Giovanni's Italian Restaurant

4.4
(810 Reviews)
$$Italian
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Ratings of Giovanni's Italian Restaurant

google
Google
4.6
(479 Reviews)
yelp
Yelp
4.2
(327 Reviews)
tripadvisor
TripAdvisor
5.0
(4 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

Easygoing, family-owned stop for Italian fare such as chicken parmesan served in airy, modern digs.

5277 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Recent Reviews

google
Mar 2024
I ordered the grilled veggie sandwich. It was really good!!! There are a lot of vegetarian options! Our server was very friendly and nice. We had an excellent dinner! Vegetarian options: Eggplant options, marinara sauce options, grilled veggie sandwich.
google
Mar 2024
The food here is excellent! My friend says she has dreams about the calzone and the chunky marinara sauce. I loved the fettuccine alfredo with chicken I had. This was our 2nd visit, and I think I had the pesto pasta last time. Whatever I had, I remember it being delicious. We can't wait to go back to try more! The service is pretty good - the staff is very nice and friendly, but there is some confusion about seating when you first walk in. There is no host stand or sign to seat yourself, so you just kind of stand there awkwardly until someone notices you or you can seat yourself. Since it wasn't our first time there, we seated ourselves. They didn't notice us. We sat there trying to catch the attention of a server or anyone really, but to no avail. My friend eventually followed someone back to the bar to let them know we were there. Service was just fine after that. It would be helpful if they had a sign or something telling people what to do. With every party that came in, about half did the awkward standing around and half seated themselves. No one else seemed to have an issue being noticed, so maybe we just sneaked in like ninjas. The atmosphere is very clean, modern, and a bit industrial. I like it! But if you're looking for the old school, family Italian restaurant feel, this isn't it (the food is, but the decor isn't). Parking is a minor nightmare at this location, but the food is worth it! We can't wait to go back! Vegetarian options: There are plenty of vegetarian options from eggplant parm to veggie pizza to meatless pasta dishes. Not so sure a vegan will find good options, but vegetarians will be happy here. Parking: The parking lot for this strip mall is super small and difficult to maneuver in. Most of the spots say 30 min, but we parked in front of a store that was closed for the evening, and it seemed to be okay. You may need to park across the street over by the trolley stop if it's really busy.
google
Mar 2024
Great food and friendly service
google
Mar 2024
Fast service and great food with a good selection. Doesn't get any better than that. Parking: Tight spots, don't bring a large truck.
google
Feb 2024
Beautiful establishment, it's a family owned restaurant who makes the best pizzas. And they also have a draft brew!! Last time we were there it was fantastic. Kid-friendliness: Good selection for kids as well as adults
google
Feb 2024
Pleasant experience.Good food and friendly atmosphere.
google
Feb 2024
Staff is incompetent and will over charge you. Make sure to check your receipts.


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Giovanni's Italian Restaurant is rated an average of 4.4/5 stars across various online platforms.

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(619) 293-3333

5277 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92110