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Giovanni's Ristorante, Ottawa, ON

Giovanni's Ristorante

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

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 604 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

    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 in Ottawa is celebrated for its "wonderful food" and "terrific friendly staff." With "outstanding service" and a welcoming atmosphere that makes diners feel like "family," it's a perfect spot for special occasions. While some found it "pricey," the "amazing" dining experience and exceptional service make it a favored destination.
604 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Michelle

    Montreal9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

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

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  3. Alexa

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Ginette

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Matt

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 7 April 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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  6. Marc VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 April 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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  7. Alison

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 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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  8. Alex VIP

    Toronto72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. My favourite restaurant in Ottawa. Service from Karsten was fantastic as always ! Thank you !

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  9. Dominique VIP

    Ottawa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eating at Giovanni is like being among family. The food , the service and the attention given to their patrons is incomparable ….thank you Marcello , Tony and Angelo , always a memorable experience. Dominique, Huguette and Yves ..

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  10. Sabrina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was phenomenal and attentive, food came out quick and was delicious! Highly recommend especially for anyone visiting Ottawa.

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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 604 OpenTable diners.

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

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362 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Aberdeen
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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