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Giovanni’s Ristorante & Pizzeria

3439 Wedgewood Ln, Lady Lake, FL, 32162
  • (352) 751-6674
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  • Robert B.

    Didn't get a chance to eat there because the hostess was so rude to the family in front of me ready to get seated. Then when she came back to seat me she was so rude and thru a child like fit because she had to clear off a table or booth for me. I just turned around and walked out. Very disappointed!

    (1)

  • Greg D.

    I think you will find the place gets high ratings from those who go in to eat and very poor ratings from the people who are TRYING to do take-out. The place always seems to be packed and they have little to no system for their take-out... You are crammed in in a small area way in the back of the restaurant, where one overly stressed woman tries to handle incoming calls, people placing walk-up orders (such as myself) and people picking up their food. She can't do it... at all, it's a miserable fail. Instead of being mad at her (as I watched her take 4 phone orders instead of taking mine while I had already been standing there for at least 5 minutes... and by the time she got me, the pizza wait time had gone up from 45 minutes to 1 hour, no doubt because of the 4 phone calls that got to "cut" me in line) I felt bad for her. She was overwhelmed and overmatched. They need to get her some help. I didn't bother to wait the hour for the pizza... My 2nd try (after all, the place was packed, it must be amazing, right?) was a little better. I ate in. I saw a lot of people hanging out with friends, milling around and having a good time. The atmosphere was good.... Now, here is the problem... The food (which I expected to be amazing) was just better than average. The pizza was good but not great, the pasta dishes were very very average and I felt a bit over priced for what we got and the service was still quite slow. So here is my question... Why is this place always so packed?????

    (2)

  • Allyson W.

    I went again on my yearly visit to TV. Our waitress Kimberly was great, and so was the food. I am adding a star because the friendly and well-timed service is by far the best I have received on my visit this year.

    (5)

  • Paul R.

    Went on Friday and was told by the waiter that it would take an hour to get pizza. They say it's like this on Friday and Saturday. So if you want to get a pizza you might want to try somewhere else. The pizza is not that great but there are few options in the area. It would be nice if there was a good pizza place around. We had a salad and left.

    (3)

  • Ken V.

    The reception women on phone for take-out was a nasty b---ch. She was even nastier when we arrived to pick up the order apparently under pressure from a decent crowd. Would not answer a simple question about our order, told me she didn't say what she said that was incorrectly in the order, slammed the invoice onto the spike, took our money to then find the house salads that were supposed to be included with dinners were forgotten. My customer experience was very disappointing to be made wrong when simply trying to enjoy myself in the Villages. The service totally ruined a special dinner with my parents after traveling from New Jersey. Food was average after all the aggravation.

    (1)

  • gail C.

    This place is terrible - went on the waitress suggestions, and ordered the lobster with clams, and oysters- 6- 8 oz she stated- It came out, the lobster still had green gunk in it, where it was not cleaned and further if there was 3 oz of lobster meat I would be surprised, Called the chef over and he stated that was the way, and could not understand where the lobster meat was, we were a party of 6, I did not eat anything and they were all there - the place if bull - Further I stated you could take this back, and he stated no I want you to enjoy - my mistake he charged me full price, further I did not leave a tip, the waitress came out of the restaurant as we left out the door, and said to me, you did not leave me a tip was my service bad- I said let your manager pay your tip as you geared me to this meal, and it was bad let him pay your tip. I took videos of this bad food and I would love to put them out if the site would allow. Do not go to this restaurant.....

    (1)

  • Bill B.

    Large portions, most everything is made from scratch, bread knots fantastic, friendly staff, get here early as it is popular, Greek Salad, Veal Parmesan & Calzones excellent

    (4)

  • Frank M.

    First to time here but it won't be the last. Had pizza tonight and it was outstanding! Will be looking forward to full dinners. Service was very good. Only negative - they are supposed to be open til 9pm but closed about 8:30pm. Second restaurant to do that while we were there! I consider that inconsiderate! Posted hours should be honored. A couple was turned away before 9pm and that is not fair.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    The placed is packed and rather amusing as people seemed to mingle and chat while waiting for tables, which is the occasion more often than not. Really good old fashioned thin crust pizza with a real good sauce. I found this to be the most affordible pizza in "The Villages" as well, so I dying to go back and try their other offerings which looked liked they've been doing this long before they came here! Also received our pizza in 20 min. both times we've ordered!

    (4)

  • Tony V.

    I ordered takeout because the place is rather small and you always have to wait. It's also very noisy and the outside brightness shines thru the front window. I ordered a large Giovanni calzone and a large chef salad Italian antipasto and it was more than enough for four persons. It included sauce and garlic bread. It doesn't get any better as far as taste and serving goes. Will do it again soon.

    (5)

  • Cory F.

    Average. Small place and not quite worth the wait.

    (3)

  • P B.

    Recommend you go at lunch as the prices increase at dinner. Since they increase the prices at dinner, they should upscale by using linen tablecloths & napkins.

    (3)

  • Gerry M.

    Just finished eating lunch. We were one of three tables at 3:30. Service was so bad. Waitress was snappy and never returned for anything. Dropped off food and left. We had to hunt her down for refills and even the bill. Food is just OK, not sure why all the 5 stars. I guess they feel they are in The Villages, they can treat us poorly. Will never go back.

    (2)

  • Cheryl M.

    Good food, good prices, good portions, and the staff was friendly. Close to the beach and perfect for an after-swim meal. I'll be visiting more often since I just happened across this place. Oh, and the garlic knots were awesome!

    (5)

  • Brad D.

    I was at Giovannis today and have been going there since they opened 10 years ago im a local buisness owner in the villages not food related first bad experience i had was a few years ago when i got metal off a brillow pad in my salad.i said okay things happen after today i wont be going back ordered a pizza came with a long blonde piece of hair on it told the server she got kinda mad then the owner comes over and tries to convince us its from a dough brush Uhm yeah totally looked different .they took only 3 dollars off the bill that's total bad business was my last trip.

    (1)

  • Lindsey H.

    I love Giovanni's! They are one of the few mom and pop businesses in the villages and they treat everyone like family.

    (5)

  • Peter O.

    Mediocre food and sauces. The pasta sauce (tomatoe) on the eggplant parmasian tastes like a can of Chef Boy-ardee. Pasta Fagoul soup was like cardboard....no taste. I over heard the waitress tell an other customer that all the sauces were "home made". I hope not if that is the best they can do. $32 for 2 beers, bowl of soup, clams with linguni and a side order of eggpant. Poor value and poor taste. Take a pass on this place.

    (1)

  • Sean K.

    Came in for lunch and had a prosciutto and capicolla sandwich with mozzarella cheese on the normal bread with some fries. I found the sandwich very good. The ham and cheese with the capicolla was very good. The fries were great, for some reason I wanted a very specific type of fry and Giovanni's had those so I was really happy. Wait staff was less than enthused, the one waitress seemed bored or something I dunno. and it was 1130am so not sure but I felt like I was getting almost a cold shoulder. Over all good experience

    (3)

  • Rosemary L.

    Giovanni's is one of the most consistently good Italian restaurants in The Villages. Nothing to scream about, but WAY better than most of the pizza places in the area. The dining area is small, and there is almost always a wait, but if you are in a hurry I would recommend ordering takeout.

    (4)

  • Big R.

    I phoned this place and asked a question about the sandwiches on their menu. The man who answered was very rude. He seemed as if it was a terrible bother to try to answer my simple question. He actually hung up the phone as I tried to repeat my question. I will NEVER go to this dump and will give my business to his competitors. My next door neighbor said it was good that I found out what type of service this place offers. He told me he went there once and was treated like trash by the man who appeared to be in charge of the place on that day. There are too many other choices of restaurants where you are treated nicely.

    (1)

  • Tedd S.

    Ate at Giovanni's again tonight several months after our last visit...I'm no more impressed after this evenings dining (hiccup) experience. Unimaginative sauces, menu and service. Diners are "trapped" into what amounts to a cubicle-very stuffy feeling inside and noisy. We waited 35 minutes for our pizza-no apologies from staff...AND IT WAS WRONG! This time I'll not apologize...Giovannis continues to disappoint.

    (1)

  • henry t.

    authentic italian food at affordable prices........family owned and operated.....one night a man made the rounds seeing if everything was good and his english was limited since Italian was his primary language.....it added to the ambiance and experience..... i have been there several times......although it can get crowded the wait with a glass of wine is worth it!

    (5)

  • Zach M.

    We've had dinner annually at Giovanni's when visiting The Villages, and have always had excellent food and service. The restaurant is small and crowded, but the crowds are reflective of the good food. I usually have spinach or regular lasagna. The salads and bread are my favorite part of the experience there.

    (4)

  • gail l.

    the restuarant is great as long as you do not go there while the snow birds are in florida - the food is tasteless, cold, and servce is bad. they don't care because there are 20 to replace you, i don't understand why after april there service is good and the food seems to return to its good standard. what a way to run a business

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Categories

Italian Cuisine

The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.

Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.

If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.

Pizza

Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.

Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.

Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.

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