Excellent meal and experience today with Chef Gianni! It was a crazy busy day at Mt. Dora Art Fest and Gianni's entire staff was upbeat, professional and enjoying the day as much as we were. The food was authentic Italian cuisine from the appetizers to the dessert. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Came due to the reviews and it was a TOTAL miss. First of all, the staff and service was GREAT. No complaints about the staff. In regards to the food, one star - if that. The menu BRAGS about the chef being from Italy, but the food was SUPER bland and lacked flavor and salt. I got the Chicken pasta with spinach and prechuto. The sauce was PURE watered down, and the chicken was SUPER bland. My date had the Rigatoni bolognese, and the sauce and meat was also bland, no flavor. We were very confused on why this place had almost 5 stars when Olive Garden serves better more flavorful food than this place. Once more, the staff was great though. read more

My husband and I booked a last minute trip to Mt. Dora recently for a late birthday celebration. While exploring the beautiful streets of my old hometown, we came across Cafe Gianni. Nondescript and homey, the cafe instantly spoke to us. My husband had the rigatoni amateiciana and I had the chef's special, Sacchetini Pasta. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable even though our poor server was the only one servicing the entire dining room that evening. The finishing touch from the evening was Gianni coming out to ask us personally how much we enjoyed our dinner. If you like hot, fresh, authentic Italian cuisine, you'll want to give Gianni's a try. We'll certainly be back next time we're in town. read more

my boyfriend and i came here and were out within 45 minutes. fastest service we've ever had! came in, no reservation, got seated within 3 minutes, put in our order after about 5 - 10 minutes of being seated and looking at the menu and got our food in 10 minutes. everyone was so friendly and quick. the food was so good. if it wasn't so far away i'd come here frequently! bill came to about $48. portions are about the same you get at olive garden hut better quality and tasting food! read more

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Chef Gianni has created a superbly original and delightful restaurant in little (and busy) Mount Dora, Florida. There is a happy and friendly atmosphere here, and the Chef will most likely great you at the door, or during your meal. The waiters are professional and also helpful. The menu is creative, and the recipes are original and masterful. It would be an under-statement to say only that the food is delicious. It is refined and satisfying in a sophisticated way. For Valentine's Day, Chef Gianni created a special menu, and the sauces must have been simmering for hours. But that is typical here. With each meal over the last several years, we have felt that the food was prepared especially and uniquely for us. We will make a point of dining here each time that we visit the area. read more

Love this cozy beautiful restaurant. Owner and cook come around to make sure you are happy with your dinner. Best staff read more

Cafe Gianni - Upstairs atmosphere - Italian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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We were visiting a friend who now lives in Mount Dora and she had heard good things about Cafe Gianni, so we went there for dinner. We were quite pleased with our dinner. While the dining area is small, its comfortable and homey. Our waiter was delightful and very informative about the menu. All three of our entrees were delicious and generous in portion size. Considering the happy faces and compliments coming from guests at the other tables, it would seem that Cafe Gianni is a local favorite. Definitely a restaurant we would return to. read more

If you are a lover of amazing authentic Italian food then this restaurant is where you need to go. The food is excellent! The Pasta is cooked perfectly, thr sauce is impeccable, and the appetizers are delectable. Every dish I've had so far has been outstanding. I will definitely be back. read more

This place is a must eat!! Amazing food and the people are fantastic! When you get here ask for Adam to be your server. He is a great server, explains the flavor profile to where it all sounds good. Will come back again read more

Fabulous food! Amazing chef and service. Highly recommend this restaurant. European vibe.

Great Italian Food, hats off to Gianni with his home make pasta dishes. We had Gianni's signature dish! Purse shaped pasta stuffed with 4 Italian cheese, fresh pear in a shrimp and wine sauce. Also, had the Pork Ossobuco, no knife needed, falls off the bone with the brush of your fork. Excellent food and wait staff, thanks Megan and Lucy, we will be back.. read more

Had dinner at Cafe Gianni last night. We have eaten there many times and the food is always absolutely delicious. We ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese, Veal Scallopini and Smoked Salmon with Penne. All meals were over-the-top delicious. One of our dinner party is from Manhattan NYC, and said the bolognese is the best he has eaten anywhere. Cafe Gianni's has friendly, courteous and attentive service. Of course, we will be going back...again and again. read more

We have had the pleasure of dinning at Cafe Gianni numerous times. Each and every time the food, service and ambiance have been consistently 5 Star worthy. Chief Gianni takes time to ensure each dish is the highest quality of Italian cuisine. This visit we were served Rigatoni Bolognese, Vitello Marsala and Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta. All outstanding. Gianni has an extensive wine selection to perfectly pair with each menu item. Service is excellent, attentive, knowledgeable and delightful. The Chief will always make the rounds to visit each guest for their thoughts. We highly recommend Cafe Gianni as one of the very top restaurants in Mound Dora! read more

My husband & I were heading to the 'Bavarian Haus' in Mount Dora for lunch. Unfortunately, they happened to be closed, however, we decided to try 'Gianni's Italian Restaurant' right next door. We had an absolutely wonderful experience! Gianni's signature dish was not like anything we have ever had. Dining at Gianni's was an absolutely stunning experience from start to finish. Gianni himself even came out to greet the tables and make suggestions regarding his dishes. We will definitely be back soon! read more

First please forgive me as we ended up here by mistake, which is a story in unto itself. So I wasn't prepared for what I experienced. It all started with an error that ultimately lead our group here. We arrived around 4:30 on a Sunday and we're taken upstairs where additional tables, but we were comfortable with the additional space. The menu is non descript so use the pics and order with your eyes. I can't tell you what the others ate, but I had the Penne Shrimp Bianco and was blown away. Ive spent a good amount of time in Tuscany, Sardinia and Campania and this dish took me back to those memories. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, maybe bathed is a better term as they were tender and really good. I love capers and this dish had just enough briny hint to break the creaminess of the sauce making it lighter than it is. I was completely engrossed with my meal that I didn't utter a word during dinner - and I am told that that was a treat by itself... I will seek opportunities to come back here. Sorry, no pics as I said, we ended up here by accident. The next time I am ordering 2 meals, one for take out. read more

Cafe Gianni is a must visit when we come to Mount Dora. The vodka sauce and the chefs special are the best dishes we have ever had!

I came here or your ago and when I knew I was coming back in the area I knew I had to visit again. The service is always impeccably quick and friendly. Both times I had the same thing: Italian sausage sandwich, with grilled green peppers. There marinara sauce is so tasty and everything is cooked to order. Their lunch special Italian sausage sandwich also comes with a decent size salad. It is seasoned with a tasty homemade Oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. I also tried the La Rossa Moretti Red beer. With 18% alcohol, this beer packs a punch and has a nice nutty finish. This is a must visit if you are in Mount Dora. read more

Cafe Gianni - Italian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Outstanding! I am always apprehensive to eat Italian food while away from home. My sister recommended that we do since she had been here and really enjoyed her meal. I ordered the penne vodka and added sausage, she ordered the eggplant. The vodka sauce was perfect, so creamy and the sausage was delicious. The eggplant was also sooo good. Portions were more than enough, had to take some penne home. If you want a truly delicious Italian meal, don't think twice. Definitely visit cafe Gianni. Take it from a New Yorker that only eats Italian food in Little Italy, Bronx NY, this is a gem! read more

The food and service are exceptional. The menu has many options and you can tell Gianni really takes pride in all he does. You can't go wrong with any item on the menu. Definitely give this place a try! You won't regret it! read more

Excellent home made Italian food and family oriented as well. Also, Chef Gianni comes out and makes his rounds and small talks which is always a good sign! read more

Absolutely fantastic!! The chef makes the food and comes out to bring it to your and see how you are liking everything. He even came out and filled up our wine glasses. Caprese was delicious, and the pasta was too (I had penne vodka and husband has rigatoni bolognese). If you like Italian, check them out for sure!! read more

My wife and I really enjoyed this spot- central location in Mount Dora with a friendly staff and really good food. Highly recommend the bolognese. We will be back to try more from the menu! read more

Mu husband ordered some shrimp and pasta dish. The sauce was very tasty, but the shrimp was rubbery. I ordered the duck, and it was probably the worst duck I've ever had. Rubbery skin, both the breast and leg were cooked to the same temperature--way overcooked and dried out. the Chianti sauce was just weird. I mentioned it to the waiter and he couldn't have cared less. Oh, and the music! Torture! Horribly, depressingly slow Sinatra tunes. read more

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS FOOD ! everything was fresh and authentic . I keep gong back every time I visit Mount Dora. we also recommend Sr. George. He was our server and he knew all the answers and the best recommendations for us. please give him a try. we are from Boca raton and Shaw return. thank you Sr. George. read more

Few mixed opinions based on the group I was with. Most of our meals were pretty good, typical Italian food, decent portion sizes for the pasta dishes. Other dishes were a little on the smaller side. Now the issue is when booking the reservation I confirmed they could accommodate for vegans, I was told yes. At the restaurant we also confirmed with the waiter and a few dishes were confirmed to be vegan. Well a few in our party ordered the VEGAN dish and guess what, not vegan. An apology was not really given and only a discount of 10% was given on meals that couldn't be enjoyed. Butter is not vegan as it is a dairy product and that could be a huge issue for someone, especially when ordered to not contain it. Had a more appropriate response been given it would have left me with a better review of here. read more

Food was great! Service was terrific! The restaurant was not very full but the atmosphere was enjoyable. I've not ever had a bad meal here. read more

We went for lunch and had a great experience! The food was so fresh and delicious. Our waitress was wonderful. They have very generous portion sizes. read more

Oh my GAH!! Best Italian food I've ever had! The owner is such a sweet soul and adds a perfect touch to the atmosphere! We've lived in Mount Dora for 10 years and can't believe we just went for the first time!! read more

Cafe Gianni - Italian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

I felt like in a tourist-trap kind of restaurant. Extremely overpriced food . My son is celiac and we've ordered and paid more for a "gluten free" pasta dish that end-up being regular pasta and gave him a bad reaction minutes after we left the place. Most of the overpriced food tasted okay, but the $7 dollars add on chicken breast was a nightmare - dried, rubbery and tasted badly reheated . I am only giving 3 stars because the server was really professional and attentive. We will not return. read more

Dinner with wife and parents on second trip to Mt. Dora. Recommended by owners of Grandview B & B where we stayed. Several restaurants in town closed on Monday night so it was busy. Service was slow and it took multiple asks for our spread -too-thin server to get us napkins and bread. Despite that, we would give it another try because food was very good! I had Sacchettini, a delicious, creamy, rich pasta dish with a hint of sweetness from the pears. Wife and mom had penne vodka and they seemed to enjoy. Dad had linguine with clams and he loved it. Both couples shared a delicious and substantial house salad. Loved the grilled bread brought to the table. read more

Cafe Gianni - Sacchettini was delicious, unique dish I would definitely have again. Rich and creamy with a touch of sweetness from the pears! - Italian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Went on a Monday. Ugh this and sat outside. Server was extremely attentive! Food was above average. Nice atmosphere! The chef came out and thanked us for dining there. Would definitely return and absolutely recommend it! read more

Gianni's brings authentic and truly amazing Italian cuisine to the heart of Mt. Dora. This isn't a chain, it's Gianni's and while I love Italian food, I've never been very excited by food until my dinner at Gianni's. The service was fabulous, the meal incredible. This is a five star restaurant nestled in the quaint town of Mt. Dora. I would recommend anyone to give them a try. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Quaint Italian restaurant. Authentic food, very delicious. Party of 4 and the total was $83 with appetizers, so that is the price point you're looking at. Worth it. I had the Penne Vodka- delicious. The service was wonderful, the chef came to the table to make sure our meal was satisfactory. I definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone. read more

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I loveeee it here. The Sacchettini pasta is to die for. Also have had the bruschetta, Penne shrimp Bianco, and cannolis. All fabulous. Wait staff is friendly and personable. They can easily swap out pasta. It's an expensive night out but you will not be disappointed if you decide to splurge. read more

One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in central Florida. Gianni is incredible and our server Chris was fantastic. Highly recommended. read more

I came to Mt. Dora for the bicycle Festival and we found this restaurant looking for pizza. I was disappointed that they didn't have pizza. However, Rick the waiter suggested the special of the day Cannelloni fruto di Mari, OMG!!! That was heaven. The cannelloni were delicious fresh, cooked to perfection!!! Chef and owner Gianni Liverotti came to greet us and I think that was super nice of him. I will definitely will make this restaurant priority when I come back next year. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Took a friend here on a Friday night the weekend before Christmas. We found the service and welcome to be great. I had a chicken and Spinach pasta dish that was great. My friend also had a Pasta dish which she said was great as well. If you are looking for a great Italian Pasta dish I would definitely suggest Gianni's. read more

excellent cuisine accompanied by service an atmosphere that truly is second to none.. the flavors an seasoning in the dishes are a mirror of sicily , venice , sardinia cuisine.. very nice place to dine... prices are more than reasonable... we will be repeat customers wanna try the duck next... read more

We really enjoyed Gianni's. Fast friendly service and delicious food. Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. We had several different dishes and each was fantastic. We will definitely come back the next time we're in Mt. Dora read more

Wow! The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. Chef Gianni was able to cater to my sister's food allergy and create a wonderful meal she was able to enjoy! Lemon Cello cake was divine as well as his grandmother's tiramisu recipe! If you want REAL Italian food that is off the charts, go to Cafe Gianni for an authentic, delicious dining experience. read more