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What Our Customers Say

They have excellent food and good deals

Authentic Italian! Fresh food, great service, and its a vibe 😉. VERY happy with my experience and I will be coming back again ad again.

Hands down, best pizza around! Barstool Dave needs to check it out

Great food. Try the chicken Capone. Best I ever had

I have the veal franchise. All the time and is excellent great food and good people

I love there 🍕 plus food is great eat here twice a week at least

Some really good food and good people

This place is great. The best Monday - Thursday. dinner specials in Waterbury. Great food. Great service. Can't go wrong. Im there at least 5 times a week lol.

I was born and raised in BROOKLYN N.Y. and I can say I'm a pretty good judge of pizza. I could have it for breakfast,lunch, and dinner. That being said GIOVANNI'S is the best. Don't get me wrong there are good pizza here in Waterbury. But if you like thin crust the only thing I can say BEST IN THE CITY!

It was very tempting to give a 5 star rating. 1 st the bread is made in-house and served warm with Real butter, Oh so good! Ive ate here twice first meal was lasagna second meal was chicken parmesan. The tomatoe sauce was excellent just right amount of seasoning. The Best. If I lived here it would be my neighborhood restaurant.

My favorite restaurant. Always amazing here.

Giovanni's has a great relaxed atmosphere where you are sure to enjoy yourselves and have a delicious meal. Sandy, along with the wonderful chefs make every experience at Giovanni's worth remembering!!! The happy hour and daily specials can't be beat!! I highly recommend trying out Giovanni's, you won't be disappointed

This is a wonderful restaurant and I have visited it several times and have NEVER had a bad or mediocre meal there. The food is good and the staff is exceptional, I highly recommend that you try this restaurant. Kid-friendliness: An amazing menu for kids to choose from. Parking: Lots of parking! Wheelchair accessibility: Totally wheelchair accessible!!

Wheelchair accessibility: Went there last night with my son and his girlfriend. Food was absolutely delicious with generous portions, excellent

Best pizza in the area, great service, nice restaurant 👌

Best Pizza IN western CT! Excellent dinners and apps.

Come here every week! Terrific food, love the shrimp fra diavlo. The waitress, Chris, & the whole kitchen staff are wonderful! Best place in town!!!!

Great food this is one of the best restaurants in waterbury Staff is great food is very good. Owners are very nice. I love lunch time Waitress is the best

Perfect! Very few things are as exciting as finding the perfect pizza! After looking through countless reviews of pizza parlors in the area that would deliver to my hotel, I happened upon Giovanni's. The man who answered the phone was very nice. He made an exception to come to downtown Waterbury for delivery. The pizza was outstanding. The perfect thickness of crust, otherwise known as thin crust. The cheese and pepperoni were plentiful, but not overbearing. I also ordered an antipasto salad. It had pretty big shoes to fill, seeing that I ate the pizza first, but it was still good. Next time I am in town, I will definitely try out the restaurant. I would recommend Giovanni's for delivery any day!

Italian neighborhood style restaurant and bar The best little secret in Waterbury. Have the Chicken parmigiana with linguine and Italian wedding soup to start. Delicious sit on the bar side or in the quiet dinning room. Soon you'll be part of the family.

If u haven’t been, u gotta try it!! Great Food, Great service and a friendly atmosphere! Even after dinning room is closed, you can sit down at pub tables in bar and order food into the late hours.. good for people that get outta work after 11.. not many places you can get that.. Soo many options but Chicken Parm is my all time fav!

The old Italian style of eatery still exists. Not only does the atmosphere bring you back, but the aroma of Italian cooking fills the air. There is a large amount of menu choices and so far I haven’t had a bad meal yet. You can dine in the bar or in the dining room. Have a good meal at a good price.

This was a hidden gem that I just found out about, and it is amazing. The pizza and baked zit was amazingly good, with thick Italian sauce and fresh toppings. Everything was clean and prepared in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great pizza and food.

I had to stay in Waterbury for a night and as I took a stroll by the local park I noticed this place. I was hungry so decided to walk in. The place screams "Northeast Coast", a very lovely setting. The wooden interior is inviting and warm. I was greeted by a fellow who was also the bartender, he also seemed to have the Northeastern character down. Did not exude a slight smirk but was incredibly respectful and courteous without having to pretend to be a jolly clown like some places would force him to be, I much rather be served by someone who is real and treats you well. I had to make changes to the entreé due to dietary restrictions and I was not looked down upon like a lot of places will do and make you feel bad for asking for a slight modification. The food was very good. I had pasta and fries, the portion was rather large. The sauce was great and the pasta was tender, simple and yet incredibly tasty. I had coffee, very large portion of pasta and fries for less than the price of a sandwich in most places due to the fact it was a Lunch Special so I was extremely happy about that. I would definitely be a regular if I lived here. Best of luck to the business.

Giovanni's has amazing food! I love their pizza, baked stuffed shrimp and their sauce is so good!

Great specials and the waiters and waitresses always attentive and friendly. Their pasta fagiloli is so good! I'd go there just for that. The chicken marsala and chicken Francese is also two of my favorites. Great place and location.

I ordered a small thin crust cheese pizza with sausage and sauteed peppers and onions to go. The waitress was excellent and so was the pizza. I came down from Torrington, CT and was glad I did. Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you all. Mike

I was searching for an authentic tasting Italian restaurant. Growing up eating my Nonies and Aunts meatballs and sauce it's a hard sell. But this has been my go to place for Italian delivery the last year. Meatballs, sauce, garlic knots!!! Omg so good! Highly recommended by your fellow Italian

Great local place! Some of the best chicken parm! Good pizza too, I recommend meatball with onions. I’ve had their chicken piccata and chicken zappone recently which were fantastic. Can’t go wrong with their dinners or pizza. Have not been disappointed once. Get the chicken zappone! It was one of the best Italian dishes I’ve ever had! The fried rav. was pretty good too and their salad and bread are always good.

Nice neighborhood bar and restaurant. People are very friendly. They have an old school jukebox which many people play songs. Food is good and atmosphere. Good drinks as well.

After a long hiatus, we ate here and weren't disappointed. I ordered a small calzone and it was absolutely great! Definitely a do again!

Fantastic for dinner any night of the week , chicken Francaise tonight outstanding! Italian wedding soup, perfect, the homemade bread! Simply awesome.

From the moment I placed my order to the time I picked it up and walked in, I already knew it was a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere. The politeness of the customers towards the staff makes this my type of place. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs and a small pepperoni pizza, and it was delicious and outstanding. Keep up the good work, I will always recommend you

Giovanni's has a great relaxed atmosphere where you are sure to enjoy yourselves and have a delicious meal. Sandy, along with the wonderful chefs make every experience at Giovanni's worth remembering!!! The happy hour and daily specials can't be beat!! I highly recommend trying out Giovanni's, you won't be disappointed.

Amazing pizza!!

About us

voted the best Italian restaurant in waterbury

Giovanni’s Pizza, Ristorante, and Bar has been serving delicious Italian-American cuisine for over 35 years. Established in 1987, our restaurant has been a staple in the community and a favorite among locals.

We are proud to have been voted the best Italian restaurant in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 In the Republican American Reader’s Choice Award!, a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality food and exceptional service. Our team is dedicated to making every visit to Giovanni’s a memorable one, and we strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like home.

For those who prefer to dine at home, we offer both delivery and pick-up services, so you can enjoy our delicious food from the comfort of your own home. Our recipes have been passed down for generations, and we are proud to continue this tradition at Giovanni’s.

Visit us today and taste the tradition of Giovanni’s Pizza, Ristorante, and Bar. We have been serving the community for over 35 years, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.

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Take advantage of our daily lunch specials, available from 11am to 3pm, and enjoy a delicious meal at an affordable price. Our bar offers a variety of drinks, from classic cocktails to local beers, perfect for a night out or a drink after work.
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