If you’re looking for upscale this isn’t it. It’s a nice place, dated but nice. The service is great with a smile. The food … is not what I expected. The calamari is chewy but I appreciate it being seasoned. I had the veal parm over spaghetti. The sauce tasted like it was out of the local grocery store bottle. The veal was decent with melted mozzarella. Obviously the veal was put in the salamander to melt the cheese, placed on top of unseasoned pasta with sauce. My first clue should’ve been, not having Italian dressing for salad. Basically the food has no love. I’m just passing through town. But I wouldn’t come back.
Vegan Restaurant
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
· $$$$ · palestine · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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If you’re looking for upscale this isn’t it. It’s a nice place, dated but nice. The service is great with a smile. The food … is not what I expected. The calamari is chewy but I appreciate it being seasoned. I had the veal parm over spaghetti. The sauce tasted like it was out of the local grocery store bottle. The veal was decent with melted mozzarella. Obviously the veal was put in the salamander to melt the cheese, placed on top of unseasoned pasta with sauce. My first clue should’ve been, not having Italian dressing for salad. Basically the food has no love. I’m just passing through town. But I wouldn’t come back.
It took me 3 years after moving to Texas ti find real pizza. After trying different pizzas all over the United States, including Connecticut, California, New York City, NY, Yonkers, NY, etc, to find fresh, delicious pizza 🍕 with my new wife was delightful surprise. Top compliments to the chef 👨🍳 and to the staff for bringing a great experience to East Texas. Thank you all.
It took me 3 years after moving to Texas ti find real pizza. After trying different pizzas all over the United States, including Connecticut, California, New York City, NY, Yonkers, NY, etc, to find fresh, delicious pizza 🍕 with my new wife was delightful surprise. Top compliments to the chef 👨🍳 and to the staff for bringing a great experience to East Texas. Thank you all.
The food, service, and atmosphere were very good. The food came out at just the right speed. The server was attentive and friendly. I went for the pasta sampler and all three were quite good.