Giovanna

4.7

58 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 14, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Charming

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
Fried Calamari$22.00
Lightly Breaded and Fried, Served with Marinara Sauce
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 58 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Charlotte
Italian
Charlotte
Italian

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Giovanna offers a "truly authentic Italian" dining experience with "amazing" homemade pasta and "fantastic" service. The atmosphere is "classy, sophisticated, yet relaxed," perfect for both date nights and family outings. Guests rave about the "hidden gem" status, highlighting the delicious lasagna, chicken parmesan, and delightful cocktails.

58 Reviews

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yazeed
VIP
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 3 days ago
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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Brad
VIP
Charlotte
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was not very packed, and I’m not sure why! The food was excellent, and the service was perfect. We will definitely be going back!!
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Misterbreeze
VIP
Charlotte
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and services were great. Valet parking available. Good luck finding a parking spot.
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Britt
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Giovanna! This is maybe our 7th time eating there end the food never disappoints.
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Jaime
VIP
Charlotte
185 reviews
5.0
185 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3rd time here for my wife an I. Came with my son and another couple. Exceptional service and great food.
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Derek
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top 3 dining experiences in Charlotte. Food, service, ambience all superb!
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Matthew
VIP
Charlotte
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I thought it was decent. Not very authentic Italian. Parking was a disaster. Service all the very very nice was not educated on the menu or Italian food.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service!! The food was delicious also!! Will visit again.
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Bill
Charlotte
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food is good but certain dishes had huge portions (chicken parm) while others were small (lasagna). They are short wait staff which makes the service slow. We ended up having to call another manager/server twice. They also had a large, loud party in their private room but didn’t close the door making it unusually loud. I don’t plan to return (and the sister restaurant, Zinicola, is better).
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Giovanna is rated 4.7 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jan 14, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 9 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

Fried Calamari$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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