Giovanni's Restaurant Menu

Fried Zucchini Sticks, Creamy Garlic Dressing

Fried Lake Smelts, Herbs, Spices

Lightly Dusted Fried Squid, Seafood Sauce

Steamed Mussels, Tomato, White Wine

Escargot, Garlic Butter, Cream, Mushrooms, Cheese

Cured Italian Meats, Cheeses, Marinated Vegetables

Grilled Octopus, Fava Beans, Oregano, Citrus Oil

Soft Boil Veal Strip, Sliced Cold, Tuna and Caper Remoulade

Thinly Sliced, Fresh Ricotta Cheese, Basil, Vesuvio Tomato Sugo

Italian Sausage, Hot Peppers, Black Olives, Tomato Sauce

Seasoned Beef Tenderloin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Arugula & Grana Padano Cream, Capers

Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops, Butternut Squash Flan, Sweet & Sour Truffle Glaze

Seared Foie Gras, Focaccia Toast, Date Neonata, Balsamic Jus

Cocktail Style or Grilled

Fresh Daily Tartare

Steamed, Prosecco Garlic Butter

Veal Stuffed Pasta, Veal Consomme

Veal Consomme, Egg, Parmigiano Cheese

Roasted Golden Beets, Spiced Pistachio, Truffled Pecorino Aged Balsamic

Cherry Tomato, Parmigiano Shavings, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Young Romaine Leaves, Bacon Bits, Croutons, Parmigiano, House Dressing

Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Shaved Fresh Fennel, Radicchio, Green Apple, Orange Vinaigrette

Poached Lobster, Avocado, Cucumber, Aioli Cream, Microgreens

Arborio Rice, Jumbo Sea Scallops, Shrimps, Mussels, Clams, Alaska King Crab

Homemade Pasta Stuffed, Ricotta, Spinach, Creamy Tomato Sauce

Zucchini, Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomato, Lemon Zest

Homemade Pasta Stuffed Meat, Ricotta, Spinach, Creamy Tomato Sauce

Jumbo Sea Scallops, Shrimps, Mussels, Clams, Tomato, White Wine, Alaskan King Crab

Layers of Fresh Pasta, Bolognese Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiano

Bolognese Sauce, Homemade Meat Balls

Veal Parmigiana, Manicotti and Lasagna

Fresh Clams, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Wine

Homemade Potato Dumplings, Rose Sauce, Fresh Melted Bocconcini

Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Spicy Tomato Sauce

Fresh Pasta, Cream, Parmigiano

Spaghetti, Peppercorn, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pecorino Nest

Homemade Stuffed with Lemon and Ricotta, Sage Butter, Cappuccino Foam

Homemade Twisted Pasta, Sicilian Pistachio Pesto, Stracciatella Di Burrata

Whole Wheat Penne, Artichokes, Shrimp, Creamy Pesto Sauce

Veal Stuffed Pasta, Cream, Parmigiano

Smoked Prosciutto, Cherry Tomato, Fresh and Salted Dry Ricotta

Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops, Creamed Roasted Garlic

Squid, Calabrese Pepper, Red Onion, Tomato

Filet Mignon Chianti Glazed Shallots, Truffle Carpaccio

Filet Mignon Chianti Glazed Shallots, Truffle Carpaccio

5oz Lobster Tail & 7oz Filet Mignon, Seafood Pasta

Chicken Breast, King Crab, Mozzarella, Champagne Cream

Roast Chicken Breast, Basil & Tomato Gratin, Melted Caciocavallo Cheese

Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed, Spinach, Belpaese Cheese, Mushroom Cream Sauce

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast, Baby Leek, Herd and Poultry Jus

Lobster Tails, Alaskan King Crab, Sea Scallops, Jumbo Shrimp, Fresh Clam, Mussels Choice of Seafood Pasta or Risotto

Breaded Veal Cutlet, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Spaghetti Bolognese

Mushrooms, Marsala Wine

Mushroom Caps, Artichoke Hearts, White Wine, Lemon

Filet of Veal, Mushroom Caps, Diced Tomatoes, Herb, Veal Jus

Veal Stuffed, Prosciutto, Bocconcini, Peppercorn Cognac Cream

Jumbo Shrimp, Mushrooms, Cognac Cream

Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib Cooked in Jus, Chive Mash Potato

Stuffed Provimi Veal Chop, Prosciutto. Provolone Cheese, Black Peppercorn Cognac Sauce

Breaded and Fried Veal Chop Cutlet. Dressed Greens

Its aroma is intense, full and fruity, with excellent persistence. Its taste is dry, velvety, and particularly well-orchestrated for its full body.

Delicious aromas of fig, raisin and almond with hints of smoke and spice. Deep rich flavor.

87 in WS. Medium-bodied, with black currant, earth and a light coffee note. Slightly firm, with a medium finish. Pleasant drink.

Sweet dried fruit, clove, cedar, dark chocolate, and fine leather

A blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Oseleta that were hand-picked, carefully sorted, gently pressed, and aged in mostly new French oak for 18 months. The nose shows dried cherry, spice, balsamic notes, and savoury smoked meat.

95 in WS. Spicy damson and oak character on a medium to full-bodied palate. Tasty

Deep purple ruby colour with rich ripe plumy cherry aromas and flavours with ints of earth and spice

Highly extracted, reminiscent of plums figs and almonds. Complex flavours come together harmoniously.

Very robust Amarone, sweet berries and chocolate to the nose, great, smooth finish

91 in WS. Distinctive mineral character surrounds the fresh red and black fruit with fresh herbs licorice and clay.

Garnet red colour with a mature nose of prunes.

93 in WS, Full bodied with coffee, sweet berries and tobacco flavours. Great finish

Spectacular year. Cedar, berry, chocolate and coffee aromas. Medium Bodied.

Quintarelli’s single vineyard Valpolicella with an IGT designation.

90 in WS Delicious, with exotic plum, spice and earth on the nose, following through to silky, full-bodied palate, with very fine, fruit coated tannins and a long finish. Lots of spicy fruit character.

Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose gives way to fleshy black plums on the palate of this Italia red wine. Full-bodied and smooth and delicious. This wine previously won a Gold Medal at the Sélections Mondiales des Vins in Montreal.

Pale ruby red with cherry and stewed vegetal earthy aromas round fruit with a tart cherry finish.

100% Barbera grapes. Medium bodied with cherry flavours. Well balanced.

Aromas of citrus, crisp and fresh to the palate

Creamy and soft, with fragrant lemon meringue, pear and sandalwood notes.

91 in WS Complex and concentrated, with lots of lovely ripe pear, nectarine, citrus and melon flavors, turning spicy.

Crisp, flavorful with bright aromas of key lime, tangerine and yellow peach

Aromas of cassis and oak with dark berry fruit flavours. Medium bodied with cedar notes in the finish.

The aroma pops with bright black cherry and blackberry, followed by cinnamon and spice with a touch of black pepper.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Deep and Complexed with aromas of ripened black currant, spiced plum and tobacco.

Merlot, Savory with hints of Chocolate, Oak, Vanilla, Plum, Dark Fruit, Pepper, Cinnamon

Starts out earthy and leathery and it works its way into more complex mineral, currant and cedar flavors and finishes with an earthy note. Big finish

Great intensity, depth and complexity. Beautifully crafted rich and creamy, showing off pretty vanilla and mocha scented oak before a deep core of currant, blackberry, black cherry and mineral flavors fold in

89 in WS. Firm and structured, with spicy currant, herb, dill and berry, picking up a cedary, pencil edge. Finishes with a firm, rich core of flavours and tight tannins.

An exquisite, complex, stylish wine, wearing a cloak of earthy, leathery tannins around flavours of mineral, currant, earth and blackberry.

91 in WS. Wonderful range of mature, complex dried cherry, berry, herb, cedar, anise and olive. Offers depth, polish and grace, finishing with firm tannins

89 in WS. Class, rich, complex and concentrated with and engaging array of anise, dried currant and black cherry fruit that shows off nuances of cigar box and cedar.

Leaving the fruit to “hang” on the vine unusually long develops suppleness, increases color, and matures the tannins of the grapes. The wines are abundant in textural tannins yet soft as velvet.

100% Sauvignon blanc grown in chalky-calcareous soils, expect lemon, grapefruit, peach and floral aromas. Full, round mouthfeel with fresh elegance.

Traditional Chablis methods combined with modern techniques reveal the local style of the Chardonnay grape. Great body, finesse and minerality.

94 in WS. This is showing wonderfully at the moment. Dark ruby colour. Aromas of mint, blackberry and currant rise gracefully from the glass. Full-bodied, with supple, fine tannins and a long finish.

96 in WS. Classic! Inky in colour, with masses of berry, violet, mint, mineral and cherry character, and full in body, with tons of velvety tannins and a moderate finish.

100 in WS. A perfect score! A powerful wine with great depth, it is supple and sweet, packed with ripe currant, plum and anise flavours, long and extraordinarily deep. Extremely rare!

95 in WS. A great year. Lots of berries, chocolate, earth and coffee flavours and a very long finish.

97 in WS. Elegant, complex, seductive and beautifully balanced, with gorgeous plum, raspberry, currant and cedar aromas that hint at all sorts of exotic spices and chocolate on the exceedingly long, smoky finish.

95 in WS. Sensational, with captivating vanilla, violet and fruit aromas and flavors and palate-caressing, silky tannins.

93 in WS. Wonderfully proportioned, with captivating violet and berry aromas and excellent fruit flavours, medium body, silky tannins and a long-lasting tobacco finish.

90 in WS. A generous, friendly 1996. Dark-coloured, with plenty of blueberry, blackberry and chocolate. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity, caressing aftertaste.

98 in WS. A magnificent Petrus, A virtual spice rack of a wine, featuring exotic, spicy aromas, with nuances of cinnamon, strawberries and raspberries. Full-bodied and tannic!

94 in WS. Compacted and extremely fruity with gorgeous ripe fruit character. Highly perfumed with berry and floral aromas. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a lovely, fruity aftertaste.

Mingled cherry and cranberry flavours with smoke, spice and leather notes. It has firm tannins and fresh acidity and finishes a bit rough and rustic.

Huge concentration of ripe blackberry, cocoa and spicy Huge concentration of ripe blackberry, cocoa and spicy flavours .It has a long and fruity, rather powerful body

93 in WS. Nose of plum and cherries, good balanced mouth with a good finish

Ripe plums to the nose. Hint of cider and dark berries. Complex style with a very long finish.

Offers up tart intensity to grass, baby powder and grapefruit flavours. Lime juice and crushed stone accents extend throughout the finish.

Alìe, a fabled sea nymph, a symbol of sensuality and beauty, inspired Alìe, an elegant roséwith a luminous pink hue and subtle ruby highlights

Very concentrated and full bodied. Loaded with juicy fruit, long after taste with good firm tannins

A spectacular vintage. A hint of coffee and berries to the nose. Palate of tobacco and chocolate. Exceptional finish

A complex wine with elements of vanilla, leather, tobacco, and green tea

Violet and roses with some nice fruits, cherry and raspberry hints.

Garnet red with aromas of fruit, prunes and raisins. A long dried fruit and oak finish.

Medium bodied with delicious ripe red fruit aromas and hints of tabacco

Ripe fruit aromas, hints of violets and truffles with smooth, fine-grained tannins and a good finish.

91 in WS. Medium bodied with good tannins and aromas of berries. Good finish

Lively and intense, Ethereal nose and aromas of withered roses fail to suppress a slight fragrance of underbrush, which makes it extremely well-balanced and rounded.

Deep garnet red color, has ripe fruit aromas that recall black plums and blueberries well melted into the wine structure and hints of coffee.

Quite rich with very good concentration that offers pin-point acidiy. It is elegantly styled with beautiful structure.

Grapes were very riped with rich aromas, has a ruby red color. The bouquet is very rich, hints of black ripe fruits, matched very well with balsamic perfumes.

Intense and persistent, ethereal with notes of fruit and dried flowers. It has evident aromas of sweet spice, toast and leather.

Intense and persistent with pleasing flavors of dried fruits, stewed prunes. Spices and aromas of roasting complete the olfactory range.

Black cherry and blackberry aromas with a hint of leather and earthiness. Balanced flavours with a touch of spice. Long finish.

Ruby in colour with floral aromas and cinnamon. Dried cherry and plum flavors with a nice touch of acidity and tannin.

Aromas of sweet berries and plum with a round, velvety finish

89 in WS, tasted 20 years ago. Very mature aromas with soft elegant flavours.

85 in WS. Mature with cigar, tobacco, dried cherry character. Full-bodied, with high acidity and a slightly dry finish.

88 in WS. Offers a good bead of crushed blackberry fruit, with hints of mineral and oak as well as dried fruits. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a medium, caressing finish.

92 in WS. Bright aromas of crushed berry and raspberry, with a hint of mineral. Full-bodied and very round, with lovely velvety tannins and a long finish. Big and boisterous.

93 in WS. Masses of coffee and blackberry character in this youthful wine. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, loads of fruit and excellent wood. Big and juicy, with a long, long finish. A fine wine.

93 in W.S. Dark ruby colour with extremely ripe raisin and spice aromas. Full bodied and very chewy. With loads of polished tannins and long, long finish that`s big and fruity

.97 in WS. A classic full-bodied Solaia with a great finish that's ready to drink.

97 in WS. It displays classic Cabenet Sauvignon character of intense fruit driven aromas of ripe blackberries and cherries without excessive hints of oak

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdo. A wine of ample aromatic impact with notes of mint, mocha, plums, and spice.

90 in WS. Lots of currant and spice, with hints of fresh herb. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty balance.

95 in WS. Ultrafine tannins and layers of currants, berries and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, yet all in harmony and beauty. Beautifully sculptured. Excellent length.

Concentrated aromas of cassis and blackberries are offset by suggestions of herb, mint and vanilla in this elegantly structured wine, with fine focused tannins set in a velvety texture ending in a long finish

97 in WS. Full-bodied and ultrarefined. Complex aromas of dark chocolate, cola, vanilla, cedar and currant. Dense, seemless tannins

97 in WS. This vintage will be remembered as one of the greatest in Tuscany, especially for the Bolgheri. Lots of depth and richness with interwoven flowers, minerals and dark fruit

Hints of black currant with intense velvety tannins and an excellent back bone. Great tobacco finish

The 2010 vintage was among the coolest and latest-ripening in recent years and yielded one of the most elegant expressions of Ornellaia, releasing heady fragrances of dark wild berry, pungent spice, and smooth pipe tobacco.

98 in WS. Intense aromas of flowers and berries, with hints of vanilla and Indian spices. Full-bodied and powerful, with layers of chewy tannins and a long flawless finish.

98 in WS. Great aromas of berries. Hints of smoky vanilla and chocolate. Full bodied with abundant tannins and a very long finish.

98 in WS. Superb bouquet of wild berries. Hints of chocolate, vanilla and tobacco. Another flawless finish.

95 in WS. A huge red that should hold, even improve for another decade. Deep, full-bodied, very ripe and complex. Still tannic and firm, adding a long, impressive finish.

Lovely and light. Medium-bodied, caramel, mineral and black cherry character.

Smooth in texture and clean on the finish, lovely aromas and extremely rare!

88 in WS. Beautifully balanced and quite seductive, showing some lovely cassis, mineral and tar character. Very supple.

89 in WS. Intense raspberry and fruit aromas and flavours. Deep, dark colour and medium body

96 in WS. Full-bodied with a nose of black currant and mixed berries. Smooth in texture with a very clean finish

95 in WS. Subtle yet complex aromas of currants, sage and green olives lead to a full-bodied red with a solid core of fruit and well-integrated tannins.

92 in WS. Complex aromas of minerals, berries, tobacco and shells. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a succulent, refined aftertaste.

93 in WS. Shows its class. Loaded with fruit. Rich yet balanced, with lots of jammy and plummy character. Full-bodied, with round tannins and a silky finish.

87 in WS. Aromas of sweet tobacco and plum with hints of cigar box. Med-full bodied

93 in WS. Flavourful and complex with hints of spices and black currant. Great finish

94 in WS. Aromas of chocolate, currant and blackberry, with a hint of Spanish cedar. Full-bodied, with firm, velvety tannins and a long finish. Racy and well-structured

94 in WS. Dark ruby in color, showing aromas of currant, new oak and fresh herbs, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, with very chewy tannins and an outstanding concentration of fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

97 in WS Displays sweet tobacco, plum and berry aromas, turning to licorice on the palate. Built to age. It boasts drying tannins, good acidity and firm structure

95 in WS. Intense fruit, chocolate and tobacco flavours. Full-bodied with an outstanding finish

91 in WS. Aromas of leather and dried plum. Full-bodied with silky rich tannins.

Superlative year for Italy and in particular for Brunellos. Lots of fruit and a hint of tobacco with a smooth, refined finish

Full bodied with aromas of currants, berries and hints of vanilla very fine tannins and a fresh crisp and lively finish.

89in WS. Subtle aromas of tobacco, cherry and cedar. Medium-bodied with silky texture, great finish.

91 in WS. Ripe, rich, chewy and supple, offering layers of spicy cherry, plum, oak and anise aromas and flavors that stay on through the long finish. A stylish Italian red that's beautifully crafted.

Black cherries and berries to the nose, medium bodied Brunello with a great finish

Impressive aromas of blackberries and cherries follow through to a full- bodied palate with beautiful smooth tannins and a long finish.

95 in WS. Sweet cherries and licorice to the palate and tabacco to the nose. Another great year for Mastrojanni

Earthy with hints of leather, oak, tobacco, vanilla, tar

Very intense ruby red. Bouquet: ripe cherry, notes of amber, vanilla and clove.

Complex and velvety texture. Elegant with silky tannins. Very persistent. Very intense ruby red. Bouquet: ripe cherry, notes of amber, vanilla and clove.

88 in WS. Well-crafted red. Aromas of blackberries, raspberries and licorice. Full to medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, silky finish.

Earthy and rich aromas with dark fruit and roasted nut at the forefront. Dark fruit flavours with typical bite and a fair bit of tannin complete the picture.

Lots of dark fruit with hints of boxwood and cherry. Full bodied with smooth tannins and balanced acidity. Long and fresh finish.

89 in WS. Fresh aromas of raspberries and flowers follow through to a medium body. With fine tannins and a medium finish. Great Tuscan Merlot

(55% Merlot, 35% Syrah and 10% Sangiovese) is darkly concentrated with thick tones of black tar, espresso, candied cherry, clove, rum cake and bitter chocolate.

Le Volte dell’Ornellaia combines the Mediterranean expression of opulence and generosity with structure and complexity. The approachable style of Le Volte dell’Ornellaia, a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflects the philosophy and savoir faire of Ornellaia

Full velvety and with good structure, clean and flowery with distinctive notes of violets.

97 in WS. Elegant, complex, seductive and beautifully balanced, with gorgeous plum, raspberry, currant and cedar aromas that hint at all sorts of exotic spices and chocolate on the exceedingly long, smoky finish.

95 in WS. Sensational, with captivating vanilla, violet and fruit aromas and flavors and palate-caressing, silky tannins.

93 in WS. Wonderfully proportioned, with captivating violet and berry aromas and excellent fruit flavours, medium body, silky tannins and a long-lasting tobacco finish.

Raspberry and cherry fruit aromas with herbal notes. Light to medium bodied

Medium bodied and flavourful with rich sweet blackberry and plenty of oak.