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Giovanni's Ristorante

4.7 ★ · 1,392 reviews on Google · $$

Open now · 330 Oakwood, Detroit, MI 48217

Giovanni's Ristorante is a mother-and-son-run Italian restaurant at 330 Oakwood in Detroit, MI, known for rustic Italian cooking and handmade pastas. Its history includes a visit from Sinatra, and its listed atmosphere is cozy, quiet, historic and romantic, with an upscale feel. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with table service, along with comfort food, vegetarian options and desserts. It holds a 4.7 Google rating from 1,392 reviews. An on-site bar serves wine, beer, cocktails and liquor; wine, cocktails, coffee and desserts are among its noted offerings. Giovanni's accommodates groups and solo diners, and a private dining room is available. Reservations are accepted and recommended for both lunch and dinner. Guests can dine in or order takeout, but delivery is not offered. Free street parking and valet parking are listed, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. High chairs are available for children.

Giovanni's Ristorante

Know before you go

  • Rustic Italian fare and handmade pastas
  • Mother-and-son-run trattoria
  • A past visit from Sinatra
  • Wine, cocktails and desserts
  • Private dining room
  • Reviewers often praise the food (1 mentions)
  • Some reviewers mention service (1)
  • Some reviewers mention food (1)

From 3 recent reviews

Amenities

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Open late
  • Takes reservations
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Dine-in
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Excerpts from public reviews

  • I have no clue how they're rated the stars they are . Horrible service and attitude. Food is sub par . Michelle the owner is a rude woman — Google, 1★, September 14, 2026
  • Giovanni's is the kind of old school, family run Italian restaurant you see portrayed in films that you dream of going to. The intimate seating area feels like a walk-in family album with family p… — Google, 5★, August 28, 2026
  • Best veal parm and chicken marsala we've ever had...We will definitely be back. — Google, 5★, August 27, 2026

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