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Don Giovanni

170 Mission Street, Pondicherry, India
(0413) 9894897955
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Ranked #30 of 88 restaurants in Pondicherry
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
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Gurgaon, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Everything. We requested the host to order for us and the food was very good. Portion sizes are good.

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Pune
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Located on top floor of Hotel Corbelli, Its a great place to get the feel of pondi. We went for dinner their. We were surprise by authenticity of the ambiance and the food. Max, the owner of the restaurant was quite friendly and helpful in guiding us to order the right food. Pricing is above average; Rs.300-Rs.400 per person. But... More

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Tustin, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

If your looking for some great, home cooked Italian food in India this is the place to go! While a lot of food in India can taste "indianized", Don Giovanni's is the real deal. Owned by Max, an Italian who has lived in India for over 30 years, it's got a great atmosphere, great food and a nice view of... More

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Great food, personal attention by the owner. Could be a little less scruffy. Open air, noisy but the food made up for everything. And the tiramisu was to die for.

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See 2 more reviews by MalavikaRHarita for Pondicherry
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013 via mobile

It was totally by chance that we came across this place while walking around the shops in pondicherry during our 2 days stay there.. it is located on the top floor of a hotel. A little noisy as it is in the middle of a noisy street but the food is amazing. Italian food cooked by an Italian chef. He... More

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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

Went there for dinner was quite noisy due to the traffic that time but it was pleasant . Personal touch by chef to come and seat next you and explain what exactly you are ordering and how will it be was highly impressive. Ordered four cheese pizza , pesto spaghetti and tomato gnocchi . Highly enjoyed the pizza ! Don't... More

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Saharanpur, India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

At the recommendation of a local, we went to eat at Don Giovanni's. The top floor of a hotel, it was simple setup. The food n service was good. The owner chef is chatty and is around to make you comfortable.However, one wishes there were some wines to go with the Italian food. Nice experience and certainly worth a visit.

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Chennai (Madras), India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013 via mobile

Went to dis roof-top restaurant wit ma boyfriend on d recent trip to pondy..turnd out as a sheer waste & disgust. D reviews v read Wer gud but wat actually at stock was a really undercooked nd not-so-tasty food!! D menu s totally italian but apart frm sme decent saucy companiments d platters wer jus not worth.. dey really gta... More

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Delhi
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

This is on the top floor of a central hotel on Mission Street and the chef is a genuine Italian. The proprieter is there and has one of my very favourite things from Italy on the menu. Bagna Couda is a regional Italian dish from Piedmont but unfortunately it requires ingredients that he did not have. If the dish was... More

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

One of the most popular restaurants in Pondicherry, this place does justice to its popularity by serving a limited but delicious variety of pasta, lasagna, pizza and more. All authentically made, with cheese-to-fie-for and fresh vegetables, this place is situated high above the bustling streets and in the evenings the breeze from the ocean sweeps through the roof-top restaurant with... More

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