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Giovanna, Charlotte, NC

Giovanna

4.6 (75)
$31 to $50
Italian
3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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!

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    South Charlotte
  • Cross street
    South Blvd to Clanton Rd, turn left onto Dewitt Lane
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Scaleybark Light Rail Station
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gluten-free Options

Private dining

What 75 people are saying

Giovanna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giovanna delights with "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a charming, modern setting. The menu boasts flavorful Italian dishes like lasagna and chicken Parmesan, complemented by "outstanding" homemade pasta. Patrons appreciate the "warm and friendly" staff, making it a top choice for special occasions. Convenient valet parking is available.

75 Reviews
  1. Cristy VIP

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and the service was even better! we tried different things on the menu and were surprised at their wine and port selections.

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  2. David

    Minneapolis13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals In along time for all 4 of us. Everything was fantastic. Use the valet parking!

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  3. Jeanne

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lasagna, cavatelli and gnocchi dishes were excellent. The ambience is beautiful. The server was attentive, and with the help of the chef, provided us with more details about how the entree’s were made.

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  4. Marissa

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Giovanna for our anniversary. We had an amazing experience. The entire staff were so welcoming and helped us celebrate our anniversary. The food was delicious. We had stuffed olives, arancini, chicken Parmesan, and gnocchi. Every bite was flavorful and exquisite. We will definitely be back.

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  5. MasterP

    Charlotte24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time coming to this restaurant and we were very impressed with the food.  The ambience was also great. Great wait staff. We will definitely be coming back. It’s nice to see a very good Italian restaurant in the area.

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  6. Sarah

    Western NC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a birthday dinner there and was the only table in the restaurant which felt a little odd and vibes were off. Felt like they didn’t really want us there. Food was pretty good but very salty all around, highlights were the starters for sure. Service was good but some of our group was told they were going to send a birthday dessert to the table for the birthday girl and was a little disappointed they didn’t. Felt like a missed opportunity since we were the only people in the restaurant all night and food was a little expensive for what it was.

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  7. Mtheaded

    Raleigh7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice area with several new restaurants and free valet. Pretty dining room. Great service. Pesto gnocchi was good, but not great. Hazelnut gelato was tasty, but slightly grainy.

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  8. Mariam VIP

    Charlotte18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 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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  9. Parrish

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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  10. Terry

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Blvd to Clanton Rd, turn left onto Dewitt Lane
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Full Bar, Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
  • 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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