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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
FEATURES
Parking Available, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

We visited in July and booked for a birthday meal, the food was so good we haven’t stopped talking about it since we got back! the restaurant isn’t super modern and it feels really authentic which is rare these days. The staff were so friendly...and accommodating too. We are currently planning our next trip and have included a visit to Ilfracombe so we can visit again. I would recommend booking in the summer as they get very busy.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

went last Sunday on off chance of a table with wife shown straight to a table they even made me a starter that wasn't on menu best meal I've had out of Italy they could hold there own against any restuarant in Italy hands down...food was hot absolutely perfect thank you I will be back soz I only had £10 on me you deserved more and thank you till I come backMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Real nice authentic food and atmosphere. Real friendly would definitely comeback again. It’s a hidden gem in ilfracombe.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 November 2023 via mobile

Could not fault the service or the food. All excellent. I was only in Ilfracombe for the night and dropped on this place by accident. If I was a local I can honestly say I would be a regular. Thanks again for fitting us in...guys. Very much appreciatedMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 25 October 2023

We wanted top notch Italian food, served by people who cared about it. Giovani & Luca didn't dissapoint. Unanimous reviews on Tripadvisor & personal recommendations convinced us to give them a try. All the food was excellent served on HOT plates so stayed hot till...the last mouthful. The staff were friendly & helpful but still had their own minds. The ambiance and decor was also done very well & tweaked a bit to our liking.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

A lovely restaurant with great customer service and great food. On a cold and windy night with a storm due Giovanni and Luca's was just the place to dispel the weather with warm and comforting Italian food.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023

Great vast menu and great food really good value family run very friendly staff extremely good value would highly recommend

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023 via mobile

Excellent visit to this lovely authentic Italian restaurant. The whole experience was wonderful. Attentive, friendly staff & great service. An extensive menu. The food was delicious. We enjoyed minestrone & avocado with prawns for starters. I had cannelloni & my husband had the calzone pizza...for mains followed by panda cotta & an amaretto trifle. Can’t wait to visit again & try more dishes on the menu. Great location if visiting the theatreMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023

I'd like to apologize to the staff and customers (as i was terrible ill that night) but i loved the atmosphere i even loved the food before my body rebelled (very upsetting and annoying) Please don't stop coming because of me -the staff were wonderfuly...kind and helpful.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

We visited here whilst staying on holiday in Ilfracombe (having previously visited when holidaying here before) and had a wonderful evening. Firstly, make sure you book as it is very popular! We were seated at a lovely table near to the window. We chose to...eat three courses, each of which were excellent! The service throughout was very friendly and accommodating, there is a real family feel to the whole experience. This is certainly a little gem and not to be missed when visiting Ilfracombe.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

By far the best Italian I have had for a very long time. An amazing welcoming atmosphere and the staff were so very friendly and the quality of the food was fantastic. Thank you so much

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 October 2023

This restaurant is a hidden gem, you could easily walk past it, without noticing it. We visited 3 times while holidaying in illfracombe. We had somthing different each time & everything we chose was delicious 😋 . The gorgonzola risotto was particularly delicious, as was...the mushroom & parmesan tagliatelle & the tiramisu. We would return time & again & fully recommended this restaurant to all.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

We travel from London to visit my sister. This is the 4 th time we book in advance and the food and service and have never been disappointing Well worth the long trip on both accounts

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

We first found this restaurant many years ago and have never had a bad experience there since. The food is first class and , even though we are only able to visit once a year, the staff always seem to remember us and make a...point of having a chat. Being boring I have the same food every time and have never been disappointed. It is a fantastic place to eat but make sure you make a reservation as it's always busy! And , by the way, as you'd expect they are Ferrari fans as well :)More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

We dined at Giovani &Luca’s Italian restaurant in Ilfracoombe . We received excellent service throughout our meal. Very friendly, helpful and professional. Our food was excellent too. I went with my husband for his birthday and they gave us a complimentary dessert. We definitely recommend...dining here at Giovanni & Luca’s Italian restaurant.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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They don't have their own car park, but there is a large pay and display car park moments away.
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Yes, Giovanni's & Luca's offers takeaway services.

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Giovanni's & Luca's is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5