Zucchini Fritti
Fried Zucchini Sticks, Creamy Garlic Dressing
Eperlani Fritti
Fried Lake Smelts, Tossed with Herbs and Spices
Bruschetta
Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Toasted Bread with Grated Parmigiano
Calamari Fritti
Lightly Dusted Fried Squid, Seafood Sauce
Cozze alla Marinara
Fresh Mussels with Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine Sauce
Lumache dello Chef
Escargot with Garlic Butter,Cream, Mushrooms & Cheese
Salsiccia
Diced Italian Sausage, Hot Peppers, Black Olives and Tomatoes
Capesante
Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops, Shaved Fennel Salad, Sun-dried Tomato Paste
Gamberoni Freddi
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Asparagus Garnish, Cocktail Sauce
Involtini di Zucchini
Grilled Zucchini Ribbons Stuffed with Burrata Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Antipasto all Italiana
Assortment of Seasonal Italian Cured Meats, Cheeses and MarinatedPickled Vegetables
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thin Slices of Beef Tenderloin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Capers, Arugola &Parmigiano Shavings
Tortellini in Brodo
Veal Stuffed Pasta in a Veal Consommé
Stracciatella
Veal Consommé with Egg &Parmigiano Cheese
Minestrone
Assorted Vegetables & Legumes in a Tomato Broth with Pasta
Zuppa del Giorno
Daily Soup
Pasta e Fagioli
Tuscan Bean Soup, Basil Pesto
Mista
Seasonal Greens, House Dressing
Bietola
Roast Yellow Beets, Red Endive, Avocado, Truffle Vinaigrette
Romana
Grilled Romaine Hearts, Spicy Walnuts, Pecorino Cheese,Creamy Citrus Dressing
Caprese
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Arugola
Crispy Prosciutto, Parmigiano Shavings, Lemon Vinaigrette
Ceci
Chick Peas, Roma Tomatoes, Grilled Red Onion, Lamb Tenderloin
Cesare
Young Romaine Leafs, Crispy Bacon Bits, Herbed Croutons, Parmigiano Cheese, Creamy Dressing
Tortellini alla Panna
Veal Stuffed Pasta, Cream, Parmigiano Cheese
Manicotti
Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Topped with Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce
Cannelloni
Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Meat, Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Topped with Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce
Lasagna
Layers of Fresh Pasta, Meat Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella & Parmigiano Cheese
Penne Calabresi
Tomato Sauce, Hot Peppers, Italian Sausage
Spaghetti con Polpette
Topped with Meat Sauce andHomemade Meat Balls
Agnolotti
Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Pasta, with Green Peas & Prosciutto, Creamy Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Cream, Egg Yolk, Pancetta and Parmigiano Cheese
Penne Boscaiola
Whole Wheat Penne, Prosciutto, Artichokes, Creamy Pesto Sauce
Piatto Assortito
Combination of Veal Parmigiana, Manicotti and Lasagna
Gnocchi e Mozzarella
Homemade Potato Dumplings, Tomato Basil Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella
Fettuccine Fresche
Corn Fettuccine, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes,Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs
Fettucine Alfredo
Egg Noodles, Cream, Parmigiano Cheese
Linguine Frutti di Mare
Fresh Seafood, Tomato, Garlic and White Wine Sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
Fresh Clams, Roast Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Wine
Vitello alla Fiorentina
Topped with Capicollo Ham, Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese, Cream Sauce
Vitello Parmigiana
Breaded Cutlet Topped with Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato SauceAccompanied by Spaghetti Bolognese
Vitello al Marsala
Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce
Vitello alla Capricciosa
Sea Scallops, Baby Shrimp, Tomato, White Wine
Vitello dello Chef
Jumbo Shrimp, Mushrooms, Creamy Cognac Sauce
Vitello alla Genovese
Mushroom Caps, Artichoke Hearts, White Wine, Lemon Sauce
Bistecca di Vitello
12 oz. Provimi Veal Chop, Mushroom Medley, Veal Jus
Filetto alla Don Giovanni
Filét of Veal, Asparagus, Parmigiano, Diced Tomatoes, Herbs, Cognac Demi-Glaze
Pollo Principessa
Chicken Breast Topped with Asparagus & Mozzarella Cheese, Creamy White Wine Sauce
Pollo Saltimbocca
Chicken Breast Topped with Prosciutto, White Wine, Lemon Sauce
Pollo alla Griglia
Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Herbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Parmigiana di Melenzane
Layers of Eggplant, Mozzarella and Parmigiano Cheese, Tomato Sauce
Gamberoni al Vino Bianco
Jumbo Shrimp, White Wine, Lemon, Fresh Herbs
Bruschetta
Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Toasted Bread with Grated Parmigiano
Zucchini Fritti
Fried Zucchini Sticks, Creamy Garlic Dressing
Eperlani Fritti
Fried Lake Smelts, Tossed with Herbs and Spices
Calamari Fritti
Lightly Dusted Fried Squid, Seafood Sauce
Cozze alla Marinara
Fresh Mussels with Red Onion, CherryTomatoes, Garlic, White Wine Sauce
Lumache dello Chef
Escargot with Garlic Butter,Cream, Mushrooms & Cheese
Antipasto all Italiana
Assortment of Seasonal Italian Cured Meats, Cheeses and MarinatedPickled Vegetables
Involtini di Zucchini
Grilled Zucchini Ribbons Stuffed with Burrata Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Gamberoni Freddi
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Asparagus Garnish, Cocktail Sauce
Salsiccia
Italian Sausage, Hot Peppers, Black Olives and Tomatoes
Salmerino Affumicato
House Smoked Arctic Char, Mascarpone Mousse, Salsa Verde
Capesante
Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops, Shaved Fennel Salad, Sun Dried Tomato Paste
Tartare del Giorno
Fresh Daily Tartare
Fegato DOca
Seared Foie Gras, Caramelized Pear, Oyster Mushrooms, Crostini
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thin Slices of Beef Tenderloin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Capers, Arugola & Parmigiano Shavings
Tortellini in Brodo
Veal Stuffed Pasta in a Veal Consommé
Stracciatella
Veal Consommé with Egg &Parmigiano Cheese
Minestrone
Assorted Vegetables & Legumes in a Tomato Broth with Pasta
Zuppa del Giorno
Daily Soup
Pasta e Fagioli
Tuscan Bean Soup, Basil Pesto
Mista
Seasonal Greens, House Dressing
Bietola
Roast Yellow Beets, Red Endive, Avocado, Truffle Vinaigrette
Arugola
Crispy Prosciutto, Parmigiano Shavings, Lemon Vinaigrette
Cesare
Young Romaine Leafs, Crispy Bacon Bits, Herbed Croutons, Parmigiano Cheese, Creamy Dressing
Romana
Grilled Romaine Hearts, Spicy Walnuts, Pecorino Cheese,Creamy Citrus Dressing
Caprese
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tortellini alla Panna
Veal Stuffed Pasta, Cream, Parmigiano Cheese
Manicotti
Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Topped with Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce
Cannelloni
Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Meat, Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Topped with Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce
Lasagna
Layers of Fresh Pasta, Meat Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella & Parmigiano Cheese
Agnolotti Capesante
Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Pasta, Large Sea Scallops, Creamy Tomato Sauce
Fettuccine Fresche
Corn Fettuccine, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes,Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs
Penne Arrabiata
Tomato Sauce and Hot Peppers
Linguine alle Vongole
Fresh Clams, Roasted Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Wine
Gnocchi e Mozzarella
Homemade Potato Dumplings, Tomato Basil Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella
Tagliatelle all Aragosta
Lobster Meat, Roast Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, Arugola, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Linguine Frutti di Mare
Fresh Seafood, Tomato, Garlic and White Wine Sauce
Piatto Assortito
Combination of Veal Parmigiana, Manicotti and Lasagna
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Cream, Egg Yolk, cPancetta and Parmigiano Cheese
Penne Boscaiola
Whole Wheat Penne, Prosciutto, Artichokes, Creamy Pesto Sauce
Spaghetti con Polpette
Topped with Meat Sauce and Homemade Meat Balls
Fettucine Alfredo
Egg Noodles, Cream, Parmigiano Cheese
Risotto ai Porcini
Arborio Rice, Porcini Mushrooms, Veal Broth
Risotto alla Pescatora
Arborio Rice, Light Tomato Sauce, King Crab, Grilled Seafood
Vitello Parmigiana
Breaded Cutlet Topped with Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato SauceAccompanied by Spaghetti Bolognese
Vitello alla Capricciosa
Sea Scallops, Baby Shrimp, Tomato, White Wine
Vitello alla Genovese
Mushroom Caps, Artichoke Hearts, White Wine, Lemon Sauce
Involtini di Vitello
Stuffed with Prosciutto and Bocconcini Cheese, Peppercorn Cognac Demi-glace
Vitello dello Chef
Jumbo Shrimp, Mushrooms, Creamy Cognac Sauce
Vitello al Marsala
Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce
Lombata di Vitello
Lombata di VitelloMarinated in Aged Balsamic, Porcini Mushroom Pesto
Vitello alla Fiorentina
Topped with Capicollo Ham, Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese, Cream Sauce
Filetto alla Don Giovanni
Filét of Veal, Asparagus, Mushroom Caps, Parmigiano, Diced Tomatoes, Herbs, Cognac Demi-Glaze
Filetto con Pancetta
Filét of Veal, Caramelized Red Onion, Pancetta, Chianti Jus
Bistecca di Vitello
12 oz. Provimi Veal Chop, Mushroom Medley, Veal Jus
Pollo Belpaese
Breaded Chicken Breast Filled with Spinach & Belpaese Cheese, Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Pollo Principessa
Chicken Breast Topped with Asparagus & Mozzarella Cheese, Creamy White Wine Sauce
Pollo Mediterraneo
Pan Roasted Chicken Supreme, Tomato Broth, Black Olives, Artichokes
Pollo Portofino
Chicken Breast Topped with King Crab & Mozzarella Cheese, Champagne Cream Sauce
Petto DAnatra
Pan Seared Duck Breast, Smoked Prosciutto, Fig Marmelade, Sweet and Sour Fashion
Filetto di Manzo
8oz. Filét Mignon Barolo Glazed Shallots, Crispy Prosciutto, Cipollini, Mashed Potatoes
Costolette D Agnello
Rosemary Crusted Rack of Lamb, Lemon Olive Oil, Lamb Jus
Gamberoni al Vino Bianco
Jumbo Shrimp, White Wine, Lemon, Fresh Herbs
Scampi
Broiled Scampi Tails, Saffron Risotto
Mare e Terra
5 Oz.Lobster Tail & 6 Oz. Filét Mignon Served with Seafood Risotto
Code D`Aragosta
Two 5 Oz. Lobster Tails, Seafood Pasta
Assortito di Mare Per Due
Lobster Tails, Alaskan King Crab, Sea Scallops, Jumbo Shrimp, Fresh Clams and Mussels, Seafood Pasta for Two
Tiramisú
Espresso and Liquor Soaked Italian Biscuits, Mascarpone Mousse
Dolce della Casa
Italian Sponge Cake, Liquor, Cream and Chocolate Pastry, Roasted Almonds
Panna Cotta
Chamomile Grappa Infused, Lemon Crisp
Crème Brûlée
Custard Topped with Carmelized Sugar, Vanilla Crumble
Torta al Formaggio
Amaretto Cheese Cake
Bigné al Cioccolato
Cream Filled Round Pastry Shells Rolled in Chocolate Fondûe. Served Cold
Frutti di Bosco
Crisp Tart Shell, Vanilla Custard, Wild Berries
Gelatini Misti
Miniature Fruit Sorbets
Tartufo al Cioccolato
Chocolate Ice Cream, Vanilla Filling, Cacao
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It was a busy nite, the food was excellent and the service very professional, definately will return.
From what can remember, having been there over 4 years ago, the food was great and so was the service and value. However, when I returned, I was not impressed. Here is my take: First impressions: Upon entering, the host was very nice and proceeded to take me and my friend to our table. Before showing us to our table, another waiter offered to take our coats. I was impressed and immediately felt at home. Appetizers: We both ordered soup to start and the soup was very bland....completely flavourless....and this is coming from a girl that never uses salt, ever. The broth simply tasted like boiled hot water with tortellini in it. I had to ask for more parmesan cheese just to give it flavour. It didn't seem to help. I tried using the salt shaker but I think the salt had dried up around the holes because I couldn't get any salt out of the shaker. :/ Same goes for my friends soup, bland. So we were not impressed with our appetizers. Main course: My friend orderd Linguini Carbonara and I orderd Chicken Bella Paese. My friend liked her dish however the bacon was not cooked very well. There was fat on the bacon that gross her out. My chicken was delicious and they give you a lot! I couldn't finish it all. The white wine mushroom sauce that came with it was great but I noticed they used the cheapest mushrooms...the button-type kind. For a price tag of $20.00, they should have used the best ingredients. Aside from the chicken, the plate came accompanied with 2 tiny potatoes, a cauliflower head, a slice of carrot and slice of red pepper. I think they could have reduced the amount of meat and maybe threw in some more veggies or maybe salad or rice to balance things out. Dessert: We split a Tiramisu. It was delicious! Waiter: Our waiter was very nice but did not come around to ask us how our appetizers were. I think he may have observed that we were not impressed and probably wanted to avoid a complaint. He was a friendly waiter but he talked very fast and we both had a hard time understanding him. He was also very rushed when clearing our tables. Too much espresso or other substances in his blood, maybe. :/ Price: 2 gingerales, 2 soup, 2 main dishes, 1 dessert, 1 coffee, 1 tea - $75.00 (not including tip). Way, way overpriced!
The food was good but nothing remarkable but what was digusting was the price of their wine. First no wine menu was given, hence no forwarning of this. I asked for a glass of red wine and on the list that the waiter orally gave was an "Amarone" which I said I would take a glass. One of our other diners stated she would also have a glass of cabernet (red). I had a second glass with my meal. The price of my main course was reasonable at $17 but what was over the top was $18 per glass of wine (Amarone) and for my co-worker $11 a glass for her cabernet. Needless to say I will NOT ever be returning to this restaurant as it seems their mark-up on wines is much higher than any other restaurant in Ottawa. Shame on you.
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Billing itself as the best Italian restaurant in Ottawa, Giovanni assures its guests that time here will be well spent. Ideal for an important date or a romantic anniversary dinner, there is something on the menu for everyone here. A wide variety of scrumptious soups and appetizers will have guests throwing in the napkin before the main course even arrives.
View this Smart ListGiovanni’s excellent service, presentation of exquisitely traditional dishes, sophisticated interior decoration and extensive wine cellar are on the expensive side but unparalleled in the city. Pair one of the fancy soups like stracciatella (veal consommé with egg and parmesan cheese) with an assorted plate of veal parmesan, manicotti and lasagna. This kind of high-calibre dining experience wouldn’t be complete without some great wine and dessert like panna cotta or tiramisu to top it off.
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