Giovanni's Ristorante
Detroit, MI
330 S Oakwood, Detroit, MI, 48217-1453296 itemsUpdated March 28, 2026
Structured menu data
Amarone
Amarone Classico, "Campolongo" Masi 2007
$216.00Amarone Classico, "Costasera" Masi 2015
$200.00Amarone Classico, "Mazzano" Masi 2006
$218.00Amarone Classico, "Mazzano" Masi 2009
$214.00Amarone Classico, Allegrini 2015
$206.00Amarone Classico, Bertani 2008
$210.00Amarone Classico, Campolongo Masi 2007
$216.00Amarone Classico, Costasera Masi 2015
$200.00Amarone Classico, Mazzano Masi 2006
$218.00Amarone Classico, Mazzano Masi 2009
$214.00Amarone Classico, Speri 2015
$204.00Amarone Classico, Zenato 2016
$202.00Antipasti
Bistecca al Calamari Fritti
Golden fried calamari strips served on a bed of capers, tomatoes & red onions in a beurre blanc sauce
Peperoni E Salsiccia
Homemade garlic & mild red pepper sausage sautéed with sweet white onions and red & yellow peppers
Pizza Margherita
Brick oven baked pizza topped with a spicy marinara sauce, fresh buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil
Shrimp Giovanni
Sautéed gulf shrimp served in lemon & butter sauce served around a bed of risotto
Appetizers
Bruschetta
$8.00Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
Fried Calamari
$10.00Tender calamari, lightly breaded and fried, served with marinara sauce.
Barbaresco
Barbaresco, "Bordini" La Spinetta 2016
$328.00Barbaresco, "Maria di Brun" Ca'Rome 2008
$330.00Barbaresco, "Martinega" Marchesi di Gresy 2016
$326.00Barbaresco, "Masseria" Vietti 2013
$332.00Barbaresco, "Vigneto Valefrano" Spinetta 2010
$334.00Barbaresco, Bordini La Spinetta 2016
$328.00Barbaresco, Gaja 2015
$336.00Barbaresco, Maria di Brun Ca'Rome 2008
$330.00Barbaresco, Martinega Marchesi di Gresy 2016
$326.00Barbaresco, Masseria Vietti 2013
$332.00Barbaresco, Prunotto 2016
$324.00Barbaresco, Vigneto Valefrano Spinetta 2010
$334.00Barolo
Barolo, "Bussia", Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2015
$316.00Barolo, "Cerequio" Michele Chiarlo 2013
$320.00Barolo, "Falletto" Bruno Giacosa 2008
$322.00Barolo, "Pernanno", Bongiovanni 2015
$314.00Barolo, "Sori Ginestra" Conterno 2013
$318.00Barolo, Bongiovanni, Cascina 2013
$310.00Barolo, Bussia, Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2015
$316.00Barolo, Cerequio Michele Chiarlo 2013
$320.00Barolo, Ceretto 2014
$308.00Barolo, Falletto Bruno Giacosa 2008
$322.00Barolo, Pernanno, Bongiovanni 2015
$314.00Barolo, Sori Ginestra Conterno 2013
$318.00Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, "Vignaferrovia" Antinori 2010
$430.00Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Fuligni 2007
$436.00Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Vignaferrovia Antinori 2010
$430.00Brunello di Montalcino, "Castelgiocondo" 2010
$426.00Brunello di Montalcino, "Cerretalto" Casanova di Neri 2007
$438.00Brunello di Montalcino, "Poggio alle Mura" Castello Banfi 2013
$428.00Brunello di Montalcino, "Rennina" Peive Santa Restittuta 2010
$434.00Brunello di Montalcino, "Tenuta" La Fuga 2014
$418.00Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri 2010
$424.00Brunello di Montalcino, Castelgiocondo 2010
$426.00Brunello di Montalcino, Cerretalto Casanova di Neri 2007
$438.00Brunello di Montalcino, Luce 2011
$432.00Brunello di Montalcino, Maestro 2012
$412.00Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne Antinori 2013
$422.00Brunello di Montalcino, Poggio alle Mura Castello Banfi 2013
$428.00Brunello di Montalcino, Poggio Antico 2013
$420.00Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina Peive Santa Restittuta 2010
$434.00Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta La Fuga 2014
$418.00Brunello di Montalcino, Tenute Silvio Nardi 2015
$414.00Chianti
Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino 2017
$440.00Chianti Classico Riserva, Tignanello 2016
$442.00Chianti Gran Selezione "Badia a Passignano" 2012
$446.00Chianti Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano 2012
$446.00Chianti Gran Selezione, "Oro" Ruffino 2015
$444.00Chianti Gran Selezione, Oro Ruffino 2015
$444.00Classical Whites
Arneis Blange, Ceretto (Piedmont) 2017
$126.00Chardonnay, "Cevaro della Sala" Antinori 2016
$132.00Chardonnay, Cevaro della Sala Antinori 2016
$132.00Gavi di Gavi, "La Meirana" Broglia 2018
$128.00Gavi di Gavi, La Meirana Broglia 2018
$128.00Gewurztraminer, Cantina Tramin 2016
$124.00Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Tramin 2018
$122.00Terlaner Classico, Terlan (Alto Adige) 2018
$130.00Cocktails
Barrel Aged Negroni
Knikerbocker Barrel Aged Gin, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Peychaud Apertivo
Blood Orange Cosmo
Titos Vodka, Pama Liqueur, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice
Italian Margarita
Cabresto Reposado Tequila, Luxardo Amaretto, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
La Capone
Nonino Amaro, Amador Double Barrel Whiskey, Nardini Bitter, St. Germain, Citrus
Mezzanotte Espresso Martini
Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, Fresh Brewed Espresso
Northern Manhattan
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Traverse City Cherries
Spiced Pear Mule
Titos Vodka, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Barritts Ginger Beer
Desserts
Panna Cotta
$7.00Creamy dessert topped with fresh berries.
Tiramisu
$6.00Classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
Dinner Menu
Cannoli
Traditional Italian pastry filled with a sweet, creamy filling.
Key Lime Cheesecake
A seasonal dessert available in summer, made with key lime and cream cheese.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
A seasonal dessert available in autumn, made with pumpkin and cream cheese.
Spumoni
A layered Italian ice cream dessert.
Tira Misu
A classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
Gourmet di andare
Homemade Lasagna Vegetarian Style
Handmade pasta with paper-thin layers and family recipe sauce made fresh daily. Small feeds 2-3 people. Includes lasagna in disposable oven-ready tray, container of extra sauce, and cooking instructions.
Homemade Lasagna Vegetarian Style - Large
Handmade pasta with paper-thin layers and family recipe sauce made fresh daily. Large feeds 6-9 people. Includes lasagna in disposable oven-ready tray, container of extra sauce, and cooking instructions.
Homemade Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Handmade pasta with paper-thin layers and family recipe sauce made fresh daily. Small feeds 2-3 people. Includes lasagna in disposable oven-ready tray, container of extra sauce, and cooking instructions.
Homemade Lasagna with Meat Sauce - Large
Handmade pasta with paper-thin layers and family recipe sauce made fresh daily. Large feeds 6-9 people. Includes lasagna in disposable oven-ready tray, container of extra sauce, and cooking instructions.
Half Bottle Selections
Amarone Valpolicella Classico, Zenato 2014
$46.00Barolo, Michele Chirarlo "Totoniano" 2014
$48.00Barolo, Michele Chirarlo Totoniano 2014
$48.00Brut, Nicolas Feulliatte Reserve (Split)
$12.00Cabernet Sauvignon, "1.5" Shafer 2016
$40.00Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5 Shafer 2016
$40.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Darioush 2014
$42.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Collection 2018
$34.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Pride Mountain 2014
$38.00Chianti, "Riserva Ducale", Ruffino 2016
$24.00Chianti, Riserva Ducale, Ruffino 2016
$24.00Merlot, Pride Mountain 2016
$28.00Moscato D'Asti, Michele Chiarlo (Asti) 2018
$16.00Moscato, Astoria (Split)
$8.00Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita 2019
$18.00Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin 2017
$32.00Pinot Noir, Siduri (Santa Lucia Highlands) 2016
$30.00Prosecco, Ruffino (Split)
$10.00Sauvignon Blanc, Honig (Napa) 2018
$22.00Tattinger Brut "La Francaise" (Champagne)
$14.00Tattinger Brut La Francaise (Champagne)
$14.00Vinsanto Chianti Classico, Antinori 2014
$17.00Insalata
Insalata alla Caesar
Romaine lettuce topped with homemade croutons, shaved parmigiano reggiano and Giovanni's Caesar dressing
Insalata Caprese Invernale
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh imported buffalo mozzarella, artisan greens, with a balsamic reduction and basil infused oil
Interesting Reds of Piedmont
Barbera d'Asti, "Ca di Pian" La Spinetta 2015
$406.00Barbera d'Asti, "Tre Vigne" Vietti 2018
$402.00Barbera d'Asti, Ca di Pian La Spinetta 2015
$406.00Barbera d'Asti, Tre Vigne Vietti 2018
$402.00Dolcetto d'Alba, "Madonna del Dono" Marchesi di Barolo 2016
$400.00Dolcetto d'Alba, Madonna del Dono Marchesi di Barolo 2016
$400.00Lange Rosso "Sito Moresco", Gaja 2015
$410.00Lange Rosso Sito Moresco, Gaja 2015
$410.00Nebbiolo, "Martinenga" Marchesi Di Gresy 2018
$404.00Nebbiolo, Martinenga Marchesi Di Gresy 2018
$404.00Interesting Varietals of Italy
"Trentangelli", Tormaresca (Puglia) 2015
$600.00Carmignano, "Piaggia", Mauro Vannucci 2016
$608.00Carmignano, Piaggia, Mauro Vannucci 2016
$608.00Nero d'Avola, "Saia" Feudo Maccari, (Sicily) 2016
$606.00Nero d'Avola, Saia Feudo Maccari, (Sicily) 2016
$606.00Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture, Vigneti del Vulture (Basilicata) 2016
$604.00Trentangelli, Tormaresca (Puglia) 2015
$600.00Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, La Braccesca (Tuscany) 2015
$602.00Montepulciano
"Lumen", Illuminati 2010
$302.00Lumen, Illuminati 2010
$302.00Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva, Caroso 2013
$300.00Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, "Pieuni" 2008
$304.00Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Pieuni 2008
$304.00New World Wine
"Alec's Blend", Lewis Cellars (Napa) 2014
$768.00"Pazzo", Bacio Divino (Napa) 2016
$762.00"Tenacious", Celani (Napa) 2017
$766.00Alec's Blend, Lewis Cellars (Napa) 2014
$768.00Cabernet Franc, Jarvis 2008
$770.00Cabernet Sauvignon, "Ardore" Celani (Napa) 2016
$744.00Cabernet Sauvignon, "Caravan" Darioush (Napa) 2016
$708.00Cabernet Sauvignon, "Missouri Hopper", Janzen (Napa) 2014
$738.00Cabernet Sauvignon, "Salus Booth Bella Oaks" Staglin Estate (Rutherford/Napa) 2015
$720.00Cabernet Sauvignon, "Silencieux" Venge (Napa) 2015
$710.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Ardore Celani (Napa) 2016
$744.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Bacio Divino (Napa) 2014
$728.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Caravan Darioush (Napa) 2016
$708.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus (Napa) 2019
$724.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Darioush (Napa) 2017
$730.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Missouri Hopper, Janzen (Napa) 2014
$738.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Plumpjack (Napa) 2015
$742.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Pride Mountain (Napa) 2015
$716.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Salus Booth Bella Oaks Staglin Estate (Rutherford/Napa) 2015
$720.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Schafer One Point Five (Napa) 2016
$726.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Sequoia Grove (Napa) 2018
$706.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Silencieux Venge (Napa) 2015
$710.00Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak (Napa) 2014
$736.00Garnacha, Alto Moncayo (Campo de Borja) 2016
$746.00Malbec, "Alta" Catena (Mendoza) 2015
$748.00Malbec, Alta Catena (Mendoza) 2015
$748.00Merlot, Duckhorn (Napa) 2017
$700.00Merlot, Pride Mountain (Napa/Sonoma) 2015
$702.00Pazzo, Bacio Divino (Napa) 2016
$762.00Pinot Noir, "Clark & Telephone" Belle Glos (Santa Maria) 2018
$752.00Pinot Noir, "Rosellas Vineyard", Siduri (Santa Lucia Highlands) 2017
$756.00Pinot Noir, "Westereach" DuMol (Russian River Valley) 2017
$760.00Pinot Noir, Clark & Telephone Belle Glos (Santa Maria) 2018
$752.00Pinot Noir, Penner-Ash (Willamette) 2017
$754.00Pinot Noir, Pisoni (Santa Lucia Highlands) 2017
$758.00Pinot Noir, Rosellas Vineyard, Siduri (Santa Lucia Highlands) 2017
$756.00Pinot Noir, Westereach DuMol (Russian River Valley) 2017
$760.00Tenacious, Celani (Napa) 2017
$766.00Zinfandel, Saddleback (Napa) 2015
$764.00Pasta
Angel Hair, Linguine, Tagliatelle or Fettuccine with Alfredo
A rich blend of four cheeses, butter and cream
Angel Hair, Linguine, Tagliatelle or Fettuccine with Bolognese
A meat & tomato sauce
Angel Hair, Linguine, Tagliatelle or Fettuccine with Pesto al Pomodoro
Sweet basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan & tomato sauce
Cannelloni di Carne
Thin sheets of house made pasta filled with seasoned meats and imported cheeses topped with pomodoro or Bolognese
Cannelloni di Pesce
Thin sheets of pasta filled with a cognac infused shrimp and scallop mousse topped with a light shrimp and tomato bechamel
Cappelletti alla Panna
House made meat and cheese filled round ravioli topped with alfredo sauce
Gnocchi al Porcini
House made ricotta dumplings topped with a white wine porcini mushroom cream sauce
Gnocchi di Patate
House made potato or spinach potato dumplings with bolognese, pomodoro, pesto pomodoro or alfredo
Lasagne al Forno
Thin sheets of pasta layered with meat, cheese and bechamel then baked to perfection
Penne Arrabbiata
$12.00Penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce.
Scampi alla Giovanni
Gulf shrimp sautéed in butter, white wine and garlic served over house made tagliatelle
Spaghetti Bolognese
$14.00Classic spaghetti with a rich meat sauce.
Piatti Della Casa
Filetto alla Giovanni
Char grilled petite filet mignon served with a potato & leek torte and asparagus topped with Giovanni's zip sauce
Marsala
Sautéed Provimi veal or tender boneless breast of chicken with fresh mushrooms and sweet marsala
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Lightly breaded golden-brown slices of eggplant layered with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano
Piccata al Limone
Provimi veal or tender breast of chicken sautéed in lemon, white wine, capers, butter & parsley
Pollo alla Trentina
Sautéed boneless breast of chicken topped with spinach, boursin cheese & fresh mushrooms in a white wine cream sauce
Salmone Annerito
Blackened Faroe Island salmon served over risotto with blackened shrimp, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and a pesto cream sauce
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Medallions of Provimi veal topped with a thin slice of prosciutto di parma, sage and fontina cheese sautéed in a white wine sauce