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Cafe Giovanni


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4.5 of 5 stars 32 ratings
32 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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#87 of 843 restaurants in New Orleans
  • Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean
  • Price range*: £25-49 ($41-$80)
  • Neighbourhood: The French Quarter
  • Address: 117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Phone:  (504) 529-2154
  • Fax:  (504) 528-9276
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24 May 2009

Fried Green Tomatoes were crispy on the outside with a warm tasteful center. Mushroom Raviolli appetizer was paired with a creamy well seasoned sauce (which I believe they sell). The scallops (recommended by the waiter) was soft yet firm, it makes me want more just thinking about it! The staff was great. They were very patient with us considering we... more

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5 of 5 stars
New Orleans
9 May 2009

Everything was wonderful and I don't know why being a native New Orleanian I hadn't been before. The seafood/avocado salad was soooo good I've been craving it ever since. The veal was wonderful too I definately will go back soon. more

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5 of 5 stars
louisiana
1 May 2009

We loved the atmosphere and singing waiters and waitress' (also do requests), such talented people, excellent service, and exceptional wine list for our tastes. The Oysters Giovanni are unique, Seafood Martini with remoulade sauce was great, and Chef Duke's filet was perfect but don't miss the bananas foster bread pudding. Everything was great even though the restaurant was extremely busy... more

8 Feb 2009

I was not impressed with Cafe Giovanni, and neither were the 3 other couples that went with us. Yes, we had a big table, but that is no excuse. The atmosphere is nice, and they had live music, but the food and service was in the STINKER! Tiny portions, overpriced, and steaks were not cooked properly! I'm 26, and I... more

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3 of 5 stars
Perth Amboy, NJ
1 Dec 2008

This was our first meal in New Orleans...I had made reservations prior to our arrival for fear that we wouldn't be able to find a place to eat. Well, even though nothing went terribly wrong, we could've taken it or left it. Lunch was a buffet, and it was a nice spread, but the one thing my husband was looking... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
18 Jul 2008

Great Italian Food! The duck is must try. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
10 Jul 2008

I love the atmoshere and singing. Food is great too. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
8 Jul 2008

Some of the best Italian in the New Orleans area. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
6 Jun 2008

Awesome food and opera singers while you dine! Very cool! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
26 May 2008

Only went once and loved it. Cannot wait to go again more

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Cafe Giovanni Address

117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 529-2154 Fax: (504) 528-9276
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.