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Ristorante Da Giovanni


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#37 of 1,621 restaurants in Rome
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Address: Via Antonio Salandra, 1A, 00187 Rome, Italy
  • Phone:  +39 06 485950

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5 of 5 stars
ajtroiano   6 contributions
atlanta, ga
Nov 1, 2009

I read a few of the reviews and can state that this place has been open since the mid 1930s, so they are doing something right. The son of the original owner now runs the place, and his son also works there. We had the honor of having the father (who currently runs the restaurant) wait on us. He was... more

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5 of 5 stars
STYLEONTHEGO   59 contributions
New York City, NY
Oct 19, 2009

This place can either be seen as a relic of the past or a tourist trap. It's probably a bit of both but as a family run establishment, it succeeds to deliver consistently good food at reasonable prices, with a very good wine list. Located behind the Via Veneto and a few steps from Villa Borghese. Delicious pasta and meat... more

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4 of 5 stars
Dressygirl   6 contributions
Washington
May 27, 2009

close to the Borghese Gallery (a must see) and the American Embassy in what appears to be the high-end section of Rome (a Harry's Bar is around the corner) sits Ristorante Giovanni, a high end restaurant located at 64 Via Marche since 1933. The restaurant has won several awards and appears to be owned by the same family. Impressive wine... more

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3 of 5 stars
TimandDenise   6 contributions
Jacksonville, Florida
Jan 23, 2009

Compared to other restaurants we went to, this restaurant was average. The food was good, but nothing to rave about. more

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5 of 5 stars
natalikochu   1 contribution
Ukraine
Jan 11, 2009

Un accogliente piccolo ristorante, fondato nel 1948 e situato nel centro storico di Roma vicino alla Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli. Cucina europea e tradizionale italiana. Li si prepara una magica tiramisù. Nel ristorante vi serviranno molto piacevoli e attenti camerieri anziani, che non scrivono nulla, con tutto tenuto in considerazione. Quando si riunisce in questo ristorante, sembra che... more

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5 of 5 stars
consultantguydfw   18 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Oct 30, 2008

A a little family-run place near Santa Susanna (the American Catholic Church in Rome) and the American Embassy where I had an excellent meal. I found it from the church's website. A nice dinner that won't break the bank. With a half bottle of Chianti, water, 1st, 2nd, desert, and coffee, it was about 35 euro. I had a four... more

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3 of 5 stars
maddiemitt   7 contributions
Oct 14, 2008

Found the service a bit off-hand, and despite the waiter's obviously well-honed skill of memorising orders, we only received our salad (ready dressed and too salty for me) after three reminders. All the groups of American tourists and couples of young women seemed to be enjoying themselves and getting attentive service. Off-hand service puts me off the food! more

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5 of 5 stars
thekingfish   2 contributions
Chicago
Oct 10, 2008

I've been going to this little trattoria for over 25 years; great food , service and owners. I've put this in my own travel guide as a "must go". This is neighborhood clients and food, not too expensive and warm and freindly. Try the house special pasta (da giovanni) and the babay lamb or the days fresh fish. Hello to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lionmaine   2 contributions
Lancashire
Sep 18, 2008

This is a no frills restaurant, no web site, no email address. It's been around for over 40 years so they must be doing something right. We've been here at least 10 times and used to know it as "the pig's head place" from the array of animal body parts on display for the evening's meals as you enter. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
eberett   4 contributions
Milano
Aug 8, 2009

E' molto caratteristico ma sopratutto è un ristorante trattoria dove le cose sono rimaste ferme nel tempo.Stessi tonnarelli alla chitarra,stessi... more

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Ristorante Da Giovanni Address

Via Antonio Salandra, 1A, 00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 485950
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.