The best slice of pizza in the Bronx i've been going to this pizzeria. Long time quality is still the best.

Attempted to eat lunch here... Asked about a bathroom and he said no. I asked where I could wash my hands before eating and he shrugged his shoulders- said it's closed. They have lost their mind if they think I'm spending $45 in fried shrimp and $28 on veal Parmesan without access to a restroom. I left and will not try this place again. Walked out read more

I came back here after a few years, place is in serious need of a facelift. (Looks the same since the 90's). Ordered chicken Frances, which is a typical Italian dish, and was brought chicken in a red spicy sauce. Not what I asked for. Waiter totally disregarded my complaint. Paid $150 for two entres and two sangrias. Vowed never to return. Food, service and atmosphere deserved 1/2 star. Avoid!!!!! read more

This is a Bronx neighborhood staple. You can never go wrong with Giovanni's Pizza. The pizza is delicious- crunchy crust, great marinera sauce and the perfect amount of cheese. One of my favorite pizza spots in the Bronx. The restaurant also delivers consistent Italian dishes. I love their chicken marsala and penne alla vodka with shrimp. If you're ever in the area and want to grab a drink, Giovanni's bar has a nice dim litt, jazz club music vibe to it and the customer service is always great. read more

Giovanni - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Chicken roll from hell. Takes effort to make it this bad. Overpriced as well. ............................. read more

Giovanni - Gross Chicken roll - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Hey! Was working in the Bronx area and found this spot for a quick lunch. Not sure about the lesser favorable reviews but my experience was very positive! Was promptly greeted by friendly staff, ordered 3 separate slice types (regular, margarita, and Sicilian) and sat in their dining area. Pizza was average to above average and I'm glad I chose this spot. If you're looking for solid pizza in this area of the Bronx go for it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Iam sorry i used to love this place my wife and sister inlaw and my nephew went and theu love the food like always.. they order out for me it was there steak salad and the calamaris.. the salad was terrible The leaves in that salad looked like it was left over and 3 pieces of steak that i would not give to a customer. The calamaris was good no complaints but that salad for that price the should be ashamed.. i used tonlike the place but i dont know to go orders not a good idea.. eat in the restaurant.. iam upset this place use to be my favorite spot now i wont go back...ill stick to my nyc restaurant from now on.. read more

So I came this afternoon to enjoy a solo date. I hadn't eaten all day naturally I was famished. I ordered food at the counter but my inquiries made the staff alert me I need to order in the gbar section for seated service. I sat down at 3:50. There were some staff coming in and out. But no real traffic. However no waiter came to me but all saw me. At 4:01 two individuals entered the area and were seated directly next to me. At 4:07 exactly a staff appeared out of the restrooms basically about to clock in. He adjusts his clothes and proceeds to the table next to me without asking either who was first. I immediately got up and notified the same staff who told me sit down there. He thanked me but I can tell he was unsure of what to do. This was absolutely ridiculous read more

We came here to grab a quick bite. I ordered the chicken parmigiana, the flavor of the sauce was good. I've had better. The ambiance and aesthetics at the bar was beautiful. Once you go into the dinning area, the aesthetic looked like a fast food restaurant or a chain restaurant. The service was fast which I really enjoyed. read more

Giovanni - Chicken Parmigiana and salad - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

I must say I was surprised by the low ratings. This was a pleasant surprise as our first choice nearby was not yet open. Alexandra was fantastic! One of our guests wasn't familiar with fettuccine, Alexandra went to the kitchen to bring out a cooked noodle. Gave us plenty of time to peruse the menu. Although not a native Spanish speaker, she spoke in Spanish to the same guest. Someone else ordered a cocktail she wasn't familiar with, she took her own spin and made a delicious concoction. The food was extremely well done, everyone in our group of five diners enjoyed their meals. We all shared as the portions were huge. Several took home leftovers, which by the way, Alexandra packed for each person. We had a great celebration, it wasn't loud and we basically had the dining room to ourselves. Late 3 pm lunch on a Monday. We weren't rushed and enjoyed a leisurely meal partaking of each other's company as cozy as if we were in one of our own homes. I hope other diners aren't put off by some of low ratings because our experience was excellent. If ever I'm in the area again, I'll definitely return. I also found their prices reasonable for the quality and portion size. At the end of the meal we realized we didn't photograph our dishes. Photos are of some of our leftovers, Risotto Samira and gluten-free Baked Ziti. read more

Giovanni - Gluten-free Baked Ziti - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I bought stuff shrimp from Giovanni's and they didn't cook it well and I'm not feeling well at all. Vomiting etc however my partner liked their very burnt pizza read more

First time ordering from this restaurant and I enjoyed it! My boyfriend who has ate from this restaurant raves about their food. Very rare to find good pizza in the Bronx. We decided to go with pasta and chicken for our delivery. I ordered a dish I never had tried the Chicken Francese...it was delicious! The pasta was cooked and seasoned so well and the chicken was fluffy and very juicy! My boyfriend chose to get chicken parmesan and asked to get penne pasta and instead got spaghetti. Unfortunately he didn't like the pasta and only ate the chicken :/ also I love when Italian bread is given but sadly ours was partially drenched in oil and wasn't edible anymore. I would still like to order pizza from here one day though. read more

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I didn't always feel this way about, Giovanni. It' was once my go to spot. But the quality of the food is just not the same. I recently went by on a Saturday night, and the place was virtually empty. Not a good sign, and the prices have gone up too. Sorry but there best days are behind them. read more

This was basically the only thing in this neighborhood where you can sit comfortably and socialize with a friend. The food is okay. My friend and I ordered chicken pesto farfalle some broccoli rabe. They had a full bar so I ordered a Riesling and it was pretty good! The service was decent and laid back. read more

Giovanni - Nice atmosphere to relax and chat with friends - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

The restaurant side serves good Italian food. The service was descent depending on the server. The restaurant decor was elegant and tranquil. The pizzeria on the other hand was horrible. People sleeping in the seats and slumped over the table. Homeless people come into the pizzeria section to use the bathroom, the staff allows it. I almost threw up when the homeless people were coming in & out of the bathroom. I did not dare to enter even though I did not wash my hands before eating. This restaurant used to be so elegant and classy. Now the so-so staff, homeless people sleeping on the front tables or using the bathroom to do God knows what. I hope they turn this once "diamond" around. read more

food was terrible, customer service horrid, the lady kept yelling at me and i think i saw her spit in my food, and there were roaches in the resturant read more

my first time ordering from this giovanni 10456 they have a great selection of italian pizza and other italian favorites i ordered delivery we had the baked ziti with mozarella cheese and red sauce italian. they were very nice over the phone taking my order. the ziti,s were delicious i will order again read more

Pasted by to grab a couple slices for bite in between errands. Cheese slice and pepperoni slice each. They were decent Giovanni's for me isn't some wow slam your mama pizza but it's cool for on the go rush let me get something in my belly. read more

This is the best pizza in the Bronx. Excellent quality I always buy two they are the best. read more

Giovanni - Cannot take a photo I ate both from so quick - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

French fries are cooked in same oil as they cook every thing else, tastes bad and really oily, it's like chewing into oil. Buffalo wings are not seasoned at all. Has no flavor, the Buffalo wing sauce, does not help either. Food like this should never be sent out. Waste of $15 dollars. read more

I placed an order on 6/11/25 to be delivered at 3:45pm on 6/15/25 Father's Day. I waited until 4:00 pm as a courtesy to call as I thought they might be busy. Only to be told they do not deliver on Sunday's. However, I also ordered from them on Mother's Day which we all know is a Sunday and it was delivered on Mother's Day with no issue. The young lady that answered the phone seemed very confused and kept placing me on hold before I can even finish speaking. She eventually came back to tell me that they can get a refund at 4:15 PM on Father's Day or I can come pick it up. We advised that it was Father's Day and neither of those options would be feasible once again placed on hold while I was speaking. While on hold, I got another phone call turns out it was the manager, I assume because he never really said who he was. I was then told that someone was delivering my food and would be there shortly. I explained that whoever answered the phone needed better customer service skills. I was told she was nervous and didn't know what to do however, that is not my fault as a patron. I have been ordering from this place for years. Whatever systems issues they had is not my fault and I should not have to deal with this while trying to celebrate my dad, they have truly lost a customer that have been ordering from them for years. read more

I have been to Giovanni's for many years and the food always tastes wonderful. The Veal & The Pizza is mouth-watering. My late brother used to get the meatballs delivered all the time which is a testament to how good the food is. With my family at Giovanni's wonderfully tasty Italian food around the block, they have a bar with great Latin Jazz Bands. My late friend Steve Pouchie used to jam there. One of Sister Cookie's little girls wants to be a caterer and the other one wants to go into the restaurant business. read more

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I would do 5 stars because portions are large and food is good and my to-go was ready on time. However, I noticed a $3 up charge after I picked up my food. The only thing I can think of is they charged me MORE to not add cheese to my Caesar salad. They certainly didn't have to do anything with the bruschetta and those were the only two things I ordered. Flummoxed for sure. read more

Giovanni - Caesar Salad with chicken. - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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the Spanish guy with the black glasses who makes the pizza is very rude and nasty. doesn't welcome you in, but ask if you need help in a nasty way, when i tell him my order he then tells me go to the register to place my order ! what was the whole point of talking to me & being nasty?? will not be coming here ever again. read more

Ordered takeout but I've dined here for years; for their brunch and at G'Bar. I like their fried calamari, buffalo wings, and fresh pizzas. They serve great drinks as well. I've attended Mother's Day brunches, bridal showers, and just stopping in for dinner & takeout. I would recommend their food; order online for takeout or stop in. read more

Giovanni - Large Cheese & Tomato Pizza pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I don't know...buf this shrimp better be made if gold... I just ordered shrimp and French fries and the bill is almost 30 bucks???? I'll definitely give the update from my wife when she eats it, but...GIVE ME A BREAK read more

Giovanni - Fried Shrimp French Fries Turkey Burger Deluxe - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Extremely Disappointed, the amount of money and lack of chicken francize in full pan and1/2 platter limited grilled vegetables. Customer service reply-no one ever has complained There was no Managerial compensation in word or deed.. Was informed chicjken had 40 pieces we counted 31 ands some as small as 2" After 35 years of using Giovanni's , this women's shelter will never use this restaurant again. Staff were present and all agreed this was terrible. Shelter spent 819.00. read more

I stopped by yesterday, having never been there before. Not sure what I wanted, I ordered pizza, and then a pasta and chicken entree. Both were absolutely fantastic. The meal was sublime. The service was spot on, and the blondish hostess could not have been more friendly and accommodating. The check was reasonable and my gratuity was well appreciated by my server. Overall, a wonderful experience after a tough day of work. I would recommend Giovanni Restaurant/Pizzeria to anyone. Kudos, to the staff at Giovanni! read more

I recently contacted Giovanni for a large catering order for an event. Due to ***my*** miscommunication, the restaurant had the wrong date for the order, so when we called to confirm they hadn't begun making the food. WELL, we asked them to get it done as soon as they could (we needed lunch) and I was extremely impressed they got it all together and delivered it fresh and hot within an hour. All the food was delicious, pizza especially, and everyone was happy. Thank you Giovanni for your professionalism, fixing my mistake, and coming through for the team. read more

We ordered a large pie along with a large order of spaghetti and meatball and spent 60$ in total . They delivered my order and I noticed they didn't provide me with plates so I called back and they have the audacity to tell me they don't provide plates unless is more then one pie .... Never again from this place read more

Buyer Beware! I'm not sure what's up, perhaps new management?? Please heed all the reviews of this restaurants business practices, which have severly gone way down. I too was a long time and loyal patron, but after just being swindled out of essentially $119, no more. We were having a recent small get together and two days out , ordered three of their half platters, wings, mixed and coconut shrimp via their website. They call us on day of event to tell us we must pick up as they are over scheduled. Okay, we were understanding although this is last minute!!! So, my boyfriend rushes over to get the platters which included a free cheese pie. Nice, right? Well, dye to time, he didn't open the platter box and check there in the restaurant, but trustef all was there. WRONG MOVE, because when he got home and we opened the box to start serving guest, NO COCONUT SHRIMP platter. We immediately call and the manager states, they ran out of coconut shrimp and will give me a credit on my credit card, which should appear in 2-3 business days. WHY WASN'T THIS ADVISED ON DAY OF OR AT LEAST AT PICK UP? No communication at all that box was missing pre-paid for platter. To add insult, the other two platters were soggy and wings appeared to be old and made days ago! It gets even worse - the free pizza was absolutely in-eatable trash - hard as rock! So, it went into the trash. I was soooo embarrassed and had to re-order emergency food elsewhere. After a week, no credit appears and after several phone calls to the restaurant and being put on hold, I finally was forced to contact my credit card company to dispute the $60 never received platter. Get this - although, I only disputed the $60 coconut shrimp platter, when ALL OF THE PLATTERS WERE DISGUSTING, Giovanni's actually told my credit card company that they fulfilled completely the order!!!?? THEY ARE TRULY SWINDLERS AND LIARS and NOW SERVERS OF POOR QUALITY FOOD! If you do order from them after reading all these critical reviews, please, please, no matter how large, check your order carefully and immediately right there at the counter. read more

Giovanni - Nasty combo platter. - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Very fast service (Pickup or delivery). Good food. My number 1 go-to for any pizza in my neighborhood.

When I lived in the Bronx, I used to eat from this place every week. I haven't lived in the Bronx in over 12yrs. I was in the neighborhood today & was craving their food. Specifically the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. Let me tell you, I'm so pissed! Obviously they must have new cooks cause the food was not how it used to be. The flavors were completely off from what I remember. Even ordered a side of chicken parm & I couldn't even eat it cause it was Horrible!! At least for me & my son it was. We ended up packing it to go & just gave it to some homeless ppl. I really can't believe I spent $245 on that nasty food! Outrageous!! The quality of food does not match the prices they charge. I gave 2 stars cause I ordered 2 Tennessee Iced Teas & they were pretty good & our server was really nice but I will NEVER step foot back in there. EVER!! read more

The atmosphere in the bar is nice, Engine is good bartender, friendly and the drink is really delicious read more

Giovanni - a cocktail in a glass on a bar - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

I wouldn't go back. The feedback here is valid. Ironically though, I think this restaurant has a chance to recover. The food was decent. The service was pretty bad from the waitstaff. Clear language barrier from our server. Couldn't tell you her name because she didn't introduce herself. She lacked enthusiasm and gave us a lackluster experience. The staff lacked basic understanding of their menu. We went for brunch, I wanted to order the steak and eggs, and when I asked what cut of steak it was, she replied, "beef". I'm thinking, I hope so, but what cut? She had to ask her manager, who also wasn't sure, and said he think it's a NY strip. When it came, I took one look and could tell It's actually a shell steak. They had a pre-fixed brunch menu that allowed for 2 mimosas, an appetizer, an entree and coffee for $37. For our appetizer we ordered the crab cakes. I enjoyed the texture, and that it was mostly crab and not fillers like some other restaurants, however it was cold. I was so confused with the lack of attention we were receiving from the staff being that we were 1 of 3 small tables there. Staff seemed to be conversing amongst themselves as our food got cold and rarely checked in. We ordered peach Bellinis, and they gave us apple Bellinis. We ordered our steaks medium well, and it came out moo'ing. My friend was so frustrated with the experience, she just sent the steak back. They took it off the bill, but charged us more! The Bellinis and the crab cakes separately cost more than the pre fixe option. What kind of manager would look to remedy a bad situation by charging more? I had to ask him to kindly take $10 off the brunch price and he took $10 off the more expensive option. So essentially we saved $6 for taking off an entree off the bill. Also, we are still waiting for our coffee that never came. I recommend that management undergo an entire training and revamp their service team. The food isn't bad and the restaurant itself on the inside is decent looking. From what my friend told me, this place was the spot once upon a time ago. The only way to save this place is a total enhancement of customer service read more

Giovanni - Steak and eggs - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Unfortunately, I had to take the time to write this review because of the horrible experience while lunching with co-workers. From the moment we sat down, the employees were arguing and complaining and the manager kept cursing. Also, the place was definitely not ready for business today as we had to suffer more than 45 minutes through their clanking and throwing of flatware and plates. Another worker was sitting at the bar with her head down. Cannot make this up. WILL NOT BE COMING BACK. read more

Giovanni - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

The prices in this place are outrageous. The service is horrible. The place looks very dirty and unkept especially the front and side. Certainly not appealing given their Madison Avenue food prices. The food is spotty. The portions are large - though. The place is dark and the music is loud and difficult to converse over your meal. Definitely never returning to this place. read more

Cannot believe anyone would rate this place less than five stars based on the food and service. I had tortellini soup and steak salad, the steak was like butter, I haven't had such good meat since I can't remember when. My friend ate minestrone soup and linguini with shrimp and broccoli. There was as much shrimp as linguine in the dish. She loved it. The bread basket with the garlic knots and the oil with tomato in it was great too. The service was excellent as well, the waiter constantly refilled our glasses of water and kept stopping by to ask how everything was. Just as good as Arthur Ave. if not better. A bit expensive, but totally worth it. A surprise to me, I will definitely be going back again. read more

$$$$$$$ I've been here dozens of times, and I know Giovanni likes to style itself as a some kind of upscale place, with gourmet food, but it isn't; it's very average, and *that's ok*. The food is decent, and I would have no problem eating here, EXCEPT... well, let's check a few of the prices, shall we? A chicken Caesar salad is $26. Mozzarella sticks, $15. A *cold turkey and Swiss wrap* is $25. A slice of cake, $10. A large vegetarian pizza, $34. Spaghetti with sauce... that's it... $18. A *side order of broccoli*, $12. These are on their site. I'm not sure what planet these people are on, but their prices are completely insane. Inflation isn't that bad, and this neighborhood, well... we're not very upscale people; we just want some decent food at a decent price (and really, you're not doing a bad job on the food part, so...). read more

Consistently good food! Great service been going here for years. Food is always fresh. Customer service great. Chicken Marsala is a must try. read more