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Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town, Nashville, TN

Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town

4.8
4.8
1697 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
At Giovanni's you will experience creative Italian cuisine in a multi level, chic and relaxed atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (615) 760-5932
  • Website
    http://www.giovanninashville.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Giovanni Pinato
  • Private party facilities
    Private room upstairs can acommodate from 15 to 75 guests seated and 200 for a cocktail reception with private bar.
  • Private party contact
    Cristian Barz: (615) 760-5932
  • Location
    909 20th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
  • Area
    Music Row
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is complimentary for our guests.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Antipasti Caldi E Freddi E Insalate

Add Grilled Chicken $8, Add Shrimp $12

  • Minestrone di verdureUS$9.75

    Vegetable soup

    • Calamari fritti con peperoncini dolciUS$15.75

      Fried calamari with cherry peppers served with a spicy marinara sauce

      • Caprese con mozzarella fatta in casaUS$12.75

        Mozzarella made fresh daily with tomatoes and basil

        • Carpaccio di manzo alla Harry's BarUS$14.75

          Thinly sliced beef filet with mustard-mayonnaise Harry's bar sauce

          • Salumi misti Italiani con giardiniera di vegetaliUS$13.50

            An assortment of imported Italian salumi with pickled vegetables

            • Cesare di romana, parmigiano, pancetta e croccanti di paneUS$12.75

              Romaine lettuce, crispy pancetta, croutons and shaved parmigiano in a delicate Caesar dressing

              • Insalata di pomodoroUS$14.75

                Tomato salad in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

                • Iceberg con gorgonzola e pancettaUS$12.75

                  Iceberg wedge in a light gorgonzola dressing with bacon and shaved shallots

                  • Insalata della casaUS$9.75

                    Mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette

                    • Formaggi assortitiUS$17.75

                      Pecorino Toscano, Gorgonzola invecchiato, Taleggio e Bel Paese served with fig marmalade

                      Paste E Risotti

                      Our pastas are made with organic free-range chicken eggs from Willow Egg Farm, Summertown TN. Add: Grilled Chicken $8. Shrimp $12, Meatballs $8, Italian sausage $6, Cherry peppers $4

                      • Gnocchi ai Quattro formaggiUS$22.75

                        Home-made potato gnocchi with four cheeses

                        • Lasagna all 'EmilianaUS$23.75

                          Home-made veal and beef lasagna

                          • Ravioli di magro al burro e salviaUS$22.50

                            Home-made spinach ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach in a butter and sage sauce

                            • Tagliolini con gamberetti, carciofi e pomodori arrostitiUS$23.75

                              Home-made linguine with shrimp, artichokes and roasted tomatoes

                              • Tagliatelle alla BologneseUS$22.75

                                Home-made tagliatelle in our signature veal and beef ragout

                                • Risotto del giornoUS$24.75

                                  Risotto of the day

                                  Pizze AL Forno

                                  Thin style pizza, homemade mozzarella

                                  • MargheritaUS$18.75

                                    Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and oregano

                                    • VegetarianaUS$19.75

                                      Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, spinach and olives

                                      • Salsiccia e salaminoUS$19.75

                                        Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, hot and sweet Italian sausage, hot pepperoni

                                        Secondi / Main Course

                                        • Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$19.75

                                          Eggplant Parmigiana with home-made mozzarella

                                          • Scaloppine di vitello alla Lombarda con spinaci all' aglio e olioUS$28.50

                                            Veal scaloppine in a lemon, butter, white wine sauce served with spinach, garlic and oil

                                            • Petto di pollo alla Milanese con insalata di pomodoroUS$24.75

                                              breaded breast of chicken sauteed in olive oil and topped with tomato salad

                                              • Insalata di pollo alla DouglasUS$22.75

                                                Sliced grilled breast of chicken on a bed of greens, shaved parmesan, reduced balsamic vinegar

                                                • Salmone al forno al vino rosso con asparagiUS$28.75

                                                  Salmon fillet baked in red wine served with asparagus

                                                  Contorni / Side dishes

                                                  • Maccheroni allo SpeckUS$9.75

                                                    Mac and cheese with speck and peas

                                                    • Patate al tartufo e parmigianoUS$9.75

                                                      Truffle parmigiano fries

                                                      • Broccoli al aglio e olioUS$6.75

                                                        Broccoli sautéed in garlic and oil

                                                        • Spinaci al aglio e oglioUS$11.75

                                                          Sauteed spinach with garlic and oil

                                                          • Patate arrostoUS$5.75

                                                            Roasted potatoes

                                                            • Insalata sempliceUS$6.75

                                                              Market greens, balsamic vinaigrette

                                                              Brunch

                                                              Served Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM

                                                              • Omelette del giornoUS$14.75

                                                                3 egg omelette of the day

                                                                • Frittata con mozzarella, basilico e pomodoriUS$14.75

                                                                  Frittata with homemade mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil

                                                                  • Uova a piacere con pancetta o salsicciaUS$14.75

                                                                    Eggs, any style with bacon or Italian sausage

                                                                    • Uova Benedette con salsa OlandeseUS$16.75

                                                                      Eggs Benedict with prosciutto on focaccia with hollandaise sauce

                                                                      • Pizza Margherita con uovo e pancettaUS$22.75

                                                                        Mozzarella, tomato sauce topped with a fried egg and bacon

                                                                        • Pizza CapricciosaUS$19.75

                                                                          Mozzarella, tomato sauce, artichokes, mushrooms and cooked prosciutto

                                                                          Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                                                          What 1,697 people are saying

                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                          4.8
                                                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                          • 4.8Food
                                                                          • 4.8Service
                                                                          • 4.8Ambience
                                                                          • 4.5Value

                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                          Loved For

                                                                          • Nashville

                                                                            Great for fine wines

                                                                          • Nashville

                                                                            Italian

                                                                          • Nashville

                                                                            Great for fine wines

                                                                          • Nashville

                                                                            Italian

                                                                          Review summary

                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                          Giovanni's Ristorante in Mid Town impresses with "amazing food," "top notch service," and a "wonderful old world Italian atmosphere." Guests rave about the "best Italian restaurant in Nashville" with "fantastic service" and "delicious pasta dishes." The live piano music adds to its "romantic" and "elegant" ambiance.

                                                                          1,697 Reviews

                                                                          1. Chass

                                                                            Nashville

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            First timers. Great food, service and atmosphere!

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                                                                          2. Jonathan

                                                                            Atlanta

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            3.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                            Hostess was rude and told us they were full and would not change our table after being seated next to loud rude couple at a table set up way too close to them. Felt like we were at the same table as this odd couple cackling loudly and touching each other constantly. Food took a while for us starting to dine at 8:45 pm. Food was good, but everything else-service, atmosphere, bad table layout made it not worth $475 on Valentine’s dinner for 2 people prix fixe menu ($125 each) and 2 bottles of $60 wine.

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                                                                          3. Lisa

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Houston

                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            We were ushered right in due to the reservation time we had. We were seated at the last table for 2 against the wall and above the bar area. They must have moved the tables to fit all the parties of 2. Servers were visibly having difficulty getting to us because the tables were so close. The head waiter took our wine order, appetizer and main course. He explained that another person would get our dessert order later. For $125 I had a Caesar salad, a six ounce salmon fillet over spinach and my selected dessert of a chocolate cake. My partner had the same salad but instead of fish he had chicken with roasted potatoes and cream caramel. A bus person dropped off some bread pieces but although I saw that he was serving some diners butter, he never made it over to us. Normally we don’t eat out to celebrate Valentine’s Day because we know that such a popular time eating out doesn’t represent the true service and caliber of food. However, we were visiting from out of town. Taking into consideration that we were dining out on the second busiest holiday (Mother’s Day is #1.), Giovanni’s was pretty good!

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                                                                          4. shawn

                                                                            Nashville

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            An old school Nashville vibe with really good food and laid back, but, attentive service. One of the best Italian menus in town. Definitely a place worth visiting. In Nashville's changing and growing restaurant landscape, this is a place you will put on your top 5-10 list for regular nights out.

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                                                                          5. Zachary

                                                                            Indiana

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            3.0

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            The Valentine’s Day menu for $125 did not seem like a good value. Food was delicious, but did not expect to spend as much as we did for what it was.

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                                                                          6. J.R.

                                                                            Memphis

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Perfect evening, including the full explanation with our meal and wine.

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                                                                          7. Matthew

                                                                            Nashville

                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            My go to Italian restaurant in Nashville, great food and great service. 10/10

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                                                                          8. lisa

                                                                            Nashville

                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            I’ve been to Italy and tried the mushroom risotto there and in my opinion, there is no place else in the entire world that can do it better than Giovanni‘s🥰

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                                                                          9. Ryan

                                                                            Los Angeles

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Great meal, ambiance, and service. It is pricey, but if you research, you already know that before going. We will go again. The polpo (octopus) was fantastic!

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                                                                          10. jesus

                                                                            Indiana

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            Delicious food, service from the waiter and the chef excellent. 100% rec

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                                                                          FAQs

                                                                          Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                                                          Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town is rated 4.8 stars by 1697 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                          Make a booking

                                                                          2 people
                                                                          19:00
                                                                          Booked 10 times today

                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                          Google Map for Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town

                                                                          909 20th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212

                                                                          Additional information

                                                                          • Area
                                                                            Music Row
                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                            Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
                                                                          • Price
                                                                            $31 to $50
                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                            Italian
                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                            Fine Dining
                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                            Casual Dress
                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                            Valet Parking is complimentary for our guests.
                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                                            Giovanni Pinato
                                                                          • Additional
                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                          • Website
                                                                            http://www.giovanninashville.com/
                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                            (615) 760-5932
                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                            Private room upstairs can acommodate from 15 to 75 guests seated and 200 for a cocktail reception with private bar.
                                                                          • Private party contact
                                                                            Cristian Barz: (615) 760-5932

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