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Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit, Detroit, MI

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit

4.8
4.8
843 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
330 S Oakwood, Detroit, MI 48217-1453

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Giovanni’s Ristorante invites you to experience Italian cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of the old world charm where friends and family gather to enjoy more than just a meal. The homemade pastas, the prime cuts of meat, the fresh fish and farm grown vegetables are carefully prepared to preserve a distinctive flavor of the finest regions.

Specialty wines and spirits complement each course. Guests enjoy tableside conversation with Frances Cannarsa Truant, the “padrona” or perhaps a visit from Chef Randy Truant. The atmosphere is convivial, warm, and aromatic. The staff is seasoned, the service impeccable.

The Godfather Room is the ideal setting for a business meeting.
The Wine Room offers a touch of romance for that special evening.
The Main Dining Room is a perfect place to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary.
There’s a Speak Easy in the back for the ultimate private party.

Simply looking for a wonderful meal? Come for lunch or dinner.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Giovanni's Ristorante offers a separate catering menu for all your party needs. From large corporate events to family gatherings, we can take care of it all.
  • Private party facilities
    Giovanni's Ristorante has three banquet rooms available for private dining events. Great for family gatherings, business dinners, rehearsal dinners, or any special dining need. Please call and inquire about our Godfather Room, Wine Room or the Famous Speakeasy, where Frank Sinatra loved to dine.
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Parking details
    Giovanni's Ristorante has Valet and Self Parking available.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 843 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Italian

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Best Value

  • Detroit

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giovanni's Ristorante in Detroit is a top-notch Italian dining experience, known for its "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "best Italian food in Metro Detroit" with a "classy atmosphere" and "attentive staff." The homemade dishes and "phenomenal" wine list make it a "gem" worth visiting.

843 Reviews
  1. Thomas VIP

    Detroit27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A dining destination, Giovanni's consistently provides an exceptional dining experience. Attentive and polished wait staff, diverse and appealing menu, and delicious food make this a local favorite. While we always enjoy the calamari appetizer, the shrimp Giovanni is a recent favorite.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is tempting, but trust me: don't pass up the lasagna! Best in world (except if you have a Nonna, I'm not even going there)!

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  3. Erin

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing and it was nice to have excellent service at a restaurant!

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  4. Christina

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, service and food was amazing!

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  5. DALE

    Detroit5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent!! The service was slightly slow but still good. When making the reservation I had requested a booth for our anniversary dinner but was seated in a back room which was very nice and romantic. Overall I definitely would recommend !!!

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  6. Marjann

    West Palm Beach6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing calamari I’ve ever had! The salmon and risotto special was fantastic as was the lasagna and the melt in your mouth gnocchi’s! Could have eaten every dessert on the tray. Only complaint wax a very loud table of 10 in the wine room with us. It wasn’t easy to hear the other couple but we managed!

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  7. Enza

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here, celebrating my husband's birthday! Everything was amazing 👏 And the surprise tiramisu was just the cherry on top!

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  8. Rodger

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Italian food in Metro Detroit. I've been going to Giovanni's for 30+ years and have never had a bad meal.

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  9. michelle

    Detroit1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrate a Birthday and enjoyed our experience so much! The service was perfect and our food was delicious! Thank you for a great experience!

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  10. JoAnne VIP

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and excellent food. Everyone was very attentive of our needs. Classy atmosphere.

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FAQs

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 841-0122.

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit is rated 4.8 stars by 843 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit

330 S Oakwood, Detroit, MI 48217-1453

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Giovanni's Ristorante has Valet and Self Parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Giovanni's Ristorante offers a separate catering menu for all your party needs. From large corporate events to family gatherings, we can take care of it all.
  • Private party facilities
    Giovanni's Ristorante has three banquet rooms available for private dining events. Great for family gatherings, business dinners, rehearsal dinners, or any special dining need. Please call and inquire about our Godfather Room, Wine Room or the Famous Speakeasy, where Frank Sinatra loved to dine.
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