I am so upset that I did not know of this place sooner. This place is absolutely magnificent. The service is spectacular - everyone we came across was incredibly friendly and polite. Our server was knowledgeable in the menu as far as suggestions. He also was always one step ahead as far as our water and boxing our leftover. Our entire experience was a delight - the food itself however speaks volumes of this place. The ricotta crostini is definitely THAT GOOD. They also gave us complimentary bread to ensure we finished our ricotta. The spaghetti may look "simple" but it is full of flavor and is definitely a large plate - could be two servings. The soup and sandwich were also fantastic - on the menu i didn't see it mentioned that the sandwich came with a pasta salad but it does as pictured. Everything seemed to be perfected i balancing the flavors and it was truly delicious. This was for lunch service - we are dying to go back for dinner !! read more

Jianna - spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Honestly, such a great experience. Derrick was an amazing server--super attentive and gave great suggestions. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the appetizers to the drinks to dessert. The only downside was the initial vibe at the host stand, but once we were seated, the food and service more than made up for it! read more

Wish I took more photos but we had a perfect cozy booth. The restaurant was lively and service was attentive. My steak was cooked to perfection. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. read more

Jianna - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Great service from staff with a special shout out to Joelle. She's very good and went above and beyond for me. The deserts were amazing! My husband liked his pasta dish. The bolognese needed more seasoning. But overall a good experience. read more

This is a 4.5 out of 5. In terms of fresh pasta, you won't be able to do any better than Jianna. Super authentic and masterfully prepared. The gnocchi is cooked with bacon and perfectly fluffy. The grilled bread was amazing as well. The crab pasta dish was super crab flavored and cooked with sun-dried tomatoes. Very rich dish,. My said the spaghetti was a 7/10. Overall, we had a lovely meal. read more

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Very nice italian restaurant. They make all their pasta fresh in house. You can even see them making it at the pasta station. They also have fresh oysters, and many other options, as their menu is always changing. With our party of five, everyone was able to find something they liked and everything we had was delicious. There is a bar, indoor and outdoor seating. You will have to climb a number of stairs to reach the restaurant. read more

The ricotta with ciabatta and pricutto were absolutely wonderful and definitely the stand out of the meal. I had the gemeli as my main and it was good, just salty. My dad had the spaghetti TBG and it was a great option for a lighter pasta that seems to be consistently good. Also, I would definitely reccomend the Sangiovese wine. Our server was absolutely wonderful! read more

Jianna - Gemeli - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Exceptional evening and exceptional meal. We were celebrating a milestone anniversary and it couldn't have been a better experience. We sat outside on the balcony overlooking Falls Park. It was a gorgeous night and our table was perfectly situated to enjoy views of Main Street. We were immediately greeted and wished a happy anniversary. When seated, we were presented with special menus noting the anniversary. Sam was our server and she was wonderful, so warm and friendly.We started with a half dozen East Coast oysters. Such a delicious service, complete with mignonette, hot sauce, and cocktail sauce. I had the scallop special and my husband had the spaghetti and meatballs. We ended the meal with a delicious olive oil cake. This was a very special way to celebrate a milestone anniversary, or any special occasion. We highly recommended this exceptional restaurant! read more

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We had a dinner reservation for a party of 2 at 8 pm on Saturday, 3/22/25. We were celebrating a birthday, which they acknowledged with birthday wishes and a "Happy Birthday" menu, but that was it. No dessert on the house, which was a bummer. Katelyn was our waitress and she was great! We got a starter, bread, and we got all specials for the half order of pasta (the move!!) and our large plates. Here's what we got: - North Carolina Burrata ($15): More like a salad, doesn't come with bread. Very good! - Grilled Ciabatta ($4): Unfortunately, they don't offer free bread service. The bread was fine, but we wouldn't get it again. - Lamb Ragu Pasta Special (half order, $15): OMG. This was soo good. The half order was the perfect size too. Still dreaming about this. - Scallop Special ($45): The scallops melted in my mouth! Loved the mushrooms in the dish too! - Filet Special ($55): We ordered this medium, but it came out very medium rare. My husband was fine with that, so he ate it. It was good, but the side was even better! The potatoes, snap peas, and cauliflower were perfectly seasoned. So good! We were sadly too full for dessert. We would 100% go back and have already recommended to others! Good portion size, reasonably priced, and delicious food! read more

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What an exceptional dining experience! Our server, Matt, was outstanding. His wine expertise truly elevated the evening. He described our selection so vividly that I could practically taste the wine before it arrived at our table. Through thoughtful questions, he guided us to the perfect selection: Il Colle di Carli. It was delicious and set the tone beautifully for our meal. For our main courses, we ordered the lamb shank rigatoni and the Calamarata al Nero di Sepia with rock shrimp and squid ink pasta. The squid ink pasta was a first for me, and I was absolutely delighted. The flavor was extraordinary and unlike anything I'd experienced before. Both dishes paired wonderfully with our wine. We dined outside with live music drifting from the street, creating the most enchanting atmosphere. Our server asked if we were too warm, and we agreed we were feeling a bit warm, Matt graciously adjusted the outdoor heating without hesitation. Every detail was attended to with care. This is the kind of restaurant that understands fine dining is about the complete experience: exceptional food, knowledgeable service, and an ambiance that makes the evening unforgettable. Simply beautiful. read more

Jianna - Calamarata al Nero di Sepia with rock shrimp and squid ink pasta - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

As a New Yorker, I did not expect to eat some of the best pasta I've ever had in South Carolina. Don't sleep on this place. Shout out to our server Lorena for excellent service and great recommendations. read more

First time in Greenville, what an absolutely wonderful town. First time at Jianna's , an incredible meal, we deferred to our waiter, Andy, who had wine recommendations from a very extensive list, as well as thoughts on appetizers and entrées, I don't think you can go wrong with anything. Everything was delicious and fresh and so homemade tasting. We absolutely plan on coming back on our next trip. And you've gotta love a restaurant that actually has a cookbook you can purchase! read more

Jianna - Dessert time! - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Here tonight for a dinner date. Tonight we had the Grilled Ciabatta with Olive Oil as a starter. Make sure you get the freshly ground Parmesan cheese with that. And ask for extra Parmesan. We then had the Pan Roasted Red Snapper (but tonight they substituted it with North Carolina Bass). The fish comes with Poached P.E.I. Mussels (delicious - really, my husband who normally does not love mussels really liked these), potatoes, and squash in a really nice sauce. Make sure you also try a pasta dish. They make all their pastas fresh daily. We got the Strozzapretti. read more

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Excellent Italian food and great place for oysters ... shucked at the bar, always fresh...a number of appetizers (love the gnocchi), homemade pastas always with a twist and excellent Italian wines And yes, service is great and the staff is very attentive Difficult to go for Italian any other place read more

We were so excited to try Jianna. We had a 12:30 PM reservation. Our server was slow to take our order and not very attentive. We all enjoyed the flavor of our pasta dishes but they were too salty. We asked for bread ($4) and it was delicious -charred on outside, soft on inside. Good wine selection. read more

It's a culture more than a restaurant. Service staff definitely know the menu, and it's a delicious menu to know. Don't pass on the oysters, they have one of the best sets in town. And the wine list is worth tasting through for sure. read more

Jianna is a greenville staple. Consistently amazing and seasonal menus that show the chef has true passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients. This week, the star was the lobster pasta with black truffle in a garlic sauce. The ricotta corstini is always a star app. Weekends are great for brunch and they have a great raw oyster bar. Caramel semmifredo desert is a staple menu item that always delivers. A must try 5/5 stars. Only thing that may be an issue for some patrons is that the food can be a bit salty read more

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Bathrooms are A plus. Service prompt and friendly. Not tourist feeling even though it's in the heart of the tourist area. Recommend to anyone. read more

Jianna - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The kids my wife and I decided to come here for lunch on a Saturday. They had a great deal on oysters half off and a couple of four dollar drinks. I went in with nothing particular I was craving, but when our waiter started rattling off all the goodies I was thinking they were reading my mind! That was heaven!! Im from SoCal the "land of the foodie". Mostly disappointed with the lack of food that is overpriced and lacking basic restauranteur skills. This place alone would male me want to live there. Thanks everyone for your great service! read more

I celebrated a milestone birthday at Jianna this past weekend. It was very special with a personalized menu wishing me a happy birthday! The ambiance at Jianna is chic and modern. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share which were yummy (see pics). I chose the gnocchi dish for dinner and ate every scrap Our server was on the ball offering drinks as needed and encouraging menu inquiries. Great memorable birthday with friends! read more

Jianna - Starters including: meatballs, risotto, ricotta crostini, grilled ciabatta, spinach and ricotta agnolotti. YUM! - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Stopped in for lunch at Jianna and left completely impressed. We happened to be seated right by the pasta-making counter, which turned out to be such a fun surprise--we got to watch the chefs craft fresh pasta from scratch the whole time. Our cocktails were spot-on, and the pasta dishes were some of the freshest I've had anywhere. Highly recommend if you're in Greenville and craving a memorable meal. read more

We came here for lunch and ordered their prosciutto appetizer and one salad with salmon for each of us. It was not the most memorable meal in terms of the food itself, but the ambience is quite nice, especially the outdoor patio. read more

Jianna - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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What a great evening with clients at Jianna. Great atmosphere and some rather unique dishes. Generous portions as well. Loved the whipped ricotta with honey for the bread to start. Oysters were on point! Only have it 4 stars because there were people in our party who would have liked Italian favorites like chicken parmigiana, but everything was a specialty dish. Will likely go back for sure! read more

This was my first time visiting this place and everything was pure perfection! The food was sooo good, the gnocchi EVERYONE needs to try this. We ended up dipping our bread in the sauce because we truly couldn't enough of it. The service was phenomenal, our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable and was constantly checking in on us. The ambience is pretty similar to any other high end restaurant with dim lighting. Overall, I would give them a 10/10 and definitely plan on coming back if I'm in SC. read more

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I came here on a Tuesday and it was very busy! I was a party of one and was able to be seated right away. The service was great and so was the food! It was absolutely filled with flavors especially their meatballs! They have indoor and outdoor seating but I recommend making a reservation ahead of time! read more

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you don't just come here for the pasta (I mean, you can but you'd be limiting yourself), you come here for a great time. The wine menu speaks for itself. The pasta specials never disappoint. The view from the balcony just ties it all together. However, you'll find the bar to also be a wonderful spot. Service has been consistently good for several years now. Love this place! read more

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Excellent date evening at the bar overlooking the Main Street vibes Food and Drinks are always great! Superb service from the staff! read more

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Had high expectations for Jianna, given the reviews and articles across the internet. Ambiance was open and seating was well executed. We didn't have reservations, yet we're seated within 15 min; service was mostly good. Recommendations were honest, from the perspective of the server, and service was met well overall. Admittedly, the menu items read much better than they tested. The descriptions, for sure, grabbed our attention, but the satisfaction wasn't quite met. The best ordered from our selection (inspired by recommendations) was certainly the Gemelli al Nero de Sepia which was made with: Maine Lobster, Haricot Verts, Aleppo Pepper, Garlic Breadcrumb. The black is due to squid ink, and the texture was perfectly al dente. The Poppyseed Radiatori honestly didn't taste different than a homemade pasta primavera. Not very much lump crab, which we thought would steal the show on this dish. Really appreciated the sunflower gremolata on the halibut, which completed the soft fish with texture. The fish, however, seemed overcooked. Would suggest leaving out the garlic cream sauce (had more of a resemblance to an aioli and/or mayo). The server did recommend the Char-grilled Octopus (Potato, Guanciale, Pistachio, Sherry-lemon Vinaigrette) and it didn't disappoint! Texture was not rubbery at all, and instead soft and easy to chew. I'm glad we checked it out, but it didn't really live up to the hype. It's possible that this could be a good taste for what Greenville is used to. It does, however, help that the area is fantastic, and the balcony is quite pleasant (and different from other venue spaces) which led to a nice digestive walk afterwards. read more

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Love thia place, the atmosphere, the food, customer service, and location is absolutely amazing. read more

Jianna - Fussili Al Nero Di Seppia (black pasta), bavette steak Tagliata - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The wife and I were town for the weekend and heard great things about this place. We went on a Saturday night about 6 and only seating available was at the bar. Give the seats were outside on a nice evening, who would say no? Honestly, they were the best seats in the house, above the street where we could watch below, fantastic. So, who goes to a place known for pasta and other than the gnocchi for an appetizer didn't order pasta? Yep, that would be us. I wanted to and then saw the steak on the menu and switched up. The bride had tuna that she said was "amazing and the best meal in a long time" and my steak was fantastic! Feel bad I didn't get the name of the dude at the bar that served us, be he was attentive, chatty (without being obnoxious) and quick to point out recommendations. We both would absolutely go back. read more

Jianna - Bavette steak tagliata - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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What an absolute splendid day we came in to visit from Atlanta for the day and the weather couldn't be better. We walked into this restaurant thanks to your recommendation from my neighbor, and we were not disappointed at all. We were sat right away and we got to sit on the lovely porch we even had someone playing music from the park, which really added to the ambience. We were waited on by a great server named Claire. She was so sweet and very personable. We enjoyed splitting a salad which was delicious, and the absolute treat of the day was the half-price oysters, which were salty and very briny but absolutely delicious. We did split some pasta too, and love the fresh Parmesan cheese that they added. The view was great. The food was great. The service was great. We had a really lovely time. I would definitely put this on your list if you're in the area and be sure to ask for Claire. read more

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I love Jianna!! I live in FL but everyone I'm there I never kiss opportunity eat here. They have amazing, fresh, homemade pasta and delicious food. read more

Excellent food and service. Will definitely go again. Requested the balcony out searing and it was a beautiful night. The meal was wonderful. read more

The food was incredible! The server couldn't have described the food better, my plate had everything on it. A little bit of citric, and sweet on the same plate. The ambiance was great and the location was excellent, right in front of the Falls Park. Would recommend this place to everyone visiting SC. read more

Jianna - Meatballs. Gnuci. Prosciutto. - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

A beautiful location just off Falls park, convenient parking, and a very well trained staff. I've been to this place four times and the first time I was very impressed with everything. The food was great, atmosphere wonderful and staff was on point. But the last three times everything was the same except for the food. The flavor just wasn't there. It was ok but just ok. I would go back in the summer for all the reasons mentioned other then the food. It was just lacking. No pop, no zing, no wow factor. read more

I know I've given out a 5 Star review for this place before, but it deserved it then, and deserves it again. Have you ever teared up because of the service at a restaurant? Me neither. Until I did. We were celebrating a milestone anniversary and I mentioned to our server Brendan I'd like a Red Stripe since that's what I had on our honeymoon. He said they didn't have it but gave a suggestion of a truly phenomenal local beer. Brendan told the Red Stripe story to his FOH manager who then went and bought me a cold six pack as a gift. I was so moved at the thoughtfulness that I teared up as I was transported back 30 years to our honeymoon. Brendan said their service is described as "Unreasonable Hospitality". It was beyond anything I expected. The food was, as always, stellar. It's our favorite place in GVL read more

We ordered the lasagna, which was one of the specials, but unfortunately both the top and bottom were burnt. It was disappointing, especially since we had booked our reservation well in advance and were really looking forward to this dinner. On a positive note, the spaghetti was excellent. This may have been a one-off issue, so we'll possibly give it another try in the future. read more

Jianna is fantastic! I've been here once a week during my visit to Greenville, and had a great meal every time. Their fresh pastas are delicious-- I really love their black rigatoni with rock shrimp. It's perfectly flavored with white wine, garlic, and lemon. I always sit at the bar, and have had great service from the friendly bartenders. The space is light and airy, as it's perched on the second floor of a downtown building. They also have a wraparound outdoor deck, with bar seating as well. It's very cool. Probably my top pick in Greenville! read more

Jianna - Rigatoni with Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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We had a wonderful Anniversary dinner and were treated to a glass of prosecco in honor of our special occasion. Oyster appetizers were delicious as were our entrees. Our server, Lorena, was always there to answer questions and provide excellent service. Do go to Jianna's And ask for Lorena!! read more

Valentine's Day visit was perfect! I ordered the Oyster platter, which was delicious and fresh as usual. The Truffle Crab Gnocchi was a hit. It was cheesy and rich! I really enjoy Jianna's special menus. read more

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