06/06/08
BRAVO !
by mattsmatts
I was raised in NY in a town that was 90% Italian. I thought I knew good food. I moved to northern Italy as a young man and spent many years there and the food was totally different and much better than home. When I moved to Greenville, an old friend knew my quest for good Italian in the South. I would have settled for food like NY. I was blown away by the flavor of Giovanni's. I was in Italy again...enjoying my food with a zest and zeal I learned from the Italians. I have recommended Giovanni's to all newcomers that cross my path and with wonderful results. Most are now regulars like myself. I am not a food critic, so I won't tell you what to order, but I will tell you to get there ASAP. You will not regret it.
- Pros: fantastic sauces, wines, desserts.
04/22/08
Giovanni's
by dine4pleasure
My husband and I have been enjoying this cozy quaint Italian restaurant for years. We are always greeted by Gabriel's smiling face and now his darling daughter is there also to greet you. His food is wonderful and to my delight Gabriel brought back his chicken cacchitori (sp), best anywhere hands down and needless to say my favorite. My husband has had many favorites and most recently the chicken piccata.
We enjoy the conversation and accents along with experiencing Gabriel's long list of wines. My husband
has taken many visitors local and foreign to Giovanni's and they all enjoyed the delightful dining experience.
The only downside is you might have to wait because the word has gotten out. Do yourself a favor and try Giovanni's and you'll become a regular too.
- Pros: Consistantly great food and wine
- Cons: You might have to wait
04/21/08
GREAT ITALIAN, GREAT WINE AND GREAT SERVICE . A TRIO THAT CAN NOT BE BEAT.
by LCARTER2
MY WIFE AND I WERE INTRODUCED TO GIOVANNI'S ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO WHERE WE FOUND GREAT ITALIAN FOOD , WINE, SERVICE AND PERSONAL ATTENTION AND HAVE BEEN REGAULARS EVER SINCE. WE ENJOY THE MANY SPECIALS THAT ARE RECITED AND NEVER EVEN LOOK AT THE MENU SINCE OUR FIRST TIME DINING HERE.
MY FAVORITE STARTERS ARE THE BRUSHETTA, THAT IS SERVED IMMEDIATELY AND THE APPETIZER MUSSELS THAT I ORDER PRACTICALLY EVERY TIME. THE ENTREE THAT FOLLOWS IS ALWAYS PREPARED TO PERFECTION. I TRY TO HAVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT EVERY VISIT BUT I KEEP COMING BACK TO THE CLAMS AND PASTA IN A WHITE SAUCE AND MY WIFE LOVES THE RAVIOLA WITH THE CREAMY TOMATO GARGANZOLA SAUCE AND ORDERS IT VERY OFTEN.
GABRIEL'S KNOWLEDGE OF HIS (ONLY ITALIAN) WINES IS EXCELLENT. I HAVE CHOSEN A WHITE AND A RED. NOW WHEN I SELECT AN ENTREE AND ASK FOR A BOTTLE OF WINE, MY CHOICE IS REMEMBERED AND THE CORRECT WINE IS SERVED. IN THIS TIME WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE MOSTLY AN ITEM TO BE HURRIED ALONG TO GET TO THE NEXT, IT IS REFRESHING TO HAVE SOMEONE REMEMBER WHICH WINE YOU ENJOY.
THE SERVICE WHICH IS RENDERED BY FAMILY MEMBERS IS VERY PROMPT AND COURTESY. YOU FEEL THE PRIDE OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND THE DESIRE TO ACCOMODATE EVERY CUSTOMER WITH THEIR VERY BEST EFFORT.
NOW YOU MAY HAVE A FEW MINUTES TO WAIT AS THE RESTURANT IS SMALL AND COZY, BUT YOU WILL NOT MIND BECAUSE YOUR FRIENDS THAT YOU TOLD ABOUT THIS GREAT LITTLE RESTURANT ARE IN FRONT OF YOU IN LINE. SEE YOU THERE.
- Pros: AMPLE PARKING, CONVIENT LOCATION, QUAINTNESS
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