Dee Wat
Giovanni‘s inn is quite a unique and kitschy place went there for dinner with my love and we had an excellent time soon as we walked in we greeted warmly. The atmosphere almost has a hunting club/Woody design almost like an old backwoods , Italian restaurant , even though we did not make a reservation, which you have that option we were seated immediately. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and continually checked on us. We had the mushroom ravioli, the shrimp Parmesan it’s spaghetti and for dessert we had lemon blueberry mascarpone cake, and mini cannolis. It was all so delightful. The atmosphere is Amber and Rich with conversation and good feelings the food was excellent and the owner and the cooking staff would even come out and were friendly and talk to everyone. A very family, friendly vibe definitely love the quaintness of this place a must try.
… moreAnna Xu
Our friends highly recommended this restaurant to us, so we went on our 3 months wedding anniversary 😀
It’s so small and we passed it…..but it’s really a hidden gem. We love the warm environment, indoor and outdoor. Afternoon we saw the wood fire brick oven, we totally fell in love with this restaurant.
We ordered the salad and mussels as appetizer. Well, salad was salad, good salad, but still just salad. Mussels are really good, yummy yummy. But, wait, what we love the most is pizza!! After we ordered two pizza: margarita and customized topping pizza, we even ordered another to go because they were so so so good.
And finally, house made cheese cake and Bumba (do I spell right?) as desserts….perfect.
Since we went on Wednesday, there was only pizza available. We’d like to go back again on other days to try their other foods.
Anyway, they have the best pizza we have ever had in Orange County, no, in NYS, no, in the States so far (Note: I have been to 40 out of 50 states so far). So, highly highly recommended.
… moreAnthony Romeo
Looking at my first review of Giovanni’s I can’t believe it was 6 years ago we first stumbled upon this place, loved it then love it now. We are from NYC and have been coming back as often as we can. Wonderful old school Italian, great warm rustic atmosphere, authentic food and great service. This is a real gem in the Catskills that could hold its own in NYC’s Little Italy! My favorite dishes are the veal parmigiana, tender, a large portion with a big side of pasta, the eggplant parmigiana melts in your mouth, the mussels marinara are fresh and succulent served with garlic bread, the broth is amazing, we return the plate clean every time! Everything is always fresh, plentiful and very reasonable. For 3 of us it’s under $100, can’t beat that! Sadly, COVID ended the live singing every Saturday night, but that doesn’t change the great food, drinks and reasonable prices.
Oh and in the summer Wednesday is Pizza night, you will find Giovanni in the outdoor garden at the brick pizza oven cooking up pies all night, fantastic pizza!
… moreHBTrails Adventures
After 7 years of living in Wurtsboro we finally went here! We ordered pizzas and went kayaking at the Bashakill. The pizza was good so we got more the next day We also had the chicken piccota dinner option hoping we could share it but it wasn’t enough. We will definitely be coming back for the pizza and to try other items from the menu.
… moreMayra Gatica
Locals from Wurtsboro. We wanted to try their Wednesday pizza night. What a big disappointment. Our server never showed up too busy catering to a table of 12. We ordered vegetable skewers probably the size of my pinky with old lettuce. An hour passed by no drinks, no bread, no accommodations and no pizza. We walked right out of the restaurant. Please re-train your staff to provide good service to your customers!
… moreAnthony h
Terrible food, portions, and prices. $30 for chicken alfredo with what tasted like frozen, bland, unseasoned chicken. Not even salt & the consistency of the sauce is like water. Highly disappointed and would’ve been more satisfied at home with jar sauce. Even the soda they couldn’t get right – flat and no syrup. Really disappointing experience.
… moreChuck Vassallo
Good food, a large selection of options on the menu, and a country charm like nowhere else. And a piano player and saloon singer from the Golden Age of songwriting. This place is fun!
… moreMegGavin
I could not find any fault in my dinner at Giovanni’s last night. The service was TOP tier and the food was amazing. We went with a large party of 9 and the staff catered to our every need, despite a full dining room when we arrived.
We had everything pizza night had to offer: clams, mussels, antipasto, pizzas of all kinds and a few desserts.
Every single item was perfection! (And trust me, we are big foodies and have eaten at almost everywhere local and beyond)
I ate my entire sausage and arugula pie by myself with no shame.
By the end of the meal I asked my husband why he “doesn’t bring me there once a week” ha!
It’s a lovely family restaurant with unique decor that gives you that true old school- Inn-feeling.
Great job by the whole team!
… moreDalia Green
Very good homey classic Italian dishes. Beautiful surrounds whether sitting outdoors or inside the rustic decor is very nice.
… moreTaina Valentine
Ordered chicken Alfredo What a joke charged me $30 and didn’t even fill the container I could see the bottom of the container the thing is a joke don’t waste your money or your time at this establishment
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