Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant

Reviews

• Kendall G.

  star star star star star 21 August 2026

  Stopped by while on vacation.
  Food was excellent. More specifically, the Carbanaro. Our waiter had just moved here from Europe two weeks ago and was having some language barriers. Her brother, who was also the chef, came out and helped make sure our order was correct and explained the homemade recipes.
  Great atmosphere and great food.

• David S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 20 August 2026

  We stopped again after it first opened.  The room appeared full but a number of tables had no food on them.  Several waitresses seemed rather busy filling water glasses but I didn't see much food coming from the kitchen.  One couple left their table without being served.
  
  No one approached us to inform us of possible delays or to welcome us.  In fact, as we waited with one other couple it was like we were invisibleThey have a drive thru for picking up phone orders and this seems to overburden the kitchen
  
  I gave it one star because I hear the food is good (if you ever get i

• Jo F.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 14 August 2026

  There are not a lot of choices for fine dining in Oklahoma. So we decided to give this place a shot. Upon entering it smelled good. The aroma of fresh garlic permeates the air. But that is not the only thing in the air- the place has an enormous amount of flies flying around so it's incredibly hard to eat when your dodging the little buggers away from your food and drink. The food was meh! But I've grown accustomed to a certain standard. Would I go back? Heck no. But the service was very friendly

• Jeannie T.

  star star star star star 5 August 2026

  The owner of Giovanni's is one of the friendliest people ever, which goes well with being one of the single best cooks in Oklahoma, if not the US. I find their calzones and pizzas are perfect for mini picnics while traveling, and my eggplant parmesan obsessed grandfather is willing to drive all the way from Norman just to eat here. Being fresh made and authentic means it isn't always fast, but the wait is worth it and those in a hurry can always order ahead.

• Dean P.

  star star star star star 5 August 2026

  My name is Dean, and I'm born and raised New Yorker. Some may say New Yorkers can be pizza snobs. I would say, more well versed in quality pizza.
  
  Sit down, Ardmore. You're in for a treat. Whenever I try new places, I believe it is best to get a plain cheese pie to determine quality. If they can't get some as simple as a plain cheese pizza right, then what makes you think other various types of pizza will be any better?
  
  Another piece of info, in my past I've deployed with Italian Security Forces to Afghanistan. Subsequently they brought a brick oven with them. Once a week, my crew would go to the Italian compound for their pizza. Which was out of control good.
  
  Now, today on my way to a job I noticed this new to me Italian place where an empty building once stood not too long ago. I ordered my plain cheese pie, and needless to say, I devoured this pie. Crisp crust, flavorful sauce, and outstanding cheese.
  
  I put nothing on top of my first pie at a new place. No salt, no Parmesan. Plain. You can taste almost every ingredient individually.
  
  The only negative, this place isn't in Oklahoma City where I live. Based off of the quality of pizza leads me to believe the rest of the fanfare should be equally if not better.
  
  I probably should have taken a before picture, sadly it's completely gone.
  
  Good Job, Giovanni's. Keep up the good work.