Giovanni`s Family Restaurante in Cincinnati

Waitress...well she wasn't having her best day, forgot out salads but hey, it happens. We took them home and had the next day so that worked out. Either way, the food was right up there with the best in the city! Freshly prepared and delightful--so good I forgot to get the pictures of the shells or the chicken house special and nearly forgot about the garlic knots! Obviously delicious!! Highly recommend this off the path place!

We have dined here twice for birthday celebrations. Each time the food has been delicious and the staff friendly. The owners typically sit in a booth to the side and make sure to come to the table to check on how you are enjoying your foo. Homemade recipes, room for a group (ours was 12), and a great family atmosphere make this our go-to place for celebratory family meals.

Yummy and tbe garlic knots are worth tbe cost and drive! Owner comes to the table personally. Very good service e!

My kids and I were traveling and accidentally stumbled upon this place and I have to say it was one of the best happy accidents I've ever had! As soon as you walk in you smell the quality of the food. Our server was wonderful and the owner came by after our meal to check on us as well (very sweet). THE FOOD!!!! Oh my goodness!!!! It was absolutely delicious!!! Hands down the best Italian food I've had at a restaurant! I'd drive 3 hours from my house just to eat here! It may not look like much from the road but as soon as you smell and taste the food and experience the waitstaff you will be pleasantly surprised!

I like this place very much. It has a special spirit. The cuisine is great. the service is efficient and the crew is courteous. The price is fair. very much recommend.

I’ve been to Italy a lot and this is the most authentic Italian I’ve had in Cincinnati. Amazing lasagna, addictive pizza had the cannolis reminded me of my Sicilian great aunts. If you want a low key down home authentic Italian dinner without having to fly to Italy this is your place.

This was our first time, and I'm sorry I just found this place! This is NOT the pasta that pizza joints make to flesh out their menus. This is real, this is home made, this is what you're looking for. It's also not a one dollar sign $ place, nor should it be, so if you're looking to spend a little more for a really good meal, you gotta try this place!

Great food, first time doing take out and had a sausage roll, pepperoni roll and the Garlic knots, all were AWESOME

Stopped in while traveling and didn’t think it was going to be all that much from the sign but decided to go in anyway and I’m so happy we did because the food was so incredibly good!!!! The staff was very friendly and the owner was also very nice! Amazing place!

Delicious hamemade pasta, sauces, fresh plate preparation makes for a fantastic meal. Don't go there if you're in a hurry. It takes time to prepare every plate from scratch. Enjoy your drinks & salad, then enjoy your company at the table. When your food arrives you will cap off a great evening of food & friends.

My husband and I love this restaurant! Very clean. Friendly service. You do wait a while for your food but it's made fresh and served hot. Leaves time to enjoy a bottle of wine before dinner. We have tried several dishes and they've all been delicious. Great Italian gem on the West side.

The place is well kept and the staff is friendly. ill definitely be back as the para was fresh and flavorful without the salty-ness like the soup. A great place to go for really good pasta minus the mega price.

This is definitely one of the best place to eat in the area. Every time I come to this place I am profoundly satisfied. They hold their high standard service and the highest level of food they give. You can never go wrong with this place. Highly recommended.

We came to this spot for a meeting. my friend recommended this spot. Well, it was a winning. The staff were extremely nice and we had a fantastic feeling. The meal was delicious. We had a great time and we shall definitely come back again. We recommend this place to all.

They definitely take pride in their food! If you want authentic Italian food, I highly recommend Giovannis! Just please don’t be in a rush!

I was recommended to eat here by an attorney, and we know they are never wrong, lol. It was by and far some of the best Italian I have ever had, and I have been to Italy. The owner walked around to the tables to greet his guest and chat about the food. He shows a true passion to his craft. The atmosphere was enjoyable even among the covid-19 pandemic. I will be visiting here again! My order was a taste sampler, the Italian sausage appetizer and the cannoli for dessert.