Giovanni's Restaurant — Restaurant in Doral

We have been there several times and their food is delicious and very well prepared. Nonetheless, sometime during the month of September 2023, we went and I ordered a filet of fish (with the corresponding small 2 sides) for dinner. The dish was priced at around $27.00. I asked the server the kind of fish they were serving and to my surprise it was tilapia...to me, the worst fish in the market to eat. I was very surprised. I then asked them to substitute it for corvina (a higher quality of white fish) for $3.00 more. It was simply very good and I enjoyed it. The problem I had once it was served (and I was shocked) is that the fish portion was half a normal size filet, the kind you would serve a child. IT WAS ABOUT 3 OZ!!! I could not believe that I was paying $30.00 for a kid's meal! I new that I was going to stay hungry unless I would order a second entry. I nicely brought it to the attention of my server and he appeared to be disturbed by my observation. He looked at me like if I was being irrational for challenging the ridiculous kid's portion size and indicated it was basically supposed to be like that, and not any (reasonably) bigger. Needless to say, I was very upset by his response. Guys, please don't take me wrong. I am grateful to be able to pay for my food without any issues, but I like to get what I pay for...a satisfying and fulfilling meal, which this one was not! For a moment, I felt I was in a French restaurant in the middle of Brickell or Coral Gables, but I was not. I was in the neighborhood of Westchester, Miami, Fl, which is an average section of town. This dish was worth $9.99 at the most and not $30.00. I was ripped off and very deceived! Maybe next time I will improve the rating. I hope the...

We recently visited Giovanni's Ristorante in Miami and was impressed with the quality of the food and the attentive service. The restaurant has a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and the menu offers a great selection of classic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients.

Our appetizers were a real highlight, with the burrata and prosciutto being particularly memorable. The pasta dishes were also excellent, with the sauces being flavorful and the pasta cooked to perfection.

However, our experience was somewhat marred by the pricing of the specials. We decided to try the special, which turned out to be double the most expensive dish on the menu. Unfortunately, our waiter failed to mention this fact when he described the special to us, which left us feeling a little cheated.

Despite this issue, the rest of the service was good. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, and the overall experience was pleasant. In terms of desserts, the tiramisu was exceptional, and I would highly recommend it.

Overall, while we felt a little cheated by the waiter, the food was still fresh and delicious, and the service was good. If you're looking for classic Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, Giovanni's Ristorante is definitely...

We went here for my boyfriend's birthday week with his family. At first I was confused because it's an Italian/Hispanic blend. The service was great and they had a pianist there. The place was full of people singing getting up and dancing. That was the good part. Now what should be good wasn't. The food.

We ordered mozzarella sticks and calamari for appetizers. The mozzarella breading had no flavor it just tasted like well bread. The calamari tasted over cooked and chewy. The breading was lackluster in taste.

I ordered Giovanni's chicken and was so disappointed. The mashed potatoes were wayyyy too salty and had no flavor. The sauce was also lacking in flavor and tasted sour and just like salt. The chicken itself was chewy and the veggies it came with tasted too strong of the wine they cooked it in.

I tasted my boyfriend's plate the same thing too salty and the seafood was chewy. The best thing was the fries his daughter was eating.

Would I go here again... absolutely not. Would I recommend this place for the food. Again...