We returned to Giovanni's on the last night of our holiday in North Devon (we have had a meal there most years for the last 25 or more). As usual the food was excellent, the service was fabulous and there was a lovely, chilled atmosphere....We would particularly like to thank them for their kindness and patience as my husband and I both practised our (not very fluent) Italian and also Spanish, once I'd discovered that our lovely waitress was from Valencia. Grazie y gracias!More

We had not been for a long time but thought it would be nice to have Italian to celebrate a family birthday. The meal portions were small and poor quality ingredients which were small and very overpriced for what we received. In all very disappointed...and will not be going there again.More

The starters were nice. The mains were tastlesss and the carbonara was made from a strange sauce, definitely not eggs. Very unimpressive.

Well I have been to Giovanni many years ago which I enjoyed but sadly this time it was very poor, the food was bland tasteless and the presentation was appalling it is clear they are riding on a reputation that sadly has faltered. Consistency in...the restaurant game is key Giovanni has lost is CNN passion, sadly won’t be going there again.More

Authentic Italian cuisine. The waiter service was exceptional. They noticed that we are Muslims and offered to prepare any of the dishes without the wine. They went over and above. The food was delicious. Thoroughly recommend them.

Such a lovely evening in this Italian restaurant. Good atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff and delicious food. Would definitely recommend.

Everyone loves an Italian and this one is more authentic than the pastiche chains. I felt it was going to be good when on booking I could hear the unmistakable Italian debate in the background! We were not disappointed, it’s not luxury dining by any...stretch, but good quality, well prepared and tasty. House wine was also very palatable. Between us we had muscles, pizza, pasta, gnocchi and a calzone. All great. Staff welcoming and friendly. Worth a visit. Ciao!More

Reviews were good so booked for a Saturday evening meal. The food was nothing special but ok. Tomato salad excellent. Brushetta not so good. Pastas were a decent portion maybe a bit bland. I would have rated a four but the manager was not very...nice. Shouting match with one of staff. They then seemed quiet and it changed the atmosphere. My wife asked for a spoon to eat her spaghetti and he just threw it on the table.More

Attended the restaurant and ordered the wrong pizza like a massive pleb. However the waiter very kindly saw my distress and very kindly offered to cook me another one. What a great guy. The pizza was very good. I left with my tails between my...legs especially after I was practicing my itallian on him trying to show off to the company I was keeping.More

We didn’t book, just popped in on the off chance of a table for 2. The service was excellent. The lunch menu was good with a hard to resist 2 course offer, then we shared a delicious pudding. A great experience and we will go...back to try the dinner menu.More

Went there last night food was so good that be booked again tonight. Friendly staff brilliant pizza and lovely deserts. Only wish we didn't live so far away. Would be eating there regularly. Definitely will be coming back when we visit again. Couldn't understand negative...comments on TripAdvisor.More

Wow, what a pleasant surprise, a great Italian restaurant serving authentic Italian food, nothing fussy just straight forward food, simple but one of the best, have already booked to go back