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Giovanni's Restaurant

Address: 56 Phillip Street Parramatta, NSW - Map - Contact details
Cuisines: Italian, Seafood, Pizza
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LATEST SPECIALS
Free bottle of wine - Exclusive to Menulog
Bulk Catering Packs
Mystical Wednesdays
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DAYS OF BUSINESS

Tue:16:00 to 22:00
Wed:11:00 to 15:00
16:00 to 22:00
Thu:11:00 to 15:00
16:00 to 23:00
Fri:11:00 to 16:00
16:00 to 23:59
Sat:16:00 to 23:59
GIOVANNI has been invited to cook at "THE FESTIVAL OF THE OLIVE"!

Come and see for yourself why Giovanni was the ONLY chef from all of the Parramatta region to be invited to demonstrate his culinary skills at "The Festival of the Olive" which was held at Elizabeth Farm on Oct 20-21, and why Giovanni's Trattoria is fast becoming one of the most popular restaurants in Parramatta.

At Giovanni's we offer a fantastic range of authentic, traditional Italian foods including mouth-watering pizzas, home-made pasta dishes, main courses and an assortment of Italian desserts, all at the best price in town. Seafood platters are also available on request.

All dishes are prepared by Giovanni himself, a Rome International School trained master chef. Giovanni has cooked for the likes of Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Sylvester Stallone. His home-style recipes have been handed down through generations and remain a closely guarded secret.

Pastas from $9.90, pizzas from $10.90, mains $16.90.

We now offer a unique service in the Parramatta area. BULK CATERING PACKS for your next office function, luncheon or private party at home. Save up to 60% off our normal prices when you purchase our new 3 kg pasta and salad trays (each tray serves 6-8 people). Spend a minimum of $100 and get pizzas for just $12! Where else could you feed your party for less than $4 per head? See MENUS for details.

Latest User Reviews

"I'd rate the ambiance to be the standout feature, if you want an intimate experience with not too much clutter."

"Very disappointed and annoyed to be charged corkage for bottles of water brought in by the children. Absolutely shameful!! Dont suppose we would have been charged for a jug of water? Unfriendly unsmiling waitress who welcomed us with "it would have been better if you had booked earlier" for a small group of 7 and inspite of the rest being relatively quiet. Shame as the pizzas were v good and.." more reviews

Chef

Giovanni Castrignano - Giovanni Castrignano, 38, graduated as a master chef from the Rome International Chef School (Otranto campus) in 1989. He has since has owned and managed a number of restaurants both locally and overseas. He has cooked in Naples (Lazia Teresa), Rome (La Loggia), Costa Rica (Pagajo Hotel), Newark (Red Lobster) and Miami, Florida (Belford Hotel) where he was “Chef to the Stars” cooking for the likes of Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Sylvester Stallone to name just a few.
He arrived in Australia in 1998 and has owned and operated restaurants in Leichhardt (Il Due Amici), Petersham (Il Pallone), Sefton (Giovanni’s Restaurant) and most recently in Parramatta (Giovanni’s Trattoria).
Giovanni’s food is of authentic, traditional Italian style, all prepared with a passion and utilizing only the freshest of ingredients. He has been cooking recipes passed down from his grandfather since he was 14 years of age, one of those being his traditional tomato-based Napoli sauce which is cooked slowly for eight hours, the recipe of which remains close to his heart.
Amongst his favourite recipes he includes his signature Prawn dishes (Garlic, Italian and Chilli).

Price Guide

Entrée $4.90 - $16.90, Main $17.90 - $21.90, Dessert $3 - $6.90

Payment Options

Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos

Set Menus

Set menu 1 $35 4 course

Features

$3 corkage Per-head, BYO (Wine Only), Licensed, Outside dining area, Secure parking, Smoking area, Street parking, Takeaway

Ambience

Child-friendly, Relaxed, Traditional

Food

Gluten Free, Vegetarian option

Styles

Sit down

Suitable For

Birthday/Anniversary, Bucks / Hens night, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party

Large groups information

For larger groups (up to 60) please call Giovanni on 0412 440920 to discuss options.
Group booking policy: $100 deposit required for group bookings (10 or more people) on Friday and Saturday nights.
Group cancellation policy: Non-refundable deposit.
Minimum patrons classed as a group: 10

Restaurant areas and private dining

Area name Capacity seated Capacity standing
Entire Restaurant 60 n/a
Function Room 30 n/a
 

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Menu    a la carte - $7.90 to $49.90 (pdf)    set menu - 6 courses - $18 to $49.90 (pdf)    Lunch and Dinner (pdf)    Set Menu from $20pp (pdf)    ***New Bulk Catering Menu*** (pdf)    Spring Banquet (pdf)
Primi Piatti (First Course)
Garlic Prawns: fresh king prawns in a garlic, cream and white wine sauce (10 prawns) 17.90
Italian Prawns: fresh king prawns in a traditional Napoletana sauce (10 prawns) 17.90
Chilli Prawns: fresh king prawns in a chilli, white wine Napoletana sauce (10 prawns) 17.90
Traditional Pizzas
Garlic: thick crust with garlic sauce and fresh herbs (cheese extra) 11.90
Margherita: double tomato sauce, double mozzarella cheese, basil and extra virgin olive oil 13.90
Hawaiian: double tomato sauce, double mozarella cheese, leg ham and fresh cut pineapple 14.90
Napoli: double tomato sauce, double mozzarella cheese, olives, anchovies, basil, extra virgin olive oil 14.90
Vegetarian: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, onion, capsicum, pineapple and olives 15.90
Meat Lovers: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, leg ham, pepperoni and cabanossi 15.90
Australiana: tomato, cheese, bacon, onion and egg 15.90
Mexicana: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, hot Milano salami, capsicum, onion, olives, chilli sauce (anchovies extra) 15.90
Cappricciosa: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, leg ham, mushroom, anchovies, olives, fresh herbs and garlic sauce 16.90
Supreme Pizza: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, leg ham, mushroom, anchovies, olives, fresh herbs and garlic sauce 17.90
1 size only 11 inch - 8 slices, each extra topping $ 1.00
Pastas
Spaghetti or Penne Napoletana: al dente cooked pasta tossed and topped with traditional Napoletana sauce 9.90
Spaghetti or Penne Arrabiata: (with chilli) al dente cooked pasta tossed in a chilli and tomatobased sauce, with sprinkled fresh herbs (let us know if you want it mild or hot at time of ordering) 10.90
Spaghetti or Penne Bolognese: al dente cooked pasta tossed and finished in a traditional home-made style 100% beef bolognaise sauce 11.90
Fettuccine Boscaiola: al dente cooked pasta served in a delicious ham and mushroom, creamy butter sauce 12.90
Tortellini Boscaiola: al dente cooked tortellini (a traditional round pasta, stuffed with veal mince, ricotta cheese and spinach) served in a boscaiola sauce 14.90
Fettuccine or Penne with Prawns in Pink Sauce: al dente cooked pasta tossed in a slightly-spiced pink brandy sauce 15.90
Fettuccine or Penne Giovanni Special: al dente cooked pasta tossed in a beef mince-based spicy pink sauce 15.90
Spaghetti alla Chitarra: al dente cooked pasta tossed with olive oil, garlic, chilli, herbs, white wine, king prawns and bruschetta salsa 17.90
All one size only – main meal
Risottos
Chicken and Mushroom: al dente cooked rice with chicken, mushrooms, white wine herbs and cracked pepper in a cream brandy sauce 16.90
King Prawn: al dente cooked rice with king prawns in a traditional Napoletana sauce 16.90
Caprice: al dente cooked rice with king prawns and fresh onion in a spicy pink brandy sauce 16.90
Milanese: al dente cooked rice with chicken stock, saffron, mushrooms and fresh herbs 16.90
Siciliana: al dente cooked rice with sun-dried tomatoes, olives and eggplant cooked in a vegetable stock-based sauce, Spaghetti alla Chitarra Al dente cooked pasta tossed with olive oil, garlic, chilli, $17.90 herbs, white wine, king prawns and bruschetta salsa sprinkled with cracked pepper and herbs 16.90
Mains
Chicken Boscaiola: chicken breast slices simmered in white wine, olive oil and herbs, then cooked in a fresh mushroom and ham cream butter sauce 19.90
Scaloppine Napoletana: tender slices of beef floured and flambeed in white wine, then topped with traditional Napoletana sauce 19.90
Scaloppine Diane: tender slices of beef marinated in orcestershire sauce, garlic and fresh herbs, then cooked in a W cream butter sauce 19.90
Chicken Pourri Pourri: chicken breast slices tenderized and marinated in fresh chilli oil and cooked in a tomato, basil and capsicum sauce 19.90
Chicken or Beef alla Romana: tender slices of chicken breast or yearling beef simmered in white wine, garlic, olive oil and herbs, topped with cured strips of ham and mozzarrella cheese 21.90
All meat dishes are served with garden salad (chips extra)
Side Dishes
Garlic Bread 3.50
Bruschetta 7.90
Italian Salad 6.90
Greek Salad 8.90
Chips 4.90
Dessert
Torta Ricotta: (Italian-style cheesecake) 6.90
Amaretto: (sponge cake soaked in Amaretto liqueur, filled with chantilly cream) 6.90
Toscanella: (Tuscan-style profiteroles) 6.90
Viennese al Chocolato: (soft sponge layers with chocolate and vanilla cream) 6.90
Tiramisu: (home-made) 6.90
Nougat: (cherry, cranberry & pistachio or wildberry & macadamia) 3.00
Gelato: an assortment of flavours 4.90
Gourmet Pizzas
Messina: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, onion, pineapple and chilli flakes 17.90
Rustica: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, eggplant, capsicum, onion, feta cheese, sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce 18.90
BBQ Chicken: mozzarella cheese, chicken breast fillet, olives, onions, mushrooms and BBQ sauce 18.90
King Prawn: tomato sauce, king prawns, a little cheese and garlic sauce 19.90
Primavera: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, tuna, capsicum, onion and olives 19.90
Mari e Monti: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, king prawns, chicken fillet, mushroon and capsicum 19.90
Sole e Mare: tomato sauce, sweet chilli sauce, mozzarella cheese, tuna, onion and pineapple 19.90
One size only 11 inch, no half & half, each extra topping $2.00
All efforts have been made by www.menulog.com.au to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.
All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD$) unless otherwise specified.
This menu was last updated on 2/12/08.

Regular specials

SummaryFree bottle of wine - Exclusive to Menulog
DetailsSpend $60 or more and receive a complimentary bottle of red or white wine.
ConditionsDine-in only. Complimentary wine is at the discretion of management. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
PeopleFor 2 to 30 people
Valid untilSaturday, 31st January 2009

SPECIAL AVAILABILITY

Mon - Tue:5:00pm to 11:00pm
Wed - Sat:11:00am to 2:30pm
5:00pm to 11:00pm
Sun:5:00pm to 11:00pm
SummaryMystical Wednesdays
DetailsCome and dine at Giovanni's on Wednesday nights and have your fortune told by our very own "amazing" Grace from CRYSTAL CLEAR for only $10!
ConditionsBookings essential, readings limited to 10 minute sessions during peak periods.
Valid untilSunday, 21st June 2009

SPECIAL AVAILABILITY

Wed:5:00pm to 10:00pm
SummaryBulk Catering Packs
DetailsWhether for your next office function, luncheon or private party at home, we encourage you to try our new 3kg bulk pasta & salad trays, and $12 pizzas! Where else could you feed your party for less than $4 per head? See Menus section for our Bulk Catering Menu in PDF format.
ConditionsMinimum order $100.
Valid untilWednesday, 19th August 2009

SPECIAL AVAILABILITY

Mon - Fri:11:00am to 4:00pm
4:00pm to 11:00pm
Sat - Sun:12:00pm to 4:00pm
4:00pm to 11:00pm

User rating

  (63 reviews)
Overall 7.4
Food 7.3
Ambience 7.1
Service 7.4
Value 7.6

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Overall 7.5 - Food 6, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 7

I'd rate the ambiance to be the standout feature, if you want an intimate experience with not too much clutter.   (See my reviews (2) - December, 2008)

Overall 5.5 - Food 8, Ambience 7, Value 6, Service 1

Very disappointed and annoyed to be charged corkage for bottles of water brought in by the children. Absolutely shameful!! Dont suppose we would have been charged for a jug of water?

Unfriendly unsmiling waitress who welcomed us with "it would have been better if you had booked earlier" for a small group of 7 and inspite of the rest being relatively quiet.

Shame as the pizzas were v good and so was the cosy ambience but we wont be going back nor recommending it to anyone.   (November, 2008)

Restaurant response - We sincerely apologise if there was some confusion with corkage. Our policy is to charge corkage for BYO wine only, and certainly not for children that bring their own water. The unfriendly waitress in question was at our restaurant on a trial basis only and is no longer with us. As an act of good faith we would like to offer you and your family a discount of 25% off your next bill if you could find it within yourself to give us another try (just ask for Giovanni and mention this review).   (December, 2008)

Overall 1 - Food 1, Ambience 1, Value 1, Service 1

We arrived early. 4 people at one other table. No greeting, seating etc. Tried to tell them we had booked. no interest - told take a seat anywhere. After over 10 mins of being completely ignored - no drinks service, menus etc - we left and went to another restaurant.

They obviously have a 'could not care less' attitude and this probably will show through everything else e.g. food quality, cooking standards etc.   (Josh - See my reviews (3) - November, 2008)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

very good quality food,good service and value,we live in blacktown but is well wort for us to travel there and they even goot their own private carpark,what a luxury in parra.   (golddrake - November, 2008)

Overall 8.5 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 9, Service 9

Traditional Italian you would travel to Italy for. Expect to give your taste buds a meal they will savour.   (Gary - November, 2008)

Overall 8.5 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 9, Service 9

Traditional Italian you would travel to Italy for. Expect to give your taste buds a meal they will savour.   (November, 2008)

Overall 7 - Food 8, Ambience 6, Value 8, Service 6

The food was very edible, the service we had to chase up a bit, but the meal was worth it.   (October, 2008)

Overall 4.8 - Food 5, Ambience 5, Value 5, Service 4

Had dinner there on the weekend -the place is too crowded -not enough room. It took 10minutes to get water and drinks to the table! Starter pizza came out at ok timing but then the bruschetta also ordered came out 15-20mins later. It was SO embarrasing as i chose the place for a group of 5+. The meals were so amateur and the experience was just disgraceful. Never again.   (Not happy jan - October, 2008)

Overall 8.8 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 9, Service 10

We had a very enjoyable evening. The food and the service was great.   (October, 2008)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

food was very nice and autentic italian,staff competent and

friendly,value absolutely fantastic,we and up payng about 30 dollars each including wines coffes desserts and all the rest,higly raccomanded   (anna - October, 2008)

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