Giovanna

4.8

47 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

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 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
Neighborhood
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 Portabellas$14.00
Sausage, vodka sauce
Olive Medley$9.00
Mix of Olives tossed in a fresh herb mix
Antipasto Platter$28.00
Assortment of meats, cheeses, and pickled vegetables
Crostini Impastato$10.00
Crostini Trio with an Herbed Ricotta base, Nduja, Pesto, and Hot Honey (1 topping per crostini)
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio$32.00
Lemon Emulsion, Pickled Shallots, Baby Arugula, Parmesan, Crostini, Capers
Stuffed Calamari Nduja$22.00
Stuffed with a Sausage mix, served with Puttanesca Sauce, Crispy Shallots, Basil
Arancini$10.00
Taleggio Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Calabrian Chili
Meatballs$12.00
Tomato Sauce, Parmesan

INSALATA

Salads

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

CARNE & PESCARE

Entrees

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

PASTA

Pastas

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

PIZZA

Pizzas

Margherita$16.00
Sliced Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil
Pepperoni$20.00
Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Basil
Fennel Sausage$22.00
Caramelized Onions, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil
Vegetarian$20.00
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Ricotta, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
Prosciutto$22.00
Hot Honey, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil

What 47 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Best Service
Charlotte
Italian
Charlotte
Best Service
Charlotte
Italian

Review summary

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Giovanna offers an exceptional Italian dining experience in Charlotte, with "amazing service" and "outstanding food." The fresh, homemade pasta and secret sauces are standout features, while the mushroom pappardelle and lasagna Bolognese receive rave reviews. Patrons love the "great vibe" and "authentic Italian" atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot.

47 Reviews

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Rico
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service all around and it’s a cute little spot in LoSo. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night, wine night with friends, or just to have pasta you wouldn’t cook at home. The bruschetta and shrimp fettuccine were great! My wife’s Cavatelli was a tad bit salty but overall we’d go back to try the other dishes, especially the pizza!
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MarcV
Hawaii
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was exceptional. Food was very good. Our bread service was a little over done but the meals were excellent. The warehouse look of the restaurant doesn’t really fit for an Italian restaurant but it doesn’t take away from the experience. They should offer a side salad as an option. The drinks were acceptable
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Jaime
Charlotte
179 reviews
5.0
179 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don't like to use this term but here I cannot find other words: Hidden Gem. We eat out a lot, and last night wanted to try something new. Giovanna popped up on the OpenTable app and we live not far away so we decided to take a leap of faith. It did not disappoint. In fact, we were very surprised as to the quality of the food. The inside looks modern and quaint. Some of the picture you may see make it feel a bit sterile, but it is not like that at all inside. The kitchen is wide open for you to see the action and the large bar sits against the outside window. There is a large patio with a fairly nice view of LoSo. Service was great too. Wife had stuffed portabella shrooms and a Caesar salad. I had the branzino which came as the whole fish fillet. it was delicious and well paired with a glass of pinot grigio. They also have specialty cocktails, most traditional ones with an Italian twist based on the liquors they use. Only observation is they have this beautiful barista station machine, but it is sort of hiding in the back and not at the bar - it looks like the bar area may be a bit too tight on the back side. Also, it is an Italian restaurant, but we did not find Prosecco - they do have other bubbles though. We can't wait to come back and bring friends here.
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Jennifer
Charlotte
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food tasted amazing!! The GM was very friendly. Service was as expected (good)…will definitely return!
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Gerald
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience!!! Great food and service. Will be back again soon!!
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Cheryl
Atlanta Metro
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is your new go to for authentic Italian dining.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time trying Giovanna and it was a great experience! The food was super tasty and the service was on point. We will be back and definitely want to try the Chicken Parmesan!!
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Mark
Charlotte
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, every bite. The meatballs were tender and perfectly seasoned and so good. The lasagne was a meld of two sauces and we loved it. The pizza was perfect and yummy. Good wine selection and great service. Very welcoming and attentive!
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Irv
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I rarely take the time to write an interview but this local restaurant is excellent. Giovanna is truly deserving five stars and if possible, I would give it 10 stars!
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Ed
Charlotte
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good sister restaurant to Zinicola. Limited wine list.
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Giovanna is rated 4.8 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600

Additional information

Cross street
South Blvd to Clanton Rd, turn left onto Dewitt Lane
Neighborhood
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 reservation

Private dining

Additional information

ANTIPASTO

Stuffed Baby Portabellas$14.00

Olive Medley$9.00

Antipasto Platter$28.00

Crostini Impastato$10.00

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio$32.00

Stuffed Calamari Nduja$22.00

Arancini$10.00

Meatballs$12.00

INSALATA

Caesar Salad$9.00

Giovanna Chopped Salad$11.00

Arugula & Burrata$14.00

CARNE & PESCARE

Branzino$34.00

20 oz. Ribeye$65.00

Roasted Chicken$28.00

PASTA

Pappardelle with Wild Mushrooms$24.00

Gnocchi$24.00

Lasagna alla Bolognese$28.00

Cavatelli$26.00

Octopus with Risotto Nero$26.00

Grilled Quail and Pea Risotto$32.00

PIZZA

Margherita$16.00

Pepperoni$20.00

Fennel Sausage$22.00

Vegetarian$20.00

Prosciutto$22.00

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