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Giovanni's Ristorante, Ottawa, ON

Giovanni's Ristorante

4.8 (629)
CAN$51 and over
Italian
362 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Giovanni�s Ristorante, which you can find in Ottawa, Ontario, is proud of its reputation for serving some of the finest Italian cuisine in the surrounding area. The staff insists upon only the finest ingredients like AAA steaks and seafood taken fresh from the sea. Guests will also enjoy the lovely d�cor, which is filled with gleaming crystal, in addition to the food at Giovanni�s Ristorante. One great way to start your meal at Giovanni�s Ristorante is with one of the excellent soups, such as the minestrone or the stracciatella. When you make it to the main meal, you might try one of the veal dishes. The veal marsala, with mushrooms and a wine sauce, is just one of many options.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For information on a Catered event, please contact Lisa at Lisa@giovannis-restaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Event information, please contact Lisa at Lisa@giovannis-restaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Aberdeen
  • Parking details
    Free Valet Parking available.
  • Public transit
    85 to Carling Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 629 people are saying

Giovanni's Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

  • Ottawa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giovanni's Ristorante in Ottawa is renowned for its "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance," attentive staff, and generous portions. Despite being "a bit pricy," the experience is described as "worth it," with standout dishes like sea bass and profiterole dessert.
629 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Giovanni's for Jim's birthday. We saw the pretty building during Italian Festival and decided to try it the next weekend. The owner immediately welcomed us as we walked into the restaurant and friendly staff took us to our reserved table. Excellent service -- pulling out chair, opening napkin, water, menus. Drinks, appetizer, wine, and dinner were all top quality. It was hard to decide which entree to try but we were happy with our two seafood selections. We were not rushed, but our every need was anticipated. Coffee and dessert (with a huge Roman candle!) were fun and we even got a lovely reusable bag for our leftovers. We are already planning our next visit! We highly recommend Giovanni's!

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  2. J

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, excellent service and wonderful ambience!

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  3. Shannon VIP

    Atlanta47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most fabulous dinner and the service was excellent, the ambiance is also fantastic. 

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  4. Marwa

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful time at Giovanni’s celebrating my birthday! The evening started with a delicious appetizer of fried calamari and tuna crudo both were fresh and flavorful. For the main course, we ordered the Penne Mare e Monti, which was absolutely delicious and generously portioned. We couldn’t even finish our plates! What truly made the night special was the service our waiter was incredibly kind and attentive. To top it all off, he surprised us with a profiterole dessert and a sparkling candle to celebrate my birthday. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the night unforgettable. The ambiance was warm and elegant perfect for a special occasion. Thank you, Giovanni’s, for making my birthday so memorable!🫶🏼

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  5. Heather

    Ottawa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giovanni’s has been an Ottawa icon for many years and for good reason. The food and wine are consistently amazing and the service is impeccable. We love dining there and look forward to our next experience.

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  6. Francois

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was amazing at Giovanni’s and the food and service is excellent.

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  7. Barbara VIP

    Montreal / Quebec38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding! Fabulous describes the food, service and general ambiance!

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  8. Jonathan

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Love the general manager coming to our table and engaging with us. He’s a funny guy and makes it feel like a home. The servers know their menu well and are engaging too. Great all around experience!

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  9. Sahar

    Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and overall experience! This a fantastic restaurant to celebrate special occasions.

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  10. Mary Anne

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Giovanni's always delivers on food and service. It's a bit pricy and a bit noisy, but it's worth it. Definitely a special occasion restaurant, or when in the mood for upscale Italian.

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FAQs

Giovanni's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 234-3156.

Giovanni's Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 629 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
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Giovanni's Ristorante

362 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Aberdeen
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Valet Parking available.
  • Public transit
    85 to Carling Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For information on a Catered event, please contact Lisa at Lisa@giovannis-restaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Event information, please contact Lisa at Lisa@giovannis-restaurant.com
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