Giovanna

Name: Giovanna
Address: 3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28217-1600
Telephone: (704) 910-3855
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

66 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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!

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Dining areas

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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
(704) 910-3855
Website
http://www.giovannaitalian.com/
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

Location
3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600
Area
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

Stuffed Baby PortabellasUSD 14.00
Sausage, vodka sauce
Olive MedleyUSD 9.00
Mix of Olives tossed in a fresh herb mix
Antipasto PlatterUSD 28.00
Assortment of meats, cheeses, and pickled vegetables
Crostini ImpastatoUSD 10.00
Crostini Trio with an Herbed Ricotta base, Nduja, Pesto, and Hot Honey (1 topping per crostini)
Wagyu Beef CarpaccioUSD 32.00
Lemon Emulsion, Pickled Shallots, Baby Arugula, Parmesan, Crostini, Capers
Fried CalamariUSD 22.00
Lightly Breaded and Fried, Served with Marinara Sauce
AranciniUSD 10.00
Taleggio Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Calabrian Chili
MeatballsUSD 12.00
Tomato Sauce, Parmesan

INSALATA

Salads

Caesar SaladUSD 9.00
Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, anchovy, croutons, parmesan crisp
Giovanna Chopped SaladUSD 11.00
Radicchio, baby endive, red peppers, artichokes, olives, salami, soppressata, sharp provolone, red wine vinaigrette
Arugula & BurrataUSD 14.00
English cucumbers, red onion, heirloom tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

CARNE & PESCARE

Entrees

BranzinoUSD 34.00
Pan Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass (two filets) with white wine heirloom tomatoes and fennel, marinated olives, citrus beurre blanc
20 oz. RibeyeUSD 65.00
Served with a rosemary potato cake and seasonal vegetables
Roasted ChickenUSD 28.00
Served with seasonal vegetables and polenta

PASTA

Pastas

Pappardelle with Wild MushroomsUSD 24.00
Herb mushroom broth, house impastata ricotta (rich, creamy, ricotta cheese)
GnocchiUSD 24.00
Potato gnocchi with Vodka sauce, basil, garlic, and Pecorino Romano
Lasagna alla BologneseUSD 28.00
Served with Vodka sauce and Bechamel
CavatelliUSD 26.00
Pomodoro sauce, Guanciale, Mint, Basil, Pecorino Romano
Octopus with Risotto NeroUSD 26.00
Saffron Emulsion, Roasted Red Pepper Gatrisque
Grilled Quail and Pea RisottoUSD 32.00
Taleggio Cheese

PIZZA

Pizzas

MargheritaUSD 16.00
Sliced Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil
PepperoniUSD 20.00
Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Basil
Fennel SausageUSD 22.00
Caramelized Onions, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil
VegetarianUSD 20.00
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Ricotta, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
ProsciuttoUSD 22.00
Hot Honey, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Charlotte
Italian
Charlotte
Italian

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Giovanna offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "amazing" homemade pasta and "authentic Italian" dishes. The atmosphere is "perfect for a date night," and the staff is "attentive and friendly." This "hidden gem" in Charlotte is a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

66 Reviews

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Terry
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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Jackie
VIP
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our server was not very good. When we asked for a second bread basket she has saved. I’m not sure if we can get that for you. I’ll try. She also later brought the bread with no dipping oil vinegar and had to go back and get it. She did not fill our waters and was not very professional the food was OK. The dessert was a slither of a piece of cake and the salad was very small. Would not recommend going for a nice Italian dinner there’s so many other places in Charlotte.
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Jim
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Charlotte
283 reviews
5.0
283 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. We liked the ambiance of soft light and a warm feel to the restaurant. Dan did a good job serving us. The Bronzino was perfectly cooked. The chicken and spaghetti was given a two thumbs up by a 100% Italian who knows her pasta and sauce. The Tinezzi Corvine wine was palate pleasing and paired well with the food.
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Marty
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Charlotte
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent but the noise level was extreme.
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Kay
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Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the experience of eating here from beginning to end. Valet service parked our car. We went on Thursday night and added on an half price bottle of very good wine which the server helped us select. We tried all 3 salads, different but all very good. Then we tried the chicken Parmesan, lamb with risotto, and brazino. Each dish was perfect. Atmosphere was quiet and pretty. We are all looking forward to returning.
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Olivia
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Giovanna was a great experience! It’s located in LoSo, in an upcoming area. We ate some delicious arancini, calamari, and creamy mushroom pappardelle. The calamari was lightly breaded and lightly fried - not greasy at all. The pasta was homemade and incredible. The service was outstanding as well! Highly recommend for a date night. After, we headed over to play mini bowling at Supper Club, which is located right next door. Will be back again soon!
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Lawrence
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's our new go to Italian in the city. Highly recommend!
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Aimy
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating here and the food was so delicious. We enjoyed the atmosphere, ambiance, and service!
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yazeed
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Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent! Dan, our server, took great care of us. We started with the beet salad, which was delicious and thoughtfully split into two plates for us. The chicken Parmesan was fantastic, with a flavorful sauce that stood out. We were especially excited to see their halal options, and the lasagna was the star of the meal—it absolutely hit the spot. For dessert, we had the lemon almond cheesecake, which was creamy, light, and simply amazing. We’ll definitely be returning!
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Aminah
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, the environment was nice. Easy parking across the street. The sever was nice and attentive but not hovering.
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Giovanna is rated 4.7 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
South Blvd to Clanton Rd, turn left onto Dewitt Lane
Area
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

Website
http://www.giovannaitalian.com/
Phone number
(704) 910-3855
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

Giovanna

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

ANTIPASTO

Stuffed Baby PortabellasUSD 14.00

Olive MedleyUSD 9.00

Antipasto PlatterUSD 28.00

Crostini ImpastatoUSD 10.00

Wagyu Beef CarpaccioUSD 32.00

Fried CalamariUSD 22.00

AranciniUSD 10.00

MeatballsUSD 12.00

INSALATA

Caesar SaladUSD 9.00

Giovanna Chopped SaladUSD 11.00

Arugula & BurrataUSD 14.00

CARNE & PESCARE

BranzinoUSD 34.00

20 oz. RibeyeUSD 65.00

Roasted ChickenUSD 28.00

PASTA

Pappardelle with Wild MushroomsUSD 24.00

GnocchiUSD 24.00

Lasagna alla BologneseUSD 28.00

CavatelliUSD 26.00

Octopus with Risotto NeroUSD 26.00

Grilled Quail and Pea RisottoUSD 32.00

PIZZA

MargheritaUSD 16.00

PepperoniUSD 20.00

Fennel SausageUSD 22.00

VegetarianUSD 20.00

ProsciuttoUSD 22.00

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