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Giovanni's Ristorante, Ottawa, ON

Giovanni's Ristorante

4.8
4.8
607 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian
362 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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 607 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Food

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giovanni's Ristorante is celebrated for its "excellent food and service," providing a "top-notch Italian fine dining" experience in Ottawa. Many commend the "phenomenal" service and delightful ambiance, making it a "must-try" for special occasions. While prices are noted, the "amazing" quality and warm atmosphere are appreciated by many.

607 Reviews
  1. Youssef

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and the sea bass was so good, will be back soon!

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  2. Victoria VIP

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance, OK appetizers, lots of choices. Pasta had a bitter taste, possible due to type of oil. Main dish, sea bass was very good. Each side had a distinct taste and diverse texture, we loved the fish dish. Overpriced in my opinion.

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  3. Oliver

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giovanni’s is a top notch Italian fine dining destination that you MUST try anytime you are in Ottawa! I’ve been coming here for years and it’s always been a wonderful experience. Tony was our server and he’s a real class act. THANK YOU GIOVANNI’S!

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  4. Pamela

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giovanni’s is excellent with wonderful food and terrific friendly staff. It never lets you down.

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  5. Michelle

    Montreal9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Always great service and delicious food.

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  6. Alexa

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 would recommend, perfect spot for girls night out

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  7. Ginette

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stephano did an excellent job with suggestions, timing and service. Food as usual was excellent. Overall a marvelous experience.

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  8. Matt

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Visiting Ottawa for the week and figured a nice dinner out was needed to add to our trip. We stumbled upon Giovanni’s and saw the amazing reviews, unfortunately for us, underwhelmed is all that comes to mind. The best part about the food were the portions; although the food was bland and lacking flavour. For $77 I was expecting the osso bucco to be absolutely mind-blowing; sadly it was not (we are the kind of people that will say something is amazing while thinking otherwise. So by no means is this a reflection of the restaurants ability to resolve issues). Sloppy plating, and under seasoned food should not reflect the prices being charged here though. The service was incredible and we were well tended to but with large parties, in a small room, the noise level was unbearable to the point my husband and I sat in silence as we couldn’t hear each other talk. $210 spent with no alcohol or dessert, I just expected more. Hopefully this was an off night for the restaurant, as I don’t think this review totally encompasses the quality they have to offer.

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  9. Marc VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed in the food. Not the taste or quality but rather the price and amount. We ordered the house specialty veal and it came with four inch size pieces of veal and four cut half mushrooms that where bigger than the pieces of veal. It was very disappointing. The pasta dish we ordered was pre divided for my wife each on our separate plates and it definitely was not a full portion. However the service was 10/10. The drinks were amazing. The only issue is that we both felt the value for what we ate was not great.

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  10. Alison

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely. Fantastic service from the valet parking , coat check, dinner, wine and overall experience. Vincent our server deserves a special mention.

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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 607 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 23 times today
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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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