Giovanni's On The Hill - Temporarily Closed

4.4

183 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Classic Italian food served in a warm and elegant atmosphere are the hallmarks of Giovanni’s. Since opening over 40 years ago, Giovanni’s friendly, attentive service reflects the exuberant personality and enthusiasm of the owner himself, Giovanni.

We offer a true dining experience that will make any meal a 'special occasion'. We also offer private rooms and banquet facilities for your special event needs.

“Giovanni’s on the Hill has always been the standard here for service, food and atmosphere,” says Joe Bonwich, restaurant critic for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. “It’s the whole package for high-end Italian dining: table side preparation, waiters in formal attire, a place to go for a memorable occasion. You don’t find those things much anymore.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Dessert, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(314) 772-5958
Website
http://www.giovannisonthehillstl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Frank Gabriele
Catering
Have the Giovanni's experience catered to your home or office! We can arrange a take out meal, cater a meeting, or provide a private dining experience in your own home. We will cater to your budget!
Private party facilities
With banquet facilities for parties and receptions up to 110, Giovanni's is the perfect place in St. Louis to celebrate weddings, special occasions with family and friends or corporate events.
Private party contact
Gerard: (314) 772-5958

Location
5201 Shaw Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Neighborhood
The Hill
Cross street
Marconi
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Caponata di Melenzane con Peperoni Rossi Arrostiti
Cold stew of eggplant with capers, olives, onions and balsamic vinegar
Antipasto Italiano
A variety of imported cheeses, olives, prosciutto, mortadella, genoa salami and grilled vegetables
Carpaccio di Manzo con Parmigiano e Gocce di Tartufo
Carpaccio of beef, shaved parmigiano, truffle and lemon vinaigrette
Prosciutto di Parma e Mozzerella Fresca
Prosciutto and fresh mozzerella
Salmone Affumicato con Marscapone
Norwegian smoked salmon with mascarpone cheese and capers

Antipasta Caldi

Antipasta Caldi
Soup of the day
Calamari e Zucchini Fritti
Squid and zucchini lightly dusted with semolina flour and flash fried
Cannellone Amalfitano
Homemade tube pasta stuffed with veal, vegetables finished with Bolognese and Bechamel sauce
Gamberoni con Salsa Cognac
Jumbo shrimp and roasted garlic in a brandy cream sauce
Polpette Molisana
Veal, beef and pork meatball served with tomato puree

Insalate

Insalata di Cesare
Traditional homemade Caeser Salad
Insalata della Casa
Assorted greens, cherry tomatoes, and sweet red onions with extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette
Mozzarella Caprese con Pesto
Beefsteak tomato with Bufala mozzarella, fresh basil pesto with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

La Pasta E Risotto

Pappardelle alla Bella Oprah
Pasta created for Oprah Winfrey on her last visit to Giovanni's - Wide, flat noodles with fresh tomato, basil pesto, and imported ricotta cheese
Lasagnetta di Melenzane
Traditional lasagna with fresh Ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, ground beef and fresh tomato
Linguine alle Vongole Veraci
Linguine with cultivated white water clams and roasted garlic in a white wine sauce
Cannelloni Amalfitana
Homemade tube pasta stuffed with veal, vegetables finished with Bolognese and Bechamel sauce
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Tubular pasta with pancetta, sweet onion, tomato, and aged Pecorino cheese
Fettuccine alla Romana con Prosciutto
Homemade fettuccine noodles with Prosciutto di Parma and fresh Parmigiano cheese
Farfalline del Presidente Reagan
Bow-tie pasta with flakes of salmon and parmigiano cheese in cream sauce. This pasta was created for President Ronald Reagan in August 1981
Rigatoni con Gambaretti al Forno
Oven baked Rigatoni pasta with rock shrimp, zucchini and fresh tomato
Capellini con Aglio e Olio
Thin spaghetti with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and Parmigiano cheese
Gnocchi con Ricotta e Peperoncino
Potato dumplings with Ricotta cheese, fresh tomato sauce and red peppers
Risotto con Aragosta
Arborio rice with lobster and fresh tomato

Specialita Italiane

Scaloppini di Vitello del Giorno
Veal scaloppini of the day
Veal Saltimbocca alla Giovanni's
Scaloppini of veal with fresh sage, prosciutto, fontina cheese in a white wine sauce
Costoletta di Vitello al Tartufo Nero
Marinated, grilled veal chop with black truffle sauce
Veal Cotoletta alla Parmigiana con Melenzane
Veal cutlet with fresh tomato sauce, fontina cheese and eggplant
US Prime New York Strip Steak alla Siciliana
16oz prime beef strip steak lightly breaded and grilled
Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia con Funghetti Trifolati
Grilled filet with sauteed wild mushrooms and fresh rosemary
Petto di Pollo alla Parmigiano
Chicken breast with fresh tomato and parmigiano cheese
Involtini di Pollo alla Presidente Bush
Chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, asiago cheese, and spinach, dusted in bread crumbs

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
1.4Value

Noise • Moderate

183 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This review is based on the many times we have dined at Giovanni's On The Hill. Unfortunately ten days before our reservation the restaurant burned so we had to change our plans. The ambiance would be described as elegant Italian. The food has always been good, sometimes spectacular. The service has been spotty ranging from annoying to wonderful.
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Lily
St. Louis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
If you want an old school experience this is it. Very traditional food and ambiance. It was good but I do prefer more contemporary fare that is a bit more creative and light. Plan on an early evening as we were kindly asked to leave at 9:45pm as we were the only table remaining to chat after dessert.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So this place is super old school and even though it's old fashioned, the food is truly tasty. Love how the owner and his wife are dressed and greeting guests at the door. I have been coming for more than 30 years and still love it.
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Winelover32
St. Louis
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was terrible. My husband got extremely sick after eating here. There were weird interactions going on We will not be back.
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KimV
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner!! The service was excellent!! We will definitely go there again!!
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very polite made you feel like they were genuinely glad we came. Service was quick and very friendly.
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Softballfan
VIP
St. Louis
71 reviews
3.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Double-date dinner reservations with my husband and friends. We made early dinner reservations as we had plans after. We were greeted upon entering the restaurant and seated immediately. The restaurant was virtually empty when we arrived, but again we made early reservations. Tom was our server for the night and did an excellent job of checking on us and ensuring we had everything we needed throughout the night. The atmosphere was a bit more formal than we expected, but Tom was a good conversationalist and kept the mood light. Food was well-prepared and portions were more than adequate. We were surprised at the end of the night with complimentary shots of limoncello for the table after telling Tom of our travels to Italy in 2013 and how much we enjoyed visiting the island of Capri. Very nice touch! Food is a bit overpriced, in my opinion (I'm a big pasta lover and have been to numerous establishments here and abroad), but overall a good experience.
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EmilyF
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic home made food finished tableside. I loved every bit of it.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is great, classy. The service excellent. The best part was when Giovanni, the owner for over 40 years, cooked our meal for us by the table! The food was delicious. Especially the pesto dish made with tomato.
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MrMikeB
VIP
St. Louis
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very unique dining experience, with first-class service. The food is good but not outstanding. None of us was overly impressed but we all agreed that we would go back for another business meeting if we needed a quiet place to eat, drink, and talk.
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Giovanni's On The Hill - Temporarily Closed is rated 4.4 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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5201 Shaw Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Additional information

Cross street
Marconi
Neighborhood
The Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Dessert, Sicilian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Frank Gabriele
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.giovannisonthehillstl.com/
Phone number
(314) 772-5958
Catering
Have the Giovanni's experience catered to your home or office! We can arrange a take out meal, cater a meeting, or provide a private dining experience in your own home. We will cater to your budget!
Private party facilities
With banquet facilities for parties and receptions up to 110, Giovanni's is the perfect place in St. Louis to celebrate weddings, special occasions with family and friends or corporate events.
Private party contact
Gerard: (314) 772-5958

Giovanni's On The Hill - Temporarily Closed

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Antipasti Freddi

Caponata di Melenzane con Peperoni Rossi Arrostiti

Antipasto Italiano

Carpaccio di Manzo con Parmigiano e Gocce di Tartufo

Prosciutto di Parma e Mozzerella Fresca

Salmone Affumicato con Marscapone

Antipasta Caldi

Antipasta Caldi

Calamari e Zucchini Fritti

Cannellone Amalfitano

Gamberoni con Salsa Cognac

Polpette Molisana

Insalate

Insalata di Cesare

Insalata della Casa

Mozzarella Caprese con Pesto

La Pasta E Risotto

Pappardelle alla Bella Oprah

Lasagnetta di Melenzane

Linguine alle Vongole Veraci

Cannelloni Amalfitana

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Fettuccine alla Romana con Prosciutto

Farfalline del Presidente Reagan

Rigatoni con Gambaretti al Forno

Capellini con Aglio e Olio

Gnocchi con Ricotta e Peperoncino

Risotto con Aragosta

Specialita Italiane

Scaloppini di Vitello del Giorno

Veal Saltimbocca alla Giovanni's

Costoletta di Vitello al Tartufo Nero

Veal Cotoletta alla Parmigiana con Melenzane

US Prime New York Strip Steak alla Siciliana

Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia con Funghetti Trifolati

Petto di Pollo alla Parmigiano

Involtini di Pollo alla Presidente Bush

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