Giovanni's is split into two distinct restaurants: fine Italian cuisine in the main restaurant area…read moreand a lounge side catering to pizza enthusiasts, like me. What the lounge may lack in outward beauty, that is fully made up for (and then some) with its main course. Done in what I call "Greek Style", the pizza is baked in a pan and has a cupped edge crust that the ingredients come out to meet, with the bulk of the cheese spread on top. Additionally, Giovanni's has developed a wonderful sauce, which is not too sweet. Fresh ingredients and lots of them as well. When brought to your table by Tracey or one of the other wonderful staff, it is a thing of golden beauty. I never order anything less than a large (see photo) because I always want to take some home. Truly one of the top pies on the island. Enjoy!

the food here has always been top notch! the vibes and atmosphere of the place is also amazing, the…read moreway the lights are just perfect and the playlist is awesome too! we had this waiter who was so kind and funny. AMAZING service!!! when my dad spilled a drink, he came rushing over to clean it and even poured the rest of his can into his cup without him asking. Keep up the amazing work!

Love the remodel! Great staff and superb food…read more A great little local neighborhood restaurant!!

I ordered from here a few nights ago and it was possibly the worst pizza I've ever eaten. The Crust…read moreWas thin on one side and thick on the other. All the toppings were piled up in the middle there was nothing near the edges. First and last time I'll ever order from there. So I forgot I had tried this place and ordered two small thin crust. The meat was so over cooked it was like eating gravel. Never again. This was first week of May 24.

Rocking good pizza ! Perfect in every way.. they get busy, it takes longer, a bit more expensive…read more.. but worth the wait and the price. ... 8 out of 5 stars!

awesome pie! consistant everytime.. Parksville best kept pizza secret. Price is decent and has…read moregood value.. rock on you guys

Great pizza place just outside of Parksville. They do a Neapolitan style pizza when thin base…read morewithout it being soggy. Lots of customers while we were there on a weekday afternoon. They do half baked pizzas to go as well so you can finish up when you get home. We got 2 large pizzas. Can't remember the cost but total came to over $50. Their "regular" pizzas are pricey for what they are. Pepperoni and cheese are priced the same or v similar to something more exotic w truffle oil. There are a few tables inside, pretty no frills and 2 tables outside. I'd go back again for some quality pizza when you are in or around Parksville.

4.5 rounded up Full…read moredisclosure, I had very low expectations. I was filling up with gas when this place caught my eye. The first thing I thought was "gas station pizza". Similar to gas station sushi. Something anyone with a brain interacting with taste buds wouldn't do. I also didn't have internet. The connection was spotty so I couldn't check the reviews. Throwing caution into the wind, I went for it. What a surprise! The pizza was incredible. Apparently their pizzas sometime sell out according to some local reviews. I can certainly see why! So good, I got one to go. A hole in the wall location in the middle of nowhere along the Island Highway, Small spot seating maybe 10 inside along with a picnic table outside for some additional seating. Friendly service. More take away than dine in. This may be one of the best pizzas I've had. See my pics. They don't skimp on the toppings. Bonus: they have a liquor license. Recommended

We had a large 1/2 and 1/2. It was awesome. Great crust, lots of toppings and cooked to the right…read morelevel of melted cheese. Crust was a highlight not doughy and the right level of crisp. Super friendly staff as well!

Still Nanaimo's best pie after all these years. Always consistent. Love the 1/4 option on the XL…read more Bring an appetite

Great pizza choice in Parksville. Walking in I was greeted…read moreimmediately by the staff with great attitude and enthusiasm. I realized right away they have a lot of choices and interesting toppings. You can get a whole pizza or order by the slice. I couldn't choose a single pizza so I ordered two different slices. They gave a couple tables outside to enjoy the elements but also a table and counter seating area inside if you want to be inside. You can watch them making pizza; from stretching the dough, saucing, topping to cooking. So much fun to watch. Taste is AWESOME!! I truly loved the pizza. The toppings, perfect amount of sauce and great crust. The crust is the secret to me. Great tasting, nice crunch and just a slight sweet taste. I suggest trying this place out if looking for a pizza night.

I really like the pizza her, especially bc I can walk to it and a slice is good and reasonably…read morepriced. However, 9 times out of 10, when I walk in there the music is excessively loud and often blaring gangster rap and dropping F bombs continually. I'm not elderly but even I get irritated having to shout to place an order. The customers are of all ages and sometimes small children are there with parents and elderly customers are typically hearing impaired. I've suggested turning the music down and was told that people complain/mention it often yet the owner doesn't seem to be concerned at all. I may have to start going to Salt instead.

This is my second time there! It's a bit pricey but worth it. Staff is wonderful and gave my son…read morewater while we waited. The milkshakes were good but pricey. I ordered the king with a raspberry margarita and it was great, my blue cheese slider was a bit dry but tasty, the wings and other sides were hot and crispy. The other burgers and fries were delicious, my husband said it was the best burger he's had. the only thing I would change is one of the patios was so hot and the umbrellas didn't add enough coverage so a large tent would be better.

Met some friends here for dinner after a wonderful dinner the night before at another local place…read moreserving far different fare. The interior is very plain, and somewhat looks thrown together, and that's ok. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is, no apologies. When your claim to fame is a dinner, or lunch, on top of a Caesar in a glass, you are kind of throwing up your middle in defiance aren't you. The service was good, everything was well taken care of. The food itself is good and quite abundant. K's wings were very nicely cooked and quite plump. The sauce was meh, but that's a personal choice. The taco salad, which we shared was quite good as well, but the taco chips could have been of a better quality, or better yet made in house. My beef dip was pretty good, not fatty at all which is a turn off for me. Fries were abundant, but the au jus needed a helping hand. Our guests had wings as well and a hot chicken sandwich. Both were quite good as well. I could have seen a five star, and it was quite close, just not quite there. We'd go again though next time we are in Parksville!

I had scouted out this place and it didn't disappoint. We didn't have a reservation but got lucky…read moresince a table was just being cleared. Absolutely delicious beet and greens salad, perfectly baked pizza, and friendly service.

We ordered takeout pizza and they were delicious. The portions were generous, and the leftovers…read morewere great the next day.