This is a long standing restaurant in Fairborn, OH. We sat at the bar and the bartender probably should not be in hospitality. Was disappointed the Sangria was from a bottle and not homemade as this is an Italian restaurant. Got to our table and ordered the Italian Chef Salad. The salad was soooo good and the homemade ranch and peppercorn was also amazing. Our server was AWESOME! She was nice, friendly, prompt, and courteous! We ordered 2 small pizzas, the meat and supreme. OMGoosh, seriously I think this is the best pizza around! Highly recommend! A perfect ending to my date night with my hubby! read more

Giovanni's - Bar - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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The pizza was delicious. Tried the pep hot honey ant the garlic as well as a pep, sausage , mushroom, and onion. The amount of toppings was huge and the taste was Top 5 of those I've had. read more

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We've been dining at Giovanni's for over 35 years. Some of the things we've enjoyed include the spaghetti with meat sauce, the ravioli, the chef salad, the pizza and my husband's favorite: the sausage-stuffed Vidalia onion with cheese sauce. We love EVERYTHING. We've been through the original owner through his daughter, the current owner. We have numerous favorite servers and they always treat us well. They recognize us and greet us by name. We had our daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner here. The main restaurant has been expanded twice over the past ten years or so. The ambience is very casual with booths, small tables and long tables for community seating. About a dozen years ago, they opened a more upscale second location, but it didn't thrive, and regrettably closed. Anyway, treat yourselves to this amazing restaurant and enjoy! read more

Giovanni's - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

How does this place only have 3 stars? When we come to Dayton to visit family we always to visit Giovanni's! That thin crust pizza with the crispy salty snap is sooo yummy! Generous toppings and a good cheese-pull, I wish I could find something close to my home! The house salad is fresh and the house dressing is straight garlic-goodness! Our server was new to the area, a bubbly red head who wouldn't have been been sweeter or more helpful! (We asked for olives on the side, and could she warm them up a bit and she gladly accommodated!) The cheeky Italian decor and blast from the past bar area are just two more things that make this place a fun, pleasant, DELICIOUS stop! read more

Old school Italian place in downtown Fairborn, broken into three rooms, the bar/waiting area, two dining rooms as well as a carryout pick up area in the middle of one of the dining rooms. FYI, 30-40 minute wait for a table at 6 o'clock on Friday night, not bad. There were open seats at the bar to get a drink while you're waiting. Box wine, house wine, mid-level spirits, although they did have Peroni on tap. Crowd was lots of regulars, older couples and families. I ordered carryout over the phone in the middle of rush-hour. Things were a little backed up / not perfect in ordering process, tried to order chicken piccata for my wife, they said they were not serving it that day... then asked for the basil grilled chicken. Then gave us chicken with pesto. Come to find out menu on app is out dated. Asked for a copy of the carryout menu for next time they don't have paper copies. Sat at the bar and had a beer while waiting for my food, the bartender and her assistant were friendly and the service was good. Although their service was delayed by the fact that every time someone used a credit card the bartender had to have somebody run it to the back to make the charge? Definitely delayed the process. The people in the kitchen and carryout counter were kind and helpful as well. As for the pizza the real reason I chose the place, it was very good, great crust and toppings. Although they got the toppings mixed up/wrong sides... Overall great pizza, friendly, hard-working staff but a little bit behind on their processes. May try again in person because the food looked and smelled wonderful or order carryout pizza only. read more

They don't have items on their menu at 5 pm. Really??? Why have a menu. Only healthy thing on the menu.

Loved it here! Our bartender Heather was so sweet and attentive. The food was really good ! The portions were great we got to eat it for 2 meals . Pizza was cooked perfectly and the salad was exactly how a Greek salad should be ! The bar was cozy as well as to sit and eat at. read more

Ordered a pizza and they list the order . Sat for an hour before we asked (again) and than they said a glitch happened and the pizzas would be out in a few. Got up and left. read more

Amazing I hadn't been in for a few years & forgot how good it is! Had a hot honey pizza this visit and highly recommend! The crust was crisp and amazing! Great flavor & love their pepperoni. Service was great read more

Giovanni's - Hot honey pizza - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

I've always enjoyed this mom and pop pizza location. There are not many choices in the Fairborn and Enon area. Lots of chain restaurants which I'm not a fan of when choosing a meal out. read more

Most recent three times we have bought dinner at Giovanni's in the past 3 months - the quality has changed. It definitely was not for the better. However, their pizza has become more dry, and it may have been that their sauce might have changed. It sure seems the same amount of sauce is on the pizza as usual is - this is why I stated it seems there was a sauce change. Recently, they started to sell bottles of their own named brand sauce in store - which never occurred under initial ownership. Despite this, I asked if there was a change and have been told 2 times that theres been no changes. Who knows?? Try it out. I'm not trying to ruin their business, just trying to figure out what has changed. It is something. The people are not so helpful and kind. There's a generational loss or sense of pride lost while speaking to employees; iy has changed. In multiple ways They're now closed on Monday & Tuesday. Menu constantly changes, too. I hope they do not close. We love being able to eat close to downtown. read more

This is a great neighborhood restaurant. Pizza is phenomenal. Sandwiches also are so tasty. The staff was super friendly and fast service. Love it here. read more

My partner and I had dinner last night at Giovanni's and it was awesome! He had been here before and this was my first visit. As you walk in, you're immediately greeted by friendly staff and the wonderful smell of freshly baked pizza in a quaint, cute older restaurant. We sat down and ordered the Deluxe and breadsticks. The breadsticks were awesome and were served with a melted garlic butter and their house made marinara. Both were great! The pizza was one of my favorites I've had in Ohio! Loaded with fresh toppings, cut into Dayton cut squares and just all around delicious! I was really impressed by Giovanni's and we'll definitely be back!! read more

Giovanni's - Deluxe no Anchovies - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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The whole experience was really strange. We came in an the server told us we'd have to wait because he wasn't taking any more tables for the night but that the other waitress would serve us. Then she walked up and was making comments under her breath when we asked for a kids menu for my autistic son. And kept rolling her eyes whenever anyone would ask a question about the menu. The breadsticks were hard as rocks, the soup was mush and luke warm, and the alfredo pasta was slimy, like actually slimy. The alfredo sauce itself was good though. But due to the poor customer service and lackluster food, we will not be going back anytime soon read more

Gotta love those family joints where the food, service, and ambiance are excellent. If you're a fan of Ted Lasso the American version of Rebecca was our server Ashley. She was fantastic and we can't wait to go back! read more

Giovanni's - 1/2 meatlover 1/2 Mediterranean veggie - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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We went for dinner last night and we both ordered the chicken parmigiana. The chicken was way overcooked and the dish was not looking very appetizing either. The service was very good and that's the only reason I'm not giving a lower score. Never again read more

We ordered a 13" pepperoni pizza with a salad. The salad was OK, but the pizza was one of the worst we've ever had. It had too much pepperoni and not enough sauce or cheese. Very dry. It tasted like baked cardboard. Thay were out of the beer I wanted, so I asked for a sample of one of their draft beers. They charged 25 cents for it. I ended up getting a house red wine that gave me a headache for the rest of the evening. The service was OK. The waitress was nice. The ambiance typical for an old restaurant with no updates. read more

Dirty, smelly, flies everywhere. Service is slow and food isn't great. Was very underwhelmed.

Giovanni's is a family favorite! My Dad started coming here years ago when he worked in Fairborn. Since then my siblings and I have continued coming here. Over the many years we've had many family celebrations, parties, and just small family dinners. The food is fantastic! None of us have ever had a bad meal here. The staff is friendly and attentive. They've always done a great job serving large chaotic parties. The owner retired a couple years ago and the new owners have been trying new things and changing things up, while still remaining true to the restaurant's history and their long-time customers. All of us remain loyal fans! read more

Oh my goodness! HOW HAVE I NOT REVIEWED THIS YET!?! This place is amazing. Think community gem. Un-imposing building, and kind of the most amazing garlic dressing that you want to drink straight out of the container. We came during COVID-19,and had a limited menu, but what we had....they delivered. A lovely wine selection. A thoughtful staff. And wonderful menu offerings that don't feel like a limited menu at all. This is all to say that I've never tried their pizza, which seems to be one of the most popular menu items,and I am still completely infatuated with their amazing Italian food. If I can leave you with one thing...get the garlic dressing...it's EVERYTHING. read more

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Pizza,meatball sandwich and cannoli are all delicious, husband like the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and the Son likes the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken . Service is usually fast sometimes friendly and it's usually pretty busy in there, but the food is amazing. read more

Giovanni's - A cannoli from Giovanni's in Fairborn Ohio - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Awesome local place! Italian Beef sub was huge and tasted amazing! Service was great and our server was so friendly...made you feel right at home. Eat local and don't miss this gem! Gotta try the pizza next time; saw a couple come out and they looked amazing... read more

The food was great as was the service, once we got seated. How ever, the place is dingy and really needs updating and the room was full of smoke from the open kitchen. Apparently the air duct system doesn't work read more

I was randomly in Fairborn and was in the mood for pizza. A local recommended this place and it did not disappoint. The inside is pretty old retro neighborhood pizza vibes but it works. Our waitress was slammed but she was so sweet and so attentive the whole night. I wasn't a fan of their house dressing. It was a bit too peppery for me. We got a double cheese, sausage, pepperoni pizza. It was so good. Their thin crust is so yummy and crunchy. It was so cheesy and delicious. We had leftovers in a pizza bag to take home that were just as yummy the next day. read more

2.5 stars my family and I decided to give this place another try. Here's the thing, the piazza was great, but the service is lacking. Where & how I spend my time with family matters and the wait staff seemed burdened by everything. Too bad, it could be great... it's a shame that the restaurant doesn't really care about the customer. read more

Oh boy. Nice location across from Foy's, with parking in the back. Nice dining room, although a bit dated was super clean and charmi Extra large supreme at lunchtime. 35 minute wait after ordering and there were only 4 other tables. Our pizza was originally taken to the wrong table, but wasn't put down and the people stopped her before it was sat on the table. Wait staff was friendly and attentive which is the only reason I didn't give one star. Toppings were so skimpy and truly didn't taste fresh. The crust was crisp and the best part of the pizza, to be honest. The sauce was very very light and many pieces had next to none. Most of the flavor was from the bitter Italian seasoning they sprinkle all over it. Bill for two sodas and an extra large supreme was $30 before tip. A disappointment for sure. read more

I went here for dinner with my coworkers last night. I know a Giovanni's is known for their pizza mostly but I wanted to try the Pasta & Sausage they advertised on their Facebook. The pasta was good it just needed a lot more salt for my taste. The pasta came with a side salad. (Be aware if you say yes to cheese on the salad there is an up charge for it. And they will not tell you about it, it just shows up on your bill.) We had a large group so we had 2 waitresses helping us. Luckily the waitress on my half of the table was super friendly and nice. The one on the other not so much, I felt like maybe she was having a rough night as she barked at a few people that asked for things. And actually told one no that she wasn't her waitress when she asked to add something to her order. They also seem to have a limited amount of certain dishes as our waitress came out and had to ask someone to change their Chicken Parmesan order to something else as they didn't have enough. The place is cozy and definitely gives off the Italian vibe. Sadly the bathrooms are a little run down. I might go back again to try their pizza as it did look delicious, but a lot in my group were not pleased with the food. One received over-cooked/burnt lasagna. read more

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I grew up in Fairborn when Giovanni's was one of the best Italian restaurants in the Dayton area. That was a long time ago -- sadly. I've eaten there three times in the past year (I like to give a place a fair chance) but today can serve as a common experience. I ate there at about 2:00 PM, between rushes. I was seated quickly and my order taken -- a meatball sub with chips and sweet tea. A few minutes later I giot my chips and tea -- UNsweetened. There was no sweetener at the table nor did the server bring any. I saw nothing of her for about 15 minutes when she brought my sandwich and left the table before I had a chance to ask for sweetener. I ate my meal -- no one checked to see how it was or if I needed anything -- and I never saw my server again until another couple came in and sat in the booth next to mine. The server took their drink order and chatted with them about the menu, never looking in my direction, never checking on me. By this time I was done with my meal and was waiting to ask for a box. I waited at least ten minutes before the server brought the other couple's drinks and I was able to flag her down, asking for a box. She dropped off the tab and said she would be right back. Then she disappeared. I saw her pass by the section a couple of times, but that was it. After another ten minutes (20 total) I picked up my sandwich and headed for the register, asking the cashier for a box. The server was passing by at the time and said, slightly annoyed, "I'm coming." I got the box from the cashier, paid my bill and left. Bottom line: The food was decent -- certainly not what it was in the past, but not terrible; the prices are in line with other moderate restaurants (meatball sub, bag of chips, large tea -- $13-$14); the service was atrocious! The original owner of the restaurant would literally spin in his grave if he saw the kind of service given now. I cannot recommend going there. read more

Took my family of 5 here to get pizza and it was sooo good!!! My girls got the Alfredo and Spaghetti with Meatballs. They ate every bite! We also got a large Italian Salad! Lettuce was super fresh and crunchy with lots of toppings! The place is retro but honestly to me it had a cool vibe to it! We will definitely be back for the pizza!! read more

The food has always been 5 stars for me at this place. Been years since I tried it, and we finally ventured here to get a large pepporoni. It did not disappoint. Exactly how I remembered it. The lady at the register was friendly and so was the young girl putting the pizzas in the oven. We came in for pickup. Side note: we compared this to donatos large pepporoni thin crust pizza on the same night....and gio's crust cannot be beat!!!! The place definitely screams pizza joint as soon as you walk in. Can't judge the taste by the place it's made in. Decor and the pizza shop as a whole could definitely appear a bit cleaner and updated. But I'd still return for that pepporoni pizza anyway!!!!! read more

Great food and fantastic service a true gem of a place to eat. The pizzas are amazing

Food: ordered one large cheese pizza and a deluxe. Both pizzas were luke warm when picked up. The cheese pizza was over cooked. Service: good service. Ambiance: family friendly and casual environment. read more

We have been here a few times, and never thought of reviewing this place till this time. I have had the lasagna, the spaghetti and meatball, deluxe pizza with anchovies..and wings. I am personally not a great fan of the sauce, but that is entirely personal preference. I think its a bit too sweet for my preference. The pizza how ever, is one of my favorites for thin crust. The bottom is crunchy the way I like it, the toppings are just the right amount. We almost always order a pizza when we are here. The other day, we discovered their parmesan wings, and they were the bomb. I never thought of Giovanni's as a wing, but this was so good! So our new staple is lookin like pizza and wings! They also started offering smoothies. I had a sip of my son's smoothie..and it was good! Again, a little sweet for me but it is good. Recommend the place. Service is usually good! read more

Giovanni's - They started to offer smoothies...those ar epretty good. - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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A great local Italian restaurant! The waitresses there are so kind and considerate. I like their pizza, but I LOVE their pasta dinners! They come with a salad with their homemade dressings and yummy mozzarella cheese on them. I like their ranch and my husband gets their house (has a lot of garlic in it) dressing. Their pastas are very good. My favorite is the Alfredo. It is also kid friendly- my daughter loves getting a cheese pizza or the cheese ravioli. Also do NOT get me started on their cannolis they are out of this world tasty! I like cannolis and theirs are the best I've ever tried. I recommend going here if you're looking for a great business to support in Fairborn! read more

Giovanni's - "Kids cannoli" for $1.50! Can't beat that. - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Food was the worst ever it was mushy no labor and no meat in the lasagna over priced price charged did not match menu No character at all read more

If you have not tried their Wedge Salad you are missing out. Looks like dessert but that is the Gorgonzola cheese, crumbles, and bacon. I thought Brios was the best but this is the bomb. read more

Giovanni's - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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Good affordable food. Staff was very friendly and attentive. We sat on the front porch with a well shaded area. read more

Giovanni's - Fettuccine Alfredo & Shrimp Deluxe Pizza - Italian Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Enjoyed the neighborhood dining at an authentic mom and pop place. The staff was very friendly and the food was like something from a family kitchen. Try it. Good stuff read more

Great Italian restaurant in downtown Fairborn. Food was excellent as was the service and restaurant atmosphere. Very fairly priced given service time and high quality of the food. read more

Never eaten here because whenever we've come they've somehow run out of pasta(?) Feels like this place is just taking up space downtown. Would love to see it replaced with something (like literally anything at all is better than walking in to be be seated and told they have nothing that their ads brought us in for). Waste of time, expectations, and gas. read more