Giovanna

4.6

68 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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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Location
3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600
Phone number
(704) 910-3855
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Cranmer

Experiences

DJ night
$30.00 per person
Mar 8, 2025 only
Saturday day DJ Cover at the door enjoy international music, drinks and food Ask about VIP tables in private room $50 per table 4 people per table

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 68 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Giovanna, nestled in LoSo, is a delightful Italian dining spot renowned for its "amazing" homemade pasta, "outstanding" service, and "exquisite" dishes. With a warm ambiance, it's perfect for date nights or gatherings. While parking can be challenging, the "memorable" culinary experience and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

68 Reviews

M
Mariam
VIP
Charlotte
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious and service was good, warm and friendly by the chef/owner.
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Parrish
E. Tennessee
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was great everything was quick except getting the bill (our server became the bartender) which took over 30 minutes. The food on the other hand was hit or miss. Appetizers Arancini - Good, not great Meatballs - Pass, weak flavor Caesar Salad - Pass, it is so odd and salty. Not like any Caesar I've ever had. Mains Papparadelle with Wild Mushrooms - Good/missing something. Plating it was a mess and vaguely looked like dog food. Lasagna - Good Pizza with Prosciutto and Hot Honey - Ok, not a strong flavor except the honey Dessert Fior di Latte Gelato - Pass, it was gritty. Definitely not the "flower of milk". There was some type of bitter caramel on it. Unpleasant to be honest. Espresso - Good See pictures for reference. The atmosphere was OK until a large group came in and it became very loud. Parking is a struggle. It is very limited.
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Terry
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I was not prepared for a selected menu… but I will definitely go back the place was very nice
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Jackie
VIP
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our server was not very good. When we asked for a second bread basket she has saved. I’m not sure if we can get that for you. I’ll try. She also later brought the bread with no dipping oil vinegar and had to go back and get it. She did not fill our waters and was not very professional the food was OK. The dessert was a slither of a piece of cake and the salad was very small. Would not recommend going for a nice Italian dinner there’s so many other places in Charlotte.
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Jim
Charlotte
283 reviews
5.0
283 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. We liked the ambiance of soft light and a warm feel to the restaurant. Dan did a good job serving us. The Bronzino was perfectly cooked. The chicken and spaghetti was given a two thumbs up by a 100% Italian who knows her pasta and sauce. The Tinezzi Corvine wine was palate pleasing and paired well with the food.
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Marty
Charlotte
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent but the noise level was extreme.
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Kay
VIP
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the experience of eating here from beginning to end. Valet service parked our car. We went on Thursday night and added on an half price bottle of very good wine which the server helped us select. We tried all 3 salads, different but all very good. Then we tried the chicken Parmesan, lamb with risotto, and brazino. Each dish was perfect. Atmosphere was quiet and pretty. We are all looking forward to returning.
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Olivia
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Giovanna was a great experience! It’s located in LoSo, in an upcoming area. We ate some delicious arancini, calamari, and creamy mushroom pappardelle. The calamari was lightly breaded and lightly fried - not greasy at all. The pasta was homemade and incredible. The service was outstanding as well! Highly recommend for a date night. After, we headed over to play mini bowling at Supper Club, which is located right next door. Will be back again soon!
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Lawrence
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's our new go to Italian in the city. Highly recommend!
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Aimy
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating here and the food was so delicious. We enjoyed the atmosphere, ambiance, and service!
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Giovanna is rated 4.6 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(704) 910-3855
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Cranmer

Giovanna

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

DJ night

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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