it before the last time we were here!

Well, start with this venue is top-notch very impressive, and all the extra detail that has been…read moreleft as part of the church is totally awesome. As for the food, I have zero complaints. It was totally excellent and really, really enjoyed it. My same complaints as most of these kind of places the beer is never cold enough. Why can't they be colder....this is my only complaint...so

Shrimp margherita pasta

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Front alternator area

The Nook

We arrived at 9am on a Saturday which is when they allegedly open according to their website…read more(Google says 8am) and there were already tons of people seated and even a table that diners had finished eating at so there is definitely something inaccurate with their published hours. Thankfully we didn't have to wait for a table for 3 (the folks in front of us in line most have had a bigger table and were given a wait time). I really enjoyed the vibe here as well as the food. I tried the waffle Benedict and thought it was great. Definitely worth a visit for breakfast but their weekend hours should be updated if they open they open before 9am...

This joint has been on my list of places to try for a while now. Was it worth the 53 minute wait on…read morea Saturday morning? Yes, yes it was. There was a friendly gal at the door taking names and numbers. I could hardly believe the wait time but decided to put down my name and do a little window shopping during the wait. We were eventually called and texted to let us know our table was ready. Our table was in the very back corner, next to a group of girls loudly talking about their drunken escapades the night before. It was entertaining to say the least. Our server was super friendly and accommodating to dietary restrictions/modifications. I ordered a Turkish Benedict on gluten free toast.... So. Good. Amazing flavors. My daughter got the croissant avocado toast which she loved. I also got a pistachio latte and was pleasantly surprised to see the used pistachio butter and not a syrup. It was lovely. I had to keep my child from drinking it all! While the wait was long, it was definitely worth it. The space is smaller than I imagined. The food came out fast for how packed it was. It's worth it!

Restaurant interior

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Outdoor seating

Nicky's Thai Kitchen

Nicky's is easily in the top 5 of best Thai I've had in my lifetime. Flavors and ingredients always…read moreslap, portions are plentiful, and as busy as tgey get, the service is fast. My friend and I dined there on July 4th. I got the Pad See Ew - noodles were soft yet springy, and the spicy / smoky / garlicky flavor of the dish is like nothing you get anywhere else. I am also not usually a dessert person, but this visit, I made an exception. The mango coconut ice cream with the sticky rice was a very special treat, particularly on this hot and muggy day. I don't even normally love mango, but yesterday I did. Just perfect, can't ask for more. Five stars.

The best Thai food I ever had. Made sure to come back on my return to Pittsburgh. Food is a bit…read morepricey but the flavor is really good. Green curry with tofu. 100% hit the spot!!