Giana Restaurant + Bar

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   Ryan

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   We visited Gianas for college graduation dinner. The atmosphere inside the main dining room was ok. It was extremely loud to the point where we were borderline screaming just to hear one another. Our server was very nice, she was not super attentive but all the servers there seemed very overworked. The cocktails were about average for an upscale restaurant and were served quickly. The food was by far the worst part of the experience. To start, we ordered the calamari as an appetizer. It was served with a buffalo/hot sauce which was just strange. I ordered the steak tips cooked medium. They came out 5 minutes after the other five guests at my table were served their entrees. After cutting into the steak tips, they were way overdone, even pushing well done. The steak tips came with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach as well. The cream sauce was broken and the mashed potatoes were somewhat bland and not very fluffy. Our group had also ordered the truffle pasta, chicken piccata, and two pizzas. The truffle pasta also had a broken cream sauce. The chicken piccata was so lemony it was very tart. The pizzas were about average, nothing special but they were not bad. Not to mention all the dishes with pasta are served with bucatini which is an odd choice for chicken piccata. Additionally (maybe a little picky), all entrees were served in a large bowl dish, even the steak tips, which the silverware kept sliding into. Some of these issues are excusable, however, for a $272 dinner these things are pretty important. All said and done, the bar could be fun to go to, but do not go for food.
   

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   Linda

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was amazing the food and service including the bartender and manager were excellent !! I will definitely be back!!!
   

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   Wismarc

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s always a good time every time I go to Giana specially Fridays or Sundays for football
   

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   Victor

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a fantastic experience! The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the service was top-notch. Highly recommend!
   

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   Emma

   VIP

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   food was disappointing but the atmosphere was good
   

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   David

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food along with good service made our Christmas Eve Dinner memorable. Chocolate chip cookie dessert a must.
   

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   Maureen

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed our Christmas Eve dinner at Giana's. There's a very nice selection of cocktails and beers. Also, a varied menu so you'll have great dining choices. Everything was delicious ! The atmosphere was modern but quite cozy. We look forward to our next visit.
   

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   Annette

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceeded our expectations. Every course was exceptionally good. Best dining experience in a long time. We live 45 minutes away but wouldn’t hesitate to dine here again.
   

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   Jan

   Naples

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 22, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Very large screen that overpowered the room and ambience. Room too small for such a large screen. Is it a fine dining or tavern??? Food okay. We would not recommend Gianas .
   

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    Michael

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is a great little restaurant/ bar for any occasion. It was my first time visiting, and the staff, food, drinks were excellent with a great selection of cocktails to chose from. I would highly recommend this place for a night out, business meeting, first date, anniversary, birthday, or even to hold an event. I will be back again!!
    

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