Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
About
Four decades is an eternity in the restaurant business, yet Giovanni's has been serving the same family recipes since 1980, when the Vitale family first opened their doors in what is now Linda Vista. This hidden gem in a strip mall exceeds expectations with New York-style pizza, handmade breads, and sauces prepared fresh daily from recipes handed down through generations. The warm, inviting atmosphere makes it ideal for families seeking traditional Italian-American cooking without the fuss—just honest food made the way their grandparents taught them. While other restaurants chase trends, Giovanni's keeps doing what it's always done: feeding Old Town, Clairemont, and Mission Valley with the kind of from-scratch cooking that built their reputation over forty-plus years. Outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible, and still family-owned after all this time.
Signature Dishes
New York Style Cheese Pizza
Hand-tossed NY-style crust made fresh daily with family recipe dough, signature mozzarella blend, and homemade sauce
Meat Lovers
Loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, bacon, and ham on NY-style crust
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic-infused marinara sauce on hand-tossed crust
These signature dishes are what makes Giovanni's Italian Restaurant special. Be sure to try them on your visit!
What to Order
Don't miss these customer favorites and staff recommendations:
Details
Pizza Style
🗽 New York Style
Neighborhood
Old Town
Status
Unclaimed
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