Giovanni's of Covent Garden in London: photos, reviews, menu

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Giovanni's Of Covent Garden in London is a quaint and intimate spot offering a delightful escape into European, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines. Tucked down an atmospheric alleyway, this charming restaurant is renowned for its excellent Italian and Sicilian dishes, bursting with wonderful flavors. Prices range between 26 to 45 GBP per person, reflecting its high-quality offerings and status as an expensive dining choice. The ambiance complements the culinary experience, providing a lovely, old-world charm. Patrons enjoy a selection of beverages, including beer, coffee, wine, and cocktails, perfect for any lunch or dinner occasion. With fast and efficient service, the hospitality delivered by owners Claire and Giovanni is truly fantastic, making each visit memorable. Consistently rated at 4.3 on Google, a reservation is recommended to secure a spot at this culinary delight.

Price

$$$$ 26 - 45 GBP

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

European, Italian, Mediterranean

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Giovanni's of Covent Garden menu.

Beer
Coffee
Wine
Cocktail

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Charing Cross

Train station 340 m walk

Haymarket / Charles II Street (Stop P)

Bus stop 475 m walk

Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (Stop G)

Bus stop 268 m walk

Embankment (Stop 40c)

Bus stop 460 m walk

Embankment Station

Bus stop 471 m walk

Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (Stop W)

Bus stop 417 m walk

4.4

based on 610 reviews

Google

4.4/5 610 reviews

Desmond Padhi

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Giovanni’s. The food was exceptional and the ambiance very comfortable - everything was terrific and Pino (owner/ chef) was a delight. After dinner we were going to a show and had a good idea of directions, but Pino wanted to ensure we got there on time so he took it upon himself to walk with us to the theater! Don’t miss the opportunity to experience something wonderful.

Lindsay Teske

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

My husband and I had a wonderful dinner here last week. Everything we ate was delicious, the service was so friendly and attentive, and the space itself has such a charm about it. I could kick myself that I’ve lived in London for six years and didn’t go until so recently. Great for vegans as well. This is a lovely restaurant, one you don’t want to miss.

Jules Campeau

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This restaurant was referred to us by the concierge, Darren at the Savoy. We were greeted by Clair who is one of the owners. My wife ordered a tomato soup and the Carbonara (it is listed slightly different in the menu) and I ordered the burata and tomato salad and the ricotta ravioli. The burata was amazing, fresh and perfectly set and my wife’s soup was bright and full of ripe tomato! Our pastas were equally as delicious. The carbonara had crisp pieces of guanciali and was yellow from the yolks that were used, My ravioli was creamy and butter with simple flavours that absolutely sang together in harmony! We had a lovely Gavi (Sansilvestri) which was just the icing on the cake . Claire and Pino (chef) were kind and welcoming spending time with everyone who were lucky enough to find this wonderful spot. This will be our “go to” Italian restaurant in London moving forward. Thank you for a memorable evening.