Giovanni's - City of London,Westminster

My friend and I dined here last night after stumbling across it. It is safe to say this restaurant really is a hidden gem the best Italian I’ve ever been too. Not only was the food absolutely amazing but the hospitality was outstanding. Pino made my friend and I feel so so welcome, he told us all about Italy and the people who had visited the restaurant and he is super funny! Will definitely be coming back and would 100% recommend!

Walking past Giovanni’s today, I had just bought my son an ice cream from down the street. As we’re walking past the ice cream falls off my sons cone, he was devastated (as any three year old would be) looking at his huge scoop of ice cream on the pavement. Quick as a flash Pino comes over and says let me fix that, he ushered us into the restaurant and comes back with a bowl of ice cream to fix my sons cone. My son was so happy he gave Pino the biggest hug and so did I. We were blown away by such a random act of kindness. We instantly felt like one of the family and that doesn’t happen much anymore. We will be back to enjoy the food very soon but honestly can’t recommend enough if you want incredible service and the warmest welcome look no further. Thank you so much PinoSee you soon Mum and the ice cream kid xxx

This is a proper Italian restaurant IMHO, elegant but not fussy, music playing gently in the background, the walls adorned with photos of film, stage, and music stars across the decades, often with Pino’s (who is probably the best host in London) happy, smiling face.Pino made us feel truly welcome, treated us to great stories and was amazing with my son. Can feel a great friendship blossoming there. So, to the food! We had a light-ish lunch. Pino made my mum some lovely chicken broth (not on the menu) as she didn’t feel like a full meal, I had a lovely wild boar ragu, my wife fresh Sardines and my son a simple tomato and basil pasta. Dessert was Tiramisu, nice and light but with a rich flavour of coffee and cream. I’m looking forward to indulging in a 3-course menu next time with plenty of vino had to drive home so only one glass for me on this visit.This wasn’t just a quick lunch (we ended up staying for nearly a couple of hours), but a real, genuine and life affirming experience with great food and banter from Pino.It’s a shame we don’t live in London anymore as this would be a regular place for us. That said we’ll be back in London in August and will be booking a table. Possibly for Lunch and dinner …Thanks Pino and thanks to all your staff.

We stumbled upon Giovanni's tonight and what an amazing place it is. Pino looked after us and he was a great host. It felt relaxed and the ambience was bang on, the decor, the lighting and the music oozed a true Italian dining spirit. Pino entertained us with great stories of the famous diners that have eaten there and his sense of humour also had us laughing out loud. Of course the food was out of this world, each dish was delicious.We will definitely be ringing Pino up very soon when we visit London again. Fingers crossed he won't be fully booked.

Absolutely amazing food, probably some of the best pasta I’ve tasted in any Italian restaurant, owner was super friendly and overall awesome energy. Thanks!