Being from Boston, this place felt like the North End. The food was amazing (dinner bread was fresh and warm) Christina, our waitress made dinner suggestions and they were perfect (the crab ravioli in wine sauce… simply a delight to the taste buds) We now live in Jacksonville, and will drive down on occasion to experience this place! The chef even came out mid-meal to check on us! In love with this place!
I was excited for some good Italian food for my birthday. The food was good. Squid ink pasta was a black sauce not infused into the pasta itself, so that to me was not appealing, but my husband liked it. My pasta carbonara was good. I would have liked it if it was creamier. Salmon appetizer was okay. The cannoli's were delicious. The service was great.
Tonight, my visit to Cafe Gianni left me thoroughly impressed, meriting a well-deserved five stars. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. Each dish we ordered was a masterpiece, blending flavors and textures in a way that tantalized the taste buds and left us savoring every bite. The quality of the ingredients shone through, reflecting the chef's commitment to excellence.
Although the service was a tad slow, it's essential to note that we were the last table for the evening. This minor delay did not detract from the overall experience. The staff was courteous and attentive, ensuring our comfort throughout the meal.
Cafe Gianni strikes a perfect balance between culinary artistry and a welcoming atmosphere. It's a gem that promises an enjoyable and memorable dining experience. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a meal that's not just food, but a celebration of flavors.
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Wow wow wow! We were blown away by everything about this awesome spot! You can tell so much care goes into every dish. Our service was incredible, so kind and knowledgeable. We couldn’t decide which dish we liked best! Everything was so fresh. We booked our rehearsal dinner here and we can’t wait!!
We had a very good time at Gianni's! Food was delicious and reasonable priced. The full staff is super friendly!
We came riding motorcycles and Chef Gianni greeted us very warmly; we found out he's a fellow rider as well!
We will come back next time we're in Mt. Dora
Charming location the wine and food were delicious. I ordered the signature dish shrimp with the purse pasta filled with cheese, taste amazing! Highly recommend this place. Our server was Chris he was so attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. Will definitely return.
This is my new favorite restaurant in Mount Dora. Amazing Italian cuisine. The eggplant parmigiana, the wine, tiramisu, and espresso, all fantastic. The whole staff was very friendly and accommodating. Chef Gianni would come out from the kitchen to greet guests and make sure people were enjoying the food. We had a great experience and will definitely be back on our next visit to Mount Dora. Hi
The food here was phenomenal. Real authentic and flavorful. The chef greeted us as we walked in and seated up. He also checked in on us as well. I can't say much for the make server that served us as he was forgetful and we had to remind him on multiple occasions on what we had asked for and even ordered but I won't ding the place based on him or our experience with him as this establishment warrants more then a subpar service level experience. The inside is quaint, they have outdoor seating and also and upstairs it seems. I recommend a visit if you are looking for good Italian cuisine in the area.
Very accommodating on a very busy night for a large party.
Good was excellent and service was great too. Will definitely be back.
Don't miss out on this authentic Italian cuisine. It was cool night so we sat outside. Couldn't have been more perfect. I had the signature dish. Being Italian I will say THE BEST dish I ever had at a restaurant. My boyfriend had the veal...another winner. I even saw Gianni deliver some plates himself!
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