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    Giovannetti's

    4.9 (56 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Amy R.

    The reviews aren't wrong- this place is awesome. Tiny unassuming restaurant in a strip mall. With stars on the ceiling and outdoor seating this is a cute low key date spot. Service is excellent and so is the food. My favorite is that they have daily specials. I love the surprise and innovation of specials. Pasta dishes are amazing. The waitress told us they are going to expand and add a bar (they do already serve full bar/ alcohol). Can't wait to see what they do. Check out their amazing presentation of their food.

    Baby back ribs
    Pete R.

    We found Pizza and More not long ago and loved it. They suggested we try Giovannetti's, run by the same family. Giovannetti's opened not long ago in the space that was Felicia's. Felicia's was a regular spot for us so we are delighted to see another outstanding Italian restaurant in the same space! They have completely redone the space, turned it into one large dining room. Elegant and still a homey, welcoming vibe (see the photo). This would be a great spot for an event dinner, especially a romantic one. We had the calamari fritti, veal piccata, and baby back ribs from the special board. Everything was fantastic! The calamari was crispy, not chewy or greasy at all, and the sauces were excellent. The ribs were tender with a smoky sweet sauce. We will definitely be back!

    Chicken Marsala w/ Baby Vegetables and Penne pasta.
    Luis G.

    What a hidden gem we found. My first time at Giovannetti's and I was more than impressed with the food and atmosphere. I had the Chicken Marsala and it was absolutely amazing. They now have weekend lunch available and will soon be adding a bar and lounge area, making it a great spot to enjoy a delicious meal while watching sporting events. More lunch days are expected to come soon. You definitely need to check out the chef specials -- they all sound incredible. Highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try!

    Pollo al Marsala, Wild Salmon lunch special, Braised Tongue lunch special
    Mare G.

    This restaurant has made me love Italian food! I always thought of spaghetti or pizza as Italian food...not necessarily! I have had Pollo al Marsala at Giovannetti's twice - it was sooo good I had to go back & have it again. The staff are so friendly- personable & welcoming. They are enlarging, I think adding a bar but not sure exactly. It is a comfortable, cozy restaurant. I will be back-frequently! Wonderful!!! Oh wait! I forgot to tell you how good the limoncello cake we shared was - super! Highly recommended.

    Garlic bread and artichoke
    Savannah F.

    Service and ambiance were both great. Angela kept checking in with us and made the dining experience more positive throughout the night. I really like the paintings and ceiling lights. The lights are like shooting stars. They also had a Christmas tree outside. Food was okay, but either overly salty (carbonara) or overly sour (artichoke). We got another carbonara to-go with no additional salt but it was too oily. I liked the plating every time. Dessert was good. My favorite is spumoni cake. I will be back for that. It did have a bit of a grainy texture if you like that.

    Short Ribbed Stuffed Pasta in a Mushroom sauce

    My mom is a huge fan of this place and I've gotten their specials every time I've come here and they have all been amazing. The woman who runs the restaurant is incredibly friendly and welcoming and does a great job interacting with customers. Can't recommend their specials enough. The desserts are delicious as well.

    Bolognese with fresh cheese on top
    Darci M.

    What a hidden little gem in Vista! Loved being greeted at the door with a nice gentleman all dressed up! The menu has lots of selections with a posted seasonal selection that looks amazing! We chose 2 different dishes so we can taste and share! I believe our server was Shawn and he was amazing! We will be back for sure and share with others!

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    Tammy D.

    This place is so cute and the service is over the top. The menu is very diverse and they do have weekly specials on the blackboard. Plenty of parking available. So we ordered a chicken Parmesan and a salmon meal and a side of garlic bread. Each was very good. I will be returning back here for sure

    Vodka pasta
    Alyssa M.

    Drove by here many times and decided to stop in a few weeks ago. Friendly service and delicious food. We ordered the vodka pasta and the chicken masala. My husband said the chicken dish was a bit salty but still good. Tiramisu was amazing for dessert. Will be coming back for sure!

    Lucy B.

    Please come and visit this Restaurant not only the service is great but the food is definitely delicious

    Salad with burrata cheese, grapes, apples and almonds!
    Paula M.

    After reading all the 5-star reviews, I had to see for myself. We went for lunch on a Friday afternoon and the place was busy, but not packed. The ambiance is simple, but nice. The main star of this restaurant is the food and it did not disappoint. We shared their Salad Mele which was beautiful to behold, but also had so much flavor and the ingredients were really fresh. We also ordered a side of their homemade garlic bread with their delicious dipping which was great. For the main course I had the Chicken Marsala with loads of mushrooms served with perfectly prepared vegetables and some simple, but surprisingly tasty, homemade pasta. It was a very generous serving. My husband had their baby back ribs which were so lean and tender the meat just fell off the bones. Unfortunately, we were too full to try their homemade desserts, but we're already planning a return visit. Plus, the service is excellent and for the quality and generous portions, their prices are very fair. They are a great addition to Vista!

    No More Boring Cakes N.

    I've been several times ordering different items and each and every time I am blown away at the quality of the food. It doesn't get any better! I crave to eat at this local treasure and always look forward to going back! This is certainly a true gem tucked away in an unassuming strip center.

    Penne Ala vodka
    Alice-Anne A.

    Nice small Italian restaurant in Vista with friendly servers and a large menu to choose from. They have indoor seating as well as several tables in the front patio. Portions are large and can easily be shared. Recommend calling ahead for a reservation if have a larger party and on the weekends.

    Chicken Marsala with steamed vegetables and house pasta-- vodka sauce.

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    Food was good. Service was ok. A bit expensive ambience was ok. Maybe because it was an hour before closing time

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    Outstanding food, great service. Wonderful dessert! Great have them in Vista! Much larger space than when they were at Pizza & More.

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