Excellent food. Great service and is always consistent. It's a bit pricey but great for a special night out. Busy at dinner so come early. Drinks are excellent as well. read more

We had high hopes for this place and unfortunately it fell short. We started with the crab cakes and they were not great. They had a lot of filler and seemed like there wasn't much actual crab or even crab flavor in it. Our food came and one order was the crab stuffed shrimp and their brunch pancakes with a side of bacon and sausage. The most flavorful item was the bacon. The sausage seemed to have a minimal taste. With two pancakes, they were good but not great for the price. The shrimp dish was lack luster as well. The shrimp was rubbery and the crab stuffing was just a crab cake balled on top of the butterflied shrimp. The risotto under each of the shrimp was cooked appropriately but did not have a lot of flavor. The shaved asparagus was delicious in it though. read more

Giovanni - Crab stuffed shrimp - Italian Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

I am looking for a great dinner restaurant for my boss to take clients to. My husband and I went to Giovanni's Saturday night for dinner to give it a try. Here is my review: Walking in we were welcomed and seated immediately. The place was VERY loud and not very crowded. We were seated at a table in the middle of the restaurant. Our server came over and took our drink order. I had the Pinot Grigio and my husband had TX on the rocks. We ordered the Ahi Tuna and Shaved Ribeye appetizers and both were very good. We then ordered a cup of the lobster bisque to share and our entrees. Our server made a comment of "woah, thats a lot of food" not the end of the world, just kinda tacky. The bisque was a bit flat, the flavors just seemed lacking. The lobster was pretty chewy, not the best, but not terrible. I ordered the Scallops and the texture was PERFECT! They were cooked perfectly! The risotto that they were on was lacking. The asparagus was very tough and fibrous, it was like it was the stalk end and had a bitter flavor. The risotto was also really soupy and the flavor was pretty flat, had we had salt and pepper on the table, I would have added it to try to improve the flavor. My husband ordered the Lobster ravioli and He really enjoyed it. He said it was cooked perfectly, and he really enjoyed it. When we were finishing up our meal, our server again said "The kitchen is a big mess, I need to go wash dishes for about 10 mins, so if you need anything let me know" Again, not a huge deal, just tacky again. All in all it was not a total bust, but I will not be sending my boss there. It has a lot of potential, but just kinda hit the mark for me. I like to support local businesses and will go back another day, and if it has improved, I will update my review. read more

Giovanni - Lobster Ravioli and Scallops with Risotto - Italian Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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We went for a birthday party. We had nine people. 2 people got food poisoning. I called them. They took my number and said the owner would call me. That didn't happen. This place used to be good. Now it's an embarrassment. Just wondering... Did y'all run out of salt? That chicken and polenta was a joke. Obviously the chef does not taste the food before it hits the pass. read more

Great food, great service. Not one thing wrong with this place. We got 4 different things, nothing disappointing.

Clean restaurant with nice decor and attentive service. My kids got the chicken tenders and fries--nice panko crusted chicken cutlet and matchstick fries. The crab cakes had a little too much filler. The calamari was good and I liked the shrimp and fried cauliflower with it. My wife had a pasta she enjoyed--it was definitely fresh pasta. I had the flatiron steak and enjoyed it as well. Three stars as I think its average, especially considering the price. read more

I'll keep it as short as yelp will let me. Best Italian food I've had except for little Italy in San Diego and NYC. The calamari is unique and superb. My veal and pasta were excellent, my wife's trout was awesome, even my cocktail (old fashion) was amazing. read more

The food is delicious and service was on point. Waitress was very pleasant. Will visit again.

I have been coming to Giovanni's since they have opened. The food and service has always stayed consistent. My favorite dish is spicy sausage rigatoni. However, the specials have always been a hit; rack of lamb, sea bass, redfish...just to name a few. The Apple pie is to die for and the ribeye crostini as the appetizer is delicious. read more

I had the amazing opportunity to eat at Giovanni's in the harbor. We were deciding where to eat and after learning that it was owned by a Marine (Semper Fi) this Marine family had to go! I had actually gone when they first opened. While the food was amazing, I left hungry. I hadn't been back because I wasn't sure the cost was worth the quantity. Today I was proven WRONG and so glad to have given them another chance. We are all SO full and left with to-go boxes! I am already ready to go back to try other menu items For an app. we got the calamari shrimp fritto misto. What a great way to start the meal- calamari, shrimp, cauliflower, zucchini, jalapeños. Came with an arrabbiata sauce and a lemon aioli. I am not one to eat cauliflower, but this was delicious and the lemon aioli was perfect. My husband got the special- Chilean Sea Bass. I had the lobster ravioli. Which is actually what I ordered the first time I went. It was just as delicious and the portion was larger. 3 ravioli with 2 large shrimp, a giant lump of crab meat, and a scallop. I have seen posts on here asking for where to get good seafood. Honestly, Giovannis wasn't a recommendation. That all changed tonight! The sea bass, my lobster ravioli was amazing and fresh! The kids had Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti and meatball. Per my daughter that is the best spaghetti and meatball she has ever had. We also had dessert! We tried the blueberry bread pudding and the chocolate lava. Both were amazing. We were sharing the 2 desserts between all 4 of us. I had a hard time sharing the banana pudding. I can not rave enough about the amazing food, the service, and the incredible owner. We will definitely be back! Thanks Geoffrey, it did not disappoint! read more

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Fantastic! We went for our anniversary. The service was wonderful and the food was great! We've been on our last 2 anniversary dinners now plan to go more often! read more

Food was not warm when served to us, but had a lot of potential. Tables are super close and cramped together so beware, you'll end up screaming across the table to hear each other! Customer service was just ok, workers avoid eye contact and rush past your table as fast as they can. read more

We had high hopes for a yummy Italian night in, sans doing the dishes. When our meal arrived, it looked like we had made the right decision in choosing Giovanni, but we were mistaken. I chose not to give a single star rating because the food didn't taste bad...it just didn't taste like ANYTHING. Bolognese is supposed to be layered in flavor from start to finish. My pasta tasted like nothing. Not to mention, the noodles were mushy (I'll let that slide on account of the delivery.) My husband ordered the gnocchi and it tasted like it HAD TO have been out of the freezer. No freshness in them at all...incredibly gummy. Gnocchi is supposed to be like little pasta potato pillows...not gummy watery chewy bombs. And, you guessed it, his sauce tasted like nothing too. We added salt to both of our meals but have decided to forgo eating them and will doctor them up for our 4 year old who has a liking toward pasta of the Chef Boyardee variety. So sad about this one. We really wanted to love it. Zanata it is. read more

Brett was great. He made great recommendations and we took his advice and was very pleased with every bite. Service was professional and my husband kept raving how professional Brett was. Ambiance was nice- we could hear ourselves talk. read more

Nice place, good food and excellent service. I celebrated my birthday and everything was perfect.

The food here is absolutely amazing, but unfortunately the serving sizes are what made me leave a 4 star instead of 5. I got the lobster pasta thinking pasta is a safe bet for portion size because I'm a bigger guy and it was 3 pieces of stuffed pasta with lobster inside with the assorted seafood on top. The food is spectacular but for what you will pay, certainly don't come hungry read more

We have had amazing brunches and beautifully crafted dinners here! On Wednesday night, Chris served our party of 10 with a prompt, yet laid back style that perfectly fit our needs! Thanks Chris and the Giovanni staff!!! See you for brunch! read more

Giovanni - Parmasean Stuffed Chicken - Italian Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Great Food / Ambiance / Staff Our family dined at Giovanni's on Sunday, April 28, 2019 and we had the Calamari Shrimp Fritto Misto as an appetizer and it was so amazing! My husband and Daughter split the Chicken Burrata and the Fra Diavolo Lobster Fettucini. Both were top notch and there is not another upper scale Italian restaurant in the area. Hands Down- try this place out!! read more

I went out for dinner with my best friend and I'm so pleased with this restaurant! The location is absolutely gorgeous, especially the patio area. It would be so great to sit out there with one of their delicious cocktails when the weather get warmer. Our was waitress, Jennifer, was really resourceful with recommendations for everything! My best friend got the crab stuffed shrimp and she really loved it. I got the Fettuccine Negrali, and it was a great pasta dish that didn't feel too heavy. My favorite part of the meal was the limoncello cake! It was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend this dessert. The service was top notch and I recommend this place to anyone! read more

Giovanni - Fettuccine Negrali - Italian Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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This place was awesome! Decor, staff and most importantly the food! Before I start on the food...our server was GREAT! Haven't had a good server in sooo long. She was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and specials, she didn't bother you constantly and came over at the exact right times. She was perfect. He name was JENNIFER H (according to receipt). And no we've never met her before. And we dined between 5:45-ish and 7:30-ish on Saturday night (4/20-They just opened on the 16th I believe, so really shocked how smooth everything went.) I wish everyone was like her that worked in the hospitality industry. What a breath of fresh air! Kudos to her! I will hope for her next time as I see this being a place we regularly frequent. Thank You for hiring her! -They bring you a start of 4 little squares (2per person I think) of bread & dip made with oil and balsamic. Needs more flavor..all I tasted was oil/balsamic, mostly oil. Just needs garlic and/or salt or something. -Spinach Artichoke Dip was decent but crostini could be toasted better. Not enough toast leaves it feeling stale. -Filet with mashed potatoes and asparagus and 2 stuffed shrimp with crab meat was good. Again I think steak and potatoes could use more seasoning/salt. The cook on steak was actually correct so that's awesome. The shrimp was great! -Hub ordered the special- Red Snapper on bed of Avocado Risotto with 2 seared Scallops. This was soooo good...I wish I had ordered it! Risotto was spot on as well as fish and scallops. The sear on scallops was perfect. Hope it's a special next time I go. -The restaurant looks very nice and has a great location. Decor was nice and not cluttered. I saw so many tables that servers were clearing and I was amazed how all the ones I saw were empty! Good sign! Overall a great experience! Will be back! read more

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We had a party of 22 over the 4th of July weekend. The food was fantastic, the service was on point, the atmosphere was great. We were thrilled to be able to get in and experience their wonderful food, service, and ambiance. read more

I recently dined here with friends, and the food and service is amazing! Jeremy was our server, and he was so fun and personable. He helped us make our selections. If you decide to visit, definitely ask for Jeremy. read more

Best place for a date night ever! Blue crab stuffed Shrimp was out of this world! My husband loved the veal osso bucco! If you want an amazing dinner with awesome service and to die for food than check this place out! You will not be disappointed. I promise! Give it a try! read more

Amazing! Love the atmosphere and food! This is the best Italian place in town! Walked in host was very friendly, my server was nice but it wasn't anything extra or special. But FOOD!!! OMGGGGG its best! My fiancé and i were to celebrate his late birthday dinner and it was super good choice and even my fiancé love everything he order! Must try if you haven't!!! read more

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Giovanni is such a breath of fresh air for those of us that are regulars at the Harbor! Kudos to the chef for making our plates perfectly. I didn't think about snapping any pictures of the entrees, but my boyfriend and I ordered the crab cakes to start which were hands down the best crab cakes I've had. I ordered the Sole Parmesan and my boyfriend ordered the 8oz filet. Both were cooked to perfection. Finally we tried their chocolate lava cake, and that was a hit for us too. The service was excellent! Our server's name was Linda and she made sure that our dining experience was top notch. I was surprised that everything ran so smoothly after hearing that they have only been open for 6 days! Truly an excellent restaurant. We will most definitely be back! read more

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Menu doesn't change much, hard to get seating. Only takes reservations for parties of 6+, pizza is ok. Not a great location for a date night out, better places... read more

Soup is one of the things I choose to judge new fancy restaurants on. Many think delicious soup is easy but that's far from the truth. I got mine for carry-out during lunch. The tomato soup here is amazing. Not too salty, right amount of tartness, hint of rosemary and spices. Lobster bisque was also tasty, although lacking in much lobster. Two tiny pieces was disappointing for $9. Still, I would get it again. Rich, creamy, full of lobster flavor and kept me eating. read more

Giovanni - Tomato soup - Italian Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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A wonderful upscale decor and atmosphere. The patio area is Happy hour was till 6pm. $6 wines and a great way to try out appetizers that are also reduced during happy hour. Service is amazing! They are definitely there to please. Gluten free pasta was delicious, calamari and the salmon. The best part is their wine selections. We had a bottle of Quill. It was wonderful. read more

We went to Giovanni on a Wednesday night so it wasn't at all crowded but there were plenty of patrons at the bar and occupying tables around the restaurant. The ambience was nice with a very uptown Dallas vibe. The service was good but there were a couple of times when we wanted to order wine or coffee but our waiter was MIA. However, the food was very disappointing. The calamari appetizer was good but nothing special. The escargot which my husband ordered as an appetizer consisted of a few tiny pieces of the what we assumed were the meat of the escargot dumped in the bottom of a huge bowl swimming in a sort of cloudy sauce and a couple of pieces of toasted baguette. Not impressive in taste or presentation. His entree was allegedly a fettuccini with pesto and chicken. There was definitely fettuccini and chicken on the dish but what they called pesto was flavorless. Call me crazy, but my idea of pesto is a fresh tasting basil and olive oil sauce with a distinct amount of garlic. The only resemblance it had to pesto was that it was green. My lobster ravioli was bland. The only other comment I have is that while the waiters were nicely dressed in black shirts, pants and aprons, the hostess that greeted us at the door was a young woman who appeared to be high school age dressed in ripped jeans and a tank top. Since that is the first impression customers are met with, I think a little more effort to present an image that was a little less teenager just off the school bus and a little more young professional would have been in order. read more

Amazing food. Unfortunately, it was the worst customer service I think I've ever had out dining. We called ahead and made a reservation for 4. When we arrived, 2 employees at the front were taking/reviewing reservations for guests and gave us attitude about not having a reservation. We were eating early and there was plenty of capacity. My wife showed her phone with text confirmation from them, and they begrudgingly sat us and gave us rude nonverbal signals. This was just the start of what was to come. It might be an isolated server issue, as I've never been here before, but our server was immediately abrupt and dismissive. After taking our order, he returned to clarify which salads we ordered. We received the salads, and literally seconds after the salads our entrees were delivered: the table was awkwardly crowded : our group is east going, didn't put up any fuss. We ordered wine along with the food: the server put empty glasses down, then returned as the meal was ending to serve the wine, no apology. We were eating quickly, and with about 1/3 of our food in the plates he came by and said "are you ready to go?" We asked to order dessert and he seemed unhappy, abruptly left to give us the menu, as he handed it to me he struck me on the arm with the menu (I think intentionally based on the force, it wasn't slight), and gave a smirking apology: we had been trying to ignore the service issues till that point, as we were out to enjoy the evening - but after that, no more orders. In my many years enjoying an evening meal with my family I've never (literally never) asked to "speak to the manager" - I tend to just speak with tips if something isn't going well, and honestly generally tip very well because I think people in service industry work very hard and deserve it. After we paid, I went to the front, asked to speak to the manager. The individual at the front desk told me " I'm the manager". I hope he was honest about this: as he struck me as a host, and not as the person supervising. To his credit, he listened to my concerns, I had already paid my full bill, and I even left the server a tip (even after all that). He didn't offer any kind of real compensation - that's is NOT what I was looking for, I'm just stating this to highlight their response. I wouldn't accept any : we did eat and finish great food; I simply wanted the team to know that their server is either having a bad day, or something is not working there. He issued a customary apology - but no promise of follow-through with his team. My family felt rushed, disrespected, and unwelcome. I felt embarrassed to have gone there, and quite taken advantage of- as we do our part: make reservations, show up on time, order quickly, give thanks for any service coming to the table, eat up without delay, and normally leave great tips. I see the many positive reviews here, and I agree with the points on the food: very good. The service from the front of house, server, and management were shockingly bad: frankly rude. I'm still trying to process why the server hit me with the menu the way he did, and the lack of management response to my discussion with them. read more

Saturday night was the first time we tried this place. Really good atmosphere. We had the lobster bisque and crabcakes for starters. The bisque was phenomenal. One complete crabcake was left on the plate. Good dinner entrées were all pretty good. The server was welcoming and Pleasant. This will be in our rotation at the harbor in Rockwall going forward. read more

Yummy! Cocktails are great, had the homemade sangria too, it was delicious. Both red and white! Bartender is awesome... super cool and very helpful with the menu items. We had the lamb chops special and they were very tasty. Tender, juicy, medium rare and melt in your mouth. We also had an appetizer - calamari - wow is all I can say! Not the best but second to the best I've had. Batter was just right, calamari wasn't too chewy. It was all very good. We will be back, love the atmosphere too. read more

I chose this place to stop for dinner after one hour of extensive research on restaurants in Rockwell. It seemed to have positive reviews and the photos looked amazing. I got a Caesar salad and some sort of pesto fettuccini chicken pasta. Although the pasta looked appetizing, the chicken tasted frozen and dry, the pasta was way over cooked, and the dish was lacking any flavor whatsoever. The Caesar salad was the best part, but still just okay (they also put tofu on it instead of croutons, which was disgusting and a complete let down when I bit into them- not sure what was going on there??) Giving a 2 because the ambience and server were both very nice. read more

First time visiting tonight, 35min wait for a table for 2 at 6:15pm, waited at the bar. Bartenders were great!!! Fantastic drinks and service. $36 for 3 drinks. Sat in a corner area, hopeful that the corner would be quieter than centrally located bar but no luck. Fortunate to get a 4 top bench table so we were able to sit next to each other to hear each other better. Waiter was polite and attentive. Noticed that some tables received bread and oil, but we did not. Food was AMAZING! Spinach artichoke dip was perfect, lobster ravioli (there's a word I'm missing...) was fantastic with lots of flavor! But, I doubt we'll be back for a meal: $26 for 3 pieces of ravioli. $100+ for 3 drinks, 1 appetizer, and 2 entrees. Drinks and appetizers were proportionally appropriate for their cost. Entrees were not even close...over $8 for each piece of average sized ravioli. We both had 2nd supper aka cereal when we got home ;) read more

Food is always great. Friday evenings are extremely busy between 6:00 - 7:30. We went last night and we're promptly seated in the very center of the restaurant which must have been the Bermuda Triangle because the servers avoided it like their lives depended on it. We literally watched others enter, be seated, and receive their drinks and hot bread within minutes. After a 20 minute wait, our waiter finally stopped by and took our order. Not the best experience from a restaurant we visit frequently. I say all that to say this - this place has great food and it's only going to get more busy as half of California is moving to Rockwall county! 7:30 seemed to be when the rush began to let up. read more

Consistently great food and service in a relaxed atmosphere. Can get crowded early so reservations are probably a good idea.

Possibly the best restaurant in Rockwall County. They offer good service, a pleasant dining experience, and thermonuclear-grade air conditioning. The food is consistently tasty. The bar is flexible about their mixed drinks. The people-watching can't be beat. read more

The food here is absolutely delicious! My husband got the flank steak and I got the shaved ribeye sandwich! I highly recommend them both! The Parmesan truffle fries were perfectly cooked! We also ordered the creme brûlée and the apple pie and they were insanely good. read more

The food was outstanding! To start with, we had shaved ribeye crostini and my husband had escargot. The flavor of the ribeye was amazing. For the main meal, a friend and I both had the salmon. Everything on the plate was delicious! My husband had the scallops. He really enjoyed them. Then came dessert. Chocolate mousse cake is wonderful if a bit overpowering. My husband enjoyed the crème brûlée. The service was very friendly and on their game. If I could change anything, I'd lower the ceiling and make the place a little less noisy. But, all in all, I'd go back. I highly recommend this place. Parking is challenging, but valet parking is available. One thing: I got on the wait list from Yelp, and when I got there, they had no evidence that I had signed up. That needs to be ironed out. read more

First time at Giovanni's. Started with the charcuterie and calamari, both were good. The bolognese was absolutely delicious! I wish they had lasagna read more