Simply atrocious. We rang and booked a table for two and made a special trip into town from our Lake Okareka home only to find our table for two was a bar leaner about 450mm in diameter complete with high bar stools positioned hard against...the front window on a cold night. There was a conventional table for two with no reserved sign on it but when I enquired I was told that was not available. Given that we rang, I thought this was appalling, any good quality restaurant would have alerted would be patrons that the table was not the norm and given you an option. If we had known the type and position of the table we never would have booked and not made the trip into town. Just to top the evening off the following day we lodged an email complaint to management on their website which to date has been completely ignored. We have no idea as to the quality of their food but service was the worst and for sure we won’t be back.More

Lovely place to have dinner, such a great atmosphere and delicious food! Loved the alapina pizza. Will definitely be back!

Had a wonderful night out at Giovanni's restaurant our waitress Jade was super helpful she knew the menu well. We had lovely meal and a fun night. Highly recommend. Darryl and Kathryn

I went for dinner the other night with my girlfriend we had a delicious pasta and entree. The waitress jade was very helpful she was also very kind to us throughout our time at Giovannis. Will definitely be back.

Cute Italian spot for dinner. Lovely food and staff., we would recommend. The decor had us reminiscing about pre covid travels. Don’t let the location fool you, it’s a hidden gem.

Giovannis deserves every success. I have been three times now and without fail the service and food have been excellent . Don’t be put off by the location in the shopping centre; the decor is humble but interesting but the meals will definitely not leave...you disappointed. Every time we have been we have thoroughly enjoyed our meals and have always been well looked after. Nice to have staff who are friendly, accommodating and actually know the menu. Started with a superb bruschetta. Unsure what nut cheese was, our waitress explained it meant a blue cheese sauce with walnuts. On the ravioli it was divine. We shared a delicious side salad too. Too full for dessert! We will be back.More

My daughters organised delivery for my birthday after hearing I had not had a great day and was going to have to cook my own birthday dinner. A great surprise from them and a delicious meal. Simple Italian, which was tasty and filling. Yum!