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Giovannis Restaurant

3.8
3.8
17 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian
38 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AJ

About this restaurant

Cardiff's most popular Italian restaurant, situated in the heart of the City, Established in 1984. The Menu offers an extensive choice of pizza & pasta and specialities of fish & meat. Whether it is our special £9.95, 2 course lunch or our traditional Italian 'A La Carte' Menu, enjoy a night filled with friendly staff, great atmosphere & excellent value for money and you never know, you could be sitting next to Sir Tom Jones, himself...

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch: Monday - Sunday: 10:00AM - 12:00PM, Lunch: Monday - Thursday: 12:00PM - 3:00PM; Friday - Sunday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM, Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30PM - 11:00PM; Friday - Sunday: 4:00PM - 11:00PM.
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Fraioli
  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Parking details
    There are many options: From The Marriot Hotel, or the newly built John Lewis & St Davids there are 2 Car Parks, for just £1 after 5:00pm! Parking is not a problem!
  • Public transit
    Dont worry about transport as there is a main taxi rank just outside as well as a main bus stop infront of the restaurant. The train station is also just a 2 minute walk from Giovannis.
  • Entertainment
    Giovannis is best known for the whole restaurant coming alive with the italian classics, like Volare, Thats Amore, etc... Where you can dance & sing the night away, whilst enjoying your favourite food and a chance to meet the stars! Buona Appetito, Ciao Ciao
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 17 people are saying

Giovannis Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience

NoiseModerate

17 Reviews
  1. CerianJ

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 July 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff are very friendly and food is outstanding, been 3 times now for their £10 for 2 course lunch - outstanding value

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 19 June 2011

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I the impression that the restaurant was a finely tuned money making machine. The staff were very efficient in their duties, but we were felt feeling a bit overlooked as people. I felt the dining experience was rushed a little.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 June 2011

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was lovely and the atmosphere was nice we went at 6pm for an early dinner before a show and the restaurant was packed. Will definitely visit again.

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  4. CliffS

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 May 2011

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was busy but you were never ignored, food looked and tasted excellent.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 21 May 2011

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant very busy as it was Heineken cup final which in its self is ok but we waited 65 mins for our food, far too long and we only got it then as we went and complained.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 April 2011

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice Italian restaurant in the heart of Cardiff. Food was well presented and tasty, however if you had more than one course could be classed as excessive. The ambiance in the restaurant was good but the back ground music was far to loud. However would recommend a visit.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night with brilliant food.Sevice was excellent, and they knew it was a special occasion and played a song for us. Also knew that mu husband only drank non alcoholic beer, and had made sure that there was some in stock. Very impressed.Will definately eat there again.

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  8. Steve

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly helpful staff, quick service and lovely food.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2011

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    2nd time at this restaurant recently. Food and service excellent. Portion size large and great tasting. Only problem, they had run out of french fries. Having said that, the roasties we had instead were probably the best I have ever tasted! Would highly recommend and will return again.

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  10. TrishP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant, full of atmosphere, with very efficient and friendly service. It was our daughter's birthday (which I mentioned on the on-line booking form) and the waiters mad a real fuss of her which haleped to make it a very memorable evening. A quick chat with Giovanni was the icing on the cake!

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FAQs

Giovannis Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 029 2022 0077.

Giovannis Restaurant is rated 3.8 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. South Wales
  4. Cardiff City & County
  5. Cardiff

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38 The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AJ

Additional information

  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch: Monday - Sunday: 10:00AM - 12:00PM, Lunch: Monday - Thursday: 12:00PM - 3:00PM; Friday - Sunday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM, Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30PM - 11:00PM; Friday - Sunday: 4:00PM - 11:00PM.
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are many options: From The Marriot Hotel, or the newly built John Lewis & St Davids there are 2 Car Parks, for just £1 after 5:00pm! Parking is not a problem!
  • Public transit
    Dont worry about transport as there is a main taxi rank just outside as well as a main bus stop infront of the restaurant. The train station is also just a 2 minute walk from Giovannis.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Fraioli
  • Entertainment
    Giovannis is best known for the whole restaurant coming alive with the italian classics, like Volare, Thats Amore, etc... Where you can dance & sing the night away, whilst enjoying your favourite food and a chance to meet the stars! Buona Appetito, Ciao Ciao
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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