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Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 1547 reviews

What User likes about Giovanni's Bistro:
nice eating. friendly staff. we've been there since it opened and never had a bad meal. even the food to take away are just as good. very beautiful family. highly recommended. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 137 reviews
zgee14
31.01.2024 - 18:36

Have been coming to Giovanni’s for years as a family. But the last few visits have been very disappointing. Came a month or so ago and found the service very po...

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dooit1234
31.01.2024 - 18:36

Friendly, lovely food and great atmosphere. Great place to catch up with family and freinds. Looking forward to our next visit.

DoriWoodger
31.01.2024 - 18:36

Travelling to Peebles we decided to stop for lunch in Penicuik. Not much on offer locally but I think we found the best there was. This Bistro caters to regular...

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andym448
31.01.2024 - 18:36

Last weekend we took advantage of their take away service and I have to say everything was superb. Great food, efficient service and excellent prices. Couldn't...

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RDB1
31.01.2024 - 18:36

Definitely the most delicious and fresh food in Penicuik. The atmosphere is always good and the service is on point every time I visit. I recommend asking about...

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Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Fraser
19.04.2024 - 02:38

Excellent and even the staff were realistic about the football #naturalorder.

Will
19.04.2024 - 02:38

I tried to make a reservation for two in the past, but they only had a table for four and refused to accommodate me. I haven't been back since.

Margaret
19.04.2024 - 02:38

Warm friendly, and welcoming family run bistro. Good value. Well worth a visit when your in Penicuik.

Jessica
19.04.2024 - 02:38

Giovannis is the perfect place to eat in or take out. The food is always fresh and delicious with impeccable service! Recently Giovannis made me a Lemon Drizzle...

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rob
19.04.2024 - 02:38

Great family meal. Really tasty food. Remember to byob......

Menu
4.8 ★ from 8 reviews

Nice eating. friendly staff. we've been there since it opened and never had a bad meal. even the food to take away are just as good. very beautiful family. high...

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Really nice eating. good coffee. good prices. very clean. excellent Kovid procedure. beautiful staff.

Fantastic little bistro. always a warm welcome and eating is always top-class. service is fast and efficient. I would advise everyone to book a table, it is a v...

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So cheap for fabulous food and corkage is a bargain

This place is a small italian restaurant. Has awesome tiramisu dessert on selective days, to die for soup of the day, moist and perfectly soft garlic bread, gen...

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Facebook
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Google
4.8 ★ from 301 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 554 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.6 ★ from 404 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 705 reviews

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