Giovani’s Bar & Grill

Reviews

• Ijanae J.

  star star star star star 21 July 2026

  I LOVE this bar. I come here like 3 nights a week to work after work hours because the staff is so nice. I a person who enjoys great customer service and good food and drinks, and Giovanni's has all of that. Their Buffalo Shrimp, Truffle Fries, Chicken Caesar Salad, and pizza are all really great. Managment seems to be doing a great job of keeping the employees happy and motivated.
  
  Shout out to Simon for putting on HGTV because spots aren't always my thing!

• Li S.

  star star star star star_border 16 July 2026

  This lively Philadelphia bar & restaurant has surprisingly excellent food! As is usual for an Italian restaurant there were pages of pizzas, subs, and pasta. I loved the full vegetarian offerings and halal choices too!
  As soon as you enter, you're greeted with a long 20 foot glass counter lined up with every imaginable pizza your heart desires. If you're hungry, you'll stop mid-step to gaze longingly at every pizza pie as you walk down the length of the pizza display to reach the hostess counter at the end. Our first instinct was to order a slice and we did..the cheese was gooey & crust was thin and perfect. We arrived just in time for happy hour and drinks were $2 off. For an app we asked for truffle fries and were treated to delicious hot crispy seasoned fries....for $5, it's got to be the best value/item on the menu. Definitely get these with a beer or Prosecco and you're set. Falafel was crusty and hummus was creamy. The calzone entree was made fresh-a bit of a wait, but I'm told well worth it. We're definitely coming back when visiting Philadelphia! I would have given 5 stars but the wooden 2 seater tables with wood chairs were a bit uncomfortable and our dishes barely fit on the tabletop. Very welcoming and friendly servers made our visit a wonderful date night.
  
  Back in Philadelphia again to catch a matinee Broadway play and of course to dine at Giovani's! Our 2nd time did not disappoint. I ordered the appetizer plate with hummus & falafel. Not only was the hummus creamy and the falafel hot and crispy, the plate was overflowing with pita bread, and fresh cut veggies. The tzatziki cucumber dip is always a treat and I would have asked for more if I wasn't stuffed on this truly comfort food. We sat at the bar this time to eat and catch a taste of the local beer on tap. We enjoyed watching the sports on the many screens. Really relaxing for a Saturday late afternoon.

• Alyssa S.

  star star star star star_border 4 July 2026

  Pizza by the slice, Open late when everything in Center City is closed. And the pizza is delicious. One thing is that in packing the cheese to go, they stuck wax paper on it, which took the cheese off. But it is quite delicious anyway. If you stay and eat in, there is a bigger menu including vegetarian options and alcohol.

• Devan T.

  star star star star star 3 July 2026

  I love it here , I come here litterally everyday for lunch ( i know that's bad ) but Savannah is amazing ! She always takes care of me when I come in! The cooks are super friendly also!

• James P.

  star star star star star 1 July 2026

  A wonderful cheesesteak and beer oasis at 1533 Chestnut in Center city. The cheesesteak was very tasty but small but inexpensive especially considering you're in Center City. The beer was priced right. Big screen TVs and you don't feel like you're in Center City. I liked it. Finding a parking spot on Chestnut helped the whole experience.