Place Category: Italian and Outside Dining
Since 1976 Giovanni’s continues to serve Cleveland outstanding Italian cuisine & a unique dining experience. Giovanni’s has been awarded the Di Rona, AAA & Wine Spectator Award, Cleveland Magazine “Silver Spoon” Award (Best Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Restaurant in Northern Ohio) several times over the years. The wine cellar, classified as one of the country’s finest with over 800 selections, earned Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.
Giovanni's Ristorante Luncheon Menu
Menu and pricing subject to changeAntipasti
Chefs Collection of Interesting Things 16
House cured meats and pates, house-madericotta, assortment of eclecticgarniture*House-Smoked Salmon 18
Salmon tartare, caper, brioche, horseradish mascarpone, red onion, eggClassic Shrimp Cocktail 18
House-made cocktail sauce*Steak Tartare 16
Roasted bone marrow, fried egg yolk, mustard seed, radish, toast, anchovy-parsley pestoCalamari Fritti 12
Pickled vegetables, lemon-chili aioliMeatballs 12.00
Tomato, chilies, bruleed fontina, garlic toastStuffed Banana Peppers 12
House-made sausage, marinara, pecorinoItalian Wedding 9
Veal meatballs, chicken, spinach, pecorino 9Insalata
Add roasted chicken breast $5, add seared Verlasso salmon 7Burrata 14
Roasted tomato, garlic toast,EVOO, balsamic*Caesar 10
Artisan romaine, Parmigiano, garlic croutons, house dressing*“Wedge” 10
Baby iceberg, crispy housebacon lardons, gorgonzola, confit tomatoes, house picklesBelgian Endive 11
Balsamic figs, apples, gorgonzola dolce, almonds*Prosciutto and Grapefruit 14
Arugula, pistachio, goat cheese, fennel, grapefruit vinaigretteSwiss Chard 14
Farro, peas, local feta, raw corn, fennel, black pepper-honey vinaigrette, radish, celery seed*Pickled Beets 10
Chefs garden greens, walnuts, local goat cheese, lemon-basil vinaigrette
Chefs Garden Mixed Greens 10
Strawberries, red onion, raspberry vinaigrettePasta
Potato Gnocchi 17
Sausage, tomato, garlic, pickled chilies, pecorinoPenne 16
Chefs garden spinach, roasted chicken, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, brusselsCavatelli 16
Tomato, parmigiano, sauce bologneseLinguini 17
Clams, mussels, capers, chilies, white wine brodoCappellini 15
Anchovy, chilies, garlic, capers, onions, tomato, EVOOSecondi
*Horseradish Crusted Verlasso Salmon 18
Thrice cooked frites, simple salad, sauce bearnaisePan Seared Scallops 20
Potato cake, fennel, spinach, mushrooms, brown butter, lemon, parsleyOhio Amish Chicken Parmigiano 16
Cappellini, slow roasted marinara, bruleed fontinaOhio Amish Chicken Francaise 16
Crisp potato cake, house pancetta, brussels, mushrooms, lemon, capersOhio Amish Chicken Salad 16
Pesto aioli, mixed greens, grated carrot, tomato, parmigiano, white balsamicCrusted Ohio Berkshire Pork Cutlet 15
Served with either, penne alla vodka, linguini bolognese, cappellini marinara, or chefs garden simple saladVeal Scallopini 21
Crisp potato cake, mushrooms, spinach, marsalaPannini
all sandwiches are served with either a simple salad or thrice cooked frites with house ketchup*Gio’s Burger 15
LTOPSS, 7 yr cheddar “single”, everything briocheClassic BLT 13
House-cured berkshire pork bacon, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, house brioche, house mayoGiovanni's Ristorante Dinner Menu
Menu and pricing subject to changeAntipasti
*Smoked Salmon 19
Salmon tartare, horseradish mascarpone, capers, red onion, chives, eggs mimosa, EVOO, toastChefs Collection of Interesting Things 24
House-made terrines and pates, house-made whipped ricotta, and an assortment of eclectic garniture of a fanciful nature*Steak Tartare 18
Roasted bone marrow, fried egg yolk, mustard seed, basil pesto, garlic toast*Seafood Board MP
Maine lobster, jumbo shrimp, lemon, pickled vegetables, sauce gribiche*Belon Oysters 16
Tomato-horseradish ice, vodka infused celery, fried capers, chives, flavored pipettes*Lobster Salad 27
Maine lobster, radish, shaved fennel, frisee, champagne vinaigrette, chipsCiabatta Crusted Calamari Steak 17
Asparagus, mushrooms, lemon, capersItalian Wedding Soup 10
Veal meatballs, spinach, pastina, pecorinoInsalata
*House-Pickled Beets 14
Local chevre, mixed greens, candied walnuts, lemon-basil vinaigretteBelgian Endive Salad 15
Balsamic glazed pork belly, apples, gorgonzola, candied almonds, balsamic figs, EVOO*”Wedge” 14
Baby iceberg, bacon lardons, pickles, confit tomatoes, gorgonzola*Prosciutto and Grapefruit 15
Giancarlo tanara Prosciutto, mixed greens, shaved fennel, pistachio crusted goat cheese, balsamic, grapefruit vinaigretteBurrata 16
Roasted tomato, basil, EVOO, balsamic, garlic toastPesce
*Seared Scallops 38
Cauliflower, pea tendrils, asparagus, ginger, fennel, pistachio, pink peppercorn, juniper, lemon, parsleyCioppino 48
Halibut, scallop, shrimp, lobster, clams, mussels, polenta, tomato, garlic, chilies, lemon, seafood brodoHorseradish Crusted Halibut 40
Sweet corn, carrot, radish, potato, spinach, sweet corn veloute*Seared 60 South Salmon 36
Roasted beets, potato, asparagus, orange, spinach, fennel, buckwheat sablet, orange bourbon glazeDover Sole 65
Potato puree, haricot verts, lemon, capersPasta
Cavatelli 28
Sauce bolognese, tomato, pecorinoVeal Cannelloni 29
Prosciutto, tomato, veal ragout, fontinaPappardelle 29
Elysian Fields lamb ragout, roasted tomato, mint butterPotato Gnocchi 28
Sausage, tomato, chilies, pecorino, EVOOLinguini 45
Lobster, clams, mussels, scallops, tomato, chilies, seafood brodoCappellini 26
Anchovy oil, tomato, capers, chili flakes, basil, EVOOPenne 26
Pancetta, vodka cream sauceCarne
*New Creation Farms Berkshire Pork Chop 40
Roasted fennel, house sausage, mostarda di frutta, salt baked potatoes, apples, natural jusElysian Fields Lamb Loin Chops 49
“scalloped” risotto, fennel, asparagus, cauliflower, pearl onions, radish, garlic butter, natural jus*Milk Fed Veal Chop 58
Polenta fries, garlic butter, cauliflower-spinach gratin, natural jusMilk Fed Veal Chop Parmigiano 48
Cappellini, slow roasted marinara, bruleed fontinaMilk Fed Veal Scallopini 42
Crisp potato cake, spinach, roasted peppers, artichokes, lemon, capersOhio Beef Short Rib 45
Polenta, brussels, bacon, mushrooms, giardinara, natural jus*Ohio Raised Bone-In Filet Mignon 55
Mushroom-fontina “tots”, pearl onion, charred endive, pickled mustard seed, herb butter, jus*Roasted Piece of Beast (for 2) MP
Each day we craft a roast specifically intended for your inner carnivore that waits patiently for moments like these you are welcome M.PContorni
Roasted potatoes 9
pearl onions, bacon, parsleySalt Baked Potatoes 9
EVOO, garlic, rosemaryWhipped Potatoes 9
Garlic, pecorino, toasted breadcrumbsBaked Polenta 9
Roasted tomato, basil pesto, fontinaOsso Buco Style Vegetables 9
Carrot, onion, brussels, veal jusBrussels Sprouts 9
Bacon, pickled mustard seedRoasted Cauliflower 9
almonds, raisins, balsamicHaricot Verts 9
Roasted tomato, basil, garlic, bread crumbsSauteed Spinach 9
Garlic oil, lemonRoasted mushrooms 12
Sage, brown butter, lemon, parsleyRoasted Asparagus 9
lemonGiovanni's Ristorante Dessert Menu
Menu and pricing subject to changeDOLCE
Butternut Squash 12
Cremeux, Maple-Mascarpone, Pecan, Apple, SpiceWarm Ricotta Zeppole 12
Chai CaramelFlourless Chocolate Cake 12
Hazelnut, Cocoa Nib, EspressoTiramisu 12
Mascarpone, Marsala, Espresso, ChocolateVanilla Bean Crème Brûlée 12
Snowville Creamery cream, biscotti crisps, fresh berriesGelato & Sorbetto 9
House-made, Assorted flavors