da Giovannino — Restaurant in Olbia

Food is good but this restaurant has become a tourist trap, prices are high too for what it is... Service just focused on big tables and barely cares for smaller ones, we were 5 and it took over 45min just for the appetizers. 10% service fee is mandatory which is EXTREMELY uncommon, note to tourists who might be reading this review, tipping is not mandatory and in fact not seen as a good thing on most Italian restaurants so the fact that hey enforce this already tells you how “real” this restaurant is... I will not come back. It’s a shame, this place lost all its charm just to cater tourists.

Update: just check the owner reply, I will gladly eat anywhere else next time. Indeed you warn of the service charge, might as well give your customers what...

Good food, but one of the worst service experiences I’ve had. We waited nearly 30 minutes before anyone came to our table, and when I asked the owner a simple, polite question about parking, he was openly rude and dismissive. That attitude set the tone for the entire meal.

The pasta was excellent, but the service was embarrassing. When the server brought the fish, he dropped a large chunk on the floor, pretended nothing happened, and carried on as if we wouldn’t notice. At this level of pricing, that is absolutely unacceptable.

Bottom line: The kitchen delivers, but the service completely ruins the experience. With so many other restaurants offering great food and professional service, there’s no reason to waste your time...

High prices does not match food quality at all. On the positive side the fish soup starter was good and the 80 euro bottle of Sardegna white was also very good. However the 70 euro(2 persons) mixed grilled fish was very plain and had nothing that justified the high price. Some pieces was under cooked and some over cooked. Perhaps the chefs are suffering late season fatigue but with those prices you expect perfection. Starter, main, dessert, coffee, water and service on top gave a total of app. 180 euro wine start at 30 euro a bottle. As a foodie and gourmet I can’t recommend this place even if money is not...