GIOVANNIS

🏠 Giovannis, Basement And Ground Floor Flat, 12 City Road, EC1Y 2AA

🍽️ Italian Restaurant

Tier Achieved:

✅ SAFE BET ✅

Clean. Reliable. Does the job.

The "lights out missionary" of food. Spotless kitchen, decent grub. Won't blow your mind, won't disappoint.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 5/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 4.3 420 reviews
Mon11 AM–3 PM
Tue11 AM–3 PM
Wed11 AM–3 PM
Thu11 AM–3 PM
Fri11 AM–3 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Comforting Italian fare without the fuss.

Giovanni's is the Italian haven for those craving comfort food that hits the spot. Greg raved about the Milanese, and you can’t argue with free olives—bonus points. Sum loved the pizza and charcuterie, while Yee felt like family with the staff treating every guest with warmth. If you’re looking for a cozy atmosphere and a hearty meal, this is it.

Still, while most diners leave happy, the consistency in quality could vary. Chuck’s linguine was spot on, but Graham found it a bit busy yet not overwhelming. Overall, if you want to feel welcomed and enjoy a decent meal, Giovanni’s checks the boxes, but don’t expect a culinary revolution.


💬 PEOPLE SAY 💬

friendly staffdelicious foodcozy atmospheregood wine selectionaverage consistency

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-in🥡 Takeout🚗 Delivery🍺 Beer🍷 Wine🐕 Dog friendly

📝 REVIEWS 📝

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"Very nice food, friendly staff."

— Greg

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"Enjoyed the pizza, charcuterie, wine and atmosphere!"

— Sum

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"The menu is fantastic - it has EVERYTHING!"

— Yee


🔬 FSA BREAKDOWN 🔬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling VERY GOOD
🏗️ Cleanliness & Facilities VERY GOOD
📋 Management & Safety VERY GOOD

Giovannis, 12 City Road — Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5

🗓️ Last inspected: 19 July 2024


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