Giovanna

Name: Giovanna
Address: 3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28217-1600
Telephone: (704) 910-3855
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

60 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

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Giovanna is the second restaurant created by Chef and Owner Richard Cranmer. Sister restaurant Zinicola, located in Ballantyne, has been a success in bringing authentic Italian food to the area, and Chef Richard hopes to bring that to the Lower Southend (LoSo) area. Giovanna is inspired by Chef Richard’s family, especially his mother and Nonna. He brings authentic Italian cuisine to life with a modern twist on classic recipes. We specialize in house made Italian cuisine from pastas, pizzas, and desserts! Our goal here at Giovanna is to provide delicious food and excellent service to our guests!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 910-3855
Website
http://www.giovannaitalian.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Richard Cranmer
Private party facilities
Beautiful glass enclosed Private Dining Room, Holds 24ppl. Entire restaurant is available for private Lunch Functions.
Private party contact
Carmen Ganoe: (704) 910-3855

Location
3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600
Neighbourhood
South Charlotte
Cross Street
South Blvd to Clanton Rd, turn left onto Dewitt Lane
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Scaleybark Light Rail Station
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options

Stuffed Baby PortabellasUS$14.00
Sausage, vodka sauce
Olive MedleyUS$9.00
Mix of Olives tossed in a fresh herb mix
Antipasto PlatterUS$28.00
Assortment of meats, cheeses, and pickled vegetables
Crostini ImpastatoUS$10.00
Crostini Trio with an Herbed Ricotta base, Nduja, Pesto, and Hot Honey (1 topping per crostini)
Wagyu Beef CarpaccioUS$32.00
Lemon Emulsion, Pickled Shallots, Baby Arugula, Parmesan, Crostini, Capers
Fried CalamariUS$22.00
Lightly Breaded and Fried, Served with Marinara Sauce
AranciniUS$10.00
Taleggio Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Calabrian Chili
MeatballsUS$12.00
Tomato Sauce, Parmesan

INSALATA

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$9.00
Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, anchovy, croutons, parmesan crisp
Giovanna Chopped SaladUS$11.00
Radicchio, baby endive, red peppers, artichokes, olives, salami, soppressata, sharp provolone, red wine vinaigrette
Arugula & BurrataUS$14.00
English cucumbers, red onion, heirloom tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

CARNE & PESCARE

Entrees

BranzinoUS$34.00
Pan Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass (two filets) with white wine heirloom tomatoes and fennel, marinated olives, citrus beurre blanc
20 oz. RibeyeUS$65.00
Served with a rosemary potato cake and seasonal vegetables
Roasted ChickenUS$28.00
Served with seasonal vegetables and polenta

PASTA

Pastas

Pappardelle with Wild MushroomsUS$24.00
Herb mushroom broth, house impastata ricotta (rich, creamy, ricotta cheese)
GnocchiUS$24.00
Potato gnocchi with Vodka sauce, basil, garlic, and Pecorino Romano
Lasagna alla BologneseUS$28.00
Served with Vodka sauce and Bechamel
CavatelliUS$26.00
Pomodoro sauce, Guanciale, Mint, Basil, Pecorino Romano
Octopus with Risotto NeroUS$26.00
Saffron Emulsion, Roasted Red Pepper Gatrisque
Grilled Quail and Pea RisottoUS$32.00
Taleggio Cheese

PIZZA

Pizzas

MargheritaUS$16.00
Sliced Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil
PepperoniUS$20.00
Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Basil
Fennel SausageUS$22.00
Caramelized Onions, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil
VegetarianUS$20.00
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Ricotta, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
ProsciuttoUS$22.00
Hot Honey, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Charlotte
Italian
Charlotte
Italian

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Giovanna offers a "truly authentic Italian" dining experience with "amazing" homemade pasta and "fantastic" service. The atmosphere is "classy, sophisticated, yet relaxed," perfect for both date nights and family outings. Guests rave about the "hidden gem" status, highlighting the delicious lasagna, chicken parmesan, and delightful cocktails.

60 Reviews

L
Lawrence
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's our new go to Italian in the city. Highly recommend!
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Aimy
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating here and the food was so delicious. We enjoyed the atmosphere, ambiance, and service!
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yazeed
VIP
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent! Dan, our server, took great care of us. We started with the beet salad, which was delicious and thoughtfully split into two plates for us. The chicken Parmesan was fantastic, with a flavorful sauce that stood out. We were especially excited to see their halal options, and the lasagna was the star of the meal—it absolutely hit the spot. For dessert, we had the lemon almond cheesecake, which was creamy, light, and simply amazing. We’ll definitely be returning!
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Aminah
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, the environment was nice. Easy parking across the street. The sever was nice and attentive but not hovering.
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Brad
VIP
Charlotte
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was not very packed, and I’m not sure why! The food was excellent, and the service was perfect. We will definitely be going back!!
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Misterbreeze
VIP
Charlotte
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and services were great. Valet parking available. Good luck finding a parking spot.
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Britt
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Giovanna! This is maybe our 7th time eating there end the food never disappoints.
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Jaime
Charlotte
185 reviews
5.0
185 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3rd time here for my wife an I. Came with my son and another couple. Exceptional service and great food.
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Derek
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top 3 dining experiences in Charlotte. Food, service, ambience all superb!
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Matthew
VIP
Charlotte
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I thought it was decent. Not very authentic Italian. Parking was a disaster. Service all the very very nice was not educated on the menu or Italian food.
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Giovanna is rated 4.7 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

3531 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1600

Additional information

Cross Street
South Blvd to Clanton Rd, turn left onto Dewitt Lane
Neighbourhood
South Charlotte
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Scaleybark Light Rail Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Richard Cranmer
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.giovannaitalian.com/
Phone number
(704) 910-3855
Private party facilities
Beautiful glass enclosed Private Dining Room, Holds 24ppl. Entire restaurant is available for private Lunch Functions.
Private party contact
Carmen Ganoe: (704) 910-3855

Giovanna

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

ANTIPASTO

Stuffed Baby PortabellasUS$14.00

Olive MedleyUS$9.00

Antipasto PlatterUS$28.00

Crostini ImpastatoUS$10.00

Wagyu Beef CarpaccioUS$32.00

Fried CalamariUS$22.00

AranciniUS$10.00

MeatballsUS$12.00

INSALATA

Caesar SaladUS$9.00

Giovanna Chopped SaladUS$11.00

Arugula & BurrataUS$14.00

CARNE & PESCARE

BranzinoUS$34.00

20 oz. RibeyeUS$65.00

Roasted ChickenUS$28.00

PASTA

Pappardelle with Wild MushroomsUS$24.00

GnocchiUS$24.00

Lasagna alla BologneseUS$28.00

CavatelliUS$26.00

Octopus with Risotto NeroUS$26.00

Grilled Quail and Pea RisottoUS$32.00

PIZZA

MargheritaUS$16.00

PepperoniUS$20.00

Fennel SausageUS$22.00

VegetarianUS$20.00

ProsciuttoUS$22.00

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